Cnoc Dubh Residents Association will hold its AGM followed by an ordinary meeting on Monday, February 16th, 2009 at 7.30 pm in Bayble School. A good attendance is requested.
As our new playpark is so to be opened (Mondays to Saturdays) we invite all parents and grandparents within the Garrabost area to show an interest.
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Friday, 12 September 2008
Minutes of May 17 meeting
Present: Christine Macmillan, Annetta Dunn, Calum Campbell, Chrisma Macmillan, Taylor Edgar, Cllr Donald I Nicholson, Jane Macintosh
1.) Apologies - Alena Edgar, Emelin Collier, Erica Campbell, Donnie Morrison, Moira Morrison
2.) Minutes of Previous Meeting - Read and approved subject to the substitution of ACE grants for Ward Initiative under Matters Arising.
3.) Matters Arising - Ace grant – No progress to report.
Bayhead equipment: The first batch of surplus equipment has arrived, the remainder to follow when a delivery lorry is available. Swings and a slide are also being made available, Cllr. Nicholson to check.
Playpark: It was agreed to offer Tony Robson the sum of £300 to project manage the playpark development from this stage due to the technical knowledge required from now on.
Calum Campbell to enquire about safety surface tiles that may be available.
Fencing: A quote had been received from Murdo Crichton. Calum Campbell to obtain a further quote from a joiner.
Stone feature: Plan by Robert Stubington was approved, though some concern was expressed at the scale of the gate entrance. It was agreed to proceed as per the plan for now and apply for an Awards for All grant as a standalone project. However, it was acknowledged that it might be necessary to revisit the plan for budgetary reasons and rethink the entrance gate.
Site: Christine reported that the site has now been pegged out and prepared.
Stornoway Trust: The recent rent invoice received had now been queried with the Trust and the monies were confirmed as due. The Trust had also approved the entrance feature and requested a photo for their records on its completion.
Roads: Work had commenced on resurfacing the worst section of the Upper Garrabost road.
Junction mirror: It was agreed to continue to pressure the council to install a mirror to improve visibility at the Post Office junction/Corner House crossroads.
4.) Correspondence received
Swing: The meeting noted the offer of a swing from Christine Macmillan (junior). It was hoped to take up this offer subject to the swing being inspected and it bearing a British Standard kite mark.
5.) Fund raising
Point Community Council: No grants available until later in the year.
Grants: It had not been possible to complete within the week available an application for an inter-generational grant of £5,000.
Plaque: It was agreed that contact should be made with the Lewis Historical Transport Society regarding their previous offer of a grant towards the cost of the Playpark plaque that forms part of the entrance feature.
6.) Date of next meeting - To be confirmed
Saturday, 12 April 2008
Minutes of March 17, 2008
Present: Calum Campbell, Annetta Dunn, Christine Macmillan, Donald Macdonald, Donnie Morrison, Cllr Donald I Nicolson, Taylor Edgar*
Apologies - Erica Campbell, Moira Morrison, Emelin Collier
Minutes of Previous Meeting - Read and approved. Moved by Donald Macdonald and seconded by Donnie Morrison
Matters Arising
Ward Initiative – The application has been submitted.
Bayhead equipment - Jane spoke to Donald Stewart at the Council re. the surplus equipment and is awaiting a response.
* Taylor entered the meeting at this point
Playpark quotes - Donnie Morrison reported to the meeting on the clarification of the two site clearing quotes. The quote from Angus Mackay was still the cheaper of the two even when comparing like with like. The matter was noted.
Playpark site - Chair, Christine Macmillan reported that she had approached Murdo Dan about him and Alasdair Murray pegging out the site. She had delivered the approved layout plan to Murdo Dan as he had requested.
Co-op grant - Christine reported that a letter had been received from the Co-op apologising for an administrative error in handling our application and enclosing a cheque for £500.
Newsletter sales - Banked were £40 from An Lanntair and £3 from Jane for Brick newsletter sales. An Lanntair had also agreed to take a further 20 newsletters to sell.
Stornoway Trust - Christine reported a letter had been received from the Trust invoicing CDRA £25 for land rent. It was agreed to query the matter with Stornoway Trust.
Constitution - Cllr Nicolson to check whether he has a digital copy of the constitution to forward to Taylor and Jane.
Roads – No progress on resurfacing as yet. However, the large puddle at the turning circle in Upper Garrabost has been traced to a leaky water main connection. The work carried out by Scottish Water had also addressed an ongoing water pressure problem at that end of the village.
Mirror at junction - Cllr. Nicolson to continue the pressure for the mirror to be installed and remind the Council that they had agreed to install the mirror at a meeting with Point Community Council.
Point Community Council grant - Christine to phone Judith Mackay to get a new application form and enquire about a skip.
AOCB
Volunteer workshop - Christine to attend a volunteer workshop on March 18, 2008.
Grant applications - Christine, Jane, Cllr. Nicolson and Moira to pull together the remaining documents required. Jane to ask Robert Stubington if he could draw up a plan and advise on the type of commemorative wall plaque.
Date of next meeting - To be determined after quotes and work on grant applications finalised.
Apologies - Erica Campbell, Moira Morrison, Emelin Collier
Minutes of Previous Meeting - Read and approved. Moved by Donald Macdonald and seconded by Donnie Morrison
Matters Arising
Ward Initiative – The application has been submitted.
Bayhead equipment - Jane spoke to Donald Stewart at the Council re. the surplus equipment and is awaiting a response.
* Taylor entered the meeting at this point
Playpark quotes - Donnie Morrison reported to the meeting on the clarification of the two site clearing quotes. The quote from Angus Mackay was still the cheaper of the two even when comparing like with like. The matter was noted.
Playpark site - Chair, Christine Macmillan reported that she had approached Murdo Dan about him and Alasdair Murray pegging out the site. She had delivered the approved layout plan to Murdo Dan as he had requested.
Co-op grant - Christine reported that a letter had been received from the Co-op apologising for an administrative error in handling our application and enclosing a cheque for £500.
Newsletter sales - Banked were £40 from An Lanntair and £3 from Jane for Brick newsletter sales. An Lanntair had also agreed to take a further 20 newsletters to sell.
Stornoway Trust - Christine reported a letter had been received from the Trust invoicing CDRA £25 for land rent. It was agreed to query the matter with Stornoway Trust.
Constitution - Cllr Nicolson to check whether he has a digital copy of the constitution to forward to Taylor and Jane.
Roads – No progress on resurfacing as yet. However, the large puddle at the turning circle in Upper Garrabost has been traced to a leaky water main connection. The work carried out by Scottish Water had also addressed an ongoing water pressure problem at that end of the village.
Mirror at junction - Cllr. Nicolson to continue the pressure for the mirror to be installed and remind the Council that they had agreed to install the mirror at a meeting with Point Community Council.
Point Community Council grant - Christine to phone Judith Mackay to get a new application form and enquire about a skip.
AOCB
Volunteer workshop - Christine to attend a volunteer workshop on March 18, 2008.
Grant applications - Christine, Jane, Cllr. Nicolson and Moira to pull together the remaining documents required. Jane to ask Robert Stubington if he could draw up a plan and advise on the type of commemorative wall plaque.
Date of next meeting - To be determined after quotes and work on grant applications finalised.
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Date of next meeting
The date for the next meeting has yet to be decided.
Work is ongoing to draw together quotes and other documents for grant applications, once this has been finalised by the sub committee a meeting notice will be circulated. Check back here too for the meeting date.
Meetings are normally held in the second week of each month at Bayble School at 7.30 pm.
Work is ongoing to draw together quotes and other documents for grant applications, once this has been finalised by the sub committee a meeting notice will be circulated. Check back here too for the meeting date.
Meetings are normally held in the second week of each month at Bayble School at 7.30 pm.
Minutes of AGM
Minutes of CDRA AGM on February 12, 2008
Present: Christine Macmillan, Chrisma Macmillan, Donald Macdonald, Donnie J Morrison, Annetta Dunn, Taylor Edgar, Kayanna Lawson, Andy Cumming, Jane Macintosh, * Cllr. Donald I Nicolson
2.) Chair’s report - Christine presented the annual report.
3.) Treasurer’s Report – In Alena’s absence the report was presented by Christine.
4.) Annual Accounts – These were presented to the meeting. Andy Cumming had signed them off.
5.) Election of Office bearers - Christine was elected as chair; Alena was elected Treasurer; Emelin Collier was elected secretary.
6.) Minutes of Previous Meeting - Read and approved subject to a change in the list of those present, replacing Christine Campbell with Christine Macmillan, and capital with revenue. Annetta moved the Minutes and was seconded by Andy.
7.) Matters Arising -
Ward Initiative funding: Christine reported that she had written to all three Point councillors as previously agreed but had yet to receive any replies.
Playpark equipment at Bayhead: Nothing to report
Access estimates: There was some concern that the estimates received were not like for like. Donnie to investigate further.
Constitution: Jane raised a couple of issues concerning the wording of the constitution. Jane and Taylor to work on a redraft.
Roads: Reply received from the Comhairle re. the state of the roads. Lack of funds cited as reason for poor condition.
Co-op funding application: Unsuccessful on this occasion.
Grazings Committee letter: Christine reported the latest developments re. the grant. No firm decision was reached over whether to pursue the matter further.
* Cllr. D I Nicholson entered the meeting at this point
Red bricks: Annetta had been able to speak to Calum Macdonald but was told the collapsed building in question belonged to Calum’s brother.
Playpark: The site has still to be pegged out.
8.) AOCB -
1.) Apologies -
Emelin Collier, Alena Edgar2.) Chair’s report - Christine presented the annual report.
3.) Treasurer’s Report – In Alena’s absence the report was presented by Christine.
4.) Annual Accounts – These were presented to the meeting. Andy Cumming had signed them off.
5.) Election of Office bearers - Christine was elected as chair; Alena was elected Treasurer; Emelin Collier was elected secretary.
6.) Minutes of Previous Meeting - Read and approved subject to a change in the list of those present, replacing Christine Campbell with Christine Macmillan, and capital with revenue. Annetta moved the Minutes and was seconded by Andy.
7.) Matters Arising -
Ward Initiative funding: Christine reported that she had written to all three Point councillors as previously agreed but had yet to receive any replies.
Playpark equipment at Bayhead: Nothing to report
Access estimates: There was some concern that the estimates received were not like for like. Donnie to investigate further.
Constitution: Jane raised a couple of issues concerning the wording of the constitution. Jane and Taylor to work on a redraft.
Roads: Reply received from the Comhairle re. the state of the roads. Lack of funds cited as reason for poor condition.
Co-op funding application: Unsuccessful on this occasion.
Grazings Committee letter: Christine reported the latest developments re. the grant. No firm decision was reached over whether to pursue the matter further.
* Cllr. D I Nicholson entered the meeting at this point
Red bricks: Annetta had been able to speak to Calum Macdonald but was told the collapsed building in question belonged to Calum’s brother.
Playpark: The site has still to be pegged out.
8.) AOCB -
Road junction: Mirror for blind summit had been agreed two years ago but not yet installed. Cllr. Nicolson to chase it up.
Red bricks: Cllr. Nicolson also to see Stornoway Trust re. possibility of acquiring red bricks from a number of their old properties.
Bayhead equipment: Cllr. Nicolson reported that their had been a misunderstanding over the surplus equipment being acquired by CDRA. Jane to contact Keith Dodson or Roy Cameron regarding the equipment.
Point Community Council social fund: Cllr. Nicolson confirmed the fund was still in existence and agreed to approach Point Community Council about the possibility of a grant.
9.) Date of next meeting - Monday, March 17 at 7.30pm
Red bricks: Cllr. Nicolson also to see Stornoway Trust re. possibility of acquiring red bricks from a number of their old properties.
Bayhead equipment: Cllr. Nicolson reported that their had been a misunderstanding over the surplus equipment being acquired by CDRA. Jane to contact Keith Dodson or Roy Cameron regarding the equipment.
Point Community Council social fund: Cllr. Nicolson confirmed the fund was still in existence and agreed to approach Point Community Council about the possibility of a grant.
9.) Date of next meeting - Monday, March 17 at 7.30pm
Thursday, 13 March 2008
Next meeting is March 17
The next scheduled meeting is on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 7.30 pm in Bayble School. All welcome!
Friday, 15 February 2008
AGM - office bearers elected
The annual general meeting was relatively well attended and returned Christine Macmillan as chair.
Emelin Collier is to be Secretary for the year, assisted by Taylor Edgar who will do the Minutes and the web site. Alena Edgar was returned as Treasurer.
The date of the next meeting has been fixed for Monday, March 17 at 7.30 pm in Bayble School.
Emelin Collier is to be Secretary for the year, assisted by Taylor Edgar who will do the Minutes and the web site. Alena Edgar was returned as Treasurer.
The date of the next meeting has been fixed for Monday, March 17 at 7.30 pm in Bayble School.
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