Agenda and minutes

Apologies were submitted on behalf of Councillor Jim Lynch.

Councillor Green advised that he had been appointed as an informal liaison between the Area Committee and Oban Pride, that he does not have any material association or financial interest and that in view of this he would participate in the discussion on the funding application at item 9(c) of these minutes

The minutes from the meeting held on 14 March 2022 were approved as a correct record.

The minute from the Special meeting held on 29 March 2022 were approved as a correct record.

Report by Governance Officer

The Trustees considered a report from the Governance Officer on the appointment of a new Chair.

Decision

It was agreed that Councillor Andrew Kain would be appointed as Chair of the Oban Common Good Fund.

(Ref. Report by Governance Officer dated 21 June 2022 submitted)

Report by Governance Officer

The Trustees considered a report by the Governance Office in respect of the Role of Observers.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to keep the existing arrangements for Observers as well as requesting that the Governance Officer make contact Oban Community Council to seek their nomination for the first observer role, and also to make contact with the recently nominated religious representatives to invite them to continue in the roles.

(Ref. Report by Governance Officer dated 21 June 2022 submitted)

The Trustees 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 respectively of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

Report by Simmers & Co

The draft annual accounts detailing the current position of investment transaction for period 1st April 2021 to 31^st March 2022 were presented by David MacGregor with Trustees being invited to approve them.

Decision

The Trustees noted the draft accounts and also noted that these would be submitted to a future meeting for approval, once audited.

Following the financial update the Trustees were asked to set the budget for 2022/23.

Decision

The Trustees agreed that the annual budget for 2022/23 would be £50,000.

(Ref Financial Update as prepared by Simmers & Co dated 31^st March 2022)

The Trustees were invited to consider the End of Project Monitoring Form from Oban Saints Football Club.

Decision

The Trustees noted the end of project report.

(Ref:  End of Project Monitoring Form, submitted)

The Trustees were invited to consider the End of Project Monitoring Form from McDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust.

Decision

The Trustees noted the end of project report.

(Ref:  End of Project Monitoring Form, submitted)

The Trustees were invited to consider the End of Project Monitoring Form from the Lorn Drama Festival.

Decision

The Trustees noted the end of project report.

(Ref:  End of Project Monitoring Form, submitted)

The Trustees considered the application submitted by Oban Bowling Club.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award £5,000 to the Oban Bowling Club.

(Ref Application from Oban Bowling Club submitted)

The Trustees considered the application submitted by Oban Lifesaving Club.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award £5,000 to the Oban Lifesaving Club.

(Ref. Application by Oban Lifesaving Club submitted)

The Trustees considered the application submitted from Oban Pride.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award £3,800 to Oban Pride.

(Ref Application from Oban Pride submitted)

The date for the next meeting was set for Wednesday, 3^rd August 2022 at 10.00am and would be held by MS Teams.

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