MINUTES OF A MEETING OF KINLOCH COMMUNITY COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2008 AT 8.00PM IN THE LAXAY HALL.

PRESENT: Iain Maciver Donald MacLennan

Kim Young Iain MacLeod

Peter MacLennan Les Mac an t-Ultaigh

John A MacDonald Sandra MaDonald

Members of public in attendance.

The Chairman welcomed all present to the meeting, including Mr Andrew Robertson, Project Manager and Mr Donald MacKenzie, Team Leader from Scottish and Southern Energy.

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies received from Murdo MacAulay and Katrina MacLeod.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Subject to the inclusion of John A MacDonald in `PRESENT`, the Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

3. MATTERS ARISING

(a) Kinloch Youth Club – No further information received.

(b) Erisort Trust Representation – Chairman invited nominations. Iain MacLeod has nominated Kim but she requires more information before she makes a commitment. Iain invited her to next meeting of Erisort Trust and he will liase with her regarding this.

(c) SNH (Lewis Peatlands) – Chairman intimated that when scheme is due for renewal all the relevant shareholders will be consulted with, as has been the case in previous years.

4. SHETL – PROPOSED WESTERN ISLES CONNECTION

Slideshow presentation took place. Question and answer session followed. Following questions regarding replies not being received to written representations, Mr Robertson said he would look into his matter as all those who made written representation should have received a reply in July 2008. Next stage for SSE is to concentrate on detailed routes and to consult with all concerned, eg. crofters, landlords, land users, etc.

The Chairman thanked Mr Robertson and Mr MacKenzie for attending the meeting.

5. A.O.C.B.

(a) Airidhbhruaich Speed Limit – Donald requests copy of minutes dealing with this matter.

(b) Balallan Bus Shelter – Balallan still awaiting second bus shelter. Item to be discussed at next meeting.

6. CORRESPONDENCE

(a) Access to 11 Airidhbhruaich - Reply from CNES re access to 11 Airidhbhruaich circulated. To date no action taken.

(b) Laxay Walk – E-mail received re condition of Laxay Walk regarding weeds etc. Agreed that this needs attention.

(c) Challenge Fund – Closing date is 15 September. £2,000 grant to be matched by £2,000 from applicant. Chairman invited applications.

7. D.O.N.M.

Tuesday, 14 October 2008 at 8.00pm in the Laxay Hall.