MINUTES OF INVERNESS SOUTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
MEETING

Monday August 3rd 2009 at 7-30pm in Inshes School

PRESENT:
Bob Roberts Chair
Jean Pumford Secretary
Veronica Mitchell Treasurer
Liz Gilchrist
Gavin Norton
Kevin Findlay
Nigel Collins

Councillors
Roy Pedersen
Thomas Prag

PC Gary Taylor
Members of the Public 5

Apologies:
Councillor John Holden
Cathy Sengupta
Ian McFarlane
Barrie Haycock

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING.
The minutes were proposed as correct by Kevin Findlay & seconded by Liz Gilchrist.
They were approved

COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT. PC Gary Taylor gave his report
JUNE 77 calls 2 drink drivers 1 theft, 2 assaults, 1 vandalism, 3 domestic assaults ( a domestic liaison officer is to help). 6 noise disturbances, & 3 non crimes by children
He has continued his drug awareness talks at Inverness Royal Academy and also attended Inshes School to talk about road safety.
 JULY 67 calls:
 1 assault, 1 theft, 1 vandalism, 2 domestic assaults,2 housebreaking ( building site at Slackbuie) 3, children,non crimes.
 Street football has been held in the area this month.
 Neighbourhood Watch Constable Craig Dale, Burnett Road Police Station, Tel No 228440
 Matters arising Speeding checks will be carried out when possible
 1. Driving schools carrying out 3 point turns in unsuitable locations in Milton of Leys
 2. Under age drinking/anti social behaviour in Redwood Av., Area Milton of Leys
 3. Young people turning off the street lights, Milton of Leys, has been reported to police.

MATTERS ARISING.
 1 Councillor Urquhart has not indicated if she is attending next months meeting re Housing Fair,  Jean will remind
 2.We have no date about consultation on the Local Plan, Jean will write

CHAIR & PLANNING REPORT.
 The Councillors took no part in this discussion.
 1 ASDA. The decision is out at last (from Feb) about the supermarket at Slackbuie.  They have granted outline permission hoping to submit a full application soon.

 2 LIDLPlanning application has been submitted for the land north of Inshes school. There appears to be no problems & most of the community appears in favour.

 3.HIGHLAND HOUSING FAIR 2 applications only minor changes, no objections. We hope to have more detail at our Sept meeting when Highland Housing officials will be speaking to us.

 4.CULDUTHEL FARM ESTATE Remix of house types , no objections

 E-planning is being introduced but at present is having teething problems. The new legislation re consultation before submitting plans is working well in some cases but others seem to be less helpful.

SECRETARY REPORT & CORRESPONDENCE.
 1.The Chair & I attended a meeting about the Amenity Land at Slackbuie. The site is a sloping but part will be levelled to make a kick about pitch. We suggested seats for parents which hopefully will be included, the remainder will be grassed. This has been costed & is in the council’s budget. The area near the Gaelic School ( Lochardil Area) should be parkland but a Gaelic Centre wishes to build on a small area of the site, the remainder to be a park, plan & costings to come.

2.The Chair & I attended the official opening of Inshes School
 
Correspondence:

 1. Notice for nomination for quality awards.  The man on the Refuse Lorry was suggested.
 2 Letter from the Energy Saving Trust
 3. Wild Life Flower Nursery Letter
 4. Tesco Alcohol Licence
 5. NHS Newsletter
 6. ASDA planning passed
 7. NHS Survey
 8. Letter & Poster from Volunteer Services.
 9. Reply from survey on developers contributions towards education - A further letter to be sent to clarify our position.
 10. Highland Archaeology Festival.

Dates of Meetings
 1. Inverness Community Council Forum 15th Sept 7pm Town House. AGM & presentation about UHI Campus
 2. Watch for meeting re consultation Local Plan

SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT.
Liz Gilchrist has been in touch with Inshes Church and it is hoped to have entertainment and afternoon tea for the Senior Citizens of our area 3-5-30pm Fri Dec 4th. Ways of finding & inviting the guests was discussed. An application for help with the funding will be submitted to the Ward Manager.

A.O.C.B.
 1. The ongoing problem with factors, Green belt, Milton of Leys. Richard Hartland (Planning) is trying to get Tullochs to enforce Greenbelt to fulfil it’s contract. The Councillors have very limited power in the matter, only trying to encourage Tulloch to act against Greenbelt. The Councillors are only too well aware of the problems & will continue to try & find a resolution.
 2. Peveral, Factor for many other Estates, although not such a problem as Greenbelt, presents most bizarre costings & bills.
 3. Inshes Roundabout. The pedestrian lights (police station to Tesco) seem to favour the pedestrians leaving long queues of traffic Secretary to contact Shane Manning ( in charge of timing)
 4. Daffodil Bulbs last year were gratefully received but rather late in the year, now is the time to order if we are to receive the generous gift.
 5. The Wild Flower Roundabouts have been a disaster this year after such a lovely display last.

The Meeting closed at 9-15pm.
Coffee & Tea were served, a moment to chat

NEXT MEETING MONDAY SEPT 7TH 2009 AT 7PM AT INSHES SCHOOL

Update on the Highland Housing Fair