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DRAFT MINUTES OF THE DINGWALL COMMUNITY COUNCIL HELD IN DINGWALL ON MONDAY 10th March, 2008 at 7.30 pm within the Council Offices, Dingwall.
PRESENT : Mr N Greenwood (Chair), Mr D MacDonald (Vice Chair), Mrs A Dingwall (Treasurer), Mr G Harvey, Secretary) Mr T Adams , Mr M Craig, Mr P Dicks, Mrs A Gordon, Mr F Lees, Mr D Lockett, Mr I MacBeth, Mr B Simpson.
IN ATTENDANCE : Cllr A MacLean, Cllr M Paterson , Ms L Cowie, 3 members of the public.
WELCOME AND APOLOGIES
APOLOGIES : Mr G MacIvor, Mr N Brett. Mrs A Campbell (Minutes). During the meeting information was obtained that Mr Brett had been taken into hospital that day. The Community Council wished to convey to him their best wishes.
1. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Minute of the 14th January, 2008. The minute was approved on a motion by Mr P Dicks and seconded by Mr T Adams with the addition of the name of Ms L Cowie added to those in attendance.
Minute of the 12th February, 2008. The minute was approved on a motion by Mr D Macdonald and seconded by Mr B Simpson.
2. POLICE REPORT
No Police were able to be present.
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING
3.1 Flooding event feedback
It was agreed that the remaining money can be considered by the new Community Council for disposal. Members discussed recent flooding especially on the 29th February when the grid at the Boggan Burn, was checked and found to be only about 3-5 inches from the top. The meeting was informed that the Highland Council had received an alarm and was maintaining a watching brief. It was later found that the grid was blocked with rubbish. Members were astonished that members of the public had so soon forgotten the problems caused by dumping rubbish just over a year ago and had almost caused a repeat of the flooding of October, 2006. It was agreed the Sect would write to the Police.
3.2 Dingwall Academy
The next meeting is on Thursday, 13th March, 2008. The big move starts on the 9th May with the official opening march from the Old Academy on 9th June, 2008. Members asked whether or not former pupils would be able to get a brick. This would have to be decided by the Contractors.
3.3 Community Interest – Riverside Field / Old Academy
This is still ongoing but the main point is that the Community Council’s interest has been noted. The Master plan was expected to start in April or May.
3.4 Children's Play Areas
Sect. had been in touch with Tulloch Woods Association and this was ongoing.
3.5 Right of Way through Academy
This is still with the Legal Dept. and points are being clarified.
3.6 Dingwall Bus Stop
Nothing further to report at this stage.
3.7 Level Crossings
Response expected from Hugh Logan, Highland Council in the near future.
3.8 Ferry Road Picnic Area
Confirmation was given that £3000.00 had been allocated at the Special meeting on 12th February, 2008. Sub-committee supplied two quotes that had been received from Rob Log Homes Ltd and Greenbrae Ltd. Members felt the items supplied by Rob Log Homes was far more heavily built and more suitable for what they would be used for at the Ferry and it was agreed to accept the quotation from Rob Log Homes Ltd., of £2936.00 for supply and fitting of picnic tables and seats as quoted. Sub-Committee to deal with any matter needing dealt with before the next meeting.
3.9 Litter
Highland Council has agreed to re-launch the initiative in spring. Members felt the amount of litter at lunch times was unacceptable. Ward manager advised that more bins were being put in place on the route from the school and to liaise with the Academy at the re-launch. It was also agreed to write to the Police regarding this and the possibility of issuing fixed penalty notices as a deterrent and to also ask that the drinking dens be targeted around the town.
The matter of dog fouling was again raised and members felt the time had come for people to be named and shamed.
3.10 Consultation re Development of High Street
This was still being analysed and progressing well.
The Road Traffic Order is still expected to be placed before the Area meeting in the near future.
3.11 Ward Forum
Next forum meeting is on Wednesday 2nd April, 2008 and is to do with the delivery of Council services.
3.12Postwatch Scotland: Final document expected on Post Office Closures on 12th March. (Note: Final document received informing the closure of West End Post Office)
3.13 Highland Council: Ward 9 Discretionary Budget. It was confirmed that the allocations had been made and the list was in the minute of the meeting of 12th February, 2008. Acknowledgements had been received from Dingwall in Bloom and Dingwall Thistle Football Club.
3.14 Highland Council: Road Gritting There were no further comments following the presentation made at the last meeting.
3.15 Community Council Elections: Update - Sect. reported that the closing date for nominations was the following day viz: 11th March, 2008 and they had been advertised in the Ross-shire Journal and notices had been placed around the town. As had been suggested earlier a small memento could be purchased as a mark of gratitude for the returning officer.
3.16 Any Other matters arising
No other matters arose.
4. TREASURERS REPORT
Treasurer reported that the money from the Ward Discretionary Budget had been received and most of the grants had been paid out. Those that hadn’t would be paid out in the next few days. Money was being held in case there was an election. If there was no necessity for an election that would enable money to be paid to the Fire Brigade Club and/or Christmas Lights at an early opportunity in the new Community Council.
5. PLANNING/LICENSING
Most items were non contentious, but there were three that merited some discussion.
5.1 Erection of Workshop and House, west of Tigh Alisdair, Docharty Rd. Dingwall: Members felt that as there were two houses already in the vicinity that this would only improve that area.
5.2 Erection of Four Retail Units and 21 Residential Flats, Tulloch Street, Dingwall: This was a reapplication more or less of what had been applied for on a previous occasion. Members felt we should still ask that nothing be done in this area until a Master Plan is implemented. Also that this was a very large building and the height was much higher than any thing else around and that we should write stating our views and that the height be limited to the height of the nearby Library. Mention was also made of the access.
5.3 Erection of Semi-detached houses to rear of Kyleakin, 4 Station Road, Dingwall: Members wondered if there was a general presumption in building on existing house sites in the older area of Dingwall, otherwise they felt that had no locus to object. The main concern was with the access on Park Street and the effect it would have on the on-road parking there. Also if this was approved it could set a precedent for other houses on Station Road. Also the design would be better of stone as all the surrounding buildings were of stone.
Secretary to write regarding these.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
6.1. Agendas: Noted.
6.2.Highland Council: Dingwall Street Lighting – Planned commencement May 2008. - Noted
6.3.Highland & Islands Fire & Rescue Service: Risk Management – Draft Plan. Responses by 31st March, 2008. - Noted
6.4.APT ALERT: Draft national Planning Framework. Any feedback from Inverness Mtg on 21:02:08. No one had been able to go to the meeting, but the following item papers covered some of the information.
6.5.Highland Council: Planning & Development/Community Councils report on 1. 2007 meetings and 2. Report on Scheme of Delegation for determining Planning Applications, adopted by Planning and Development Service. - Noted
6.6.Royal Air Force: Letter from Community Relations Officer, John Gilbert offering presentation re Low Flying. To be considered by the new Community Council.
6.7.Scottish Health Council: Newsletter. – Noted.
6.8.H.E.N.: Newsletter & Notice of Conference 15th March, 2008. Mr I MacBeth would try and go if possible.
6.9.East Ross Community Care Forum: Annual Report and notification of Annual Meeting on 14th March, 2008 at 11.00 am in West End Community Centre, Alness. Members felt this group did very useful work and maybe should be considered for help in the future. Report noted.
6.10.S.E.P.A.: Information Seminar – Thermal Treatment Criteria. 1st Aprilat 12 noon. Reply by 21st March. Noted
6.11.Highland Council: Affordable Housing Development Plan Police Guideline Consultation Draft. D MacDonald agreed to consider and report back to the next full meeting.
6.12.Highland Council: Core Paths – Noted.
6.13.N.H.S.: Team Update – Noted.
6.14.The Scottish Parliament: Letter from David Stewart, MSP re Climate Change Bill. Noted.
6.15.MFR Awards: Nomination Forms. - Noted
6.16.Assoc. of Scottish Community Councils: Newsletter. - Noted
6.17.Scottish Arts Council: E-mail received. Understood the Dingwall Players are following up.
7. A.O.C.B.:
7.1. None
8. DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be The AGM on Monday 28th April, 2008 at 7.30 pm in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Dingwall, followed by the Inaugural meeting of the newly elected Dingwall Community Council, at the rising of the A.G.M.
9. CLOSE
This meeting closed at 9.30 pm.
