Minutes of the Meeting of the

Helmsdale and District Development Group

held on the 19 May 2010 in the Community Centre

Present
Lucy Fraser (Chairman)
Valery George (Secretary)
Barbara Jappy
Nicola Henderson
Karen Sutherland

1 The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and reading out the apologies.
2 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 Nicola Henderson.
3 Matters Arising
Library Proposed Closure
It was agreed that a structured question would be put at the Ward Forum in advance. Lucy
Fraser said that it was important that as many of the Committee as possible should attend
and that she thought that Gary Macmillan was organising the Community Bus.
COMMUNITY SURVEY
After a general discussion on the survey, that had been sent by HIE, concern was expressed
that it was 'online' only and a small sample by telephone. The following was
agreed:-
1 The name should be Helmsdale & District NOT Helmsdale Strath of Kildonan
2 Why PC and telephone - preference is for Postal
3 What is the expected return rate
4 Q22 - name change to Helmsdale & District.
The Chairman said that she would raise the questions with HIE.
4 HOST ORGANISATION
Ongoing
COMMUNITY PLAN
The prototype plan was produced for the Committee's comments and the Chairman thanked
Barbara Jappy and Nicola Henderson for the production.
It was agreed that it was a priority to circulate the Plan to the Groups, for their imput, prior
to the Open Day. Lucy Fraser said that she would draft a letter to the Groups to be sent out
with the plan on the 2 June 2010.
The Open day was discussed and it was agreed to have A3 'Display Boards' for each
Groups ideas.
The date was agreed - 26 June 2010 - 11am - 3pm. The Chairman said she would ask Ann
Sutherland if she would contribute to the cost of refreshments.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
Advert
The Chairman said that it was important to get the Job Advert for the LDO out as soon as
possible.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER continued
Helmsdale and District Development Group
The relevant forms to go in the Application May
held on the 19 pack2010
werein discussed
the Community
and Centre
amendments to the
Job Description and Person Specification were agreed. There would also be a letter to
accompany each request for an Application Pack.
It was also agreed to send the amended pack to Ann Keatinge VG-ES for information.
Interview
The letter, inviting them for an interview, should inform them of that a 5 minute
presentation was required. (Subject to be determined).
The following time table was agreed:-
Noon 07/06/10 - Applications returned.
4pm 08/06/10 - Paper sort followed by normal meeting.
14/06/10 - Interviews

9 COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION
Eday Visit
She continued that she would prepare an article for the NT, which she would circulate to
Valery George and Barbara Jappy prior to its inclusion.
The approved minutes of the meeting, dated 28 April, would be sent to the website.
10 HOST ORGANISATION
Ongoing
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There was no further business.
The date of the next meeting was arranged for 08 June 2010 at 4pm in the Community
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Centre and a special meeting for the 26 May 2010.
The Chairman thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 910pm.

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 Minutes of the Meeting of the
Helmsdale and District Development Group
held on the 19 May 2010 in the Community Centre

Apologies
Alec Jappy
Gary MacMillan
Rachel Skene
Ronald Sutherland
Ann Sutherland (HIE)
In Attendance

ACTION

All

Lucy Fraser

Lucy Fraser

Lucy Fraser

Barbara Jappy
Valery George

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Helmsdale and District Development Group
held on the 19 May 2010 in the Community Centre

Valery George

Lucy Fraser
Valery George