Issue - meetings

Councillor Horn advised the Committee that Clachan Primary school had won the award for Best Green Primary school sponsored by Scottish Power. 

Action: It was agreed that a letter of congratulations would be sent to Clachan Primary school on behalf of the MAKI Area Committee and individual Ward Members.

Councillor Currie enquired on the status of the meeting that Sandy Mactaggart had with Scottish Water regarding the issue of the water supply to Machrie Hotel, Isle of Islay.  Shirley MacLeod replied that she would liaise with Sandy on this issue and report back to the Committee.

Councillor Kelly asked if the Committee would consider his request for a letter of commendation to Colin Craig, Managing Director of  West Coast on the success of the Kintyre Express.

Action:  The Committee agreed that a letter of congratulations be sent to West Coast Motors.

Councillor Kelly raised his concerns that the signage NO IRELAND FERRY was still on display on the A83.  Councillor Hay expressed her agreement with this and stressed the need to advertise the correct information.

Action: The Committee agreed that a letter be sent to Transerv requesting the sign be amended or replaced with relevant and current information on the service.

Councillor Kelly requested that representation from NHS Highland be invited to the December Area Committee to update Members on the proposals for the new bed model at Campbeltown Hospital.  He advised Members of a forthcoming stakeholders meeting scheduled for noon on 31 October in the Training Room at Campbeltown Hospital.

Action:  Theresa McLetchie would invite representatives from NHS Highland to the MAKI Area Committee scheduled for 7 December in Campbeltown.      

Councillor Kelly and Councillor Currie reported on the recent achievements by the Kintyre Schools Pipe Band and Islay Pipe Band.  They requested that congratulatory letters be forwarded on behalf of the MAKI Area Committee.

Councillor Hay requested that a similar letter be sent to Inveraray on their recent achievments also.

Action:   Letters on behalf of the MAKI Area Committee would be sent to the afore-mentioned Pipe Bands.    

There were no questions submitted.