Community council minutes

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Correspondence
Planning training – information on training re. planning issues, from Friends of the Earth, was passed to Berwyn.
Planning Aid for Scotland –in response to their correspondence, it was felt that although initially helpful, the publication had a central belt bias and the subscription should not be renewed.

Matters Arising
OFCOM – a response had been received, acknowledging that transition and costs involved were the main concerns. Guidance notes were due out in the summer of 2007, with advice on what to check, alternatives on receiving digital TV, the costs involved and the timelines for the procedure. It was agreed that nothing further be done until these notes are received.
Ratagan Pool – Helen Robertson had been in touch to confirm that some money had been forthcoming from Highland Council as well as donations from Kintail Lodge quiz night etc. Once all donations had been received they would confirm what the shortfall for repairs amounted too and the community council would then decide what to contribute.
Golden Wedding – a cheque for Mr & Mrs Murdie MacRae was passed to Marina for handing on as soon as possible.
Scottish Water – Sue Neald had been e-mailed to invite her to the June meeting, as yet no response had been received.

AOB
Police – Marina had spoken to the Police at Kyle about one of them attending the May meeting. After discussion, it was agreed that the issues to be raised would include:-
- The regular breaking of the speed limit through Inverinate.
- Out of Hour response times in rural areas
- Travelling people – what are their rights?
- Possible closing of causeway in high winds
- Housing of those on sex offenders register

Website – www.aroundtheloch.co.uk
Liz had done a lot of work on the website. Businesses were to be given the opportunity to pay for entries on the site. A form for businesses to complete would be made available, with posters to be put up in the shops etc. More work was required chasing up folks to proved info. for the other pages on the site. This would need to discussed and delegated at a future meeting.
Notice boards –had not yet arrived but Donald would chase up.
Skips – skips had been ordered for Glebe Road and Morvich, as requested.

Next meeting – 17th May 2007, 8pm,
Inverinate Community Centre