WelcomeChairman John Common welcomed everyone along to the meeting.

PresentCllr A McEwan, Cllr H Cessford, Cllr E McNulty, Cllr C Mabon, Cllr J Stenhouse, Cllr M Blackmore,, Cllr J Weir, Cllr B Jackson, Cllr J Sudlow

7 members of the public were also present.

ApologiesNo apologies

Minutes of previous meeting

The minutes of the previous meeting on 21 March 2006 having been circulated were passed as a true record of events by Cllr Mabon and seconded by Cllr Cessford and signed by the Chairman.

MATTERS ARISING

·Institute Committee

A big thank you to Cllr Cessford and Mary Pringle for photocopying 400 questionnaires for sending out to households in the Kalewater area.After much discussion it was agreed which members would give out the questionnaires to which area for completion.It was agreed that each household would have a week to complete the form before it was collected again.Completed forms would be gathered in the shop by 02 May 2006 to allow them to be taken to the Rural Resource Centre for analysis.

·AGM and Election of New Members

A poster had been put in the notice board as to put one in the Southern Reporter would cost £165 and this was considered too expensive.Notices would be put in the District News of the Southern under Hownam, Linton and Morebattle, as this service is free.Nomination forms were now available and closing date for these would be 02 May 2006.

·Road Matters

There have been complaints about the state of the roads next to some farms in the area.Agreed that should be past the worst now but would mention to the roads department to find out the appropriate action to take in the future.A site meeting was held with Ronnie Pattenden about the possibility of getting a pavement to go down Main Street to the school.Mr Pattenden did think this would be a good idea.Agreed by CC that we are in favour of this and would get back in touch with Mr Pattenden.Still not heard when the 20mph signs would be put up at the school.SBC are still waiting for Scottish Power.Various smaller road matters were discussed which would be reported to Mr Pattenden by the Chairman.

·Flowers

Harestanes had been contacted about getting flowers.Cllr Cessford would be picking the flowers for the tubs.Agreed that the book fund could possibly be used to cover the costs.

·Morebattle Church Wall

Chairman had been contacted regarding the state of the church wall.Chairman had made enquiries and the council would look this at.

·Kelso Laddie & Jed Callant Visit 18 June 2006

Agreed that the CC would still supply the teas, although more people would be needed to help.Chairman had been approached asking if we would be able to provide a speaker.It was suggested that Cllr McEwan could be our representative to which he duly accepted.An invitation had also been received inviting 2 members of KCC to attend the Jed Callant Declaration on 12 May 2006.It was hoped that 2 members would be able to attend.

CORRESPONDENCE

Social Work Annual Report 2004/2005 – No comments

Lothian & Borders Outdoor Diary 2006 & Various Leaflets

Public Petitions Committee meeting 26 June 06 – To be put in notice board

Community Councils Insurance Cover – Secretary to file

Local Housing Assessment – Letter informing of possible questionnaires or interviews to households in the area.

Age & Experience Consultation on the Strategy for a Scotland with an Ageing Population – To be passed round CC members

Kelso Area Pathways Minutes

Press Release from Michael Moore MP on Digital Switchover – Read out, no comments at present

Grubbit Footbridge – Secretary had been telephoned by Euan Calvert, who informed that a new footbridge would be built but he was unsure of a timescale as the project would need to be put out to tenure.They were also investigating the complaint about the state of the right of way to Jubilee Bridge.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Cllr Blackmore had contacted the council with regards to dog fouling in the village.Council did offer to write anonymously to dog owners and confirmed that the owners could be prosecuted.The problem will be monitored.

It was agreed that the new notice board looked very smart on the shop wall.The type of posters to be displayed was discussed and it was suggested that a monthly planner could be made each month to advertise events in the village as the board could not take the many posters to advertise coffee mornings etc.It was also suggested that a yearly planner could be made which would be of benefit to visitors to the village as it could show the dates of the games, flower show etc.ACTION:Secretary to make up a template for these suggestions for the next meeting.

Matters to be discussed at next meeting:

AGM

Questionnaires

Kelso Laddie & Jed Callant Visit

Road Matters

Date and time of AGM and next meeting:

Tuesday 23May 2006 at 7pm in Village Institute, Morebattle.

With there being no further business the meeting was concluded at 9pm