3. Snow Clearing
Mrs. Roden introduced Mr. J Taylor of HC TEC Services who was present at the meeting in order to discuss the possibility of snow clearing by local contractor(s). After some discussion it was suggested that a short term working group be set up comprised of Mrs. P Wells, Mrs. D MacKay and Mr. D Bryden. This was moved by Mrs. V Roden and seconded by Mrs. M Saunders.

4. Matters Arising
- Paths Project- no further developments
- Notice Boards - gas struts for hinges have been inserted. Thanks expressed to Mr. D Wells for this.

5. Wind farms
It was reported that the hearings for both the Glenkirk and the Tom Nan Clach developments have been postponed, possibly until August.<

Moy Wind Farm - Exhibitions are to take place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. It was reported that Mr. Charles Stephen has been in contact with Mr. William Gilfinnan re the possibility of pursuing a forum of some kind to discuss the possible negative impact(s) of wind farm developments. This matter is ongoing.

Mrs. P Wells reported that Kyllachy and an extension to the Farr wind farm are going to the scoping process.

6. Planning Matters
1. Mr. D Bryden intimated that a change of use from educational to residential use had been made for Moy School. - No Comments.

2. Application had been made for planning conditions for four houses at Hazelbank. - No comments.

3. Outline planning permission was being sought for a house at Garbole, overlooking the shooting ground. The question was raised that there might be more scope for a new house nearer the glen road. Mrs. D MacKay moved that no comment be made with regard to this application. This was seconded by Mr. J Duncan. Mr. D Bryden proposed an amendment to this motion - that it would be preferable to see the house within the settlement at Garbole. This amendment was seconded by Mrs. P Wells. At the vote - for the amendment - Two votes, To make no comment - Three votes
The Community Council will not make comment on this planning application.

4. Planning permission is being sought by Dalmagarry Estate for a house at Lynemhor. Mrs. M Saunders declared an interest. It was suggested that there may be a potential impact on traffic at Lynemhor from 2+1 carriageway at Moy. Mr. J Duncan moved that No Comment should be made on this application. Mrs. D MacKay seconded this. There was no counter motion.

7. Football Field
Mrs. V Roden reported that there had been a series of meetings with HC Estates Office, the HC Planning Dept, and Mr. Richard Heggie (Tomatin Estate Planning Consultant). Highland Council proposes to sell the Old School and the School House. A continuation of the Gentleman's agreement between the Tinsley Family and the Community to continue on a year by year basis.

8. Law and Order
It was noted that windows in the village hall had been broken at the weekend. This had been reported to the Hall Committee. It was also noted that there had been groups of people in the area looking for scrap metal.

9. Road Safety
It was noted that householders are placing blue recycling bins on the road as opposed to the end of their drive. Article to be placed in Newsletter.
Smiley Face not working.
The ditch under the viaduct is pouring water.
Also under viaduct the man hole cover is raised.
The gate at the top of the Old A9 (Slochd) has been removed. Police to be notified.
Pot holes in road at Inverbrough.
Pot holes on old A9 at Morile.

Mr. Les Houlker of HC to be notified.

10. CADISPA Report
Mrs. Roden reported that the contract from CADISPA had been received, and that SCCT had approved the funding for the report.
Mrs. Roden read the contract out.
Mrs. Roden also intimated that she had obtained the Electoral Register Database and that 66 names had been added.
The terms of the "distribution of questionnaire" to be clarified.

11. CDW Report
Mr. D Hendry reported that the roof of the old hall was almost completely repaired.
Work on the SPORTS FACILITY has commenced. Sod cutting event to be arranged.
An application has been made for lottery funding for a feasibility study for the NEW VILLAGE HALL.

12. Community Councils Review
Mrs. V Roden outlined the proposed changes under the new review.
The SCHEME - People aged 16 can stand for the CC.
CC numbers are to be reduced to 8.

CONSTITUTION - office bearers elected every year
CC can discuss items of business in private.
Members of the public to be given right to speak.
Meetings require 10 days notice.
CC can hold Title to property.

STANDING ORDERS
Decisions made cannot be changed for six months.

CODE OF CONDUCT - PRINCIPLES of:
Selflessness; objectivity; openness/honesty; respect; integrity; service to the community; accountability and stewardship.

The offer and receipt of any gifts should be reported to the Secretary.
Mrs. D MacKay proposed that minutes should record "who votes where". This was seconded by Mr. D Bryden. There was no counter motion.

Closing date for comments - 30th June.

13. Applications to SCCT
An application had been received from Art in Strathdearn for the 2010 Educational Workshops. Sum requested £573.30. This was approved by Mrs. M Saunders and seconded by Mr. D Bryden.

14. July Meeting
All CC members present agreed that there should be no CC meeting in the month of July.

15. Correspondence
The Inverness Area CC Forum will meet on 24th August 2010.
The late night bus service to Tomatin from Inverness on a Saturday is to be terminated as from 1st August 2010.

Meeting closed 9.40pm

Date of Next Meeting Tuesday 17th August 2010 at 7.30pm

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