30-08-16 EKCC Meeting
Next meeting 8th September 7pm in Peninver Village Hall.
Meeting held in Carradale Village Hall
7th July 2016
UNCONFIRMED MINUTES
Present:
Stuart Irvine(SI)(Convenor), Eleanor Sloan (ES)(Secretary), Robert Strang (RS), Ronnie Brownie(RB), Bill Bidmead(BB) Morag Adams(MA) Charles Mcmillan(CM), Ian Brodie(IB)
In attendance
Robin Currie (RC), PC Harper (PH)
10 Members of the public (MoP)
1. Welcome
At 7pm Stuart Irvine welcomed attendees and started the meeting.
2. Apologies
Apologies from Anne Horn
3. Minutes of last meeting 2/6/16
Minutes proposed by RS, seconded by RB
4. Matters arising 2/6/16
Dog waste bins are due to arrive and be put in situ all relevant land owners support this project.
5. Treasurers report
Due to a changeover of Treasurers still ongoing there was no report available this month.
6. Community buy out of local shop
A very well attended public meeting was held earlier this evening, and the decision to support a community buyout (if it became necessary) was unanimous. A steering group was formed and they will be taking the process forward.
7. Roads Nicholsons brae
SI stated that since the rhododendrons have been cut down at Nicholsons Brae there may be an issue for drivers at that corner and he suggested chevrons be put in place to inform drivers of an upcoming corner. It was generally felt that drivers should be aware of the road layout without the need for signs and they should be driving in a responsible manner a majority agreed not to go forward with the chevron idea
8. Brendan OHara
SI had been corresponding with Brendan OHara to arrange a visit to Carradale it is hoped this will happen soon
9. Planning
An application has been presented from Torrisdale Castle .
Alterations and change of use of self-catering cottage to gin distillery visitor centre, staff/visitor accommodation/offices and alterations and change of use of disused farm buildings to gin distillery and associated storage
No objections.
10. SEPA
SI received a letter from SEPA saying they received his letter and had also received many other letters from members of the community. They have met with Mr Oman and have had discussions with him about the removal of waste materials for appropriate disposal and the implementation of this is their priority for now. They have passed on the concerns raised over the disposal of plastic bags over the harbour wall to Argyll and Bute council.
Brian Gee said that Dougie Lamont (ABC) told him that a piece of machinery that has caused concern was to be moved by end of June and it still hasnt been removed Brian said ABC have not replied to his queries regarding this.
11. First responder scheme
There have been 10 15 applications from 1st responder volunteers- they will all be getting letters soon to take this forward.
12. Harbour users group
Carradale canter is to take place on 10/7/16
13. Brackley grass cutting
Brackley grass has been cut but the paths have not
SI to chase up the grasscrete that was to be laid at the cemetery and the fencing that was agreed to done by ABC
Action SI to chase up with ABC
14. AOCB
Adain Kiell route manager of the Kintyre Way was asking for EKCC to support a planning application for walker shelters in east Kintyre, all agreed.
The beach clean was awarded £210 this will be put towards a donation to the Glasgow Human Society.
ES asked if anyone had an update on the suggestion of community Payback no one did RC agreed to chase it up
Action RC to action
RS said the verges on the B842 northwards are a concern RC to pass this on
Action RC to action
It was reported that Shore road is full of potholes RC to pass on
Action RC to action
BB report that there is a lot of dog waste being dumped near Abbeyfield
The promised road signage changes from ABC have still not happened. RC to chase up
Action RC to action
BB commented on the unfinished Carradale sign at the North of the village Alan Milstead assured us that this will be amended
Update on the sewage smell at Port Righ Scottish water have been in touch and the smell seems to have gone.
15. Date of next meeting
7pm 8/9/2016
At Peninver Village Hall
Stuart closed the meeting at 7.30pm and thanked everyone for attending.
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