CCC Minutes 27/03/06
CROMARTY AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Meeting held on Monday 27 March 2006 at the Hugh Miller Institute
Present:
Community Councillors:
Anne Short (Chair), Douglas Cooper, Alex Davidson, Douglas McPhee, Wilf Taylor, Ronald Young, Margaret BinnieYouth Representative: Marsali Hogg
CC Secretary: Caroline Vawdrey
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Chairwoman's welcome: Anne welcomed CC members to the meeting. |
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Apologies: Jane Clunas, David Alston, PC Williams |
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Approval of 27 February 2006 minutes: D McP commented that item 4:1 should read that Cromarty was represented in 11 Youth Highland events. With this amendment the minutes were approved. Proposed: Douglas McPhee Seconded: Ronald Young |
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3 3:1 |
Police Report: PC Williams was unable to attend the meeting – but noted that there had been a recent spate of oil being stolen from fuel tanks at isolated houses |
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4 4:1 |
Youth Issues Youth rep: Marsali had no issues for this meeting. In response to questions from CC members she commented that there were no behaviour issues on the school bus at present, and that the badminton club had stopped. CC members also commented that youth issues and information could be put on the Cromarty Live website. |
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4:2 |
Friday Club: The club will stop for the summer after Easter. |
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5 5:1 |
Matters arising from 27 February meeting 5:8 Links Bus shelter: John Hearmon (THC) has emailed John Nightingale re design and, if approved, will instruct Paul Young to go ahead with construction. |
ongoing |
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5:2 |
5:3 Dog Fouling: AS contacted John Hearmon re extra bins – and 2 will be provided. |
AS ongoing |
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5:3 |
After discussion CC members agreed that these should be placed at the harbour end of the links by the slope edge, and at Victoria Park. |
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5:4 |
5:4 Christmas lighting: RACE has accepted the funding bid, and the committee will now meet with the chosen lighting designer to finalise the order before the end of the financial year. |
RY, RR ongoing |
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5:5 |
6: Sandilands Barn: RY to attend next HSCHT meeting |
RY ongoing |
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5: 6 |
10:4 Bus Contracts: D McP raised concerns about the fact that Cromarty is served by 9 buses a day, whilst Rosemarkie has 23, and that the buses now stop at Union St rather than Farraline Park bus station – thus with a lack of amenities and a walk to many of the bus connections. |
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CC members agreed to write to THC to find out more about:
It was also agreed to invite THC to attend a meeting with the CC. |
CV to write to THC |
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East Church AS noted that there would be a second filming session for the BBC ‘Restoration’ programme in May and that this was to bring in the community link to the church – including having an event in the church. |
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After discussion it was agreed that a sub-committee should be set up to arrange this – with members including AS, RY, MB and DC, and inviting Helma Reynolds, Rev Tallach, Les Smith and Don Coutts. It was thought that an event similar to the recent children’s’ service might be appropriate. |
AS, RY, MB, DC |
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7 7:1 |
Cromarty Boat Club Compound improvements: The boat club has written to the CC asking for support for their proposals to expand the existing compound to accommodate 32 boats, and to update the security lighting in the compound area and tower. Andrew Matheson, THC, recommended that the CC make a formal request for the lighting upgrade. CC members agreed to support the proposals (with the note from RY that it was important to make sure that the lighting did not blind the ferry). CV will write on behalf of the CC to recommend the upgrade of security lighting. |
CV to write to boat club |
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7:2 |
Trophies: The boat club has written to ask the CC for clarification on who should look after the CC owned trophies – that at present are on loan from the CC.CC members agreed that the present arrangements should continue and that they were happy for the boat club to continue to insure them – on the understanding that if stolen or lost the trophies would be replaced. CV to write to boat club. |
CV to write to boat club |
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Cromarty Action Group Records AD noted that he had all of Malcolm McKean’s files from the CED project and was looking for a place to store them. AS suggested the CC filing cabinet – AD to do. |
AD |
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9 9:1 |
Treasurer’s Report: Bank balance: (up until 28 February) - £5973.24 Expenditure since my last report was:
Income since my last report was £542.77:
£11.66 interest from Bank of Scotland for January and February |
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9:2 |
Since the bank statement £300 has been received from THC to pay John Henderson for the beach clean up. |
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9:3 |
AD to ask Archie McTaggart to audit the CC accounts. |
AD |
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10 10:1 |
Planning Denny: Proposals are now for 1 house – previous application for 2. CC members agreed to comment that they would have preferred to see a style more in keeping with Cromarty. |
MB ongoing |
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11 11:1
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Highland Councillor’s Report Common Good Application: DA had passed to AS an application from the Black Isle Need to Play scheme for £500 from the Common Good Fund. The group provides support for special needs children and their families – including respite care, equipment and outings. CC members agreed that the organisation sounded a positive one – but they would like to find out more about it, and the current financial situation of the Common Good Fund before agreeing to support the common good application. AS will follow up questions with DA and June Forsyth (THC), and circulate this info to CC members. If the outcome of both is positive CC members agreed to release whatever funds are left in the 2005/6 common good account up to a value of £500. AS will also ask June Forsyth for an improved system for ensuring that the CC is kept up to date with financial movement in the common good fund. |
AS ongoing |
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Youth Work: DA had also written to the CC expressing his concern that issues relating to the running of Cromarty youth work had been raised at the CC February meeting. He emphasised that this was not a CC matter – and stressed that any questions relating to this should be raised with CAYP (the employer). |
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12 12:1 |
Correspondence Housing Transfer: A leaflet has been provided by THC for info |
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12:2 |
Forestry Commission Consultation: The revised draft of the Scottish Forestry Strategy is available for consultation – comments to be submitted by May 29th |
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12:3 |
Age and Experience – SE consultation: This was circulated to CC members – comments to be submitted by 15TH June |
CC ongoing |
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12:4 |
Community Safety Seminar : This will now be held on May 2nd – no CC members wished to attend. |
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12:5 |
NHS Highland consultation on new name, following inclusion of Argyll and Bute: No comment from CC |
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13 13:1 |
AOB CC election: Mrs Macbeth is unable to act as Returning Officer this time, but Alan Hunter has generously agreed to do so. The advert for elections will need to be in the paper by Friday April 14th. |
CC ongoing |
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13:2 |
Bus Shelter: Victoria Park: Slates are missing from the roof |
AS to contact Jim Yuill |
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13:3 |
CAYP – lottery application: will be expanded (following a meeting with lottery rep) to include refurbishment that will allow complete access to the upper floor. |
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13:4 |
Braehead House: WT expressed concern that the flowerbeds may have contributed to the damp problems and chimney deterioration.CC members agreed that this was a matter for the owners and THC. |
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13:5 |
Cromarty to Nigg ferry: RY noted that this was the last year of the 5 year subsidy. |
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13:6 |
Cromarty Live Website: The CC passed on thanks to the Editor, Steve Ellwood – and noted that the website is doing well. AS and RY to meet with Steve. |
AS and RY ongoing |
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13:7 |
John Duncan meeting : This will be 26th April at 10.00 |
CC ongoing |
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Presentation for Janice Cooper: This will be on April 6th at 19.30 in the West Church Hall. |
CC ongoing |
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Date of next meeting: Monday 24 April 2006. The AGM will be at 19.00 followed by the monthly meeting at 19.30 in the Hugh Miller Institute |
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