Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 7^th April 2016 at the ‘The Kilmorack Hall’ at 8.00pm

Present:   John Stewart (Vice-Chair) Duncan Fraser(Treasurer),  Mary Graham(Secretary), John Graham, Provost Cllr. Helen Carmichael, Cllr. Margaret Davidson, Cllr. Dr. Jean Davis

Guests:

Apologies: Steve Byford, Police Scotland

Meeting commenced:  8.00pm. – John Stewart in the Chair.

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 3^rd March 2015 were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by John Graham, seconded by Duncan Fraser – Approved.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report: MG read the Police Scotland Report

Matters arising:

1. The Highland Council Annual Grant – Contrary to expectations there will be a small increase
2. SSE – Noise Monitoring – JS reported that the noise was as bad as ever whilst the SVC was running at 100%. Sgurr had re-instated the monitoring equipment which showed high noise levels.
3. SSE Western Isles Convertor Station. – modified plans are with THC prior to full planning application.
4. JS met with Chris O’Donnell of Murphy who offered the Community 5(4) redundant site offices presently at Muir of Ord. Options would be explored.
5. Parking on lowered pavement was still a problem with one car permanently parked with flat tyres. A solution would be investigated.
6. Kilmorack Gallery Bus Shelter – JG to discuss with Fettes the appropriate treatment..

Chairman’s Business: None

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• SSE – rationalisation of the overhead lines is progressing with the Nairn line planned for removal starting 8^th May and the Shin line shortly thereafter. Affected residents will be notified.
• JS reported that the next SSE liaison meeting will be on 20^th April 2016 at the Lovat Arms..
• Bus drop off at Kilmorack Hall – JG had identified that the land belongs to the Church of Scotland. DF confirmed it was in fact Glebe land. JG will pursue the possibilities with CofS

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:  

• Policing questionnaire had been completed and returned.

Finance: As per AGM

Planning Matters:  No applications this month

AOCB:  None.

 Next meeting: Thursday 12^th May 2016 at 7.45pm

Meeting Closed: 9.10pm    

 Signed:

                                                               Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 3^rd March 2016 at the ‘The Kilmorack Hall’ at 7.45pm

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

Guests:

Apologies: Provost Cllr. Helen Carmichael, Cllr. Margaret Davidson

Meeting commenced:  7.52pm.

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 4^th February 2015 were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Duncan Fraser, seconded by Steve Byford – Approved.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report: No report

Matters arising:

1. Budget Cuts – JG raised the issue of the large cuts to the Ward Discretionary Fund (£760k) and whilst understanding the necessary stringencies at this time. The Council expressed concerns that the funding will be re-instated when finances are less constrained. Cllr. Davies reminded the Council that cuts would be also coming from the Grant. As the Council have no information on that yet they felt they could not address that until they have full details.
2. Bus Stop – Ongoing. JS to to speak to Lovat Estates at next liaison meeting.
3. Druim Ba appeal to SG launched.
4. Cnoc an Eas Windfarm Supplementary documents received. JG reported that although detailed there was limited relevance to Kilmorack beyond what has already been addressed. However we should note that Force 9 have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Soirbheas as to the Community Benefit. JG has written to the Planner pointing out that Kilmorack CC is not party to this agreement despite being listed by THC as a local Community. A further concern was the confidentiality clause within that memorandum.

Chairman’s Business: None

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• JS reported that the SSE liaison meeting had been postponed until the 17^th March 2016.
• The conductors on the redundant line to be removed.
• Sgurr have re-instated monitoring equipment.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:  

• SSE update on Loch Buidhe line – Being put on hold until such time as need is shown.
• River Connections Art Survey – Concern was expressed to the safety of the tilting pier, the cost and visual intrusion to the River Ness. The other suggestions were discussed and met mixed reactions.
• AGM – ^7th April 2016.

Finance:

• Balance £1651.56

Planning Matters:  No applications this month

AOCB:  .

• It was noted that sight lines around the Braes had been improved.

 Next meeting:   7^th April 2016. AGM at 7.45pm and meeting at 8.00pm at the Kilmorack Hall.

 Meeting Closed: 9.15pm    

 Signed:

 John Stewart

pp Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 4^th February 2016 at the ‘The Kilmorack Hall’ at 7.30pm

Present:  Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice-Chair) Duncan Fraser(Treasurer),  Mary Graham(Secretary), John Graham, Mark Hedderwick, Provost Cllr. Helen Carmichael, Cllr. Dr. Jean Davis

Guests: PC Billy MacDonald, PC Scott Maclean

Apologies: Cllr. Margaret Davidson, Cllr. Hamish Wood

Meeting commenced:  7.36pm.

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 3^rd December 2015 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: Only item of note was a fire in a wheelie bin at Torgormack. PCs MacDonald and Maclean were thanked for attending and then left.

Matters arising:

1. ABO – Allt Carach wind farm – letter received confirming that the proposal was not being processed due to the lack of wind. The mast will be removed early in the new year.
2. New access road on to the A831. A number of local residents had raised the issue of safety at this point and THF Planning confirmed that no planning application had been received. JG read out a letter from the Planning Officer confirming that the roadway failed to comply with the Roads standards and the landowner had been instructed to stop work until the situation could be ratified. This is now in the hands of the Planning Authority.
3. JG attended a meeting of Community Broadband Scotland on behalf of the Aigas Community Forest. A more regional approach including the Aird and south of Loch Ness has been suggested which would place this back in the Community Council’s court.

Chairman’s Business: SB will be unable to attend the next CLG meeting with SSE.

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• JS reported on two complaints of dog fouling on the Altyre path and Beauly Toll bypass. JS has posted a polite notice on the WB notice board.
• Parking in the bus drop off at Wester Balblair causing the Charleston School bus to stop in the road with cars overtaking at speed. A reminder to Mr. Cormack to keep this area clear at school drop off times was agreed.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:  

• Letter of thanks received for delivery of firewood.
• Change of meeting start time to 7.45pm requested by the Hall – agreed.

Finance:

• Balance £1759.51

Planning Matters:  No applications this mont

AOCB:  .

• KCC asked if possible to make a flat area adjacent to the dropping off point for the returning school bus to disembark pupils at the Kilmorack Turn. SB/JS to speak to Lovat Estate and Breedon Quarry.

 Next meeting:   3^rd March 2016 at 7.45pm at the Kilmorack Hall.

 Meeting Closed: 8.58pm    

 Signed:

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of the Inaugural Meeting held on Thursday 3^rd  December 2015 at the ‘The Kilmorack Hall’ at 7.30pm

Present:  Cllr. Dr. Jean Davies, Steve Byford, John Stewart, Duncan Fraser, Mary Graham, John Graham, Mark Hedderwick,

Apologies: Cllr. Margaret Davidson, Cllr. Helen Carmichael

Meeting commenced:  7.35pm.

The meeting

• Call for nominations for appointment of Chairperson.

John Graham proposed Steve Byford for the Chair and Mark Hedderwick seconded. Passed unanimously.

Cllr. Dr. Jean Davies handed over to the new Chairman Steve Byford.

• Appointment of Officers.

Vice Chair – John Stewart – Proposed by John Graham, seconded  by Mary Graham – Agreed

Secretary – Mary Graham – Proposed by Duncan Fraser, seconded by John Stewart – Agreed

Treasurer – Duncan Fraser – proposed by John Graham, seconded by Steve Byford – Agreed

Steve Byford closed the inaugural meeting of the new 2015 Kilmorack Community Council and expressed his thanks to Cllr. Dr. Jean Davies.

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 3^rd December 2015 at the ‘The Kilmorack Hall’ at 7.45pm

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

Guests: PC K. Mackenzie

Apologies: Cllr. Margaret Davidson, Cllr. Helen Carmichael

Meeting commenced:  7.40pm.

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 5^th November 2015 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: PC Karen Mackenzie reported that there had been no reported crimes in the area. A paper on winter driving had been provided and JG reported it was already on the web site and on the Kilmorack Hall facebook page. PC Mackenzie was thanked for attending and then left.

Matters arising:

1. SSE road assessment update – Neil Anderson had passed the pictures and report on to THC for consideration and we are now awaiting a response – ongoing
2. Druim Ba Wind Farm application – KCC has until the end of December to lodge their preliminary comments and until 21^st January for a detailed objection. Concerns were expressed about the lens and sensor for the photomontages which yet again were wrong and understated the impact. The impact in an inhabited area was considered unacceptable and so the committee voted to object on non-compliance with THC Policy, HWLDP and Onshore wind farm draft supplementary guidance(Sept 2015). and visual impact. Further more it was agreed that we should support neighbouring Community Councils. Draft letter of objection to be circulated to KCC Community Councillors for comment
3. Bus Shelter repairs – All agreed that Wester Balblair should be the first one to be repaired. Future improvements will be discussed at a future meeting.
4. HWLDP – Consultation has been extended to 29^th MG to forward link to members. The online consultation is reasonably simple to respond to.
5. KCC Awards – John Taylor of Community Services (Roads)was recognised for his efforts after being nominated by KCC and Strathnairn CC for the THC Quality Awards which he received.
6. Aigas Forest Wood Fuel- Thanks to MH for the use of his wood processor and DF for delivery to local pensioners.

Chairman’s Business:

• SSE Loch Buidhe public debate. The Chairman felt the the new proposed line was the best option. He was disappointed that the old maps had been used and the height of the towers was not shown to scale. He suggested a letter was sent to SSE making this point.
• Noise monitoring is ongoing.

 Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• Neil Anderson and Alistair Brown (THC) walked the new paths and noted the problems. The car parking on the new path with the dropped kerb to the west was discussed and the legal situation would be looked into. The landscaping on the Toll Path bypass was due to have started in December. Andrew Hogg(SSE) was not available to clarify the situation. NA to be emailed about the seat base.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:  Nothing to report

Finance:

• Secretary’s fees(£600) were due to be paid and £45 to the men’s shed for the wreath Holders at the Lovat memorial.
• Balance stands at £2403.35 but once the payments are made the balance will be £1758.35

Planning Matters:  No applications this month

AOCB:  .

• Community Broadband Survey to be conducted by Aigas Community Forest. Spare questionnaires were available.
• Uneven road surface on A831 caused by tree roots was getting worse and concerns had been expressed by residents.  JG to contact Community Services(Roads) to discuss whether a cushion or at least warning signs could be provided.

 Next meeting:   4^th February 2016 at the Kilmorack Hall. Inaugural meeting of the re-elected Councillors at 7.30pm followed by normal meeting at 7.30pm

Meeting Closed: 9.39pm    

 Signed:

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 5^th November 2015 at the ‘The Kilmorack Hall’ at 7.30pm

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

Guests: PC Billy Macdonald (8.24pm)

Apologies: Cllr. Margaret Davidson, Cllr. Helen Carmichael, Cllr. Hamish Wood

Meeting commenced:  7.44pm.

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 1^st October 2015 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: PC Billy Macdonald – No recorded crime in the area. Be aware of Eastern European organised gangs targeting the Highlands.

Matters arising:

1. Community Council Elections: KCC status quo remains. Inaugural meeting of next term 3^rd December 2015 which will be chaired by Cllr. Helen Carmichael.
2. Altyre/Toll Path update on maintenance. SSE have provided THC with a ‘planting plan’ for the zig-zag path which highlights a maintenance responsibility for that section for the following 3 years. This includes litter pick up of the site, general inspection of the planting, maintenance of the planting and review of the existing trees to be undertaken each year. There will be a three year maintenance program and a grant to fund ongoing maintenance of £55,650. Presently they are snagging the scheme prior to handover. Alasdair Brown to meet with John Stewart to indentify areas of concern.
3. SSE roads assessment in the Braes – awaiting update.
4. Verges and Hedges – ongoing discussions (MH)
5. Loch nam Bonnach access – Stewart Eastaugh (Access Rights Officer, THC) held talks with Hatfield Farms(Farley estate) which were very positive. Stewart is preparing a report for the estate which will identify works necessary and any support available. The Estate has expressed their wish for a positive relationship with the Community.
6. Beauly-Blackhillock Upgrade – SSE has planned consultation for Kilmorack, Kiltarlity and Beauly. To be held in the Kilmorack Hall, 25/11/15 between 2.00pm and 7.30pm
7. Bus Shelters – Repairs are somewhere down the list of priorities unless damaged. KCC to discuss with THC the practicalities of KCC replacing the panels and painting (THC to supply materials?)
8. Toll War Memorial – SB to lay Community Wreath. Paths and grass have been cleared of leaves but will be re-done on the morning of the Service.
9. Community Broadband Update – JG attended a meeting with HIE (Community Broadband Scotland) on Monday 2^nd A proposal was tabled for a large scheme encompassing South Loch Ness side and north as far as Scatwell and Strathconon. We were advised of further BT rollouts mostly based around Loch Ness and the promise(?) that we will all be advised by Christmas which areas will not receive updated fibre broadband. Next step, go it alone or a large scheme will be a survey to identify need and desire for a Community Broadband (David Garvie of Aigas Community Forest is organising this). There is funding from CBS for this exercise.
10. Refugees – MG and JG attended a Refugee Crisis Third Sector Interface Meeting at Smithton. One hundred refugees, encompassing approximately twenty five families, are expected to be relocated to the Highland Region. Requests for residents to offer accommodation and rental property was discussed and we will hear appeals for that through THC. There were a wide range of concerns in an area with a massive housing shortage already.

Chairman’s Business:

• The Chairman reported on a visit by Mary Scanlon MSP who met Steve Byford and John Stewart to hear first hand the issues of the substation and noise complaints. The subsequent press coverage suggests that she was quite disturbed by the situation.

 Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• JS reported on the Liaison meeting with Breedon at the Quarry. Discussions covered the re-instatement of the old quarry to a natural state. Also work on the continuation of the link paths. SSE have agreed to pay for the work with Breedon supplying materials.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• Next year’s proposed meeting dates were circulated and agreed.

Finance:

• Balance now stands at £2403.45

Planning Matters:  No applications this month

AOCB:  .

• The electric connection to the defib is not yet in place although the Perspex in the porch at the Hall has been replaced. JG will raise it at the Hall AGM
• MH will be cutting firewood in Aigas forest for distribution to those in the community in need of support. The Council was asked to help identify suitable recipients.

Next meeting:   3^rd December 2015 at the Kilmorack Hall. Inaugural meeting of the re-elected Councillors at 7.30pm followed by normal meeting at 7.45pm 

Meeting Closed: 9.45pm    

 Signed:

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 1^st  October 2015 at the ‘The Kilmorack Hall’ at 7.30pm

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

Guests: PC Billy Macdonald, Zofia Fraser

Apologies: John Stewart, Cllr. Margaret Davidson, Cllr. Helen Carmichael

Meeting commenced:  7.40pm.

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 3^rd September 2015 were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Duncan Fraser, seconded by Mark Hedderwick – Approved.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report: PC Billy Macdonald – Two non serious RTC in the area and reports of one possible bogus call.

Zofia Fraser, a prospective independent Councillor, introduced herself and asked what the issues were for the Kilmorack area. Left 8.25

Matters arising:

1. Community Council Elections: Members were reminded about the date for nominations.
2. Beinn Mhor wind farm. The Chairman had been notified of a legal challenge by WPD. Charles Stephen has been notified.
3. Altyre/Toll Path update on maintenance. Awaiting a response from Tracey Urray.
4. SSE roads assessment in the Braes – Steve Byford, John Stewart and Duncan Fraser met Neil Anderson and Andrew Hogg and travelled the affected roads. Neil Anderson had arranged photos and would meet with THC(roads). Further to that meeting he would report back to SSE’s senior management..
5. Verges and Hedges – An update from MH which indicated that contractors would budget at £35 per hour – ongoing. Funding and manpower need resourcing.
6. Ditches from Shin Tower to Farlie House are blocked JG to contact John Taylor (Community services)
7. Wall at War Memorial – Update from DF. It was suggested that perhaps Community Payback could pressure wash the stones. Plans to refurbish wall are in hand.
8. Seats – Altyre – DF has liaised with Charlie Barclay and that is agreed. Need to ask THC if planning permission is required. Need clarification on whether SSE have handed over on work before we can proceed.
9. Complaint from neighbouring farms that weeds have been allowed to grow and will migrate to his fields if not addressed. Will again address this with THC.

Chairman’s Business:

• Cheque received from the British Legion Beauly and District Club to support the Community Council’s activities. MG to send letter of thanks. 

Vice Chairman’s Report:  No Report

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• Next SSE CLG meeting Lovat Arms, 8^th October 7.15pm.

Finance:

• £100 paid out to Men’s Shed and £200 received from British Legion. Balance stands at £2427.74

Planning Matters:  No applications this month

AOCB:  .

• Bus Shelter(wooden) needs re-staining. Also the perspex in all the bus shelters are showing signs of wear/vandalism and need replacement. JG to contact John Taylor and see who is responsible.
• Drainage at Old Cemetery needs attention. MH will attend to this. Work on BT Boxes has caused blockage.

 Next meeting:   5^th November 2015 at the Kilmorack Hall.

 Meeting Closed: 9.25pm    

 Signed:

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 3^rd September 2015 at the ‘The Kilmorack Hall’ at 7.30pm

Present:  Steve Byford (Chair), John Stewart (Vice Chair) Duncan Fraser(Treasurer),  Mary Graham(Secretary), John Graham, Mark Hedderwick, Cllr. Margaret Davidson(8.18pm)

Guests: PC Scott Maclean, Stacey Beaton (Community)

Apologies:

Meeting commenced:  7.36pm.

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 4^th June 2015 were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Mark Hedderwick,  seconded Duncan Fraser – Approved.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report: PC Scott Maclean – One RTA near Teafrish. Suspicious person in Wester Balblair asking about van

Matters arising:

1. Community Council Elections. Notification posters have been put on Notice Boards and on the web site.
2. Broadband /Phone Issues. JG updated the Council on progress with Community Broadband(ACF). Next step is public consultation by questionnaire. The phones are back on line but the new access to fibre optic is variable.
3. Altyre Road and Braes – Neil Anderson(SSE) to assess the roads with SB, JS and DF on the 24^th It is suggested that the top of Altyre would benefit from top dressing and the issue of the drain at the top of Altyre needs addressing. Request to formalise status of Braes Roads with SSE, THC (John Taylor)
4. Cnoc an Eas Confirm objection on the basis of road safety between Wester Balblair Quarry and Lovat Bridge and the visual disturbance, especially from red aircraft anti collision beacons on towers. Ask that if the scheme is approved a condition would be the ban on all traffic on A831 Black Bridge to Cannich.
5. Maintenance of new footpaths: Email Tracey Urry for confirmation of ownership and responsibility for maintenance. See if the snagging has identified the dip at the bottom of the bypass path. Check if maintenance budget received from SSE and discuss the possibility of KCC taking over maintenance (funded).
6. Verges/hedge cutting: Highlight bad areas on map. Consider if KCC could take over responsibility for this and if funding could be found. MH to ask local contractors (costs/feasibility)
7. Fire wood offer. ACF has offered to provide firewood to those in the Community who are deemed at risk. This is from the windblow that needs clearing.
8. Quality Award – THC. Suggestion to nominate John Taylor(Community Services-Roads) for his ongoing assistance. Proposal approved.

Chairman’s Business:

• CLG Report – SSE has now agreed that the noise levels appear to be load related. He also commented on the lack of noise since the SVC was closed down due to the Incident.

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• Work is ongoing to repair the BT box and to prevent further flooding damage.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• Date of next meeting to be changed to the 1^st October due to the elections on the 8^th needing the hall.

Finance:

• Annual Grant cheque received and balance now stands at £2327.44

Planning Matters:

• There were two outstanding planning applications which were technically out of time for objections but no issues had been raised.
• Beinn Mhor has gone to appeal at the Court of Sessions despite refusal by the Scottish Ministers.

AOCB:  .

• DF remarked that the stone wall to the right of the entrance to the War memorial needs attention. DF would seek a price.
• MH to ask Charlie Barclay if seat could be sited on field edge at the top of Atlyre.
• Donation of £100 agreed to Men’s Shed for cleaning and re-furbishment of bench (Jim Munro)

 Next meeting:   1^st October 2015 at the Kilmorack Hall.

Meeting Closed: 9.25pm    

 Signed:

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 4^th June 2015 at the ‘The Kilmorack Hall’ at 7.30pm

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

Apologies: Cllr. Margaret Davidson

Meeting commenced:  7.35pm.

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 30^th  April 2015 were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by John Stewart and seconded Duncan Fraser – Approved.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report: PC Scott Maclean – One minor RTC. Beware Phone Scam targeting the Inverness Area. Details to be promulgated by KCC web site.

Matters arising:

1. Broadband Update – JG reported on meeting with Community Broadband Scotland on behalf of Aigas Community Forest.
2. Wreath for War Memorial. New Logo discussed. SB will provide design assistance incorporating Print of Old Kilmorack Falls. Plans to provide a new metal holder for wreaths. 20% of cost provided by KCC. Approved.
3. Altyre Resurfacing – Cllr MD had enquired and it had been removed from the timetable. Concern was expressed as the state of many parts of the Braes due to contractors use. A GPS Camera would be sourced to record bad areas and the results sent to Roads dept. Can be uploaded to web site. SB to email NA about resurfacing and repairs as promised relating to Murphy’s before and after videos.
4. Druim Ba wind farm scoping – 10 turbines – await more details. The Committee however expressed their view that they were disappointed at the application and felt that it reflected an arrogance and lack of respect to the Community

Chairman’s Business:

• CLG Report – Still no answer as to why noise from SVC varies. Cllr HC to ask SSE to arrange meeting with EHOs and KCC

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• JS has been approached by the daughters of the late Jo Munro wishing to make a donation. It was considered that a seat on the new path at the Toll Brae may be appropriate. JS to speak to Mackays re a base.
• Jim Munro’s bench needs attention. Duncan suggested that the Men’s Shed could cope with that and he will attend to it.

 Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• Council Annual Survey – Opinions sought.

 Finance:

• No transactions this month. Balance is £1472.38

 Planning Matters:

• Short’s application approved
• Broallan Applications – no objections

AOCB:  .

• Ask NA(SSE) for update on Tower End pylon and barrier.

Next meeting:   3^rd  September 2015 at the Kilmorack Hall.

 Meeting Closed: 10.10pm    

 Signed:  

 Steve Byford            

Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 30^th  April 2015 at the ‘The Kilmorack Hall’ at 7.30pm

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

Apologies: Cllr. Helen Carmichael, Cllr. Margaret Davidson

Meeting commenced:  7.34pm.

Minutes of the previous meeting Thurs 2^nd April 2015 were taken as read and accepted as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by John Stewart and seconded Duncan Fraser – Approved.

Police Scotland, Beauly Area Report: PC Scott Maclean – No crimes or public order issues.

Matters arising:

1. Fish Pass opening. JG read letters from SSE stating that there were no plans to re-open to the Public due to safety concerns, Cllr. Davidson had raised this with A. Brand and it was agreed that it should be brought up at the CLG.
2. Broadband Complaints are ongoing but Aigas Community Forest has agreed to pursue the option of providing Community Broadband with Community Broadband Scotland. The Cabinets are now finished but no date for final activation.
3. Urchany Path – Ask Mark to provide quote to Stewart Eastaugh who can then seek funding.
4. SSE Resilient Communities Fund –Kilmorack Hall has decided that the ongoing obligations and responsibilities would be onerous to any future management and have therefore declined the opportunity at this time, Information has been passed to Beauly Care project. In these circumstances the KCC felt unable to progress this any further.
5. Quarry Paths update – no report.

Chairman’s Business:

• SB spoke to Andrew Hogg. Stone( Wester Balblair lodge) to be moved to SB’s barn in Windhill in May.
• Altrye Road path nearing completion. SB asked the secretary to confirm with MD plans to resurface the Altyre road this summer.

Vice Chairman’s Report:  

• JS referred to the cars parked on the new footpath between the Kirk and Altyre Road. Complaints from people with children’s buggies and wheelchairs being forced into the road to pass. Email THC for clarification on parking.

Secretary’s Business and Correspondence:

• Mobile Library Routing – not applicable.

Finance:

• No transactions this month. Balance is £1472.38

Planning Matters:  None

AOCB:  

• Complaints have been received about ripples westbound on A831 just past substation. Vehicles have been damaged. Email Community Services(Roads) .
• Emergency Plan – This was brought up for discussion and further consideration.

Next meeting:   4th June 2015 at the Kilmorack Hall.

 Meeting Closed: 9.12pm    

 Signed:

 Steve Byford