Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of the following:-

 

Ishabel Bremner, Economic Development Manager

Alison McIlroy, Service Officer – Grounds and Horticulture

Brian Reid, Team Leader – Children and Families

Lloyd Wells. Team Leader – Social Work.

None.

 

 

 

The Chairman ruled and the Committee agreed, in terms of Standing Order 3.2.2 that reports regarding the Clock Lodge, Kilmory, dealt with at item 14 of this minute, be taken as a matter of urgency due to a decision being needed before the next scheduled Area Committee meeting in June 2011.

 

 

 

 

The Minutes from the previous meeting held on 9 February 2011 were approved as a true record.

There were no questions submitted.

A report by Julian Green, Technical Officer.

The Committee considered a report providing updates on outstanding road-related issues in the MAKI area.

 

The Chair welcomed Jim Smith, the new Head of Roads and Amenity Services, to the meeting.

 

Councillor McAlpine stated that the Carradale Road still needed urgent remedial work and asked if a representative from Roads could attend a Community Council meeting to address these issues.  Julian Green replied that if a request was received he would endeavour to meet with the Community Council. 

 

Decision:

 

The Committee agreed to note the report.

 

(Ref:  A report by the Technical Officer, dated 6 April 2011, submitted).

A report by Paul Convery, Planning Development Officer.

 

Members are encouraged to read this report prior to the Area Committee meeting to enable amendments and changes to the document before it goes to Public Consultation.

 

Sybil Johnson (01546 604308) is available to discuss any queries arising from the report.

The Committee considered a report setting out Argyll and Bute Council’s land use planning policy, the first formal stage of the emerging Local Development Plan (LDP).

 

Decision

 

The Committee agreed:-

 

i.                     To approve the Main Issues Report as a basis for public consultation and delegate the Development Policy Manager to submit the Main Issues Report to the Council’s Executive for final approval and then the Scottish Ministers, subject to amending the document as per the changes agreed at the meeting. 

ii.                   To delegate to the Development Policy Manager to undertake the Main Issues Report public consultation in line with the statutory requirements and the Participation Statement as set out in the latest version of the Development Plan Scheme (DPS).

 

 

(Ref:  A report by the Development Policy Manager,  dated 6 April 2011, submitted).

A report by Alison McIlroy.

The Committee considered a report detailing the management rules currently being used by Angus Council in regards parks and open spaces.

 

Decision:

 

2.1       Members agreed the rules in Appendix 1 currently used by Angus Council, for which we have approval to adopt, as being particularly suitable to our service requirements. 

2.2       Members agreed to note the byelaws and legislation currently in place to advise on behaviour, for example, legislation relating to dog fouling and existing byelaws regarding drinking in public places.

2.3       Members agreed to note the availability of supplementary voluntary schemes, mainly regarding responsible dog ownership, which could be promoted locally to support the aims of formal Management Rules .

 

 

(Ref: A report by the Service Officer, Ground and Horticulture, dated 6 April 2011, submitted).

A report by Audrey Baird, Community Development Officer.

The Committee considered a report by the Community Development Manager detailing the proposed recommendations for the award of Third Sector Grants (including Events and Festivals) to Third Sector organisations in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands.

 

Motion:

 

To approve the recommended awards to organisations as listed in the report submitted by the Community Development Manager.  That in regard 2.15 – Kintyre Youth Enquiry Service – the Community Development Manager will investigate and clarify the level of funding in regards their Service Level Agreement and report back to the MAKI Area Committee, no award will be made until this information has been submitted and considered. 

 

Moved by Councillor Donald MacMillan, seconded by Councillor Hay.

 

Amendment:

 

To approve the recommended awards to organisations as listed in the report submitted by the Community Development manager with the exception of those listed below.

 

Moved by Councillor Anne Horn, seconded by Councillor John McAlpine.

 

 

Organisation	Total project costs	Recommendation
2.7 Islay and Jura Dolphins	£3000.00	£1500.00
2.14 Kintyre Recycling Ltd	£19,360.00	£3000.00
2.21 Mid Argyll Transport	£21,150.00	£2000.00
2.22 Mull of Kintyre Music and Arts Association	£70,000.00	£3500.00
2.24 Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Mid Argyll	£5,846.00	£1500.00
2.28 Tarbert Festivals Committee	£13,000.00	£2500
Total Recommended		£14,000.00

 

 

 

 

That in regard 2.15 – Kintyre Youth Enquiry Service – the Community Development Manager will investigate and clarify the level of funding in regards their Service Level Agreement and report back to the MAKI Area Committee, no award will be made until this information has been submitted and considered. 

 

 

 

The requisite number of Members required the vote to be taken by calling the roll, and Members voted as follows:

 

Motion                                                            Amendment

 

Councillor Robin Currie                                  Councillor Rory Colville

Councillor Donald MacMillan                           Councillor Alison Hay

                                                                        Councillor Anne Horn

                                                                        Councillor Donald Kelly          

                                                                        Councillor John McAlpine

                                                                        Councillor Douglas Philand

                                                                        Councillor John Semple

 

 

The Amendment was carried by 7 votes to 2 and the Committee resolved accordingly.

 

(Ref: A report by Margaret Fyfe, Community Development Manager, dated 6 April 2011, submitted).

 

A report by Shirley MacLeod, Area Customer Services Manager.

The Committee considered a report summarising progress made by services in delivering the agreed Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Plan.

 

Discussion ensued

 

 

Decision:

 

The Committee agreed:-

 

i.                     To note the progress which has been made by relevant services in the  financial year 2010/11 in delivering the agreed Area Plan for Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands.

ii.                   That the Area Governance Manager would enact upon the discussed changes to the MAKI Area Plan and circulate this to Members for their perusal. A workshop to consider and finalise the detailed content of the Area Plan will be held at the scheduled MAKI Business meeting on 11 May 2011 to which all Members and identified officers will be invited.

iii.                A scorecard would be produced detailing agreed amendments to the Area Plan.  This would come to the June Area Committee for further discussion.

 

(Ref: A report by Area Governance Manager, dated 6 April 2011, submitted).

 

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 Paragraph 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

A verbal  report to update Members.

The Committee considered a report for the proposed realignment of the coast and ferry berth at Tayinloan. 

 

Decision:

 

The Committee agreed to note the contents of the report.

 

 

(Ref:  A report by the Estates Surveyor, dated 6 April 2011, submitted).

A report by Caroline Sheen, Estates Surveyor.

The Chair ruled, and the Committee agreed, to adjourn the meeting for lunch at 1.15p.m. and reconvene at 1.45p.m.

 

Councillor Robin left the meeting at 1.15p.m.

 

 

The Committee considered a report seeking approval to offer prospective purchasers of Kirkland the opportunity to make an offer of purchase for the gardens at Dell Road, Campbeltown.

 

Decision:

 

The Committee agreed to recommendations 2.1 and 2.2 of the report.

 

 

 (Ref:  A report by the Estates Surveyor, dated  6 April 2011, submitted).

A report by Roy Alexander, Estates Surveyor.

 

 

The Committee gave consideration to a report updating Members in respect of the above following earlier reports which came to MAKI Area Committee meetings on 7 December 2010 and 9 February 2011.

 

Decision:

 

            2.1  The Committee agreed to liaise with the Planning Department to

 ascertain any plans for future development of the site in regards to the

 proposed housing development.

            2.2 The Committee agreed that an updated report would come to a future

                  MAKI Area Committee for further consideration.

 

(Ref: A report by the Estates Surveyor, dated 6 April 2011, submitted).

A report by Hugh Blake, Senior Estates Surveyor.

The Committee considered a report updating Members on the various surplus properties within the MAKI area.

 

Decision:

 

2.1              The Committee agreed to note the contents of the report.

2.2              The Committee agreed that the Workshop,  MacBraynes Lane,

             Lochgilphead would be put back on the market.

 

 

(Ref: A report by the Senior Estates Surveyor,  dated 6 April, 2011, submitted).

A report by Hugh Blake, Senior Estates Surveyor.  

The Committee considered a report advising of the current status with regard to the Clock Lodge and the potential options regarding the future of the property.

 

Decision:

 

The Committee agreed to note the contents of the report.

 

(Ref: A report by the Senior Estates Surveyor dated 1 April 2011, submitted).