Minute of KVCC meeting
| Date and Time: | 13th January 2025 |
| Location: | Shinty Club Rooms |
| Present: | Margaret Bentley (MB) Ali MacPherson (AM), Russell Bowles (RB), Martin Stanford (MS), Cat Morrison (CM), Rod Andean (RA) |
| Apologies: | Janet Kinnaird (JK), Jamie Rodgers (JR), Russell Jones (RJ), Ruaridh Ormiston (RO), Ken Deans (KD) |
| Declaration of Interests: | None |
| Welcome: | None |
| Adoption of Previous Minutes: | Proposed MS, Seconded MB |
Treasurer’s Report
MS reported the Christmas Eve event collected £695.52 in cash, £292.05 in card transactions and a 10 Euro Note. The costs of the mulled wine being £135. The current bank total stands at £16191.71. MS has now approached Highland Council to request the 2024 grant.
Planning Report
MB informed the meeting that the Planning Permission Appeal for Ivy House, 91 High Street, Kingussie, PH21 had be successful.
Police Report
Community Police Officer unable to attend as on Night Duty, Report received on 9th January, paper copy distributed at meeting.
CPNA Report
No report as on holiday.
Highland Council Report
No report as Ken Deans on holiday.
KCDC Report
Nothing to as Cllr Russell Jones report.
Matters Arising
Dog Warden
The response to JK was that it is the responsibility of the dog owner to control the dog. That there is no assumption that it will not happen again. Put on the Agenda when the Police Officer at the meeting. Concern regarding the response, especially if the dogs concerned attack children. Action: MB to contact the Community Police Officer to get clarification.
Burrell Fund
The response to Janet from Heeled Cooper, NHS Highland Director of Finance, was a very generic statement.
Items of Business
Review of Christmas
MB informed the meeting that overall it went well, as was the use of the Gazebo. A thank you to everyone who participated in making the evening a success, it made such a difference to have the extra help from the community. Feedback from the Pipe Band was that it would be helpful if the communication at the start was increased. The lighting was good, the system for the Mulled Wine worked well as did the bucket collection. Feedback is that more information could have been provided on what the money collection was for.
Fund Raising
Discussion about having an event to bring people together. Action: JK to speak to Aviemore Community Council to see what they did.
Access to Platform 2
JK meet with people from Network Rail. No timeline given for work to start on access to Platform 2.
Any Items from the December folder
Nothing to discuss.
Visitor Levy webinar – can anyone attend
Webinar is on Tuesday 14th January. No one expressed an interest to attend.
Has everyone completed the consultation re Visitor Levy
People reminded about the consultation.
Application to Ward Discretionary Fund
It was agreed that JK should re-apply for funding for banners. Action: MB to let JK know.
Has everyone sent their bio to Martin
People reminded to send MS their bios if not done so.
AOCB
Insurance
CM raised the possibility of having Generic insurance across all Kingussie community groups. Action: MS to make a list of which groups might be interested for the next KVCC meeting.
Spey Bridge
Wood Lorries are coming over in intervals of less than 20 mins apart. MB to raise this with RJ.
Drainage
Overflowing of the drains is becoming more frequent. Action: MS to approach Scottish Water to start a conversation.
Town of Standardsville
KVCC have been approached by Stanardsville to establish a sister city relationship between the two communities. A parcel of gifts and messages has now been received by KVCC from Stanardsville. Action: JK to write back to give thanks. MB to speak to RJ to ask for advice. MS to look at Standardsville website.
MB thanked everyone for their attendance and input.
Date of Next meeting is 10th February, 2025