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Community council minutes

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

Loch Duich Community Council
Meeting held in Inverinate Community centre
Thursday 26th Feb 2009 at 8.00pm

Minutes of previous meeting – Ian Ross pointed out that the footpath holes he had mentioned during the last meeting were in fact drainage holes not potholes. This was noted and the minutes were then approved.

Chairman’s Report & Correspondence
Shieldaig Community Council – a joint meeting of community councils was to be organised by Shieldaig CC. Given the proposed agenda, and the existence of Ward Forums, those present questioned the value of the meeting. Berwyn agreed to respond to the invitation and explain why no-one from Loch Duich would be attending.
National Spring Clean Week 2009 – Berwyn referred to leaflets that had been received and agreed to hand them into the school.
Highland Council Heavy Good Uplift – it was mentioned that, as of 1st April, charges would be made for the council uplifting heavy goods. £15 for up to 3 items and £30 for 3-6 items. This was a disappointment and everyone felt that it would lead to more fly-tipping in the area.
Skye and Lochalsh Housing Association – latest newsletter was discussed.

Matters Arising
Water quality – Donald raised concerns about the quality of the drinking water around Loch Duich. There had been complaints re. taste, smell, cloudiness of water etc. It was agreed that we would monitor the water situation for a while before taking things further.
Carr Brae Mast – recent investigations and correspondence has confirmed that the future of the Carr Brae mast is very much in doubt and consideration is being given to closing it down. This would mean that there would no longer be any non-satellite TV transmission via the mast and that satellite TV reception would be the only option for around Loch Duich.
Drainage holes on footpath – Ian had given Marina a diagram of where these holes are and this would be passed to Transerv for action.

AOCB
Community Newsletter - a volunteer had come forward who would be willing to help with the production of a community newsletter. It was agreed that this idea would be mulled over and views sought at the next meeting.
Speeding – everyone had noticed the flashing 30mph sign on the way into Kyle, and would be keen to see the same thing in Inverinate. Marina to investigate.
Kintail photo project – Fiona mentioned the photo project from 2000, and that she had copies (all the originals had been returned to their owners) of lots of the photos that had been handed in. Ideas would be welcomed, from the community, of what could be done with them.

Dates of next meetings
The next meeting will be on Thurs 16th April 2009.

NEXT MEETING
Thursday 16th April 8pm
(Inverinate Community Centre)
ALL WELCOME