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THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL - 11 MAY 2000
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The Inverclyde Council Thursday 11 May 2000 at 4.00 pm |
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Present: Provost Roach, Councillors Blair, Calvert, Hunter, Jackson, McCabe, McCormick, McGhee, Mitchell, Moody, Morrison (D), Morrison (M), Nimmo, O'Rourke, Rebecchi, Robertson (A), Robertson (Y) and White. |
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Chair: Provost Roach presided. |
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In attendance: Chief Executive, Director of Community and Protective Services, Director of Education Services, Director of Legal and Support Services, Director of Resource Services, Head of Housing and Building Services, Head of Property Services and Support Services Manager. |
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Apologies: Councillors Campbell and Mulholland. |
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417 |
Appointment of
Committees and Conveners and Vice-Conveners |
417 |
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Councillor Jackson seconded by Councillor O'Rourke moved (1) that the membership of Committees and Conveners and Vice-Conveners thereof be as detailed on the list circulated to the Council (Appendix 1) and (2) that, with regard to Councillor Mulholland's absence from the meeting due to illness and his absence from Council meetings for almost six months, the Council formally note the position and approve his continued absence on the grounds of ill-health. |
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Decided: |
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(1) that the membership of Committees and Conveners and Vice-Conveners thereof be as detailed in Appendix 1; and |
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(2) that the Council formally note the position with regard to Councillor Mulholland's absence from Council meetings for almost six months and approve his continued absence on the grounds of ill-health. |
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418 |
Appointment of
Representatives to Outside Bodies etc |
418 |
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Councillor Jackson seconded by Councillor O'Rourke moved that representatives on outside bodies, etc be as detailed on the list circulated to the Council (Appendix 2). |
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Decided: that the membership of outside bodies, etc be as detailed in Appendix 2. |
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419 |
Administrative
Arrangements: Cycle of
Council/Committee Meetings |
419 |
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There was submitted a report dated 4 May 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services recommending that the schedule of Committee meetings for 2000/2001 follow the established pattern of a six-weekly cycle and that to allow the Committees to deal with business prior to and immediately following the month of July and to accommodate the break at Christmas and New Year there be two five-week cycles as set out in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report. |
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Decided: that the cycle of Committee meetings for the year 2000/2001 follow the established pattern of a six-weekly cycle and that to allow the Committees to deal with business prior to and immediately following the month of July and to accommodate the break at Christmas and New Year there be two five-week cycles as set out in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report. |
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Minutes of Meetings of The Inverclyde Council, Committees and Sub-Committees |
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420 |
The Inverclyde Council - 30 March 2000 |
420 |
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Approved on the motion of Provost Roach seconded by Councillor Jackson. |
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421 |
Education Services Committee - 4 April 2000 |
421 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Robertson (A) seconded by Councillor McCabe. |
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422 |
Planning and Traffic Management Sub-Committee - 5 April 2000 |
422 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor McCormick. |
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423 |
Licensing and Registration Panel - 6 April 2000 |
423 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (D) seconded by Councillor McCormick. |
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424 |
Social Work and Housing Committee - 11 April 2000 |
424 |
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Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor O'Rourke seconded by Councillor Morrison (D). Councillor O'Rourke seconded by Councillor Morrison (D) moved with reference to paragraph 344 (Arran, Bute and Cumbrae Courts, Grieve Road, Greenock) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved. As an amendment, Councillor Rebecchi moved that it be remitted to the Director of Social Work and Housing Services to investigate the potential of selling the blocks, through an agent, to the public. On a vote, 4 Members voted for the amendment and 14 for the motion which was declared carried. Councillor O'Rourke seconded by Councillor Morrison (D) moved with reference to paragraph 345 (Robert Street Area, Port Glasgow - Outcome of Joint Options Appraisal) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved. As an amendment, Councillor Moody moved (1) that the 430 properties in the Robert Street area, Port Glasgow remain in the Capital Plan pending the findings of the Area Renewal Study which will incorporate the Robert Street area and which is expected to be commissioned by Inverclyde Regeneration Partnership within the next 12 months and that a further report be submitted to the Committee on the findings of the study and that, in addition, Inverclyde Council, as an interim measure, enter into negotiation with Scottish Homes with a view to commissioning a pilot scheme comprising one block, this programme to be funded over a period of two years jointly by Inverclyde Council and Scottish Homes; (2) that Scottish Homes and Inverclyde Council give a joint commitment to assist financially in the implementation of any housing proposals determined by the Area Renewal Study to be carried out by Inverclyde Regeneration Partnership; and (3) that each householder in the Robert Street area be sent a letter from the Council stating the Council's position and inviting them to a public meeting hosted by the Council and Scottish Homes to discuss the future of the scheme. On a vote, 5 Members voted for the amendment and 13 for the motion which was declared carried. Decided: that the minute be approved.
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425 |
Corporate
Business Committee - 13 April 2000 |
425 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Morrison (M). |
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426 |
Economic Development Services Committee - 18 April 2000 |
426 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor McCormick. |
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427 |
Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee -
19 April 2000 |
427 |
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Approval of the minute was moved by Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Jackson, subject to suspension of Standing Orders in respect of the consequent alteration to the decision as to the management structure in Social Work and Housing Services as detailed in the Appendix. Decided: (1) that Standing Orders be suspended as detailed in the Appendix; and (2) that the minute otherwise be approved. |
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428 |
Community and Protective Services Committee - 20 April 2000 |
428 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (M) seconded by Councillor McCormick. |
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429 |
Finance Sub-Committee - 25 April 2000 |
429 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Jackson seconded by Councillor Robertson (Y). |
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430 |
Policy and
Strategy Committee - 27 April 2000 |
430 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Jackson seconded by Councillor Robertson (Y). |
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431 |
Planning and Traffic Management Sub-Committee - 3 May 2000 |
431 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor Robertson (Y). |
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432 |
Personnel
(Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee - 5 May 2000 |
432 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor O'Rourke. |
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433 |
Perth and Kinross
Council - Rural and Urban Post Offices |
433 |
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There was submitted a report dated 4 April 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on a request from Perth and Kinross Council that this Council consider its support for a resolution expressing concern at the introduction of government legislation which would change the way state benefits are to be paid, with consequences for the viability of Sub-Post Offices. |
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Decided: that the Council support the request and that the Director of Legal and Support Services write to the Scottish Executive, Westminster and the Department of Trade & Industry with regard to the proposed change. |
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434 |
North Lanarkshire
Council - Tax on Currency Speculation |
434 |
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There was submitted a report dated 2 May 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on a request from North Lanarkshire Council that this Council support the international campaign to introduce a tax on currency speculation. Noted |
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435 |
Scottish Borders
Council - Rebates on Water Service Charges |
435 |
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There was submitted a report dated 4 May 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on a request from Scottish Borders Council that this Council consider its support for a proposal to introduce benefit by way of rebates in respect of water service charges. Decided: that the Council support the request and add a proposal that water authorities be required to collect water service charges. |
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436 |
Certified Annual Report and Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March
1998 |
436 |
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There was submitted a report dated 3 April 2000 by the Director of Resource Services on the Certified Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 1998 in terms of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. Decided: that the Annual Accounts for the year ended 31 March 1998 be noted and signed. |
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437 |
Resolution: Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - A770
Albert Road, Gourock: Waiting
Restrictions Revocation |
437 |
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There was submitted a report dated 6 April 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services relative to the making of the Traffic Regulation Order - A770 Albert Road, Gourock: Waiting Restrictions Revocation 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 of 5 April 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 Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to permit revocation of the waiting restrictions on Albert Road, Gourock, 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. |
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438 |
Resolution: Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - Bath
Street, Gourock: Waiting Restrictions
Revocation |
438 |
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There was submitted a report dated 6 April 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services relative to the making of the Traffic Regulation Order - Bath Street, Gourock: Waiting Restrictions Revocation 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 of 5 April 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 Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to permit partial revocation of the waiting restrictions on Bath Street, Gourock, 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. |
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439 |
Resolution: Proposed Traffic Regulation Order -
On-Street Parking Places (Without Charges) Order No 1 2000 |
439 |
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There was submitted a report dated 6 April 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services relative to the making of the Traffic Regulation Order - On-Street Parking Places (Without Charges) Order No 1 2000 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 of 5 April 2000. The Support Services Manager orally advised the Council that the parking place on the carriageway ex-adverso 119 Mallard Crescent, Greenock was no longer required and that accordingly this address would be deleted from the schedule. Resolved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor McCormick that, subject to the deletion of the parking place on the carriageway ex-adverso 119 Mallard Crescent, Greenock, "THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL, incorporated under the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 RESOLVE TO MAKE as they HEREBY MAKE a Resolution under Section 32(1) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to restrict parking within designated parking bays to disabled persons displaying a badge under the appropriate regulations only at the locations in Kilmacolm, Port Glasgow, Greenock and Gourock detailed in the Schedule incorporated in the Order, a copy of which forms a supplement to the principal minute hereof" and that the Head of Transportation and Roads Service and the Director of Legal and Support Services be authorised to take all necessary action in connection therewith. |
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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. |
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Appendices to Minutes |
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440 |
Social Work and Housing Committee - 11 April 2000 |
440 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor O'Rourke seconded by Councillor Morrison (D). |
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Arising from the discussion on paragraph 351 (Ground at Florence Street, Greenock), it was agreed that Members should be advised on the role of the District Valuer. |
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Decided: that it be remitted to the Director of Legal and Support Services, in consultation with the Head of Property Services, to submit a report on the role of the District Valuer to the Policy and Strategy Committee. |
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441 |
Corporate Business Committee - 13 April 2000 |
441 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Morrison (M). |
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442 |
Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee -
19 April 2000 |
442 |
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Approval of the minute was moved by Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Jackson, subject to suspension of Standing Orders in respect of the decision as to the management structure in Social Work and Housing Services agreed on 20 January 2000 detailed at paragraph 383. Decided: (1) that Standing Orders be suspended as detailed at paragraph 383; and (2) that the minute otherwise be approved. |
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443 |
Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee -
5 May 2000 |
443 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor O'Rourke. |
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