The Inverclyde Council

Thursday 5 October 2000 at 4.00 pm

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

Chair:  Provost Roach presided.

In attendance:    Chief Executive, Depute Chief Executive, Director of Community & Protective Services, Director of Education Services, Director of Information Services, Mr H McNeilly (for Director of Legal & Support Services),  Director of Resource Services, Director of Social Work & Housing Services, Head of Environmental & Consumer Services, Head of Leisure & Community Support Services, Head of Planning Services and Mr A Gerrard (for Head of Property Services).

Apologies:  Councillor Campbell.

858

Councillor Allan McGraw:  Welcome

858

On behalf of the Council, the Provost expressed a warm welcome to Councillor Allan McGraw, who had been elected to serve as Member for Ward 13 following a by-election held on 21 September 2000.

859

Presentation of Bible

859

Reverend Crumlish, Reverend MacLean, Reverend Mill and Reverend Simpson were present on behalf of Greenock Presbytery and, prior to the commencement of business, presented a Bible to the Council.

The meeting adjourned to the Emergency Planning Room for the next item of business.

860

Presentation by Argyll & Clyde Health Board

860

The Council heard a presentation by Dr L Wilkie, Director of Public Health, accompanied by Mr K Thomson, Public Health Manager, Dr C Smith, Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Dr P Sweeney, Consultant in Dental Public Health, Argyll & Clyde Health Board on the Annual Report of the Director of Public Health 2000.  The representatives answered a number of questions raised by Members after which they were thanked for their attendance and departed from the meeting.

The meeting reconvened within the Council Chambers at 5.00 pm.

Minutes of Meetings of

The Inverclyde Council, Committees and Sub-Committees

861

The Inverclyde Council - 24 August 2000

861

Approved on the motion of Provost Roach seconded by Councillor Jackson subject to correction at paragraph 738 (Minute of Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee - 16 August 2000) and paragraph 748 (Appendix to Minute of Personnel (Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee - 16 August 2000) to read "Approved on the motion of Councillor McCormick seconded by Councillor O'Rourke".

862

Education (School Pupil Records) Sub-Committee - 25 August 2000

862

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

863

Licensing and Registration Panel - 31 August 2000

863

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

864

Social Work and Housing Committee - 5 September 2000

864

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

865

Planning and Traffic Management Sub-Committee - 6 September 2000

865

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

866

Corporate Business Committee - 7 September 2000

866

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

867

Economic Development Services Committee - 12 September 2000

867

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

868

Education Services Committee - 13 September 2000

868

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

869

Community and Protective Services Committee - 14 September 2000

869

Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (M) seconded by Councillor O'Rourke.

870

Finance and Audit Sub-Committee - 19 September 2000

870

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

871

Joint Meeting of Economic Development Services and Social Work and Housing Committees - 19 September 2000

871

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

872

Policy and Strategy Committee - 21 September 2000

872

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

873

Licensing and Registration Panel (Special) - 22 September 2000

873

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

874

The Inverclyde Council (Special) - 26 September 2000

874

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

875

Planning and Traffic Management Sub-Committee - 4 October 2000

875

Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor McCormick seconded by Councillor Robertson (Y).  Councillor McCormick seconded by Councillor Robertson (Y) moved with reference to paragraph 854(a) (Rowantreehill Quarry, Houston Road, Kilmacolm) that the decision of the Sub-Committee as minuted be approved.  As an amendment, Councillor Calvert seconded by Councillor Blair moved that planning permission be refused as the proposed siting of the dwellinghouse would have an adverse effect on the amenity of nearby residents.  On a vote, 8 Members voted for the motion and 9 for the amendment which was declared carried.

Councillor McCormick seconded by Councillor Robertson (Y) moved with reference to paragraph 854(b) (4 Nursery Grove, Kilmacolm) that the decision of the Sub-Committee as minuted be approved.  As an amendment, Councillor Calvert seconded by Councillor Hunter moved that planning permission be granted.  On a vote, 6 Members voted for the amendment and 13 for the motion which was declared carried.

Decided:

(1)   that planning permission for the erection of a dwellinghouse at Rowantreehill Quarry, Houston Road, Kilmacolm be refused as the proposed siting of the dwellinghouse would have an adverse effect on the amenity of nearby residents;  and

(2)   that the minute be otherwise approved.

876

Ward 13:  Election of Councillor - Appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies

876

There was submitted a report dated 25 September 2000 by the Director of Legal & Support Services on the filling of vacancies on Committees and Outside Bodies.

Decided:  on the motion of Councillor O'Rourke seconded by Councillor Mitchell:-

(1)   that Councillor McGraw be appointed to fill the vacancies on the Corporate Business Committee, the Education Services Committee, the Community and Protective Services Committee, the Licensing and Registration Panel and the Education Services (Appeals) Sub-Committee;

(2)   that Councillor McGraw be appointed to serve as the Council's representative on the Larkfield Community Association and the Inverclyde Branch of the Scottish Veterans' Garden City Assoc (Inc);

(3)   that Councillor Morrison (M) be appointed a Trustee of the Peter Stanton Memorial Trust;

(4)   that Councillor Nimmo be appointed to serve as the Council's representative on the Barlinnie Prison Visiting Committee;

(5)   that Councillor Hunter be appointed to serve as a substitute Member on Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority;  and

(6)   that, subject to suspension of Standing Orders, Councillor McCabe replace Councillor Morrison (M) on the Finance and Audit Sub-Committee.

877

Resolution:  Proposed Compulsory Purchase Order, Greenock Waterfront, East India Harbour

877

There was submitted a report dated 29 August 2000 by the Director of Legal & Support Services recommending that the Council make a Compulsory Purchase Order in respect of land at Greenock Waterfront, East India Harbour.

Resolved on the motion of Councillor McGhee seconded by Councillor McCormick that "THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL as planning authority for the area of Inverclyde RESOLVE TO MAKE as they HEREBY MAKE in terms of Section 189 of the Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 a Compulsory Purchase Order entitled "Greenock Waterfront - East India Harbour Compulsory Purchase Order (No 3) 2000" authorising them to purchase compulsorily the subjects at Victoria Filling Station, Rue End Street, Greenock which subjects are described in the Schedule to the Order and shown outlined in red on the plan marked "Map referred to in the Greenock Waterfront - East India Harbour Compulsory Purchase Order (No 3) 2000", a copy of which is appended to the principal minute hereof", and that the Director of Legal & Support Services be instructed to submit the said Compulsory Purchase Order to the Scottish Executive for confirmation and to deal with all matters arising from or in consequence of the making and confirmation of the said Order.

878

Resolution:  Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - Dunlop Street, Greenock:  No Stopping

878

There was submitted a report dated 13 September 2000 by the Director of Legal & Support Services relative to the making of the Traffic Regulation Order - Dunlop Street, Greenock: No Stopping 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 6† September 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 introduce no stopping in Dunlop Street, Greenock, all as detailed in a copy of the Order forming a supplement to the principal minute hereof" and that the Head of Transportation & Roads Service and the Director of Legal & Support Services be authorised to take all necessary action in connection therewith.

879

Managing Change in the Water Industry - A Consultation Paper - Use of Emergency Powers Procedure

879

There was submitted a report by the Director of Community & Protective Services advising of the use of the Emergency Powers Procedure under Standing Order 66(b) to submit a response on behalf of the Council to the Scottish Executive Consultation Paper "Managing Change in the Water Industry".

Noted

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

880

Education (School Pupil Records) Sub-Committee - 25 August 2000

880

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

881

Community and Protective Services Committee - 14 September 2000

881

Approved on the motion of Councillor Morrison (M) seconded by Councillor O'Rourke.

882

Licensing and Registration Panel (Special) - 22 September 2000

882

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