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    Minutes of Meeting at Tigh Na Drochaid, Portree
    Tuesday, 18 March 2008 at 12:30 pm

    1. Present:

    Colin Hutchings, Mike Dunworth, Nicola Rust, (Way Forward Group); Cllr Ian Renwick, Liz Macleod, and Joan Turkington (Minute Secretary)

    1. Apologies – Mike Taylor, Julia Rudram, Nora Warby, Paddy Heath- TAD Manager(Business); Una MacLeod, and John Holt,
    2. Welcome                                             - Colin welcomed all present to the meeting..
    3. Approval of Minutes (19 February 2008) Minutes were proposed by Cllr Ian Renwick and seconded by Nicola Rust; unanimously approved.
    4.  

    Due to absence of Mike Taylor- Treasurer (Family Illness) the AGM will be held on 15 April 2008. No Financial statement available till 15 April 2008.

    MATTERS ARISING

    1. Portree Regeneration (PAAC) – Colin informed the meeting that a Board of 11 persons had been formed. He now intended contacting the new Ward Manager (Jan Laing) regarding bus shelters, footpaths etc. CH
    2. Ardvasar Hotel - Una o/s problem step. O/S
    3. Broadford Co-op. Colin has written to Mr O’Neill (the new CEO) and awaits written confirmation regarding the proposed refurbishment of the Co-op at Broadford. Action CH
    4. Broadford Toilets/Highland Council –This matter back again on the agenda. Colin to contact – TECS/J Laing (Ward Manager) re the refurbishment of these toilets.
    5. Sconser Ferry Terminal toilets – Colin to contact – TECS/J Laing (Ward Manager) re these toilets
    6. Gathering hall toilets Since toilets not up to speed/View– R Hillary possible contact - Joan to contact. Letter sent
    7. Portree Toilets (The Green) Renovation ongoing. Due for completion end-March 2008.
    8. The Green pedestrian crossing (at Toilets) – Further discussion took place on this item and it was agreed that there is no easy solution to re-siting the crossing. This will be further pursued. Cllr Renwick to check on this at next council meeting 28 April (Glendale at 2 pm)
    9. 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 – New Owners are Kyle Hotels.
    10. Lifebeat SLCVO 1000 words profile for Lifebeat article -WHFP O/S
    11. Highland Council Funding- Joan submitted necessary documents also signed SLA (by Colin and Joan) posted 1st class mail. Await cheque. Joan/Rosemary Mackinnon
    12. 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 NHS awarded us £200 (asked for £450) – oversubscribed. Colin has submitted form to Co-op for £450.(Outstanding) well done CH
    13. Highland Council – Polling stations – Ask that consideration be given to disabled persons – Action: HC(JFT)
    14. Radar keys – Nicola has given a list of 5/6 keys needed by members of the Way Forward Group NR/CH
    15. Pig walk (near Skye Shrubs, Viewfield Road,)  Nicola reported that monies are now available to put in place passing places for electric buggies, also picnic tables.
    16. Public liability insurance. Mike D reported that NFU will report back with their findings on our future insurance cover. MD/NFU

    Training Courses – by Julia – Joan gave her THANKS for the superb training session organised on 29 January – when’s the next one!! Action -JRThe next topic will be ‘Reading Plans’ & ‘recommended measurements’
    Suggested date – 9.30 – 12.00 – May 20th (morning of the May meeting – to save travel expences.)

    1.  
    2. 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
    3. Druim na Pairc, Portree (TND) smoothing yet to be done. Signs/Notice NO PARKING. CH received a letter from Trust Housing (Mr D F Blair) addressing our issues.  Action: CH/ Trust Housing
    4. ‘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 – Progressing. Action: JFT (email system)
    5. Kyle Court, Inverness – Joan received an email from Natalie Morell (NHS) acknowledging our complaints. (copy attached) NHS Board meeting May 2008 for action Action – Joan Email sent
    6. Sleat Medical Centre – access doors Suggest installation of a bell to alert staff. Joan dealing with this via Practice Manager.
    7. Portree Medical Centre – access doors, also cars parked in front of Medical Centre. Suggest installation of a bell to alert staff. Being dealt with via email – Practice Manager. Action - Joan
    8. Portree Hospital – Joan visited Chris McSorley to raise the various issued outlined (copy attached) . These were emailed to Natalie Morell (NHS) ACTION Joan email sent

    NEW BUSINESS

    1. Edinbane Community Garden – Mike D discussed this with Moira Macdonald of Skeabost and Dist Comm. Council. Outwith their remit. Joan to contact Calum Macphee local resident in Edinbane. She spoke to Calum – also outwith their remit – no funds – only unpaid volunteers.Joan has actioned
    2. Portree Co-op. Renew signs and drains – in progress.
    3. Liz had received an email from SDEF re a request to complete a Summary, but too late for our input.
    4. February Minutes now live on web site. Joan
    5. All Minutes to be emailed to Rosemary Mackinnon – Action Joan

    There being no further business, the meeting closed at 1.50 pm with Thanks to the Chair.

    Next Meeting:  also A.G.M.
    Tuesday 15 April 2008
    (Venue Tigh Na Drochaid, Portree )
    At 12:30pm

    Approval of Minutes
    Date                  15 April 2008
    Proposed by      Cllr Ian Renwick
    Seconded by:     Nicola Rust

 
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