Leisure, Arts And Communities Committee - 18/12/2000
At a MEETING of the LEISURE SERVICES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 18th December 2000.
Present:-
COUNCILLORS
Lord Provost Helen WRIGHT |
Willie W SAWERS |
C D P FARQUHAR |
George de GERNIER |
Joe FITZPATRICK |
Iain M LUKE |
John R LETFORD |
Allan PETRIE |
Jim BARRIE |
Betty WARD |
George REGAN |
Julia M STURROCK |
Jill SHIMI |
Bruce D MACKIE |
Neil GLEN |
Ian BORTHWICK |
Roderick A J WALLACE |
Elizabeth F FORDYCE |
Robin PRESSWOOD |
Kenneth J N GUILD |
Fiona M GRANT |
Richard BEATTIE |
Derek J SCOTT |
David BOWES |
Andrew DAWSON |
John CORRIGAN |
Mervyn J ROLFE |
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Dave BEATTIE |
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Councillor FARQUHAR, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 20th November 2000 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I COUNCIL GOLF COMPETITIONS FOR 2001
The Committee agreed that the priority of the courses be granted in connection with the undernoted Council's Sponsored Golf Competitions organised by the Leisure and Parks Department for various dates during 2001:-
Camperdown Golf Course
Date |
Competition |
Time |
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Saturday, 9th June |
Stuart Patrick Cup |
7.30 am - 12 noon |
Sunday, 10th June |
JR Ritchie Rosebowl |
10.00 am - 12 noon |
Saturday, 16th June |
David Low Juvenile |
12 noon - 3.00 pm |
Sunday, 19th August |
Lord Provost's Charity Cup |
7.00 am - 2.00 pm |
Sunday, 26th August |
Ladies Two Ball Foursomes Trophy |
10.00 am - 12 noon |
Saturday, 8th September |
Autumn Cup, 1st Round |
7.00 am - 12 noon |
Caird Park Golf Course
Date |
Competition |
Time |
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Saturday, 4th August |
Reid Trophy, Single Round Scratch Play |
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm |
Sunday, 5th August |
Reid Trophy, Single Round Scratch Play |
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm |
Tuesday, 7th August |
Reid Trophy, First Round Match Play |
5.30 pm - 6.00 pm |
Thursday, 9th August |
Reid Trophy, Quarter Final Match Play |
5.30 pm - 5.45 pm |
Tuesday, 14th August |
Reid Trophy, Semi Final Match Play |
5.30 pm - 5.45 pm |
Friday, 17th August |
Reid Trophy, Final Match |
5.30 pm - 5.45 pm |
Saturday, 21st July |
Whytock Cup |
1.00 pm - 4.00 pm |
Sunday, 9th September |
Autumn Cup, 2nd Round |
7.00 am - 12 noon |
II REQUEST FROM 'SEARCH 77 METAL DETECTOR CLUB DUNDEE'
The Director of Leisure and Parks reported that a request had been received from the above club to use parks managed by the Leisure and Parks Department in pursuit of their hobby.
The Committee agreed that permission be granted for a twelve month period from 1st January 2001, subject to the organisation meeting the Council's normal conditions relating to Public Liability Insurance. In addition, the organisation must ensure no damage be caused to Council property, no nuisance be presented to other park users and that notification must be given at least forty eight hours prior to any members wishing to make use of the park. Members should have appropriate authorisation cards and any finds must be handed into the Director of Leisure and Parks in the first instance.
III OLYMPIA - CHLORINE GAS MONITORING SYSTEM
It was reported that a quotation had been received from specialist contractors, Gas Measurement Instruments Limited, Renfrew, to upgrade the existing chlorine gas monitoring system at Olympia.
The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Gas Measurement Instruments Limited amounting to 4,150.76.
IV OLYMPIA/DISCOVERY POINT CAR PARK - OPERATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
The Committee noted that, following an approach from Dundee Heritage Trust Board, it was proposed that the current management arrangements of the car park at the Discovery Point be transferred from Dundee Heritage Trust to the Planning and Transportation Department.
V DISC - ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Honeywell Control System Limited, Motherwell, amounting to 3,000 to carry out improvements to the control system for the current energy management system at DISC.
VI DUNDEE FOOTBALL CLUB - LEASE OF GROUND FOR TRAINING PURPOSES AT CAIRD PARK STADIUM
The Director of Leisure and Parks reported that a request had been received from Dundee Football Club to lease part of the Caird Park Stadium for training purposes including the grass area within the cycle track and use of other facilities and the running track.
The Committee agreed to remit to the Director of Economic Development to progress a Lease Agreement which would be initially on a trial basis until 31st May 2001 after which a longer term agreement could be considered depending on its success.
CHARLES FARQUHAR, Convener.