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MINUTES : Wednesday June 8th 2005   Present:J. Ireland, D. MacInnes, B. Cumming, M MacIntyre, H. Robertson, S.Currie. Also present:Mrs Linda Taylor, Kinlochiel Apologies: M. Simpson, I. MacIntyre, I. Walker, T.Cuthbertson, J.Ross, S.Waugh Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved Matters Arising: Pavement drainage: this work to be carried out in September 2005. Corpach /Canal Clean-up:Secy to find out from Caol C.C. if this work is complete. A few members of the public have indicated that they are willing to help with this. Graffiti: All sites have been cleaned Planning: 2 houses east of Station Cottage Corpach ; Financial Report: Balance:£2205.75 Further donations( totalling £270) from local businesses, towards the costs of the Newsletter from: Arjo Wiggins, ,Camken, Clydeboyd, Corpach Boatbuilders, Corpach Hotel, Ennstone Thistle, Letterfinlay Game, Slipway Autos, Treasures of the Earth. Environmental Matters: 5 members attended the Unveiling Ceremony of the Marker Stone of the G.G.W. at the canal basin, Corpach. Members decided that the Teen Shelter, originally planned for Corpach , should be offered to the B.M.X. Track at Caol. Right of Way at Badabrie:This does not appear to have been reinstated after the last house was built at the roadside . J.I. to contact J.Tolmie Duisky Dump: In the absence of Ian Walker, Linda Taylor told members that 4 MSPs are now supporting the Liaison Group. Fly tipping is STILL going on at the bottle banks at Kilmallie Hall. Members of the public are asked to report anyone seen doing this. Kilmallie Gardens: J.Ireland has received a letter from J. Hutchison, Area Manager, stating that the Gardens are now under the control of the Council who will maintain them also the surrounding grassed areas. Gardens Competition: This year the judges will look at all gardens, unlike 2004, when members of K.C.C looked at areas and recommended certain ones to the judges.   . .. Banavie/Caol School Proposal: Meeting on June7th made little progress other than Cllr B.Clark(Chairman)stating that it was hoped to include the proposed new school in the Capital Works Programme for 2009. Consultation/decisions still to take place regarding which site will be used Another meeting is planned for June 28th 2005.       Correspondence: H.C. Agendas – noted Letters re Duisky Dump from :M.P.Charles Kennedy;John Rennilson, Director of Planning and Development,H.C.;Johann Lamont, Scottish Executive;Planning Dept., Scottish Executive. O.C.U.K: A.G.M. to take place on June 27th 2005 .K.C.C.to join as an individual member. NHS Team Update: noted VAL Newsletter: noted ALCC: Minutes of meeting on 21st May 2005 Fuel Poverty Strategy Consultation – see H.C.. website Membership of Community Councils: reminder about the number of co-opted members which are admissible on councils. G.G.W. Accommodation and Services Brochure – noted Leter re fence to rear of Walter Cameron Way: Cllr Clark has raised this matter at Council level and the height of the fence will be increased in due course. Letter of thanks from Shopmobility, Lochaber for donation of £250. A.O.C.B.: Secy has written to Lochaber Council and Police thanking both on their speedy response to the "graffiti problem"we had recently in Corpach.   Date of next Meeting: JULY 13TH 2005 at 7.15pm in Corpach Hotel

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MINUTES : Wednesday July 13th 2005   Present: D. MacInnes, B. Cumming, M. MacIntyre, M. Simpson. I. Walker H. Robertson, S.Currie.   Also present: Linda Dodds(Great Glen Way), John Stafford(British Waterways)   Apologies: J.Ireland, I. MacIntyre, T.Cuthbertson, J.Ross, S.Waugh Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved   Matters Arising: Caol beach/Canal Clean up was done by contractors due to the damage caused by the January storm. Any future clean ups will, hopefully, involve the local community. Kilmallie Gardens: Now under Council control; a few local residents willing to help maintain some of the plots. Financial Report: K.C.C. has been awarded a Community Grant of £1500 to be used for small works in the community: this money to be administered by the C.C. who will compile a list of possible jobs . BALANCE :£3737.78 Environmental Matters: Litter continues to be a problem. Secy to enquire if the "Council Litter Pickers" still come to Corpach on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Comments made about the litter outside the Co-op store, where the bin is neither large enough, nor emptied regularly. Letter to go to Co-op Manager. Grass cutting on Verges: Most members expressed satisfaction with the last cut but would like the grass to be cut more often. Secy to enquire about this. In an effort to make the village more attractive, a sub committee of 3 has been formed to take this idea forward. Cllr Clark has promised money towards plants and flowers. Dog Fouling: I t has been noted that more owners are cleaning up after their dogs – failure to do this comes under anti social behaviour, as does fly tipping. Gardens Competition:The Awards Ceremony will take place in Kilmallie Hall on Wednesday September 2005. More details later.

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MINUTES  : Wednesday August 10th 2005     Present: J. Ireland, D. MacInnes, B. Cumming,  M. MacIntyre, M. Simpson.                   H. Robertson, S.Currie, I.MacIntyre , I.Walker.                 P.C.Brad O’Neill   Also present: Linda Taylor and Rick Atkinson, who were involved in the recent campaign re. the Duisky Dump Landfill site.     Apologies: T.Cuthbertson, J.Ross, S.Waugh                           Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved     Matters Arising: Secy had written to Co-op manager re. litter outside shop. Improvement noted to date. Corpach in Colour – name for the group which will endeavour to make the village more attractive with floral displays. Cllr Clark has given the group £300.00 to purchase plants etc. Letter from British Waterways re.derelict houses at canal basin – to be refurbished soon. Letter from Mark Smith re.grass cutting. Now under re-tender for a further 5 years. Council “litter pickers ”should be in Corpach every Tuesday and Thursday.      Financial Report: Balance - £3752.93.   Environmental Matters: Community Grant Small Works –War Memorial, Cameron Obelisk, overgrown paths overhanging trees – John Ireland to contact some contractors. Litter outside Farr Cottage Activity Centre – secy to write to management. Banavie School Road –weeds, bushes encroaching on pavement Drumfada – trees overhanging paths – secy to contact J.Tolmie Gardens Competition:The Awards Ceremony will take place in Kilmallie Hall on Wednesday September  2005. Vouchers will be awarded for 1st and 2nd places plus trophies for various categories.   Banavie/Caol Schools Proposal: Little progress ,with Steering Group still considering sites. Another meeting due shortly.   B.M.X. Track:Landscape plan has been submitted to planning. Construction should start soon with the building of the car park.           Ennstone Thistle: D. MacInnes attended the last meeting and gave the following report: The quarry management is making every effort to keep within the agreed conditions – noise has been reduced; road surfaces are being improved; speed bumps are being put in place; the concrete plant in going ahead and trees planted to screen quarry buildings.There were no new complaints from residents.   P.C. Brad O’Neill:P.C Brad informed members about some recent crimes in the area. He plans to visit every home in Corpach over the next 18 months – no mean feat. Suggests that his contact number should be placed on village notice board:702361   Arjo Wiggins: There was much discussion about the possibility of a waste energy plant coming to Corpach. Members were opposed to this type of industry in this area.  Linda Taylor had  researched W.E.and the implications for the environment. Various information sheets were distributed. Members debated whether it was possible to change the  A.W. site to industrial/ commercial/leisure and agreed that secy should write to Colin MacKenzie of the local plan team and suggest that if it has to be an industrial site, then any future industry should be of a better quality and more sympathetic to the area. John Ireland will represent K.C.C. on the Task Force which has been set up to deal with the situation at Arjo Wiggins.   Correspondence: H.C. Agendas – noted Renewable Energy Conference-Inverness-21st September 2005 – noted Scottish Water Conference – 20th September 2005 – noted Community Annual Grant: conditions S.N.H. Open Meeting –Mallaig-17th August 2005 - noted Lochaber Task Force-Moorings Hotel-2nd September 2005. John Ireland to represent K.C.C. H.C.Quality Awards 2005 – noted Letter from Cllr Clark re. fence behind Walter Cameron Way. Local Government Boundary Commission – noted Highland Environment Network Newsletter – noted N.H.S. Update – noted Orange Network Newsletter – noted   A.O.C.B.:Gardens Presentations – September 14th 2005  7pm prompt.   N.B.  Notice came today(August 24th) that our 3 year term of office of this C.C. ends in October 2005. Therefore this will be the last meeting before the end of the election period, as nominations have to be in by 22nd Sept.2005. MEETING: CORPACH HOTEL 7.15Ppm.August 31st 2005

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MINUTES  : WednesdaySeptember 2005     Present: D. MacInnes, B. Cumming,  M. MacIntyre,                 H. Robertson, I.MacIntyre             Apologies: J. Ireland, M. Simpson, S. Currie, I. Walker T.Cuthbertson, J.Ross, S.Waugh   Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved   Matters Arising: Derelict Houses at Canal: Work has now started. Community Works: J. Ireland in process of setting up a contract with Tilhill Forestry. Trees at Drumfada: J I. to meet with Ian MacLellan. Task Force Meeting :September 8th at Moorings Hotel( 4pm) Litter at Co-op: Letter from J. Tolmie advising that A. Tuckwood would speak to the Manager.   Financial Report: Council Grant of £937.51 has brought balance to £4450.44.   Right of Way at Badabrie: “Since completion of the house, a stone surface has been provided which is believed to be an improvement on the overgrown narrow track that existed prior to works taking place. Therefore ,please accept the provision as existing.”- answer to K.C.C.’s query from Planning Office.   Gardens Competition:The Awards Ceremony will take place in Kilmallie Hall on Wednesday September  2005. Vouchers will be awarded for 1st and 2nd places plus trophies for various categories. Floral Art Demonstration by Mrs Mo Mason of Banavie plus tea and homebaking.   Correspondence: Notice of Community Council Elections – October 2005 Donation to Newsletter costs from Alan MacDougall , Autobody Repairs. Public Holidays 2006 - noted VOCAL - noted Local Works – Sustainable Communities - noted NHS Team Update - noted Letter from J. Tolmie re litter outside Co-op.   A.O.C.B.:   THIS WAS THE LAST MEETING OF THE PRESENT COMMUNITY COUNCIL . NOMINATIONS for the new C.C. to be in by September 22nd Returning Officer is Mrs Carol Ross, Alisary, Tomonie , Banavie

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MINUTES  : Wednesday October 5th 2005                                     (held in Corpach Hotel)   Returning Officer, Carol Ross, opened the meeting. 9 valid nominations had been received  for the new Community Council and those not seeking re-election were thanked for their service. Another 3 members may be co-opted, which would bring the total number of members to 12.   Appointment of Office Bearers: Chairman – John Ireland                                                     Vice-Chairman – Duncan MacInnes                                                      Secretary – Margaret MacIntyre                                                      Treasurer – Bob Cumming   Other members of the C.C. are – Linda Taylor, Ann MacDougall , Ian Walker,  John Ross, Iain MacIntyre. Also present – Rick Atkinson and Paul Biggin. The meeting continued under the Chairman’s direction.  Apologies: Ann MacDougall   Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved   Matters Arising: Gardens Presentation was a great success.Special thanks to Margaret Simpson and Heather Robertson  for organising this event so well for the last 8 years. Community Works: J.I. has spoken with L. Bienfait and Tilhill Forestry and they have agreed to do tidy-up jobs on a) War Memorial at Banavie b) Cameron Obelisk. C.C. agreed that any small jobs e.g. painting, may be carried out by any willing member of the Community. Boundaries Commission: Ward Changes: Members are in agreement that K.C.C.support the majority view of Lochaber Area Committee i.e.that the area should be divided east/west using natural and logical boundaries.   Financial Report: Balance to £3703.90   Corpach Wood – Tom Giubhas: Paul Biggin spoke of the possibility that ArjoWiggins might sell off this wood and  that a Steering Group had been formed to try to prevent this happening. J. Ireland, a member of the Steering Group, has been involved in a similar situation at Glenurquhart and is familiar with procedures in such a situation. Nuala MacKay from Balmacara attended the 1st meeting of the group and advised that a Community Company should be set up, of which K.C.C. can become a Director. The Community Land Unit will help with finance if necessary. The Steering Group will make representations to Arjo Wiggins regarding this wood which is used by the local community.         Task Force Meeting: M.P. Charles Kennedy chaired the first meeting which was attended by local representatives and agencies, also personnel from Arjo Wiggins. A.W. offering training packages to their employees .Sub groups were set up to look at the effect on the Community, the environment etc. Another meeting is planned shortly.       Kilmallie Information Partnership: L.Taylor reported having difficulty with Broadband reception at Kinlochiel. K.C.C. keen to see expansion of this within the community. Linda to write to Broadband.   B.M.X. Track: All planning in place. Contractors ready to start once aggregate is delivered from Quarry.   Kilmallie Christmas Parties: These will take place on Saturday December 17th in Kilmallie Hall. Nursery pupils and P.1,2,3 from 2pm to 4pm P. 4,5,6,7 from 4.30 to 6.30pm Maddie will provide the entertainment at both parties. M. Simpson and H. Robertson will assist Ann MacDougall and Kay Clark with the organisation.   Banavie/Caol Schools Proposal: no further progress   . A.O.C.B.: M. MacIntyre offered to do the next Newsletter, due to be published in mid November. Toilets at Kilmallie Hall:As people have to be re-directed to Corpach Hotel due to the Hall being locked on occasion,secy.to contact Hallkeeper to see if K.C.C. can be of any assistance. Toilet facilities at Banavie – secy to speak to John Stafford of British Waterways     Next Meeting –  7.15pm onNovember 9th 2005 in Kilmallie Hall – guest speaker: Mr Allan MacKenzie of the Forestry Commission.   Correspondence: H.C. Agendas – noted                                       Memorial Safety Repairs – J. Tolmie                                       Commando Crystal Bowl Award                                         Service Point Customer Service Standards - noted                                       N.H.S. Newsletter + Team Updates - noted                                       VAL Fundraising Seminar – 12th Nov 2005-noted                                        Highland 2007 – cultural celebrations    - noted                                        Housing in the Countryside – Development plan –noted                                        Enterprising Communities Event 22/23 Nov. 2005 – noted                                        V.A.L. Seminar 12th Nov. 2005                                        Seminar on Children’s Playgrounds, Teenage Provision etc. Nov.29th 2005                                        A.L.C.C. Meeting Nov.19th at 11am – noted                                        Role of C.Cs – a Discussion paper by Scot. Exec.

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MINUTES  : Wednesday, January 11th 2006                                     (held in Corpach Hotel)   Present: J. Ireland, D.MacInnes, M. MacIntyre, I. Walker,                I. MacIntyre, L. Taylor, J. Ross Apologies: B. Cumming. A. Mac Dougall, K. Clark   Chairman J. Ireland welcomed Allan MacKenzie, Ossie Veitch and Paul Biggin to the meeting. Reports by these 3 visitors are on a separate sheet. P.C. Brad was also present. Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved   Matters Arising:1) Trees at Drumfada  :Secy. to put a notice on said trees informing residents of  intention to fell trees within 6 – 8 weeks .J.I. to contact Ken Oliver. 2)Duisky Dump:Ian Walker was informed that a meeting had taken place last August. He has asked for a copy of Minutes. Next meeting to be in Feb/ Mar2006 at the site. Secy to write to Cllr Clark for info as to who may be eligible for money from Landfill Tax Credits.(If Kilmallie were to be eligible, this could perhaps be used to assist with repairs to Kilmallie Hall.) 3)Task Force: no further progress, other than a request for ideas for Community Projects from Dot Ferguson. Ideas suggested included Kilmallie Hall; Kilmallie Community Company; Banavie School – new boiler?; Nature Trail improvements; wildlife survey along Locheilside, assistance for Corpach in Colour.   Report by PC Brad :Due to ongoing vandalism in the village , the police have been maintaining a regular presence around the village in the hope of catching the culprits. PC Brad spoke of various incidents in Corpach, some of which have had positive results.Members thanked PC Brad for his efforts in dealing with vandalism in Corpach.   Financial Report: not available   Planning Matters: Erection of 16 houses adjacent to Fassfern Cottages Kinlocheil                                  Extension of permission for anemometerat Drumfada.    Environmental Matters: Corpach Wood – see separate sheet Highland Renewable Energy Strategy: acknowledgement of letter sent fom K.C.C. on 18thDec. 2006.. Nature Trail: Secy to contact Andrew MacDonald to see if work is likely to continue. Roadside Drains opposite school:Secy to contact Bear.   Kilmallie Information Partnership: now includes proposal for Tail Race Project which will include canoeing facilities. Website: kilmallie.com   B.M.X. Track: arrangements almost complete; awaiting quarry material and final meetings with Caol officials     Kilmallie Community Christmas Parties: Thankyou to Mrs Dunham for use of school premises; Ann MacDougall and Kay Clark; Margaret Simpson and Heather Robertson and all helpers, not forgetting Maddie. An excellent Community event was the verdict.     Banavie/Caol Schools Proposal: Latest info will be in Feb’s Newsletter.   A.O.C.B.Census Test April 2006 – enumerators wanted. Invernevis House Petition .See separate report   February Newsletter Items to be submitted by January31st 2006. Correspondence: H.C. Agendas NHS – various reports - noted Scottish Water – winter arrangements - noted Great Glen Communication Strategy – noted. H.C. No Smoking policy – noted 2006 Census Test Common Good Land in Scotland – noted Radioactive Waste Management – noted A.S.C.C. Newsletter – noted H.C. Quality Awards H.C. Access Strategy – noted Highland Wellbeing Alliance –disk - Community Planning - noted F.W. Mountain Film Festival 2006                       Next Meeting March 8th at 7.15pm in Kilmallie Hall

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MINUTES  : Wednesday, March 8th 2006   Present: D.MacInnes, M. MacIntyre, B. Cumming, I. Walker,                I. MacIntyre, L. Taylor, Apologies: J. Ireland, A. Mac Dougall, J. Ross ,K. Clark   Vice Chair D. MacInnes welcomed the members.     Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved   Matters Arising:. Duisky Dump:Ian Walker will attend a site meeting at Duisky on March 20th 2006. Minutes of last meeting received. Roadside Drains: Work has started at the Banavie Road end and is proceding towards Corpach. Trees at Drumfada: The meeting of J.Ireland, Mr F. Fagan and Cllr Clark has not yet taken place. Suitable trees/bushes will replace those which were felled. Community Works:A local resident has expressed willingness to tidy up/paint the obelisk railings. He will give K.C.C. a quote for the work. Awaiting a quote re War Memorial steps.   Finance.: Balance  - £2612.78 –no outgoings this month . Environmental Matters: Litter Pick to be organised with senior pupils from Banavie School –on Friday March 24th from 9.30am – 11am. Litter Poster Competition with prize for best effort. Secy to ask Council for gloves and bags for pupils. C.C. to provide refreshments for pupils.             Corpach Wood – Now officially registered as a company limited by guarantee with Company House as Kilmallie Community Company Signatures currently being sought from those who will support the company –minimum of 80 signatures required. Concern was expressed that those signing up may not know exactly what ownership  might entail…will the Company be financially responsible for maintaining the wood? Secy to e-mail P.Biggin for clarification. . What can we do to help C.C.s fulfil their role? Workshop attended by L.Taylor, D. MacInnes and M. MacIntyre.The Council ‘s Draft Response to this document was discussed at great length and some changes were made or suggested e.g..training packages for Community Councillors should be re – instated; a Highland Association of Community Councils might be more beneficial than an Assoc.of Scottish C.C.s.; all C.C. elections should be held on the same day etc.   .                     Kilmallie Hall: In an effort to help out with the situation at the hall i.e. roof  problems, L.Taylor has done some research and procured the deeds. The hall is owned by trustees, represented by Duncan Mc Phee, Solicitor. Secy to write to inquire if K.C.C. could have a list of same and hall committee members. Keith Falconer has offered help with legal matters if K.C.C. can take the matter forward.   A.O.C.B.: D. MacInnes reported on the latest Quarry meeting –all improvements to be completed by April 2006; concrete plant is in operation; 29 deciduous trees to be planted.   Because of the number of posters etc which are displayed for the public to see, the present notice board is too small. Members to do some research on the possibility of replacing/ adding to the present notice board.       Correspondence: H.C. Agendas NHS  Award Scheme for Staff; Team Update; NHS Highland – a new name for new Boundaries. - noted 2007 Great Glen Mountain Bike Trails– noted New Director for British Waterways – noted Reconstruction Work at Lady Margaret Drive H.C. Ready to Respond Emergency Leaflets -noted .Planning Advice Note on Community Engagements - noted. Notification of Low Flying Military Aircraft – noted U3A Lochaber – inaugural meeting on 23rd March 2006 in Lochaber College.   Next Meeting: April 12th at 7.15pm in Kilmallie Hall

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Present: J. Ireland. M. MacIntyre, B. Cumming, I. Walker,                I. MacIntyre, L. Taylor Apologies: D. MacInnes, A. Mac Dougall, J. Ross   Chair J. Ireland welcomed the members, also Donald Donelly* from Access Lochaber, PC Brad *and Mr &Mrs Speirs 20 Drumfada Terrace.(see below)*   Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved   Matters Arising:. J.I. to see about replacing trees at Drumfada. Cameron Obelisk: gorse to be removed and railings painted Replacement /Repair of Notice Board: Jamie Ball contacted Duisky Dump: I.W. attended last meeting, positive report Rail at War Memorial Steps: Newco to be contacted Gardens Competition 2006: Margaret Simpson and Heather Robertson to organise this year and also to be judges. Corpach in Colour: A floral display in a dinghy should be in place soon at Kilmallie Hall, also a 2 tier stand at the grass roundabout outside cemetery . Corpach Wood:Enough signatures have been collected to register the Kilmallie Company. C.C./Banavie School Litter Pick :28 bags collected, a successful project. Poster Competition £10 prize to Ross Manson Thanks to Co-op for donating soft drinks and chocolate bars.   Finance.: Balance  - £2235.65–outgoings this month Newsletter costs of £157. . . Kilmallie Hall: K.C.C. is looking at the situation with the hall with a view to seeking a resolution. . Proposal for Development at West Tomonie              : Secy attended a meeting of developers at Council Chambers. The school road has been the stumbling block but a plan was shown whereby there will be lights at both sides of the railway bridge and the road widened to 2 way. The entrance to the new development will be 1st on the right after the railway bridge. This proposal still to go to planning.   Kilmallie Information Partnership : logo still to be inserted on site, otherwise site has up to date info on Minutes, Corpach Wood etc.   B.M.X. Track:  meeting on April 13th should finalise all arrangements     A.O.C.B.:Banavie School to be asked if  Community Christmas Parties can be held there on Saturday 16th December 2006. …………………………………………………………………………………………. *Donald Donelly: Donald is the Project Officer appointed to make paths more accessible to the public. At present he is working on the path behind the cemetery. He asked that K.C.C. support this project by taking on minor maintenance. Members agreed to do this. *P.C. Brad: Gave a full report on malicious damage, assaults, drug and road traffic offences in and around Corpach. A dog owner has been charged and fined for dog fouling. Brad wants the public to be vigilant and report anything/anyone suspicious. Members asked that he speaks to haulage firms about the speed of their vehicles through Corpach. *Mr&Mrs Speirs: came to enquire if K.C.C. have any powers with the local council as their lives have been totally disrupted by  known drug dealers living next door to them. K.C.C. to contact John Hutchison, Area Manager to see if he can help.     Correspondence: H.C. Agendas NHS Team Updates; Derelict Land Survey for the Highlands-noted Local Channel – C.C. website 2nd consultation on Review of Scottish Forestry Strategy-noted Scottish Water – new charges-noted Community Safety Seminar 2ND May- Inverness Funding for Community Play Areas and Skateboard Parks-noted Age and Experience-consultation on Strategy for a Scotland with an Aging Population. H.C. Waste Management Posters. Lochaber Futures. Invernevis House Action Group- -letter of support sent. Core Path Planning Consultation-noted Census Test Info.-noted Letter from MacPhee & Partners re. Kilmallie Hall Community Conference on Climate Change 6TH May Strontian             Next Meeting: May 10th at 7.15pm in Kilmallie Hall

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MINUTES  : Wednesday, June 14th 2006                                       Present: J. Ireland. M. MacIntyre, B. Cumming, D. MacInnes, I. MacIntyre                 Apologies: A. Mac Dougall, J. Ross, L. Taylor, I. Walker , PC Brad.     Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved   Matters Arising:. J.I. to see about replacing trees at Drumfada and Kilmallie Hall . Gardens Competition 2006: Vic MacPherson to be judge. Awards ceremony will take place on September 13th 2006. Secy to make enquiries about possible slide show. Pavement Drains: J.I. to contact J.Tolmie.   Finance.: Sponsorship money towards Newsletter costs now in excess of £300. Donation from Kilmallie Shinty Club of £278.32 Donation from Cllr B. Clark towards repair/replacement noticeboards of £200. Donation of £100. given to Kilmallie Guides towards trip to International Camp. Balance :£32670.52 . . Planning: Western Tomonie Access plans viewed and discussed. Secy to write to Planning to make various points with the safety of the schoolchildren being uppermost. .   Kilmallie Information Partnership : logo still to be inserted on site, otherwise site has up to date info on Minutes, Corpach Wood etc.   B.M.X. Track:  still not finalised, however a dirt –jump area has been made at Nevis Centre, which the Council has funded. Plans for an Open Day soon.   A.L.C.C.Meeting on June 3rd 2006 :Secy attended this meeting which dealt with Boundary changes from May 2007. Lochaber will be divided into 2 multi –member wards. Kilmallie will be in the north part where there will be 3 councillors. Lots of questions and discussion followed John Hutchison’s talk. Charles Kennedy was present also several councillors who themselves seem unsure  of what lies ahead.             A.O.C.B. :D. MacInnes attended the latest meeting of the Quarry Liaison Group at which there were complaints about recent blasting and also the speed of lorries on the quarry road .A tour of the new concrete plant took place. Mr MacInnes also attended a British Waterways lunch and meeting in the Moorings Hotel . This meeting was open to the public. The Caravan Stage Company, which hopes to give a performance at Corpach Basin in late July, requires an Entertainments Licence. J.I. to organise.       Correspondence: H.C. Agendas –noted G.G.W. Strategy -noted Tenant Participation Advisory Service Sessions – secy to write.   Letters: from VAL from Alison MacGee re. Invernevis House. from J. Hutchison re. Mr&Mrs Speirs, Drumfada. Publications: N.H.S. Team Update Citizens Extra Charter88 –noted Lochaber Community Action Plan – noted Postwatch Scotland Scottish Health Council News.             Next Meeting: July 12th 2006 at 7.15pm in Kilmallie Hall

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MINUTES  : Wednesday, August 9th 2006   Present: D. MacInnes , B. Cumming M. MacIntyre, I. Mac Intyre, I. Walker Apologies: J. Ireland Also present Mr Hugh Muir Minutes of June meeting: approved (Business from July meeting deferred until this meeting)   Matters Arising:No progress on replacement trees at Drumfada and Kilmallie Hall. Secy has written to Planning office re Development at Western Tomonie, in particular ,raising the matter of the safety of schoolchildren.   Correspondence: H.C. Agendas -noted                                  Fire Brigade Union - noted                                   Quality Awards 2006 - noted                                   SNP Policy booklet - noted                                    Health in Later Life -noted    Financial Report:  Cost of Notice boards-  £366.00                                    Balance £2241.00   Planning:      Development at Western Tomonie K.C.C. has no objection to housing on this site but the development should not go ahead with the existing bridge. Members are unanimous in stating that the development should go ahead only when acceptable access is in place to ensure the schoolchildren’s safety. If a separate footbridge is not an option then the railway bridge must be upgraded to double track, with pavements, because the safety of the children is paramount. Members also hope that the School Board will inform parents about the proposal to put lights at the bridge. Site Meeting followed by a Site Hearing on August 28th2006 at 10am.   Gardens Competition 2006: Presentations will be made on October 11th 2006 in Kilmallie Hall at 7pm and not September 13th as first planned   AOCB: Kilmallie Hall – Karen MacKenna informed members that work on a new roof  for the small hall should go ahead soon.  Instead of keys, the plan is to use cards in the doors. Because of her work commitments, Karen is looking for someone to take over the Hall Lets and also some more people to go on the Hall Committee, in particular a treasurer.       Secretary raised the issue of members who do not attend meetings over a period of months and who do not send apologies or an explanation.   Mr Hugh Muir: Hugh ‘s concern is that the Community Gardens need quite a lot of maintenance and very few Kilmallie people seem willing to lend a hand. The grass is cut by the Council, but the flower beds need some work done. Anyone may help at any time it suits them.  Hugh himself works there when he can. H e made a plea for more local helpers and the C.C. members endorsed this.   Date of next meeting: September 13th 2006 at 7pm in Kilmallie Hall

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MINUTES  : Wednesday, September 13th 2006   Present:J. Ireland, D. MacInnes , B. Cumming, M. MacIntyre, I. Mac Intyre, I. Walker, L. Taylor, A. MacDougall No apologies Also in attendance: Donald Donelly, Project Manager Access in Lochaber *                  P.C.Brad O’Neill **                  Ossie Veitch Minutes of August meeting: approved Matters Arising: Replacement trees at Drumfada and Kilmallie Hall – J. Ireland to progress this for October; to contact Bob Gordon at the quarry, where tree planting is happening at present. Community Gardens: L. Taylor(C.C.) willing to do some weeding and will contact Hugh Muir.  No response from plea for helpers in the last Kilmallie Newsletter.   Financial Report:  Letter from Corpach in Colour requesting a donation from K.C.C. £400.00 agreed. Silver Trophy for Caol Street League Football - £73.00 paid Balance: £2148.43   Gardens Competition 2006: Presentations will be made on October 11th 2006 in Kilmallie Hall at 7pm . There will be a slide show plus teas /coffees Judge Vic MacPerson will present the trophies/certificates and has suggested that in 2007 there should be a trophy for the Drumfada Estate Gardens. Members agreed to this.   Planning Matters: Brief discussion on proposed development at Western -Tomonie. Ian Walker had attended the Duisky Liaison Group Meeting on Sept.12th 2006 and was satisfied with progress of ongoing issues.   Community Christmas Parties 2006: To take place in Banavie School on Saturday 16th December…..          1pm- 3pm, Nursery, P1,2,3,4.                                                             3.30pm – 5.30pm, P5,6,7. Maddie to provide entertainment A. MacDougall has all arrangements in hand and asked KCC for funding for parties. After discussion it was agreed to give £800.00   .B.M.X. Track: No progress                                           *Donald Donelly: Doubt as to whether Corpach Footpath Network will go ahead. Instead Donald suggested that he look at the Nature Trail which has been neglected of late. Members agreed to this.   **P.C.Brad O’Neill: was congratulated on his work with the Football Street League and the outstanding success of the presentation evening in Caol Community Centre. He gave a resume of incidents in /around Corpach in August, early September. These covered everything from speed checks to driving while using a mobile phone to disorderly conduct. B.Cumming asked  for a check on speeding lorries in the village, especially in the mornings. Brad informed members that the new Police Office for Kilmallie should be operational in February 2007. Brad’s shift pattern, which was changed in early summer for a trial period, has finished. Hopefully there will be an extension ,as members and locals alike, are in no doubt that it has been beneficial to Kilmallie.             Correspondence: H.C. Agendas –noted                                 OCUK membership due £30.00                                 Disposal of Arjo Wiggins Land – discussed(see below)                                  Planning with Community Councils Survey                                         Nominations requested for Crystal Bowl Awards                                 List of Public Holidays 2006 - noted                                                         Nevis Partnership:Removal of memorials on Ben Nevis                                  NHS Team Updates                                  List of Lochaber J.Ps – noted                                  Community Ownership – Housing Stock Transfer                                   Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust -noted                                   Caledonia Community Leisure Ltd                                   Highland Archaeology Fortnight Sept 30th – Oct 13th                                   Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning Arjo Wiggins Lands: negotiations are about to start to procure Tom Guibhas and the oakwood above Kilmallie Sawmill. A TPO is in process for the oakwood. Forestry Commission interested in involvement in future plans for these areas.        A.O.C.B.:Meeting on October 11th will take the form of presenting trophies/certificates to winners of Gardens Competition .Business will be held over until November meeting when a short A.G.M. will take place beforehand. It is hoped that as many members as possible will be present on both these evenings. October 11th –Gardens Presentations November 8th –A.G.M. followed by usual business.

November 06 Minutes

Wednesday, November 8th 2006     Chairman John Ireland welcomed everyone to the meeting. 8 members were present.   Constitution :Secretary stated that overall  attendance at meetings in 2006 had been poor and had sought advice from  Chairperson of A.L.C.C.   “ A proposal  should be put forward and seconded that – Members must attend so many meetings a year; apologies must be put in before each meeting; if 2 meetings are missed with no apologies, the Secy sends a reminder; if a 3rd meeting is missed with no apologies, member automatically loses his place on the C.C.”  The Constitution should be amended to include this.   Secy had also contacted the Council Officer for C.C.s who, in turn, had spoken to Keith Falconer (Council lawyer). As the Constitution is a legal document, members require 21 days notice of any proposed changes. Therefore discussion on the above proposal will take place at our next meeting i.e.January 10th 2007.   Election of Office Bearers: Chairperson : Duncan MacInnes – proposed J.Ireland, 2nd B.Cumming Vice Chairperson :Ian Walker – proposed M. MacIntyre, 2nd L.Taylor Treasurer : Bob Cumming – proposed J. Ireland, 2nd D. MacInnes Secretary : Margaret MacIntyre – proposed B. Cumming,