APP/2014/3200 Smiddyburn Quarry, Rothienorman Continued Mineral Extraction & proposed extension including Recycling Imported Waste & Site Restoration This application was discussed at length and it was noted that the application contained too little detail. Concerns were raised and a letter would be sent to the Planning Department citing: vehicles would take on narrow lanes may impact on residents ‘Routes heavy The impact of a number of heavy vehicle movements on minor local roads The proposal to recycle materials at the site merely describes them as ‘Inert’ there is no indication of sources of these materials, any potential contaminants and how they will be identified and treated. Possibility of increased noise from the site caused by the rock crusher FRM members are aware of similar applications in other localities which have given rise to local anxiety. It is noted that an FRM Community Council area resident has already lodged an objection to this Application.’ Correspondence Electronic mail has been forwarded Details on local events for were given. Older Peoples’ Day AOCB Money had been surplus from the collection for flowers for Barbara Cruickshank. The balance was passed to John as a donation to the British Legion, Fyvie, which Barbara had supported for many years. Fyvie War Memorial has received an award for its planters Fyvie Churchyard has a crop of nettles and grass round some of the gravestones. It was suggested that the recycling bins in the car park at Fyvie do not present a good picture of the village. An additional recycling bin for glass by the school would be more helpful to villagers. Cllr Norrie to email contact details to secretary. Road surface spread in the car park was further reducing the amount of space for parking. Bob Davidson, Chairman of Tarves CC raised the possibility of some boundary changes for people living closer to Tarves than Fyvie. The CC was reminded that the secretary will be standing down at the AGM in November. Members were informed that the nomination of CC members was to take place by the 31st October 2014. A poster and nomination forms were passed to each village. Date of next meeting: 28th October 2014, 7.30pm at Glebe House, Fyvie Mrs Penny Orpwood Secretary to FRM Community Council 01888 544432 COMMUNITY MATTERS
APP/2014/3200 Smiddyburn Quarry, Rothienorman Continued Mineral Extraction & proposed extension including Recycling Imported Waste & Site Restoration This application was discussed at length and it was noted that the application contained too little detail. Concerns were raised and a letter would be sent to the Planning Department citing: ‘Routes heavy vehicles would take on narrow lanes may impact on residents The impact of a number of heavy vehicle movements on minor local roads The proposal to recycle materials at the site merely describes them as ‘Inert’ there is no indication of sources of these materials, any potential contaminants and how they will be identified and treated. Possibility of increased noise from the site caused by the rock crusher FRM members are aware of similar applications in other localities which have given rise to local anxiety. It is noted that an FRM Community Council area resident has already lodged an objection to this Application.’ Correspondence Electronic mail has been forwarded Details on local events for Older Peoples’ Day were given. AOCB Money had been surplus from the collection for flowers for Barbara Cruickshank. The balance was passed to John as a donation to the British Legion, Fyvie, which Barbara had supported for many years. Fyvie War Memorial has received an award for its planters Fyvie Churchyard has a crop of nettles and grass round some of the gravestones. It was suggested that the recycling bins in the car park at Fyvie do not present a good picture of the village. An additional recycling bin for glass by the school would be more helpful to villagers. Cllr Norrie to email contact details to secretary. Road surface spread in the car park was further reducing the amount of space for parking. Bob Davidson, Chairman of Tarves CC raised the possibility of some boundary changes for people living closer to Tarves than Fyvie. The CC was reminded that the secretary will be standing down at the AGM in November. Members were informed that the nomination of CC members was to take place by the 31st October 2014. A poster and nomination forms were passed to each village. Date of next meeting: 28th October 2014, 7.30pm at Glebe House, Fyvie Mrs Penny Orpwood Secretary to FRM Community Council 01888 544432 COMMUNITY MATTERS
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