Minutes of Jordanhill Community Council Meeting

held on Monday 5 October 2009 in Jordanhill Church Hall.

Present Ian Anderson (chair),, David Brown, Jean Brown,, Stuart McLean, and Robert Mellish

Robert Mellish

Apologies from Catherine Benton, Eileen Duke, Jack Gaw, Maria Hope and Mary Wilson.

2 Community Police Officers attended for the first part of the meeting.

Councillor Colleran. .

2 members of the public.

1 Adoption of previous minutes.

Approval of the minutes of 7 September was proposed by Jean Brown and seconded by Robert Mellish.

2 Police Report

The officers reported that there had been 7 crimes in the area in the past month, I assault, 3 vandalisms and 3 thefts. There have been no detections.

When questioned about their knowledge of the recent spate of graffiti attacks in the lanes, they confirmed they had not been involved. Neither had they heard of the hold-up in the shop on Anniesland Road on Sunday 4 October.

3 Matters Arising

Householders Permitted Development Rights

SM reported that he had received an e-mail from Bill Butler who had asked a Parliamentary Question about progress on the consultation. Otherwise there is no news.

ASCC membership and insurance

Further coloured brochures had been received which confirmed our current membership. We were also sent details of elections for office bearers who appeared to be simply changing places with each other. Based on our experience of these officers it was agreed that we should not endorse their election.

Gartnavel Hospital Gate

No developments

Application for HMO at 27 King Edward Road.

SM reported that despite having received only 5 days formal notice, he had attended a hearing in front of City Councillors on 30 September and had spoken in support of the 3 objectors who also attended. The procedure was highly unsatisfactory, with the applicant’s agent permitted to expound for 15 minutes following the objectors, without a right by objectors to challenge incorrect statements. The committee approved a 1 year grant as opposed to the 3 years applied for and there is a right of appeal. SM intimated that he proposed to take the whole matter further. Councillor Colleran noted our concerns about the entire procedure which has been badly handled by officials.

Victoria Park.

SM has written to Land Services regarding our concerns. With regard to the bridges, Councillor Colleran stated that the cost of repairs was very high, but it appears that it may be possible for a new “Friends of Victoria Park” group to be set up which could apply for Heritage funding. Whiteinch CC may take the lead in setting up such a group.

Councillor Colleran offered to arrange for a speaker from Parks to attend our meeting and it was agreed that this would be a suitable subject for our AGM on 2 November. Councillor Colleran will liaise with SM.

Speed indicator signs on Southbrae Drive.

Councillor McLean had followed this up following the last meeting but had asked incorrectly for 30 mph signs to be provided. Land Services responded that these were not permitted so Councillor McLean was asked to pursue the requested “smiley Faces” signs.

Traffic Calming on Chamberlain Road

SM wrote to Land Services and copied the letter to our 4 Councillors. Councillor Mason had immediately e-mailed Land Services to put a hold on our proposal until he had more facts. The nibs which he had previously requested have had no effect.

4 CORRESPONDENCE

From GCC re HMO hearing, letter dated 18th received 24th

E-mail from BBC re Brian Taylor’s Big Debate. No interest.

From GCC re Seminar on Fetes, Galas and Festivals on 7 November

From GCC re food waste recycling in the Dumbarton Road Corridor.

From GCC re CC Discussion Group Meeting 7 September

From GCC, Local Community Planning Partnership Report

From GCC, Booklets on 2014 Games Health Impact Assessment

From NHS, Annual Review meeting 19 October,

Planning application

41 Helensburgh Drive, single storey side extension

5 NEWSLETTER

SM tabled a draft newsletter he had prepared and discussed with IA. Members approved with suggestion of minor changes.

SM had spoken to the Rector of Jordanhill School and he is happy for sixth year pupils to distribute the copies. It was agreed that a sum of up to £250 be paid, dependent on the degree of satisfaction of the task.

6 AOCB

6.1 It was agreed that we should pay Jordanhill Church £250 for the use of their halls for our 10 annual meetings up till June 2009.

6.2 It was agreed that our next meeting would be our AGM with the speaker from Parks (noted above).

6.3 Members welcomed a potential new member, Ken Malcolm, who hopes to be co-opted at the start of the next meeting. SM to obtain suitable forms from the Resource Centre.

7 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be our AGM and will be held on Monday 2 November at 7.30 p.m. The monthly meeting will start at 7.15 p.m. as usual.