Decision details

Apologies were intimated by:

Councillor Robin Currie

Councillor Douglas Philand

Kate MacAulay, NHS Highland

David C Jardine, Forest District Manager

Jim Frame (SEPA)

Benedict Tustin (SEPA)

Rod Buchanan (ACHA)

Stewart Clark (Argyll and Bute Council)

Douglas Blades (Argyll and Bute Council)

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained that the Amenity Services Area Manager – Tom Murphy had given a short presentation to Members in regards the proposed Amenity Service savings and welcomed input from the MAP in regards the review of this process.

Discussion continued and various issues and initiatives were outlined and Mr Murphy emphasised that he welcomed opportunities which would help establish partnerships with local Community Councils to address the proposed service reduction in the local area.

The issue of officers attending local Community Council meetings was raised and Mr Murphy highlighted that a reduction in his management structure negated attendance at all meetings, but that he could arrange officer attendance for specific issues.

The group drew attention to Insurance cover for duties which may be undertaken on a voluntary basis.

Decision

The group agreed that:-

1.                  The Amenity Services Manager would organise a date to meet with

            Community Council representatives to give a fuller presentation and to

            explore any initiatives or suggestions that could be undertaken locally.

           A representative of Argyll and Bute Council or the insurers would also

           attend this meeting to advise on any insurance cover issues raised.