Annual General Meeting – 2nd of November
Welcome
Present: Victor Clements (Chair), Lorraine Reed (Vice Chair), Elaine Fraser Murdoch (Secretary), Jean Duff (Treasurer), Val Ferguson, Karen Mackay.
In attendance: Cllr John Duff, Norma Carr (Community warden), Alistair Smith & Ramsay Beattie (Heartland radio), Richard Pearson (Aberfeldy Multi-sports event), Mary MacDougall.
Apologies
Cllr Xander McDade, Pat Spicer
Minutes of the previous AGM (October 2020)
Minutes approved as read. Proposed by JD, seconded by EFM.
Matters Arising
There were no matters arising.
Election of office bearers
Cllr Duff took the chair to oversee the election of new office bearers.
VC re- elected as Chair, proposed by JD, seconded by VF.
LR re- elected as Vice Chair, proposed by EFM, seconded by KM.
EFM re- elected as Secretary, proposed by VF, seconded by JD.
JD re- elected as Treasurer, proposed by VF, seconded by LR.
Chairman’s Report
Report was read out at meeting, no comments or questions. Copy of report included with these minutes.
Treasurer’s Report
Accounts were presented and endorsed, proposed by LR and seconded by EFM.
At year end we had £15,000 of community warden money, £20.87 of road safety group money, £4269.84 of micro grant money and £419.98 of administration grant money. This would be made back up to £700 on submission of accounts. WE had more micro grant money left than previous years, although a significant amount was likely to be allocated after main meeting later in the evening.
AOCB
No other business.
Ordinary Meeting – 2nd of November
Welcome
Present: Victor Clements (Chair), Lorraine Reed (Vice Chair), Elaine Fraser Murdoch (Secretary), Jean Duff (Treasurer), Val Ferguson, Karen Mackay.
In attendance: Cllr John Duff, Norma Carr (Community warden), Alistair Smith & Ramsay Beattie (Heartland radio), Richard Pearson (Aberfeldy Multi-sports event), Mary MacDougall.
Apologies
Cllr Xander McDade, Pat Spicer
Minutes of previous meeting
Minutes taken as read, proposed by LR, seconded by JD.
Matters Arising
JoD confirming what sort of disabled parking signs would be appropriate for the square.
PKC looking at different marking for bus bays in Moness carpark.
Crime Prevention and Community Safety
Minor issue with youths throwing eggs at buildings and vehicles.
JD reported incident regarding dangerous car driving in which she felt Police Scotland response was not appropriate. Cllr Duff to bring up with local inspector.
Focus Topics:
Coronavirus
KM was engaging with Birks Cinema and others re taking forward the pandemic recording project, and this was now making good progress, KM would be contacting a range of people about their experiences over the next 6 months or so.
Hospital cases in PKC are have been going up again, but vaccine take up among local children has been very good.
There has been some confusion re booking booster jabs. It appeared that higher level messaging was not as effective as it was previously. Everyone encouraged to take up booster jab when it was offered to them.
Aberfeldy Multi sports event debrief
Richard Pearson gave feedback on this event which took place in August.
A lot of people had participated in the event, but local opinion has started to change towards it, with some criticism now evident with regards to disruption and communications. These issues were being taken very seriously, and will be given greater consideration before the 2022 event. Specifically, a number of people reported problems with bicycles/ cars on open roads There was a question as to whether roads should be open or closed for the event, which was a British Championship event in 2021, and was becoming well known and respected. Consideration was also being given to timing of the event, and an earlier start might be possible, although daylight was required for all stages of the event. There had been a serious accident involving a cyclist, which had to be fully investigated. No fault had been attributed to the organizers.
RP to be in contact with CC from February re event in 2022.
Toilet provision
No specific discussion. ASBA had been discussing options in the town. Their views were similar to CC. Will await PKC feedback on their consultation initiative.
Graveyard
VC to speak to Derek Wittman at undertakers re options for extra provision within the area.
Housing
No specific discussion
No Mow/ No Spray
VC had looked at 2 X locations with Feldy in Flower which they considered would reflect badly on the town if implemented. They did have an alternative in mind. VC to write to PKC to support this view.
The CC are looking at some options for encouraging more environmentally friendly gardens in the town, and were in contact with Feldy in Flower about this.
Road Safety
There would be a road safety event in Aberfeldy on 15th November. The “Policeman Bob” signs were being more widely used again, and being rotated through various locations in the town.
Griffin Community Benefit Panel
Micro grants
5 X applications to discuss after meeting
Main Fund
Endowment fund would hopefully be up and running shortly.
Reports
Chair
JoD to check timing of traffic lights at crossroads.
Bill Hoare had reported problem with down pipe from Breadalbane Hotel, which was now fixed.
Secretary
EFM was keeping an eye on the issue regarding trees interfering with satellite TV reception at Moness. A petition had been organized, and was currently circulating.
Treasurer
Report given earlier in AGM
Planning
No matters to discuss
Cllrs Reports
There was currently an issue with contaminated blue bins. People were being encouraged through a Stick to 6 campaign only to put permitted items in blue bins.
PKC preparing for the Queen’s Green Canopy- Plant a Tree for the Jubilee.
Grit bins were currently being topped up for the winter.
The national MOD would be coming to Perth in 2022.
AOCB
Heartland Radio had recently won a number of national awards for their output, and all were encouraged to use the station for reporting stories of local interest.
Date of Next Meeting Tues 7th December 2021.