Community Council Minutes, October 2003

Kyleakin and Kylerhea Community Council

Minutes of Meeting in Kyleakin Day Centre

On Monday 6th October 2003

Present:	Billy Reid, Ian Sikorski, John Robertson, Russell Thomson, Nuala McKay and Mike Taylor.
Also Present:	Councillor Bill Fulton, Angus McHattie and Graham Finnie
Previous Minutes:	Proposed by Mr Sikorski, seconded by Mr Robertson, carried.

Graham Finnie informed the meeting of his plans to hold two motor cycle trials on Forestry Commission land on Skye in 2004. He said he would expect 50-60 riders to participate the majority from outside Skye and it would generate extra income for local guest houses and traders. He already had agreement from the Forestry Commission but they were looking for a reference from the Community Council. It was agreed to provide him with a reference.

Angus McHattie gave the meeting a brief description of the Loch Duich, Long and Alsh Reefs Special Area of Conservation Management Forum, on which the CC has a representative. He explained that this area was chosen as a SAC for its reef interest as it is considered one of the best reef areas in Britain, and the main aim of the management scheme is to assist relevant authorities in the management of the area with respect to the Habitats Directive and the Conservation Regulations.

1. Matters Arising From Meeting of 18th August 2003

1.1
Chris Marsh had sent his apologies to the Secretary for not attending but he was still working on the environmental impact assessment.

1.2
We have received the £1250 from the Highland Council for Village Officer work.

1.3
Bill Fulton said he had no details of the meeting between John Macdonald and Mrs Phipps to discuss the ownership of Shorefields, or even if had actually taken place. The Secretary was asked to write to John Macdonald to find out the situation.

1.4
We have received a letter from J F Munro acknowledging the copy of the letter from the Kyleakin Pier Business owners, complaining about the lack of toilet facilities, we had sent him. Bill Fulton informed us that he had spoken with the Castle Moil restaurant and they have agreed to open two hours earlier on Saturday and Sunday mornings. He also asked our opinion of having toilet facilities in the Youth Hostel the Councillors felt the idea was worth pursuing. The improved signage directing visitors to the Castle Moil restaurant that Councillor John Laing had recommended at the last meeting was not yet in place. The Secretary was asked to write to John Laing asking him to pursue the matter.

1.5
The Secretary was asked to write to Bill Ross asking him for a progress report on the scheme to collect fees for the storage of yachts in the harbour.

2. Correspondence

2.1

None

3. A.O.C.B.

3.1

Bill Fulton informed the meeting that the roundabout at the end of the village was being taken over by the Highland Council who were proposing to put a “Welcome to Skye” notice on it.

3.2
It was reported that there was a blue Volvo (J384RJH) abandoned in the car park and a blue Sierra (K273KST) by the harbour. The Chairman said he would contact the police.

3.3

It was reported that the lights on the War Memorial were on for 24 hours a day. The Secretary was asked to write and inform Bill Ross.

Next Meeting: Monday 1st December 2003 at 19.30.

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1.1	Chris Marsh had sent his apologies to the Secretary for not attending but he was still working on the environmental impact assessment.

1.2	We have received the £1250 from the Highland Council for Village Officer work.

1.3	Bill Fulton said he had no details of the meeting between John Macdonald and Mrs Phipps to discuss the ownership of Shorefields, or even if had actually taken place. The Secretary was asked to write to John Macdonald to find out the situation.

1.4	We have received a letter from J F Munro acknowledging the copy of the letter from the Kyleakin Pier Business owners, complaining about the lack of toilet facilities, we had sent him. Bill Fulton informed us that he had spoken with the Castle Moil restaurant and they have agreed to open two hours earlier on Saturday and Sunday mornings. He also asked our opinion of having toilet facilities in the Youth Hostel the Councillors felt the idea was worth pursuing. The improved signage directing visitors to the Castle Moil restaurant that Councillor John Laing had recommended at the last meeting was not yet in place. The Secretary was asked to write to John Laing asking him to pursue the matter.

1.5	The Secretary was asked to write to Bill Ross asking him for a progress report on the scheme to collect fees for the storage of yachts in the harbour.

3.1	Bill Fulton informed the meeting that the roundabout at the end of the village was being taken over by the Highland Council who were proposing to put a “Welcome to Skye” notice on it.

3.2	It was reported that there was a blue Volvo (J384RJH) abandoned in the car park and a blue Sierra (K273KST) by the harbour. The Chairman said he would contact the police.

3.3	It was reported that the lights on the War Memorial were on for 24 hours a day. The Secretary was asked to write and inform Bill Ross.