Issue - meetings

The Committee noted that the Dog Event has been confirmed for 25^th March between 1-4pm.  The Chair confirmed that the Mod Sergeant from the Dog Unit has agreed to send a member of staff and search dog to the event to meet and greet people. 

Discussion took place around the poster and advertising for the dog event.

Decision

The Group:-

1. Noted that the working group were progressing plans for the dog event;
2. Agreed that the Area Committee Manager contact Joanne Cochrane Canicross organiser and ask if she would be interested in attending the Dog Event;
3. Agreed that the Chair would update the Dog Event poster with the amendments; and
4. Agreed that Ms Cunningham, Technical Officer would ask the Dog Wardens to deliver the posters around the town.

The Committee noted that plans were in place for the dog event which would be held on 25 March 2018, and that a meeting of the dog event working group would be held directly following the Committee.

Decision

The Committee noted that the working group were progressing plans for the dog event.

The Committee discussed the possible dog event scheduled to take place in September 2017.

It was noted that the dog trainer was confirmed for the event.

Decision:

The Committee agreed that the Area Committee Manager would make contact with Morevain Martin to ascertain the date for the event.

The Area Committee Manager advised of a question received from Wendy Brownlie, Argyll and Bute Education Services. 

“In response to increasing pre 5 hours one action in the Helensburgh and Lomond Catchment area could be to establish an outdoor nursery.  For this to be an option toilets (probably composting) would need to be built along with a small kitchen.  Is that something that would be considered?”

The Committee discussed the idea and expressed their views in relation to building anything in the wood, and highlighted the following:-

Portaloos and portable canvas areas are an option

Thought should be given to alternative venues in case of inclement weather

Staff training requirements

Respect for the Wood

Staff/pupil ratios

Decision

The Committee agreed:-

1.    That they were not opposed to the idea in principle, and

2.      That the Area Committee Manager would pass on details for Lomond School to Wendy Brownlie, to allow for information to be shared in relation to the running of an outdoor nursery.

The Committee discussed the possibility of holding another Dog event in Duchess Wood.

Decision:

The Committee agreed:-

1.    To re-run the Dog Event in September 2017; and

2.    That the sub-group would schedule a planning meeting to formalise timings  and other issues.