Fort Augustus & Glenmoriston Community Council

Memorial Hall Fort Augustus 25^th October 2023 – 7.30pm

Present:

Deirdre MacKinnon (DM) Chair

Helen Clay (HC) Secretary

Claire Pegrum (CP)

Clare Levings (CL)

Cllr David Fraser (DF)

Apologies:

Mike Anderson – Treasurer

Cllr Chris Ballance

Inaugural meeting of Fort Augustus & Glenmoriston Community Council:

Convened by DF.  Nine vacancies with five people elected. All community councillors

stood down.

DM stood for re-election as Chair. Proposed by HC seconded by CL

HC stood for re-election as Secretary. Proposed by DM seconded by CP

MA stood for re-election as Treasurer. Proposed by CP seconded by DM

Iain MacKnocher to be an associate member specialising in renewables – Proposed

by DM seconded by CP

Previous Minutes:

Proposed DM seconded CP

Matters Arising:

Redburn traffic -

Cars and tourist buses are causing a safety hazard when stopping

to look at the Highland cows. Transport Scotland will put up bollards and a clear way

notice for no stopping, they are not willing to advise for a lay-by. DF to contact

Transport Scotland to confirm the Community Council are happy with the

proposal and to go ahead. DM to email all small tour operators after confirmation

from Transport Scotland to inform them of the changes. We will monitor how

things go.

Glenmoriston Estates Access -

Stewart Easthaugh has contacted the estate and informed them that Highland

Council is now taking legal action about the access.

Scottish Canals -

HC had contacted Ailsa Andrews concerning how often the canal bridge had

opened during the season, sometimes letting through just one boat. Ailsa advised

that the canal had been busier than before and also that there has been a lot of

ongoing maintenance. Scottish Canals have also repaired the pipe at the viewpoint.

Dropped Kerbs – ongoing

Oich Road - ongoing. Heather Masterton of Highland Council to come out to see the problems.

Village toilets – ongoing

We are no longer receiving any kind of communication from the Police. We have

been told that it is due to a change of operational procedures.

Treasurers Report:

As of 25^th October 2023, the balance is £6,138.15 which includes £546.83 payment

from Highland Council and ring-fenced monies.

Renewables:

Culachy (Fred Olsen) – application due to go in. A representative will be at a future

Community Council meeting (date to be confirmed).

Coire Glas – Mike Seaton will now be Director of Development for Coire Glas and

will attend the CLG in December.

Community Amenity Issues:

Ardachy Road

Canalside has been patched up again but badly needs complete resurfacing.

Housing – empty housing association houses seem to be taking a long time to be

allocated when the need for social housing is still high. The janitor's house is still

empty and could be used for teachers at the school.

A.O.C.B:

Food Larders -

There are 3 local food larders set up by FAGCC, Fort Augustus, Dalcreichart and 

Invermoriston. These are to help people in need and to help stop food waste. Donations of food,

(non-perishables) and toiletries and household goods are always welcome.

Remembrance Sunday -

DM to order the wreaths

Minute Taker -

Th CC are still looking for a minute taker for the Community Council meetings which is a paid position - DM to ask senior school pupils.

Next meeting – November 29^th 7.30pm Memorial Hall Fort Augustus