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Ardersier and Petty Community Council Directory of Minutes: 1999.

07th January 1999 Bus shelter, Internet site, Millenium celebration, Development plan, Picnic bench, Culture/leisure strategy, Secretary's resignation, New councillor, Compulsory purchase of land, NOSWA damage.

04th February 1999 Internet site, Millenium celebration, Development plan, Picnic bench, NOSWA, Inverness & District Local Plan, Compulsory purchase of land, Sandra Law, MacKintosh Commission, LETS scheme, Community Care Centre.

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Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 7th January, 1999.

1. APOLOGIES: Pat Barrett, Sandra Skinner Grace Stewart.
2. SEDERUNT:
   Council: Mike Galleitch, Jackie Thompson, Pat Taylor John Ferguson, Neil Stewart, Jean Hay,
   Bob Fraser.
   Public: John Kay. Martina Gow, Thorsten Fret, Carol Diethe, Helen Robinson
3. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Approved by by Jackie Thompson, seconded Martina Gow.
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE LAST MINUTES: Pat Taylor omitted from apologies.
   Martina reports that Campbelltown site for bus shelter has been approved and will confirm that an even later bus service is now in operation. She will also continue to lobby appropriate agencies for Day Care Centre.
5. TREASURER'S UPDATE: Jackie reports account presently stands at £2,268 (Jackie)
6. OUT GOING COUNCIL: Book tokens to the total value of £70-00 has been purchased and are to be sent with a thank you letter to those concerned.
7. INFORMATIVE SIGNS: On going. (Thorsten).
8. COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER: News package still being circulated among steering group.
9. INTERNET SITE: Chairman reports internet site up and running. He gave a brief demonstration, to which all gave approval. It was also agreed that attempt be made to encourage local businesses to advertise with the community page in an effort to defer the expense in running and maintaining the site. Any community matter will be considered for possible inclusion and added to the site as it develops. (Mike)
10. ACTIONING PRIORITIES: Decision should be made as to the Communities intentions for celebration of the millenium and enquiry be made from other village agencies, to avoid duplication of effort. (All)
    It is hoped that APES. plans for the foreshore may come to fruition by then and would serve as a focus for some event. A presentation of their proposals will take place in the Gunn Lodge on Wednesday 13th January. All interested parties are invited to attend.
    Rural transport Initiative: Neil attempting to finalise application form for February. (Neil)
11. DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Chairman circulated copy of draught development plan for consideration and amendment to council. (All)
12. PICNIC BENCH: Bob reports having received a favourable estimate from Ness Landscapes (£80-00) for permanent erection and construction of bench. Council agreed for this to go ahead, and Bob has volunteered to oversee project to completion. (Bob)
13. MEETING: Tolst reports having attended locus of community/business meeting at allotted time, when none of the organisers appeared.
14. CULTURE/LEISURE STRATEGY: Chairman unable to attend, but contacted organiser, who will forward a synopsis of the meeting. (Mike)
15. SECRETARY: Dianne intimated through the Chairman, that she can no longer afford the time to attend as secretary and has subsequently tendered her resignation. After a short discussion it was agreed that the Chairman also act as secretary, assisted by Jean Hay when required. This arrangement has afforded a vacancy on the Council and nominations were sought for a replacement. Jackie Thomson proposed Martina Gow which was seconded by Pat Taylor. No other nominations were forthcoming. Martina Gow, now a member of Ardersier and Petty Community Council.
16. A.O.C.B.:

• Letter received via Councillor Peacock regarding land adjacent to the foreshore, (including the old bowling green) which may be considered under compulsory purchase. Letter to be sent to Councillor Peacock of our wish to develop these sites. (Mike)
• I.L.P. Member required to attend workshop of forthcoming Inverness Local Plan. (Pat Taylor)
• NEW LIBRARIES (Questionnaire): Jean Hay to complete and return.
• NEW FOREST (Initiative) No project identified. Passed to Martina.
• ELGIN Rural Forum: No interest expressed.
• RURAL Grant Initiative: Passed to Martina for possible consideration by Hall Committee.
• NOSWA: Concern was expressed as to a number of landscape areas which have been damaged by works vehicles. Observers to be encouraged to complain directly to NOSWA and chairman to contact NOSWA. (Mike)
  
  Date and time of next meeting 8 pm. Thursday 4^th. February 1999 in the 'Old School Hall' Ardersier.
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Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 4th February, 1999

1. APOLOGIES: Pat Barrett, Sandra Skinner, Jean Hay, Grace Stewart, Neil Stewart, Thorsten Fret, Cons. Robb, John Ferguson, David Gerrard.
2. SEDERUNT: Council Mike Galleitch, Jacki Thompson, Pat Taylor, Bob Fraser, Martina Gow, Public: John Kay. Carol Diethe.
3. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Approved by, Bob Fraser, seconded Pat Taylor.
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE LAST MINUTES: There was no matters arising.
5. TREASURER'S UPDATE: Jackie reports account presently stands at £2,295 (Jackie)
6. OUT GOING COUNCIL: Book tokens now have been sent to those concerned.
7. INFORMATIVE SIGNS: Jackie reports having contacted leader II to find that the completion date for the grant is March 99. Further enquiry revealed that the Roads department appear to have misplaced the relevant paperwork. Enquiry continuing. (Thorsten)
8. COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER: News package still being circulated among steering group.
9. INTERNET SITE: Chairman reports That he has further updated the site to include more history and old views of the district. He suggested that we consider a memorial page and Apes should similarly be featured. Bob is to try and collate the names on the village memorial and Carol will supply the design for APES. Any other group in the village who wish to be included in the site should be encouraged to submit information. (Mike, Bob, Carol.)
10. ACTIONING PRIORITIES: Martina reported on behalf of the Hall committee who are anxious to hold an event and are willing to co-operate with the council. Several suggestions were muted but concern was expressed at the number of other events which may be held locally and in Inverness, which may effect village efforts. It is believed that The Gunn Lodge are to hold a marquee event and Pat Haydon (Chair of Inverness Millenium Party) has already booked the 'Old School Hall' on the 31st December and 1st January, Her plans are not yet known. No consensus was formed at this time. Other more permanent ideas to commemorate 2000, were suggested, such as Bulb planting, Beach cairn, Public bench, Village clock, and Cemetery clean up. No decision made. Rural transport Initiative: Neil absent. No report made. (Neil)
11. DEVELOPMENT PLAN: The draft development plan was met with good response but Martina suggested that a higher profile be placed on common objectives as well as political and financial issues. Chairman was requested to continue with the report. (All)
12. PICNIC BENCH: Bob meantime trying to obtain permission for the permanent erection of the bench, from HC. (Bob)
13. INVERNESS AND DISTRICT LOCAL PLAN: Chairman requested that as many as the council possible attend this meeting which will be held at 7- 30 pm. on Thursday 11th February in the 'Old School Hall'. Other interested villagers should similarly be encouraged to attend.
14. CULTURE/LEISURE STRATEGY: A further meeting has been arranged for Feb 24th. Jacki will ask Tolst to attend. (Tolst)
15. COMPULSORY PURCHASE OF LAND: Chairman reports having sent communication to Councillor Peacock, as agreed, intimating our wish to have these sites developed. Carol wished the suggestions made at APES. meeting be minuted for consideration. These include:- Secure accommodation for water sport equipment, Bird hide, Play area, Picnic area, Craft workshops and display, Sculptural/art arena, Giant Chess, Themed heritage centre, BMX bike track, Bowling green, Community garden and public walk along disused railway line.
16. NEW LIBRARIES (Questionnaire) Jean absent, no report.
17. NOSWA. WORKS: Chairman reports that a representative will attend next meeting.
18. A.O.C.B.:
    • Letter received from Mrs Sandra Law requesting assistance with heritage display and talk which she wishes to organise in the near future. She also requests that local memorabilia be loaned for this event. Chairman to write Mrs Law regarding this. (Mike)
    • Letter received, requesting response to report by MacKintosh Commission on community councils. No such report apparently received.
    • Application received to apply for inclusion to SOC, (Scottish Community LETS scheme). ( )
    • Martina to actively resume lobbying for Community Care Centre and to act as liaison source for future grant aid applications.
      

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