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not prohibited. The police had recently <strong>held</strong> a public <strong>meeting</strong> to hear peoples concerns but this had been attended by only 4 people. 2. <strong>Minutes</strong> <strong>of</strong> Last Meeting Accuracy: KM wished it to be noted that contrary to the minutes (Item 3/2)no pennants had been ordered as there were plenty in stock. Otherwise the minutes were considered to be an accurate representation <strong>of</strong> the last OCC <strong>meeting</strong>. Proposed by KW, Seconded by KM. Matters arising: 1. As there was no report on the existence <strong>of</strong> a street sweeper SMacI asked that this be put on the next agenda. 3. Hydro DM had revised the letter to Maureen Liddell (one <strong>of</strong> the owners <strong>of</strong> the Hydro) following the comments at the last OCC <strong>meeting</strong>. The response from Maureen Liddell is attached to these minutes as is the e-mail reply from DM. BM ask why we would want to take on ownership <strong>of</strong> the Hydro as in his view the existing parks in <strong>Oban</strong> are not looked after properly. MP commented that existing ‘parks' such as Dungallan Park were open space used by people did not have to be gardens and park benches. DM commented that ‘gentrification’ was not the aim and that enhancement <strong>of</strong> the wild area to make it more accessible was more in line with his thinking. DM’s letters are more exploratory that committing: as part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oban</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Plan the OCC has taken on the ‘action’ <strong>of</strong> exploring the landownership and potential for community buy out. There is no existing community group at present with any plan to progress this. DM is currently awaiting a response to his e-mail. 4. Planning Main planning proposal <strong>of</strong> significance at the moment is Tesco Click and Collect which is in progress and involves various works and structures in the Tesco Car Park. 5. CHORD The CHORD Board <strong>meeting</strong> is at 11.00 tomorrow (Tuesday 30 th October). DM handed out the papers relating to the <strong>meeting</strong>. The proposals relating to the Bay are currently confidential to the Board. The proposals outlined in the paper for approval at the Board Meeting relate to making the Stafford street triangle into a paved pedestrian area, altering the traffic flow in the Miller Road/Sinclair Drive area and making some adjustments to the layout <strong>of</strong> Argyll Square. Address for correspondence: <strong>Oban</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, 13 Dungallan Terrace OBAN PA34 4PB DM
6. Cruise Liners MM commented that there had been no further <strong>meeting</strong>s involving the OCC over the last month. Following the Yes vote for BIDS, BIDS development proposals have been produced. MM expressed concern these did not mention any ideas in relation to the Cruise Liner issue. She was also concerned that the OCC that had been closely involved in putting together ideas should be included in any discussions. <strong>Council</strong>lor Elaine Robertson said that things were currently on hold pending the Launch <strong>of</strong> BIDS on Tuesday 6 th November at 5.30 at the Royal Hotel. MM was invited to this and will be attending. 7. Bye Elections The deadline for nominations for the OCC is Monday 5 th November at 4.00pm. 8. <strong>Oban</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Plan Laura MacDonald circulated the penultimate draft <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Community</strong> Plan. This action strategy was agreed by the OCC. 9. AOCB 1. KM has received a request from the <strong>Oban</strong> Pipe Band for funding from <strong>Oban</strong> 200. However, the <strong>Oban</strong> 200 accounts have not yet been finalised and can therefore not be <strong>of</strong>ficially handed over to OCC for dispersal. There is about £2840 available. KM to organise a <strong>meeting</strong> <strong>of</strong> the committee to wind up the group and agree the arrangements for the outstanding balance. 2. JM asked who should be contacted about streetlights being out and trees needing cut down. <strong>Council</strong>lor MacIntyre suggested that she contact the <strong>Council</strong> Offices on Albany Street and depending on responsibilities perhaps WHHA. It was also reported that the path from Mill Park to Lochavullin was becoming very overgrown. 3. SMacI commented that toilets were needed at MacCaigs Tower. 4. There was a lengthy discussion on the Health Services provision <strong>of</strong> Renal Dialysis. This is currently not available in <strong>Oban</strong> with patients travelling to Fort William. The <strong>Community</strong> Health Partnership is in the process <strong>of</strong> producing a paper analysing the issues and the related costs. DM to invite Derek Leslie (Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Community</strong> Health Partnership) to talk to OCC at the next <strong>meeting</strong> about the results <strong>of</strong> the analysis as well as the general situation relating to our hospital. 5. Elena MacKinnon informed the OCC that the Winter Festival would take place between the 16 th and 25 th November and there were 60 events scheduled. Date <strong>of</strong> next <strong>meeting</strong> Monday 26 th November, 2012, 7.00pm. Lorn House, Albany Street. Address for correspondence: <strong>Oban</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, 13 Dungallan Terrace OBAN PA34 4PB DM
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