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Prior to the meeting commencement, The Provost asked Councillor Anne Horn to speak on a recent charity initiative which Councillors Horn and Glen-Lee took part in for women’s aid. The Provost ruled that the details on the proposed outside bodies would for the avoidance of doubt be taken as an urgent item with the other matters dealt with under Item 14 of this Minute. The Provost ruled, and the Council agreed, that the item as dealt with at item 24 of this Minute be dealt with as a matter of urgency due to the closing date being imminent. The Provost ruled, and the Council agreed, that the item as dealt with at item 25 of this Minute be dealt with as a matter of urgency due to the closing date being imminent. |
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: Apologies for absence were intimated from Councillors Kelly and MacDonald, William Crossan, Church rep, David McEwan, Church rep. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS Minutes: Councillors Philand and Corry each declared a non-financial interest in relation to specific sites in the report on the Proposed Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan Next Steps which is dealt with at item 22 of this Minute because they had made representations. Councillor Trail declared a financial interest in relation to specific sites in the report on the Proposed Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan Next Steps which is dealt with at item 22 of this Minute. Councillor Scoullar declared a non-financial interest in relation to the report on the Private Footpath: Un-adopted Section of Footpath Adjacent to the Old Ambulance Depot, Lochgilphead which is dealt with at item 23 of this Minute because he was a Member of the Fyne Homes Board. He claimed the benefit of the dispensation contained at section 5.16 of the Standard Commission’s Guidance and Dispensation Note dated December 2010 to enable him to speak and vote. |
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Argyll and Bute Council of 19 December 2013 Minutes: The Minutes of the Meeting of Argyll and Bute Council of 19 December 2013 were approved as a correct record with the amendment at item 11 (Flood Risk Management 2009 – Governance Arrangements) to delete the word “Clyde” at recommendation 2 and replace with the word “Highland and Argyll”. Add Councillor Alistair MacDougall to the list of Councillors present at the meeting and delete Councillor Mulvaney. |
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Report by Acting Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Minutes: The Council considered a report which advised that the Argyll and the Isles Agricultural Forum had commissioned a review of our agricultural sector and survey of our food producers to allow an informed understanding of the status, issues and challenges for the sector to inform a new strategy for the forum. The report provided an overview of the findings of the review and survey and the new strategy going forward. Members also heard a short presentation by representatives of the Agricultural Forum, Angus McFadyen, Chair and Fergus Younger, Manager. Decision Noted the report and presentation from representatives of the Argyll and the Isles Agricultural Forum including the new strategy going forward. (Ref: report by Acting Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure dated 28 November 2013, submitted) The Provost advised Members that the Facility Services Section had received an award for the School Meals Service from the Food for Life Accreditation from the Soil Association. A plaque was presented by Elsie Downham, Food for Life Catering Manager for Scotland. |
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Report by Leader of the Council Minutes: The Council considered a report by the Leader which outlined the key activities undertaken within the role of Council Leader in take forward shared strategic priorities since 13 December 2013. Decision Noted the contents of the report and notes that additional documents can be made available in the Leaders Report Pack through the Leadership Support Officer. (Ref: Report by Leader of the Council dated 23 January 2014, submitted) |
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Report by Policy Lead Minutes: The Council considered a report which highlighted the main areas of Roads, Amenity Services, Infrastructure, Asset Management and Strategic Projects. Decision Noted the contents of the report. (Ref: Report by Councillor Ellen Morton, Policy Lead for Roads, Amenity Services, Infrastructure, Asset Management and Strategic Projects. |
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OBAN HIGH SCHOOL SITE - CONSULTATION PDF 76 KB Report by Executive Director of Community Services Minutes: The Council considered a report which updated Members on the outcome of the agreed public consultation for a preferred site for the proposed new Oban High School. Decision Noted the results of the public consultation process and agreed on site 2A as the site for the proposed new Oban High School. (Ref: Report by Executive Director of Community Services dated 9 January 2014, submitted) |
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INITIAL SCHOOL LEAVER DESTINATION REPORT FOR 2012/13 LEAVERS PDF 96 KB Report by Executive Director of Community Services Minutes: The Council considered a report which provided information and analysis on the initial School Leaver Destination Return (SLDR) for 2012/13 which covered 875 senior phase pupils (S4-S6) making the transition from the 10 publicly funded secondary schools in Argyll and Bute. Decision That Council:-
(Ref: Report by Executive Director of Community Services dated 17 December 2013, submitted) |
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ARMED FORCES CHAMPION - WW1 COMMEMORATION STEERING GROUP MEMBERSHIP PDF 67 KB Report by Executive Director of Community Services Minutes: This report was withdrawn from the Agenda. (Ref: Report by the Executive Director of Community Services dated 11 January 2014, submitted) |
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RECRUITMENT PANEL FOR THE HEAD OF EDUCATION PDF 47 KB Report by Executive Director of Customer Services Minutes: The Council considered a report which requested the establishment of an Appointments Panel to appoint to the post of Head of Service. Decision Agreed that the Council establishes an Appointments Panel of 7 on a 5:2 split, with the Administration Members being Councillors A Morton (Chair), Walsh, E Morton, Devon and D MacIntyre and 2 Opposition Members being Councillors Semple and Taylor. (Ref: Report by Executive Director of Customer Services dated 13 January 2014, submitted) |
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EDUCATION MANAGEMENT REVIEW PDF 66 KB Report by Executive Director of Community Services Additional documents: Minutes: As agreed by the Council decision at its October meeting regarding consultation arrangements within the Education Services, the submitted report noted the responses made by consultees and the preferences made on the options outlined in the review paper and other alternative proposals. Decision The Council:-
(Ref: Report by Executive Director of Community Services dated 16 December 2013, submitted) |
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ACCOUNTS COMMISSION STATUTORY REPORT PDF 52 KB Report by Chief Executive Additional documents:
Minutes: A report was previously considered by the Council on 28 November 2013 which advised Members of the Accounts Commission Findings on the Controller of Audit’s Statutory Report. The Council agreed the development of an action plan in relation to the findings which was before the Council for consideration. Motion The Council agrees:-
Moved by Councillor Walsh, seconded by Councillor E Morton. Amendment The Council agrees to the Motion subject to the following additions:-
Moved by Councillor Robb, seconded by Councillor Hall. Decision On a show of hands vote, the Amendment received 3 votes and the Motion received 31 votes which became the finding of the meeting. (Ref: Report by Chief Executive dated 23 January 2014, submitted) |
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Report by Executive Director of Community Services Minutes: The Council considered a request from Cowal Highland Gathering (CHG) to amend the Service Level Agreement (SLA) they have with the Council in order to maintain the current level of financial support in 2014 whilst removing the link between the level of support and the fee payable to the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) for the “major” championship. Motion The Council agrees:-
Moved by Councillor Walsh, seconded by Councillor Currie. Amendment To continue consideration of the item and refer it to the Budget Meeting on 13 February 2014. Moved by Councillor Glen-Lee, seconded by Councillor Taylor. Decision On a show of hands vote, the Amendment received 9 votes and the Motion received 23 votes, which became the finding of the meeting. (Ref: Report by Executive Director of Community Services dated 8 January 2014, submitted) |
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SHORT LIFE WORKING GROUP - POLITICAL MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS PDF 76 KB Report by Executive Director of Customer Services Additional documents:
Minutes: The Council considered a report which updated on the progress made by the Short Life Working Group (SLWG) on Political Management Arrangements. Decision Noted the contents of the report and agreed to the proposals developed by the SLWG as outlined at section 3.3 of the submitted report with the following adjustments:-
Councillor Robb, having moved an amendment which failed to find a seconder, required his dissent from the foregoing decision to be recorded. (Ref: Report by Executive Director of Customer Services dated 8 January 2014, submitted, amended Policy Lead Profile and amended Appendix 2, submitted, outside body lists, tabled) The Provost adjourned the meeting at 1.50pm and re-convened at 2.15pm. Councillors |
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COUNCIL TAX ON EMPTY PROPERTIES PDF 81 KB Report by Executive Director of Customer Services Minutes: The Council considered a report which advised of a number of recent legislative changes to the rules in respect of council tax and non-domestic rates charges for empty premises which came into effect on 1 April 2013. Decision Council exercises its discretion under regulation 4 The Council
Tax (Variation for Unoccupied Dwellings) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 not to increase the council tax charge on unoccupied
properties in the following circumstances as a transitional measure: 1.
For a 6
month period from 1 April 2014 to 30 September 2014 where a council tax payer
has an unoccupied property where a grant of confirmation has been obtained but
the title has not yet passed to a named beneficiary and the property is being
actively marketed for sale or let; 2.
For a 6
month period from 1 April 2014 to 30 September 2014 where a disabled council
tax payer has an unoccupied property which they have previously vacated in
order to move to a more suitable property; 3.
For a single 6 month period commencing on or
after 1 April 2014 and finishing before 31 March 2016 whilst major repair works
are under way to the property. In these
circumstances the property would benefit from a 10% long term empty discount
for the relevant 6 month period. (Ref: Report by Executive Director of Customer Services dated 17 December 2013, submitted) |
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COUNCIL TAX ON EMPTY PROPERTIES - USE OF ADDITIONAL INCOME PDF 50 KB Report by Head of Strategic Finance Minutes: Previously the Council agreed to allocate funding from additional council tax on empty properties to Area Committees on 8 August 2013. The Council considered a report which proposed the income be allocated in arrears once actual levels of income are known. Decision Agreed to allocate income from increased council tax on empty properties to Area Committees in arrears based on income collected with the first allocation of income collected in 2014-15 being allocated in 2015-16. (Ref: Report by Executive Director of Customer Services dated 13 January 2014, submitted) |
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CASH FLOW LOAN SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS PDF 58 KB Report by Head of Strategic Finance Minutes: The Council considered a report which set out criteria that creates a delegated authority for the Head of Strategic Finance to approve short term facility loans to voluntary and third sector organisations for help in managing their cash flow loans around project delivery. Decision
(Ref: Report by Head of Strategic Finance dated 14 January 2014, submitted) |
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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF CHARITIES AND TRUST FUNDS PDF 171 KB Report by Head of Strategic Finance Minutes: The Council considered a report which took forward the decision agreed by the Council on 31 October 2013 in relation to the management of investments for trust funds and charitable funds. Decision The Council:-
(Ref: Report by Head of Strategic Finance dated 14 January 2014, submitted) |
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COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT BILL PDF 163 KB Report by Head of improvement and HR Additional documents: Minutes: The Council considered a report which advised that the Scottish Government had issued a consultation document on the proposed Community Empowerment Bill in November 2013 and the deadline for submission of the response to the Scottish Government is 24 January 2014. Decision The Council considered the draft response to the consultation and agreed the response as submitted and remitted to officers to submit the response to the Scottish Government by the deadline. (Ref: Report by the Executive Director of Customer Services dated 23 January 2014, submitted) |
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SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 PDF 289 KB Report by Head of Improvement and HR Minutes: The Council considered a report which outlined the submission by Community Planning Partnerships (CPP) of Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) annual reports covering 2012-13. Decision The Council:-
(Ref: Report by Executive Director of Customer Services dated 23 January 2014, submitted) |
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OUR ISLANDS: OUR FUTURE PDF 67 KB Report by Acting Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Minutes: The Council considered a report which provided background information on taking forward our own island initiative which it is proposed could also include other Scottish island Councils. Decision 1.
That the
Council keeps a watching brief in regard to the 3 islands Councils
initiative; 2.
Agreed to
the Council developing its own islands initiative including a position
statement for our islands which outlines the key areas for support, including any increased
resources and powers from the Scottish Government and UK Government; 3.
Agreed that
the Council works with other Scottish Islands Councils to determine if there
are common issues and areas of interest that can be developed in partnership; 4.
Agreed to
the Council setting up a short life working group of 7 Members consisting of
Councillors Currie, RE Macintyre, Devon, D MacIntyre and Scoullar (Chair) from
the Administration and Councillors Horn and Strong from the Opposition to
investigate and to take forward the actions above and to meet with the Scottish
and UK Government to present its own case in regard to our islands and their
needs and to seek support and commitment; and (Ref: Report by Acting Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure dated 23 January 2014, submitted) |
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PROPOSED ARGYLL AND BUTE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN NEXT STEPS PDF 100 KB Report by Acting Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Additional documents: Minutes: The Council considered a report which highlighted the representations duly made to the Proposed Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan (LDP) and further outlined the next stages of the process, including the examination stage, in accordance with the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006. Decision To thank all the Officers involved for their work in producing and bringing forward the Development Plan.
(Ref: Report by Acting Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure dated 23 January 2014, submitted) |
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Recommendation by the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee of 4 December 2013 Additional documents: Minutes: The Council considered a recommendation from the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee which provided detail of an un-adopted section of footway adjacent to the old ambulance depot, Lochgilphead and provided an estimated cost of treatment to bring the footpath up to a standard which the Council would find acceptable for adoption purposes. Decision The Council gave approval to implement upgrading works to enable the footpath to reach a standard acceptable for adoption purposes, with funding being taken from the allocation for Mid Argyll Maintenance Budget. (Ref: Recommendation by the MAKI Area Committee of 4 December 2013 and report to that Committee, submitted) |
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SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY SCRUTINY CONSULTATION PDF 52 KB Report by Executive Director of Customer Services Additional documents: Minutes: The Council considered a report which advised that the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) approved an approach where policing related topics would be identified for in-depth scrutiny and they have asked stakeholders including local authorities to identify up to three topics which they would consider it appropriate for scrutiny by the SPA. Decision The Council agreed the topics of:- (a) impact of closure of public counters on the Safer Communities agenda, in particular, any impact on road safety and reduction in speeding (b) analysis of level of underage drinking (c) violence against women/domestic abuse submitted as a result of discussions at the Area Committee Business Days, should make up the Council’s response to the consultation and delegate authority to the Executive Director of Customer Services to finalise the consultation submission to the SPA. (Ref: Report by Executive Director of Customer Services dated 16 January 2014, submitted) |
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HERMITAGE PARK, HERMITAGE LOTTERY FUND OFFER OF AWARD PDF 73 KB Report by Acting Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Additional documents: Minutes: The Council considered a report which sought approval of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Terms of Grant for the grant awarded for the development of Hermitage Park in Helensburgh, and to delegate authority for the Chief Executive of the Council to sign the aforementioned document. Approval is required for the stage one award of funding from HLF and then allows for the necessary work to begin to stage two application. Decision Agreed to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Terms of Grant and delegated authority to the Chief Executive to intimate agreement to the terms to HLF. (Ref: Report by Acting Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure dated 23 January 2014, submitted) Schedule Changes
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