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Tribute:
Mrs Mary Ann Macleod
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The Convener
referred to Mrs Mary Ann Macleod, 15 Jamieson Drive, Stornoway, who won the
Golden Care Award for Scotland which was awarded to a special individual who
cares for a person over 60. The Convener referred to the care, commitment
and devotion Mrs Macleod had shown in caring for her husband, Murdo John, who
has suffered from MS for over 30 years. The Convener, on behalf of the
Comhairle, congratulated Mrs Macleod on her receiving this well deserved
award.
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Tribute:
Nicolson Institute U18 Boys Football Team
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The Convener
referred to the Nicolson Institute Under 18 Boys Football Team not only on
their success in reaching the Scottish Under 18 Football Cup Final and playing
at Hampden on Tuesday 27 April 2004 but also on giving such a great
performance only losing on penalties. He stated that the Team were also
playing in the Final of the North of Scotland Cup in Inverness.
The Convener,
on behalf of the Comhairle, congratulated the Nicolson Institute U18 Boys
Football Team on their success.
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Tribute:
Nicolson Institute Senior Girls Football Team
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The Convener
referred to the Nicolson Institute Senior Girls Football Team who recently
beat the Inverness Royal Academy 11-0 in the semi-final of the North of
Scotland Cup. He stated that the girls were travelling to Dingwall on Friday
30 April 2004 to play in the final and their opponents were Millburn Academy .
The Convener,
on behalf of the Comhairle, wished the Nicolson Institute Senior Girls
Football Team every success in the Final.
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Tribute:
Nicolson Institute S2 Girls Football Team
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The Convener
referred to the Nicolson S2 Girls Football Team who were playing at Hampden
that day in the semi-final of the Coca-Cola seven a side competition against
opponents from Aberdeen.
The Convener,
on behalf of the Comhairle, wished the Nicolson Institute S2 Girls Football
Team every success in the semi-final and paid tribute to all those involved
at the Nicolson Institute for producing three successful and talented teams
in one year.
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Tribute:
Mr Alasdair Dunlop
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The Convener
referred to Mr Alasdair Dunlop who was recently crowned World Champion in the
800 metres at the Veteran Indoor Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.
The Convener,
on behalf of the Comhairle, congratulated Mr Dunlop on this achievement.
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Tribute:
Mrs Mary Maclennan
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The Convener referred to Mrs Mary Maclennan
(nee Macleod) who had passed away in Harris House on 20 March 2004. Mrs
Maclennan became a centenarian last year and had been a first cousin of
Chirstag Morrison, who at 108 years of age is one of the oldest women in the
country.
The Convener,
on behalf of the Comhairle, extended condolences to Mrs Maclennan’s family.
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MINUTES
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Minute of
Meeting of 12 February 2004 at 4.00pm
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The Minute of
Meeting of 12 February 2004 at 4.00pm was approved.
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Minute of
Meeting of 12 February 2004 at 7.00pm
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The Minute of
Meeting of 12 February 2004 at 7.00pm was approved.
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COMMITTEES
AND BOARDS
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Programme
of Committee Meetings 2004
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The Director of Corporate Services submitted
a Report seeking formal approval to postpone the Committee series in June for
a period of one week to accommodate the European Elections.
It was agreed that the June series of
meetings be postponed to the weeks commencing 14 and 21 June 2004.
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Appointment
of Representative of Religious Interests
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The Director
of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the resignation and
nomination of the representatives of religious interests nominated by the
Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland. It was indicated in the Report that
the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland had intimated the resignation of Rev
John Macleod and the nomination of Rev David Campbell, North Tolsta, to serve
in Rev Macleod’s place.
It was
agreed to recommend that:
(1)
the resignation of Rev John Macleod be
noted; and
(2) the nomination of Rev David
Campbell as a representative of religious interests on the Education and
Children’s Services Committee be approved.
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Proposed
Admission of Honorary Freemen: Rev Donald Macaulay OBE and Father Malcolm J
Maclellan
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With reference to item 6 of the Minute of
Meeting of 12 February 2004 the Director of Corporate Services submitted a
Report informing of the progress in relation to the admission of Rev Donald
Macaulay OBE and Father Malcolm J Maclellan as Honorary Freemen of the
Western Isles. It was indicated in the Report that, following discussions
with Rev Donald Macaulay and Father Malcolm J Maclellan, the date of
Wednesday 12 May 2004 had been agreed for the Freedom Ceremony in the Town
Hall, Stornoway and Thursday 13 May 2004 for the Official Reception in
Eriskay Hall.
It was
agreed to note the dates for the Freedom Ceremony and the Official Reception.
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COMMITTEES
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The Committee Decision Reports were
submitted as undernoted.
The Comhairle
approved the recommendations in the Committee Decision Reports unless
otherwise indicated.
(a) Arts and Leisure Committee –
20 April 2004
(b) Housing Committee – 20 April
2004
(c) Transportation Committee – 20
April 2004
At item 6 of the Decision Report, it was agreed to
insert the wording “as a matter of urgency” after “to recommend that the
Director of Technical Services”.
At item 9 of the Decision Report, it was agreed
that the following recommendations be added
"that the Director of Technical Services be
authorised to seek a meeting, as a matter of urgency, between the Minister
and South Uist and Barra Members to discuss the winter and summer timetables
for Oban – Lochboisdale – Castlebay – Mallaig Ferry Services; and
in order to
ensure integration of transport services between Lochboisdale and Castlebay
via the Sound of Barra, the Director of Technical Services, in consultation
with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, be authorised to discuss with Cal Mac
the provision of additional sailings on the Sound of Barra ferry service to
allow through connections with the Lochboisdale – Castlebay – Oban ferry
service with consideration of any additional costs of the service being
funded through Rural Transport Funding."
(d) Social Work Committee – 21
April 2004
(e) Education and Children’s
Services Committee – 21 April 2004
Mr Donald Macdonald declared
an interest in the following item.
(f) Sustainable Development
Committee – 21 April 2004
Mr Norman L Macdonald
declared an interest in the following item.
(g) Environmental Services
Committee – 22 April 2004
(h) Audit and Scrutiny Committee –
26 April 2004
(i) Commercial Operations Board
(a) 17 March 2004
(b) 28 April 2004
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(j) Policy and Resources
Committee – 29 April 2004
At item 17 of the Decision Report it was agreed to
delete the word "minimising" in the fourth line thereof and to
substitute the work "removing" therefor.
At item 42 of the Decision Report, insert the
following: “Mr Angus Nicolson declared an interest in the following item and
left the meeting during consideration of the matter.”
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