LOAF-KKCPA Sub-group
Minutes of Meeting 07–10-24
Held by Teams
Present: M McDonald (Chair), V Nimmo (Minutes), G Lawson, R Colville , K Pytasz, D Rennie.
Welcome: M McDonald welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Apologies: E McTaggart –unable to open Teams meeting link.
Minutes: Agreed.
Matters arising: None
Treasurer’s Report:
GL reported that she had received 2 invoices totalling just over £11,000, but only had just under £11,000 in the bank a/c. VN to transfer £15,000 from LOAF, money identified for emergency work.
KP stated that with 50% work done, she will make claim to HES/HLT for payment of agreed emergency grant funding.
Agreed two payment dates for any invoices, 14th and 28th of the month.
GL unable to transfer money to LOAFa/c, VN to check LOAF banking details.
MMcD to get cheque book from John Fryer to enable GL to pay small accounts.
Chairperson’s Report
Heads of Term agreement still not received, required asap for grant funding applications.
MMcD has received names of 3 charities to which application can be made after emergency work completed.
Emergency bracing work done at Killean, MMcD questioned whether Heras fencing could come down. KP indicated that it was now a hazard, collapsing in parts. DR would contact Health & Safety, who may have to inspect before removal.
MMcD and GL, meeting with Jamie Titterton postponed, hopefully one can be arranged before the end of the year.
VN received a positive email from Dalintober PS
Council Update
DR will liaise with the relevant departments regarding Heads of Terms, Maintenance schedule, and Heras fencing removal.
Update from K Pytasz:
Emergency work completed by John Munro from Thurso last week, apart from removal of slabs at Kilkivan. Permission from HES to move these expected by 18-10-24. Contractor ready to go. KP will advise exact date asap.
Work completed:-
Killean – bracing was almost completely renewed, additional bracing put in place, and wedges checked, also one of the medieval grave slabs was laid flat in the chancel as it was in danger of splitting. KP will arrange for tightening of the bracing twice a year.
Kilchenzie – voided and unstable masonry has been made safe and 2 grave slabs stabilised
Kilkivan – wall substantially bagged and stabilised, KP without this, wall was likely to completely collapse this winter.
Written report from KP to follow.
Main grant applications require a statement of activities being carried out to involve community, need a draft programme.
Also require formal statement from A&BC that they will continue maintenance/grass cutting. DR suggested a possible maintenance partnership.
MMcD need a maintenance programme for all 3 churches upon completion of project for the applications.
MMcD to contact Courier when we have a date for the slab removal at Kilkivan.
AOCB
VN to write a Press report for the Courier and online.
GL informed us that the group now has adequate insurance. A copy of the certificate to be sent to MMcD for records.
Pilgrim Trust application on hold till all emergency works completed – KP is liaising with them.
Date of Next Meeting 04–11-24 at 10.30am in person, CSP Marriage Room, Burnett Building, Campbeltown