Minutes of meeting held on Thursday 16th May 2002 In Castletown Drill Hall at 7:30pm. Present J. Crowden, E. Geddes, M. Cormack, A. Swanson, W. Stark, W. Swanson, I. Moodie ( Village Officer), A. Macdonald ( H. C. Councillor), G. Ewing ( Northern Constabulary), G. Calder ( Press). Apologies I. Calder, G. Firth, A. Hill. 2/LAST MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING FROM THEM The last minutes of the 18th April 2002 were read and agreed as a true record. Doggie Bins- request for doggie bins at sand-end-beach side of bridge, School- opposite car park, right hand side of mossy road. Long handled rubbish grippers- no further forward. Watering device for hanging baskets- to be brought up at next Council meeting. Action A.M. Putting Green Fence- same condition, as yet not on list for new fence. Action I.M. Footpath Group- nothing to report. Action G.F. Bathing Water Results- regularly checked. Action J.C. Withdrawal of Bus Service- reply from Alistair Goodall- cannot take up our offer of advice at the moment. Will keep us in mind, also new time- table end of May. Action J.C. Morrison's Garage- Scrap Cars and Buses- the removal of the above had still not taken place. Difficulty with transport. Action J.C. Removal of coil not attended to. Action A.M. A9 Ord- no reply from Jamie Stone MSP. regarding maintenance. New Mower- further quotes from Allans of Gillock ranging from £380 to £673. W&A Geddes, £450 plus VAT and £649 plus VAT. It was agreed to look at different mowers before making a decision to purchase. Action J.C. Tree Fest Scotland 2002- Open day cancelled. Thurso Town Hall Plan- sketch of proposed plan passed around members. View Firth Club- no decision has been made on the future of the building although it has been said that part of the building may be demolished. 3/PROPOSED NEW BASKETBALL / SPORTS AREA Area behind Traill Hall thought to be too small. George Ewing offered to pay a personal visit to Mrs. Grant regarding the ground behind the Youth Club. Action A.M, G.E. 4/QUEENS GOLDEN JUBILEE Plans are well in hand for the Jubilee Day 5/HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY. Survey has now been delivered, hopefully the response will be good. 6/VILLAGE OFFICERS UPDATE. Coach Walk a bit tidier. Suggestion made that trees could be left higher. Plantation still full of rubbish. Stanergill Burn- Bridge to Woodside clean up to be held at the beginning of next year. Wall at Betsy's Cottage and Castlehill Avenue not repaired. Money from Council ( Village Officers Remuneration) not received. Action I.M, J.C, A.M. 7/CLOSURE OF A&E DEPARTMENT AT DUNBAR HOSPITAL. Letter to be written to Health Forum urging for a speedy resolution to the problems which have arisen. Action J.C. 8/CORRESPONDENCE. Letters received were discussed and noted as follows:- Reply from Suzzanne Roberta re questionnaire on bathing water. Is willing to attend a meeting. PC S for CC s Workshop in Wick Town Hall on Tuesday 18th June. Northern Constabulary- Incidents 2001- 2002. Funding etc. Being no further business the date of the next meeting was set for Thursday 13th June 2002 at 7:30pm in the Castletown Drill Hall. The meeting closed at 21:10 hrs. |