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UNAPPROVED MINUTES

Loch Duich Community Council
Meeting held in Inverinate Community centre
Thursday 2nd Oct 2008 at 8.00pm

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Chairman’s Report & Correspondence

Junior Pipe Band – Berywn referred to the band newsletter and said he’d be keen to get updates on their progress. Teens confirmed they were going for Lottery funding again.
Website – Liz Taylor had been in touch re. annual renewals of subscriptions to the website. Donald agreed to liase with Liz on the payment of fees etc.

Matters Arising

Transerv – Biz had found out that the Acting Area Manager, Mark Smith, had resigned and Andy Fraser has taken his place. Since last meeting, Berwyn had met with Transerv rep. and discussed roads issues including drain covers, footpath etc. Marina to forward previous emails to Andy for action. Donald also mentioned how the lack of a kerb was causing problems with the drainage of water off the main road running down the hill to Forestry houses.
Digital TV – Following on from TV questionnaire, Berwyn had been in touch with Charles Kennedy asking him to put pressure on the BBC to send an engineer to our area to explain what locals need for digital TV.
Over 60s Party – it was agreed that £250 be issued for the Over 60s Party. (Proposed by Jayne, seconded by Teens).
Bonfire night fireworks – agreed that £250 be issued for the fireworks at party on 8th Nov. (Proposed by John, seconded by Jayne). Donald mentioned that, for the week running up to the party, a trailer would be in Community Centre car park for collection of stuff for bonfire.
Travelling Expenses – Berwyn was keen for the expenses rate to be agreed but, given Fiona (the treasurer’s) absence, decided to carry item forward to the next meeting.
Christmas cards – agreed that no cards would be issued that year. Marina to find out cost of placing Christmas greeting, from the Community Council, in WHFP.
Scottish Water – Donald referred to recent letter re. chloramination and suggested this was raised with Fiona at future meeting, to see if we need to pursue further.
Phoebe MacAskill fundraiser – Several locals (adults & children) were involved in the fundraising dinner on 4th Oct for two year old cancer sufferer, Phoebe. Money raised would go to covering cost of going to USA for potentially lifesaving treatment. It was proposed that £500 be given to the fund. This was unanimously agreed. Marina gave her heartfelt thanks to everyone for their generous support.

AOCB

Community Council ‘correspondent’ – Two folks had volunteered to be contacts in Letterfearn/Totaig. As and when they had issues to raise, they would contact Berwyn and/or Marina. It was suggested that a further contact be found for Ratagan.
Recycling – there was a query as to when cardboard and plastic recycling was coming to Lochalsh. Biz suggested attending the next Ward Forum where the Head of Highland Council Recycling would be addressing the meeting. (Since the meeting, Marina has arranged for Phil Dewar, Waste Management Assistant -Awareness raising, with Highland Council to attend next meeting on 20th Nov)
Clachan Duich – Donald mentioned that there was not a lot of space left in the cemetery and wondered about the possibility of extending it. Biz to investigate.
School grass cutting – Contractors had been contacted by school and had agreed to cut the grass shorter. Highland Council had stated that grass was not picked up because of the cost and there was too much for composting.
School polytunnel – Berwyn mentioned recent WHFP article. There was a lot of interest in the polytunnel and the community council were keen to support the children in this enterprise.

Dates of next meeting
The next meeting will be on Thurs 20th Nov 2008.

NEXT MEETING

Thurs 20th Nov 8pm
Inverinate Community Centre

To be attended by Phil Dewar
(Recycling - Highland Council)

ALL WELCOME