Perth and Kinross Community Transport Group
Minute of Meeting on 28th January 2008
Venue: The Blind Society, New Row,
Perth.
Present:
Norman Jarvie (NDJ)
Chairman PKCTG
Jim Gibb (JG)
Treasurer PKCTG
Morna Calcott (MC)
Kinross Volunteer Group & Rural Outreach Scheme
Ann Munro (AM)
Kinross Volunteer Group & Rural Outreach Scheme
Sue Sadler (SS)
PKCTG
Niall Moran (NM)
P&K Public Transport Unit
Angela Prescott (RDW)
RDW PKCTG
Apologies
Kathleen
Coffey
WRVS
James Robertson
Perth
Access Cars
Donald Isles
Pitlochry Senior Citizens
Isobel Watson
Pitlochry Senior Citizens
Ashley Kennedy
Alyth Youth Partnership
Richard McDermid
Capability Scotland
Roger Clare
Compass Christian Centre
Evelyn Menzies
Community Learning Dunkeld
Jane Laahs
NHS Voluntary Services Manager
Karen Thomson
Macmillan House
Frank Muggridge
Strathcare
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
The Chairman
welcomed those attending and apologies were noted.
2. Minute of the previous meeting
held 26th November 2007
The minute was proposed by Ann Munro and seconded by Niall Moran
3. Matters arising
a)
Funding of CTG – FAP Submission
PKCTG have been advised to delay submitting an application for funding to P&K Council, however should
receive a grant of £6,000 for 08/09.
PKCTG have applied to draw down the agreed amount from the Joint Improvement Team and await the response.
Jim Gibb stated “when funds are received is crucial” to continued operations.
b)
Community Car Association
The Community Car Association met on 23rd January 2008 and templates were presented, which
require modification and refining. The need for a mission statement was identified.
c)
Meetings with P&K Council
The RDW and Chairman continue to meet regularly with Andrew Warrington and John Berry to develop a working
understanding. There is an issue to be clarified, this being who pays for the Insurance Premiums for the CCA. Those present
recall an offer to pay by John Berry (PTU) however this has since been disputed, with PTU believing that the JIT money should
fund this.
Action: RDW to
contact John Berry to clarify the situation.
d)
Laptop/Projector – Purchase/Hire
Awards for All have approved the use of funds to purchase a laptop. There are sufficient funds from this
grant to be used by February. Purchase of a projector should be postponed until receipt of the JIT money.
Action:
RDW and Chair to purchase the laptop. RDW to complete the end of Award report, and return to Awards for All.
4. Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer expressed concerns regarding the current financial situation. PKCTG require the JIT money
as a matter of urgency. PKCTG Have agreed to cut the number of meetings and officers submit minimal expenses however the CCA
expenditure has far exceeded expectations.
Ann Munro made one suggestion to cut costs further; this was to “piggy back” the PKCTG and
CCA Meetings. The decision was made to keep the meetings separate at the moment with the expectation of more stability and
clear objectives in the next financial year.
Action:
RDW to contact Ian Golding as a matter of urgency reference JIT money.
5. RDW Report
The RDW presented an account of activities since 26.11.07, with the CCA taking most time and resources.
TACTRAN activities have also increased with questionnaires from Consultants. It was agreed that the RDW should comply as much
as possible with data provision and provide “Getting Around” leaflets to consultants.
6.
Chairman’s Report
The Chairman has successfully raised the profile of CT within P&K with a letter to Councillor Miller.
No official response has been received.
The Chairman attended the Voluntary Sector Community Planning Meeting on 24.1.08 and offered to do a
presentation to all groups present. PKCTG will continue to be represented if transport issues are raised or appear on the
Agenda.
7. Business Plan/PQASSO
The business plan is dependent of funding with Social Audit not seen to be financially viable. PKCTG
could achieve level one PQASSO however there is physically insufficient time at present.
8. Possible ATP Forum
Sue Sadler expressed the value of CT groups across the region working together. The TACTRAN Regional
Strategy has not been approved to date. There is a feeling that TACTRAN may become a transport planning or strategy body.
SS had the opportunity to help the Consultants understand that CT works so well because it is localised. There is no reason
for CT to engage with TACTRAN unless money is available. Groups expressed surprise that no application for funding forms etc
have been received from any funding body be it TACTRAN or the local authority. NM stated that there could be cuts in rural
bus routes due to lack
A TACTRAN CT/DRT Stakeholder Workshop is being held on 6th February 2006. All areas within
the TACTRAN region will be represented with SS representing P&K and RDW providing administrative support.
9 AOCB
a)
Change of meeting date.
The next meeting date was scheduled for 24.3.08, however this has been re-scheduled for 31.3.08.
b)
Dormant Accounts
PKCTG have been informed that the government intend to distribute money from dormant accounts to the
“youth” sector. Sue Sadler sent an e.mail to Roseanna Cunningham asking for division of this money across the
voluntary sector; however, the final outcome carried the youth work tag.
One emerging pattern is the need for CT to have a cost benefit analysis i.e. figures available illustrating
for every pound received, services are delivered worth x amount.
c)
Disclosure Consultation
The website provides a link to the current disclosure consultation, The Protection of Vulnerable Groups,
ends on 12th February 2008. SS suggested a response from PKCTG representing the CT Sector.
Action:
RDW and Chairman to formulate response and send.
d) Scottish Ambulance Service
There is
evidence that a SAS volunteer driver is making a duplicate journey for a volunteer car group. The SAS insurance prevents the
driver from transporting both people at the same time.
Action:
NDJ to raise this item at the next Transport with Care Meeting.
10. Date of next Meeting
The next Meeting will be held on 31st March 2008.
