DENHOLM FEUARS’ AND HOUSEHOLDERS’ COUNCIL
A REGISTERED SCOTTISH CHARITY: CHARITY NO SC042692
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD IN VILLAGE HALL, DENHOLM ON
WEDNESDAY, 29th June 2022 at 7.00pm
PRESENT: Adam Massey (Chair), Sidney Huddart (Vice Chair),Doreen Biggar (Treasurer) John Biggar,Scott Tait, Doug Crew,Lynn Ferguson, George Thom,Estelle Plaskett (Acting Secretary)
APOLOGIES:Graeme Wilson
INATTENDANCE: Gwen Crew, Peter Harrington, Dale, Shirley Passmore
MINUTES OF MEETING held on the 25th May 2022:
Proposed by John Biggar, Seconded by George Thom
RESIGNATION OF VICE CHAIR:Sidney Huddart advised he is no longer able to continue in his capacity as vice chair, following an aggressive encounter with a member of the public at his home in regards to the village green. Adam and the committee thanked him for his time with the Feuars, Sidney then left the meeting.
ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING:
- Petanque:Gwen advised that following a discussion with SBC planning in regards to moving the planned petanque a short distance from where planning has been granted a new application would be required which would cost a further £400. In addition a further 4 contractors were approached to provide a quote for works however have not responded. Following the resignation of Sid from the Feuars Lynn has kindly taken up the role of overseeing the Petanque plans. A discussion ensued regarding the architectural drawings submitted to SBC.
Action: Doug to excavate a small area along the edge of the planned area to ascertain what level of tree roots are present.
- PLOT 1:George advised SBC planning department have confirmed permission would be required to erect a fence around plot 1 however at present there are no ideas as to what this will be used for. Suggestions were made as to future use however the committee were in favour of a potential tenant/residents of Denholm making suggestions for its use. Action:George to take forward a consultation for future use.
- RIDEOUT: Adam thanked allof the committee for assistance at the Rideout. Doreen confirmed there was a small profit made from the parking. Unfortunately, one of the apple trees recently planted was damaged however this is not thought to be life threatening.
- CAR BOOTS: As Sid has resigned from the Feuars John kindly agreed to support with the provision of car boot sales on the village green if dates are known. Doug, George and John all agreed to offer support when available. Action: John to liaise with Gwen regarding planned dates.
DEAN UPDATE:
Date for consultation: Unfortunately due to ill health Graeme Wilson has not been able to provide the video consultation previously recorded. A provisional date had been agreed for the 6th – 10th of July however this is now doubtful.
Contract Tender: Adam advised 6 contractors for work in the Dean had been contacted to provide a quote for the works. Any replies received had been of unavailability in September 2022 or no response received. Action: Gordon and Adam to meet on site in the dean to discuss possible actions.
Correspondence: Adam advised an email had been received from a forestry student advising of significant visible disease in many of the Deans trees which is concerning. Action: Gordon and Adam to view level of disease during on site meeting.
Adam then asked each committee member individually on how they think best to proceed. The consensus is the Dean needs to be felled asap on health & safety, disease and financial grounds. An interim meeting will be called if required.
PATH MAINTENACE:
Adam advised a complaint had been noted on social media of path maintenance around the village. Gwen and Shirley advised the community council hold a map of paths around Denholm which are maintained under their grant and will send to Adam to compare with Feuars land ownership. In addition, there maybe path funding available. Action: Adam to compare maps.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE:
Previously Sid had agreed to attend the community council meetings as a representative of the Feuars and householders’ council. Due to his resignation Lynn kindly agreed to attend.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS REQUIRING URGENT ATTENTION:
ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING POINTS: Dale gave an informative insight into the future of electric vehicles and the need for charging point locations to be agreed within the village. A location for at least three ‘fast charging’ points will be required which could charge 6 vehicles at any one time. Dale also advised of funding which maybe available from providers such as Shell and Zest E.V. Dale is currently awaiting confirmation from SBC as to how much power will be required and requested the Feuars consider an area of land in the village for this purpose. In addition, the land could be leased to the provider to generate income.
MEMORIAL BENCH: Shirley thanked the Feuars for the location of the Jubilee bench at the post office corner of the green. This is now a real asset to the village and there will be a plaque added in the future. Thememorial plaque from the damaged bench has now been added to a planter close by. Gwen requested additional slabs to be laid around the perimeter of the newly fitted slabs to prevent any damage to the bench from SBC mower. In addition concerns also raised in regards to the gravel around the bench adjacent to Elm House Court, a quote would be required to add concrete base here also.
Action: Adam to seek quote for further works from S.McLeod.
PLANTERS: Two broken planters have been noted. Gwen requested permission for these to be removed and replaced which was unanimously agreed by the committee.
Action: Doug to remove & replace broken planters
OTHER BUSINESS TO BE PLACED ON AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING:
Stone Slabs on green/Quotes received
Electric car charging locations
DATE OF NEXT MEETINGS:WEDNESDAY 24TH AUGUST 2022 AT 7PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL, DENHOLM.
The meeting closed with a Vote of Thanks to the Chair.
The Meeting continued to discuss in private Individual Tenancies.
