The Inverclyde Council

Thursday 17 February 2000 at 4.00 pm

Present:  Provost Roach, Councillors Blair, Calvert, Campbell, Hunter, McCabe, McCormick, McGhee, Mitchell, Morrison (D), Morrison (M), O'Rourke, Rebecchi, Robertson (A) and Robertson (Y).

Chair:  Provost Roach presided.

In attendance:  Chief Executive, Depute Chief Executive, Director of Community and Protective Services, Mr J Sutherland (for Director of Education Services), Director of Legal and Support Services, Director of Resource Services, Director of Social Work and Housing Services, Head of Cleaning Services, Head of Customer Services, Head of Leisure and Community Support Services, Head of Parks, Transport and Cleansing Services, Head of Property Services and Support Services Manager.

Apologies:  Councillors Jackson, Mulholland, Nimmo and White.

Minutes of Meetings of

The Inverclyde Council, Committees and Sub-Committees

123

The Inverclyde Council - 6 January 2000

123

Approved on the motion of Provost Roach seconded by Councillor Robertson (Y).

124

Education Services Committee - 11 January 2000

124

Approved on the motion of Councillor Robertson (A) seconded by Councillor McCabe.

125

Licensing and Registration Panel - 13 January 2000

125

Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (D) seconded by Councillor Morrison (M).

126

Social Work and Housing Committee - 18 January 2000

126

Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (D) seconded by Councillor McCabe.

127

Child Care Sub-Committee - 18 January 2000

127

Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (D) seconded by Councillor McCabe.

128

Corporate Business Committee - 20 January 2000

128

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Morrison (M) moved the minute as a correct record and confirmation of the decision at paragraph 61(b) (Finance Services Structure).  Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Morrison (M) also moved suspension of Standing Orders relative to paragraph 61(a) to allow adjustment by the retention of two posts of Head of Service to the Finance management structure previously agreed by the Policy & Strategy Committee in September 1999.

129

Economic Development Services Committee - 25 January 2000

129

Approved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor McCormick.

130

Community and Protective Services Committee - 27 January 2000

130

Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (M) seconded by Councillor McCormick.

131

Finance Sub-Committee - 1 February 2000

131

Approved on the motion of Councillor Robertson (Y) seconded by Councillor Robertson (A).

132

Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee - 2 February 2000

132

Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Blair.

133

Planning and Traffic Management Sub-Committee - 2 February 2000

133

Approved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor McCormick.

134

Policy and Strategy Committee - 3 February 2000

134

Councillor Robertson (Y) seconded by Councillor Morrison (M) moved the minute as a correct record and confirmation of the decisions set down in the minute.  As an amendment, Councillor Campbell seconded by Councillor Blair moved that there be added to the decision at paragraph 112 (Scottish Executive Consultation - Ethical Standards in Public Life) the following:  "while the response made to the consultation to comply with the time limit is agreed, the Chief Executive write a further letter endorsing the decision of the Scottish Parliament to repeal Section 28 (ie Section 2A of the Local Government Act 1986)."  As a further amendment, Councillor Rebecchi seconded by Councillor Calvert moved that there be added to the decision at paragraph 112 the following: "and that no further action be taken in considering the Council's views until guidelines for use in schools have been published."  On a vote, no Members voted for the motion, 7 for the first amendment and 8 for the second amendment which was declared carried.

Decided  that the minute be approved with the addition of the following at paragraph 112:  "and that no further action be taken in considering the matter until guidelines for use in schools have been published."

135

Social Work and Housing Committee (Special) - 7 February 2000

135

This minute was approved at the special meeting of The Inverclyde Council on 7 February 2000.

136

The Inverclyde Council (Special) - 7 February 2000

136

Approved on the motion of Provost Roach seconded by Councillor Robertson (Y).

137

Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee - 8 February 2000

137

Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McGhee.

138

Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee - 16 February 2000

138

Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor O'Rourke.

139

Scottish Environment Protection Agency - Appointment of Members of Regional Boards

139

There was submitted a report by the Director of Legal and Support Services advising that the Scottish Environment Protection Agency had written inviting applications for the appointment or re-appointment of Members to its Regional Boards.

Decided on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor Robertson (Y) that Councillors Morrison (M) and Hunter be nominated for consideration for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency - West Regional Board.

140

Venue for Education Services Committee - 4 April 2000

140

There was submitted a report dated 4 February 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services advising that Councillor Robertson (A) had submitted a request to the Education Services Committee of 22 February that it consider holding its meeting of Tuesday 4 April 2000 within Wellington Academy, Greenock and requesting that the Council give its approval to the proposal subject to this being agreed by the Committee on 22 February.

Decided on the motion of Councillor Robertson (A) seconded by Councillor Campbell that approval be given to the holding of the Education Services Committee of Tuesday 4 April 2000 within Wellington Academy, Greenock subject to this being agreed by the Committee at its meeting of 22 February, in terms of Standing Orders.

141

Resolution:  Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - Craigends Bridge, Kilmacolm - 13 Tonne Weight Restriction

141

There was submitted a report dated 3 February 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services relative to the making of the Traffic Regulation Order - Craigends Bridge, Kilmacolm 13 Tonne Weight Restriction Order in terms of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and associated regulations.  It was noted that the making of the Order had been recommended for approval by the Planning and Traffic Management Sub-Committee on 2 February 2000.

Resolved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor McCormick that "THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL, incorporated under the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 RESOLVE TO MAKE as they HEREBY MAKE a Resolution under Sections (1), 2(1) to (3) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to introduce a 13 tonne weight restriction on Craigends Bridge, Kilmacolm, all as detailed in a copy of the Order forming a supplement to the principal minute hereof" and that the Head of Transportation and Roads Service and Director of Legal and Support Services be authorised to take all necessary action in connection therewith.

142

Resolution:  Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - Gateside Bridge, Kilmacolm 13 Tonne Weight Restriction

142

There was submitted a report dated 3 February 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services relative to the making of the Traffic Regulation Order - Gateside Bridge, Kilmacolm 13 Tonne Weight Restriction Order in terms of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and associated regulations.  It was noted that the making of the Order had been recommended for approval by the Planning and Traffic Management Sub-Committee on 2 February 2000.

Resolved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor McCormick that "THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL, incorporated under the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994, RESOLVE TO MAKE as they HEREBY MAKE a Resolution under Sections (1), 2(1) to (3) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to introduce a 13 tonne weight restriction on Gateside Bridge, Kilmacolm, all as detailed in a copy of the Order forming a supplement to the principal minute hereof" and that the Head of Transportation and Roads Service and Director of Legal and Support Services be authorised to take all necessary action in connection therewith.

143

Resolution:  Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - Netherwood Bridge, Kilmacolm 10 Tonne Weight Restriction

143

There was submitted a report dated 3 February 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services relative to the making of the Traffic Regulation Order - Netherwood Bridge, Kilmacolm 10 Tonne Weight Restriction Order in terms of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and associated regulations.  It was noted that the making of the Order had been recommended for approval by the Planning and Traffic Management Sub-Committee on 2 February 2000.

Resolved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor McCormick that "THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL, incorporated under the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994, RESOLVE TO MAKE as they HEREBY MAKE a Resolution under Sections (1), 2(1) to (3) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to introduce a 10 tonne weight restriction on Netherwood Bridge, Kilmacolm, all as detailed in a copy of the Order forming a supplement to the principal minute hereof" and that the Head of Transportation and Roads Service and Director of Legal and Support Services be authorised to take all necessary action in connection therewith.

144

Integrated Business Centre

144

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive advising of the use of the emergency powers procedure under Standing Order 66(b) to authorise the approval of the capital and revenue implications for the development of the new Integrated Business Centre, the financial split of costs between Renfrewshire Enterprise and the Council and the invitation and acceptance of tenders for the work.

Noted

145

Extension of Invervision - Use of Emergency Powers Procedure

145

There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive advising of the use of the emergency powers procedure under Standing Order 66(b) for negotiations to be entered into with NTL, the installing contractor for Invervision, for five additional cameras and associated equipment to be supplied and fitted to the existing CCTV system.

Decided:

(1)   that the use of the emergency powers procedure under Standing Order 66(b) and the Standing Orders Relating to Contracts to negotiate with NTL, the installing contractor for Invervision, for five additional cameras and associated equipment to be supplied and fitted to the existing CCTV system on the basis of the costs detailed in the report be noted;

(2)   that it be noted that the estimated net cost to the Council of £34,000 will be added to the non-HRA Capital Programme 1999/2000;  and

(3)   that it be noted that approval had also been granted for additional staffing costs of up to £22,000 per annum and that, resulting from the additional equipment, there will be revenue implications relating to increased levels of maintenance in future years.

It was agreed in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 as amended, that the public and press be excluded from the meeting on the grounds that consideration of the following item involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the respective paragraphs of Part I of Schedule 7(A) of the Act as detailed in the Minute of the relevant Committee or Sub-Committee.

Appendices to Minutes

146

Corporate Business Committee - 20 January 2000

146

Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Morrison (M).

147

Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee - 2 February 2000

147

Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Blair.

148

Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee - 8 February 2000

148

Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McGhee.

149

Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee - 16 February 2000

149

Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor O'Rourke.