PRESENT:

Sandy Brunton, Michael Ackerley, Tom Bettley, Derek Crook, Barry Morley, Georgia O’Neill

APOLOGIES:

John Cable, Alan Parker

MINUTES:

September minutes porposed by Tom, seconded by Sandy

MATTERS ARISING:

Marine Park. Still no word about consultation.

Caravans.  Sandy has mentioned the encampment to Alistair MacDougall

Letter to Council.  It was decided that the letter was too broad and should be split into two separate letters.  Barry volunteered to produce the edited documents.  <Georgia> will email the word document to Barry.

CalMac:  Sandy reported on the public meeting he had attended organised by the Community Council to discuss the 5m issue.

Reports of CalMac ferries leaving too early.  Michael experienced this on 7am ferry that left 11 minutes early.

Transport Strategy:  Last months board meeting brainstorming session produced a clear list of priorities about the island’s transport.  Using the same process, board members could involve various groups of people to assess the most common concerns of island residents regarding all areas of transport.

Jim Wilkie:  Georgia has contacted Mr Wilkie and will email him with details of the secretarial duties.

TRANSPORT:

Bill Pollock sent email about the online transport guide.  Chamber will offer to host transport guide.

SECRETARY:

Email from John Cable stating that he will be resigning from the board at the next AGM but will fulfil his commitment to next year’s Travel Expo. 

TREASURER:

Tom reported a balance of £4295.10

PRESIDENT:

Sandy reported on mail received this month.