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DRAFT MINUTES of Dingwall Community Council Meeting held in Dingwall Council Chamber on Monday 10th May, 2010.
Present : F. Lees, D. Lynch, G. McIvor, D. Lockett, N. Greenwood, A. Dingwall, B. Simpson, K. MacKay, P. Dicks, A. Mackenzie, E. MacRae, Cllr M. Patterson, Cllr A. MacLean.
Apologies : M. Craig, Cllr D. Chisholm.
1.Minutes of the Previous Meeting of 12th April, 2010 :
Acceptance of the minutes was proposed by D. Lynch and seconded by K. MacKay.
2. Constitutional Matters:
2.1 Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman.:
At this point N. Greenwood relinquished the chair to Cllr. M. Patterson who conducted the election of the new Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
N. Greenwood was proposed by G. MacIvor for Chairman and seconded by A. Dingwall.
D. Lynch was proposed by G. MacIvor for Vice-Chairman and seconded by D. Lockett.
There were no further proposals and N. Greenwood and D. Lynch were elected unanimously.
Andrew Smith was proposed by A. Dingwall and seconded by A. Mackenzie as a co-opted member and elected unanimously.
N. Greenwood took the chair.
3. Police Reports :
There were no police officers in attendance and no reports.
4. Matters arising from the Minutes:
4.1 Opening of Dingwall High Street:
There will be a Community Council stand at the opening of the High Street on 27th May. All volunteers are welcome. The stand should display information on the work of the Community Council. Planters are being readied for the High Street by Dingwall in Bloom.
4.2 Cleaning of the River Peffery:
D. Lynch reported that the willow tree branches have been removed from the river. 14 people worked through Saturday to clean the river. All scrap has, also, been removed.
4.3 Town Clock Winders:
Volunteer winders are now performing the job of winding the Town Clock. More volunteers would be welcome.
4.4 There will be a cycle meeting on 22nd May.
5. Treasurer’s Report:
Please refer to the Treasurer’s Report which forms part of the AGM minutes of 10th May 2010.
6. Planning / Licensing:
6.1 Victoria Wine Premises:
An application has been made to change use of these premises to a cafe/deli. No objection was raised.
6.2 Bank of Scotland:
An application to erect 5 more signs. No objection was raised.
7. Correspondence:
7.1 Council Budget. This will be the subject of the next Ward Forum on June 16th.
7.2 Scottish HealthCouncil – Annual Report.
7.3 SMP – advert for the construction of children’s playgrounds.
7.4 Highland Dev. Plan Scheme – Noted.
7.5 Library Closures – Possible 17/40 to close.
8. AOCB:
8.1 The Transport Forum is to be held in Dingwall Council Chambers on 12th May at 6 p.m.
8.2 The subject of the protection of seats from strimmers at the Ferry was raised. D. Lockett took note.
8.3 The subject of moving the letter box at the top of the High Street was raised – the Post Office will respond. An increase in the presence of the Police and the Traffic Warden on the High Street is promised.
8.4 It was stated that school children are using the railway line as a short cut to school.
8.5 It was reported at there is damage at the Council Yard and holes in the fence.
8.6 It was stated that resurfacing of badly damaged pieces of road will begin shortly.
8.7 D. Lynch said that he would arrange a presentation on the subject of the cleaning of the River Peffery.
The meeting closed at 8:30 p.m.
Date of next meeting: Monday 14th June, 2010, in Dingwall Council Chambers at 7.30 p.m.
