Following a recent E G M of the Iomairt Lochs Group the following people have been elected to serve on the Group

Chairperson Iain Maciver (Laxay)

Vice Chair Kenny Macleod (Leurbost)

Group Members

Angus Smith (Leurbost) Peter Maclennan (Laxay) Alex Mackintosh (Grimshader)

Iain Macleod (Balallan) Rob Macrae (Leurbost) D J Maclennan (Aridhbhruaich)

Annabel Black (Habost) Ali Mackenzie (Leurbost)

Contact Details for Lochs Iomairt Group:

Iain Maciver                                                          

Iomairt aig an Oir Lochs

Development Office

Resource Centre

Kershader

Lochs               e-mail Using site facility

Minutes of all meetings will appear on this page.

Initiative at the Edge-Lochs, Isle of LewisExtraordinary General MeetingLaxay Hall Thursday 7^th February 2008

Present: A Macintosh, R Mackenzie, I Macleod (Grimshader), R Macrae, A Smith, A Mackenzie,

A Black, I Maciver, K Macleod, P Maclennan, J Maclennan, Councillor A Macdonald,

Councillor P Maclean, S Maclean (HIE Innse Gall) and K R Mackay.

Apologies: I Macleod (Balallan)

Chairperson:

The meeting agreed to appoint Sarah Maclean as Chairperson for the meeting. Previously the group chairperson, G Anderson had intimated his resignation.

Background:

S Maclean and K Mackay gave a brief report updating those present on work of previous committee, the opportunities to progress projects with support from the initiative and the likelihood that this initiative would be incorporated as part of HIE’s core strategy in the future. It was stated that the Iomairt steering group had been elected for a set period and if the Initiative in Lochs was to continue a new committee had to be elected.

Standing Orders

All agreed that the standing orders under which the group worked needed to be reviewed in order that the group could operate more efficiently. The standing orders were amended as per attached report.

These amendments were proposed and seconded as follows.

Standing order No 2 proposed by K Macleod seconded by A Smith.

Standing order No 8 proposed by R Mackenzie seconded by R Macrae.

Standing order No 12 proposed by K Macleod seconded by R Mackenzie.

Standing order No 16 proposed by A Black seconded by P Maclennan.

Standing Order No 19 proposed by I Maciver seconded by R Macrae.

Standing Order No 25 proposed by A Smith seconded by K Macleod.

Standing Order No 19 proposed by R Mackenzie seconded by I Maciver.

Way Forward

All present agreed that it was essential that the group work effectively to achieve their agreed priorities and to have clear goals for the year ahead. The priority carried forward from the previous group was Land Development and group agreed to move forward on this proposal with as much speed as possible.

A draft of development Plan and review document was circulated and agreed subject to the following amendments.

Add captions to all photos.

Check that all pictures involving children were obtained with relevant consents.

In housing sector add challenges imposed through lack of sewer or water connections.

Add details re local fish farms and shell fish farming.

Add information on two community minibuses.

Add details of Liaison group elected to night.

Spell check.

Election of Office Bearers

Committee was elected as follows:

I Macleod 18 Balallan           

Proposed   R Mackenzie        Seconded  A Macintosh

A Black  Habost                    

Proposed  I Maciver              Seconded  A Mackenzie

K Macleod  Leurbost           

Proposed  A Mackenzie          Seconded   R Macrae

A Smith Leurbost                 

Proposed   K Macleod            Seconded  R Mackenzie

R Macrae Leurbost              

Proposed   R Mackenzie        Seconded  I Macleod

D J Maclennan Aridhbruaich   

Proposed   K R Mackay          Seconded  I Maciver

I Maciver  Laxay                 

Proposed   R Mackenzie         Seconded  K R Mackay

P Maclennan  Laxay             

Proposed   I Maciver              Seconded D J Maclennan

A Mackenzie Leurbost           

Proposed   A Black                Seconded  I Macleod

A Macintosh Grimishader       

Proposed   I Macleod             Seconded  R Mackenzie

I Maciver was elected as Chairperson of the group with K Macleod as Vice Chairperson

Members agreed that Erisort Trust continue in their role providing administrative support.

Funding   

Following circulation of document prepared by S Maclean HIE members agreed to implement the proposals as stated.

Next Meeting

It was agreed that members would meet quarterly and that the meetings would be in Laxay hall. Time and date of next meeting to be confirmed.