<p> Edinbane Community Company Directors’ Meeting Minutes Thursday 27th September 2012, 7.30pm, Edinbane Village Hall</p><p>Present: Ian Brown (chairing), Roddy Gillies, John MacRae, Billy Shanks, Lisa Lamont.</p><p>1. Apologies Alistair Danter, Roddy MacFarlane & Stuart Whatley</p><p>2. Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes proposed by RG, seconded by JM.</p><p>3. Matters Arising from Minutes All covered by agenda. </p><p>4. Treasurer’s Report n/a</p><p>5. Tendering Notes have been received from John Howarth. These will be circulated at the next meeting.</p><p>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</p><p>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: </p><p>1 Fireworks display 6.30pm AGM 7.30pm Dance 8.30pm</p><p>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.</p><p>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</p><p>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. </p><p>9. War Memorial Quotes received for the lists in a harder stone were circulated as follows:</p><p>John Hood & Sons Karin Grey granite £2,904.00</p><p>Oban Memorials Black granite £5,047.44</p><p>Raven Monumental Black granite £600 & VAT S. African dark grey granite £695 & VAT</p><p>Alistair Stewart Memorials S. African dark grey granite £1,631 </p><p>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</p><p>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</p><p>11. Grant Applications n/a </p><p>12. Correspondence n/a</p><p>13. AOCB n/a</p><p>14. Date of Next Meeting Thursday 25th October 2012 at 7.30pm </p><p>3</p>