Issue - meetings

The group gave consideration to a report from West Kintyre Windfarm Trustees which was tabled at the meeting.

Discussion continued in regards the considerable work and effort that the Trustees made in reviewing and determining funding applications, which the Trustees  undertook on a voluntary basis.

Decision

1.                  Members agreed to note the report.

2.                  That the Head of Governance and Law would write to West Kintyre Windfarm Trustees regarding the funding allocation to Kintyre Turbine Watch.

(Reference: Report by West Kintyre Windfarm Trustees, tabled).

Discussion followed in regards the different models of Trusts which were operational in the local area and the criteria utilised in assessing applications.

Audrey Martin put forward to members the suggestion of having a training session which would involve local trustees attending to detail and share:-

Models of operation

Risks

Process of assessing applications

Members agreed with this and Audrey Martin agreed to progress this.

Decision:

The report was noted by members.