Present: Elaine Cameron, Chaela Carrell, Lisa Glaze, Iain Jenner, Jill Morrow, Steve Morrow, Dougie Pryce, Karl Spierling,
1 Apologies: Gordon MacIntyre, Zuza Pryce,
2 Minutes from last meeting
Proposed: Iain Jenner, Seconded: Steve Morrow
3 Election of officers:
Chair: Karl Spierling
Secretary: Elaine Cameron
Minutes secretary: Jill Morrow
Treasurer: Not needed just now as part of NLCA
Social media posts: Lisa Glaze
4 Forestry Buildings
Initial focus is on the Hub.
IJ sent a document to CM with the group’s thoughts about the future of the barns.
CM out of office until 15th July. Copied to Andrew Baxter
Personalised OS map showing Inchree settlement and Glen Righ Forest.
Action
EC to look into getting a paper copy and a digital copy. NLCA to fund this.
CM wants a meeting soon. A representative from FLS is in the area on 25th July.
Action
LG to provisionally book the village hall for that evening.
IJ to contact Gary Servant, John MacDonald, Andrew Baxter, Neil MacLean, Kate Forbes
5 Funding
Target HIE for feasibility study. SLF for acquisition. Other sources e.g. National Lottery for renovation.
Renovation costs 50% more than a new build. Initially need to make the shell secure. Need 3 tenders.
Action
KS to speak to John MacDonald re funding for feasibility study.
Get forms
Action
CC to complete forms.
Target end of August to get forms in.
Action
IJ to approach David Mee (architect) to see if he is interested in getting involved.
6 Planning
Susan MacMillan (Fort William) has a remit to help community groups.
The group can submit a pre-application for £40 and get advice before final submission.
Once permission is granted there is 3 years to implement.
7 The Fields
Action
EC to contact Fiona Sorley LHA to arrange a meeting
Action
IJ to contact Kathy Mayne (SNH) who is an independent ecologist.
8 AOB
Action
LG to put notice of meetings and minutes on NLCC and NLCA websites.
Also posts on Face Book
Voluntary hours
Action
EC and JM to count up hours from meetings and the Open Day.
Each person responsible for submitting individual hours to EC.
Meeting closed at 8:30
Next meeting 8th August Village Hall at 7:00pm