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UNAPPROVED MINUTES

Loch Duich Community Council
Meeting held in Inverinate Community centre
Thursday 20th Nov 2008 at 8.00pm

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Recycling
Berwyn welcomed Phil Dewar from Highland Council who gave presentation on Recycling. Phil focussed on the new kerbside recycling arrangements which will come to the Loch Duich area early in 2009. Blue bins - for paper, glass, tins and types 1& 2 plastic (primarily drinks bottles) – will be delivered to each address and will be collected once every four weeks.

Chairman’s Report & Correspondence
Digital TV – Following correspondence with Charles Kennedy, Berwyn was in touch with contact re. Digital TV and was trying to arrange a date for a presentation on how the new digital TV arrangements will affect our area. (Details of meeting to be confirmed.)
Erskine Homes (ex-servicemen) – presentation on 3 Dec, Inverness. Berwyn may attend.

Matters Arising
Transerv – Transerv workers had been spotted examining the holes in the footpaths but no action so far. Marina awaiting response from new Transerv contact – Andy Fraser.
Over 60s & Bonfire night parties – Both events had been a success and were enjoyed by all.
Travelling Expenses – In line with Highland Council rates, a rate of 42 pence per mile was agreed for representing Community Council at meetings, events etc.
WHFP Xmas greetings – it was agreed that rates for a Xmas greeting in the WHFP, from the Community Council, were prohibitive and money would be better spent elsewhere. Donald to send Xmas greeting to Liz for website and posters for Shiel Shop, Petrol station etc.
Scottish Water – Scottish Water had assured people that they should have no concerns about the chloramination plans for the water supply.
Septic tank – concerns had been raised about the Septic tank at Woodlands, Shiel Bridge. Marina was asked to write SEPA to find out more.

AOCB
A82 trunk road – Berwyn was impressed by leaflet campaign and webiste petition, which concentrated on the section of the road which is south of Fort William. Marina was asked to write JF Munro and Stewart Stevenson, supporting the campaign and highlighting the need for ‘our’ part of the A82 being upgraded as well.
Skip – a skip was requested for Glebe Road. Marina to arrange asap.
Website – hostings due to be paid. Renewals fees (£10) to be paid in line with calendar year - due January 2009.
Kids Christmas Party - £250 donation was agreed. Proposed by Teens, seconded by Donald.

Dates of next meetings
The next meetings will be on Thurs 15th Jan and Thurs 26th Feb 2009.

NEXT MEETING
Thursday 15th January 8pm
(Inverinate Community Centre)
ALL WELCOME