Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 10^th May  2018 at the ‘The Kirk, Wester Balblair’ at 7.30pm

Present:   Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice-Chair), Mary Graham(Secretary), Duncan Fraser(Treasurer), John Graham., Cllr. Margaret Davidson.

Apologies:  Mark Hedderwick, Cllr. Emma Knox.

Meeting commenced: 19.36hrs

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 5^th April   2018  were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Steve Byford, seconded by Duncan Fraser – Approved.

Police Scotland:  No officer available.

Matters arising:                                                                             

• Road Repairs – Most pot holes have now been filled. DF remarked that there are a couple on the top road which remain to be done.
• Funding for Altyre Path Maintenance – JG reported invoice for funding had been sent to THC. We are still awaiting the final contract. Ditch has to be cleared on Altyre path (THC) and an area still needs to be raised. THC has agreed supplementary funding as part of our contract. JS to speak to contractor.
• Toll Bypass/Altyre weed clearance – Query an application of roundup twice a year. JG to purchase some and JG and DF to arrange application. Grass cutting – contact Kevin Robertson re their quote.
• Litter Pick – Aigas Field Centre to clear from CC boundary to Aigas Dam. We need to arrange the rest of the road.
• Kilmorack Cemetery update – JG to meet with Cllr. Margaret Davidson and Hugh Gardner (Head of Bereavement Services – THC) on 18^th May at 10.00am at Kilmorack Cemetery.

Chairman’s Report:

• SB reported that the remaining sand/stone from the SSE house to be sold.
• Substation Noise still heard in Wester Balblair. Email Kelly Scott re next Community Liaison Meeting.

 Vice Chairman’s Report:

• Commemorative Plaque for Toll Path seat has arrived and general opinion chose the dark wood as backing. DF and JS to arrange installation.

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Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• Police Scotland want info leaflet about Bogus Callers disseminated. SB to print and arrange delivery.
• Draft Wayfinding Strategy Inverness – Details online.

 Treasurer’s Report:

• No transactions.£36.54 for seat plaque Balance stands at £1928.11.

PlanningMatters:

• 18/01771/FUL – Teanassie Lodge. Revised plans. No objections
• 18/0718/PNO – Teanroit PNO – No objections

 AOCB:

• Caravan by Dunmore (abandoned/vandalised) JG to speak to John Taylor (Community Services-Roads) for advice.
• Access into Altyre House – Road drain has collapsed. SB has contacted Kelly Scott(SSEN). Arranging for repair.
• Toll Junction repair – Email Breedon cc MD to have repair done before the Highland Cross.

Next meeting: Thursday 7^th June 2018 – 7.30pm At Ffordes Photographic(the Kirk)

Meeting Closed: 21.11hrs                                                                           

Signed:

 Steve Byford

Chairman           

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 5^th April  2018 at the ‘The Kirk, Wester Balblair’ at 7.45pm

Present:   Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice-Chair), Mary Graham(Secretary), Duncan Fraser(Treasurer), John Graham, Cllr. Emma Knox

Apologies: Cllr. Margaret Davidson, Cllr. Helen Carmichael, Mark Hedderwick

Meeting commenced: 19.40hrs

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 1^st March 2018  were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Duncan Fraser, seconded by John Stewart – Approved.

Police Scotland:  PC Scott Maclean attended – No incidents in KCC area. A reminder to communicate clear addresses and relevant details if calling new call centre.

Matters arising:                                                                             

• Road repairs – Road repairs have started and community councillors commended THC on work to date. Outstanding potholes: KCC to contact THC with details and locations.
• SSE Towers – new lower towers under construction. Will be completed when power outage granted.
• Altyre Path flooding: THC to rod the drain. JC to chase re maintenance grant.
• Toll Kerbing – The agreed kerbing is complete but the re-surfacing of the junction is on hold due to weather conditions.

Chairman’s Report: No Report

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• Munro memorial plaque ordered.
• Maintenance of zig-zag planting (Toll Bypass Path): Ask for volunteers and arrange date.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• SFRS Consultation – Email link

Treasurer’s Report:

• No transactions. Balance stands at £1964.65

PlanningMatters: None

AOCB:

• Grass cutting is now to be done in house by THC but, despite requests, we have yet to ascertain which areas (WB) will be done and on what frequency.
• Litter – Arrange a litter pick for the Cannich Road.
• Comments on new bus stop by Kiltarlity turn
• ACF – JG gave an update on currant activity
• WB Notice Board – Repairs – JG to contact Russell Ross. DF to speak to men’s shed.
• Winter Resilience- SSE new grants available. JG suggested we look at last year’s awards and see if anything of relevance is flagged up.

Next meeting: Thursday 3^rd May 2018 – 7.30pm at Ffordes Photographic(the Kirk)        

Meeting Closed: 21.10hrs                                                                           

Signed:

 Steve Byford

Chairman           

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 1^st March  2018 at the ‘The Kirk, Wester Balblair’ at 7.30pm

Present:   Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice-Chair), Mary Graham(Secretary), Duncan Fraser(Treasurer), John Graham.

Apologies: Cllr. Emma Knox, Mark Hedderwick

Meeting commenced: 19.34hrs

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 1^st February  2018  were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Steve Byford, seconded by Duncan Fraser – Approved.

Police Scotland:  No officer available. MG read area report.

Matters arising:                                                                             

• Budget cuts to CCs Discussed. Letter to be sent to THC to point out disappointed and the view that the wrong message given that CCs are not valued and ultimately leads to a lack of Community Empowerment.
• Footpaths Update – John Taylor of Community Services(Roads) phoned SB re road repairs and funding available. Alan Hogg drove around the Braes with SB to identify problem areas. Repairs for Croyard Junction to be carried out this month plus potholes. Wester Balblair – drain culvert blocked causing backlog at bottom of Altyre Path. JG to contact THC with photos from JS.

Chairman’s Report:

• New tower beside the Kirk seems to have the new base not in the original position as per plan. Email Kelly Scott(SSE) for clarification.
• New members should be sought for the Community Council.

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• JS and DF had a liaison meeting with Breedons with Chris Bremner and John Mackenzie. Work has commenced on the Toll Road kerbing upgrade. JS to email Breedons for reason for gap. Cc’s to John Taylor (THC). Breedon to introduce a watering system to damp down dust to be activated on dry days.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• IACCF Meeting 6^th JG/MG to attend.
• AGM notification posted on Notice Boards and Web Site MG received confirmation that all officers will be prepared to continue.

Treasurer’s Report:

• No transactions. Balance stands at £1964.65.

PlanningMatters:

• 18/00506/FUL – New House below Dunsmore. Concern expressed on pressure on services. Make comments to Planning Officer re pressure on road/bridge for construction traffic and concerns on over development in the hinterland as per Local Rural Plan.

 AOCB:

• Seat Plaque – JS to order.
• Winter Resilience – Letter to SSE to establish how well Communities coped in recent weather.

Next meeting: Thursday 5^th April 2018 – AGM 7.30pm and meeting at 7.45pm At Ffordes Photographic(the Kirk)           

Meeting Closed: 21.30hrs                                                                           

Signed:

 Steve Byford

Chairman           

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 1^st February 2018 at the ‘The Kirk, Wester Balblair’ at 7.30pm

Present:   Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice-Chair), Mary Graham(Secretary), Duncan Fraser(Treasurer)[08.10pm], John Graham, Mark Hedderwick[07.42pm], Cllr. Emma Knox.

Community Members :  Kevin Mackay, Graham Mackay, Eddie Stefaniak and Bryan MacLelland

Apologies: Cllr. Helen Carmichael

Meeting commenced: 19.35hrs

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 7^th December  2017  were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by John Graham, seconded by John Stewart – Approved.

Planning Presentation: 17/05659/FUL | Erection of house & detached garage | Croft Land 1 Broallan Kilmorack Beauly IV4 7AH.

Kevin Mackay presented his plans for a family home on a 7 acre plot of croftland and addressed concerns that were raised by neighbours.

1. Pressure on services
2. Loss of crofting land

• Drainage of land liable to water logging

1. Proximity to Birchwood
2. Any intention of further development

Kevin Mackay and other interested community members then left.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report:  No attendance. Report now covers several CCs. Police Scotland have promoted a warning of on-line scams which we have circulated using social media and our web site.

Matters arising:                                                                             

• Noise at Teanassie – Noise complaints have been received about dogs barking late at night and also out of hours noise from the contractors yard. Dog issue, on recommendation, was referred to EHO by the complainant and action has been taken. Out of hours operation was likewise recommended for the residents to contact THC.
• Footpaths Update – Funding for maintenance discussion ongoing with the CC agreeing that index linked ongoing annual grant was the best option.
• Ditches and Drains – Pot holes – send photos and GPS location to Community Services(Roads) at THC

(Cllr. Emma Knox left at 8.20pm)

Chairman’s Report:

• SSEN CLG – New liaison officer Kelly Scott.
• Increase in noise on occasions possibly due to transformer next to SVC. Accoustic jacket planned.
• Dounreay line to be restrung. Work on reduced height towers behind Wester Balblair has begun.

Vice Chairman’s Report:  No Report

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• Date for First aid training postponed due to bad weather and flu outbreak.
• IACCF Meeting- Bank Closure was discussed.
• Fire Scotland – Community Asset register.

Treasurer’s Report:

• Balance stands at £1964.65 after Secretary’s honorarium paid.

PlanningMatters:

• 17/05934/FUL| Change of use of land for siting of accommodation unit, erection of forestry shed/stable, installation of infiltration bed, upgrade of access track | Land 435M SW Of Aigas Power Station Beauly – No objections.
• 17/05659/FUL | Erection of house & detached garage | Croft Land 1 Broallan Kilmorack Beauly IV4 7AH. – SB declared a conflict of interest being an adjoining property. There were a number of concerns about drainage and further development. Comment to planner to limit development on the whole site to the one dwelling.

AOCB:

• Altyre – Any complaints to SSEBuilding works,
• Placque for seats at Toll Bypass – Wording given by Mrs. Munro’s daughters and agreed. 

Next meeting: Thursday 1^st March 2018 at 7.30pm At Ffordes Photographic(the Kirk)           

Meeting Closed: 20.50hrs                                                                           

Signed:

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 7^th December 2017 at the ‘The Kirk, Wester Balblair’ at 7.30pm

Present:   Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice-Chair), Mary Graham(Secretary), Duncan Fraser(Treasurer), John Graham, Mark Hedderwick, Cllr. Emma Knox.

Apologies: Cllr. Margaret Davidson

Meeting commenced: 19.32hrs

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report:

• PC Jones – No incidents in KCC area but asked residents to prepare their vehicles for winter.

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 2^nd November  2017  were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Duncan Fraser, seconded by John Stewart – Approved.

Matters arising:                                                                             

• Path Maintenance –Altyre and Toll Bypass – A meeting with Cllr. Margaret Davidosn and John Taylor(Community Services-roads) at The Council Offices was attended by Stev byford, John Stewart and John Graham. Proposal that KCC were paid, either a yearly or lump sum payment to manage the SSE constructed area. Cllr. MD to refer to Finance Director to develop a plan.
• Bank Closure at RBS Beauly. Universal concern was expressed at the damage to the community following the recent closure of Bank of Scotland. Explore alternatives and contact other local Community Councils. Letter to the CEO of RBS expressing our concerns. Cllr. MD is pursuing this on a national level.
• SSEN – New liaison person, Kelly Scott, had been appointed and JG had been in contact with her regarding the next CLG meeting. She said that they were awaiting evaluation pf noise monitoring.

Chairman’s Report: No Report

Vice Chairman’s Report:  No Report

Treasurer’s Report:

• Balance stands at £2394.64. Secretaries Honorarium of £400 to be paid.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• First aid training – dates and venue to be confirmed but were awaiting booking form from Kilmorack Hall.
• Next years meeting dates and venue were presented and agreed.

PlanningMatters: No applications

AOCB:

• Building works, Altyre Steading – Still no warning road signs of men working.

Next meeting: Thursday 1^st February 2018 at 7.30pm At Ffordes Photographic(the Kirk)           

Meeting Closed: 20.52hrs                                                                           

Signed:

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 2^nd November 2017 at the ‘The Kirk, Wester Balblair’ at 7.30pm

Present:   Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice-Chair), Mary Graham(Secretary), Duncan Fraser(Treasurer), John Graham, Mark Hedderwick

Apologies: Cllr. Emma Knox

Meeting commenced: 19.32hrs

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 6^th October  2017  were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Steve Byford, seconded by Mark Hedderwick – Approved.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report:

• PC Jones (Fort Augustus) gave new full area report. No incidents reported in Kilmorack. JG reported an incidence of poaching at Main of Aigas. Explore use of camera traps.

Matters arising:                                                                             

• Weed Suppression – New Altyre path – JG received quote from Robertson’s at £400 plus vat for each cut with tractor mounted flail mower and strimmer. Agreed to accept and proceed asap. SB suggested volunteers clear Toll Path area now. JG had contacted Community Services(Roads) and funding was still not forthcoming. KCC to look at alternatives. i.e. being given funding by THC to employ contractor.
• Benches on new paths:- 2^nd seat to be finished shortly weather permitting.
• Old Cemetery Notice Board: Ward Discretionary Fund grant had been received. New Board had been made and installed. Wester Balblair board also in need of some refurbishment.
• Toll Memorial: Contact British Legion to query leaf clearance for the 11^th. MH to action.

Chairman’s Report:

• Email to Cllr.Margaret Davidson re progress of meeting with EHO (substation noise).

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• Noise at substation still audible. Email to NA(SSEN) re progress.

Treasurer’s Report:

• Balance stands at £2394.64. WDF grant of £588 received. Paid Out Notice Board £588

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• To attend Inverness Rural Communities Convention – Tourism and Broadband.

PlanningMatters:

• 17/04998/FUL – No comment
• 17/04935/FUL – No comment.

AOCB:

• Building works, Altyre Steading – No warning road signs and heavy vehicles blocking lay-bys. Lovat have been notified.
• Hard standing by Old Cemetery/bus shelter in need of regrading. Ask if this could be included in works for Kilmorack Bus Stop

Next meeting: Thursday 7^th December 2017 at 7.30pm At Ffordes Photographic(the Kirk)           

Meeting Closed: 21.26hrs                                                                           

Signed:

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 7^th  September 2017 at the ‘The Kirk, Wester Balblair’ at 7.30pm

Present:   Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice-Chair), Mary Graham(Secretary), John Graham, Duncan Fraser(Treasurer).

Apologies: Cllr. Bill Fraser

Meeting commenced:  7.41pm

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 1^st  June  2017  were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Duncan Fraser, seconded by John Stewart – Approved.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report:

• MG gave details of new area officers. JG mentioned complaint by local resident of ‘boy racers’ intermittent visits to area. Police have been advised.

Matters arising:                                                                             

• Litter Signs – Now installed. Two at Picnic Area, one above Aigas Dam and one at the path in Wester Balblair. JG to arrange signs for dog fouling.
• Picnic area car park. JG reported grass had been topped by David Bloor(Peter Masheter) and JG had topped a second time. Area around Picnic tables had been regularly strimmed to keep tidy.
• Bus stop by Kilmorack Hall. JS to meet with Breedons(Chris Bremner) re supply of materials and advice. JS also reported on Breedon CLG meeting with updates on quarry expansion and proposed mitigation of dust problems at the access point and the cement batching plant.
• Toll Road and Altyre – Update – Awaiting THC action as there is an issue with retention of budget for maintenance of infrastructure limiting grass maintenance. Ongoing but alternative options to be explored by SB and JS.
• British Legion Poppy Wreath received and donation paid and receipted.
• Wood fuel for elderly in KCC area. DF and JS are to list potential recipients.
• Trees for Life – Beavers. ScotGov had a view to remove a beaver family from the Strathglass area. Trees for Life had requested KCC’s opinion. Varied opinions but consensus was that impact on fishing and farming must be considered and it was felt that the upper regions of the area would be more appropriate for beavers where any impact would be minimal. It was felt that Trees for Life should be discussing this with fishing and farming interests first.

Chairman’s Report:

• CLG – Local residents are still reporting hearing increased noise. Cause failure to recalibrate SVC after outage. Action: more frequent checks and re-calibration. Still no confirmation which transformer is responsible.
• Beauly and Dounreay line. Some pylons will be replaced with smaller ones in 2018.
• Access Road at sub-station: new contractors starting replanting in November.
• New security fencing to be erected. Possibly green.

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• Memorial seats – All prepared. Waiting for a few dry days to install.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• Red Cross offering free first aid/safety training for over 65s. MG to enquire if weekends are available.
• Kirking of the Council – MG and JG attended.

Finance:

• British Legion ‘donation’ paid and The Highland Council Grant received.
• Balance is £2394.04

Planning Matters:

• No current applications.

AOCB:

• Participatory Budgeting. THC have requested representatives from Community Councils, schools and charities to form a steering committee to facilitate the participatory budget event in March 2018. Whilst KCC considered it important for strong CC representation it was felt this best arranged by the Council as few of us have the time or facilities to manage this.

Next meeting: Thursday 5^th October 2017 at 7.30pm At Ffordes Photographic(the Kirk)  

Meeting Closed: 9.56pm                                                                            

Signed:

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 1^st June 2017 at the ‘The Kirk, Wester Balblair’ at 7.30pm

Present:   Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice-Chair), Mary Graham(Secretary), John Graham, Duncan Fraser(Treasurer), Mark Hedderwick.

Apologies: Cllr. Margaret Davidson, Cllr. Helen Carmichael

Meeting commenced:  7.35pm

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 4^th May  2017  were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Steve Byford, seconded by Duncan Fraser – Approved.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report: No report

Matters arising:                                                                             

• Litter Signs – JG presented sign suggestion from ‘Keep Scotland Beautiful’ JG to contact KSB to personalise the signs and then get some made up at an estimate of £10 each. Fly-tipping – see how the litter signs work.
• Picnic area car park. JG to see about the availability of a flail mower to flatten the mole hills.
• Ditch Repairs – THC have inspected the problem after a complaint from a resident and hope to resolve it.
• Bus stop by Kilmorack Hall. We are still trying to address the kerbing issue. JS to email Breedon and MH to explore availability of a digger to grade the area.
• Toll Road and Altyre – This is on the Council to-do list but THC are waiting for the maintenance payment from SSE. Will update us on the program as soon as funding in place.

Chairman’s Report:

• CLG – Control changes may have worked. SSE to put acoustic jacket on Toshiba SVC taking it down by 10db. Cllrs are requested to report any noise to SSE. Monitors next to SVC and to be sited at the Kirk.
• Visibility of substation – new access still to be landscaped. Awaiting stone waller who will build bank back up. Replanting has missed this season.
• HVDC – WSP want help identifying viewpoints
• Dounreay line upgrade in the next few days. Restringing 28^th June to 11^th Concern as to the Tower reduction schedule.
• Deanie Line upgrade – Concern was expressed that SSE was aware of School Bus Times to obviate any conflict. Schedule for repaint mid June with upgrade June-July. These times seem somewhat fluid at the moment.

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• Memorial seats – Red Mahogany ordered for early June. Will be prepared and fitted asap.
• New seat installed at a trial location at the Quarry Walk and a photo was available. Many thanks to Duncan Fraser.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• Fire Service Questionnaire. Discussed and noted that local knowledge crucial. MG/JG to complete and forward.
• HSCHT – Membership Renewal. MH to be our representative.

Finance:

• Only payment this month was DD for Information Commissioner. Balance is £1748.75

Planning Matters:

• There were no objections to the proposals.

AOCB:

• MH commented on concerns of Police Activity in the Kilmorack, Teanassie, Breakachy area with one youth found injured at the Gallery. With no police attendance it was deferred for now but enquiries would be made.

Next meeting: Thursday 7th September 2017 at 7.30pm At Ffordes Photographic(the Kirk)          

Meeting Closed: 9.25pm                                                                            

Signed:

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 4^th May 2017 at the ‘The Kirk, Wester Balblair’ at 7.30pm

Present:   Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice-Chair), Mary Graham(Secretary), John Graham, Duncan Fraser(Treasurer),  Mark Hedderwick.

Apologies: Cllr. Margaret Davidson, Cllr. Helen Carmichael, Cllr. Dr. Jean Davies.

Meeting commenced:  7.35pm

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 6^th April  2017  were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by John Stewart, seconded by Duncan Fraser – Approved.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report:

• Report by PC MacDonald. Nothing to report in this area. JG mentioned speed of traffic during the litter pick with Aigas Field Centre. PC MacDonald suggested informing the Police beforehand and signs would be made available. The fly tipping problem was discussed with a conclusion that we could put up signs first then possibly cameras if the problem persists. Also present was the Community Support Officer.

Matters arising:                                                                             

• “Church of Scotland/Kilmorack Hall bus stop update. C of S has been in touch re progress. JG awaiting clarification on kerbing and if we can enquire if Breedon could provide materials when they do the Toll. JG to contact John Taylor again to discuss options.
• JG reported newsletter for KCC and Aigas Community Forest with Firewood questionnaire was ready for distribution. SB to organise.
• Beauly-Deanie upgrade. Areas where the 11kv(domestic supply) lines go under the 132kv overhead lines will be undergrounded. Towers are having climbing bolts replaced before re-painting and the new conductors and insulators.
• Ditch repairs – awaiting photographs and OS refs. JG/DF
• Roadside Litter Pick – Make up new signs possibly following the Keep Scotland Beautiful program. Also consider signage No Fly Tipping.
• Footpath edges – the footpath from the rail bridge to the Lovat bridge is becoming narrowed due to overgrowth in places. JG to contact Community Services to see if the path can be cut back.

Chairman’s Report: No Report 

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• SSE CLG – JS reported that the connector station should be not much higher than the hedge. Design subject to contractors. Dounreay line – existing towers to be used. SB asked Mg/JG to enquire of NA which towers will be reduced in height. Replanting around sub station should be later this year as the time for tree planting is past.
• Memorial seats – JS is sourcing new wood and DF will complete construction. The budget for the new timber was approved.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• Apologies sent to IACCF.
• Next CLG (SSE) – 31^st May 2017

Finance:

• No expenditure this month. Balance is £1783.75

Planning Matters:

• Druim Ba inquiry in progress.

AOCB:

• Aigas Community Forest – Chainsaw Course starting 15^th May
• Quarry path seats location identified. JS/DF
• Altyre Footpath – drainage ditch blocked by weeds. Check who is responsible for this now and contact. JG

Next meeting: Thursday 1^st June 2017 at 7.30pm At Ffordes Photographic(the Kirk)        

Meeting Closed: 9.04pm                                                                            

Signed:

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 6th April 2017 at the ‘The Kirk, Wester Balblair’ at 7.45pm

Present:   Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice-Chair), Mary Graham(Secretary), John Graham, Duncan Fraser(Treasurer),  Cllr. Jean Davis,

Apologies: Cllr. Margaret Davidson, Cllr. Helen Carmichael, Mark Hedderwick

Meeting commenced:  7.40pm

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 2^nd March  2017  were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Duncan Fraser, seconded by John Graham – Approved.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report: Email that officer had been called to an incident in Drumnaodrochit. Nothing of note to report.

Matters arising:                                                                                                              

• DF reported two people in ditch on the Braes . Ditch in need of repair. DF to identify with OS and photograph. Information to be forwarded to John Taylor, Community Services.

Chairman’s Report:

• SSE CLG Western Isles Workshop. SB reported on the meeting. SB had asked why wait two years to replace a faulty rector. Apparently that is the lead time. Noise is still an issue. Replacement of two towers on the Dounreay Line as part of upgrading with shorter towers. The Secretary to contact Neil Anderson for definition of footprint, dimensions and height. Visuals needed to compare the old with the new. 

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• JS advised that he had received a further cheque for £300 from the Late Mrs’ Joan Munro’s daughters for Community Council funds. MG to send a letter of thanks.
• Memorial seats – Construction ongoing. DF and JS liaising.
• Murphy Cabins – No answer as yet. Ask Neil Anderson to speak to Rory Davidson re the situation pointing out that KCC had been promised them on completion of the works at the sub-station.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• SSE Resilience Fund re-opened. ACF may apply for funding for a defibrillator and support for the wood fuel club in relation to supplies to pensioners..

Finance:

• As per AGM report.

Planning Matters:

• Additional Environmental Statement reports added to Druim Ba Wind Farm appeal..

AOCB:

Next meeting: Thursday 4^th May 2017 at 7.30pm At Ffordes Photographic(the Kirk)               

Meeting Closed: 9.00pm                                                                                                                

Signed:

Steve Byford