Community Council
Members of the Community Council
Charman: Tina Smith
Vice Chairman: Graeme Steel
Secretary: Sally Amor
Treasurer: Sandy Webster
Sally Moore
Robert Arthur
Wiliam MacQueen
Fiona Proctor
Ian MacQueen
James MacPherson
STRATHNAIRN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
DRAFT
Strathnairn Community Council
Note of General Meeting No. 173
Monday 23 March 2009
Farr Village Hall, Inverarnie
1.Welcome
All were welcomed to the meeting, Community Councillors, Highland Council Members and members of the public.
2.Apologies
These were noted from Sandie Webster and Sally Anne Moore
3.Minutes of previous meeting 26 January 2009
These were proposed by RA and seconded by JMacP, with the note that the last minutes were seconded by FP
4.Matters arising
a.Newsletter
Thanks and appreciation were noted to Kath for another excellent Newsletter
b.Inverarnie Housing development allocation
It was noted that the available plots at the Inverarnie had been advertised in the Newsletter
Significant dismay was noted in that a community member, resident in the Strath, has been interviewed twice for a house and still has not heard whether one has been allocated to her and her family. As they are resident in the Strath and known to have housing need this is a cause of considerable disquiet. There was a further discussion over how let down the Community Council felt by the allocation process. To date, of the known allocation, only one family known as having housing need from within the Strath has been allocated a house. This is not in the spirit in which the development was supported by the community. It was requested that Albyn Housing be requested to attend the next meeting for a discussion on this matter and a letter expressing these concerns be written.
Action: Letter be written and invite to next meeting be made SA
c.Parking at Farr School
There is now a named representative from TEC services at Highland Council, Les Houlker, and this has been forwarded to the Chair of Strathnairn Community Woodland Group to progress a meeting between Highland Council, Farr School and Strathnairn Community Woodland Group to discuss a new access road into School Wood.
d.Water leak at Inverarnie
This has now been addressed
e.Street lighting Nairnside
Mr Jim Crawford, Highland Council Member has coordinated a local consultation on this proposal. TS has received a letter confirming the request. Mr Crawford advised that the majority of residents were not in support of street lighting. This will be fed back to residents.
f.Planning visit
Mr Richard Hartland was welcomed as previously invited in his role as xxxxx Highland Council to detail the implications of changes to the planning system. A summary of the presentation is appended to these minutes.
g.Mileage claims
TS has been advised that members may submit mileage claims for attending Community Council business. After discussion it was agreed that this option would be at the discretion of individual Community Councillors
5.Update on roads
The meeting proposed by Margaret Davidson with Foyers and Dores CC, Stratherrick CC and Strathnairn CC had taken place on 20 February. SA attended on behalf of Strathnairn Community Council. A note of the meeting and associated actions available for those who wish to see a copy. The discussion resulted the following action points of relevance to Strathnairn Community Council:
A Route Strategy to be prepared for South Loch Ness Roads in order to feed into new 10 year Capital programme ACTION Les Houlker Timescale by Summer
Community Council at Stratherrick , Dores and Strathnairn to consider the most urgent area s of work in their areas and communicate to the Director ACTION CCs Timescale by June 09
Communities to contact Les Houlker with any prioritises Footpath work ACTION CCs
Timber Extraction. Director to ask for an invitation for Cllr MD to the Timber transport forum. Ask for agenda item Notification/Communication/reinstatement of roads when extraction taking place. ACTION Neil, Gillies asap.
In the short term encouragement for Community councils to notify Mike Stephens when private timber extraction starts on South Loch Ness. ACTION All CCs<
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After discussion, it was proposed that the key points from the 2008 drive through would be submitted with the following additions:
A further passing place at Little Mill/The Dell
Repair to Dunlichity/Brin road cattle grid
Further sight line improvements along the B851
Priorities for footpaths would be sought from a request from community members in the Newsletter.
There was further discussion on the damage to the roads from timber lorries with the damage on the Elrigg/Tulloch road being a case in point. Highland Council had expressed interest in addressing these issues with the Timber Lorries Forum and to be advised where timber extraction was occurring. After discussion, it TS agreed to be the key point of contact for this function.
Action: The Newsletter to request feedback from community members re timber extraction and to advise TS who will be the link to Highland Council
6.Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund
With regard to Aberader Wind Farm Benefit SA advised that a meeting is to be arranged between Highland Council officials and representatives of the Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund to discuss Community Benefit from the proposed scheme.
7.Planning
Planning requests received to 13 March were considered.
8.Communication
These had been received as follows:
LEADER funding
Aird and Loch Ness Forum
Scottish Gas Central Heating Programme
Night Shelter Pilot Scheme
Feedback on the Transport Ward Forum
9.Treasurers Report
The Treasurers Report to xxx was noted. Funds stand at £2,201. 93. The grant for 2008 has been received.
10.AOCB
Concern was raised again over the footpath over the bridge to Daviot
Action: Highland Council Footpath Officer to be contacted
GS proposed a letter of thanks be written to BT Open Reach for the upgrading of the line to Croachy: this had made a tangible difference to the quality of internet access.
Action: GS to write a letter of thanks on behalf of the Community Council
Winter Solstice: A letter had been sent to TS expressing disappointment that the Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund had not supported a request for funding for an arts/educational event at Clava Cairns in December. The concern of local landowners was noted as was the educational opportunities for local children. Community Councillors on the Benefit Fund will feedback to the next Benefit Fund meeting.
11.Date of next meeting
Monday 25 May Farr Hall Inverarnie 7.30 pm
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