ARDGAY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
MINUTE OF MEETING
Monday 6th April 2009
In Ardgay Hall
Present
Tony Gibbs Chairperson
David Hannah Vice Chair
Iain Shand Secretary
Doreen Gibbs Minute Secretary
Alan Lawrence
William Maclaren
Derek Matheson
Philip Olson
Marion Turner
Councillor Robbie Rowantree
1. Minutes of the Last Meeting
The Minutes of the meeting of 2nd March 2009 were read and approved.
Proposed by
David Hannah and seconded by William Maclaren.
2. Matters arising from the Minutes
Bus Shelter
Iain Shand had written to Campbell Stewart the Area Roads and Community Works
Manager confirming approval of the site for the Bus Shelter in the village and the hope
that installation will be achieved without further delay in the new financial year.
Christmas Lights
Tony Gibbs said that the lights are currently being stored in the garden at the home of
Lynne and Jamie Burgess but we still need some secure storage facility.
Windfarms
a) Achany Windfarm Community Benefit Fund
At the open meeting with the representatives from the SCF held
on 31st March in Ardgay Hall, members of the community wishing to serve on
the Advisory Panel were asked to complete a nomination form to be forwarded to
the SCF for consideration. There will be four seats on the Advisory Panel from
each Community area, two members from the Community and two serving
members from each Community Council.
Iain Shand and Marion Turner were nominated to be the two representatives
from the Ardgay Community Council
b) Beinn Tharsuinn
Derek Matheson questioned the need for a sub-committee to deal with grant
applications, as three members of the existing sub-committee are no longer
serving Council members. A new sub-committee will have to be appointed if
needed.
c) Rockby Sea/Fearn Renewables
No new information to report.
Action RR to make enquiries
Newsletter
David Hannah produced copies of the spring edition of the newsletter ready for
members to deliver within their local areas. A grant of £884 has been received
from the Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm Grant towards the costs.
Included in this edition is a Transport Survey Form, which readers are asked to
complete and return.
David Hannah was thanked and congratulated for his work on producing a very
professional looking newsletter.
KOSI
The next meeting is on Tuesday 28th April in Ardgay Hall.
It is not clear if Lynne Burgess will continue as Chair in the light of her future
study commitments.
3. Any Other Business
Tony Gibbs reported that Creich CC had asked for the views of the Ardgay CC on the
choice of a name for the new Migdale Hospital. It was unanimously agreed that the new
hospital should retain the name of Migdale Hospital; this is also in line with the decision
of the Lairg CC.
Toilets
The Toilets in Ardgay Village opened today (6th April) and will remain open until the
middle of November.
The Sutherland Summit for Community Councils
The meeting proposed for the 27th April has been cancelled.
Police
Ian Shand said that it is regrettable that a representative from the Police does not attend
our meetings although they are sent copies of the agenda and minutes.
Robbie Rowantree felt that pressure on their commitments made it difficult for them to
attend on a regular basis.
Action IS to contact Dornoch Police
Dates of Future Meetings
Alan Lawrence asked if members have any preference to meeting on a different day of
the week rather than the traditional first Monday of the month. Members will be asked
for their views at the next meeting.
Ardgay Community Website
A discussion took place on the advantages for having our own website. It was agreed
that we would look at this again when further information is available.
Ward Forum
Robbie Rowantree informed the committee that the next Ward Forum meeting would be
held on Saturday 30
th
May 2009 at 11.00a.m.in Tongue Hall.
DATE &TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Monday 27th April 2009 in Ardgay Hall at 7.00p.m.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 9.15pm.
Tags: Minutes, Minutes 06 April 2009