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DUNROSSNESS COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Chairman			 		    	Clerk
Mr Donald Robertson					Mrs Shirley Leslie
7 Toabsgeo			Ringesta
Virkie			Quendale
Shetland  ZE3 9JJ					Shetland  ZE2 9JD
Tel:  01950 460300					Tel: 01950 460868
							Fax: 01950 460922
                                                                           E-mail:dunrossness.cc@zetnet.co.uk
					           www.dunrossnesscc.shetland.gov.uk

Minute of Meeting of Dunrossness Community Council held in Dunrossness Primary School on Monday 27 April 2009.

PRESENT:
Mr D Robertson 	Mrs F Mitchell  		Mrs W Kay 		Mrs S Malcolmson 
Ms C Laignel 		Mr I Garrick 		Mr R Mainland	 	PC Ian Brown 	

APOLOGIES
Mr J Sinclair  		Mrs E Mainland  	Mr R Nickerson		Cllr A Duncan 
Cllr J Budge 		Mrs Pat Christie (Community Worker)

IN ATTENDANCE:
Mrs S Leslie (Clerk)	

09/01	MINUTE

The Minute of the meeting held on 30 March 2009 was adopted on the motion of Mr Mainland.

09/02	POLICE REPORT
	
PC Brown reported that it had been another quiet month with 6 incidents dealt with by the police in the Dunrossness area.  Of these, the only real matter for concern was a theft from a house at Turniebrae by someone posing as an SIC employee.  PC Brown reported that it appeared to be the elderly who are being targeted and that 3 similar incidents have been reported in Lerwick. 

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09/03	MATTERS ARISING

1. Road Matters: 

a)  Sumburgh Lighthouse Road: There was nothing new to report.

b)  Levenwick Road Markings & Blind Summits: Mr Garrick reported that there are now two white arrows at either side of the blind summit north of Brevin House.  This was considered to be satisfactory pending long-term major improvements.

c)  Allan’s of Gillock to Robins Brae Speed Limit: There was nothing new to report.

d)  Dunrossness Primary School to A970 Walkable Verge: There was nothing new to report.

2.  Westvoe Car Park: There was nothing new to report.

3.  Grutness Car Park: There was nothing new to report. 

4.  Levenwick Graveyard Access: There was nothing new to report.
  
5.  Fair Isle Fire Station: There was nothing new to report.

6.  Water Issues: 

a) Scousburgh/Bigton: There was nothing new to report.

b) South Voe Sewage System: There was nothing new to report.

7. Scousburgh Sand Public Toilets: There was nothing new to report.  

8. Fair Isle Ferry Service: There was nothing new to report.

9. Community Council Website: The new website is now operational, although still at a very early developmental stage.

10.  Community First Responder Schemes: There was nothing new to report. 

11.  Mossy & Scousburgh Hill ‘Tidy Up’:  There was nothing new to report. 

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09/04	FINANCE AND GRANT APPLICATIONS 

1.  Ness Boating Club – To assist with the costs of renovating the Main Hall of the Club in an effort to reduce electricity costs: Mr Garrick declared an interest.  He also stated that he was of the understanding that Community Council grants were for small projects which are not eligible for other funding.  This project, however, has been successful in securing substantial assistance from SIC.  He was therefore of the opinion that the Community Council should offer some assistance, but not to the level suggested in the application.  Mr Mainland stated that his only concern was that, should the Community Council grant the suggested sum, this, combined with the grant for the annual fireworks display, would mean that the Boating Club would be receiving a large percentage of the Community Councils total grant budget.  Mr Robertson therefore proposed that a grant of £1000 be made towards the project.  Mr Mainland raised a counter motion that the sum of £750 be offered.  This was seconded by Ms Laignel.  The counter motion was then unanimously agreed upon.

2. South Mainland Community Association Senior Citizens Group – To assist with the costs of providing monthly meetings for senior citizens in the area: It was agreed on the motion of Mr Garrick, seconded by 
Ms Laignel, to award the requested sum of £630. 

09/05	PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND PLANNING MATTERS

1.  To extend existing dwellinghouse (east elevation), Leaside, Levenwick by Mr W J Drummond, 55 Donne Road, Dunblane - There were no objections.

2.  To erect dwellinghouse, Fairyknowe, Ireland, Bigton by Mr Kevin Tait, East Rigs, Bigton - There were no objections.

3.  To demolish existing garage, erect sunroom, porch and 6kw wind turbine and replacement garage, Dimriv, Boddam, Dunrossness by 
Mr K Arthur, Dimriv, Boddam - There were no objections.

4.  To erect dwellinghouse and garage, adjacent to Tumblewick, Scatness, Virkie by Alan Simmons, 11 Bank Lane, Lerwick – There were no objections.

5.  To extend existing dwellinghouse, Raesik, Dunrossness by Mr & Mrs S Johnson, Raesik, Dunrossness – There were no objections.

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09/06	FEEDBACK FROM EXTERNAL MEETINGS  

1.  Association of Shetland Community Councils Meeting: 
Mr Robertson and Mrs Malcolmson had attended the ASCC meeting on 11 April 2009.  The following points had been discussed:

•	Air Ambulance Service: Simon Bokor-Ingram, Director of Clinical Services NHS and Peter Smith, Scottish Ambulance Service attended the meeting.  The issue of using the Air Ambulance from Shetland first (ie Bond) rather than using the helicopter from Inverness is to be raised at the May NHS meeting.  The Skerries Community Council representative (speaking from experience) stated that an Air Ambulance based in Inverness is a completely ineffective vehicle for use in the small isles.
A positive outcome regarding the Land Ambulance issue in Shetland ie the provision of 2 vehicles as opposed to 1, is hoped for.
•	Local Development Plan Review: Hannah Nelson, SIC Development Plans Manager attended the meeting and addressed the meeting.  She advised that the main three issues are
a)	use of master plans – creating communities
b)	Individual applications – connectivity
c)	Developers to consider a holistic approach
The draft Development Plan Scheme will be put to the Planning Board this month, to be followed by consultation Shetland-wide, following which, the main issues will be reported to Council in November.
•	Hamefarin 2010: Douglas Irvine, SIC Head of Business Development updated members on the Hamefarin programme for 13 to 17 June 2010.  Mr Irvine stated that Community Councils are being asked to support their local history groups with funding towards the programme of activities in their area.
•	Wind Turbine Project: Members were advised that the decision on this project will lie with Scottish Ministers – Not Shetland Islands Council
•	Blueprint for Education: It was advised that there could be potential impact on Junior High Schools as there may be no formal qualifications at Junior High level.  As such, these schools would be seen as being devalued and downgraded.
•	Road Verges: It was agreed that the ASCC would write to ask the SIC for provision of a hard shoulder on one side of roads identified by Community Councils as requiring this improvement for public safety.
•	Change of Licensing Laws Update: To help local shops and community halls, the Licensing Board had agreed to set a reduced fee of £200 for category one applicants.

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09/06	FEEDBACK FROM EXTERNAL MEETINGS  

1.	Association of Shetland Community Councils Meeting
(continued): 
•	Model Scheme for Establishment of Community Councils: Jan Riise, SIC Head of Legal and Administration addressed the meeting.  The Scottish Government is encouraging adoption of the documents: www.scotalnd.gov.uk/Topics/Government/local-government/CommunityCouncils 
The documents are not mandatory, but are seen as best practice and should be adopted in a way which reflects local circumstances.  Mr Riise advised of a few anomalies requiring consideration.  The consultation will be based on a paper to be produced after a meeting of Community Council Liaison Officers’ Group in Glasgow on 22 April.  Jan Riise and Kate Massie will be in attendance.
Following a meeting of the ASCC/SIC Liaison Group in September, a formal recommendation will be put to the ASCC AGM in October, with a report to Council by the end of the year.
In response to a question about Community Councillor attendance at meetings, it was stated that, after 6 months non-attendance, the member should be asked to resign – if no prior approval of leave of absence had been give.
•	Digital TV Switchover: Following a request by Mr Robertson, it was agreed to write to all relevant bodies regarding the proposed switchover to digital TV, expressing dissatisfaction at the lack of parity in Freeview programmes which will be available in rural areas compared to towns and cities.  It was felt that, as everyone pays the same licence fee, everyone should receive the same service.
•	Date of Next Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled to take place on 3 October 2009.

09/07	UNADOPTED ROADS  

1.	Supplier: It was agreed to employ M K Leslie, Lerwick, to supply the 
materials in order to obtain the best value for money.
  
2. Provision of materials: Members considered and allocated materials to   
eight applicants.  

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09/08 	CORRESPONDENCE 

1. Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation Consultation Document on The Shetland Islands Regulated Fishery (Scotland) Order 1999: The Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation are inviting comments on the proposal to renew The Shetland Islands Regulated Fishery (Scotland) Order 1999.  Further information or copies of the consultation documents and response forms are available at www.ssmo.co.uk or from Jennifer Mouat, Stewart Building, Lerwick, Shetland.  All responses must be received no later than 15^th May 2009.  The document was passed to Mrs Mitchell.

2.  ‘Thank you’ letter from Dunrossness Primary School for grant received: The letter was noted.

3.  ‘Thank you’ letter from South Mainland Up Helly Aa Committee for donation received:  The letter was noted.

4.  British Medical Association Scotland letter ref. General Practice in Scotland: the way ahead Consultation: The letter states that ‘following the announcement last year that the Scottish Government was committed to NHS provision of general practice, we decided to produce this ‘white paper’ style document to open a national debate on the way ahead for the provision of GP services in Scotland.  This document marks the beginning of our process to define a strategy which could underpin the future development of general practice in Scotland.  The responses we receive during the consultation period (which ends on 12 June) will inform a more detailed policy document to be produced later in 2009.’
The consultation is open to everyone and comments can be emailed to info.thewayahead@bma.org.uk or posted to The Way Ahead, BMA Scotland, 14 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1LL.  The document was noted.

5.	The following are available from the Clerk on request:
•	A9 April 2009 Newsletter

09/09	ANY OTHER BUSINESS 

1.  Aberdeen Airport and ARI Patients: Mrs Malcolmson stated that she had received two reports of ARI patients being dropped at Aberdeen Airport and there being no one apparently available to help with their luggage.  
Mr Robertson reported, and Ms Laignel confirmed, that it had been stated at a recent Sumburgh Airport Consultative Committee meeting that improvements for hospital patients travelling through Aberdeen Airport had been made and this should therefore no longer be happening.  Ms Laignel will make enquiries regarding the matter.

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09/09	ANY OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)

2.  Road Signs for St. Ninian’s and Quendale Water Mill: Mrs Kay reported that visitors travelling through Bigton, past the shop, are having difficulties locating the road to St. Ninian’s due to the positioning of the sign.  Mr Robertson reported that this is also the case for visitors looking for the Quendale Water Mill and approaching from Spiggie.  It was agreed that the Clerk will write to SIC Roads regarding both of these matters.

3.  Tingwall Airport Public Telephone: Mrs Mitchell reported that the Public Telephone had been removed from the Tingwall Airport Terminal Building some time ago and requested that the Community Council write to ZetTrans enquiring when it will be reinstated.  The phone is considered to be particularly necessary as there is no mobile phone coverage in the building.  The Clerk will write to ZetTrans regarding the matter.

4.  Climate Challenge Fund: Mr Mainland reported that the Climate Challenge Fund is a source of funding for projects aimed at cutting carbon emissions ie. low energy light bulbs, insulation etc.  The fund is open to applications from any volunteer/non profit making organisation and offers 100% funding, although any project eligible for funding from elsewhere will not be supported.  Mr Mainland suggested that the Community Council would be a suitable body to run such a project.  He also informed the members that Harriet Bolt has been appointed by Shetland Amenity Trust as Carbon Reduction Officer and, as such, would assist any group/organisation in Shetland wishing to take advantage of funding available through the Climate Challenge Fund with grant applications, setting up a project etc.  It was agreed that Mr Mainland should ask Ms Bolt to write to the Community Council regarding the Climate Challenge Fund.   

There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.55 pm.

                                                                                                        Chair

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF DUNROSSNESS COMMUNITY COUNCIL 
WILL TAKE PLACE IN DUNROSSNESS PRIMARY SCHOOL AT 7.30 PM ON MONDAY 25 MAY 2009.