Agenda and minutes

Venue: On a hybrid basis by Microsoft Teams and in the Council Chambers, Kilmory, Lochgilphead

Contact: Lynsey Innis, Senior Committee Assistant, Tel: 01546 604338 

Items
Note No. Item

1.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received on behalf of Councillors Donald Kelly and Tommy MacPherson.

 

Having noted the absence of Councillors Kelly and MacPherson, the Governance Manager advised that the Campbeltown Common Good Fund was inquorate and as such was unable to transact any business.

 

The meeting was re-scheduled to take place by Microsoft Teams at 3:00pm on Monday, 19 June 2023. 

 

The meeting re-convened on Monday, 19 June 2023.

 

Present:         Councillor John Armour (Chair)

Councillor Donald Kelly

 

Attending:      Shona Barton, Governance Manager

 

Having noted the absence of Councillor MacPherson, the Governance Manager advised that the Campbeltown Common Good Fund was inquorate and as such was a consultation meeting.

 

The Governance Manager further advised the remaining Trustees that following a decision made by Council at their meeting on Thursday, 19 May 2022, a delegation had been given to the Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support (or his representative) to determine applications in consultation with Ward 1 Members, and the decisions are recorded on that basis.

 

2.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest intimated. 

3.

Minute of previous meeting of Campbeltown Common Good Fund, held on 1 March 2023 pdf icon PDF 20 KB

Minutes:

The Minute of the Campbeltown Common Good Fund, held on 1 March 2023, was approved as a correct record. 

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4.

Campbeltown Common Good Fund - Financial Information

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4a

Financial Statement

Minutes:

Members gave consideration to a report detailing the current position of the investment transaction activity for the period. 

 

Decision

 

Members agreed to note the statement and balance of income available. 

 

(Reference:  Financial Statement, Simmers & Co Chartered Accountants, dated 7 June 2023, submitted)

 

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4b

Accounts for Year Ended 31 March 2023

Minutes:

Members gave consideration to the annual accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023. 

 

Decision

 

Members agreed to note the contents of the annual accounts. 

 

(Reference:  Annual Accounts, Simmers & Co Chartered Accountants, dated 31 March 2023, submitted)

 

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5.

Common Good Fund Applications

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5a

Mull of Kintyre Music and Arts Association

Minutes:

Members gave consideration to the application from the Mull of Kintyre Music and Arts Association.

 

Decision

 

Members agreed to award the group £6,000 to assist with the 2023 Mull of Kintyre Music Festival.  

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5b

Kintyre Food Bank

Minutes:

Members gave consideration to the application from Kintyre Food Bank.

 

Decision

 

Members agreed to award the group £1,600 to assist in the provision of enhanced packages for families during the school holidays.

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5c

Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10K (MOK Run)

Minutes:

Members gave consideration to the application from the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10K (MOK Run).

 

Decision

 

Members agreed to award the group £2,000 to provide each participant with a handmade Campbeltown Pottery medal.

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5d

Keeping It Local CIC

Minutes:

Members gave consideration to the application from Keeping It Local CIC. 

 

Decision

 

Members agreed to award the group £500 to assist with the cost of the administration and promotion of walking tours in Campbeltown. 

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6.

End of Project Monitoring

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the End of Project Monitoring information provided in respect of all awards granted for the 2021/22 financial year.  Members noted the ongoing work of Committee Services in ensuring that contact is made in respect of awards where the End of Project Monitoring information remains outstanding.

 

Decision

 

Members agreed to note the information provided. 

7.

Consideration of current Criteria pdf icon PDF 239 KB

Minutes:

Members gave consideration to the current criteria of the Fund.  Discussion was had on a number of possible areas of amendment/inclusion including where an application forms part of a wider project, as much information as possible on other funding sources should be provided.

 

 

Decision

 

Members agreed that the Governance Manager would look to update the criteria as outlined above and circulate to Members for agreement before it goes live. 

8.

Any Other Competent Business

Minutes:

The Governance Manager provided a short update to Members on the ongoing work to raise awareness of the Fund, with it being noted that the Campbeltown Courier may be interested in running an article on the Fund later in the year. 

9.

Date of Next Meeting

Minutes:

Trustees noted that the next meeting of the Campbeltown Common Good Fund would take place on Wednesday, 6 September 2023.