Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were intimated by Councillor John Armour.

Having noted the absence of Councillor Armour, Shona Barton, Area Committee Manager advised that the Campbeltown Common Good Fund meeting was inquorate and as such was a consultation meeting. 

The Area Committee Manager further advised the remaining Ward 1 Members that following a decision made by the Council at the meeting on Thursday 25 June 2015, a temporary delegation had been given to the Executive Director of Customer Services (or his representative) to determine applications in consultation with Ward 1 Members, and the decisions are recorded on that basis.   

Councillor Rory Colville declared a non-financial interest in relation to the application for South Kintyre Development Trust, which is dealt with at item 6(a) of this Minute due to the reason that he was the Chair of the Trust. 

The Minute of the previous meeting held on 25 June 2015 was approved as a true record. 

Members considered a report detailing the current position of the investment transaction activity for the period. 

Decision:

Members agreed:

1.    to note the statement and the balance of income available; and

2.    requested that a breakdown in relation to the Stockbrokers fees be provided for the next meeting of the Common Good Fund. 

Members gave consideration to the letter from Dalintober and Millknowe Tenants and Residents Association.   General discussion was had in relation to the proposed bonfire event.  Members requested that the Area Committee Manager write to the Association to establish how much of the previous award was unused. 

Decision:

The Executive Director of Customer Services determined by his representative, to agree the reallocation of unused funds for the planned bonfire night fireworks and bonfire as a thank you to the community for their help and support.   

Having previously declared an interest in the following item, Councillor Colville left the room and took no part in discussion of this item. 

Members gave consideration to the application from South Kintyre Development Trust to assist in the costs of the refurbishment of the Campbeltown Town Hall.  The Area Committee Manager reminded Members of their decision at the meeting on 5 June 2013, when it was agreed that an annual award of £6,000 per annum for a period of 5 years would be awarded to the Trust if needed. 

Decision:

The Executive Director of Customer Services determined by his representative to award the group £6,000.00, to be used to support the Revenue costs of the building, once the project has been completed. 

There was no other business to consider at this time. 

The next meeting of the Campbeltown Common Good Fund is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 2^nd December 2015 within the Council Chambers, Kilmory, Lochgilphead.