Archive - 11th May 2009
DRAFT MINUTES of the Dingwall Community Council Meeting held in Dingwall on Monday 11th May, 2009.
Present : Mr N. Greenwood (Chair), Mr. F. Lees, Mr. B. Simpson, Mr. M Craig, Mr. C. MacLennan, Mr. D. Lockett, Mrs P. Gordon , 2 members of the public.
In the absence of the Secretary, Mr D. Lockett agreed to take Minutes.
Apologies : Mr. P. Dicks, Mrs. A. Dingwall, Mr. D. Lynch, L. Cowie, Cllr. A. McLean, Cllr. M. Paterson.
1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting of 20th April, 2009:
Mr. F. Lees wished to make a clarification re. Right of Way through Dingwall Academy in that he wished the minutes of 20th April to reflect his proposal that the Highland Council should consider applying to extinguish the existing Right of Way. Acceptance of the minutes was proposed by Mr. C. MacLennan and seconded by Mr. B. Simpson.
2. Election of Vice-Chairman:
The Chairman reported that Mr. D. Lockett had written to decline the nomination. There were no other nominations, therefore the matter was held over.
Co-opted Member: Mr. Angus Mackenzie was welcomed by the Chairman having agreed to be co-opted as a Community Councillor.
3.Police Reports:
None received
4.Matters arising from the Minutes:
4.1 Right of Way through Academy
Awaiting proposal for new routing. A question from a member of the public requested information regarding routing clarification and Council’s preferred routing answered by the Chairman and Mr. F. Lees.
4.3 Dingwall Environmental Group
No report received.
4.4. Ward Forum
No Forum since last meeting. All future meetings to be held in Dingwall, next to be Wednesday, 17th June, the subject to be Planning.
4.5 Other Matters
Cambrai correspondence: A letter, translated from the original French, was read out to the meeting. It detailed the history of the battle of Cambrai, WWI, which is to be commemorated on 22nd November, 2009.
SEPA: No discussion
Level Crossings: Discussion re. Poor durability of road markings, also signage. Chairman to remind TECS who were to advise on solution to the problem.
5. Treasurer’s Report:
A written report was delivered on behalf of the Treasurer. The bank balance was similar to the last report. Grant was anticipated in July. Nothing had yet been heard in response to the Secretary’s letter regarding the skate-board park. A letter was read out from Dingwall in Bloom thanking the Community Council for money received from the discretionary budget.
6. Planning:
The Chairman reported that few items were coming through that required the attention of the meeting. Current applications selected were as follows:
•Erection of office building at Kempfield Court. The meeting expressed some concern about the size and height of the building. The Chairman is asking for further comments.
•Satellite dish in High Street.
•48 service plots off Craig Road near Craig Wood. The Chairman made several comments about access and drainage but said that little detailed information had been submitted.
•Master Plan. There was a proposal for development of land North of the canal which is being advertised for comment from 22nd May with a deadline for comments 6 weeks from that date.
7. Correspondence:
7.1 Victim Commissioner. Letter read out
7.2 NHS team update. Passed to Allana Dingwall
7.3 Scotland Transerve. Roadworks on Leinaig Brae taking place over the next 2 weeks. Letter read out.
7.4 Highland Council- High Societies (Not-for-profit organisation). Invitation to C. Council to update website, passed to Secretary.
7.5 Moffat & District walker's network. Letter read out.
Other Business:
1. Leader Group. Mr Lockett to report to next meeting on the role of Mr David MacDonald in this group and to research as to any possible future involvement of the C. Council regarding representation.
2. Notification of low flying exercises to be taking place 11th-26th May. Noted.
3. High Street streetscape update. Intention is that tenders are processed for commencement of work by 31st August with the hope that completion is achieved by Christmas.
4. Closes and vennels. Waiting for Business Association to report back.
5. Town centre regeneration fund available for whole of Scotland. Planning sub committee to look into this.
6. Allotments. C. Council to promote interest in provision and siting.
7. Macdonald Memorial. It is hoped that C. Council might assist in promoting further visits this year.
Date of next meeting :- Monday 15th June 7.30 pm, Council Chambers.
