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    Minutes of Meeting

    held at Tigh Na Drochaid, Portree

Tuesday, 28 April 2009 at 12:30 pm 
 

  1. Welcome:– Chair Colin welcomed all those present.
  2. Present: Colin Hutchings, Mike Dunworth, Nicola Rust, Nora Warby, Margaret McKay, Donald McKay, Pauline Smith. John Holt, Julia Rudram, Una MacLeod, Jim Towers and Joan Turkington (Minute Secretary).
  3. Apologies- Cllr Ian Renwick, Caroline Gould, Liz Macleod, Wendie Elliot.
  4. Approval of Minutes (31 March 2009): Minutes were proposed by John Holt, seconded by Mike Dunworth, and unanimously approved.
 
  1. MATTERS ARISING:
 
  1. PACC [Portree Area Community Company Ltd]  – Jim Towers will raise the subject of footpaths at Home Farm at the next Local Access Forum- October 2009. Action: Jim Towers. O/S
  2.  Ardvasar Hotel – Julia will visit Hotel when next in Sleat. ?6 months. Joan noted that planning permission has been refused for Richard Jeffrey. Action: Julia
  3.  Broadford Co-op.- Toilet roll holders NOT installed. o/s. Action CH
  4.  Broadford Toilets/Highland Council –Toilet seat in the disabled toilet has been replaced. Taps need replacement. Doors and sinks still to be done. –Health and safety issue! Jim Towers gave an update on toilets at Carbost. Apparently they were designated temporary over 20 years ago; a notice has been placed on Carbost toilet door – ‘Closed…..’. See article in the Free Press. Public health problem - …beach…!Action: O/S email Mark Crowe with cc JL Highland Council
  5.  Discretionary Grants/ General Funding / Marketing [see page 4]
  6.  Skeabost Hotel – Julia, Mike and Nicola will visit after Easter. O/S
  7.  Public liability insurance. Matter to be raised at the H. John Holt, Mike Dunworth and Joan T will be present for SLAP. Action: Joan
  8.  Surveys.– Ongoing.
  9.  NHS HIGHLAND – NATALIE MOREL refers..
  10.  Radar Keys –Sign is now on the door of Disabled toilet – CAB have a key; open during Office hours CAB. Action: TECS Mark Crowe. Thanks.
  11.  Kyle Village– kerbs being done, Bank of Scotland pavements being done, resurfacing of road ? Get update from Mark Crowe Action: TECS – Mark Crowe O/S
  12.  Alliance meeting – is scheduled for 30 April – Kyleakin Hall – see attached Agenda etc. [Julia, Nora and Nicola unable to a ttend-WFG AGM.] However John, Mike D and Joan will represent SLAP. Action: John H, Mike D and Joan
  13.  The Constitution – A special sub-committee comprising Mike Dunworth, Colin Hutchings and John Holt – further info to be advised, e.g. venue etc. could be revised to incorporate ‘ people who face barriers or represent someone who does.[face barriers] Next AGM 2009 NOTED + trustees? To be held-over till later TBA Action: Colin H
  14.  Portree - Parking for disabled – new legislation has been passed by the Parliament  – Capability Scotland Dropped kerbs etc. signage etc]. Various members requested that better signage in general necessary in Portree re parking spaces for disabled persons. eg at Library [former] To be prioritised.  Action Mark Crowe TECS O/S
  15.  Columba 1400 – [SEE ATTACHMENT]; Travel arrangements made; Joan to contact Manager for booking of suitable room for training, panel meeting and survey afterwards. Cancel TND – Joan/Marlene Action: Joan/Columba 1400

  1.  Co-op Portree - It was reported that the dropped kerb at the back of the needed attention; also ‘pavement bit…missing’; Colin said he would contact TECS . apparently there is only funding available for 2 dropped kerbs. Need to prioritise. Action: .Mark Crowe O/S
  2.  Kyle – TECS to update on this matter Action: Mark Crowe O/S.
  3.  Portree High School – Mike to send letter of Thanks to Morrison Construction and Head Teacher at the High School for all co-operation in getting things done once all issues have been completed. Action: Mike Dunworth
  4.  Better Health Services – A member was involved in a survey re [leaflet copy] this is being ‘rolled out’ Scotland wide. GP services is the next survey to be considered. Ongoing
  5.  Nicola and Nora – Core paths etc. – ongoing re-assessment – half day training TBA. Action: Nicola R
  6.  Broadford Service point – no disabled parking. Letter or email to Highland Council.
 
    1. TREASURER’S REPORT
  • The Treasurer gave a financial report.
 
    1. TRAINING - Training Courses –next – subject ‘Health and Safety and Risk Assessment’. Columba 1400 combined with usual Panel Meeting and survey of Columba 1400 – car share etc. 26 May – Venue Staffin. Action: ALL
 
    1. NEW BUSINESS
  1. Colin reported that in the Planning Office in Portree there is a push-pad on inside door, but none on OUTSIDE door. O/S
  2. Colin intimated that the panel would be in receipt of further funding of £750 in 2009 and £750 in 2010 – Keith Robertson of SDEF advised Colin of this in a phone call. Official letter in post.
  3. Colin requested that Joan review the phone numbers and email addresses for panel members.
  4. Jim T said that a course on moving and handling [for Carers] would take place in Kyle on Friday 1st May – sorry for short notice.
 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 2.30 pm with Thanks to the Chair.

 

Next Meeting: 

      Tuesday 26 May 2009

      VENUE Columba 1400, Staffin

      TIME – meet up at Resource Centre at 945 am – thereafter we will all depart for Staffin in various cars. 
       

Approval of Minutes

Date:  26 May 2009

Proposed by:   Mike Dunworth

Seconded by:  John Holt 

Discretionary Grants/General Funding/ Marketing the Access Panel’ – An application has been made to a possible funder, but as yet no reply. Action Nicola Rust

Leaflets will be re-designed. Wendie/Bruce volunteered. On going. Action Wendie & Bruce

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Review. NHS Highland August/September 2009 
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