Minutes of meeting held on Thursday 21st March 2002

In Castletown Drill Hall at 7:30pm.

Present

J. Crowden, E. Geddes, A. Swanson, A. Hill, G. Firth, W. Swanson, W. Stark, I. Calder, I. Moodie ( Village Officer), A. MacDonald ( H. C. Councillor), G. Calder (Press).

Apologies

M. Cormack.

2/LAST MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING FROM THEM.

The last minutes of the 21st February 2002 were read and agreed as a true record.

Doggie Bins- will be in place springtime. Grit Bins- two in place, sand in existing one, also wheelie bin at Sand End.

Action A.M.

Putting Green Fence- regularly inspected.

Action G.F, I.M.

Footpath Group- Meeting had been held - no one in attendance.

Action G.F.

Village Officer Update- No contact with Mr. Ernie Ross regarding long handled gripper for rubbish.

Action A.M.

Bathing Waters Results- Quality of bathing water at Castlehill causing concern. From May until September 2001 Dunnet failed to pass the Guideline standards on five occasions where as Castlehill passed on only six days. Letter to be sent to SEPA to see if they have any idea as to why there should be such a huge difference in the readings taken at the two places.

Action J.C.

Withdrawal of Bus Service- Reply from Alistair Goodall of Rapson's stating that notices had been posted in plenty of time and rejecting the idea that Rapson's do not consider its passengers. Letter to be sent to Mr. Goodall offering the services of the Community Council members in an advisory capacity regarding any future changes in the service.

Action J.C.

3/PROPOSED BASKETBALL SPORTS AREA.

Reply from Norfrost- field behind Youth Club not available.

Action A.M.

4/QUEENS GOLDEN JUBILEE.

Plans are making progress. It was agreed to donate £ 80 to each of the three groups organising the events.

5/HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY.

Andi Wakeman & Anne Mackay happy with the proposed changes. Both to be invited to the next meeting.

Action J.C.

6/NORTH HIGHLAND COUNCIL AND WHY WE SHOULD HAVE ONE.

Points put forward :- All Highland Council meetings in Inverness, therefore voting for unknown places. All approvals mostly decided. Cut backs in necessary services etc.

7/MORRISON'S GARAGE.

Scrap Cars & Buses. Letter received from Mr. Denny Morrison assuring members that the site would be cleared by the end of March weather permitting.

Action J.C.

Removal of coil also to be attended to.

Action A.M.

8/CORRESPONDENCE.

Letters received were discussed & noted as follows:

*BTCV Scotland- Information on upgrading of path along shore & flagstone trail, cost etc. To be passed on to Heritage Society.

*Dunnet Forest- Regenerate, remove old trees etc.

*Neurological Group- Open day. Saturday 10th April. Mrs. Wendy Stark to attend.

*PFTA.- No nominee for the Community Council.

*Scottish Executive A9 Ord- After listening to a report it was decided to write to Mr. Keith Main requesting copies of the contract specifications for Winter Maintenance.

Action J.C.

9/NEW MOWER.

Several firms to be contacted regarding prices of a new mower.

Action J.C, A.M.

10/AOCB.

Excessive Noise at Drill Hall late-night functions. Comments were made by members after it had been reported in the Caithness Courier that Mr. & Mrs. Farmer had made complaints to the Council & finally to the Ombudsman about noise following dances in the Hall.

Being no further business the date of the next meeting was set for Thursday 18th April 2002 at 7:30pm in the Castletown Drill Hall.

The meeting closed at 21:30 hrs.