Community
Association Committee
Minutes of meeting - 4th December, 2002 at 7.30pm
Welcome
In opening the meeting Caroline welcomed all present and also thanked
Kirsty for deputising for her at the previous meeting.
Apologies
Apologies were accepted on behalf of Stephen Renton and Fiona Marks.
Phyllis Macleod was welcomed to her first committee meeting.
Acceptance of Previous Minutes
Kirsty Donnelly proposed the adoption of the minutes of the previous
meeting, this was seconded by Sian Burton.
Treasurer's Report
Finlay reported that financially things were still running smoothly,
we were in credit around the £15,000 mark. The subject of the
purchase of the new chairs for the Centre was discussed at length. The
secretary explained we had been looking at an old brochure at the previous
meeting. The current price for what we required was around £1,700
instead of the £1,100 discussed at our last meeting. The Committee
unanimously agreed that the purchase should go ahead as the old chairs
were in a bad state.
The Treasurer felt we needed to
discuss the proposed new school changes, as this was certainly going
to have a big effect on the Community as a whole and could possibly
have a large bearing on the Community Centre in particular. He went
on to explain the Council's proposals to the Committee, namely the two
options that were being discussed. The Committee discussed the subject
and were unanimous that the ground adjacent to the Centre (Site 15)
in the Council's report was the better of the two proposals, as opposed
to the site at the Power Station. The Committee felt strongly that 'an
Educational Campus' incorporating both schools and a community wing,
was the better option. Sian Burton raised the question of 'user groups'
rights if the Community Association was based in a community wing of
the proposed new development. It was agreed that a letter explaining
the Association's views on the subject be sent to the relevant parties.
Secretary's Report
George in his report stated that Brian Purdie of the Council had
contacted him regarding the proposed changes to Community Councils.
More literature was being sent out for the consideration of the various
communities. He wished us to display this information over an eight
week period starting on 9th December. The Secretary also reported he
had the relevant information regarding the proposed storage containers
for the Centre. He also stated the Planning Department were not very
happy about the siting of such a container at the Centre. Ian Buchan
and John Reid of Ardgowan Football Development agreed to contact the
firm who supply the containers to see what was on offer.
Letting Report
Kirsty said the lets were still coming in for parties, mostly 'bouncy
castle parties'. She mentioned there seemed to be a problem with the
disco equipment again. Finlay said it was a problem with the lights
and hopefully could be fixed shortly.
Gala Day
Anne-Marie brought the Committee up to date with the preparations
for the Gala Day. She mentioned that the marquees were now booked and
Stuart MacPherson of the Hospital Radio had also agreed to be present
on the Saturday. The Midgies were again booked for the Family Ceilidh
on the Friday evening. Ian and John indicated they were hoping to organise
an 'old crocks' match for the Saturday. Anne-Marie said she was a bit
concerned about the erection of the marquees on the Friday. However
she had been assured they should be up for around 6p.m.
Date of next meeting
After discussion it was agreed the next Committee Meeting would
be held on Wednesday, 8th of January, at 7.30p.m.
George Anderson, Secretary
(Minutes edited appropriately for publishing on web
site)
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