MINUTES OF A MEETING OF KINLOCH COMMUNITY COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, 8 APRIL 2008 AT 8.00PM IN THE LAXAY HALL.

PRESENT.

Iain M MacIver              Katrina MacLeod

Donald MacLennan       Iain MacLeod

Kenneth MacAulay John A MacDonald

Sandra MacDonald

IN ATTENDANCE

 Annie MacDonald (Local Councillor)

Alex MacDonald (Local Councillor)

P C Norman Campbell

Kenny John MacLennan (Road Safety Officer)

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies received from Murdo MacAulay, Kim Young and Peter MacLennan.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Subject to the following addition, the Minutes of the last meeting were approved, proposed by Iain MacIver, seconded by Donald MacLennan:

Item 3(f) – last sentence, add “for and against the development”.

3. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES

(a) Ferguson Family – Bank account is now active.

(b) Speed Limits – Kenny John reported that advert regarding Airidhbhruiach speed limit is to be placed during the next few weeks. Signs to be erected 28 days after this, if no objections received. Extension of speed limit in Balallan awaiting funding. Possibility of using ward money to finance combined advert for Airidhbhruaich and Balallan discussed. Discussion re Comhairle’s policy on speed limits through spinal route. Each request for a speed limit through a village is considered on request and needs to meet certain criteria.

8.15 Les entered the meeting.

8.20 Norman MacDonald entered the meeting.

(c) Proposed discontinuation of S1/S2 Sgoil Nan Loch – Meeting well

attended. Annie has not received Comhairle’s report as yet.

(d) Vehicle Uplift – PC Campbell informed the meeting that he has completed a list of all vehicles in area that need to be removed. Enforcement in next 2 – 3 months, registered keeper will be notified. Problem of abandoned cars on peat roads discussed. Marco will not be handling AutoGreen cars.

8.35 Peter entered the meeting

(e) Muaitheabhal Windfarm - Annie asked for written clarification from Lesley MacDonald regarding information given to her concerning confidentiality boxes on letters received by Community Council.

John Angus told the meeting that some members of the community had received letters in error regarding representations to the Scottish Executive. Chairman informed him that any concerns regarding this is a matter for the reporter to the Public Enquiry and not for the Community Council

4. A.O.C.B

¨ Exit from No 11 Airidhbhruaich – problem with gradient of access.

During road construction it was treated as field access. Agreed that Community Council should contact Technical Services regarding this.

¨ Thistles and Nettles – Kenny John told meeting that no grass cutting policy is available to rural areas unless there is a road safety issue.

¨ Road Surface – Annie has spoken to Scottish Water and some repairs to be carried out by Bardon Hebrides.

¨ Damage to Police House and Balallan Hall – P C Campbell asks anyone who has any information regarding this or any other matter to contact him in confidence.

¨ Airidhbhruaich Sewerage Scheme – Scottish Water problem – no plans at present.

¨ Minutes – A proposal by John Angus to have the Minutes of each meeting digitally recorded was rejected.

5. CORRESPONDENCE

¨ Forestry Commission – Letter circulated. No action.

¨ CNES – Western Isles Local Plan – Notice of intention to adopt. No action.

¨ CNES – Planning applications (07.03.08 – 28.03.08) – No action.

¨ Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service – Leaflets and request for home visit cards circulated. Agreed to place on local notice boards and in post offices.

6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, 13 May 2008 at 8.00pm in the Laxay Hall.