Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and general introductions were made. 

Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of:-

Tommy Millar, The Laggan Community Council

Simon Richmond, Caledonian MacBrayne

Colin McCourt, Caledonian MacBrayne

The Minute of the Campbeltown Ferry Sub-group meeting held on 3 February 2016 was approved as a true record. 

Report and extract from Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee, dated 6 April 2016

The group considered a report which was presented to the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee on 6 April 2016 and the subsequent decision of the Area Committee in relation to the future administration of the group. 

Brian Gordon of Transport Scotland outlined the consultation arrangements in place for Ferry Committees, and the tier structure for elevating issues to the appropriate Ferry Users Group (FUG) which are chaired by HITRANS.  Discussion was had in relation to the geography of the area and the possible Ferry Users Groups that the Ferry Committee could link into.  Mr Gordon advised that the group would be best served on the Clyde Ferry Users Group.

Further discussion took place in respect of the frequency of meetings of the Ferry Committee and the representation of Strategic Partners at both the Ferry Committee and Ferry Users Group and to how the newly formed “Ferry Committee” would gain recognition by the Ferry Users Group with Mr Gordon confirming that he would contact HITRANS to advise of the formation of the group.  The Area Committee Manager advised of the Council procedure for the appointment of an elected member representative.  

Outcome:

The group agreed to:-

1.    note the decision of the Area Committee; and

2.    agreed to rename the group the Campbeltown Ferry Committee

(Ref:  Report by Executive Director of Customer Services, dated 6 April 2016, submitted.)

For updating

The group gave consideration to the draft constitution which outlined the name, purpose, membership, working arrangements and dissolution of the group.  Discussion took place in respect of  the membership and working arrangements with the group requesting that the following amendments are made:

Membership

Removal of Visit Scotland, Southworth Development, HIE and Transport Scotland

Addition of Harbour Master, Leisure Operator and Independent Traveller

Working Arrangements

To amend item 2 to read “There will be at least 6 meetings per year of the Committee.  Additional meetings can be called by the chairperson if there are items of urgency to be dealt with.”

Further discussion took place in respect of agendas and minutes and identifying appropriate representatives from the groupings on the membership lists.  The Area Committee Manager agreed to write to the appropriate groupings to seek nominations in this regard.

Outcome:

The group agreed to adopt the draft constitution subject to the amendments outlined above, a copy of which is appended to these Minutes.

(Ref:  Draft Constitution, dated 4 May 2016, submitted.)

Discussion facilitated by Transport Scotland and Calmac

Discussion of this item took place under item 4 of this minute. 

The group agreed that the next meeting would take place on or around Wednesday 15 June 2016.  The Senior Area Committee Assistant agreed to liaise with Calmac to ascertain their availability on this date and confirm to the group by email.