Minutes of Staffin Community Council held in Staffin School on 4 th July 2006

Present:

Les Downes (Chair), Sylvia Porter (Acting Secretary), Isobel MacDonald

Apologies:

Maolios Caimbeul, Sheena MacLeod, Janet Lamont, Angus MacLeod

The previous minutes were proposed and seconded by Les and Sylvia, as there was nobody else able to do it. There were not enough members present for a quorum, so no decisions were made.

Matters arising

1. Fire Brigade: The temporary building is now up, but we are not sure if operational yet. The matter to stay open until then
2. Potholes: It has been noted that the yellow spray paint has been used around Staffin, presumably pending repairs, but the Bealach is still very bad. Les to inform Harold Yates and Richard Cairns.
3. Village Officer: Nothing heard as yet. The matter to stay open until we hear something
4. Bins Slip: Still not secured, and are both over full. Les to inform the council and ask them to empty them more regularly.
5. No camping signs: Still no signs, and the campers are beginning to arrive. Les to chase the matter up
6. Inspector Donald MacLean: Les has still not managed to arrange a meeting
7. Caravan at Ellishadder: Matter in the hands of the planning office. Closed
8. Drains at Breckery: Still not been done. Les to speak to the council

Treasurers Report

£437-79 in the account. Staffin Trust have asked for a donation as there are not enough members present, the matter pending until the next meeting

Highland Council Business

Planning; 3 Grealin – dwelling house – no objections

Local plan: Questionnaire completed

Other Correspondence

Scottish Water: Forum information and new website information

Community Care: Forum information and newsletter

BURA: closing date passed

NHS: newsletter

Transerve: They have taken over the roads contract from Bear, and are a subsidiary of Balfour Beattie

Portree High School Minutes

UHI Newsletter

AOBC

There have been a few complaints regarding the low water pressure in Digg. Everyone has been advised to contact the water board office in Portree

Cemeteries at Sartle and Culnacnoc: Complaints have been received that the contractors responsible for the grass cutting are leaving the gates open when they leave. The cows have been into Sartle cemetery, luckily causing no damage to headstones. Les to inform John MacDonald (H/C).

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting is Tuesday 5 th September 2006 at 7-30pm at the school.

The meeting closed at 8pm

Les Downes (Chairperson/Treasurer) Sylvia Porter (Acting secretary)

Copies to:

Shops (2)

C1400

Post Office

Community Notice Board

John MacDonald (H/C)

Members (7)