Minutes of Meeting at Tigh Na Drochaid, Portree
Tuesday, 19 February at 12:30 pm
- Present:
Colin Hutchings, Julia Rudram, Mike Taylor, Mike Dunworth, John Holt, Nicola Rust and, Nora Warby (Way Forward Group); Cllr Ian Renwick, Joan Turkington (Minute Secretary)
- Apologies – Paddy Heath (TAD Manager(p/t)(Business); Una MacLeod and Liz Macleod
- Welcome - Colin welcomed all present to the meeting..
- Approval of Minutes (19 February 2008) Minutes were approved by Mike Dunworth and seconded by Nicola Rust; unanimously approved.
MATTERS ARISING
- Portree Regeneration (PAAC) – Once new Committee have been appointed Bus shelters needed on the Home Farm development. Footpaths also to be discussed. O/S Colin to contact.
- Ardvasar Hotel - Una o/s problem step. O/S
- Broadford Co-op. Stuart Miller CEO advises that Co-op will NOT be including toilet facilities on behalf of Community Council in the Co-op’s refurbishment.
- Broadford Toilets/Highland Council –This matter back on the agenda. Colin to see about refurbishment of these toilets.
- Sconser Ferry Terminal toilets –Colin and John Laing to investigate.
- Gathering hall toilets Since toilets not up to speed/View– R Hillary possible contact - Joan to contact.
- Portree Toilets (The Green) Renovation ongoing. Due for completion Mid-March 2008.
- The Green pedestrian crossing (at Toilets) – Discussion took place on this item and it was agreed that there is no easy solution to re-siting the crossing. Cllr Renwick to check on this via next council meeting.
- Skeabost Hotel - Skeabost Hotel: a) Toilet signs are not clear. b) Gents toilet door and room are far too small as are the ladies. Limited facilities; c) Smugglers Bar fire exit – hazard etc. Action: O/S - Investigate – possible new management
- Lifebeat SLCVO 1000 words profile for Lifebeat article -WHFP O/S
- Highland Council Funding- Highland council to be sent report on their input of £1250 (6 and 12 monthly)Joan/Rosemary Mackinnon re submission
- General Funding – it was suggested that we contact: Round Table, Robertson Homes, Co-op ,Jans, and various others as possible outlets for new funds. LTSB, Awards for All, etc. So far Colin has submitted forms to Co-op for £450 and NHS £450
- Highland Council – Polling stations – Ask that consideration be given to disabled persons – Action: HC(JFT)
- Radar keys – Nicola will get a list from Way Forward Group for those who need a radar key NR
- Pig walk (near Skye Shrubs, Viewfield Road,) Julia noted the AGM on 27 Feb at Aros; also Open Day - bonfire at 1230 pm. BBQ. Colin suggested sponsorship for sausages from Co-op.
- Public liability insurance. To be investigated by MD Action: Mike Dunworth O/S
- Training Courses – by Julia – Joan gave her THANKS for the superb training session organised on 29 January – when’s the next one!!
- Surveys - Marketing surveys to be decided upon – i.e. talk thru; walk thru or total report – Costings to be investigated via other Access Panels. If surveys are carried out then possible donation for services rendered. – Action: O/S - Julia
- Druim na Pairc, Portree (TND) smoothing yet to be done. Signs/Notice NO PARKING. Action: Cllr J Laing/AP/TECS/Trust Housing
- ‘Marketing Access Panel’ Surgeries on Skye and Kyle could be contacted re newsletter/Minutes of Meetings/leaflet drop. Minutes –to be displayed in each Medical Centre – Action: JFT (email system)
- Kyle Court, Inverness – Colin is actioning this item. Cllr Renwick will also check on this on his remit via Housing and Social ‘hat’
- Sleat Medical Centre – access doors Suggest installation of a bell to alert staff. JFT
- Portree Medical Centre – access doors, also cars parked in front of Medical Centre. Suggest installation of a bell to alert staff. JFT
- Portree Hospital – Doors are ‘stiff’; don’t meet disablement criteria-self closers to be adjusted to enable delayed closing. ACTION Joan to contact Manager Chris. McSorley.
NEW BUSINESS
- Emails – Julia did a trial run of forwarding any correspondence (received by her) to all members on computers ; this idea saved time, paper and gave advance information on all matters. Good idea. To be continued.
- Edinbane Community Garden – Mike will discuss this matter with Moira Macdonald of Skeabost and Dist Comm. Council
- Portree Co-op. Renew signs and drains (Colin to contact the Operations Manager.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 2.20 pm with Thanks to the Chair.
Next Meeting: also A.G.M.
Tuesday 18 March 2008
(Venue Tigh Na Drochaid, Portree )
At 12:30pm
Approval of Minutes
Date
Proposed by
Seconded by:
