Agenda and minutes
Venue: Corran Halls, Oban
Contact: Danielle Finlay, Area Governance Assistant - 01631 567945
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APOLOGIES Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor Louise Glen-Lee. |
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The Chair ruled and the Committee agreed, that the business
as dealt with at item 16 of this Minute be dealt with as a matter of urgency by
reason of the need to consider the recent incident which took place at Oban
Primary Campus. The Chair ruled and the Committee agreed to take the agenda items out of sequence. They agreed to take agenda item 4(a) of this Minute in private session in order for the outcome of this decision to be reported in the CHORD update, followed by 4(b) and 4(c) (in public session), with the remainder of the agenda then taken as publicised. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: Councillor Mary-Jean Devon declared a non financial interest
in relation to the Third Sector Grant Application for Mull and Iona Community
Trust which was dealt with at item 5 (3.13) of this Minute, because she is a
member of Mull Musical Minds. She stayed
in the room and took no part in the discussion of this item. Councillor Elaine Robertson declared a non financial
interest in relation to the Third Sector Grant Application for Dunollie Projects Ltd and Kerrera
STAG/Road Options update, which were dealt with at items 5 (3.4) and 8 of this
Minute, because her husband is a factor of Dunollie
Estate. She left the room and took no
part in the discussion of these items. Councillor Elaine Robertson declared a non financial
interest in relation to the Third Sector Grant Application for Oban Disability
Forum, which was dealt with at item 5 (3.15), of this Minute because she is a
member of the shopmobility board. She left the room and took no part in the
discussion of these items. Councillor Iain MacDonald declared a non financial interest in relation to Kilbowie House which was dealt with at item 19 of this Minute, because he carried out previous work for a developer. He left the room and took no part in the discussion of this item. |
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Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee - 12 February 2014 PDF 111 KB Minutes: The Minutes of the Oban Lorn and the Isles Area Committee held on 12th February 2014 were approved as a correct record. |
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Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Safety Forum - 24 February 2014 (for noting) PDF 92 KB Minutes: The Minutes of the Oban Lorn and the Isles Community Safey Forum held on 24th February 2014 were noted. |
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Oban Common Good Fund - 25 February 2014 (for noting) PDF 52 KB Minutes: The Minutes of the Oban Common Good Fund held on 25th February 2014 were noted. |
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Oban, Lorn and the Isles Special Area Committee - 12 March 2014 PDF 41 KB Minutes: The Minutes of the Oban Lorn and the Isles Special Area Committee held on 12th March 2014 were approved as a correct record. |
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The
Committee resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government
(Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the public for the following item of business on
the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information
as defined in Paragraphs 8 & 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local
Government (Scotland) Act 1973. |
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OBAN CHORD |
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E2 |
OBAN BAY ENHANCEMENT SCHEME/PUBLIC REALM Covering Report (123-128) E2 Annex 2.1 (pg 129-176) E2 Annex 2.2 (pg 177-180) E2 Annex 2.3 (pg 181) Reports by Oban Regeneration Project Manager Minutes: The Oban Regeneration Project Manger spoke to a report
regarding the Public Realm Enhancement Scheme. Decision The Committee agreed the recommendations in the report. (Ref: Report by Oban Regeneration Project Manager dated 13th March 2014, submitted). |
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The press and public were invited to rejoin the meeting at this point. |
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OBAN CHORD UPDATE STATEMENT PDF 73 KB Report by Oban Regeneration Project Manager Minutes: A report updating the Committee on the progress that has
been made and actions taken since the last Area Committee was considered. The Oban
Regeneration Project Manager advised the Committee that if the Business Case
gets approved in September of this year, the work on Stafford Street will
commence in October. Decision The Committee noted the update provided. (Ref: Report by Oban Regeneration Project Manager dated 13th March 2014, submitted). |
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NORTH PIER MARITIME VISITOR FACILITY PDF 94 KB Covering Report (pg 75-80) Annex 1.1 (pg 81-114) Annex 1.2 (pg 115-120) E2 Annex 1.3 (pg 121) Reports by Oban Regeneration Project Manager Additional documents:
Minutes: A report updating the Committee on the concept design for
the North Pier Maritime Visitor Facility was considered. The report explains the design process and options
considered prior to making a final recommendation of a concept design that
meets the terms of the initial brief, can be provided within our tight budget
parameters, can be delivered by 2014-2016 and offers flexibility for longer
term strategic/regeneration projects in the wider Oban area. Decision The Committee:
(Ref: Report by Oban Regeneration Project Manager dated 13th March 2014, submitted). |
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PUBLIC AND COUNCILLOR QUESTION TIME Minutes: There were no questions intimated. |
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Councillor Mary-Jean Devon, having declared a non financial interest in Mull and Iona Community Trust, stayed in the room and took no part in the discussion of that item. Councillor Elaine Robertson, having declared a non financial interest in Dunollie Projects Ltd and Oban Disability Forum, left the meeting and took no part in the discussion of these items. |
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Report by Community Development Officer Additional documents: Minutes: A report detailing recommendations for the award of Third
Sector Grants (including Events and Festivals) to Third Sector organisations
for Oban Lorn and the Isles was considered. Decision The Committee agreed to award the grant recommendations as
follows:-
(Ref: Report by Community Development Officer dated 18th March 2014, submitted). |
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UPDATE ON AREA SCORECARDS FQ3 PDF 233 KB Report by IOD Programme Manager Minutes: The Committee considered a report which presented the Area
Scorecard with exceptional performance for financial quarter 3 of 2013-14
(October to December 2013). Decision The Committee noted the exceptional performance presented on
the Scorecard. (Ref: Report by IOD Programme Manager dated 9th April 2014, submitted). |
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN PDF 158 KB Report by Economic Development Manager Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report by the Economic
Development Manager, the purpose of which was to seek approval on taking
forward the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Economic
Development Action Plan (EDAP) as a working document. Decision The Committee approved the area EDAP as a working document
for the financial year 2014/15 and for the next three financial years up to
2017/18. (Ref: Report by Head of Economic Development and Strategic Transportation dated 9th April 2014, submitted). |
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Councillor Elaine Robertson, having declared a non financial interest in Kerrera STAG, left the meeting and took no part in the discussion of this item. |
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KERRERA STAG/ROAD OPTIONS UPDATE PDF 72 KB Report by Strategic Transportation Manager Minutes: The Committee considered an update report from the Strategic
Transportation Manager on Kerrera STAG/Road Options. The report identifies that despite the island of Kerrera being served by 3 ferry services, residents are
concerned that current services do not meet the needs of islanders and are not
financially sustainable. The Strategic
Transportation Manager advised that the Deputy Leader and Strategic
Transportation Manager had visited Kerrera and met
with residents of the island on 13th March and noted that there was
a willingness to expand their population and work towards securing external
funding for road infrastructure improvements to drive down costs to the
Council. Decision The Committee noted the contents of the report. (Ref: Report by Head of Roads and Amenity Services and Head of Economic Development and Strategic Transportation dated 9th April 2014, submitted). |
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SCOTTISH FERRIES PLAN PDF 66 KB Report by Marine Operations Manager Minutes: A report updating the Committee on the issues relating to
the Scottish Ferries Plan published by Transport Scotland in December 2012 was
considered. Decision The Committee noted the report. (Ref: Report by Marine Operations Manager dated 18th March 2014, submitted). |
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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTRACT MONITORING ARRANGEMENTS - CARE AT HOME PDF 93 KB Report by Area Manager – Adult Care Minutes: A report updating the Committee on the findings of the 3rd
quarterly evaluation of the Care at Home Provision within the Oban, Lorn and the Isles area was considered. The report has been broken down to show the progress and
joint working that has been recognised that this service is provided to
vulnerable individuals predominately by lone workers, in the home environment. Decision The Committee noted that the remit of the Procurement and
Commissioning Team together with the Homecare Procurement Officers was to
ensure best value, contract compliance, quality of services and customer
satisfaction which would assist the commissioning of quality care at home
services. (Ref: Report by Area Manager, Oban Lorn and the Isles dated 9th April 2014, submitted). |
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OBAN/CONNEL BACK ROAD - SPEED LIMIT PDF 78 KB Report by Roads Performance Manager Minutes: A report requesting the Committee’s support to Officer’s
assessment that the UC19 Barren – Connel road does
not merit the introduction of a speed limit was considered. Decision The Committee:
(Ref: Report by Roads, Performance Manager dated 28th March 2014, submitted). |
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GLEN LONAN - SCHOOL BUS/WINTER SERVICE PDF 636 KB Report by Roads Performance Manager Minutes: A report informing the Committee of the current status of
C32 Glen Lonan Road, within the 2013-14 Winter
Service Policy agreed by Full Council, October 2013 was considered. Decision The Committee:
(Ref: Report by Roads, Performance Manager dated 28th March 2014, submitted). |
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND IN-SERVICE DAYS 2014-15 PDF 87 KB Report by Head of Education Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report on the final
patterns of in-service days and school holidays which have now been identified
for all schools in Oban, Lorn and the Isles. Decision
(Ref: Report by Head of Education dated February 2014, submitted). |
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BRIDGE OF ORCHY HALL PDF 54 KB Report by Area Governance Manager Additional documents: Minutes: A report requesting that the Committee consider the request
from the “Bridge of Orchy Village Hall Trust” to nominate an elected Member to
serve on the trust as per the original deed, was considered. Decision The Committee:
(Ref: Report by Area Governance Manager dated 9th April 2014, submitted). |
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ROAD SAFETY AT PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMPUS Minutes: The Strategic Transportation Manager updated the Committee
on the recent incident that took place on McCaig
Road, Oban on 28th March. She advised that the Police Scotland report states that a 7
year old child was clipped by a car and taken to hospital that day but had no
injuries and there had been no charge to the driver. She informed the Committee that Road Safety are working
closely with Mr Wylie, the Head Teacher of the Campus and a meeting has been
arranged for 23rd April to discuss the incident further. Decision The Committee:
(Verbal update by Strategic Transportation Manger dated 9th April 2014, submitted). |
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The
Committee resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government
(Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the public for the following items of business
on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt
information as defined in Paragraphs 6, 8 & 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to
the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. |
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IONA PIER Verbal update by Marine and Operations Manager Minutes: The Marine Operations Manager updated the Committee on the
current position at Iona Pier. Decision The Committee noted the update provided. (Ref: Verbal update by Marine Operations Manager dated 9th April 2014, submitted). |
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BENDERLOCH TURNING CIRCLE Report by Legal Services Manager Minutes: A report advising Members of the current position with
regard to the proposed acquisition by the Council of the turning circle site
lying to the north of Ford Spence Court at Benderloch
was considered. Decision Members noted the terms of the report. (Ref: Report by Legal Services Manager dated 20th March 2014, submitted). |
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SNACK BAR SITE, GANAVAN CAR PARK, GANAVAN Report by Asset Manager Minutes: A report advising Members of the offers received in respect
of the Snack Bar Site, Ganavan Sands Car Park, Ganavan, which was advertised for let over the summer of
2014 season, was considered. Decision The Committee agreed the recommendations at 2.1 and 2.2 of
the report. (Ref: Report by Asset Manager dated 27th March 2014, submitted). |
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Councillor Iain MacDonald, having declared a non financial interest in Kilbowie House, left the meeting and took no part in the discussion of this item. |
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KILBOWIE HOUSE Report by Asset Manager Minutes: The Executive Director of Customer Services spoke to a
report regarding Kilbowie House, Gallanach
Road, Oban. Decision The Committee agreed the recommendations at 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
and 2.4 of the report and provided further instruction to the Executive Director
of Customer Services in regards recommendation 2.3. (Ref: Report by Asset Manager dated 31st March, submitted). |
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OBAN LORNE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Report by Asset Manager Minutes: The Executive Director of Customer Services spoke to a
report regarding the lease of the Oban Lorne Rugby Football Club. Decision The Committee agreed the recommendations at 2.1 and 2.2 of
the report. (Ref: Report by Asset Manager dated 28th February 2014, submitted). |
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SITE AT MCCAIGS TOWER Report by Asset Manager Minutes: The Executive Director of Customer Services spoke to a
report in regard to the Snack Bar Site at McCaig’s
Tower, Oban. Decision The Committee agreed to change the policy position in regard
to the snack bar sites, and instructed Estates to issue an advert and invite
applications to be submitted. (Ref: Report by Asset Manager dated 28th March 2014, submitted). |
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E1 Paragraph 6 Information relating to the financial
or business affairs of any particular person (other than the authority). |