Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Councillors Aileen Morton, Ellen Morton, Maurice Corry, Gary Mulvaney and Chief Superintendent Barry McEwan.

Councillor V Dance, as a result of comments arising from discussion of the identity of the owners of land, declared a non financial interest in part 3.8 of item 8 and took no part in the discussion of that item.

Councillor J Robb declared a non financial interest in part 3.9 of item 8 by reason of a family member being a member of the group and took no part in the discussion of this item.

Councillor R Macintyre declared a financial interest in part 3.18 of item 8 by reason of being a member of the groups committee and took no part in the discussion of this item.

The Minute of the Area Committee of 12^th February 2013 were approved as a correct record subject to the following amendments:-

At item 4, paragraph 2; an “E” should be inserted between “Councillor” and “Morton”

At item 4, paragraphs 3 and 4; the words “Nesbit” should be replaced with “Nisbet”

There were no public questions.

Presentation on structure of new Scottish Police Service by Chief Superintendent Barry McEwan.

Having received apologies from the Chief Superintendant this item was continued to the June Area Committee.

Report by Roads Assets Manager

Councillor R Macintyre expressed his apologies for being late and joined the meeting at this stage.

Members heard from the Roads Performance Manager on the Capital Roads Reconstruction Programme for 2012 - 2015.

Decision

The Committee noted the information contained in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services.

(Reference:  Report by the Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Service dated 28^th March 2013 – submitted and tabled)

Report by IOD Programme Manager

Members heard from the Project Officer on the Area Scorecard with exceptional performance for financial quarter 3 of 2012 -13.

Decision

The Committee noted the exceptional performance presented on the Scorecard and asked that more information on the nature of the complaints regarding Waste Collection be submitted to a future meeting.

(Reference: Report by the Head of Improvement and HR – submitted)

Report by Community Development Manager

Councillor V Dance, as a result of comments arising from discussion of the identity of the owners of land declared a non financial interest in the Helensburgh Community Woodlands Group item, left the meeting and took no part in the determination of that item.

Councillor J Robb, having declared a non financial interest in the Helensburgh Amateur Athletics, left the meeting and took no part in the discussion or determination of that item.

Councillor R Macintyre, having declared a financial interest in the Rosneath Peninsula Highland Games, left the meeting and took no part in the discussion or determination of that item.

The Community Development Officer spoke on the recommendations for the award of Third Sector Grants

Decision

1. The Committee determined the Third Sector Grants as follows:-

(Reference: Report by the Community Development Manager dated 2^nd April 2013 – submitted)

Report and Presentation by Bill Brackenridge, Independent Chair and

Rebecca Barr, Area Manager Adult Protection

The Committee considered a report by the Independent Chair of the Argyll and Bute Adult Protection Committee on the Adult Protection Biennial Report.

Decision

Noted the contents of the report.

(Ref: Report by Independent Chair of the Argyll and Bute Adult Protection Committee, submitted)

Report by Area Governance Manager

Members heard from the Head of Governance and Law on the elected Member representation on the Helensburgh and Lomond ACHA Local Area Committee.

Decision

The Committee agreed to continue this item to the June Area Committee.

(Reference: Report by the Area Governance Manager dated 19^th March 2013 – submitted)

Report by Roads Technician, Development and Infrastructure

Members heard from the Technical Officer on the request by the Helensburgh CHORD project design team to extend the dates of the contractors site compound during the construction phase.

Decision

The Committee:-

1.         Approves the request for an extension in the time period from the Helensburgh CHORD project team for the provision of the contractor’s compound during the period of the construction phase including the initial mobilisation period.  Programme dates 8^th April 2013 – 30^th August 2014.

2.         Agrees that no charge be made for use of this area of the car park through this period.

(Reference: Report by the Technical Officer – submitted)

The Committee resolved in terms of Section 50A(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 and 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

Report by the Executive Director – Customer Services.

Members heard from the Asset Manager on the offer received in respect of the Pavilion and outdoor recreational facilities at Hermitage Park, Helensburgh which was recently advertised for lease for the 2013 summer season.

Decision

The Committee agreed to the recommendations contained in the report by the Executive Director of Customer Services.

(Reference: Report by the Executive Director of Customer Services dated 26^th March 2013 – submitted)

Report by Executive Director – Customer Services.

Members heard from the Asset Manager on the current status of the former Garelochhead Library and the investigations being undertaken with regard to options on the future use or development of the property.

Decision

The Committee agreed to the recommendations contained in the report by the Executive Director of Customer Services.

(Reference: Report by the Executive Director of Customer Services dated 28^th March 2013 – submitted)