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DRAFT MINUTES of Dingwall Community Council Meeting held in Dingwall on Monday 14th December, 2009.
Present : A. Mackenzie, A. Dingwall (Treasurer), M. Craig, E. MacRae, N. Greenwood (Chairman), B. Simpson, F. Lees, C. MacLennan, D. Lockett, P. Dicks (Secretary), Cllr. M. Paterson, L. Cowie (Ward Manager).
Apologies : G. MacIvor, Cllrs. D. Chisholm, A. MacLean, P. Cairns.
1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting of 9th November, 2009:
It was pointed out that the list of attendees should have included C. MacLennan, Cllr. M. Paterson, Cllr. A. MacLean, L. Cowie. Acceptance of the minutes was proposed by E. MacRae and seconded by C. MacLennan.
2. Constitutional Matters:
2.1 Status of S. Scobbie and G. Garscadden:
There has been no answer to the Secretary’s letters to S.Scobbie and G. Garscadden. There is a rumour that A. Gordon may be planning to leave the council. This would leave three vacancies to be filled.
3. Police Reports:
No police officers were present and no reports were received
4. Matters arising from the Minutes:
4.1 Tourist Information Noticeboard:
Liz Cowie reported that work on the Tourist noticeboard would, probably, be started in the Spring.
4.2 Fingal Road Parking:
There has been a slight improvement in the problem of the police parking in Fingal Road.
5. Treasurer’s Report:
The Treasurer reported that the balance was now £3526. Payment has been made for the work on Ferry Point.
6. Planning / Licensing:
6.1 Planning Sub Committee membership:
It was announced that the Planning Sub-Committee would comprise N. Greenwood, P. Dicks, A. Dingwall, F. Lees, M. Craig.
6.2 Mallard Extension Licence:
The Secretary will write to the Planning / Licensing Committee supporting any residents around the Mallard who wish to object against the application for an extension of their licence.
6.3 Health Centre:
The plans for the extension of the Ferry Road Health Centre were studied and no objection was raised against them.
6.4 Flats behind Sherriff Court:
No objection was raised against the application to build more flats behind the Sherriff Court.
7. Correspondence:
7.1 David Thompson MSP – Level Crossings -Noted.
7.2 Highland Council Housing Consultation -Noted.
7.3 Copy of Council’s Letter to Boundary Commission -Noted.
7.4 Rekk – Teenagers’ Shelter -Noted.
7.5 Northern Community Justice Authority - Noted.
7.6 Mid Ross Community Mental Health Team - Noted.
7.7 British Heart Foundation - Noted.
7.8 Planning Aid for Scotland - Noted.
8. AOCB:
8.1 A project Log is maintained by the Ward Manager. The Community Council is requested to inform the Ward Manager of any project requiring attention.
8.2 D. Lockett and D. Lynch have expressed interest in the refurbishment of the Rose Garden. Interest was, also, expressed in the dry stone walling proposed for Newton Road. There could be a contribution from the LEADER towards the cost of the dry stone walling.
8.3 The Town Hall Users Group project will be headed by Andy MacLeod. G. MacIvor will be the Community Council’s contact.
8.4 There will be a meeting of the Highland Council on the 18th January on the subject of the Rheumatology Unit.
8.5 The Highland Council has decided to include work on Wardens Lane and Inchvannie Court in Phase 2 of the Streetscape Project.
8.6 The Secretary will write to the police on the subject of drivers still making a right turn into the High Street from Newton Road.
The meeting closed at 9:10 p.m.
Date of next meeting: Monday 11th January, 2010, 7.30 pm, Dingwall Council Chambers.
