Environment and Regeneration Committee

Tuesday 7 September 2004 at 3.00 pm

Present:  Provost Rebecchi, Councillors Blair, Forbes, Fyfe, Gallacher, Hill, McCabe, McCormick (P), Mitchell, Roach, Snoddy and Stewart.

Chair:  Councillor Fyfe presided. 

In attendance:  Chief Executive, Depute Chief Executive, Mr G Douglas (for Director of Legal and Support Services), Head of Economic Development Service, Head of Financial Services, Head of Implementation Team, Mr N McLaren and Mr F Macleod (for Head of Planning Services), Head of Property Services and Head of Transportation and Roads Service.

With the exception of the decision marked “C” which is open for confirmation or otherwise, the following paragraphs are submitted for information only, having been dealt with under the powers delegated to the Committee.

555

Economic Development Service Plans 2004/05

555

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval of the Economic Development Service Plans for 2004/05, copies of which were appended to the report.

Decided:

(1)      that the Committee approve the Service Plans for 2004/05;

(2)      that approval be given to the operation of the programme in line with the current guidelines and eligibility criteria giving particular attention to the recovery of European Structural Funds and other private and public sector contributions;  and

(3)      that the Service Plans for 2004/05 be referred to the Best Value and Corporate Services Committee for consideration and approval.

556

Working for Families Fund

556

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive (1) advising of the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive for approval to implement partnering agreements, where appropriate, to service providers under the Working for Families Fund;  and (2) seeking approval for the identification of partner agencies as outlined in the report.

Decided:

(1)      that the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive be noted;  and

(2)      that approval be given to the identification of partner agencies as outlined in paragraph 3.2 of the report and that the Head of Economic Development Service report on progress made in the implementation of the Working for Families Fund in Inverclyde.

557

European Pipe Band Championship - 29 July 2006

557

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive on a request that the Council consider bidding to host the European Pipe Band Championship on 29 July 2006 outlining the financial and other implications.

Decided:  that authority be delegated to the Depute Chief Executive in consultation with the Convener, Vice-Convener and Councillor Roach to approve the submission of a bid to host the European Pipe Band  Championship in 2006 providing the necessary funding from the Economic Development Service’s Budget has been identified and agreed.

558

Scottish Executive Development Department Consultation Paper - Rights of Appeal in Planning

558

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval of a response to the Scottish Executive Development Department consultation paper on rights of appeal in the planning system.

Decided:  that the Committee approve Appendix A to the report as the formal response to the Scottish Executive consultation paper on rights of appeal in the planning system.

559

Scottish Executive Development Department Consultation Paper - Making Development Plans Deliver

559

There was submitted a report dated 23 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval of a response to the Scottish Executive Development Department on proposals for changes to the Development Plan process.

Decided:  that the Committee approve Appendix A to the report as the formal response to the Scottish Executive consultation paper on proposals for changes to the Development Plan process.

560

Provisional Tree Preservation Order at “Avenel”, Knockbuckle Road, Kilmacolm

560

There was submitted a report dated 24 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval to confirm a provisional Tree Preservation Order in respect of land at “Avenel”, Knockbuckle Road, Kilmacolm.

Decided:  that The Inverclyde Council be recommended to confirm The Inverclyde Council (“Avenel”, Knockbuckle Road, Kilmacolm) (First) Tree Preservation Order No. IC28.

561

Ayrshire Joint Structure Plan 2025:  Consultation Draft 2025 - A Response

561

There was submitted a report dated 31 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive (1) advising of the publication of a consultation draft for the replacement of the Ayrshire Joint Structure Plan and (2) recommending a response which emphasises those matters in the Plan likely to affect Inverclyde.

(Provost Rebecchi left the meeting during consideration of this item of business).

Decided:

(1)      that the Committee note with concern the potential implications of the preferred spatial development strategy proposed by the Ayrshire Joint Structure Plan Joint Committee;

(2)      that the response appended to the report on those matters of most concern to the future development of Inverclyde be endorsed;  and

(3)      that it be noted that the Head of Planning Services will be part of the discussions proposed by the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan Manager on behalf of the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan Joint Committee with Officers from Ayrshire.

562

Transportation and Roads Service’s Trading Account - Business Plan 2004/2007

562

There was submitted a report dated 26 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval of the Business Plan 2004/2007 which had been prepared for the Transportation and Roads Service’s Trading Account, a copy of which was included later in the agenda.

Decided:  that the Committee approve the Business Plan 2004/2007 prepared for the Transportation and Roads Service’s Trading Account.

563

Lighting Maintenance Term Contract 2005/2009

563

There was submitted a report dated 26 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive on the lighting maintenance term contract 2005/2009 and setting out a number of options for consideration.

Decided:

(1)      that the Committee approve Option 5.3 as set out in the report to issue the next term maintenance contract for road lighting maintenance commencing 1 July 2005 for a period of four years through the Authorities Buying Consortium (abc) combined with  ongoing discussion with relevant parties in relation to possible collaborative working with neighbouring Councils;  and

(2)      that it be remitted to the Head of Transportation and Roads Service to proceed to tender for the lighting maintenance term contract and that approval be granted for tender acceptance in terms of the Council’s Financial Regulations and Standing Orders relating to Contracts.

564

Energy Efficiency - Post of Energy Manager

564

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive (1) on the current position with regard to the Council’s energy monitoring and (2) seeking approval to create a post of Energy Manager and apply for a grant from the Scottish Executive for the funding of energy efficient capital projects.

Decided:

(1)      that the position with regard to energy management within the Council be noted;

(2)      that the Committee note and approve the application for grant from the Scottish Executive;

(3)      that approval be given to the establishment of a new staff position of Energy Manager responsible to the Head of Property Services;  and

(4)      that the Head of Personnel Services remit the establishment of the post and the grading to the Best Value and Corporate Services Committee.

565

Asset Management Planning

565

There was submitted a report dated August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive (1) on proposals for the introduction of an Asset Management Plan and (2) seeking the Committee’s approval of an organisational structure for its development and review.

Decided:  that the Committee approve the structures outlined in paragraph 6.2 of the report subject to the inclusion of Councillor Roach in the Corporate Property Group and that the report be remitted to the Policy and Strategy Committee for ratification.

566

Surplus Education Properties

566

There was submitted a report dated August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive (1) seeking approval to declare the Council’s land and property at the former Springfield, Holy Cross and St Mungo’s Primary Schools surplus to requirements and to declare the former Holy Family Primary School surplus to requirements from 2005 when the refurbishment of St Michael’s Primary School is complete and the pupils cease using the property as decant accommodation and (2) setting out options for each of the sites.

Decided:

(1)      that approval be given to declare the former Springfield, Holy Cross and St Mungo’s Primary Schools surplus to requirements;

(2)      that approval be given to declare the former Holy Family Primary School surplus to requirements at the end of its use as decant accommodation for St Michael’s Primary School; 

(3)      that the cleared site of the former Holy Cross Primary School be returned to open space;

(4)      that it be remitted to the Head of Property Services to carry out public consultation on the future use of the sites of the former Springfield and St Mungo’s Primary Schools and to report thereon to the next meeting of the Committee, the report to incorporate details of the title conditions of the former St Mungo’s Primary School in consultation with the Director of Legal and Support Services;  and

(5)      that it be noted that the former Holy Family Primary School is included within the Area Renewal proposals.

567

Supporting People Accommodation

567`

There was submitted a report dated August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive requesting the Committee to homologate the decision to issue tenders for alterations to the shop unit at 57 Belville Street, Greenock to provide accommodation for supporting people staff, at a total cost of £66,000 from the HRA Capital Programme.

Decided:  that the Committee homologate the decision to issue tenders for alterations to the premises at 57 Belville Street, Greenock and note that acceptance of tenders will be in accordance with clause 12 of the Standing Orders relating to Contracts.

568

Report on Consultation Exercise on the Future Use of the Kempock House Site

568

There was submitted a report dated August 2004 by the Head of Property Services (1) on the outcome of the community consultation exercise on the future use of the Kempock House site and (2) setting out options for consideration.

Decided:

(1)      that the outcome of the community consultation exercise be noted;  and

(2)      that the future use of the Kempock House site be remitted to the Corporate Property Group for consideration.

569

Close Cleaning Byelaws

569

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval of amended byelaws for close cleaning, a copy of which was appended to the report.

Decided:  that The Inverclyde Council be recommended to approve the making of amended byelaws for close cleaning for submission in due course to the Scottish Executive for confirmation.

570

Proposed Installation of Sprinkler System - Riverside Gardens Sheltered Housing Complex

570

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive (1) advising of funding available from the Scottish Executive’s Community Safety Award Fund for the installation of residential sprinkler systems in vulnerable homes in Inverclyde and (2) recommending that the award of £22,500 together with £53,500 from the major repairs provision within the Housing Capital Programme 2004/05 be used to install a sprinkler system in  Riverside Gardens Sheltered Housing Complex, Gourock.

Decided:

(1)      that the contribution from the Community Safety Award Fund for the installation of a sprinkler system within a sheltered housing complex be noted;

C

(2)      that the project be added to the Capital Programme;

(3)      that authority be granted for the invitation of tenders for installation of a sprinkler system within Riverside Gardens Sheltered Housing Complex, Gourock;  and

C

(4)      that it be remitted to the Depute Chief Executive to submit a further report to the Committee on the installation of sprinkler systems within other sheltered housing complexes and the Council’s accommodation for the homeless.

571

Private Sector Housing Grant (PSHG)

571

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive on the current position with regard to the Private Sector Housing Grant and setting out options for consideration by the Committee.

Decided:

(1)      that the contents of the report be noted;

(2)      that approval be given to the funding of the Housing Action Area for Demolition works at Garvald Street from Regeneration Funding;

(3)      that the revised two year programme set out in the Appendix to the report be noted;  and

(4)      that approval be given to Option 1 as detailed in paragraph 4.3 of the report.

572

Transferable Assets, Housing Stock Transfer

572

There was submitted a report dated 25 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive (1) seeking confirmation in principle of those Council assets to be sold to River Clyde Homes as part of the housing stock transfer and (2) on proposals to reserve key sites to further the Council’s strategic aims and objectives.

Decided:

(1)      that, in principle and subject to (4) below, the Committee agree to transfer to River Clyde Homes:-

          all HRA houses and associated land, except that in Maukinhill;

          all lock up garages, covered parking and associated land;

          all HRA shops and commercial property;

          all operational HRA offices;

          all footpaths, roads, open spaces, car parks, garage ground sites and miscellaneous ground sites pertaining to the HRA and not being specifically retained by the Council;

(2)      that, in principle, all commercial leases benefiting the HRA be assigned to River Clyde Homes;

(3)      that, in principle, it be agreed not to sell any further HRA shops or commercial property and to limit any extension of lease or new lease to 2008/2009;š

(4)      that it be noted further reports will be submitted identifying all miscellaneous ground, etc, advising further on retained land and confirming the treatment of Building Services depots;

(5)      that a report on specific proposals for the Woodhall area be submitted to the Committee for consideration;  and

(6)      that a report with recommendations for land to be retained for strategic purposes be submitted to the Committee in due course.

573

Revenue Budget 2004/05 - Period 4

573

There was submitted a report dated 25 August 2004 by the Director of Corporate Services on the position of the Revenue Budget 2004/05 as at Period 4 (31 July 2004).

Decided:  that the projected overspend in the current budget monitoring position be noted.

574

Housing Revenue Account Budget 2004/05 - Period 4

574

There was submitted a report dated 23 August 2004 by the Director of Corporate Services on the position of the Housing Revenue Account Budget as at Period 4 (31 July 2004).

Noted

575

Housing Revenue Account 2003/2004 Out-turn

575

There was submitted a report dated 16 August 2004 by the Director of Corporate Services on the out-turn position of the Housing Revenue Account 2003/2004 and the Housing Reserve balance as at 31 March 2004.

Noted

576

Capital Programme 2004/05 to 2006/07 - Progress

576

There was submitted a report dated 19 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive on the progress of the Capital Programme 2004/05 to 2006/07.

Decided:

(1)      that the Committee note the progress on the specific projects detailed in the Appendices to the report;  and

(2)      that the Committee otherwise note the report.

577

HRA Capital Programme 2003/04 to 2005/06 - Progress Report

577

There was submitted a report dated 27 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive on the progress of the HRA Capital Programme 2003/04 to 2005/06.

Decided:

(1)      that the Committee note the progress of the projects detailed in the Appendices to the report;  and

(2)      that the announcement of an award of up to £3M from the Regeneration Fund which will result in a reassessment of the Capital Programme be noted.

578

Minute of Meeting of Clyde Urban Waterfront Regeneration Zone Working Group

578

There was submitted minute of meeting of the Clyde Urban Waterfront Regeneration Zone Working Group held on 26 August 2004.

Noted

579

Scottish Road Maintenance Condition  Survey (SRMCS)

579

There was submitted a report dated 26 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive on the Scottish Road Maintenance Condition Survey work carried out to date and the financial implications.

Decided:  that the terms of the report be noted and that it be remitted to the Depute Chief Executive to submit a further report on the level of annual expenditure required to arrest decline and improve the condition of Inverclyde’s roads.

580

Minutes of Meetings of Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority

580

There were submitted minutes of meetings of Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority held on 4 and 25 June 2004.

Noted

581

Property Register

581

There was submitted a report dated June 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive on settled rent reviews and lease renewals.

Noted

582

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Kilblain Street Public Convenience

582

There was submitted a report dated August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive (1) on the outcome of the consultation process in respect of the Kilblain Street public convenience and (2) advising of the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to re-open the facility.

Decided:

(1)      that the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to re-open the Kilblain Street public convenience be noted;  and

(2)      that it be noted that included within the emergency powers request it was remitted to the Policy and Strategy Committee to approve the necessary revenue funding as outlined in the report, the funding to be made available through virement of funding from the revenue support allocation to the farmers’ market.

583

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Wellington Academy - Lift

583

There was submitted a report dated June 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive advising of the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to accept a tender from Lift Maintenance Ltd in the sum of £32,417 for a replacement lift for Wellington Academy.

Noted

584

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Dilapidations, Unit 2, Cappielow Industrial Estate, Greenock

584`

There was submitted a report dated 28 July 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive advising of the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to pay the dilapidation costs in respect of Unit 2, Cappielow Industrial Estate, Greenock.

Noted

585

Area Renewal Update

585

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive on the progress in implementing First Steps, Inverclyde’s housing-led renewal strategy.

Noted

586

Stock Transfer, Timescales

586

There was submitted a report dated 26 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive setting out indicative timescales of key events relating to the stock transfer.

Noted

587

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Seafield House - Heating Installation:  Acceptance of Lowest Tender

587

There was submitted a report dated August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive advising of the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to accept the lowest tender for the provision of a new communal gas central heating system at Seafield Sheltered Housing Complex, Greenock that by G McAusland Ltd in the sum of £178,009.31.

Noted

588

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Repair to Passenger Lift

588

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive advising of the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to approve the instruction of a specialist contractor to repair a passenger lift at Lynedoch Court, Greenock.

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 during consideration of the following items on the grounds that the business involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the respective paragraphs of Part I of Schedule 7(A) of the Act as are set opposite each item.

Item  Paragraph(s)

Planning Application IC/98/128 - Implementation of Landscaping

Scheme at Castle Wemyss Estate, Wemyss Bay                                    6 and 8

Appendix setting out Business Plan 2004/2007 for the

Transportation & Roads Service Trading Account

relative to Agenda Item 9                                                                           1

Appendix 5 relative to Agenda Item 15 setting out possible

methods of imposing title conditions                                                      12

Appendix 3 relative to Agenda Item 19 detailing those shops

held within the Housing Revenue Account                                            6

Proposed Provisional Tree Preservation Order                                   13

Proprietary Treatment for Carriageways 2004/05                                   6 and 8

Street Gazetteer - Roadnet Package                                                      6 and 8

Lease of Shops Premises:  Cathcart Street, Greenock                        2, 6 and 9

Disposal of Land - Mount Pleasant Street/Roxburgh Street,

Greenock                                                                                                     2, 6 and 9

Employee  Transfer Strategy, Housing Stock Transfer                        1

Closure of Cumberland Court Housing Office, Relocation of

Housing Services Staff and Removal of Cash Collection at

Dubbs Road Office, Port Glasgow                                                           6

Women’s Aid Refuge                                                                                  6

6, 8, 10 and 12 Garvald Street, Greenock                                               6 and 8

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive -

Ad Hoc Replacement of Gas Heating Installations                                6 and 8

Appendices 1 and 2 relative to Agenda Item 28 providing

details of settled rent reviews and lease renewals                               2, 6 and 9

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Stock Transfer,

Tender Acceptance, Various Surveys                                                     6 and 8

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Broadfield

Phase 6 - External Insulation Render                                                      6 and 8

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Lease of

Industrial/Office Premises, Ingleston Park, Greenock                          2, 6 and 9

589

Planning Application IC/98/128 - Implementation of Landscaping Scheme at Castle Wemyss Estate, Wemyss Bay

589

There was submitted a report dated 30 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval for amendments to the landscaping scheme approved under planning permission IC/98/128 to be implemented with the monies from the landscaping bond currently in place, and the Committee agreed to take action all as detailed in the Appendix.

Councillor Forbes declared a financial interest in this matter, took no part in its consideration or decision and left the meeting.

(Councillor Hill left the meeting during consideration of this item of business).

590

Appendix setting out Business Plan 2004/2007 for the Transportation and Roads Service Trading Account relative to Agenda Item 9

590

There was submitted Appendix relative to Agenda Item 9 (Transportation and Roads Service’s Trading Account - Business Plan 2004/2007).

Decided:  that it be noted the Business Plan 2004/2007 had been approved during consideration earlier in the meeting.

591

Appendix 5 relative to Agenda Item 15 setting out possible methods of imposing title conditions

591

There was submitted Appendix 5 relative to Agenda Item 15 (Report on Consultation Exercise on the Future Use of the Kempock House Site) setting out possible methods of imposing title conditions.

Noted

592

Appendix 3 relative to Agenda Item 19 detailing those shops held within the Housing Revenue Account

592

There was submitted Appendix 3 relative to Agenda Item 19 (Transferable Assets, Housing Stock transfer) detailing those shops held within the Housing Revenue Account.

Noted

593

Proposed Provisional Tree Preservation Order

593

There was submitted a report dated 24 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive recommending the making of a provisional Tree Preservation Order and the Committee agreed to recommend to The Inverclyde Council the making of the Order at the area detailed in the report, all as detailed in the Appendix.

594

Proprietary Treatment for Carriageways 2004/05

594

There was submitted a report dated 12 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval to negotiate with and appoint the firm detailed in the report for the provision of a small programme of specialist proprietary surface treatment for carriageways.

Decided:  that approval be granted to the Head of Transportation and Roads Service in terms of the Standing Orders relating to Contracts to negotiate with and appoint the firm detailed in the report to undertake a small programme of specialist proprietary surface treatment for carriageways.

595

Street Gazetteer - Roadnet Package

595

There was submitted a report dated 29 July 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval to negotiate with and appoint the specialist consultant detailed in the report for the prov¼ision of a roadnet software package.

Decided:  that approval be granted to the Head of Transportation and Roads Service in terms of the Standing Orders relating to Contracts to negotiate with and appoint the specialist consultant detailed in the report to provide a roadnet software package.

596

Lease of Shop Premises:  Cathcart Street, Greenock

596

There was submitted a report dated August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive seeking consent to grant a new lease of shop premises in Cathcart Street, Greenock and the Committee agreed to the action recommended, all as detailed in the Appendix.

(Councillor Hill returned to the meeting during consideration of this item of business).

597

Disposal of Land - Mount Pleasant Street/Roxburgh Street, Greenock

597

There was submitted a report dated August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive seeking consent to dispose of an area of ground at Mount Pleasant Street/Roxburgh Street, Greenock and the Committee agreed to the action recommended, all as detailed in the Appendix.

598

Employee Transfer Strategy, Housing Stock Transfer

598

There was submitted a report dated 27 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval of an employee transfer strategy in relation to the housing stock transfer and outlining those groups of employees likely to be affected.

(Councillor Hill left the meeting during consideration of this item of business).

Decided:

(1)      that the employee transfer strategy outlined at paragraph 4.4 of the report be approved;

(2)      that approval be given to discussions on the employee transfer strategy with River Clyde Homes, based on its projected employee structure, and to the issue of the TUPE list to River Clyde Homes following letters to affected employees;

(3)      that the interim award of £1,500 by way of addition to a responsibility payment presently made to Estate and Senior Estate Officers be consolidated;

(4)      that a report on the position of sheltered housing wardens be submitted to the Committee;  and

(5)      that a report on short-term service level agreements between the Council and River Clyde Homes, in response to the latter’s request, be submitted.

599

Closure of Cumberland Court Housing Office, Relocation of Housing Services Staff and Removal of Cash Collection at Dubbs Road, Port Glasgow

599

There was submitted a report dated 13 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval for (1) the closure of the Cumberland Court Housing Office and the relocation of the staff to alternative accommodation and (2) the removal of the cash collection facility at the Dubbs Road Office to allow the provision of improved interview facilities.

Decided:  that, subject to the necessary statutory consultation with tenants resulting in no adverse comment it be agreed to (1) approve the closure of the Cumberland Court Office and the relocation of one Estates Officer and one Clerical Officer to the Gourock Office with the remainder of the staff transferring to Wallace Place, Greenock and (2) withdraw the cash collection facility at Dubbs Road, Port Glasgow, both with effect from 1 November 2004 and that, in the event of any adverse comments being received, a report be submitted to the Committee for further consideration.@

600

Women’s Aid Refuge

600

There was submitted a report by the Depute Chief Executive (1) updating the Committee on the provision of a new women’s aid refuge and (2) making proposals relative to action which may be required by the Council.

After discussion, Councillor McCabe moved (1) that the contents of the report be noted;  and (2) that the proposals relative to action which may be required be agreed.  As an amendment to (2), Councillor Stewart moved that no action be taken.  On a vote, 2 Members voted for the motion and 5 for the amendment which was declared carried.

Decided:

(1)      that the contents of the report be noted;  and

(2)      that no action be taken relative to the action proposed in the report.

(Councillor McCormick left the meeting following consideration of this item of business).

601

6, 8, 10 and 12 Garvald Street, Greenock

601

There was submitted a report dated 24 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive (1) on the current position in respect of the Housing Action Area for Demolition at 6, 8, 10 and 12 Garvald Street, Greenock and (2) setting out a number of options for consideration and the Committee agreed to the action recommended, all as detailed in the Appendix.

Councillor McCabe declared a personal interest in this matter, took no part in its consideration or decision and left the meeting.

(Councillor McCabe returned to the meeting following consideration of this item of business).

602

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Ad Hoc Replacement of Gas Heating Installations

602

There was submitted a report dated 24 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive (1) advising of the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to approve the invitation of tenders for ad hoc gas installations and (2) setting out for consideration the tenders received.

Decided:

(1)      that the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to approve the invitation of tenders for ad hoc gas installations be noted;  and

(2)      that it be remitted to the Director of Legal and Support Services to accept the lowest tender received, that by Quality Gas Ltd.

603

Appendices 1 and 2 relative to Agenda Item 28 providing details of settled rent reviews and lease renewals

603

There were submitted Appendices 1 and 2 relative to Agenda Item 28 (Property Register) providing details of settled rent reviews and lease renewals.

Noted

604

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Stock Transfer, Tender Acceptance, Various Surveys

604

There was submitted a report dated 16 August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive (1) setting out tenders received for various surveys relating to the stock transfer and (2) advising of the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive for approval to accept the most favourable tenders.

Noted

605

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Broadfield Phase 6 - External Insulation Render

605

There was submitted a report dated 8 July 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive (1) setting out tenders received for Phase 6 of the external insulation render works at Broadfield and (2) advising of the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to approve acceptance of the lowest tender submitted, that by A C Whyte & Co Ltd in the corrected sum of £423,489.93.

Noted

606

Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Lease of Industrial/Office Premises, Ingleston Park, Greenock

606

There was submitted a report dated August 2004 by the Depute Chief Executive advising of the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive for approval to lease industrial/ office premises at Ingleston Park, Greenock.

Noted