Minutes of Staffin Community Council held in Staffin School 7th March 2006
Present:
Les Downes (Chair), Sylvia Porter (Acting Secretary), Janet Lamont.
Apologies:
Norma Young, Sheena MacLeod, Angus MacLeod, Isobel MacDonald
There were not enough members for a quorum. Also the minutes could not be approved, as only Sylvia and Les were present at the previous meeting.
Matters Arising:
Fire Brigade: A letter has been received from the Fire Master thanking us for inviting him to the meeting. He is looking at alternative buildings for the fire station as discussed at the previous meeting. Matter to be left open. From David MacVicar (factor) has stated that the delay is due to the landowner not agreeing to the compensation figure and signing the consent form for the permanent site (at the time of the phone call – it may have been done now)
A855: Still ongoing problems. To stay open indefinitely
Village Officer: We still have time to apply for the money before 31st March, but not enough of us present to make a decision, so to be discussed next time if enough members present
Bins at Slip: Richard Cairns will have a look a the situation
Bus Shelters: All completed
CC AGM: Due to the time of it in Broadford, no one able to attend (there was no-one present from any North End CC’s due to the time). Matter closed
Bones at Cemetery: Due to the weather no one has been up to check to see if they have been cleared.
Beach Signs: No enquiries have been made as Harold Yates is having a sign made and will erect it.
Angus MacLeod: Although moved from the area, can stay on the CC, as a co-opted member but has no voting rights
Treasurers Report:
There is £1038.45 in the account. Nothing outstanding
Highland Council:
Planning - dwelling 4 Digg, dwelling 2/3 Grealin, 2 holiday homes Flodigarry, no objections to any
Public Liability Insurance – this is now due £64-05. We will be billed in next few months
Other Correspondence:
Emergency Planning Leaflets – in shop
Rotary Club Letter re rubbish in the area
Various consultation documents – to be looked at next month due to not enough members
Maurice Nichol Award – no enough members to discuss. Leave until next month
Usual newsletters and bulletins distributed to members
AOCB:
There have been donations made of varying amounts to Skye Old Peoples Minibus Fund, Daffodil Tea (Columba 1400), Croileagan Staffainn Crusaders.
The owner of the Tote Forest is wanting to make it an amenity forest with new pathways and roads for walkers and mountain bikers connecting to Rigg Forest. There is a possibility of a meeting to discuss these plans.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting is 11th April 2006 at 7-30pm at the School
The meeting closed at 8pm
Les Downes (Chair) Sylvia Porter (Acting Secretary)
Copies to:
All members (7)
PC Dolina Martin (UIG)
Brogaig Post Office
Staffin Bay Stores
Columba 1400
Community Notice Board
MacKenzie Stores
File
John MacDonald (H/C)
Radio Nan Gaidheal