DENHOLM FEUARS’ AND HOUSEHOLDERS’ COUNCIL
A Registered Scottish Charity – Number SC042692
MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN CHURCH HALL, DENHOLM, ON TUESDAY, 5th MARCH 2024 AT 7.00pm
Present: Scott Tait, Rae Cleghorn, (Chair), Doreen Biggar, John Biggar, Vicky Oswald, Frances Stuart, Helen Howden, Tom Sellar
Apologies: George Thom
Minutes: The Minutes of the Meeting held on 6th February 2024 were amended as follows: The Dean Committee were very concerned about the safety of the Route proposed by Honeyburn with slow moving vehicles exiting and crossing the A698 before a blind corner.
With this change the minutes were then approved by Rae Cleghorn, seconded by John Biggar
Denholm Dean: Dean chairman at this stage gave an update detailed in 4 sections.
- Route: Alternative Route for removal now agreed with Treeline by grading banking and a bridge with logs to allow all trees to be removed via Dean Road.
The contractor had intimated that there would be no change in cost as this was offset by not travelling over fields.
In Section 4 some trees would be felled using chainsaw but the remainder by machine.
- Consultation: Only one response from a neighbour now satisfactorily dealt with.
School email received in support of proposal. Community Council main concern was disruption to traffic on Dean Road which will require management by Treeline. Community – Denholm Newsletter will feature an article also our own Website will keep village informed regarding timings. Roads department have agreed uplift on Dean Road.
- Felling License: Mandate signed by Rae Cleghorn a Trustee giving authorisation to Tom Sellar to complete and sign Felling License Application and deal with requirements. It was noted on the License there was a commitment to restock with Broad Leafed Trees which also complies Michael’s wishes.
- Signage: As detailed on our last minutes 3 signs required. Costs as follows:
Design – Osprey £ 350
Sign Production – Osprey £ 750
Frame & Posts – George Oliver & Sons £1578
Delivery/Installation – George Oliver & Sons £ 360
Total Cost £3038
Designs would have space for Feuars Logo, Frances looking into producing this.
Graeme Wilson has also intimated that he would like his details on signs.
Planning Permission is required for all 3 signs and would be combined into 1 application.
Application being made to Denholm & District Community Council by DF&HC for funding. Dean Chairman to complete necessary form which will then be signed by Rae a DF&HC Trustee. John as Treasurer of DF&HC also requested he had full sight of this form and copy would be retained by DF&HC Secretary. The Dean Committee requested that a contribution of £1,000 should be made by DF&HC to facilitate the application and demonstrate commitment to the project.
On discussion Secretary & Treasurer were concerned about other costs which includes Land being fully Registered on the New Title & Register Plan and possible loss on Felling Operations. It was agreed that the £1000 would be funded by DF&HC to demonstrate their commitment to the project and Dean Committee should be thanked for their work to date.
Minutes of Meeting held on 5th March 2024 cont’d:
Green Events:
Car Boot Sales: The following dates agreed:
- 21st April 2024
- 19th May 2024
- 16th June 2024 – Guthrie Run organised by Jimmy Steel.
- 21st July 2024
- 25th August 2024 – Hizzy Run Frances to confirm organiser
Ride Out: 1st June: Gary Alexander has been approached regarding welcoming speech.
Scott organising Gifts once again.
Toilets already agreed with Lakeloos.
R L Smith, Duns to be contacted regarding Skip
Games Day: Suggested date Saturday, 17th August 2024.
The were many names suggested that may be able to assist with organising events on that day and to be contacted.
A Fun Dog Show was also discussed.
Also suggested were to contact Owners of Alpacas and Donkeys.
E V Chargers: No further update.
Quoiting Haugh/Fisherman’s Car Park/Plot 1: It was suggested that perhaps a Sub Committee similar to Dean be set up to deal with this. Frances to come back with possible names from Denholm Mill Committee who may be willing to help. Some other names put forward as possible contacts.
Website: Now updated. Adam to be thanked for his efforts.
Suggested Calendar of Events Page should be open to all Events in the Village.
SCIO/Constitution: Frances unable to meet with Fiona Benton but now together with Vicky have downloaded requirements and hope to bring proposed new constitution to next meeting. This to be followed 2 weeks later with a council meeting to discuss this issue only.
Land Registration: John reported that all Land on Old Sasine’s Register owned by DF&HC has now been fully checked and updated by our solicitor to the New Title Register and Plan. Total cost for this necessary requirement still to be received.
Map and Full Details of Land Owned to be sent to Adam to display on Website.
Ground Rentals: Treasurer reported only 2 Tenants without proper Lease in operation. Tenancy dispute being dealt with by solicitor still ongoing.
There being no further business the meeting closed with a
Vote of Thanks to Chair.
