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Ardersier and Petty Community Council Directory of Minutes: 1998. 1999.

15th June 1998 Inaugural Meeting, Election, L.A. Liaison, Conference, Hanging Baskets, Newsletter, Landfill Site, Gala, Tennis Court, Communication.

02 July 1998 Hanging Baskets, Tennis Court, Newsletter, Landfill Site, Gala, Communication, Telephone calls, Actioning priorities, Minutes, Notice-board, Vice chair, Co-opted members, E-mail, Traffic, Millenium celebrations, Outgoing council, Councillor Peacock CBE.

30th July 1998 Vice-chair elected, Co-opted members, Hanging Baskets, Tennis Court, Newsletter, Landfill Site, Informative signs, Traffic calming,

3rd. September 1998 Water mains replacement, Brochures printed, View point, Street lights, 39 High Street, Airport Consultative meeting, Litter bin at slip way, Traffic hazard Castle Stuart.

1st October 1998 View point marker, Community newspaper, Co-opted member, Late night bus service, Land Reform Document, Councillor Peacock, Footpath Manse Road, New chip shop, Picnic bench.

3rd. November 1998 Internet Community Site, Rural transport Initiative, Lottery Community Grant, Additional bus service, Chip shop later opening, Councillor Peacock replies, Cath's cats, Ardersier Sewage Treatment Works, Sponsorship, CSC. Forestry Products, Army houses, Merger of medical practice

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MONDAY 15th JUNE, 1998

MINUTES OF INAUGURAL MEETING OF ARDERSIER & PETTY COMMUNITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE OLD SCHOOL HALL, ARDERSIER AT 7.30 pm

1. PRESENT Martin Hughes (Depute Returning Officer), Pat Barrett, John Ferguson, Robert Fraser, Mike Galleitch, Jean Hay, Diane Johnstone, Amanda Pattison-Wilson, Sandra Skinner, Grace Stewart, Pat Taylor, Jacqueline Thompson, also, two members of the public.
2. INTRODUCTION Martin Hughes, on behalf of the Returning Officer of the Highland Council, welcomed those present to the meeting and formally announced the receipt of 12 valid nominations for places on the Ardersier & Petty Community Council, meaning that sufficient had been obtained to confirm the formation thereof. Those duly elected were introduced as follows:
   
   Patricia Barrett 32 Station Road, Ardersier
   John Ferguson 13 Reaybank Road, Ardersier
   Robert Fraser 23 Stuart Street, Ardersier
   Michael Galleitch Ardersier Cottage, Ardersier
   Jean Hay Oirthir, Hillhead, Ardersier
   Diane Johnstone 33 Nairn Road, Ardersier
   Amanda Pattison-Wilson 31 High Street, Ardersier
   Alexandra Skinner 26 Station Road, Ardersier
   Grace Stewart 17 Stuart Avenue, Ardersier
   Neil Stewart 17 Stuart Avenue, Ardersier
   Patricia Taylor 68 High Street, Ardersier
   Jacqueline Thompson The White House, Easterton
3. APOLOGIES Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Neil Stewart.
4. LOCAL AUTHORITY LIAISON Miss Jane Maclennan was the Liaison Officer for the Community Councils within the Inverness Area and was based at the Town House. She was available to give advice by telephone or letter on all issues affecting Community Councils. On her behalf, it was advised that Community Councils were required to hold a minimum of six meetings annually and that a copy of the minutes of such meetings be sent to her. The Highland Council would also issue all Council agendas to Community Councils for their information. Copies of all Highland Council Minutes would be sent to Community Councils after each cycle of meetings. The financial assistance available to the Community Council for 1998/1999 had been calculated on the same basis as that for the former Community Council. Any surplus/deficit from the former Community Council was still awaiting confirmation.
   The insurance premium of £41.60 was explained.
5. ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS
   Martin Hughes called for nominations for Office Bearers and the following were duly elected :-
   Chairman - Michael Galleitch
   Secretary - Diane Johnstone
   Treasurer - Jacqueline Thompson
   Mike Galleitch then took the Chair for the remainder of the meeting.
6. COMMUNITY COUNCILS CONFERENCE
   The Community Council Conference was raised and Bob Fraser and Jacqui Thompson agreed to attend.
7. ISSUES FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
   • Hanging Baskets in the village. Previously set up and sponsored locally - continuance of scheme plus involvement of local primary with greenhouse to provide and therefore 'protect' their investment by such involvement. General extension of 'floral type' displays around the village and integral streets, not necessarily on the 'tourist route' to be considered along with some way of providing a 'maintainer' for same.
   • Inverness & Nairn Community Councils Conference on 22nd June.
   • Community Newsletter Seminar on 20 June to be attended. Closing date for
     delegates passed - Miss Maclennan to be asked if space can be found for Chairman.
   • Foreshore Effluent / Landfill Site at east of village - to be investigated, possible
     invitation to Dr. Diethe ( new local resident ) to address a meeting.
   • Local Gala, 8th August - Look into possibility of a stall / information kiosk hand out leaflets / provide information on NEW Community Council, its aims a objectives.
   • Tennis Courts - find nets / caretaker before summer season is over.
   • Telephone Numbers - Bob Fraser suggested as a matter of priority that a communication system and delegation of powers re phone calls to Highland Council be established, as he had found in his position as a member of the previous Community Council that any time he had attempted to make contact with a member or official, that he invariably had to listen to music for 5 or 10 minutes before getting through (if at all) which was very costly for the individual involved if no agreement on costs had been previously arranged.
8. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
   Some considerable discussion took place due to the working arrangements of many of the newly elected Council. The great majority work 'unsocial' hours and it was difficult to set a day of the week, however, it was decided to try for Thursday 2nd July 1998 at 7.00 pm in the Old School Hall, if this was available at short notice.
   This will be an open meeting and notices would be produced advertising this fact.
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Thursday 02 July 1998

SEDERUNT:-

Council Members; Mike Galleitch, Jean Hay, Grace Stewart, Pat Taylor.

Public; Thorston Fret, Martin Hughes, John Kay, Helen Robinson.

1. APOLOGIES Pat Barrett, Robert Fraser, Diane Johnstone, Jacqueline Thompson,

Amanda Pattison-Wilson, John Ferguson, Neil Stewart.

2. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

Approved by Pat Taylor seconded by Grace Stewart.

1. MATTERS ARISING FROM LAST MEETING.
   
   Hanging Baskets:- Mrs. Ashford contacted the Primary School regarding a green-house project. Those authorities did not consider this to be a feasible venture. An attempt was already established to create a vegetable garden with little success. Mr. Fret has obtained sponsors for more baskets, but wishes the council to consider purchase of an inexpensive watering device, together with a small quantity of fertilizer. He also suggested that a letter of thanks be sent to the floral hall, who have been of particular assistance in this matter. (Diane.) Chairman suggested Council were in a position to purchase two more baskets and should consider so doing.
   Inverness & Nairn C.C. Conference:- Bob and Jackie attended. Chairman read out a summary submitted by Bob.
   Community Newsletter Seminar:- Chairman unable to attend but Miss Maclennan approached to forward a summary of seminar results.
   Foreshore Effluent & Land-fill Site, East of village:- Dr. Diethe not yet contacted.
   Local Gala:- Agreed for Community Council to attend. Chairman to produce leaflet and other ideas to be muted for next meeting.
   Tennis Court nets:- No one yet contacted.
   Telephone Calls:- Chairman trying to obtain e-mail addresses of Highland Council members/services in an attempt to install an inexpensive method of communication with these authorities.
2. ACTIONING FIRST PRIORITIES:- Chairman enquired whether the new council wished to meet on a monthly basis, just to deal with matters as they arose, or would they consider an attempt to innovate some practical projects within their reach. He distributed a paper designed to stimulate a response (plagiarised from Calor Gas Scottish Community of the Year Awards), he asked them to consider the contents and report back at the next meeting. (paper attached) This paper will also serve as a base for that, to be distributed on the Gala day. He also highlighted the fact that this council would be in office during the Millennium celebrations and any ideas as to how this could be commemorated should now be considered.
3. A.O.C.B.:- Chairman minuted a vote of thanks to Richard Beagant, and the other council members who have done much to enhance the village and its amenities during their term of office. Mr. Fret intimated that a more practical thanks should also be considered.

• In future the Minutes will be placed on the notice board at P.O. Minutes/and other items of community interest will also be lodged within the library.
• Martin Hughes (Postmaster) has agreed to retain a key for the notice board in the P.O. He has also agreed to vet notices as to Community content/interest etc. Another key is held at Mary Flowers.
• Consideration to be given for Vice Chairman to be appointed.
• Chairman informed Council, that under the present constitution another 12 people can be co-opted to assist the council. Mr. Hughes suggested Dr. Diethe, Thorsten Fret, Jennifer Elldrett and a member from the Hall Committee, no decision was made at this time, and anyone who may be interested are advised to contact the Chairman Tel: 462237 prior to the next meeting.
• Recognition was made to a letter received from Councillor Peacock CBE., and his interest to attend council meetings. As this letter was received rather late for the secretary to respond, Chairman sent an e-mail informing him of the position and also took the opportunity to enquire as to an update of the traffic calming measures and the legal aspects of the bowling green.
• Mention of traffic, instigated a lengthy discussion on the speed of through flow traffic especially that of recent heavy army vehicles operating continuously between 4-30am.and midnight. The latter exercise has now ceased but the road verges from the village to the Fort have been undermined and the storm beach, outwith the military boundary, has been churned up to such an extent that it is now difficult to walk on. Effort to be made to establish the Scientific viability of this site, and a letter expressing the Council's concern of this damage and continuous speeding traffic should be sent to the C.O. at Fort George. (Diane)
  
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Thursday 30th July 1998

1. APOLOGIES:- Pat Barrett, Jean Hay, Amanda Pattison -Wilson, Neil Stewart,
2. SEDERUNT:- Council Members: Mike Galleitch, Grace Stewart, Pat

Taylor, Jacqueilene Thompson, Bob Fraser, John Ferguson Public: Thorston Fret, Helen Robinson, Carol Diethe.

1. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Approved by Pat Taylor seconded by Grace Stewart.
2. MATTERS ARRISING FROM THE LAST MINUTES: There was no matters arising from the last minutes.
3. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRPERSON: Pat Taylor proposed by Jacqueilene Thompson, seconded by Bob Fraser. Pat Taylor, elected vice chairperson.
4. CO-OPTED MEMBERS: Chairman reported that since the last meeting no one had been in touch with him regarding this. Thorston Fret, proposed by Jacqueilene Thompson, seconded by John Ferguson. Carol Diethe proposed by Pat Taylor. Seconded by Grace Stewart, both selected as co-opted members.
5. TREASURER'S UPDATE: Treasurer reports that change of use of banking facilities to new council now complete. Allocation of HC grant received and a balance of £2,470 reported, although several outstanding accounts have to be settled.
6. HANGING BASKETS: It was agreed that the Community Council would purchase two hanging baskets at a cost of £50-00 together with a further watering system at £19-00.
7. FORESHORE EFFLUENT AND LANDFILL SITE: Carol Diethe gave a brief resume on her interest in this matter and her formation of an environmental group which could take advantage of " The Land-fill Tax Credit Scheme " the next meeting is to be held at 8pm Wednesday 5^th August 1998 in the Gunn Lodge where all interested are invited to attend.
8. LOCAL GALA: It was agreed to abandon having a stall at the forthcoming Gala, but effort will be made to publish an inexpensive brochure to promote the Community Council. This will be made available free at local outlets. (Chairman.)
9. TENNIS NETS: Nets now in situ.
10. OUTGOING COUNCIL: Agreed as discussed at last meeting. (Treasurer.)
11. TRAFFIC CONCERNS: No letter was sent to Army authorities as a new C.O is about to be appointed. A welcoming letter is to be sent to him and an attempt to meet with Army authorities to discuss speeding and the matters surrounding the recent beach exercise. The council will continue to lobby HC. for traffic calming measures, but due to the present financial constraints and the disruption to the roads which are expected from the Water authorities, little progress is expected this year. A private company are to send details of their traffic calming products, which will help with financial comparisons. (Secretary & Chairman.)
12. COMMUNINCATION WITH HIGHLAND COUNCIL: Chairman reports having opened up an avenue in which to communicate with HC. via the Internet. Councillor Peacock, who is meantime on holiday, is also content to communicate via his personal e-mail. Several other sources have been identified and Highland Council are to publish there own web page in the near future.
13. ACTIONING PRIORITIES: Chairman reports having received intimation that HC. have allocated £350 towards project of informative signs in the village. As Martin Hind (Costal Ranger) has already signs on hand to be positioned at the beach and picnic area, it was decided to concentrate on the view point at the Old School. Martin Hinds also undertook to cut the grass at the picnic area, where he wishes to mark out the ground in order to allow the shrubs and flowers which have been planted there, an opportunity to become established. Letter to be sent to roads department requesting signs for advanced notification of the picnic area and informative walk, together with information as to it's wheelchair suitability. (Thorsten.)

16. A.O.C.B.

• Bob Fraser to mute HC. minutes and to report at future meetings.
• Effort to be made to re-establish Community newspaper.
  
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3rd. September, 1998

1. APOLOGIES:- Peter Peacock, Des Stewart
2. SEDERUNT:- Council Members: Mike Galleitch, Pat Taylor, Pat Barrett, Jean Hay, Jacki Thompson, Bob Fraser, John Ferguson Dianne Johnstone, Neil Stewart, Sandra Skinner.

Public: Thorston Fret, Carol Diethe, John Kay.

1. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Approved by Pat Taylor seconded by Jacki Thompson.
2. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE LAST MINUTES: Neil Stewart shown in apologies, when in fact present. Secretary also omitted from the Sederant.
3. N.O.S.W.A: Detailed presentation regarding forthcoming water mains replacement in Ardersier, given by Mark Connelly and Murray Drummond from NOSWA.
   Explanatory leaflet to be delivered to all householders shortly.
4. TREASURER'S UPDATE: Outstanding invoices now settled.
5. PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE: 150 brochures printed courtesy of Ben Jamieson, paper supplied by chairman. Further 200 printed and supplied by Scottish Judo Federation at a nominal cost of £7-00. Distributed to meeting as required and remainder to be made available through local outlets.
6. OUTGOING COUNCIL: List of recurring members at previous council meetings now received and to be acted on. (Treasurer.)
7. TRAFFIC CONCERNS: Chairman reports having had a meeting with 2nd. in command at Fort George. The matter concerning traffic has been noted and are on army standing orders. He was informed that the recent exercise in the bay was arranged directly from HQ. Scotland and the Black Watch regiment had no control of the scenario. With regard to the beach area, he was of the opinion that this exercise was held mainly on army property which is delegated for exercise purpose. If a possible compensation issue arises a contact address was obtained which was passed to Carol for their Environmental group to attend.
   
   Reply received from incoming Commander assuring of future co-operation with village.
   
   Brochures received from " Hazard Co. " re traffic calming measures.
8. ACTIONING PRIORITIES: Thorsten actively pursuing possible designs, costs and permissions for signs at view point in Old School area. (Thorsten.)
9. A.O.C.B:
   • Letter received from HC. requesting that when reporting faulty street lights to include the reference number given on the individual column.
   • Letter received from HC advising an application for a certificate of lawful use for the business being carried out in premises 39 High Street Ardersier has been granted. Specifically, the certificate recognizes and permits Class 4 use of the premises only.
   • Letter received advising of the formation of Nairn and Rural Inverness Local Partnership
   • Invitation received from Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd., for member to attend Airport Consultative meeting. (Pat Taylor)
   • Carol, requests consideration to be given for a litter bin to be sited near the slip-way car park. (Chairman)
   • Neil expressed concern at vehicles reversing onto main road when gates are closed at Castle Stuart. (Chairman)
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_{1st. October, 1998.}

1. APOLOGIES:- Constable Robb, Dianne Johnstone, Jacki Thompson.
2. SEDERUNT:- Council Members: Mike Galleitch, John Ferguson, Bob Fraser, Pat Taylor, Neil Stewart, Grace Stewart, Jean Hay, Sandra Skinner, Pat Barrett, (Peter Peacock).
   Public: Carol Diethe, John Kay. Martina Gow, H. A. Laing, Jessie Kemp, Thorsten Fret.
3. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Approved by Pat Taylor seconded by Neil Stewart.
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE LAST MINUTES: Grace Stewart shown as Des Stewart, date of meeting given as September instead of October.
5. TREASURER'S UPDATE: Deferred.
6. OUTGOING COUNCIL: Deferred.
7. INFORMATIVE SIGNS: Budget of £600-00 agreed for installation/completion of view point marker at Old School, together with Highland Region informative signs to same. (Thorsten).
   Informative signs now in situ at Picnic area. Check to be made as to those on walk way and beach. (Carol)
8. COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER: Steering group formed, comprising of Neil Stewart, Jean Hay, Thorsten Fret, Martina Gow, Mike Galleitch and Samantha Skinner.
9. ACTIONING PRIORITIES: No Project yet identified for village to celebrate Millennium.
10. AIRPORT CONSULTIVE MEETING: Pat Taylor gave informative summary of her attendance at the recent A.C. meeting and has agreed retain and operate file for this and impending issues.
11. LITTER BIN AT SLIPWAY: Letter sent to Highland Council, awaiting reply.
12. TRAFFIC HAZARD AT CASTLE STUART: Letter sent outlying concern.
13. A.O.C.B:
    • Martina Gow, proposed as co-opted member to Community Council by Pat Taylor, seconded by Bob Fraser.
    • Letter from Inverness Provost enquiring as to Village plans for Millennium celebrations. (Mike)
    • Pat Taylor and Martina advised meeting of commencement of new late night bus service. Concern expressed at lack of advertisement of this. Attempt to promote this in the village. (Pat Taylor & John Ferguson)
      Enquiry to be made as to possibility of even later time change. (Martina)
    • Summary of Land Reform Document distributed. (Meeting)
    • Invitation received to attend Rural Forum Annual Conference. No action, document filed.
    • Meeting opened to address Councillor Peacock:
      Issues raised:
      Update requested on Bowling Green.
      Present position of Community Care Centre.
      Situation regarding altzheimers care at Woodland centre, now believed restricted to Inverness residents only.
      Problem regarding Ms. Kemp's personal community charge.
    • Bob commented on the continuing debate as to the lack of footpath on Manse Road near to it's junction with Nairn Road. (Mike)
    • Grace Stewart passed on concerns that she had received regarding obstruction of footpath and increase of litter outside new Chip shop.
      Owner and police to be informed of concern. (Thorsten)
    • Pat Barrett declared that the Public toilets are closed till next season and commented on failure of the security light outside the Old School.
    • Bob called for investigation as to the possibility of installing a picnic bench and seat on the area near the foreshore car park at the entrance of the village, he also announced that the annual Poppy Day has been scheduled for Saturday 25th. October and looks to the residents for their continued support. Bob also agreed to update library with Council minutes and other relevant information.
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Minutes 5th November, 1998.

1. APOLOGIES:- Peter Peacock, Dianne Johnstone, Grace Stewart, John Ferguson, Carol Diethe, Jacki Thompson.
2. SEDERUNT:- Council Members: Mike Galleitch, Pat Taylor, Neil Stewart, Jean Hay Public: John Kay. Martina Gow, Thorsten Fret, Anne Wilson.
3. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Approved by Pat Taylor seconded by Neil Stewart.
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE LAST MINUTES: No matters arising.
5. TREASURER'S UPDATE: Deferred.
6. OUTGOING COUNCIL: Deferred.
7. INFORMATIVE SIGNS: On going. (Thorsten).
   Check to be made as to those on walk way and beach. (Carol)
8. COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER: Ongoing, News package being circulated among steering group. Consideration to be given on Internet Community Site. (Mike)
9. ACTIONING PRIORITIES: Rural transport Initiative to be investigated and application form to be submitted. (Neil)
   Lottery Community Grant Application to be investigated. (Thorsten).
   Projects yet to be identified.
10. LATE NIGHT BUS SERVICE: Martina reports that no later bus will meantime be considered. Service is being monitored and will be reviewed at a later date depending on it's usage. She also due attention to an additional daily service being offered between Inverness and Nairn, which begins on Monday 7^th November. She will publicise this in the village when promotional material is received.
11. LAND REFORM DOCUMENT: E-mail to be sent supporting the proposals. (Mike).
12. COUNCILLOR PEACOCK REPLIES: Mr. Peacock who is meantime in Orkney forwarded the following points by e-mail.
    a. Someone from Social Work should have briefed Mrs. Gow re the Day Centre. This was confirmed and a meeting with Highland Council members and other interested parties is arranged for 10/11/98 (Martina).
    b. The Woodlands Centre does receive Grant Aid from Highland Council Social Work. Position to be clarified from manager of Centre (Martina).
    c. The legal complexities of the Bowling Green have not been untangled and I am still pursuing this.
    d. The Chip Shop has recently been checked out for food hygiene standards, etc. and is OK - I asked that the CC be consulted on the extension to opening hours and you should have a letter on this.
    e. Council Tax were asked to phone Mrs. Laing and explain the situation as it now stood, and this has been done as far as I know.
    f. The `superloo' is regarded as more of a problem than a solution and is not recommended.
13. MANSE ROAD FOOTPATH: Letter sent to Roads department, no reply to date.
14. CHIP SHOP: Proprietors and Police informed of concerns. Mrs. Wilson who attended this meeting informed the council that they were attempting all that was possible to prevent the concerns, but found it difficult to attend to issues which occurred outside their premises.
    There was no objections to the request for later opening.
15. PICNIC BENCH: Deferred.
16. CATH'S CATS: Chairman informed council of telephone call and correspondence received from Di Mowat, 73, Ballifeary Road, Inverness, who was seeking return expense of £851.65 being the sum she had incurred in assisting Cath McCulloch re-house feral cats which were removed from a farm near Ardersier. Enquiry from out going council revealed that assistance promised from various sources had been for material, food and kind. No monetary assistance could or had been promised. Councillors present, who were involved in this matter confirmed this.
    As a result the council cannot further assist in this situation.
    Ms. McCulloch still tends these animals and anyone wishing to help, should contact her at 01463 792745.
17. AOCB:

• NOSWA. Seeking application to build temporary storage for sludge cake at Ardersier Sewage Treatment Works. Arrangement to be made for public meeting with presentation by NOSWA. (Mike)
• Letter received from Mrs. Ashford, Station Road, Ardersier, seeking travel assistance for her son who has been selected to represent Scotland at the British Judo Championships in Sheffield. £20-00 awarded. (Jaqui).
• Reports from CSC. Forestry Products regarding action taken on complaints received. Pat Taylor to file and collate. (Pat).
• No objections to local planning applications received.
• Immanent disposal of army houses in Ardersier, all being surplus to requirements. HC. to meet with MOD. to discuss strategy for sale.
• Merger of medical practice between Nairn and Ardersier. Position to be monitored. (Martina).
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