Draft agreement points following concern for accidents to the public; restriction on activities without permission; taking out of public liability insurance, any breaches mean agreement can be cancelled; followed by amendments from Mrs Boyd (p3)
Writing to Michael Davidson that matters between the FC and Bailies should be put on a "more formal footing"; forwarding draft agreement for the committee's attention, particularly items 1 - 6.
Michael writing to Ron noting apologies recorded; inviting him and his wife to the 1987 Rally to be held on 9 Aug; thanks FC for use of picnic field, hoping arrangement can continue.
Ron writes to apologise for missing forthcoming meeting and that he will clarify FC's position regarding the Gordon District Council's proposed Management Plan when he attends the next one; complains GDC did not record his apologies before
Greyscale line map of Bennachie marked in red coloured pencil, corner labelled "Forestry Commission" and handwritten note "Present road proposals as promised, Ron Marnie" and date.
Sending draft of fishing lease, asking that McKay's name be on it, including clause not guaranteeing water levels or no leaks, access arranged via Lavenie Rd, or via Afforsk Farm if owner agreed, if approved, start date can be agreed.
Permission granted to Michael Davidson, Bailies' Clerk, under the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries (Protection) (Scotland) Act 1951 by Secretary of State for Scotland to use electrical fishing methods to move trout to Afforsk Pond and its inlet (1yr)
Davidson asks for permission to use such devices to aid the movement of brown trout to the Afforsk Pond which the Bailies now have a fishing licence for, following repair of the dam. He states he is a freshwater biologist & experienced in this area
Permission granted to Dr Roger Owen under the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries (Protection) (Scotland) Act 1951 by Secretary of State for Scotland to use electrical fishing methods to assess pollution effects on fish populations locally