Minutes of the Meeting of the

Helmsdale and District Development Group

held on the 24 June 2010 in the Community Centre

Present Apologies
Lucy Fraser (Chairman) Alec Jappy
Valery George (Secretary) Nicola Henderson
Barbara Jappy Ronald Sutherland
Gary Macmillan In Attendance
Rachel Skene
Karen Sutherland
ACTION
The Chairman read out the apologies.
Approval of the Minutes
The Chairman asked for approval of minutes of the previous meeting.
Acceptance of Minutes proposed by Karen Sutherland and seconded by Barbara
Jappy.
3 Matters Arising
Rachel Skene said that there were no A3 Display Boards (HIE) available
Library Proposed Closure
Ongoing
4 COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
The Chairman said the acceptance had been received with the start date changed to
10/07/10. She continue by saying that a letter would need to be sent explaining the
legal implications of the date and that it could not be altered. However, for attending
the Open Day he would be given time off in lieu. Valery George
5 COMMUNITY SURVEY
Valery George explained that the Q22 was now Q20 in the survey.
She continued that a good number of surveys had been returned.
6 FINANCE
Karen Sutherland gave an update on budgets and explained the difficulties with HIE.
It was decided that the following expenditure should go ahead:-
Purchase of cupboard for LDO Valery George
Purchase of PC for LDO Karen Sutherland
Purchase of a Flip Chart Stand Valery George
7 COMMUNITY PLAN
The Chairman said that Nicola Henderson had updated of the Draft Plan
Valery George distributed the Plans and Questionnaires. All
8 HOST ORGANISATION
The Chairman said that although there had been a Contract signed with HIE it was
decided that it was essential for us to have Terms of Reference set out between us
and HIE. She continued that Nicola Henderson to draft one. Nicola Henderson
9 COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION
The approved minutes of the meeting, dated 19 May, would be sent to the website. Valery George
Barbara Jappy would speak to NT re coverage of the event Barbara Jappy
Article in NT 09/07/10 under 'Helmsdale News' to promote Open Day Barbara Jappy
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Lucy Fraser suggested that, as there was the budget, that a meeting with the Durness
group be arranged.
At the recent meeting with Hughie Donaldson & Liz Fraser, we were informed that
we needed 80 Community signatures before we could Register.
Lucy Fraser said that she would prepare a heading and we could collect signatures at
the Open Day

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 Minutes of the Meeting of the
Open Day Helmsdale and District Development Group
10/07/10 from 11am to 3pm held on the 24 June 2010 in the Community Centre
A3 Display Boards it was agreed to see how many could be borrowed and purchase
1 one from Viking. All
Valery George said that she would arrange to borrow the HTC Marquee and have it
2 put up in a prominent position.
Karen said that there was a budget for this type of event and suggested that a name
3 banner be purchased for the front of the tent . Agreed. Karen Sutherland
4 Refreshments were discussed and it was agreed to offer a glass of wine. Karen Sutherland
5 It was agreed to invite the 'Northern Times' to report on the event. Barbara Jappy
It was also agreed to have a small piece in the NT on Friday 9 July to promote the
event Barbara Jappy
It was agreed to hold a meeting to finalise the arrangements for the 'Open Day' on
6 Monday 7 July at 6pm.
There was no further business.
11 The date of the next meeting will be advised at a later date.
The Chairman thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 945pm.