Minutes of meeting held on Thursday 21st February 2002

In Castletown Drill Hall at 7:30pm.

Present

J. Crowden, E. Geddes, M. Cormack, A. Swanson, G. Ewing ( Northern Constabulary), I. Moodie ( Village Officer ), A. MacDonald (H. C. Councillor ), N. Smith ( Caithness Voluntary Group ).

Apologies

I. Calder, G. Calder, G. Firth, A. Hill, W. Swanson.

2/LAST MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING FROM THEM.

The last minutes of the 24th January 2002 were read and agreed as a true record.

Doggie Bins- No further progress. Grit Bins- Should be in place shortly. Council Mowers- By the time that they are finished with them, they are no longer in working order.

Action A.M.

Putting Green Fence- Being regularly inspected.

Action G.F, I.M.

Footpath Group- No meeting has been held.

Action G.F.

Village Officer Update- Awaiting Doggie and Litterbins also grit bins. Long handled Gripper for rubbish requested. Contact Ernie Ross. Mr. Moodie indicated that he was purchasing a new mower and was willing to hire to Community Council.

Action J.C, A.M, M.C.

Bathing Water Results- Will be regularly checked.

Action J.C.

Letter to Mrs. Freda Rapson - No reply. regarding withdrawal of bus service.

Action J.C.

3/PROPOSED BASKETBALL SPORTS AREA.

Not much progress on this venture. Regarding field behind Youth Club, no reply from Norfrost. G. Ewing had visited the school and the youngsters were certainly interested. Kenneth Stone and William Reid to be asked to attend the next meeting.

Action G.E, A.M, J.C.

4/GUEST SPEAKER NIALL SMITH ( Caithness Voluntary Group.)

Mr. Smith explained how the organisation was formed, it's role in the community and projects it has undertaken. The group received money from the Scottish Executive and provided an extensive range of services, continually seeking people's needs. Mr. Smith also mentioned how funding could be obtained for the Basketball Area.

5/QUEENS GOLDEN JUBILEE.

Two further meetings had been held and a co-ordinator had been appointed for each group. Funding of course would be required to make it all happen.

6/HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY.

A copy of the proposed form to be used in the survey was passed to all present for comments. Apart from two changes it was agreed to accept the questionnaire, which is due to go out at the end of February.

7/CORRESPONDENCE.

Letters received were discussed with nothing to note.

8/AOCB.

Report of the Caithness Community Councils AGM

Proposed formation of North Highland Council.

Morrison's Garage: Abandoned cars and buses.- Letters to be sent to Planning Officer and Mr. D.Morrison. Also letter to Contractor regarding length of coil left lying about.

Action J.C.

Being no further business the date of the next meeting was set for Thursday 21st March 2002 at 7:30pm in the Castletown Drill Hall.

The meeting closed at 22:00 hrs.