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Community council minutes

Loch Duich Community Council
Meeting held in Inverinate Community centre
Thursday 28 February 2008 at 8.00pm

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Chairman’s Report & Correspondence
Masts – No clearer on the situation re. the Carr Brae.
Community Council election – an election is due. There was some discussion as to whether we now have to co-ordinate the election and/or much Highland Council are involved. Biz undertook to contact Robbie Bain and ask him to give Marina the information we need to proceed.
Forestry sites – a letter had been received re. sale of surplus land locally, under the national forest land scheme. This was noted.

Matters Arising
Smiley faces – Brian Harper had provided a contact at Transerve re. the installation of a ‘smiley face’ speed sign at either end of Inverinate. The contact had said that this would not be a problem on a trunk road, that he would make a case for it, and that it would be paid for by Transerve.
Gritting – the police had confirmed that the east end of the Cluanie stretch of road is covered by Fort William and that any queries should be put to the Fort William Transerve office.
Traffic Lights in Kyle – work should commence on the installation of special lights that can be unplugged and removed when necessary, to allow for further wide loads.
OAP Party – Berwyn mentioned that the hall committee have identified tow possible dtes in November.
Over 60s – Marina confirmed that letters had been sent introducing the members of the Community Council and letting folks know what they might be able to do on their behalf, as well as wishing them well for the rest of 2008. (It was suggested the telephone numbers for Community Council members should also be included as/when the sheets were re-issued.)

AOB
New Licensing Arrangments – Biz mentioned the new arrangements and how they would affect small businesses and halls. (Leaflets on this have since been received from the Scottish Govt. and will be available at the meeting and spare copies left at the hall.)
Heart-start monitor – Donald mentioned that it was likely that a monitor would be purchased for the hall. He asked whether the community council would be able to make a donation to this. In response, it was suggested that he get a letter from the hall committee with details of the cost and whether or not it is compulsory to buy a monitor.
Website – Following a letter from Liz Taylor, it was agreed that it was okay for £3 or £4 to be paid per month, towards the costs of web-hosting arrangements. Everyone was reminded that contributions for the ‘whats-on’ page were always welcome.

Next meeting – to be decided subject to election.