Bailies' Council had agreed on the draft lease of Afforsk Pond, and awaited final copy; Cooke replied that the dam had been leaking due to heavy rains and the pond was too full to carry out repairs, so no lease by FC until matters remedied
Marnie takes issue that the FC has not been given proper credit in the newspaper article for the upkeep of the paths on Bennachie, 2nd Let, MacKay has clearly been upset, attempt to smooth things over, p3 copy of article attached
1; Let advising Mrs Fraser that a scrub saw would cost approx £60 and further advice given when one is available. 2; Let advising Mrs Fraser of full price of a brush saw, where/how it can be paid, and that it can be inspected at Balnacoul
Chalmers comments on sample lease (8-1-14A), suggests changes; MacKay's info to RC on Afforsk Pond so far; RC thanks JM for info and adds annotated draft for information
Description of new greeting card; FC's proposal to charge for the Bennachie carparks. MacKay makes a 10-point reply saying how this will damage goodwill between the community & the FC; the land is part-council owned; potential congestion by cars
Description of works to Afforsk Pond; suggestion Bailies take a lease of the pond for members' use only; repeat of works & lease idea to H Fraser; Chasing up HF; HF replies the Bailies are interested in leasing the pond, prepared to negotiate terms