Present: Grant Holroyd (chair), Kristy Brown, Jane Davies, Ian Robertson, Frank Atherly
In Attendance: Craig Dunn, Koa Bowyer, Hannah Bowyer, Rhona Miller, Liz Tibbetts
Minutes taken by: Kristy Brown
1. Apologies
None
2. Declarations of interest
None
3. Minutes of meeting
13th May 2019 – Approved
4. Matters Arising
a. Bowyers Curtilage
Directors agreed to recommend in principal to the Board that the proposed line to the track be adopted ACTION Craig. Bowyers have a surveyor coming out with GPS etc and will come back with the maps and due process. ACTION Hannah/Koa
(Hannah, Koa and Rhona left the meeting)
5. Stalkers
Discussion regarding availability of the accommodation.
6. Office Administrator
Discussion regarding applications received so far and their queries regarding accommodation. Advertise locally for need of accommodation, push on with planning permission for caravan at Piggeries ACTION Craig. Craig highlighted that one of the applicants was advised of the job by a friend of his. All agreed to move forward with the process and invite the applicants to interview in Knoydart ACTION Craig. All directors to read CV’s. ACTION All
7. New Office
CMCK to finish a few jobs.
8. Election Process
Update the membership list for the next CD’s meeting to be approved. Frank to distribute the current list ACTION Frank.Keep in touch with Jane Reed regarding election process ACTION Kristy.
9. Updates
a. Tracks – Helen Evemy has given Grant drafts to consider. ACTION Grant
b. Rural Housing Burden David Haynes – chase up documents he should have received ACTION Frank.
c. Bailey’s curtilage – ongoing
d. Plot West of Westfield – ongoing and possible tree survey to complete ACTION Grant.
(Liz entered meeting)
10. Post Office
All agreed to take forward on a trial. The application requires effort and Trading is the appropriate entity to apply, which they will discuss at their meeting ACTION Liz. Craig willing to help with the application process if approved by KT. Trading will require an official lease from KF for the shop.
11. Email Action
No significant email action.
12. Any Other Business
a. Councils – Frank has been touch with Mallaig Community Council who suggest the formation of a Knoydart Community Council or to join up with the Small Isles.
b. Current Office – discussion regarding its possible use once office has moved.
c. Training/Sponsorship – discussion regarding the possibilities of training locals for future jobs within KF. Every time a job comes up, think of the skills locally and encourage people to apply.
d. Triodos Bank Accounts – Need to process change of signatories to Triodos Accounts. Propose to the Full Board that KR should be Craig, Roger and Frank and KR should be Craig, Grant and Jane ACTION Craig.
17. Review of Action Points
June – Current
Recommendation to Full Board re Bowyers curtilage – Craig
Map from surveyor and due process – Koa/Hannah
Advertise for accommodation for office admin post – Craig
Invite office admin post applicants to interview – Craig
Read office admin CV’s – All
Circulate membership list – Frank
In touch with Jane Reed election process – Kristy
Track draft agreements to consider – Grant
Rural Housing Burden, DH, enquire outstanding document – Frank
Plot West of Westfield, tree survey – Grant
TriodosBank Accounts, signatories proposal to Full Board – Craig
May – Ongoing
Caravan Application, push on – Craig
March – Ongoing
Hut consultation feedback – discuss with Amie – Craig
New office budget implications to be considered – Mags
Bank Mandate approval Finance Sub Committee 26th March – Mags
Right of servitude request/define current ownership – Craig
February 2019 – Ongoing
Liaise with Mags and come up with budget for piggeries/caravan – Craig
14. DONM
Full Board Meeting – Tuesday 18th June @ 3pm
Community Directors Meeting – Monday 8th July @ 4pm
