Tarbat Community Council

TARBAT COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 9th October, 2008 Closed Meeting to elect Office Bearers Chairman; Hamish Mackenzie proposed Donald Urquhart, seconded Wilma Dawson, Vice-Chairman; Janet Wilson proposed James Gordon, seconded Hamish Mackenzie Treasurer; No member prepared to undertake the treasurers position agreed to co-opt Ellie Kuiff as ex-officio member and treasurer, agreed by all present. Meeting was then continued in public. 1. Present: Hamish Mackenzie (Chairman), Janet Wilson (Vice-Chairman), Alan Ross, Sheena Oman, Kate Collard, James Gordon, Donald Urquhart, Helen Fleming, Wilma Dawson. Ex officio: Moira Aitken (Sec), Ellie Kuiff (Treasurer), Cllr. Alan Torrance. 1.2 Apologies: Cllr. Alisdair Rhind, Cllr Richard Durham, Carol Elliot (Ward Manager). 1.3 In Attendance: Chris Heseltine, Neil Ross, Steve Carroll, Kenny Aitken, Samantha Smart, Stewart Smart, Stan Mitchell, Lila Mitchell and Anne Patten.

The Chairman welcomed every one to the meeting especially the new community councillors, Sheena, Janet and Wilma, Janet Wilson had accepted the position of Vice-Chairman and he welcomed the expertise that Janet would bring to the council, he then explained that Ellie Kuiff had been appointed as Treasurer by all members present and would be acting in an ex-officio capacity. 2.0 Minutes of Meeting 7.8.08 Minutes of the meeting were proposed for approval by Kate Collard and seconded by Ellie Kuiff. 3.0 Matters Arising 3.1Portfest - Awards for All The Carnegie Hall Group are currently applying to Awards for All to help promote and finance new drama and music performances for the community but have discovered that an award has been made of £5000 for the Portmahomack Music Festival via the Caledonian Hotel which could affect any other application from the village. Hamish reported that he had contacted Awards for All and had asked for information under the freedom of information and would report back as soon as any information was received.

3.2Recycling Bins Since the last meeting the Chairman had contacted Community Councillors, who had agreed to circulating a questionnaire with the election ballot papers. The response was clearly in favour of the siting of the recycling bins at the first car park with a vote of 225 as against 83 in favour of the triangle by the Golf Club, from a possible 554 responses. Cllr Torrance said he would contact Richmond Clements. It was also proposed that a wheelie bin be placed next to the recycling bins to take any of the extra rubbish that wasn’t for recycling . Also could we have a bin for plastic! Cllr Torrance agreed to make our request. 3.3TEC Services Review with John Bonthrone outstanding works 3.4Telephone Box at Rockfield The telephone box is to be removed from Rockfield. 3.5Asda/Tesco developments Chairman to continue to support Asda development as and when required. 4.0Bank Signatories It was agreed unanimously that Janet Wilson would be a signatory for the TCC bank account and for Ellie Kuiff should continue as a signatory as Treasurer. 5.0 Operation Facelift The secretary reported on the generous offer made by the Gala committee in offering to fund part of the work for operation facelift, they were willing to contribute substantially towards the entrance signage and planter for the village (2-3k), members expressed their appreciation of this offer. The secretary also advised members that £5,000 had been set aside in the discretionary fund towards the cost of the project, it was suggested that this sum almost £10,000 could be doubled if the project was eligible under Leader funding, although this may not be available quickly enough. It was proposed by James Gordon and seconded by Kate Collard that £600 be transferred into the project account, approved unanimously.

6.0 Ward Forum Janet Wilson and Kate Collard will both be present at the meeting in Milton Primary School on Thursday 13th November at 7.30pm, when the main topic will be “How can schools and communities work together better?”

7.0 AOCB 7.1 Castle Street Concern expressed re state of road at Castle Street, Cllr. Torrance to ask for an inspection

Dates of Future Meetings (All meetings are to be held on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in the Carnegie Hall unless stated otherwise) 11th December 12th February 2nd April 4th June 6th August 9th October (Friday-AGM)

Ward Forum Meeting Dates/Venues/Topics Ward Forum meetings are open to all members of the public, you can also ask questions in writing via Carol Elliot, Ward Manager, Tain Service Point Tel 01349 886643 or Email [email protected] 13th November – Milton Primary School (Community Wing) ‘Education’/ ‘Licensing Act 2005’ 15th January – Portmahomack ‘Improving waste collection’/ 26th February – Fearn ‘Local Transport Strategy’/ 23rd April – Inver ‘TEC’s Ground Maintenance’/ 11th June – Nigg ‘Tourism’/

Date of Next Meeting Thursday 11th December, 7.30pm Carnegie Hall