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Kiltarlity community council

Minute of Meeting held on 2nd July 2008. The meeting started at 7.30 and ended at 8.45

Present :Hamish Maclennan (Acting Chairman), Hector Douglas (Secretary), Karen Ferguson, Floris Greenlaw, Lesley MacColl, Dorothy Ward, Eunice Ramsden members of Community Council.

Apologies: Norman Grant, Ron MacLean.

1. / Welcome / Action
The Acting Chairman welcomed members to the meeting
2. / MINUTE
The minute of the meeting of 14th May 2008 was approved.
3. / Matters Arising
(a) Road Traffic Speeding
The Secretary reported that no additional information had been received in relation to the data from the speed trips. This would be followed up and if available the information would be obtained for the next meeting. / Secretary
(b) Albyn Housing Development: Boundary Wall
Mr Maclean submitted a written report Final quotes were awaited for both mortar and drystone walls. The contractor had agreed to delay the construction of the entrance wall until the quotes were received, provided that this allowed completion of the development by the end of August 2008. / Mr MacLean
(c) Inverness Area Community Council Forum 3rd June 2008
The Secretary reported that the Forum had discussed 2 main topics:
·  How to organise and run a Community Council meeting . Information papers on this topic are available from the Secretary.
·  The Data Protection Act and Community Council. This matter is considered separately at Item 7.
(d). Tomnacross Primary School
The Secretary reported that a letter had been received from Mr Steve Barron, Director of Housing and Property confirming that tenders had been received which were within the cost of the approved budget. As a result the contract will be awarded and a construction programme agreed.
(e) Ward Forum Meeting 21st May
Mr Maclean provided a written report on the meeting which he had attended. Mr MacLean had raised the issue of a possible Secondary School in Beauly. In reply Mr Robertson reported that considering the future trend in demographics this was an option which the Council would consider.
The other main issue which appeared to be common to other Community Councils was the need to provide assistance with literary issues to particular groups within the community. It was agreed that this is an issue which should considered at future meetings.
(f) Kiltarlity Newsletter
Mrs Ward reported that the Newsletter had been compiled and was currently being printed. It would be on sale for 50pence a copy.
4 / Consultation on Draft Model Scheme of Establishment of Community Councils and Draft Code of Conduct for Community Councillors
The Council discussed the nature and content of the consultation documents.
Resolved
That the Secretary should complete the questionnaire and members of the Council were invited to supply comments. / Secretary
5. / Balgate Sawmill Planning Appeal Site Visit
The Secretary reported that the Reporter Mr Dilwyn Thomas had conducted a site visit on 17 June. The Chairman and Secretary had attended the visit.
The outcome will be notified in due course.
6. / Installation of 2 Mobile Homes at 14 Loaneckheim: Planning Appeal
The Secretary reported that a copy of the appeal document had been received and was available for inspection.
7. / Data Protection Act: Kiltarlity Community Council.
The Secretary reported that a letter received from Alison Clark Policy Officer Chief Executive’s Office clearly stated that, should a Community Council hold any personal information and process it electronically then notification is required under the terms of the Data Protection Act.
Resolved:
That under the terms of the Act the Council was required to notify. It was agreed that the Council should make notification and that the fee of £35 should be paid. / Secretary
8. / Beauly Denny Power Line
Mr MacLean reported that he attended the Inquiry held in Beauly into the planned extension to Balblair Sub-Station. The outcome of the Inquiry will be published before December.
Mrs Geenlaw reported that a meeting of all action groups would be held on 7th September in Pitlochry with the aim of highlighting local opposition before the publication of the Inquiry decision in December.
9. / Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer reported that the Accounts for the Year to 31 March 2008 had been prepared and examined by Mr Ian Morrison. Mr Morrison, being satisfied with the Accounts had signed them accordingly.
The Bank Balance as at 30 June 2008 was £2734.37 / Treasurer
10. / Planning Applications
The Weekly Lists of planning applications from 22nd May to 27th June were considered. There were no applications of concern to the Council. / Secretary
11. / Correspondence
(a) Highland Archaeology Fortnight
Highland Archaeology Fortnight will be held in October 2008. Mr MacLean is to consider the opportunity for the Council to participate.
(b) Scottish Government Consultation: “Safeguarding our Rural Schools”
It was agreed to consider this matter and the consultation document at the next Council meeting and to invite the Headteacher from Tomnacross Primary School to attend the meeting. / Secretary
12. / KCC Community Council Survey
It was agreed to incorporate a survey of local opinion in the Newsletter. / Secretary
13 / Date of Next Meeting
The proposed date of the next meeting is Wednesday 3rd September 2008

04 September 2008