Edinbane Community Company

Edinbane Community Company Directors’ Meeting Minutes Thursday 27th September 2012, 7.30pm, Edinbane Village Hall

Present: Ian Brown (chairing), Roddy Gillies, John MacRae, Billy Shanks, Lisa Lamont.

1. Apologies Alistair Danter, Roddy MacFarlane & Stuart Whatley

2. Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes proposed by RG, seconded by JM.

3. Matters Arising from Minutes All covered by agenda.

4. Treasurer’s Report n/a

5. Tendering Notes have been received from John Howarth. These will be circulated at the next meeting.

6. Hydro Scheme A presentation was made by Proterra Energy – Micro Hydro Renewable Energy consultants. They have undertaken an initial survey of the river and estimate its potential for energy generation at 20-45kW, which could potentially generate £30,000 per annum with the current Feed-in Tariff. Set up costs estimated at £80,000 – £90,000 (over three phases, with the initial feasibility study costing £1,200 – £1,400; second design / application phase costing £6,000 - £7,000). Loan funding available from Community Energy Scotland. Points to consider:  Ownership of the river  Possibility of using the river next to the Gifted Pairc  Need to request quotes from other consultants / engineers There was general support for the initial feasibility study, but land ownership search to be instigated first. ACTION: IB

7. AGM JM confirmed that fireworks have been ordered from Peter Urquhart, as last year (£300 approx.). Safety requirements to be checked. The band TBC ACTION: BS Newsletter draft to be prepared and circulated in advance with details of the AGM – seeking nominations for directors and with details of proposed amendments to the Memo & Arts. ACTION: IB Advert to be submitted to the West Highland Free Press ACTION: LL Primary PTA to be contacted re. food stall at the event ACTION: LL Refreshments for the AGM to be arranged ACTION: IB Timings for the event as follows:

1 Fireworks display 6.30pm AGM 7.30pm Dance 8.30pm

Agenda for the AGM: Playpark progress report ACTION: BS War Memorial update ACTION: RG Funding / grants / investments update ACTION: SW Footpaths update ACTION: AD This agenda to be finalised at next meeting.

Due to her continued absence at committee meetings, Sandra Wilson to be emailed in advance of the AGM to request confirmation of whether she wishes to stand for re-election as a company director. ACTION: LL

8. Playpark The grant application for the project to the Robertson Trust has been unsuccessful. The planning application has now been submitted. Russell Leisure Ltd. have been contacted to request a delay until next year. Money raised at the dance and auction has been paid in and money from the Festival Committee has also been received to pay the band’s costs.

9. War Memorial Quotes received for the lists in a harder stone were circulated as follows:

John Hood & Sons Karin Grey granite £2,904.00

Oban Memorials Black granite £5,047.44

Raven Monumental Black granite £600 & VAT S. African dark grey granite £695 & VAT

Alistair Stewart Memorials S. African dark grey granite £1,631

It was agreed that the suppliers of the two cheapest quotes should be contacted and proofs of their work requested. ACTION: LL Hector Nicolson to be contacted and an estimated start date, program of work and confirmation of his insurance requested. ACTION: RG

2 10. Footpaths Work is ongoing. RM still awaiting a response from Sorley Henderson. There has been an issue with a gate left open at Coishletter. ACTION: BS

11. Grant Applications n/a

12. Correspondence n/a

13. AOCB n/a

14. Date of Next Meeting Thursday 25th October 2012 at 7.30pm