In Ardvasar Village Hall
On Monday 27th June 2005
At 7.30pm
1. Apologies:
Charles sent his apologies
2. Attendance:
Donald MacGregor, Henry Mains, Duncan MacInnes, Christine MacEachern, Janet MacLeod, Angus Venters and Calum Robertson.
3. Minutes of the last meeting:
The Board of Directors approved the minutes of the 15th Meeting held in the Ardvasar Village Hall on the 23rd May 2005 as a true and accurate record.
4. Matters arising:
a) Community Plan update.
The Secretary reported that he had received confirmation from Jennifer Robertson, Skye & Lochalsh Enterprise, that CED had approved funding for the publication of the Community Plan. The Community Plan in its final format had been sent to Strathprint for publication and is expected to be ready by the end of June. It was decided to print 500 copies.
b) The Chairman reported on a meeting with Tim Stott, HRC Head of Planning. At the last meeting of the Board of Directors of SCT it was agreed to submit 16 suggestions from the stakeholders in Sleat for inclusion in the revised Local Plan. Mr Stott agreed in principle with the suggestions put forward but asked that:i)The boundaries of the areas of land identified in the text should be clearly defined on blank maps supplied by Mr Stott.
ii)The text should be clear and concise to avoid any possibility of mis-interpretation or misunderstanding.
- Duncan put forward the question of footpaths in the local plan.
- The question of Ord water supply was raised
- The question of a pavement from Toravaig to Armadale was also raised.
The Secretary was asked to put together preliminary drafts of text and maps for discussion by the directors.
c) The Chairman gave a glowing report on his visit to the Gigha renewables conference and the benefits of community ownership of wind turbines. He is preparing a written report.
d) Highland Year of Culture.At a meeting of representatives from CDLT, Sleat Business Group, FEI, Canan, SMO, SCC and SCT it was reported that plans are already well under way to celebrate the Highland Year of Culture 2007. Further meetings are planned and an events calendar is being prepared to keep everyone involved aware of what, where and when events are taking place. It was announced at a meeting called by HRC that details of available funding is being published on their website.
e)Paths for All
Cath Clark of Paths for All met with SCT representatives and indicated her willingness to become involved with SCT and Ceann Loch Ltd in developing footpaths in Sleat.
f) Housing questionnaire report.
The report from Highland Small Communities Housing Trust is not yet complete.
5. Financial report:
The Treasurer submitted his Budget report for 2005-06.
6. AOB
a) National Forest Land Scheme and
b)Abriachan Forest reportThe Chairman reported on his visit to the Abriachan forest and the launch of the National Forest Land Scheme. He made clear the links between the work being carried out at Abriachan and possible developments at Tormore and Kinloch forests in Sleat.
c) Fundraising
i) Charity Cafe on the 18th July 2005. Christine and Janet have been given overall responsibility for organising the SCT day of fundraising.
ii) A Galloping Gourmet is planned for September.
iii) A jumble sale is planned for late October 2005.
iv) A whist drive was suggested
d) AGM – At 7.30pm in Ardvasar Village Hall, on Thursday 1st Septemebr 2005
i) Directors resignations – The directors were asked to clarify their position regarding the continuation of the Board of Directors of SCT. The probability is that two directors will resign at the AGM and therefore nominations will be sought from the membership to replace them.
ii) Mem & Arts – The Chairman reported that
1. The amendment regarding the inclusion of postal codes was in place.
2. The Land Reform Act – powers to purchase land was in place.
3. A paragraph dealing with "conflicts" regarding membership was in place.
iii) The accounts have been audited and approved.
Calum has been asked to ensure that the proper procedures are in place for calling the AGM.