Agenda and minutes

No apologies were noted.

Councillor Robertson declared a non-financial interest on Item 5 on the basis that a family member is a trustee of McDougall of Dunollie. 

Councillor McGrigor declared a non-financial interest on Item 6a as a member of the Argyllshire Gathering.

Councillor Robertson declared a non-financial interest on Item 6b as a member of Crossroads. 

Councillor Lynch declared a non-financial interest on Item 6c a member of the Board of the Grab Trust.

Marri Malloy declared a non-financial interest on Item 6f as a member of the Soroba Community Enterprise

Councillor Robertson declared a non-financial interest on Item 7a on the basis she is a founder member of the Oban Access Panel.

Minutes of the meeting held on 26^th November 2020 were approved as a correct record.

The Council resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the press and public for the following items of business on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 6 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

A financial statement detailing the current position of investment transaction for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 January 2021 was considered.

Decision

The Trustees noted the information provided and requested that the Committee Manager seek clarification on the Forecast Revenue amount, from the accountant

(Ref:  Financial Statement by Simmers & Co dated  31 January 2021, submitted)

The Trustees considered a report that provided the latest information regarding the grant payments that had been approved during the financial year 2019/20 and 2020/21 but remain unpaid.

Decision

The Trustees noted the report and agreed to extend the period of draw down to 21 August 2021 in respect of McDougall of Dunollie application.

(Ref: Report by Governance Officer dated 1 March 2021, submitted)

The Trustees noted the end of project report.

The Trustees noted the end of project report.

The Trustees noted the end of project report.

The Trustees noted the end of project report.

The Trustees noted the end of project report.

The Trustees noted the end of project report.

Having declared an interest in the application by Oban and District Access Panel, the Chair left the meeting at this point and Councillor McGrigor took the chair for the following item.

The Trustees considered the application submitted by Oban and District Access Panel.

Decision.

After careful consideration by the Trustees the application was rejected as it did not meet the application criteria.

Councillor Elaine Robertson returned to the meeting at this point and resumed the Chair.

The Trustees considered the application submitted by Oban Sailing Club.

Decision

It was agreed to award the group with the full amount applied for of £430.

The Trustees set the next meeting date of Tuesday 25^th May 2021 @ 2.30pm.

E1       Paragraph 6  Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (other than the authority).