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.