AL9405

ARTS AND LEISURE COMMITTEE

Minute of Meeting held in the Council Offices, Stornoway, on Tuesday, 17 May 1994 at 9.00am

PRESENT

Mr Donald Macleod (Chairman)

Mr Alasdair G Macrae (Vice-Chairman)

Mr George Lonie

Mrs Katie M Mackenzie

Mr Donald I Nicholson

Mr Roderick Macdonald

Mr Calum I Macmillan

Mr Angus M Graham

Mr Donald M Mackay

Mr Alasdair Nicholson

Mr Kenneth Mackay

Mr Donald Murray

Mrs Mary Bremner

Chairman

C02.01

1

CONSTITUTION

The Director of Administration and Legal Services chaired the Meeting and called for nominations for Chairman of the Committee.

Mr Roderick Macdonald, seconded by Mrs Mary Bremner, moved the election of Mr Donald Macleod.

There being no further nominations, the Director of Administration and Legal Services declared that Mr Donald Macleod had been elected Chairman of the Committee and invited Mr Macleod to take the Chair.

Vice-Chairman

C02.01

2

The Chairman called for nominations for Vice-Chairman of the Committee.

Mr Donald I Nicholson, seconded by Mr George Lonie, moved the election of Mr Alasdair G Macrae.

There being no further nominations, the Chairman declared Mr Alasdair G Macrae duly elected as Vice-Chairman of the Committee.

Cultural Services

E08.06

3

MINUTES

The Minute of Meeting of the Cultural Services Sub-Committee of 30 March 1994 was noted.

Bilingual Development

PR03.05.02

4

The Minute of Meeting of the Bilingual Development Sub-Committee of 30 March 1994 was noted, for the Committee's interest.

Appointments to Sub-Committees

AL01.02

AL01.03

5

CONSTITUTION

The Director of Administration and Legal Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee and the Youth Work Liaison Committee. The Report set out information on the constitution, functions and status of the Sub-Committee and the Liaison Committee and on any constraints on the appointment of Members. The Committee was requested to appoint Members to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee and the Youth Work Liaison Committee, other than ex-officio Members.

The Chairman called for nominations to fill the six places on the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee and the following nominations were received:

Mrs Katie M Mackenzie

Mr Roderick Macdonald

Mr Angus M Graham

Mr Donald Murray

Mr George Lonie

Mr Calum I Macmillan

Mrs Mary Bremner

The Committee proceeded to vote by ballot, the result of which was as follows:

Mr Donald Murray 11 votes

Mrs Mary Bremner 11 votes

Mrs Katie M Mackenzie 10 votes

Mr Calum I Macmillan 10 votes

Mr Roderick Macdonald 9 votes

Mr Angus M Graham 8 votes

Mr George Lonie 7 votes

It was agreed that Mrs Katie M Mackenzie, Mr Roderick Macdonald, Mr Angus M Graham, Mr Donald Murray, Mr Calum I Macmillan and Mrs Mary Bremner be appointed to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee.

The Chairman called for nominations to fill the four places on the Youth Work Liaison Committee and the following nominations were received:

Mr Roderick Macdonald

Mr Donald Macleod

Mr Alasdair G Macrae

Mrs Mary Bremner

It was agreed that the Members nominated be appointed to the Youth Work Liaison Committee.

Appointments to Outside Bodies

AL01.01

6*

The Director of Administration and Legal Services submitted a Report detailing those Outside Bodies on which the Council were represented, together with information on the term and method of appointment to those bodies. The Committee was requested to recommend appointments or, where appropriate, nominations to those bodies, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned.

It was agreed to recommend that the following Members be appointed or, where appropriate, nominated to serve on the undernoted Outside Bodies:

Outside Body Member Appointment/

Nomination

Lewis and Harris Youth Mr Donald Macleod Appointment

Forum Mr Alasdair G Macrae Appointment

Garenin Trust Mr Donald Macleod Appointment

Mr Alexander A Macdonald Appointment

Scottish Library Association Mr Alasdair G Macrae Appointment

Scottish Museums Council Mr Alasdair Nicholson Appointment

An Lanntair Mr Donald Macleod Appointment

Capital Expenditure Programme 1994/95

AL03.02

7*

FINANCE

With reference to item 24 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 15 March 1994, the Chief Executive submitted a Report detailing, for the Committee's interest, the proposed Programme of Capital Expenditure for Education and General Services for 1994/95 in the light of the consents granted.

It was agreed to recommend for the Committee's interest:

(1) approval of the Programme of Capital Expenditure for Education for 1994/95 as detailed in Appendix 1 to the Minute; and

(2) approval of the Capital Expenditure Programme for General Services for 1994/95 as detailed in Appendix 2 to the Minute.

Budget Growth 1994/95:

Proposed Allocation of Additional Funds

PR110.03.20

AL03.03

8*

With reference to item 4 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 1 February 1994, the Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report detailing the proposed allocation of the additional budgetary provision of £78,000 for Arts and Leisure (Other Leisure Provision).

It was agreed to recommend that the growth in the Arts and Leisure Revenue Estimates 1994/95 be allocated as follows:

£

Payments to Voluntary Organisations 6,000

Equipment 8,000

Adult Education 2,500

The Arts 15,000

An Lanntair 5,000

Local History/Museums 2,500

Sports and Games 14,000

Youth Work 15,000

Community Centres 10,000

Grants and Subscriptions

1994/95

AL04.03

9*

The Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report concerning a review of the rates of payment for Revenue Grants paid under approved Council formulae for the 1994/95 financial year. The Report detailed the proposed revised rates of payment for 1994/95.

It was agreed to recommend approval of the revised rates of payment for Revenue Grants for 1994/95 as detailed in Appendix 3 to the Minute.

Capital Works Programme and Progress

AL03.02.01

10

LAND AND BUILDINGS

With reference to item 24 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 15 March 1994, the Director of Technical Services submitted the Capital Works Programme and Progress Report for Arts and Leisure property.

It was agreed to note the Report.

Macaulay Road Playing Field

E04.07.18

11

With reference to item 9 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 26 January 1993, the Director of Administration and Legal Services submitted a Report concerning an application from the owner of the Trading Post to purchase an additional area of land at the Macaulay Road Playing Field. The Report set out the background to the matter, and contained comments on the application. The Committee was asked to determine the matter.

The Solicitor reported that there was uncertainty as to whether or not there was a restriction in the title to the land which might require a Minute of Waiver to be obtained from the Stornoway Trust to allow the land to be built on, in the event of its sale by the Council.

It was agreed:

(1) to continue consideration of the matter until the next Meeting of the Committee, pending clarification of the legal position and the views of the Superiors, on the proposed use of the land; and

(2) that the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee visit the site.

Public Lectures 1994/95

AL04.01.02

12*

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

With reference to item 82 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 20 April 1993, the Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report setting out details of public lectures held in 1993/94. It was indicated that it was proposed to present a programme of public lectures throughout the Western Isles during 1994/95.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) the Council stage a public lectures programme in 1994/95; and

(2) appropriations totalling £2,000 be made to assist in meeting the costs of the programme as follows:

(a) £1,600 from the 1994/95 Revenue Estimates for adult education; and

(b) £400 from Section 26 of the Ross and Cromarty Educational Trust to support lectures to be staged in the Isle of Lewis.

Arts Development:

Feasibility Study

AL05.01

13*

THE ARTS

The Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report concerning a proposed feasibility study into the provision of the Arts within Stornoway. It was indicated that the study would be undertaken by Consultants to be employed by An Lanntair Limited who had approached the Council for financial assistance towards the costs of the feasibility study. An outline of the study proposals was appended to the Report. It was stated that An Lanntair were seeking the sum of £6,000 as the Council's contribution to the study costs.

It was agreed to recommend that the Council contribute the sum of £6,000 towards the completion of the feasibility study on the provision of the Arts within Stornoway.

Applications for Financial Assistance

AL05.03

AL05.03

14*

The Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted Reports detailing applications for financial assistance from a number of organisations and commenting on each application.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) Revenue Grants be awarded as follows:

Recipient Purpose Grant Budget

Scottish Tour to the £1,000 Other Leisure

Chamber Western Isles Provision (The Arts)

Orchestra

(AL05.03.11)

Traverse Public Guarantee Other Leisure

Theatre, Performance against Provision (The Arts)

Edinburgh at Sgoil Loss of

(AL05.03) Lionacleit up to £335

(Subject to

submission

of audited

tour accounts

and full tour

report)

Ealan na Support of £2,000 Other Leisure

Hearadh activity Provision (The Arts)

(AL05.02.14) programmes

1994/95

James Contribution £150 Other Leisure

Milne to Capital Fund Provision (The

Memorial Arts)

Trust

(AL05.03.38)

(2) the Scottish Chamber Orchestra be granted the free use of Sgoil Lionacleit Theatre and Stornoway Town Hall for performances on 7 and 8 June 1994.

It was further agreed to recommend to the Development Services Committee that the Committee give favourable consideration to a forthcoming application from Ealan na Hearadh for financial assistance to support the organisation's programme of activities in 1994/95.

Library Services:

Review

AL01.04

15*

LIBRARY SERVICE

With reference to item 2 of the Minute of Meeting of the Cultural Services Sub-Committee of 16 February 1994, the Director of Administration and Legal Services submitted a Report concerning the proposed establishment of a Member/Officer Working Group to consider the Report on the Western Isles Library Service, and seeking appointments of Members to the Working Party.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) a Member/Officer Working Group on the Western Isles Library Review be established to consider the Report on the Western Isles Library Service;

(2) the remit of the Working Group be as detailed in the Report by the Director of Administration and Legal Services;

(3) the membership of the Working Group comprise four Members of the Committee with appropriate Officers from relevant Departments of the Council; and

(4) Mr Roderick Macdonald, Mr Donald Macleod, Mr Alasdair G Macrae and Mrs Mary Bremner be appointed as Members of the Working Group.

Report on Museum Development in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

AL09.01

16*

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

The Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report concerning the Report published in 1993 on Museum Development in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The summary of recommendations from the Report was appended to the Report by the Director of Education and Leisure Services. It was suggested that Rosi Capper, Assistant Director, Scottish Museums Council, be invited to address the Committee on the subject of the Report at a future Meeting.

It was agreed that Rosi Capper, Assistant Director, Scottish Museums Council be invited to attend the Committee Meeting on 30 August 1994 to give a presentation on the Report on Museum Development in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Museum Opening, Stornoway: Lewis Chessmen Exhibition AL09.01.07

17*

The Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report concerning the Lewis Chessmen Exhibition and the arrangements for the opening of the Museum. It was stated that, because of delays in completing the refurbishment works at the Francis Street building, resulting from major unforeseen structural defects, the Museum would not open in October 1994 as originally planned. It was indicated that it was envisaged that the Museum would now open in early 1995. In view of the delay in opening the Museum, it had become clear that the proposed exhibition of the Lewis Chessmen during 1994 could not proceed. Discussions had been undertaken with the National Museums of Scotland concerning the exhibition and it had been indicated that the Chessmen would not now be available for display until June 1995. It was proposed that, subject to continuing negotiations with the National Museums of Scotland, the Museum opening would take place in June 1995 with an exhibition of the Lewis Chessmen, together with an exhibition of the pre-history and early history of the Island featuring material from the National Museum's collection and supported by a programme of educational activities and other relevant events.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) negotiations with the National Museums of Scotland continue regarding the Lewis Chessmen and other loans towards opening exhibitions from the Stornoway Museum with a view to determining loan conditions and financial implications; and

(2) the opening of the Museum in June 1995 be approved in principle, the opening to feature an exhibition of the Lewis Chessmen and an exhibition on the pre-history and early history of the Island, comprising loans from the collections of the National Museums of Scotland, subject to funding being made available to meet the necessary financial implications.

Eolas: An Sgoth: Request for Financial Assistance

AL09.02

18*

With reference to item 18 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 1 February 1994, the Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report concerning an application for financial assistance towards the costs of a project to build a full size 32 foot Sgoth Niseach. An outline of the background to the project was set out in the Report. It was suggested that the Council contribute the sum of £5,000 to the projected short-fall in funding for the project of £11,000.

It was agreed to recommend that Revenue Grants totalling £5,000 be awarded towards the costs of the Sgoth Niseach project as follows:

(1) £2,500 from the LEADER budget; and

(2) £2,500 from the Revenue Estimates for Arts and Leisure (Local History/Museums).

TOURISM

On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman, it was agreed that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 23(f), the press and public be excluded from the meeting during discussion of the following item on the grounds that exempt information relating to a particular person or organisation (other than the Council) would be disclosed.

The 250th Anniversary of the '45 Rebellion: Application for Financial Assistance

AL10.01

19*

The Chief Executive submitted a Report concerning an application from Celtic Quests for financial assistance towards a proposed tourism initiative , "Bliadhna Thearlaich", to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the '45 Rebellion. Details of the proposals were appended to the Report. Comments on the proposal were set out in the Report.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) the Council participate in the project as outlined in the Report by the Chief Executive and be represented on the Project Steering Group;

(2) the Council contribute to the promotion and development of the Project within the context of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to deal with industrial promotion; and

(3) Mrs Mary Bremner be appointed as the Council's representative on the Bliadhna Thearlaich Steering Group.

APPENDIX 1

EDUCATION CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAMME 1994/95

£000

Lionel Swimming Pool Phase 2 (excluding external works) 70

Bernera Community Centre: Capital Grant 50X

X = Committed Expenditure

APPENDIX 2

GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAMME 1994/95

£000

Libraries

Stornoway New Library 25

Museums and Galleries

Francis Street Phase 2 85X

Francis Street Phase 3 110

Countryside

Garenin Black House 15

Callanish Information Centre 75

X = Committed Expenditure

APPENDIX 3

GRANTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: RATES OF PAYMENT 1994/95

Per Capita Grants - Rate 1: "parent" organisations or federations, membership range 100 persons minimum to 1750 persons maximum - £2.50 per capita (£1.25 to parent body for organisation, administration and training, £1.25 per capita redistributed to each constituent unit).

Per Capita Grants - Rate 2: other groups, 100 persons minimum membership to 1750 persons maximum, but with no local "parent" association or federation - £2.00 per capita, whole sum retained by recipient body.

Equipment Grants: grants towards the provision of permanent equipment for voluntary organisations - 30% of approved costs. No assistance towards the costs of consumable items.

National Mod, Mainland or Inter-Island Drama Festivals: £25 per participant, £550 maximum to any single recipient. Overnight residence away from home essential qualification for inter-island drama festivals.

Local Mods and Arts Festivals: £100 for the first and £80 for each successive day of the event; £500 upper limit to any one recipient.

Educational Youth Exchanges: Domestic Exchanges (within United Kingdom and Eire) £25 per participant; upper limit £550. International Exchanges £50 per participant; upper limit £850.

Piping Societies and Pipe Bands: £75 per recital for a season of 10 recitals minimum, £750 upper limit.

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PRESENT	Mr Donald Macleod (Chairman)
	Mr Alasdair G Macrae (Vice-Chairman)	Mr George Lonie
	Mrs Katie M Mackenzie	Mr Donald I Nicholson
	Mr Roderick Macdonald	Mr Calum I Macmillan
	Mr Angus M Graham	Mr Donald M Mackay
	Mr Alasdair Nicholson	Mr Kenneth Mackay
	Mr Donald Murray	Mrs Mary Bremner

Chairman C02.01	1	CONSTITUTION The Director of Administration and Legal Services chaired the Meeting and called for nominations for Chairman of the Committee. Mr Roderick Macdonald, seconded by Mrs Mary Bremner, moved the election of Mr Donald Macleod. There being no further nominations, the Director of Administration and Legal Services declared that Mr Donald Macleod had been elected Chairman of the Committee and invited Mr Macleod to take the Chair.
Vice-Chairman C02.01	2	The Chairman called for nominations for Vice-Chairman of the Committee. Mr Donald I Nicholson, seconded by Mr George Lonie, moved the election of Mr Alasdair G Macrae. There being no further nominations, the Chairman declared Mr Alasdair G Macrae duly elected as Vice-Chairman of the Committee.
Cultural Services E08.06	3	MINUTES The Minute of Meeting of the Cultural Services Sub-Committee of 30 March 1994 was noted.
Bilingual Development PR03.05.02	4	The Minute of Meeting of the Bilingual Development Sub-Committee of 30 March 1994 was noted, for the Committee's interest.
Appointments to Sub-Committees AL01.02 AL01.03	5	CONSTITUTION The Director of Administration and Legal Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee and the Youth Work Liaison Committee. The Report set out information on the constitution, functions and status of the Sub-Committee and the Liaison Committee and on any constraints on the appointment of Members. The Committee was requested to appoint Members to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee and the Youth Work Liaison Committee, other than ex-officio Members.
		The Chairman called for nominations to fill the six places on the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee and the following nominations were received: Mrs Katie M Mackenzie Mr Roderick Macdonald Mr Angus M Graham Mr Donald Murray Mr George Lonie Mr Calum I Macmillan Mrs Mary Bremner
		The Committee proceeded to vote by ballot, the result of which was as follows: Mr Donald Murray 11 votes Mrs Mary Bremner 11 votes Mrs Katie M Mackenzie 10 votes Mr Calum I Macmillan 10 votes Mr Roderick Macdonald 9 votes Mr Angus M Graham 8 votes Mr George Lonie 7 votes
		It was agreed that Mrs Katie M Mackenzie, Mr Roderick Macdonald, Mr Angus M Graham, Mr Donald Murray, Mr Calum I Macmillan and Mrs Mary Bremner be appointed to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee. The Chairman called for nominations to fill the four places on the Youth Work Liaison Committee and the following nominations were received: Mr Roderick Macdonald Mr Donald Macleod Mr Alasdair G Macrae Mrs Mary Bremner
		It was agreed that the Members nominated be appointed to the Youth Work Liaison Committee.
Appointments to Outside Bodies AL01.01	6*	The Director of Administration and Legal Services submitted a Report detailing those Outside Bodies on which the Council were represented, together with information on the term and method of appointment to those bodies. The Committee was requested to recommend appointments or, where appropriate, nominations to those bodies, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned. It was agreed to recommend that the following Members be appointed or, where appropriate, nominated to serve on the undernoted Outside Bodies: Outside Body Member Appointment/ Nomination Lewis and Harris Youth Mr Donald Macleod Appointment Forum Mr Alasdair G Macrae Appointment Garenin Trust Mr Donald Macleod Appointment Mr Alexander A Macdonald Appointment Scottish Library Association Mr Alasdair G Macrae Appointment Scottish Museums Council Mr Alasdair Nicholson Appointment An Lanntair Mr Donald Macleod Appointment
Capital Expenditure Programme 1994/95 AL03.02	7*	FINANCE With reference to item 24 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 15 March 1994, the Chief Executive submitted a Report detailing, for the Committee's interest, the proposed Programme of Capital Expenditure for Education and General Services for 1994/95 in the light of the consents granted. It was agreed to recommend for the Committee's interest: (1) approval of the Programme of Capital Expenditure for Education for 1994/95 as detailed in Appendix 1 to the Minute; and (2) approval of the Capital Expenditure Programme for General Services for 1994/95 as detailed in Appendix 2 to the Minute.
Budget Growth 1994/95: Proposed Allocation of Additional Funds PR110.03.20 AL03.03	8*	With reference to item 4 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 1 February 1994, the Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report detailing the proposed allocation of the additional budgetary provision of £78,000 for Arts and Leisure (Other Leisure Provision). It was agreed to recommend that the growth in the Arts and Leisure Revenue Estimates 1994/95 be allocated as follows: £ Payments to Voluntary Organisations 6,000 Equipment 8,000 Adult Education 2,500 The Arts 15,000 An Lanntair 5,000 Local History/Museums 2,500 Sports and Games 14,000 Youth Work 15,000 Community Centres 10,000
Grants and Subscriptions 1994/95 AL04.03	9*	The Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report concerning a review of the rates of payment for Revenue Grants paid under approved Council formulae for the 1994/95 financial year. The Report detailed the proposed revised rates of payment for 1994/95. It was agreed to recommend approval of the revised rates of payment for Revenue Grants for 1994/95 as detailed in Appendix 3 to the Minute.
Capital Works Programme and Progress AL03.02.01	10	LAND AND BUILDINGS With reference to item 24 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 15 March 1994, the Director of Technical Services submitted the Capital Works Programme and Progress Report for Arts and Leisure property. It was agreed to note the Report.
Macaulay Road Playing Field E04.07.18	11	With reference to item 9 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 26 January 1993, the Director of Administration and Legal Services submitted a Report concerning an application from the owner of the Trading Post to purchase an additional area of land at the Macaulay Road Playing Field. The Report set out the background to the matter, and contained comments on the application. The Committee was asked to determine the matter. The Solicitor reported that there was uncertainty as to whether or not there was a restriction in the title to the land which might require a Minute of Waiver to be obtained from the Stornoway Trust to allow the land to be built on, in the event of its sale by the Council.
		It was agreed: (1) to continue consideration of the matter until the next Meeting of the Committee, pending clarification of the legal position and the views of the Superiors, on the proposed use of the land; and (2) that the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee visit the site.
Public Lectures 1994/95 AL04.01.02	12*	COMMUNITY EDUCATION With reference to item 82 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 20 April 1993, the Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report setting out details of public lectures held in 1993/94. It was indicated that it was proposed to present a programme of public lectures throughout the Western Isles during 1994/95. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) the Council stage a public lectures programme in 1994/95; and (2) appropriations totalling £2,000 be made to assist in meeting the costs of the programme as follows: (a) £1,600 from the 1994/95 Revenue Estimates for adult education; and (b) £400 from Section 26 of the Ross and Cromarty Educational Trust to support lectures to be staged in the Isle of Lewis.
Arts Development: Feasibility Study AL05.01	13*	THE ARTS The Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report concerning a proposed feasibility study into the provision of the Arts within Stornoway. It was indicated that the study would be undertaken by Consultants to be employed by An Lanntair Limited who had approached the Council for financial assistance towards the costs of the feasibility study. An outline of the study proposals was appended to the Report. It was stated that An Lanntair were seeking the sum of £6,000 as the Council's contribution to the study costs. It was agreed to recommend that the Council contribute the sum of £6,000 towards the completion of the feasibility study on the provision of the Arts within Stornoway.
Applications for Financial Assistance AL05.03 AL05.03	14*	The Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted Reports detailing applications for financial assistance from a number of organisations and commenting on each application. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) Revenue Grants be awarded as follows: Recipient Purpose Grant Budget Scottish Tour to the £1,000 Other Leisure Chamber Western Isles Provision (The Arts) Orchestra (AL05.03.11)
		Traverse Public Guarantee Other Leisure Theatre, Performance against Provision (The Arts) Edinburgh at Sgoil Loss of (AL05.03) Lionacleit up to £335 (Subject to submission of audited tour accounts and full tour report) Ealan na Support of £2,000 Other Leisure Hearadh activity Provision (The Arts) (AL05.02.14) programmes 1994/95 James Contribution £150 Other Leisure Milne to Capital Fund Provision (The Memorial Arts) Trust (AL05.03.38)
		(2) the Scottish Chamber Orchestra be granted the free use of Sgoil Lionacleit Theatre and Stornoway Town Hall for performances on 7 and 8 June 1994. It was further agreed to recommend to the Development Services Committee that the Committee give favourable consideration to a forthcoming application from Ealan na Hearadh for financial assistance to support the organisation's programme of activities in 1994/95.
Library Services: Review AL01.04	15*	LIBRARY SERVICE With reference to item 2 of the Minute of Meeting of the Cultural Services Sub-Committee of 16 February 1994, the Director of Administration and Legal Services submitted a Report concerning the proposed establishment of a Member/Officer Working Group to consider the Report on the Western Isles Library Service, and seeking appointments of Members to the Working Party. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) a Member/Officer Working Group on the Western Isles Library Review be established to consider the Report on the Western Isles Library Service; (2) the remit of the Working Group be as detailed in the Report by the Director of Administration and Legal Services; (3) the membership of the Working Group comprise four Members of the Committee with appropriate Officers from relevant Departments of the Council; and (4) Mr Roderick Macdonald, Mr Donald Macleod, Mr Alasdair G Macrae and Mrs Mary Bremner be appointed as Members of the Working Group.
Report on Museum Development in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland AL09.01	16*	MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES The Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report concerning the Report published in 1993 on Museum Development in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The summary of recommendations from the Report was appended to the Report by the Director of Education and Leisure Services. It was suggested that Rosi Capper, Assistant Director, Scottish Museums Council, be invited to address the Committee on the subject of the Report at a future Meeting. It was agreed that Rosi Capper, Assistant Director, Scottish Museums Council be invited to attend the Committee Meeting on 30 August 1994 to give a presentation on the Report on Museum Development in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
Museum Opening, Stornoway: Lewis Chessmen Exhibition AL09.01.07	17*	The Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report concerning the Lewis Chessmen Exhibition and the arrangements for the opening of the Museum. It was stated that, because of delays in completing the refurbishment works at the Francis Street building, resulting from major unforeseen structural defects, the Museum would not open in October 1994 as originally planned. It was indicated that it was envisaged that the Museum would now open in early 1995. In view of the delay in opening the Museum, it had become clear that the proposed exhibition of the Lewis Chessmen during 1994 could not proceed. Discussions had been undertaken with the National Museums of Scotland concerning the exhibition and it had been indicated that the Chessmen would not now be available for display until June 1995. It was proposed that, subject to continuing negotiations with the National Museums of Scotland, the Museum opening would take place in June 1995 with an exhibition of the Lewis Chessmen, together with an exhibition of the pre-history and early history of the Island featuring material from the National Museum's collection and supported by a programme of educational activities and other relevant events.
		It was agreed to recommend that: (1) negotiations with the National Museums of Scotland continue regarding the Lewis Chessmen and other loans towards opening exhibitions from the Stornoway Museum with a view to determining loan conditions and financial implications; and (2) the opening of the Museum in June 1995 be approved in principle, the opening to feature an exhibition of the Lewis Chessmen and an exhibition on the pre-history and early history of the Island, comprising loans from the collections of the National Museums of Scotland, subject to funding being made available to meet the necessary financial implications.
Eolas: An Sgoth: Request for Financial Assistance AL09.02	18*	With reference to item 18 of the Minute of Meeting of the Education Committee of 1 February 1994, the Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a Report concerning an application for financial assistance towards the costs of a project to build a full size 32 foot Sgoth Niseach. An outline of the background to the project was set out in the Report. It was suggested that the Council contribute the sum of £5,000 to the projected short-fall in funding for the project of £11,000. It was agreed to recommend that Revenue Grants totalling £5,000 be awarded towards the costs of the Sgoth Niseach project as follows: (1) £2,500 from the LEADER budget; and (2) £2,500 from the Revenue Estimates for Arts and Leisure (Local History/Museums).
		TOURISM On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman, it was agreed that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 23(f), the press and public be excluded from the meeting during discussion of the following item on the grounds that exempt information relating to a particular person or organisation (other than the Council) would be disclosed.
The 250th Anniversary of the '45 Rebellion: Application for Financial Assistance AL10.01	19*	The Chief Executive submitted a Report concerning an application from Celtic Quests for financial assistance towards a proposed tourism initiative , "Bliadhna Thearlaich", to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the '45 Rebellion. Details of the proposals were appended to the Report. Comments on the proposal were set out in the Report. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) the Council participate in the project as outlined in the Report by the Chief Executive and be represented on the Project Steering Group; (2) the Council contribute to the promotion and development of the Project within the context of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to deal with industrial promotion; and (3) Mrs Mary Bremner be appointed as the Council's representative on the Bliadhna Thearlaich Steering Group.
APPENDIX 1		EDUCATION CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAMME 1994/95 £000 Lionel Swimming Pool Phase 2 (excluding external works) 70 Bernera Community Centre: Capital Grant 50X X = Committed Expenditure
APPENDIX 2		GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAMME 1994/95 £000 Libraries Stornoway New Library 25 Museums and Galleries Francis Street Phase 2 85X Francis Street Phase 3 110 Countryside Garenin Black House 15 Callanish Information Centre 75 X = Committed Expenditure
APPENDIX 3		GRANTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: RATES OF PAYMENT 1994/95 Per Capita Grants - Rate 1: "parent" organisations or federations, membership range 100 persons minimum to 1750 persons maximum - £2.50 per capita (£1.25 to parent body for organisation, administration and training, £1.25 per capita redistributed to each constituent unit). Per Capita Grants - Rate 2: other groups, 100 persons minimum membership to 1750 persons maximum, but with no local "parent" association or federation - £2.00 per capita, whole sum retained by recipient body. Equipment Grants: grants towards the provision of permanent equipment for voluntary organisations - 30% of approved costs. No assistance towards the costs of consumable items. National Mod, Mainland or Inter-Island Drama Festivals: £25 per participant, £550 maximum to any single recipient. Overnight residence away from home essential qualification for inter-island drama festivals. Local Mods and Arts Festivals: £100 for the first and £80 for each successive day of the event; £500 upper limit to any one recipient. Educational Youth Exchanges: Domestic Exchanges (within United Kingdom and Eire) £25 per participant; upper limit £550. International Exchanges £50 per participant; upper limit £850. Piping Societies and Pipe Bands: £75 per recital for a season of 10 recitals minimum, £750 upper limit.
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