February 08

Election: It was agreed this needs discussed with all directors and suggested to contact all by email and ask for nominations in advance of next meeting. Andrew Nisbet has agreed to be voted on in his absence. Lesley nominated Andrew and Robert seconded.

2) Minutes

Minutes for 13^th November c/f to next meeting as no members present able to approve.

3) Matters arising from minutes of last meeting

1. PROJECTS/DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATES

§ Youth Enterprise Projects (14+) Michelle and Lesley gave full updates on ongoing projects:

s Life Skills – Michael Duncan (SIC Grants Officer) okayed to buy Unst Youth Club another cooker from this budget as first one was ruined in the fire last month. Lesley asked Home Economic teachers from Unst and Yell to do cookery lessons (tbc).

s Music Workshop – equipment ordered for each youth club with a music gig at end of project and present certificates to all those taking part in various YEP courses. Directors and Michael Duncan will be invited to this (date to be confirmed).

s YUF Drama– play on 20th and 21st March with pre-theatre fish and chips at Mid Yell Hall. Assessor will be in attendance then go to perform in Edinburgh in June attend workshops (18 folk in total).

s Film Making & Editing – equipment in place. Lesley hoping to get the young folk not taking part in the YUF Drama play to film it as part of this project.

s Babysitting – two life dolls purchased and one course with more to go.

s First Aid – Yell completed this last year. Baltasound School booked for 21^st March.

s Momentum Driving – One course called, “Under Bonnet, Behind Wheel and Theory” completed by S3-4 last year with another one for next lot of S3-4.

s Princes Trust XL – Michael Duncan confirmed ok to use funds from YEP budget to help take this group on a learning trip to Glasgow as it is meets an the criteria for an entrepreneurial project.

s Entrepreneur Training– Andy Ross suggested one person from each of the NI go to the Craft Conference in Edinburgh this year and is also currently trying to get a NI Craft group together. A future Business Networking Event for the NI to bring local businesses together has also been suggested.

§ NI Trails

John gave a detailed update on leaflets – best title to date “Discover Yell, Unst and Fetlar” showing one circular route for each island. Shetland Amenity Trust is also doing Trails projects and John liaising with Viking Unst Co-ordinator at SAT to work alongside each other. SIC Infrastructure Services have provided some new signposts to help with NI Trails project. John looking into getting information boards for Trails Maps at each ferry terminal and it was suggested to put laminated/printed poster that can be updated as project progresses at waiting rooms. Leaflets to be finalised for launch and then distributed to tourist agencies, youth hostels/tourist accommodation, suitable points and ferries after that. Leaflets will also be available on IatE NI website and suggested to contact other community groups to put on their websites if agreed. VisitShetland are dealing with E-Trails but will only include information that is registered with them. John will contact Misa Hay at VisitShetland for full update on this.

§ Tourism Survey - Fetlar

Paul gave a summary on feedback to date as still waiting for final figures which Roger will forward to Fiona at HIE, this will help provide evidence of what amenities visitors are expecting on arrival – main comments have been lack of basic amenities such as eating places for visitors.

.2 IatE NI LAUNCH – SAT 22^ND MARCH

Confirmed for Sat 22^nd March, contacted all NI development groups and projects to display updates. Invites out first week in March to all NI households, NI Councillors and CC’s, I@teE partners, SIC Economic Dept.

2 IatE NI LAUNCH – SAT 22^ND MARCH

s Transport – arranged to pick up and return for Gutcher and Ulsta (times tbc)

s Sellafirth Hall – displays from local projects/development groups (most confirmed) and buffet lunch.

s Unit 2 – open for viewing as remote working facility. Displays of projects and posters on walls available for folk to write comments/feedback.

s Unit 3 – Lesley hoping to use this to work with kids and younger folk who might come along.

s Unit 4 – CCI open for folk who want to come and see work to date

Draft programme (10am – 5pm) will include:

s Opening – Councillor Laura Baisley.

s CCI - Andy speaking on how IatE NI funded travel to craft workshops and the response for NI.

s Local Food Production – Pete Glanville doing talk on this.

s IatE NI Local Enterprise Projects – Minnie doing talk on this.

s Q & A Session – at end of day to include NI Councillors and IatE NI Chairperson.

§ NI Housing Survey 2008

Community Involvement Grant been submitted for in-depth survey to collate information on housing needs and availability to put forward case for future housing development in NI looking at different models such as community ownership and land banks. Fiona noted there is also a Shetland wide survey being done to establish future needs and housing key factor in this consultation. Laurence noted CC’s hadn’t been informed of this consultation and Fiona advised it had been done mainly online and a Focus Group for NI had come from that.

§ BT Broadband Service

Michelle found out from Shetland News website that a meeting with BT been arranged at SIC Economic Development Dept on Monday 3^rd March to discuss the need for better BB provision in Shetland. Michelle will attend and advise of limited speed and poor service at Sellafirth. It was agreed this needs to be resolved asap to promote the Hot Desk facilities at Sellafirth.

.3 NI ACTION GROUP MEETING – 27^th Nov 2007

It was agreed to meet every six months (next one May this year – tbc) to overview what is happening with development groups in the NI. Those involved agreed this has been beneficial to date.

4) Finance / Funding

s Change of Company to Charitable status – still working on this and update for next meeting.

s Change of bank signatories – Robert Jamieson replaced Gordon Thomson for signatory.

s Balance sheet to date – approved by Laurence Robertson and seconded by Lesley Gray.

s Financial Director - Lesley agreed to be Financial Director and liaise with Jackie as needs be.

5) AOCB

.1 Training at Unit 2, Sellafirth

s Monitoring and Evaluation, Saturday 8^th March – five folk booked to date.

s Website Training, Saturday 15^th March - seven folk booked to date.

2. Geoparks

Minnie and John attended the last meeting in Lerwick. Minnie noted this steering group has suggested a community representative attend the Geoparks Conference in Germany this year and enquired if IatE could fund travel costs. All IatE NI current funding has been allocated but it was agreed a young entrepreneur would be best candidate for this if funding could be found elsewhere.

6) Date of next meeting

Tuesday 15^th April at 6.45pm in Unit 2, Sellafirth Business Park – agreed.

7) Action points

Item	Action	Who	Timescale
1)	New Chairs – contact members to request nominations/suggestions tbc for next meeting.	Jackie	ASAP
2)	Launch – finalise and confirm to directors	Michelle / Jackie	ASAP
	BT Broadband Service – meeting 3^rd March	Michelle