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Bute and (12) Ardentinny Y MOD Follow up; Forestry H&S Issues; Community Renewable energy; Police Report; Councillor report and Actual Reality - Ardentinny by Finance Officer Richard Miller

Bute y Discussion re Community Council Review; Councillor Updates - additional Capital Funding for Council, Scottish Water reintatement work, 24 hr streetlights problem, dogs at lambing season, Local Dev Plan consultation, public coverage of council meetings, Streetscene annualised hours, Welfare Reform Seminar & questions to Cllrs; Police Report; Licensing Report; Social Media; Health Report inc staffing, podiatry room up- grade, community care hours of wk, abuse of A&E service; Transport matters - paving at zebra crossing and lightweight wheelchair request being looked into by Calmac for ferry; and Planning matters

Cairndow y A83 Fatal Accident; Windfarm Trust application to repair wall; Local Dev Plan Consultation; need for a new convener for CC; Tinkers Heart future meeting; Speed Limit through village; Water main repair and operation of temporary 1 way system.

Colintraive and Glendaruel y Intro of new CC Councillors; Planning - Loch Striven fish farm proposals, Kilbridemore Windfarm; Development Trust - Warmer Colglen, distribution of free insulation etc; Tender docs for Glendaruel Vill Hall, Colintraive & Glendaruel footpaths; Stronafian Forest Project- funding applied for a Forest Development Officer; Cowal way - discussed with Paths for All and applied for student intern to complete feasibility study; Public Roads - concern over drains and culverts and flooding, direction that Potholes should be reported via ABC website; Collection of prescriptions for Kyles Medical Centre andCouncillors Report - Struan Lodge, damage top roads by wood lorries, preparation for extreme weather. y Police Report - Including info on Single Authority & Q&A; Matters arising - toilets at Western Ferries, fares for larger vehicles & Cove wind farm objection letter; Correspondence - Struan Lodge and Dcc's position in relation to this; Sunset ceremony (DCC unable to assist due to rules); Review of the existing Scheme for Establishment for CCs; Cowal Highland Gathering apology demanded from DCC via the Observer; Breakdown from Cllr Marshall explaining where the Councils cuts will be over the coming year; Planning - new ramp at Clydesdale Bank, Extension replacement at 46 Clyde st and Cowal Care services (retro app for offices - 3 objections)

Hunter's Quay y Police Report; Discussion re NHS out of hours service; Planning; Community Hall repairs completed; Boat shed doors need attention; Slipway to be lime treated; Woodland walk lopping completed; Councillors Report - no attendance again; AOB - condemnation of the closure of Struan Lodge; Hedge lopping at Manor Park; Change of meeting times; Out of Hours radiography service - reply by CC to proposals and AGM date confirmed.

Kilfinan n Kilmun y Review of interim Meeting held 12 Feb 13 - Overview of governance training provided by ABC; Registration of CCs re Data Protection; CC review and re-election; A880 Footpath update; Affordable Housing and ABC Housing policy and relaxation of rules and Rosneath Windfarm - report on progress and completion of objection; Correspondence - email from Forestry Commission re registering interest in potential income generated from wind farms; email re Redesign of Community Justice System; National Park Rangers base moving; email from ABC Social Enterprise re "Planning and delivering success Events";Public meeting campaign "Save Struan Lodge" and Police non- emergency number 101; National Park LDP update; Police Report; Planning Applications - Blairmore farm, Benmore Park, outfall at Blairmore Farm, Underground LPG tank at Kilmun; Discussions with Local Councillors and Nat Park Rep re lights at Sandbank Primary, Service cover at Bank of Scotland, Service cuts at ABC, Pothole at Strone Brae, Painting work at Blairmore hall by work experience with HELP, Struan Lodge and the resignation of a Councillor, Approved new speed limit at Clachaig; D McKenzie National Pk - Caledonia University looking at Cowal Utility Service, funding cuts to Nat Pk and closure of Ballochlye and the good response for volunteer rangers Public Meeting: Review of Scheme of Establishment; Current Issues - National Park Partnership Plan and Conservation Area, Nat Park Supp Planning Guidance, Windfarm Planning app at Rosneath Peninsula, Napier Point (former Finnartmore Nursing Home) - discussions with developer; A880 Walkway / timber extraction; Community Action Plan; Core paths; no Gala day to be held this year; NHS 24/7 Review Committee; retirement of local GP; Bus shelter by the surgery; Dunoon waterfront and Library project delayed until March 2014; Broadband Consultation NTR; Cowal Multi Utility Project; Biomass at Dalinlongart NTR; Coping with Emergencies Lochgoil y Matters arising - update A83 Rest and be Thankful and Bus stop, Village enhancements and Forestry Commission update provided on activities; Police Report; Action Plan; Entertainment Licence - new legislation update; Newsletter- £100 cheque from Novascotia for up-keep of fountain; NHS 24 update provided; Entrust; update re improvement works; Carrick Castle - trust formation ongoing; Energy Scoping Option for Donich site; Website discussed; Community Emergency Plan - final meeting 26.03; Trust reports - successful funding app for fencing of play area; Hall Trust update; Jetty Trust - work to be carried out on pontoon; AOCB - Maintenance of village bench, upkeep of Ardentinny path, Shared headship planned for Lochgoilhead and Strachur not proceeding and Discussion re recycling facilities.

Sandbank y Police Report; Planning Report; Cllr Report -Recycle bin at Ferry Rd, Council Budget, drainage work at Sandbank school, progress re footpath at Hafton/Ferry Rd, Struan Lodge campaign; Community Councillors report - Meeting on 13th re review of CCs; Community Empowerment and Renewal Bill; discussed HIE site at Sandbank; A wood of our own meeting; Public Entertainment licence update; Public Toilets; SCDT event 23rd March- Volunteers needed; Suitability of a Hydroscheme for Sandbank being investigated; £100 for play park seating/bicycle stand received from Argyll holidays; Fly- tipping at Lorimer Terrace and poor state of Gardens to be addressed by ACHA; Prize draw update

South Cowal y Police Report; Resilience Planning - update on meetings; Memorial Garden - Public consultation now proposed re taking on a volunteer; North Campbell / Wyndham Rd Ditches - update on works; SCCC festival - Funding request to Awards for All; Convenor's Report - Transport (Rest and be Thankful up-date), Transferability of ferry tickets, bad behaviour on busses, update re alternative route progress between Toward and Ardentinnyand identified problems re bus and ferry timetables; Governance Training discussed; Innellan Public Hall now has new fire safety system (all users to be familiarised); Treasurers report; AOCB - Struan Lodge; Toward Sailing club discussed re Asset Transfer Strachur y Matters arising - letters sent to planning re old jetty at Strachur and other plot re Japanese Knotweed; Police Report;. Secretary's Report - Community Partnership Meeting at Uig Hall and possible changes to bus routes; Treasurers Report; Local Plan - disagreement to be expressed re extra housing in village; AOB - NHS 24 meeting to be held; Neil MacLeod (bus seating issue); Letter of objection to be sent to planning re building of Harbour on Old Shore Rd; Ditch clearing issue; Strathlachlan sign still not up; pavement replacement needed and road condition at passing places; ABC had contacted CC re A8000 Right of Way)

Helensburgh and Lomond (8) Arrochar and Tarbet n Cardross n Cove and Kilcreggan n Garelochhead n Helensburgh n y Police Report; Matters arising - Community Emergency Planning, Single Outcome Agreement - members urged to look at the document; Community Orchard - Statutory Plans group response received neither supporting nor opposing; Morar House Reply now given - CC supporting with reservations; Public Session - no public present; Local Issues - North of river health facilities (it was felt that the health board have not considerd the accessability issues); Planning Group - Replacement of Launderette (generally welcomed); CC Review; Community emergency Plan; questionnaire re development, facebook page?; Draft Local Plan; Secretary's report; TIG report - agreed to get quote re High Viz Vests with HCC on back; Treasurers Report; AOCB - Imperial Hotel consultation to extend opening hrs, More Helensburgh representation required for Licensing forum all advised to check the ABC website, Special purpose Group to be set up re Helensburgh's night life, Old Helensburgh Academy site - discussion re what was known about developments Luss and Arden n Mel Matters Arising - Green Pilgrimage, Housing (Luss Estates Strategic Development Framework Stakeholders Conference); Service Men and Women from World Wars; Correspondence - Insurance renewal, disabled Parking bays; Treasurers Report; Police Report; CC Review and Elections; Light requested for entrance to Village; AOCB - Parking in the village and Traffic Jams on A82 because of temp lights

Rhu and Shandon n y Matters arising - hole in boundary wall, Barge Garden, Shopsmart signage (conservation area), Muck near scout hut, Flooding in Community Area - requests sent to Council for clearing; Japanese Knotweed; Speeds on A814 - insufficient evidence to support change between Rhu and naval base; Guest speaker - Sergeant David Quinn; Guest Speaker - Cdr James Leatherby; Rhu Marina, - masterplan expected; Cove Wind Farm - Special meeting in Jan (majority against); Local Plan update provided; Rhu Bowling Club - concern re condition of premises; Budget - letter to be sent re lack of opportunity to comment; Public session - no matters raised; Treasurers Report; Correspondence - reorganisation of Community Councils, Scottish Water questionnaire - too late to respond, Registration for data protection discussed and decided to seek further advice, Website - development on-going; Members Reports- grit bins, Conservation area charter requested and Pot holes - repairs not working.

Rosneath and Clynder n Mid Argyll, and Islay (19) Ardrishaig y Police report; Presentation from EON regarding proposed Inverneill Wind Farm and potential Community Benefits; Matters arising - Samantha Quarton (ABC) spoke about flood risk; Discussion on Ardrishaig masterplan document (trees); Horse Fouling at canal; Bus shelter at Kilduskland; Number of CC meetings to be reduced due to higher cost of hall rental; Removal and repair of bench; KV field surface meeting to be held; Correspondence - A83 plan is flawed with regard to Ardrishaig; additional measures requested; Local Development Plan consultation - update given; Lights through the village - SW to reinstate; Funding application made for Bayview Park to Weir charitable trust; Update on Victoria Terrace (Transerve and Scottish Water); Planning - 3 applications - Pump waste system from Scottish Canals - no objection; change of use launderette to cafe - support; 80m mast at Acharossan - no opposition within meeting; AOB - Alcohol licensing - consultation paper from SG; Request for removal of old road signs at upper Glenfyne; Member of public requested - Parking on pavement between Linnet Court and Columba Court to be discouraged; Member of public requested - traffic lights be brought further forward to enable traffic to take diversion. y Business Arising - Response to be pursued regarding the proposed substitute prescribing service in Campbeltown; Tangy 2 community fund sub-group met, details of funding allocations provided; Police Report; ABC report - update on the improvements to A83 and the councils preferred options, Kinloch Rd developments, Kennacraig to Campbeltown road transfer to Transport Scotland, reduction in community services budget, proposed ferry service (Campbeltown, Brodick, Ardrossan) and that Argyll and Bute Council have requested that the SG holds proceedings on this amid concerns; Pavements on Kinloch Rd; garden area at Low Askomill; toilet signs adjacent to Country Garage to be removed; Discussion re hospital beds - drop in event by NHS arranged; Review of CCs; AGM to take place in May; Main street bunting - costs and support discussed; correspondence - Letter from ALIenergy re free energy advice; Letter from Southend CC supporting NHS drop-in; Public Sector Show; Flyer from NHS to recruit 3 new members to the board; Request of support from Rosneath CC re planning app for Cove Community Wind Farm; Community Planning event 2nd March; Letter from Southern energy; request from NHD asking what application had been made re Government Emergency Plan funding; letter and CD from ABC re LDP Consultation; parking bays in A&B; Report back from other groups - update re Campbeltown Picture House; Advice from Kintyre Crime Prevention Panel; AOCB - room temperature at Town Hall; Q&A - no questions.

Colonsay n Craignish y Police Report; Matters Arising - Local letting initiative for Glebe houses (Fyne Homes); Planning applications- 2 houses behind the Galley but awaiting SEPA advice. Glebe developments - awaiting planning hearing; Craignish Boat Club works are out to tender; Corrie House - issues raised letter regarding procedures to be sent to ABC Planning dept; Chairman's report - glebe, detail of objection clarified; Secretary's report - reported on meeting with Dunadd CC re Craignish Community Plan and Members meeting with Fergus Murray re LDP consultation; Treasurers Report; Roads - potholes were filled before the complaint had been made; Drainage issues related to farms; passing place to be replaced; Roadside collapse at Katharines slipway; capital expenditure-improvement at telephone exchange had been approved, Marina had been removed, however a further £1.6m had been allocated to ABC and councillors will lobby to reinstate the funding; Pothole reporting number circulated; Registering an interest in the land at the front of the Galley of Lorne; Boat jumble and car bot sale - successful; First responder scheme update given; Festival 2013 - update; AOB National youth sailing involvement; Mileage not currently charged by CC members but should be at 45p per mile; ABC contact list; public Discussion - Danger of potholes discussed, Speed limit requested from village to the point

Dunadd y Matters Arising - Kilmartin Armco Barrier; Give Way lines - now reinstated; Police Report; Treasurers report; Planning Report; Dunadd Community Plan - presentation by Mary Smyth; Correspondence - Communication received from ABC re Scheme of CCs; AOCB and Public Questions; Muasdale Windfarm update to be requested; Hospital - Concern re changes to MACHICC; Kilmichael Glen Rd - concern raised re the road between Bridgend and the old Sawmill; pot hole repairs poor and lack of gritting; Ditch cleaning; Scottish Water; Path between Bridgend and Kilmichael Glassary - update and quote received; ABC Councillor attendance at meetings East Kintyre y Matters Arising - Request for white lines at Tormhor carparks and flooding issues at village hall; Funding app from Network Carradale is now approved; Treasurers Report; Carradale Community Care update; Network Community Business update; Emergency Plan; FLAG funding app being written, the need for the slip has been recognised by EKCC and ABC and the Fisheries Grp; Post Office Closure; Planning - Letter sent from ABC Planning to notify of potential 22 houses to be built at An Croit field; Community Composting and Flower Tubs; AOCB - proposed upgrade of path to Chikkie Bay' CC Suggestions - tidy up front of Glen, community Broomfield memorial garden clean up; Tosh Garden - request to stop the roadweeper as causing damage to garden edges; drop-in at hospital to discuss reduced staffed beds; Tangy Wind Farm; Cyberhoc - update and improvements

Furnace y Treasurers Report; Police Report; Roads issues; Cruach an Lochan Community Wind Farm - confirmed that CC was not in a position to represent the whole community on this issue and that more information was required; Correspondence etc - summary distributed; Review of CCs in ABC; LDP Consultation explained; Community Resilience Plan - there was no enthusiasm for involvement; and AOCB - Surgery, former Argyll Steel Fabricators, Quarry meeting- concern over fence restricting fishermen, War memorial -request to be made to re-point, Concern raised over sewerage in loch, Lights dumped on grass at football pitch approach would be made locally before contacting ABC Council.

Gigha n Inveraray y Treasurers Report; Scottish Water - bad smell reported; Community Hall, funds required for fencing; School playing field - ongoing; Play area - nearing completion; A83 wall ongoing; Town Road Markings ongoing; Doug Fouling - 2 people fined in month; Street lights - Fault reported to ABC; Appointment of new doctor; Action Plan - being progressed; AOCB - Defibrilator - chase grant; Community Hall info required on legal situation; Pier unsafe; Facebook - agreed to set up page; Fun Fair - split feelings as to impact and time it should stay. Islay n y SSER Presentation - Update on Islay offshore Wind Farm, Planning decision awaited from ABC; Matters arising - Bowmore shoreline - looking at community ownership options; ABC Budget - formal request to Cllr to share Budget information and figures; Police report; Treasurers Report; Healthcare sub-group update - Health Authority had failed to invite CC to participate Health Review - apology received; Renewables Sub- group - update on Islay Community Turbine; Planning further substantial local concern and formal objection to the siting of SSER met mast on Orsay; Social Housing in Port Ellen; ICC Meeting venues - complaint that meetings always held in Bowmore, local issues could be considered at local venue; AOB - CC Emergency Plan; Land Reform Consultation - agreed that factor of Islay Estates should attend full CC to discuss; CalMac visit - Martin Dorchester to visit Islay W/C 25 March 2013; DP Energy South West Tidal Project - Open Days planned in April - advertisements expected shortly; Stanalane Playground Bowmore - concern re litter and bad behaviour; ICC website..

Jura y Ferry Services - ASP sign still not in use, awaiting software and possible hand-over will take 2 yrs. Discussed possibility to join other island services to hav a stronger voice. Roads - 5 year Plan under discussion and CC will contact ABC re road adoption. Riley Smith Memorial agreed & to be ordered; Community Planning; Broadband and mobile coverage; Campbell Mausoleum - still awaiting quotes; Planning - Ruantaillain Hydro Scheme, Restoration of ruin at Keils; AOB - School signs; JCC asked to contribute to debate over ferry timetables - email stating split 50:50 between Port Ellen and Pt Askaig would be the fairest option and Jura Historical Society in abeyance.

The Laggan Sep-12 Lochgilphead y Garage bridge at Highbank park; Community Emergency Plan - draft circulated; Correspondence - Agreed to support Boccia team re special Olympics in Bath; Treasurers Report; Planning - The Rowans is to be demolished; Police - no attendee; AOCB - ABC are looking at ways they can be of assistance to CCs with issues that may arise eg planning issues, response times from departments etc; proposals for a talk on care of the elderly; Promoting the LCC; Armed Forces day North n South Knapdale y Police report; Chair - nothing to report; Treasurer Report; Update sought on Inverneil Windfarm Development and Educational Fund selection process for the Alt Deargh Windfarms; Councillors Report - no Councillors available as they are held up at a Council Meeting; Presentation given on three further turbines proposed for Srondoire Community Wind Farm; AOB - Review of Scheme of Establishment for Community Councils - meeting attended, report available.

Southend y Matters arising - Mo MacDougall from SSEB addressed the community re on-going powercut issue; Councillor Report - Campbeltown, Brodick to Ardrossan Ferry would be starting on the 23rd May 2013 through to September.

Tarbert and Skipness y Children's Play Area - support sought from CC for play area near outdoor gym; Proposed Touring Caravan and Camping site - agreed to fully support the proposal; A83 Road Safety - written update received but final report awaited.; Brown sign request upheld for Glenralloch Jctn; pot hole repairs not holding together and reinstatement work now badly holed; Planning Issues - Renewables Application for up to 17 turbines behind Escart and Claonaig - requested attendance at next meeting to discuss proposed windfarm at Sorndoire.

West Kintyre n West Lochfyne n Oban, Lorn and the Isles (17) Appin y Community Emergency Plan - agreed that a plan hould be put in place - draft to be completed; Traffic Calming - A828 - Bear taking over from Transerve in 1st April; Road surfaces and line marking and floofing at various locations discussed; Port Appin and Council Roads - Surfacing and edging issues to be reported to ABC Roads Dept; Recycling Grab - discrepancy between locations on uplift frequency; Cycle Track - work to continue; Jubilee Bridge funding applications sent out; Long list of emails circulated including some from Council officers; AOB Clach Thouls - overhanging trees; Dangerous Trees at Portnacroish - ABC involved; Sewerage outflow Port Appin - Scottish Water involved; Local Housing - WHH have approached ACC to establish if there is a need for more housing communication to be continued; Raft on shore at Creagan Inn; Befriending for isolated older people - Research ongoing

Ardchattan n Avich and Kilchrenan n y Matters arising - Road and Timber Haulage - Briefing given by Ferguson Transport; Windfarm Updates from Carraig Ghael , Ardchonnel and Musdale; Roads and Core Paths update; Police Report - Not available; Forestry Commission Report, R Watt gave a briefing; Additional Item by Convener - access rights from Dalavich Chalet Park to Loch Awe foreshore; AOB Local Roads - poor condition noted but assurances given that repair is imminent; Dalavich bridge parapit - badly damaged and dangerous; Responsibility for defibrilators passed on to AKCC; Serious crime awareness seminar attended by Mrs Metcalfe on behalf of CC. Coll y Matters arising - Change of use of old Village Hall; Argyll Array Wind Farm - Reported that planning application to be delayed; Marine Harvest completing Environmental Imact Assessment; Fuel Station - fuel stock replenishment discussed AF felt that this was under control and the proposal that the Fuel Co should co-ordinate Kerosene, Red and white diesel was not favoured; Island Stores noticeboard; Nurse - post to be advertised at end of March; Coll Polling Station; Defibrillators - CCC looking for someone to take this forward; Helicopter landing spot - non starter to be removed from agenda; CCC Archives - Terry writing to ABC to determine if they could be held at the Old Hall Roads - Julianna to write to Stuart Clark to see why money id earmarked for West end road but not theEast End. Scottish Ialands Federation Membership - application paperwork to join requested. CalMac discussed re considerable effort to get to Coll during bad weather in December - TS to write and thank CalMac. Middle Pier - no action required from CCC at present. Planning - email from Stephen Fair statingthat CCs could be startutory consultees should they wish to. - agreed to wait for Cllr Devon to be present to discuss this. Rerewable energy - wind energy capacity study to be acrried out by ABC to inform future Planning decisions. Treasurers Report - covered. (Old) Village Hall Report and discussion on condition and issues and what should should be done with any income generated. Correspondence - AVA - offer of assistance in writing emergency plan. Report re new type of mobile phone testing request for island to be used for this purpose. Tour of An cridhe - offer to be taken up, all encouraged to attend. Questions from the floor - Bins concern over quantity of rubbish generated when bin collections had not been possible. - request to be sent to council for weeky collection over the Christmas holiday period. . Questionnairs to be received from Council re dump opening times. AOB - Outstanding invoice for light protectors for old village hall - invoice to be forwarded to CCC. Connel y Declarations of Interest, none were received; Police Report; Community Emergency Planning - Presentation by Morag Brown; Results of Connel CC Questionnaire; LDP Presentation by Mike Harrison; Matters arising - Noted the installation of 2 x picnic benches along shore frontage (donated by Forestry Commission); Community payback team had cleared shrubbery but had to stop due to objection; Planned public meeting on Scottish Independence Referendum (NATIONAL) had not been taken further as it was difficult to arrange speakers; Meeting with Sustrans - cancelled; Treasurers Report - no report; Roads - speeding vehicles in village cited as problem as well as congestion at shop; 20 MPH sign at school not working properly - matter to be taken up with Transerve; Planning - No new apps,decisions awaited for Lower Lora, for wind turbines at Cuil Uiaine and Kilvaree - Comments on website; Dawnfresh app for fishfarm on Lochetive had attracted 853 comments - decision pending; "Rag Bag" to be reintroduced at the school; ABC had advised all CCs to register re Data Protection; Meeting organised to discuss Scheme of Establishment; Meeting of Oban Lorn and the isles Community Planning Group - to be attended

Dunbeg n Glenorchy and Innishail y Police Matters - no police Report; Community Emergency Plan - Morag Brown gave presentation with additional input from numerous other agencies - CC to support any further events or training; Transerve - Trunk Roads contract imminent; agreed to continue to press for traffic survey at Dalmally Surgery; Comments re Operation Myriad noted; Local Roads - secretary to report concerns re cattle grid; CC received letter from resident reporting appalling conditions at Ardteatle Road; CC had asked for sight of contract between ABC and Scottish Water re publiclyadopted road; CC asked for minute of Argyll Timber Transport Group at which the timber haul ban was lifted on this route and details of council official in attendance - no response yet from Executive Director; Bridge of Orchy community association update provided; Polytunnel ordered and Catseyes planned for the problems at the snowgates - further meetings will progress the water supply. Planning Applications - Dalmally Station, Barr-beithe woodland and neighbour notification; Correspondence - reported on over 50 emails; Community Energy Scotland wrote re opportunities for partnership working; Archonnel Windfarm the CC will take forward; LDP (major item for next meeting); promoting meaningful local democracy; ABC Budget Questions asked re satelite dialysis; Tyndrum to Oban Pathway; Revised Train timetable; AOB - LDP There was confusion over this matter - secretary to contact Council; Medical Matters - new dental unit, MacMillan 6 bed day care, Urologu treatment provision, Reshaping older people's care , improvements by increasing social stimulation through health and fitness Iona y Medical Cover - noted surgery time changes, out of hour to be progressed via NHS 24; nomination of Iona rep for Patient Advisory group?; NTS Building work at Maol is carrying on hoping for tennant for May; Fencing repairs to begin; Thistle camps - ongoing; Old Fire Station through pre-planning stage so will now go to planning; Part time Island Maintenance person - discussed ICC should be asked and could then approach individuals regarding work that was required; Core Paths ongoing issue with some problems for land owners; Fish farm appeal launched - nothing further to report at present; Emergency Plan instigated by ABC to be taken forward; Pier works to improve top of slip - will not happen at night and not to disturb ferry schedule; Improvement to public toilets before 19 May; Defibrillator - - to be taken forward, more info required; Housing partnership Tess Adkins - new Director CC approved; BIDS No campain very vocal, questions invited; Power cut planned for 20 March; 19 May celebration timetable shared and event discussed.

Kilmore n Kilninver and Kilmelford y Matters Arising - a) Clachan Wind Farm - no appeal recieved by SG B) Speed Limits 30mph signs are being introduced to Kilmelford Village and should be in place by end February; Community Emergency Plan - update on meeting at Corran Halls; Ardmaddy Fish Farm application live again and SEPA have given approval; Planning- Kames fish farm variation to license for the potential need to administer medication; Land around the hall - Planners have confirmed that this is new PDA for community facility developmen; ABC LDP drop in day - details provided; Various planning applications minuted with no CC agreement on response; Exploratory drilling for mineral deposit ID - CC to write to roads re concerns; Correspondence - Health Care Managers - list of people being drawn up by CC; Historic Scotland re rescheduling of site at the cairn at back of hall; Scottish Community Foundation re potential benefits to community of Carrick Gael Windfarm and how to set up a charitable trust with funds to which KK may be entitled; Budgets - details of ABC Budget shared; AOB - Overgrown vegetation on Degnish Rd on MacLeod's land; Trees obstructing visability at bridge - agreed to await works for speed limit signage to see if remedied. Lismore n Luing n Mull y Bayview Garage - clearance ongoing, Carparks and bus shelters - repairs carried out; Dog Foulling - Offences to be reported to Dog Warden; Police Matters; Planning meeting re Iona Pentecost; early meeting re Mull Rally; ABC Budget - details shared; Cllr Reports; Local Plan - website details circulated and local planning issues discussed around allocations; Bowman Court - Billy McClymond gave update on his meeting with Mike Russell; MICT report - Mull Musical Minds - detail provided; Community Transport - volunteer scheme being set up; Anaerobic Digestion - conversion of products to methane gas discussed; BIDS - postal ballot deadline nearing; Viewpoints and long distance paths - joint application proposed from Heritage Lottery Fund; Calmac - Ferry committee had not received application agreed to raise these issues through regular Ferry Committee; Housing and Development confirmation given that improvements contract awarded; Roads and Transport Pennyghael Bridge - Tidal Ford for timber lorries to be constructed; Training for Community Councillors - info circulated; Otters moves to be made to minimise road casualties; Correspondence received - Woodlands proposal for North Mull; Finance Report; AOB - Emergency plan forms requested to be returned; Repairs to Transmitter not helped with Freeview pictures; removal of gravel from foreshore reported to ranger; Pine Martens proliferating - possible need for monitoring; NHS reporting - concern raised over response times in addition the suitability of NHS 24 when there was a medical emergency on Mull was questioned.. Oban y Police Report; Matters arising NHS - Renal Dialysis, Dental suite - work begun, Public Partnership Forum - - 4 Feb; Hydro - question raised re land ownership; Cruise liners - may require show of passports - requirements unclear and being questioned further; Emergency Plan- detail provided & agreed that should be developed; Planning OHS process for the placement of the building is underway; Old Rockfield School - various apps in place for its development; Residential Care Presentation received by staff at Eader Glinn; Jim Robb to be invited to speak at OCC; Parking - Lorna Elliot will organise up-date; ACC accounts - presented.

Seil & Easdale n y Emergency Planning - full detail provided, fully discussed - agreed to look at this; Scottish Water - Work continues, problems(particularly with roads from this work are on-going; Roads - full details of current road issues discussed and application to be made to ABC regarding the resurfacing of Cnoc - a- Challtuinn; Health - medical evacuation on Easdale discussed, Home care provision - transfer to Carr Gorm on 21 Jan, Event at Hospital to be held re redesign of Care of the Elderly, Call for Satellite Dialysis unit in Oban; Sea Wall repairs complete and planning granted for a more substantial barrier; Purchase of land - positive reaction to the offer to purchase land from the Inglis family - further meeting to be held; Police Report - apologies received; Planning - Request for kerb and grass verge by TSL houses - SECC had objected to this but planning had agreed to allow grass verge - this is to be questioned again by SECC, App for house to be built at Ardmaddy; AOB - New secretary required; New Leader needed for Kilbrandon Guide unit; Seafari gave detail for storage of petrol on Ellenabeich pier - community reassured that safety standards will be fully complied with; Centre pages of herald article re Ardmaddy Fish Farm circulated. Taynuilt y Dialysis discussion; Policing Report; Matters arising - Network Rail - following a site visit - are considering approval; The gate near Kelly's bridge - problems now resolved; Plan for village garden - implementation in Spring; Secretary's report - Letter sent to MacPhersons re fence at building plot, Letter sent to SNH re funding for signage of Nelson's Column; Treasurers Report; Planning - list of 7 applications suppilied; Windfarm grants - detail provided on the distribution of monies; Community Website - progress being made; Taynuilt Coastal Resources - meeting to be planned; AOCB - Complaints re litter on main road, Governance conference - printouts distrubuted with detail.

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