Mc99121

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

Minute of Meeting held in the Council Offices, Stornoway, on Monday 20 December 1999 at 1.30 pm.

PRESENT

Mr Alexander A MacDonald (Chairman)

Mr Roderick J Murray (Vice-Chairman)

Mr Norman M Macleod

Mr Katie M Mackenzie

Mr Donald J Macsween

Mr Iain Morrison

Mr Finlay Morrison

Mr Roderick Morrison

Mr Donald M Mackay

Mr Norman A Macdonald

Mrs Morag Munro

Mr Angus M Graham

Mr Donald Macdonald

Mr Ian M Macleod

Mr Archibald K Campbell

Mr Angus Nicolson

Mr Donald Maclean

Ms Rita Macdonald

Mr James L McArthur

Mr Norman L Macdonald

Mrs Mary Bremner

Mr Angus Campbell

Mr Ronald J Mackinnon

Mr Philip R Maclean

Mr David Blaney

Mr Donald I Nicholson

Mr Donald Manford

APOLOGIES

Mr Malcolm J Macleod

Mr Alasdair G Macrae

Prayer

The Meeting was opened with Prayer led by Mr Donald M Mackay.

Welcome

The Chairman welcomed Ms Sarah Boyack, Minister for Transport and the Environment, Mr Alasdair Morrison MSP, Mr Calum Macdonald MP and representatives of the community of Eriskay to the meeting.

MINUTES

Comhairle

51

The Minute of Meeting of 14 December 1999 was approved.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Revisions to An Lanntair, Arts Centre, Stornoway: Application for Reserved Matters

AL05.02.29

52

With reference to Item 259 of the Minute of Meeting of the Development Services Committee of 1 December 1999, the Acting Director of Environmental Services submitted a Report regarding an application for revised reserved matters for An Lanntair Arts Centre, Stornoway. The changes to the specification of the building were outlined in the Report, together with comments on representations received on the revised proposals. It was indicated that the application, as submitted, was within the terms of the relevant consent and that the revised details reduced the overall impact on the building and resulted in a more acceptable townscape.

It was agreed that the Acting Director of Environmental Services be authorised to issue an approval of reserved matters, subject to the conditions detailed in Appendix 1 to the Report.

Use of South Beach Car Park

T09.02.04

53

The Director of Technical Services reported that Stornoway Round Table had applied for permission to use the South Beach Car Park during their New Year/Millennium events. He stated that he had granted permission for this use, subject to certain conditions.

It was agreed to note the Report by the Director of Technical Services.

TWINNING

Official Linkage with the Councils of Clare and Newry and Mourne

PR11.02

54

The Acting Chief Executive submitted a Report regarding a resolution adopted by Clare County Council, Republic of Ireland, to initiate, in tandem with Newry and Mourne District Council, Northern Ireland, preliminary procedures aimed at entering into an official linkage arrangement with the Comhairle. It was indicated that this resolution would establish existing links on an official basis. It was suggested that the opportunity should be taken to extend the membership of the Comhairle's Twinning Committee to include the Chairman of the Arts and Leisure Committee to reflect the potential for exchanges falling within the remit of that Committee.

It was agreed that:

(1) the Comhairle welcome the resolution adopted by Clare County Council;

(2) the Comhairle confirms its wish to progress action on the resolution;

(3) it be remitted to the Twinning Committee to progress action; and

(4) the membership of the Twinning Committee be extended through the inclusion of the Chairman of the Arts and Leisure Committee.

TRANSPORTATION

Eriskay and Sound of Barra Integrated Transport Project

T06.02.03

55

The Director of Technical Services submitted a Report outlining the results of the second round of tendering and the outcome of negotiation with the lowest tenderer for the Eriskay and Sound of Barra Integrated Transport Project.

It was agreed that:

(1) the Director of Corporate Services be authorised to accept the revised bid by R J Macleod (Contractors) Ltd to construct Eriskay Causeway, Cean a Gharaidh Ferry Terminal and Ardveenish Ferry Terminal together with all associated works as detailed in the contract documentation as revised by negotiation with the Company at a total lump sum price of £8,650,000 as soon as the Council was in a legal position to do so;

(2) the Director of Corporate Services be authorised to issue a "Letter of Intent" to R J Macleod (Contractors) Limited to enable them to commence administrative procedures; and

(3) in the event that external funding can be obtained and matching funding identified from within the Comhairle's budgets to the satisfaction of the Director of Finance, the Director of Corporate Services be authorised to accept the tender by R J Macleod (Contractors) Ltd to construct berthing structures at Eriskay in Barra at a tender price of £440,000 on a lump sum basis.

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PRESENT	Mr Alexander A MacDonald (Chairman)
	Mr Roderick J Murray (Vice-Chairman)	Mr Norman M Macleod
	Mr Katie M Mackenzie	Mr Donald J Macsween
	Mr Iain Morrison	Mr Finlay Morrison
	Mr Roderick Morrison	Mr Donald M Mackay
	Mr Norman A Macdonald	Mrs Morag Munro
	Mr Angus M Graham	Mr Donald Macdonald
	Mr Ian M Macleod	Mr Archibald K Campbell
	Mr Angus Nicolson	Mr Donald Maclean
	Ms Rita Macdonald	Mr James L McArthur
	Mr Norman L Macdonald	Mrs Mary Bremner
	Mr Angus Campbell	Mr Ronald J Mackinnon
	Mr Philip R Maclean	Mr David Blaney
	Mr Donald I Nicholson	Mr Donald Manford

APOLOGIES	Mr Malcolm J Macleod	Mr Alasdair G Macrae

Prayer		The Meeting was opened with Prayer led by Mr Donald M Mackay.

Welcome		The Chairman welcomed Ms Sarah Boyack, Minister for Transport and the Environment, Mr Alasdair Morrison MSP, Mr Calum Macdonald MP and representatives of the community of Eriskay to the meeting.

		MINUTES

Comhairle	51	The Minute of Meeting of 14 December 1999 was approved.

		DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Revisions to An Lanntair, Arts Centre, Stornoway: Application for Reserved Matters AL05.02.29	52	With reference to Item 259 of the Minute of Meeting of the Development Services Committee of 1 December 1999, the Acting Director of Environmental Services submitted a Report regarding an application for revised reserved matters for An Lanntair Arts Centre, Stornoway. The changes to the specification of the building were outlined in the Report, together with comments on representations received on the revised proposals. It was indicated that the application, as submitted, was within the terms of the relevant consent and that the revised details reduced the overall impact on the building and resulted in a more acceptable townscape.
		It was agreed that the Acting Director of Environmental Services be authorised to issue an approval of reserved matters, subject to the conditions detailed in Appendix 1 to the Report.

Use of South Beach Car Park T09.02.04	53	The Director of Technical Services reported that Stornoway Round Table had applied for permission to use the South Beach Car Park during their New Year/Millennium events. He stated that he had granted permission for this use, subject to certain conditions.

		It was agreed to note the Report by the Director of Technical Services.

		TWINNING

Official Linkage with the Councils of Clare and Newry and Mourne PR11.02	54	The Acting Chief Executive submitted a Report regarding a resolution adopted by Clare County Council, Republic of Ireland, to initiate, in tandem with Newry and Mourne District Council, Northern Ireland, preliminary procedures aimed at entering into an official linkage arrangement with the Comhairle. It was indicated that this resolution would establish existing links on an official basis. It was suggested that the opportunity should be taken to extend the membership of the Comhairle's Twinning Committee to include the Chairman of the Arts and Leisure Committee to reflect the potential for exchanges falling within the remit of that Committee.

		It was agreed that:

		(1) the Comhairle welcome the resolution adopted by Clare County Council;

		(2) the Comhairle confirms its wish to progress action on the resolution;

		(3) it be remitted to the Twinning Committee to progress action; and

		(4) the membership of the Twinning Committee be extended through the inclusion of the Chairman of the Arts and Leisure Committee.


		TRANSPORTATION

Eriskay and Sound of Barra Integrated Transport Project T06.02.03	55	The Director of Technical Services submitted a Report outlining the results of the second round of tendering and the outcome of negotiation with the lowest tenderer for the Eriskay and Sound of Barra Integrated Transport Project. It was agreed that:
		(1) the Director of Corporate Services be authorised to accept the revised bid by R J Macleod (Contractors) Ltd to construct Eriskay Causeway, Cean a Gharaidh Ferry Terminal and Ardveenish Ferry Terminal together with all associated works as detailed in the contract documentation as revised by negotiation with the Company at a total lump sum price of £8,650,000 as soon as the Council was in a legal position to do so;

		(2) the Director of Corporate Services be authorised to issue a "Letter of Intent" to R J Macleod (Contractors) Limited to enable them to commence administrative procedures; and

		(3) in the event that external funding can be obtained and matching funding identified from within the Comhairle's budgets to the satisfaction of the Director of Finance, the Director of Corporate Services be authorised to accept the tender by R J Macleod (Contractors) Ltd to construct berthing structures at Eriskay in Barra at a tender price of £440,000 on a lump sum basis.

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