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Minutes of the Community Council   May 2005

MINUTES OF THE MULL COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 11TH MAY 2005

CRAIGNURE VILLAGE HALL

PRESENT:

Linda Cameron, Chair

Fiona Brown, Pennyghael/Tiroran          Bert Leitch, (Co-opted member for Ulva Ferry)

Ronnie Campbell, Bunessan     Tony Proud, Dervaig      Linda Dawson Secretary

Paul Forster, Salen     1 member of the public

1.         Apologies:

Sgt. Iain Erskine, Strathclyde Police       Councillor Alistair MacDougall                Hazel Yule, Tobermory

A welcome was extended to Mr. Bill Green from the Forestry Commission, who gave a presentation on the felling and restocking requirements for Garmony and Lettermore.

2.         Minutes of the April Meeting:

With the exception of the following amendment, these were approved as an accurate record.  Proposed by Paul Forster and seconded by Ronnie Campbell

Page 2 Item 6 – Finance Report – the closing balance should read:        £2,109.30

3.         Matters Arising:

3.1    Salen Footways:

Timescale required for any funding which may become available.  Letter to be sent to Neil Brown at Argyll and Bute Council.                                                                                                                                                                                                            Action: LD

3.2    Cal-Mac ferry complaint:

Linda Cameron informed members of the response from Cal-Mac to Mrs. Russell’s original complaint. Other areas of concern raised: waiting room only open half hour before sailing, charge imposed for toilets, unable to leave luggage.  E-mail also received from Jenny Reddaway, Tobermory highlighting other areas of concern.  Further meeting held next week.  Ronnie would update members at the next meeting.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Action: RC

 4.         Correspondence:

4.1   Letter received from the Head Teacher at Bunessan School regarding the proposed 20 mph speed limit signs.  Linda Cameron informed members of the content.  Due to the proposed variance in speeds approaching the school, this could be dangerous and cause an accident.  It was also noted that the Head Teacher had not been consulted about the proposal.  Linda Cameron agreed to keep the Community Council informed.                                                                                                                               Action: LC

4.2   Letter received from Duncan Swinbanks, Mull and Iona Swimming Pool Association.  The Sportscotland grant for £192,897 has been approved.  Balance of £300,000 still required

4.3   Letter from R. Cowper Argyll and Bute Council re anti-social behaviour order.  Apologies would be sent for delay in responding.  Comments would be welcome.  Committee will be updated on progress.

4.4   Letter from Association of Community Councils.  AGM to be held in Inverary 4th June 2005.  Send reply, unable to send representative.                                                                                                                                            Action: LD

4.5   Response received from Steve Barlow re letter of complaint from the residents of St. Mary’s.  Linda Cameron informed members of the content.  Once again Community Council cannot get involved in neighbourly disputes

5.         Elections for the Community Council:

Linda Cameron had spoken to Jane Gillies, Argyll and Bute Council.  Elections will take place for the vacant seats.  John Wilson has agreed to be the Returning Officer.  It was suggested that Jim Corbett, Lochbuie and Bert Leitch, Ulva Ferry be co-opted on to the committee for the roads issue only.  All present agreed.  It was hoped they would stand for re-election.

6.         Marquee:

One section sent away for emergency repair, extra pegs purchased.  Cost £170.38 plus transport cost.  Marquee will have complete overhaul and repair at the end of the season.  Legal advice to be sought about insurance.  Check with Jim Corbett whether Rugby Club borrowed the floor.  Tony Proud agreed to send a cheque for the container.                                                                                                                                     Action: LD/TP

Bert Leitch agreed to follow up offer made by John Clayton for marquee.          Action: BL

7.         Finance Report:

The final accounts have been audited.  Copy will be given out at the next meeting.  The closing balance in the account is:                                                                                                                                                                                                £2017.75

8.         Roads and Transport:

Ø      No letter on the proposed weight restrictions received by Craignure or Lochdon residents.  Maureen Dehany to be contacted.                                                                                                                                 Action: LD

Ø      Islanders are receiving a response from Nicol Stephen MSP.

Ø      Noted that Tony Proud attended a Planning meeting in Oban when roads were discussed.  Also the Garmony sea wall will be repaired.

Ø      It is hoped that MP’s MSP’s and the Press will attend the public meeting on 27th May, Craignure.

Ø      E-mail received from Councillor MacDougall.  Argyll and Bute Council is to withdraw the current proposals for Ledaig Car Park, Tobermory following a significant number of objections to the proposed scheme of charges.

Ø      Following a recent motorcycle accident at Glen Forsa, no warning signs put up to alert drivers.  Letter to Kaz Rigby, Argyll and Bute Council.                                                                                                            Action: LD

8.1    Public Meeting on Proposed Weight Restrictions:

Ø      8 p.m. Friday 27th May 2005 at Craignure Hall.

Ø      Local people will be asked to speak and Ronnie Campbell agreed to speak on behalf of The National Farmers Union.  Other business would be contacted.

Ø      Poster would be prepared advertising the event, to be displayed in prominent areas

Ø      It was agreed that the petition would be handed to the MSP’s at the meeting

 

9.         Local Reports from Community Councillors:

9.1                    Paul Forster, Salen:

Ø      Fire Station – Letter to be sent to Strathclyde Fire Service supporting the concerns of the local volunteer fire service                                                                                                                                                 Action: LD

9.2                    Ronnie Campbell, Bunessan:

Ø      Queried whether the Community Council had received a copy of the Local Plan.  Linda Dawson reported that copies would be sent out shortly.

Ø      Wished it to be noted that no election candidates had visited the island since the election.

 

10.     Date of next Meeting:

 

Wednesday 8th June 2005

8 pm Craignure Village Hall