Draft Minutes Kincraig Community Council 11thFebruary 2020 subject to approval at next meeting

  1. Welcome and Apologies.

Apologies from Cllr Pippa Hadley and Geraldine MacNab. 

In attendance – Chair Mrs L Dudgeon, Treasurer Mrs S Libeks, Mrs C Hayes, Mr J Forbes-Leith, Mrs D Falconer, Mr A Cairns.

Mr & Mrs Christie,  Duncan Christie,  Mr French, John Anderson and Mr P Crane.                                                                                                                                                                             

  1. Minutes of Meeting held on the 10thDecember 2019.  Approved  
  2. Matters arising from the minutes – n/a                                                                                                
  3. Planning & Roads

19/04894/FUL – Siting of 6 polytunnels and 2 sheds. Dalnavert.

19/04897/FUL – Siting of chalet. Dalnavert.

Mrs Christie provided updated information regarding her application. A challenging debate took place and after a lengthy discussion, a neutral stance was returned.

19/05570/PNO – Maintenance and repair of forest track at Balavil. No comments received.

Business

Speaker – Mr Peter Crane (head of visitor services CNPA)

Speyside way extension. Mr Crane provided an update on where the CNPA are with the Speyside Way extension.

4.1 New computer and printer. It was agreed to purchase both items to replace the current antiquated ones for the secretary

4.2 Burns Supper 25thJanuary 2020 – Review. A very well attended and successful event again, although it would be good to get a lot more volunteers to help set up and clean up during and after the event.

4.3 Co-opted members from Dalnavert and Lynchat? Several residents from both communities have expressed an interest in participating more in the Community Council with a view to eventually being co-opted.

  1. Reports and Correspondence.

Thanks to Balavil Estate for donating this year’s Christmas Tree and

meeting the refreshment costs at the Senior Citizens Lunch. £331.30p

5.1 Treasurer Report.

Festive Events: Costs £1084.57 for Childrens party, Seniors lunch and mince pies for carol singing, Donations towards costs £398.02 from seniors lunch event.

Burns supper: Income £3048.50, Costs £1506.11

Working bank balance £3857.88

Deposit account £12006.19

5.2 Housing Group Meeting – 3rdFebruary 2pm CNPA Grantown.      No one was able to attend.

5.3 Community Council Forum – 24thFebruary 7-9pm. (6.30 sandwiches)   – 2 or 3 members will attend

Any other Business – n/a

Date of next Meeting – Tuesday March 10th, 2020 at 7.30pm Community Council Meetings are ‘open’ meetings – all residents are welcome.