October 2009 minutes

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2009 IN CULBOKIE PRIMARY SCHOOL.

PRESENT: Roger Piercy (Chair), Hamish MacCulloch (Vice-chair), Colin Craig, Sally Falconer, Moira Grieve, Joan More, Councillor Billy Barclay and 2 members of the public.
APOLOGIES: Joy Winnick, Les Robinson, Carlton Rocke, Cllrs. David Alston and Isobel MacCallum.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Under heading “Allocation of £1000 Environmental Project – Ward 9” Following on from Councillor Alston’s remarks regarding public finances he also stated that the Ward budget would make a contribution to a “smiley face” or similar sign but would look for a matching contribution from the community council.
Having expanded Councillor Alston’s remarks the minutes of the meeting held on 21st September 2009
were read and approved by Colin Craig seconded by Sally Falconer.
CORRESPONDENCE: The correspondence as listed was read and distributed accordingly. The Chair also received the following correspondence ;-
DSM Group - Interest in Nigg Yard, Tain.
Dingwall & Seaforth Ward 9 . Transport Seminar 31st October @ 9.30 am to 12.30 am. In Dingwall Academy. Roger unable to attend due to other commitments.
Leaflets re switchover scheme for Digital.
HIGHLAND WIDE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: The minute of this meeting not yet available, however, this evening the secretary received a draft and also Cllr Isobel MacCallum’s report after looking into the advertising of the meeting from the Ward Manager. This report was read to the meeting. A full discussion was then held on the importance of the Community Council completing the questionnaire with individually or as a whole, also the time needed to undertake the task.
Colin Craig pointed out that certain points do need Community Council contribution i.e. housing in the countryside and he felt that Community Council should participate.
After further discussion it was agreed that if community councillors could fill parts of the questionnaire they felt able to and send to Roger before the due date then he will make a general synopsis of items filled and return the questionnaire.
FEGR: There was a meeting held on Wednesday 14th October 2009. The bird ringing event was attended by 25 people (mixture of adults and children), it is anticipated that another bird ringing event will take again take place next March. A Xmas meeting will be held on the 4th December in Ferintosh Hall. The clearing of non-native growth on footpaths is ongoing. The next meeting of FEG will take place on 11th November.
FILM SHOW – FINDON HAL: The tour regarding Transition Scotland is beginning to make its presence felt and will take place on 27th October.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL REVIEW: Submissions regarding boundaries have to be in by the end of December, and to be handled by a variety of Councillors and Ward 9 Manager. This is not a formal coming together of community councils.
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS:
Ward 9 & 10 Meetings: The next meeting will discuss the re-surfacing of Kessock Bridge and the influence on traffic flows.
Review of Community Council Boundaries: This item already covered on the Agenda.
There is no further development on the following items :-
3. Re-surfacing of Culbokie Post Office car park.
4. Extension of Culbokie Post Office car park.
5. Constitution & CC Model Standing Order.
6. Survey on Older People Facilities: It is hoped to hear from Joy in the November meeting regarding this matter.
7. Bus Shelter at Culbokie Post Office: We are on the list.
8. Flashing speed limit sign Culbokie: Money likely to be made available from Ward budget for a more meaningful sign, but as Cllr. Alston pointed out at the last meeting a contribution needed from Community Council future funds.
9. Safe routes for Schools: No progress but a recognition made that the new budgets might be useful.
10. Culbokie Recycling Point – Forestry Car Park: Map showing boundary between Forestry and Highland Council received. This item has not been taken further due pressure of time available to Chair, but he has been informed that no sign of glass and also has a contact number for a cleaning squad.
AOCB: Councillor’s have indicated that they would prefer to remain, if they are able, and would be interested in any discussions on outstanding business which may take, but that should planning matters arise then they would not take part in this discussion.
12. Norwood Homes Planning Application: Letter sent to Mr R Stirrat, the agent, but no reply to date.
13. Cairn Housing & Moray Developments submission for east of Schoolcroft: Nothing more to date.
14. Residential Caravans – Leanaig: The date has now passed when caravans allowed on site without permission. Remaining caravan occupier has asked for planning permission to have residential caravan on site stating the need to be on the croft full time. Moira read the letter which accompanied the application. It was agreed that Community Council will still state concerns regarding access to the main road and placing of visibility splays.
15. Re-submission of House Application on above Site: As with item 14 will state concerns with regard to access to the main road and placing visibility splays.
16. Four Houses at Highfield Park; This application has been changed to the erection of large house to join onto group of houses already there. An objection will be lodged as there is no improvement on previous plan as it is still contrary to Local Plan.
17. Lochside Green: No further developments.
18. Single House on Glebe Land above Leanaig Cross Roads: No further developments.
19. Holiday Letting House, Eight Acres, Culbokie: No further developments.