DRAFT Minutes of Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar Community Council Meeting held
at Kilconquhar Church Hall at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 18th May 2022
Apologies: Anne Toye
Present: Trish Finlay (Chairperson), Anne Forgie (Treasurer), Mac Logan, Peter Marshall,
Rosie Darville
Seven members of the public were in attendance
Minute of Previous Meeting
Unfortunately there were no paper copies of the Minute available, Mac Logan read his copy out for the benefit of the public. The draft Minute of the March Meeting was proposed by Trish Finlay and seconded by Anne Forgie.
Matters Arising
There was no progress regarding proposed traffic calming measures in either village. There has been no feedback from Fife Constabulary with regard to the speedwatch.
Chairperson’s Report
The Chair reported having received complaints from residents about the Crail race days and the excessive vehicle speeds that ensue as the cars drive away from the races. She will contact the police with regard to the speedwatch ( as this is an ongoing, long standing issue).
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s report was provided at the AGM.
Councillors’ Updates
Cllr Hayes raised the future of the local churches and the associated buildings due to a need to reduce the number of buildings going forward. This is an ongoing discussion within the Church of Scotland nationally and she urged people to take action and inform the Church at George Street. She also asked people think of any fall-back position in the event of hall closures etc.
Website
Mac Logan gave an update from the website sub-group. The website can be found at https://ckcc2000.wordpress.com A member of the public attending offered to become involved. As they are not yet resident they could not immediately be invited to the group. There may be potential to co-opt and this will be investigated by office bearers. The interested member of the public exchanged contact details with Mac Logan.
AOCB
Anne Forgie intimated a resident’s concerns about flooding beside the car park in Kilconquhar due to blocked drains outside her house, and raised the question if the removal of trees/foliage from around the pumping station may have contributed. Cllr Hayes asked for photographs to be forwarded to her for follow up.
A resident reported a dangerous tree in Barnyards which is in need of felling.
People were asked to note and make use of the Community Larder at Colinsburgh Town Hall.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 July in Colinsburgh Library at 7.00 pm
Colinsburgh & Kilconquhar Community Council 