Cromarty Live - CCC Minutes 24/04/06

CCC Minutes 24/04/06

CROMARTY AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Meeting held on Monday 24 April 2006 at the Hugh Miller Institute

Present:

Community Councillors: Anne Short (Chair), Margaret Binnie, Douglas Cooper, Jane Clunas, Alex Davidson, Douglas McPhee, Wilf Taylor, Ronald Young,

Youth Representative: Marsali Hogg, Owen Robertson

Highland Councillor: David Alston

Northern Constabulary: PC Williams

CC Secretary: Caroline Vawdrey

Item	Details	Action
	Chairwoman's welcome: Anne welcomed CC members to the meeting.
1	Apologies: Susan Florence Susan had also written resigning from the CC, as she felt that she had insufficient time available.
2	Approval of 27 March 2006 minutes: Proposed: Ronald Young Seconded: Margaret Binnie
3 3:1	Police Report: PC Williams reported that there had been 33 incidents in the last month – of which 3 were of note: 2 involved the night bus – in one the driver was threatened, in the second it appears that the bus may have been shot at by an automatic rifle. 1 was damage to a car in Townlands Park There has also been damage to the wall at Newton, but there have been no further incidents of oil theft.
4 4:1	Youth Issues Youth rep: Marsali and Owen had no issues for this meeting.
4:2	Multi-sports Court: £350 had been raised at a recent car boot sale. AD had given the children help – and had been impressed by their organisation. JC reported that they would be getting a visit from a representative of a multi-sports court company – and that this would help them to reach a decision about what type of court to go for. There was strong representation from several CC members that the facility for tennis courts should be included. It was noted that this may also expand the age range of people using the court – and thus the funding possibilities. Lindy Cameron has also applied for funding to employ a landscape architect to offer advice to the group. THC has some funding for play areas – and the group has applied for this. The group was hoping that THC would take on responsibility for insurance and maintenance of the court. A decision was required on the positioning of the playground equipment – and the majority of CC members agreed that they favoured the moving of the playground to the front of Victoria Park.	JC ongoing
5 5:1	Matters arising from 27 March meeting 5:1 Links Bus shelter: John Hearmon (THC) will have a meeting with John Nightingale on May 26^th, which will include discussion about bus shelter design (the Gaelic Chapel will also be discussed at this meeting. The youth reps suggested that the shelter would need to be bigger than that at Jemimaville – in order to accommodate the around 20 children that wait there. CC members and youth representatives agreed that the bus shelter should be 3-sided rather than enclosed.	DA to report CC view
5:2	5:2 Dog Fouling: Bags are in the newsagents and grocers, and bins will be arriving soon.
5:3	5:3 Christmas lighting: RACE has authorised payment of £2K to fund the lighting	RY, RR ongoing
5:4	5:5 Bus Contracts: DA reported on his discussion with Bob Edwards (THC) – which had been previously circulated to CC members. CC members agreed that at present there was little further that they could do, and that members of the public should raise their concerns with Rapsons – as this was the most likely way to bring about change.
5:5	11:1 Black Isle Need to Play: AS reported that of the £3K available in the Common Good fund each year there was £1,594 left for 2005/6. AS asked June Forsyth about improving communications on the Common Good expenditure and found that the CC had been involved in all decisions except the Bowling Club. June had also sent a copy of the Common Good procedures to the CC. DA reported that 2 children from Cromarty had been supported by the Black Isle Need to Play in the past, and that the organisation has a good reputation. CC members agreed to support the Black Isle Need to Play application for £500.	AS to submit application
5: 6	13:2 Bus Shelter: Victoria Park: AS has contacted Jim Yuill re slates.
5:7	13:6 Cromarty Live Website: As met with Steve Ellwood. AS suggested that CC members submit items of interest – eg Friday Club, Multi-sports court.
6	Footpath Leaflet MB has met with Susan Christie and the designer – the leaflet is now ready to go to print. The CC will need to obtain further funding for the leaflet – as RACE money had to be returned unspent.
7	Sandilands A copy of the approved Sandilands design brief has been received by the CC. RY noted that there were no further developments to report on site purchase – although an outcome is hoped for shortly. If positive, Sandilands House will be sold on to the Highland Buildings Preservation Trust and drawing up plans for site development will be put out to a design competition. DC suggested that provision be made on the site for a storage area for the CC, THC and recreational equipment. CC members agreed that this was a good idea.
8	East Church AS reported that there was no need to put on an event at the end of May now – as filming then would focus on Tim Meek and HIMBA. However they will want a town event when they return in July and August. There is to be a meeting with Victoria Colliston-Owen on May 1^st at 16.00 to discuss this – DA to chair	AS, RY, MB, DC, DA
9	Kirkie Brae RR reported that Dietrich required CC approval of his management fee before submitting the application for grant funding. RR has written confirming CC support. Work on Kirkie Brae is now likely to start in the autumn.	RR ongoing
10	CC elections AS reminded members of the need to recruit candidates. Several CC members offered to help with the stuffing of envelopes for the election. AS gave RY timetables of actions leading up to the election. JC suggested that candidate be asked to produce a photo and statement of why they are standing for election. Some CC members were supportive of this. The CC will apply to Bob Cameron (THC Area Manager) for postal funding – and possibly reply-paid envelopes.	CC ongoing
11 11:1	Treasurer’s Report: Bank balance: (up until 31 March) - £6445.70 Expenditure since my last report was £ 884.21: £102..50 to the CC secretary (£40 for month & 62.50 for annual expenses) £30.00 for flowers for Janice Cooper £750.00 which had been collected for Janice Cooper’s retirement £1.71 for tax on Bank interest	AD Completed!
11:2	Income since my last report was £542.77: £750 collection for Janice Cooper’s retirement £8.55 interest from Bank of Scotland
11:3	CC members thanked AD for all his work as Treasurer.
12	Planning None for CC comment	MB completed!
13 13:1	Highland Councillor’s Report Road Works: Resurfacing will take place at: Allan Square Avoch to Fortrose Fairy Glen road Kirkmichael to Newhall Bridge There is also a long wish list - should funds become available. Additionally there is a Social Inclusion Budget that can be used to upgrade roads where personal circumstances require it. DA noted that unclassified roads were not surveyed – and so it would be useful if CC members were to report on any works required on these.	DA ongoing
14 14:1	Correspondence Janice Cooper: Has written thanking CC members for organising her retirement event.
14:2	Sailing Club: have copied the CC into a letter to John Nightingale that details plans for a Sea Angling competition on August 12^th – and applying for permission to use the Links for sponsors’ stalls. MB commented that this would be a good opportunity for local restaurants to link with the event.
14:3	Waste Recycling Posters: To be displayed in Cromarty	AS, JC
15 15:1	AOB Calor Gas Plaque: RY to put this up in Hugh Miller Institute	RY to put up plaque
15:2	Lighthouse: AS has spoken to Captain Taylor to say that the building will be offered for sale shortly. CC members expressed a potential interest in using the building, although a cautionary note about insurance and maintenance costs was expressed. AS to discuss further with Captain Taylor. CC members to look inside building – to assess potential.	AS to Captain Taylor CC to assess lighthouse
15:3	South Sutor to MacFarquhar’s Cave: WT noted that a new gate and waymarker had been installed – but that the THC Access Project was unable to do anything further as the landowner did not wish to see further improvements to the path.
15:4	Cromarty Leaflets: The North Kessock Tourist Information Centre would like some more!	Leaflet group ongoing
15:5	Filing: Several CC members offered to help AS – filing will take place on Thursday 27^th April at 10.00	CC ongoing
15:6	John Duncan meeting: This will be 24^th May at 10.00	CC ongoing
	Date of next meeting: Monday 29 May 2006 at 19.30 in the Hugh Miller Institute

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