Issue - meetings

The Minute of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee meeting held on 7 December 2016 was approved as a true record, subject to the following amendment:-

Item 4, paragraph 8:- 

Reference to the Meadowbank area of Campbeltown to be amended to read Meadowburn. 

Matters Arising:-

Councillor Horn provided an update in relation to the flooding issues in Tarbert.  She advised that a date had been set for the meeting between Ward 2 Members and the Regional Communities Manager of Scottish Water. 

Councillor Kelly enquired as to whether a report would be brought to the April meeting of the Area Committee outlining proposals for dealing with flooding in the John Street and Saddell Street areas of Campbeltown.  The Area Committee Manager advised that she had received assurances from the Head of Roads and Amenity Services that a report would be brought to a future Area Committee meeting.  Mrs Barton agreed to speak to the Head of Roads and Amenity Services about bringing this report to the April Area Committee meeting. 

Councillor Kelly asked for an update in relation to the smell of raw sewage in the Meadowburn area of Campbeltown which was affecting some properties.  The Area Committee Manager advised that she had taken the matter up with Scottish Water, and was awaiting a response from the appropriate team on a possible solution to the problem. 

Councillor Currie advised that he had not received an update from the Head of Roads and Amenity Services in relation to the poor state of repair of the road to Oa on Islay.  The Area Committee Manager advised of email correspondence, which she believed to be the response required.  Having established that this was not the case, Mrs Barton agreed to seek clarity from the Head of Roads and Amenity Services in this regard and feedback to Ward 2 Members by email. 

Councillor McAlpine asked for an update in relation to a report being provided to Members in relation to Christmas lighting.  The Area Committee Manager advised that a report was being taken to the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee on this matter.  Following discussion in relation to ongoing issues in the Campbeltown area, and the need to keep community groups up-to-date, the Area Committee Manager agreed to feedback the concerns of the Committee to the Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services and request that a report be brought to the next meeting of the Area Committee.