Agenda and minutes

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Members heard from the Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services on the proposed Festive Lighting for in and around Oban Town Centre.

Decision

The Committee agreed:-

i.                     To note the report.

ii.                   The Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services would clarify the funding.

iii.                  Delegate the approval for the choice of the proposed features is given to the Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services in consultation with the Lead and Deputy Lead of the Area Committee and David Finlayson of the Oban Traders Association.

(Reference: Report by the Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services dated 11^th September 2012 – 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 items 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.

Members heard from the Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services on the current position with regard to land at Glenshellach, Oban.

Motion

That the recommendations of the report by the Executive Directors of Development and Infrastructure Services and Customer Services be approved.

Moved by Councillor Mary-Jean Devon, Seconded by Councillor Duncan MacIntyre

Amendment

That the matter is not heard at the Council meeting due to lack of information on the development potential of the ground, the extent of liabilities association with it, the OSPA Designation, the Safe Walking Route to School and the lack of a Business Case.

Moved by Councillor Roddie McCuish, Seconded by Councillor Fred Hall

On a show of hands

Motion 4 votes

Amendment 4 votes

On votes being equal the Chair gave her casting vote in favour of the amendment.

Decision

That the matter is not heard at the Council meeting due to lack of information on the development potential of the ground, the extent of liabilities association with it, the OSPA Designation, the Safe Walking Route to School and the lack of a Business Case.

(Reference: Report by the Executive Directors of Development and Infrastructure Services and Customer Services dated 31^st August 2012 – submitted)