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THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL - 22 JUNE 2000
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The Inverclyde Council Thursday 22 June 2000 at 4.00 pm |
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Present: Provost Roach, Councillors Blair, Calvert, Campbell, Hunter, Jackson, McCabe, McCormick, McGhee, Mitchell, Moody, Morrison (D), Morrison (M), Nimmo, O'Rourke, Rebecchi, Robertson (A) and White. |
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Chair: Provost Roach presided. |
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In attendance: Chief Executive, Depute Chief Executive, Director of Community and Protective Services, Director of Education Services, Mr H McNeilly (for Director of Legal and Support Services), Director of Resource Services, Director of Social Work and Housing Services, Director of Information Services and Head of Property Services. |
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Apologies: Councillors Mulholland and Robertson (Y). |
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The Provost moved that there be formal opening of the meeting by
prayer by the Reverend A Sorenson and this was unanimously agreed in
terms of the relevant Standing Order. |
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The Reverend A Sorenson opened the proceedings with prayer. |
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Minutes of Meetings of The Inverclyde Council, Committees and Sub-Committees |
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582 |
The Inverclyde Council - 11 May 2000 |
582 |
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Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Provost Roach seconded by Councillor Jackson, subject to suspension of Standing Orders to appoint Councillor Robertson (Y) to the Education Services Committee in place of Councillor McGhee and to appoint Councillor McGhee to the Community and Protective Services Committee in place of Councillor Robertson (Y) as detailed at paragraph 417 and to appoint Councillor Nimmo to the Inverclyde Drugs Initiative Trust in place of Councillor Rebecchi. |
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Decided: |
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(1) that Standing Orders be suspended to allow the appointment of Councillor Robertson (Y) to the Education Services Committee in place of Councillor McGhee and the appointment of Councillor McGhee to the Community and Protective Services Committee in place of Councillor Robertson (Y) as detailed at paragraph 417 and the appointment of Councillor Nimmo to the Inverclyde Drugs Initiative Trust in place of Councillor Rebecchi as detailed at paragraph 418; and |
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(2) that otherwise the minute as amended be approved. |
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583 |
Education Services Committee - 16 May 2000 |
583 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Robertson (A) seconded by Councillor McCabe. |
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584 |
Licensing and Registration
Panel - 18 May 2000 |
584 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (D) seconded by Councillor McCormick. |
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585 |
Social Work and Housing Committee - 23 May 2000 |
585 |
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Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Morrison (D). Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Morrison (D) moved with reference to paragraphs 475 (Demolition Programme 2000/2001) and 488 (Housing Allocation Policy) that the decisions of the Committee as minuted be approved. As an amendment to paragraph 475, Councillor Rebecchi seconded by Councillor Moody moved that it be remitted to the appropriate Officers to investigate the potential for disposing of the properties at South Craigieknowes (6, 10-14 Fairrie Street and 15-19 Gilmour Street) at a suitable price to individual purchasers and that a further report thereon be submitted to the Social Work and Housing Committee. On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 9 for the motion. There being equality in voting, the Provost exercised his casting vote in favour of the motion which was declared carried. (Councillor White entered the meeting during consideration of this item of business). |
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Decided: (1) that the minute be approved; and |
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(2) that following a question and discussion on the decision at paragraph 488 (Housing Allocation Policy Review) the paragraph be approved with the exception of the pointage proposed for each room under-occupied in the revised scheme of pointing applications and that it be remitted to the Director of Social Work and Housing Services to report further to the Social Work and Housing Committee clarifying the application of 16 points for each room under-occupied within that revised scheme. |
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586 |
Corporate
Business Committee - 25 May 2000 |
586 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCormick seconded by Councillor O'Rourke. |
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587 |
Economic Development Services Committee - 30 May 2000 |
587 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor McCormick. |
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588 |
Licensing and Registration Panel (Special) - 31 May 2000 |
588 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (D) seconded by Councillor McCormick. |
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589 |
Community and Protective Services Committee - 1 June 2000 |
589 |
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Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor Morrison (M) seconded by Councillor O'Rourke, subject to suspension of Standing Orders to allow the decision in respect of Port Glasgow Baths detailed at paragraph 549 to be implemented. |
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Decided: (1) that Standing Orders be suspended as detailed at paragraph 549; and |
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(2) that the minute otherwise be approved. |
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590 |
Finance Sub-Committee - 6 June 2000 |
590 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Jackson seconded by Councillor O'Rourke. |
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591 |
Planning and
Traffic Management Sub-Committee - 7 June 2000 |
591 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor McCormick. |
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592 |
Policy and Strategy Committee - 8 June 2000 |
592 |
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Approval of the minute as a correct record and confirmation of the decisions set down in the minute was moved by Councillor Jackson seconded by Councillor McGhee. As an amendment, Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Nimmo moved with reference to paragraph 574 (Chief Executive's Office) that the redesignation of the post of Corporate Research Officer to Policy Planning/Research Officer be noted but that the Council should not proceed to appoint a Corporate Communications Officer and that it be remitted to the Chief Executive to examine other ways of ensuring that corporate communications are effectively achieved. On a vote, 8 Members voted for the amendment and 10 for the motion which was declared carried. |
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Decided: that the minute be approved. |
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593 |
Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee -
15 June 2000 |
593 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCormick seconded by Councillor Moody. |
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594 |
Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee -
15 June 2000 |
594 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCormick seconded by Councillor McGhee. |
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595 |
Social Work &
Housing Committee (Special) - 20 June 2000 |
595 |
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Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Morrison (D). Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Morrison (D) moved with reference to paragraph 581 (New Housing Partnership) that the decision of the Committee as Fminuted be approved. As an amendment, Councillor Mitchell seconded by Councillor Moody moved that a Member/Officer Working Group not be established. On a vote, 8 Members voted for the amendment and 10 for the motion which was declared carried. |
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Decided: (1) that the minute be approved; and |
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(2) that the Minority Groups' representatives on the Member/Officer Working Group be Councillors Moody, Nimmo and Rebecchi. |
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596 |
Resignation of an
Elected Member |
596 |
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There was submitted a report dated 14 June 2000 by the Chief Executive advising that Councillor Henry Mulholland, the Member for Ward 13, had intimated his resignation from the Council with effect from 22 June 2000 and intimating that the date of the by-election had been fixed for Thursday 21 September 2000. |
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Decided: (1) that the resignation of Councillor Mulholland and the arrangements for the by-election be noted; and (2) that the best wishes of the Council be extended to Councillor Mulholland. |
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597 |
Standing Orders
and Scheme of Administration - Finance Sub-Committee: Adjustment of
Remit |
597 |
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There was submitted a report dated 9 June 2000 by the Director of Legal & Support Services recommending the suspension of Standing Orders to allow revision to the remit of the Finance Sub-Committee. |
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Decided: (1) that it be agreed to suspend Standing Orders to allow revision to the remit of the Finance Sub-Committee; and |
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(2) that on the motion of Councillor Jackson seconded by Councillor O'Rourke it be resolved that "THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL, incorporated under the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994, under the powers conferred on them by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and the said Act of 1994, RESOLVE TO ADOPT as they hereby ADOPT the remit for its Finance Sub-Committee, a copy of which forms an Appendix to the principal Minute hereof as an amendment to its Standing Orders and Scheme of Administration and that with effect from the date of this Resolution videlicet 22 June 2000." |
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598 |
Resolution: Proposed Traffic Regulation Orders - 12
Bridges, Various Locations: 24 Tonne
Weight Restriction |
598 |
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There was submitted a report dated 8 June 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services relative to the making of Traffic Regulation Orders at 12 bridges at various locations within Inverclyde 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 Orders had been recommended for approval by the Planning and Traffic Management Sub-Committee of 7# June 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(1), 2(1) to (3) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to restrict the maximum permitted gross weight to 24 tonnes on the following bridges:- Chalmers Street, Gourock Duncan Street, Greenock Bogston Station, Greenock Kelburn Terrace, Port Glasgow Port Glasgow Station, Port Glasgow Drumfrochar Road, Greenock Manor Crescent, Gourock Pennyfern Road, Greenock Bearhope Street, Greenock Millhouse Road, Inverkip Brachelston Street, Greenock Mearns Street, Greenock all as detailed in copies of the Orders forming supplements 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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599 |
Resolution: Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - A770 Cloch
Road, Gourock: Waiting
Restrictions Revocation |
599 |
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There was submitted a report dated 8 June 2000 by the Director of Legal and Support Services relative to the making of the Traffic Regulation Order - A770 Cloch 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 7 June 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 IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to revoke the limited waiting restriction on Cloch Road in the vicinity of Levanne Place, 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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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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600 |
Social Work and Housing Committee - 23 May 2000 |
600 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Morrison (D). |
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601 |
Licensing and Registration Panel (Special) - 31 May 2000 |
601 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (D) seconded by Councillor McCormick. |
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602 |
Community and Protective Services Committee - 1 June 2000 |
602 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (M) seconded by Councillor O'Rourke. |
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603 |
Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee -
15 June 2000 |
603 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCormick seconded by Councillor Moody. |
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604 |
Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee -
15 June 2000 |
604 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCormick seconded by Councillor McGhee. |
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IC-22JUN00/8