Initiative at the Edge

INITIATIVE AT THE EDGE

NORTHMAVINE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 20 June 2005 at 7.30p.m. at the Ollaberry Office

Present: Ronnie Johnson, Geoff Bevan, and Margaret Roberts

Pat Christie

In Attendance:

1. Apologies

Maureen Stewart, Sarah Dell, Alistair Williamson, Jane Thomas, John Alex Cromarty

2. Minutes of the last Meeting

The minutes were accepted at the meeting of 25 July 2005. No minute was taken at that meeting as it was strictly to organise the launch – no other subjects were discussed

Everyone agreed how well the launch had gone and what a success the whole day had been. Many more ideas were generated on the day for projects and several people had contacted Pat regarding help with ideas. Thanks were extended to all who had helped make it such a memorable day

Proposed: Margaret Roberts Seconded: Alistair Williamson

3. Matters Arising

a. Training for Committee: all members accepted the proposed date for the Ferry Trip of Thursday 21 July. Pat to let Jane know.

1 Proposals for an agenda were:

 North Isles progress to date  Northmavine progress to date  Lessons learned  Areas where shared support would help  Something entertaining and fun b. Charitable Status: Begin process late July c. Supporting Agencies Role: Regeneration Group to have report ready late July d. Start Up Costs: No further word from Shetland College. Pat has received a laptop computer from the Brae Office e. First Steps into Community Enterprise: Keep on agenda f. Newsletter Put together for August g. 4 x 4 Project Margaret to speak with David Murray re progress h. “Lighthouse” Funding £2,000.00 banked i. Regeneration Outcome Agreement The format for the Action Plan is in place. When this Plan is in place it will release £10,000.00 implementation monies from the Shetland Enterprise; a further £20,000.00 per year for 3 years for the ROA itself; and finally £20,000.00 for community engagement with the hard to reach. Pat to check if we have to fill out application forms as well as have the Action Plan before the monies will be released j. Report on Rural Entrepreneurs Jane to do a presentation on this at a training event

2 k. Gigha Geoff has been to Gigha and found the experience very rewarding – to do a report on his trip. Pat to confirm where expenses will come from

4. Treasury & Budget

Print off budget details for next meeting

5. Premises: Pat has written formally to the SIC intimating the preferred option of Urafirth. No formal reply has been received but during a telephone call the Housing Department it was explained to her that an application had been received from a member of the public regarding sheltered accommodation at Urafirth. No decision has yet been made but there may also be the possibility of getting North Roe School House. Pat to contact Bill Manson

6. Administration Post 10 hours per week: advertise the post locally the week beginning 11th July. Draw up job description

7. Projects Update

1. Northmavine Sign: Ivor is progressing this and has received one quote

2. St Magnus Bay Hotel: The firms of Peter Bardell & Arch Henderson have submitted quotes for surveying the building; all other firms have declined. There is a marked difference in the pricing of these. Margaret is to get back to Arch Henderson regarding the content of their quote. Sub group: Margaret and Ronnie volunteered to go on this and anyone else who wants to be involved needs to let us know

3. Website: £1,125 CED application money is available from 1st June 2005. Northmavine Community Council are meeting tonight when the application to them for £500 is

3 to be considered. A meeting will then be set up to organise the project and draw up the contract for the work

4. North Roe Garden: New trees have been planted. Several options for funding are available including the Lottery and SIC

5. Crofting Focus Group: First meeting of this Group is on 4th July. Pat cannot attend due to annual leave but will be at the following meetings

6. Ropes Project: Paul has indicated that he will be coming with a proposal soon. He is to see Pat on her return from holiday regarding this project. It could link in well with other projects

8. AOCB

 Geoff to contact Mark Fuller of Tay Cad regarding 2 display banners which we have paid for  Drop note to Drew’s column re Pat not being back until mid July

9. Date of Next Full Meeting Wednesday 13 July 2005