Minutes
of the Community Council Oct
2005
HELD ON WEDNESDAY 26th OCTOBER 2005
(UNAPPROVED)
CRAIGNURE VILLAGE HALL
PRESENT:
Linda Cameron, Chair
Steve Barlow, Tobermory
Jim Corbett, Lochbuie Tony Proud, Dervaig
Fiona Brown, Pennyghael/Tiroran Paul
Forster, Salen Hazel Yule, Tobermory
Ronnie Campbell, Bunessan Bert
Leitch, Ulva Ferry Linda Dawson Minute/Correspondence
Secretary
1. Apologies:
Adrian Fitness, Craignure/Lochdon Sgt.
Iain Erskine, Strathclyde Police Councillor Alistair
MacDougall
Police Constable Ian Young was welcomed as the
new Policeman for the Ross of Mull, based at Bunessan. Members
introduced themselves.
2. Change to the Agenda
2.2 Proposed Industrial Site at Torosay
Sand Pit:
Andy Knight from TSL sent apologies, but would
attend next meeting to explain proposed Industrial sites at Torosay
sand pit
3. Minutes of the meeting held Wednesday
14th September 2005:
With the exception of the following amendments,
these were approved as an accurate record. Minutes proposed by
Steve Barlow, seconded by Tony Proud.
Item 7.1 bullet point 6
Clydesdale Bank: Capital funding does not apply to the Clydesdale
Bank
Item 11.2 bullet point 3 Steve Barlow-Tobermory:
Multi-purpose building to be erected to provide toilet/ shower
facilities for visiting Coastguard and Yacht Club members
4. Matters arising from the Minutes:
4.1 Web Site:
Temporary site at the moment. It was agreed to
include names of committee and area represented. Community Councils
can also register on the Community Councils web page free of
charge. This would be looked into
4.2 Ulva Ferry School House:
Still not occupied. Housing Association has the
right to reclaim a house. Action: Letter to Housing
Association to act immediately
4.3 20 mph Speed Limit-Tobermory Area:
E-mail received from Kaz Rigby. Signs not
erected, not received. Order has not yet been issued by Argyll and
Bute Council.
4.4 Dervaig Road Signs:
No response received from Neil Brown, Argyll and
Bute Council
4.5 Bunessan Cemetery:
Linda Cameron sent letter, awaiting reply
4.6
Passing Place Leaflets:
E-mail received from Ian Fox, CalMac. Will
investigate and endeavour to have the sign and leaflet holder rehung
as soon as possible.
4.7 Tunnock’s 2005 Tour of Mull Rally:
PC Young reported a few alcohol related problems
on the Saturday night, but successful event and went well. Linda
Cameron attended reception, representing Mull Community Council.
Event hosted by Argyll and Bute Council at Western Isles Hotel,
Tobermory.
4.8 West Ardhu and Langamull Woodlands:
Tony Proud agreed to contact Colin Morrison to
see if action still required from Community Council
4.9 Clydesdale Bank:
Responses received from George Lyon MSP, Jamie
McGrigor MSP, Royal Bank of Scotland and Bank of Scotland. Bank of
Scotland currently reviewing the service with possibility of
increasing it. Royal Bank of Scotland will bear in mind our request
when van routes are reviewed
4.10CalMac:
Families with two cars may have to wait until
April 2006 for a decision. Barrier has been taken away. Tickets
still being checked. Have to have a separate ticket for a trailer
and car, but not for a livestock trailer. 6, 10 and 30 journey
tickets are available on other islands, why not Mull. Problems with
overbooking on the 4 pm ferry. It was requested that there should
be a 6 pm ferry every night of the year especially during the
winter. Ronnie Campbell agreed to raise at the Ferry
Committee meeting.
4.11 Progressive Care Centre:
Response received. Board of Directors met and
have decided to invite Linda Cameron to become a Director of the PCC.
All agreed that Linda Cameron should still represent Mull Community
Council on the Board. People very concerned about the uncertainty
of the project. Hopefully meetings to be held during early/middle
November, Tobermory, Craignure and Bunessan to inform public on
plans. Clarification needed on the closure of Dun Aros (will it
remain open until new PCC built). Letter to NHS requesting
specific date for closure
4.12 Pennyghael Community Centre:
E-mail received from Ian Schofield, members
informed of the content. Letter of support from Mull
Community Council would be sent
4.13 Tobermory School
E-mail received from Headteacher, members
informed of the content. As the school role has increased, it was
suggested that a “Lollipop” person could be employed. Letter
to Neil Brown requesting the situation be looked at when all parking
arrangements in Tobermory are reviewed
4.14 Dog Fouling-Tobermory:
Letter received from George McQueen, Argyll and
Bute Council, stating not Council policy to put up dog fouling bins
any longer, but signs could be put on litterbins, these can be used
if dog waste is properly contained. Requested that the Environment
Warden could monitor the situation
5. Police Matters:
Leading up and during the Festive season a safety
campaign will be introduced with more patrols in operation. Paul
Forster asked question regarding Falcon speed gun. PC Young
would speak to Sgt. Iain Erskine
6. Any other correspondence received:
6.1 Community Councils AGM:
19th November at Pitlochry, no-one
able to go
6.2
SEPA Magazine:
Tribute to Alice Lambert reported in
September/October edition. Linda read out. Also new water controls
are on the way, but not known if would affect private household
supplies
6.3
Hebridean Partnership:
E-mail received from Mark Carter requesting
update on the Partnerships activities as he would be on the island.
May re-invite at a later stage. An article had also appeared in the
Press and Journal with comments from Kirsty Macleod, Spean Bridge
regarding Marine National Parks
6.5 E-Mail received from David Woodhouse,
representing MICT:
Wanting to set up meeting with a Community
Council representative, West Highland Housing Association and MICT.
Linda Cameron not happy with request, e-mailed Gregor Cameron from
the Housing Association and he will now be attending 9th
November meeting of Mull Community Council
7. Paul Forster:
7.1
Renewable Energy Forum:
Meetings put on hold until 2/3 members of the
Forum have met with George Lyon MSP to discuss options for funding
on all forms of renewable energy and energy savings. Individuals
approach too expensive. It was suggested that the Scottish
Parliament should make Mull a test case for domestic wind turbines,
solar power and wood chip. Attendance at the recent roadshow
disappointing, 28 Bunessan, 15 Craignure
7.2 MICT Update:
Conference and AGM will be held 3rd
November 10.30 am – 4.30 pm, Craignure Hall, with presentations by
various organisations. Time not convenient for people who work.
Concern was expressed about the cross-action regarding West Highland
Housing Association, Archipelago Forum and Argyll and Bute roads.
Re roads: now a sub-group formed, which were elected at public
meeting. Members expressed the view that MICT should be supporting
the “Keep Mull Moving” campaign. Paul Forster would take the
concerns raised to the next meeting of MICT. He also agreed to
attend the AGM and report back at the next meeting
8. Redrawing NHS Boundaries in Argyll and
Clyde:
Meetings held 10th October, Craignure.
Workshop in the afternoon, only 2 attended. 25 attended the evening
session. Fiona Brown attended on behalf on the Mull Community
Council and gave feedback. Concerns expressed about losing Oban
hospital and links to Glasgow. Assured that Oban hospital was under
no threat and that links to Glasgow and Paisley hospitals would be
maintained. The three options being realistically considered all
put Mull into NHS Highland. Option 2 could be the best option as
this took off the main urban area of Inverclyde and Helensburgh. It
was agreed by members of Mull Community Council that Option 2 would
be best for Mull. Members of the public have until 4th
November to register their vote. Linda Cameron thanked
Fiona Brown for attending.
9. Archipelago Forum:
Agreed to attend a future meeting. No mention of
fish farms needs debate.
10. Finance Report:
Closing Balance: £2,481.01
11. Housing Matters:
11.1 Torloisk Estate (Housing Repair
Programme):
Letter received from DM MacKinnon Estates
Limited, asking for support with view to letting refurbished houses
on Short Assured Tenancies to local families. Agreed that a
letter be sent
12. Roads and Transport:
12.1 Telephone lines beside
roads:
Telephone cable must be put down a certain
depth. Letter to BT requesting that they bury the cables
12.2 Lochbuie, Dervaig and
Pennyghael areas:
Potholes bad in these areas, with some stretches
impassable. Letter to Neil Brown, Argyll and Bute Council
13. “Keep Mull Moving” Campaign:
Linda Cameron gave an update:
Last meeting 7th October, Duart
Castle. Jim Mather MSP, Councillor Duncan MacIntyre, Stewart Turner
and Neil Brown, Argyll and Bute Council attended. Almost 3,000 have
signed the petition. Letter of support received from Holiday Mull.
Group advised to put the trip to Edinburgh on hold until the Impact
Study has been carried out. 15 consultants pulled out of the first
round, out to tender again. The use of a tarring plant being
explored by Argyll and Bute Council and using local material.
Donations are being received from local residents and businesses.
Much appreciated. MICT unable to help with funding.
Meeting of HiTrans Strategic Policy Committee met
on 14th October in Oban, Linda Dawson handed in letter to
Charlie King, Chairman, on behalf of the campaign group. Argyll and
Bute Council are working with the Keep Mull Moving group as are MP
and MSP’s
14. Local Reports from Community
Councillors:
14.1 Hazel Yule-Tobermory:
Requested that a Code of Conduct be prepared for
members of the public who wish to attend Community Council
meetings. The Code of Conduct is already set out within the
Standing Orders for the Operation of Community Councils within
Argyll and Bute and Community Councillors should be aware.
14.2
Paul Forster-Salen:
Forestry Commission using a pecker machine from
8.30 am – 7.30 pm and weekends since June. Noise affects all in the
village. Residents not informed beforehand. Paul to write
letter on behalf of the residents.
14.3 Jim Corbett-Lochbuie:
Requested that gravestones at Balure be reseated.
It was noted that this work has already started in other areas
around the island.
15. Letter handed from Hazel Yule-Tobermory
rep to Chair:
As previously agreed Mull Community Council
cannot, in the main, be involved in domestic disputes, but all
Community Councillors should act responsibly, given their position
within the Community.
16. Time and Date of Next Meeting:
7.30 pm Wednesday
9th November 2005
Craignure Hall |
