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Argyll and Bute Council · 3 August 2022
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Argyll and Bute Council 
Comhairle Earra-Ghàidheal Agus Bhòid 
Executive Director:  Douglas Hendry 
Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT
Tel:  01546 602127  Fax:  01546 604435
DX 599700 LOCHGILPHEAD
27 July 2022 
NOTICE OF MEETING 
A meeting of the OBAN COMMON GOOD FUND will be held by MICROSOFT TEAMS on
WEDNESDAY, 3 AUGUST 2022 at 10:00 AM, which you are requested to attend. 
Douglas Hendry
Executive Director 
BUSINESS 
1. APOLOGIES 
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 
3. MINUTES OF MEETING 
(a) Minutes of Oban Common Good Fund - 21 June 2022 (Pages 3 - 6)
E1 4. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE REPORT (Pages 7 - 8)
E1 5. END OF PROJECT MONITORING 
(a) Scottish Women's Institute Oban Branch (Pages 9 - 12) 
6. NEW APPLICATIONS (Pages 13 - 14)
E1  (a) Argyllshire Gathering (Pages 15 - 34)
E1  (b) Cruachanside Cammanachd Shinty Club (Pages 35 - 44) 
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING 
The Trustees will be asked to pass a resolution in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local
Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the public for items of business with an “E” on the
grounds that it is likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in the
appropriate paragraph of Part I of Schedule 7a to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 
The appropriate paragraph is:- 
E1 Paragraph 6  Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular
person (other than the authority).
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Oban Common Good Fund 
Councillor Kieron Green Councillor Andrew Kain
Councillor Jim Lynch Councillor Luna Martin   
Contact: Melissa Stewart, Governance Officer, Kilmory, Lochgilphead (01546 604331)

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MINUTES of MEETING of OBAN COMMON GOOD FUND held in the MICROSOFT TEAMS 
on TUESDAY, 21 JUNE 2022 
Present: 
Councillor Kieron Green
Councillor Andrew Kain (Chair -
Item 5 onwards) 
Councillor Luna Martin 
Attending: David McGregor, Simmers & Co
Melissa Stewart, Governance Officer (Chair for items 1 to 4) 
1. APOLOGIES 
Apologies were submitted on behalf of Councillor Jim Lynch. 
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 
Councillor Green advised that he had been appointed as an informal liaison between
the Area Committee and Oban Pride, that he does not have any material association
or financial interest and that in view of this he would participate in the discussion on
the funding application at item 9(c) of these minutes 
3. MINUTES OF OBAN COMMON GOOD FUND 
(a) Minutes from Oban Common Good Fund  held on 14 March 2022 
The minutes from the meeting held on 14 March 2022 were approved as a
correct record. 
(b) Special Meeting of Oban Common Good Fund held on 29 March 2022 
The minute from the Special meeting held on 29 March 2022 were
approved as a correct record. 
4. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR TO OBAN COMMON GOOD FUND 
The Trustees considered a report from the Governance Officer on the appointment
of a new Chair. 
Decision 
It was agreed that Councillor Andrew Kain would be appointed as Chair of the Oban
Common Good Fund. 
(Ref. Report by Governance Officer dated 21 June 2022 submitted) 
5. ROLE OF OBSERVERS 
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The Trustees considered a report by the Governance Office in respect of the Role of
Observers. 
Decision 
The Trustees agreed to keep the existing arrangements for Observers as well as
requesting that the Governance Officer make contact Oban Community Council to
seek their nomination for the first observer role, and also to make contact with the
recently nominated religious representatives to invite them to continue in the roles. 
(Ref. Report by Governance Officer dated 21 June 2022 submitted) 
The Trustees resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government
(Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the press and public for the following items of
business on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt
information as defined in Paragraphs 6 respectively of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the
Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 
E1 6. FINANCIAL UPDATE/DRAFT ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2021/22 
The draft annual accounts detailing the current position of investment transaction for
period 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022 were presented by David MacGregor with
Trustees being invited to approve them. 
Decision 
The Trustees noted the draft accounts and also noted that these would be submitted
to a future meeting for approval, once audited. 
(Ref. Draft Annual Accounts 2021/22 as prepared by Simmers & Co dated 31st
March 2022)   
E1 7. SET AWARD BUDGET FOR 2022/23 
Following the financial update the Trustees were asked to set the budget for
2022/23. 
Decision 
The Trustees agreed that the annual budget for 2022/23 would be £50,000. 
(Ref Financial Update as prepared by Simmers & Co dated 31st March 2022) 
E1 8. END OF PROJECT MONITORING 
(a) Oban Saints FC 
The Trustees were invited to consider the End of Project Monitoring Form
from Oban Saints Football Club. 
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Decision 
The Trustees noted the end of project report. 
(Ref:  End of Project Monitoring Form, submitted) 
(b) McDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust 
The Trustees were invited to consider the End of Project Monitoring Form
from McDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust. 
Decision 
The Trustees noted the end of project report. 
(Ref:  End of Project Monitoring Form, submitted) 
(c) Lorn Drama Festival 
The Trustees were invited to consider the End of Project Monitoring Form
from the Lorn Drama Festival. 
Decision 
The Trustees noted the end of project report. 
(Ref:  End of Project Monitoring Form, submitted) 
E1 9. NEW APPLICATIONS 
(a) Oban Bowling Club 
The Trustees considered the application submitted by Oban Bowling Club. 
Decision 
The Trustees agreed to award £5,000 to the Oban Bowling Club. 
(Ref Application from Oban Bowling Club submitted) 
(b) Oban Lifesaving Club 
The Trustees considered the application submitted by Oban Lifesaving
Club. 
Decision 
The Trustees agreed to award £5,000 to the Oban Lifesaving Club. 
(Ref. Application by Oban Lifesaving Club submitted) 
(c) Oban Pride 
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The Trustees considered the application submitted from Oban Pride. 
Decision 
The Trustees agreed to award £3,800 to Oban Pride. 
(Ref Application from Oban Pride submitted) 
10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING 
The date for the next meeting was set for Wednesday, 3rd August 2022 at 10.00am
and would be held by MS Teams. 
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