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Community Council March 1982

From Moriston Matters, Issue 28, April 1982.

The following is a report of the Community Council Meeting held in December and on Tuesday March 30th, when the following matters were debated:-

1. Invermoriston water supply - when the Council heard from the authorities how they dealt with water shortages as they occurred in the village, Local councillors, Bob Watson and Pat MacDonald, made the meeting aware of the extent of the taste pollution caused by the gas intended for purification. It seemed unlikely that an alternative water supply would or could be sought.

2. Road Hazards. Mr Ewen Grant drew the attention of the meeting to the hazards evident on two stretches of road. One, a protruding boulder in Glenmoriston which easily precipitates unsuspecting vehicles into the ditch, and the other, the Alltsaigh - Fasach stretch, which is a project apparently left in abeyance by the SDD at the moment. Mr Grant claimed that many stretches of the A82 south of Drumnadrochit are dangerous for commercial vehicles, forcing them to take to the middle of the road in order to avoid overhanging trees and branches. (There was some difference of opinion between Mr Grant and Mr Girvan regarding commercial vehicles and the A82 which was conducted in a good-humoured way.)

3. Christmas trees. Mr. P. MacDonald asked if the villages could choose to have a tree or a sum of money for the village's use. Mr Paddy Paterson (District Councillor) indicated that the money had been allocated for trees, and would, for this year , at least, be so spent. At a hand show the meeting decided it wanted to maintain its trees. The Invermoriston councillors made it clear that they supported the idea of a tree but had wondered at the cost and had hoped to encourage debate as to how that money might be used.

Mrs. B. Murray informed those present that Highland Helpcall had now raised 756.00. Her wish was that the money would soon be working for the benefit of the community.

Petrol price differentials was an item on the agenda which clearly exasperated councillors. In an area dependent on petrol some price differences seemeed beyond explanation. The meeting heard that Colonsay motorists have to pay 2.00 for a gallon, and was informed of the near economic impossibility of a tanker from an Inverness depot supplying this Glen's petrol more cheaply (to its residents).

Continuing on the theme of nationwide pricing, Mr Ian Grant, Glenmoriston drew the meeting's attention to beer prices which are averaged in order that a pint in Central London is no cheaper than the same measure in the Isle of Skye.

A television club to serve the 'very top' of Glenmoriston has applied, through the Council, for a grant from the HIDB, which will enable six houses to receive television transmissions.

Glenmoriston councillors were also anxious that the footpath promised to its inhabitants should be expeditiously provided at what is a main road leading from a busy junction.

Accounts were presented for examination by the Treasurer, Mr Peter Woolley.

The next meeting is to be in June.