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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Donald Kelly, David Kinniburgh, Roddy McCuish, Sir Jamie McGrigor, Ellen Morton, Gary Mulvaney and Alan Reid. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: There were none intimated. |
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Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee held on 12 September 2019 Minutes: The Minutes of the meeting of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee held on 12 September 2019 were approved as a correct record. |
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PERFORMANCE REPORTING FINANCIAL QUARTER 2 PDF 63 KB Report by Executive Director Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a report that presented the FQ2 Performance report 2019/20 for the Development and Economic Growth Service and the Roads and Infrastructure Service. Decision The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Services Committee noted the FQ2 2019/20 Performance Report as presented. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth and Roads and Infrastructure Services dated 14 November 2019, submitted) |
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Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth and Roads and Infrastructure Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report that presented the Draft Service Plans 2020-23 for Roads and Infrastructure Services and Development and Economic Growth. Decision The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee noted the Draft Service Plans 2020-23, without finance, as presented prior to consideration by the Policy and Resources Committee on 20 February 2020 and full Council on 27 February 2020 for budget allocation. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Service and Roads and Infrastructure Services dated 12 November 2019, submitted) |
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The Chair intimated that Councillors Kieron Green and Elaine Robertson, who were not members of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee, had notified him that they wished, in terms of Standing Order 22.1, to speak and vote on the following item of business (Lismore Ferry Replacement). The Chair confirmed that he would exercise his discretion to allow them to speak and vote on this item. |
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LISMORE FERRY REPLACEMENT PDF 112 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to an update report regarding the required vessel replacement for the passenger ferry which operates from Port Appin to the Isle of Lismore. Decision The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee – 1. Noted that discussions with Transport Scotland regarding the ferry transfer are ongoing. 2. Noted that officers are taking steps to procure a replacement vessel should it become necessary, estimated to cost around £500k. 3. Agreed to recommend that the Policy and Resources Committee and Council, as part of the budget process, consider the capital resourcing required to replace MV The Lismore should the transfer of ferries not be finalised before the 2020/2021 budget is agreed. 4. Agreed that the Chair contact the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands to seek a meeting to discuss the matter as soon as possible. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated November 2019, submitted) |
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CAMPBELTOWN FLOOD PREVENTION SCHEME PDF 179 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee gave consideration
to a report that updated them on the progress of the Campbeltown
Flood Prevention Scheme, which has now proceeded to formal (planning)
notification under the terms of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009
(‘the Act’). Decision The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee agreed – 1.
To approve the preliminary
and final confirmation of the notified Campbeltown
Flood Protection Scheme with modifications. 2.
To request that the Council, as part of the budget
process, consider the £270k
of capital funding required in the 20/21 financial year and additional funding
in subsequent years, which would be subject to Outline Business Case/Full
Business Case approvals. 3.
To note construction of the final scheme would be
subject to approval of Outline Business and Full Business cases prior to tender
and tender award respectively. If approved additional funding may be needed as
indicated in Table 1 of the submitted report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated November 2019,
submitted) |
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CEMETERY ASSET REPORT 2019 PDF 145 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report that presented a summary of the Council’s cemeteries as at September 2019. The report provided current information on the condition of the cemeteries including available lair space. The report highlighted the need for a decision to either reduce the active (live) cemeteries or prioritise funding for cemeteries from the Capital Budget and extend the cemeteries providing more lair space. Decision The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee – 1. Agreed that a community consultation is undertaken seeking views on the draft policies detailed in paragraphs 4.10 to 4.15 of the submitted report. 2. Noted that a further report would be presented to Members detailing the consultation feedback and proposing a set of cemetery policies. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated October 2019, submitted) |
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ANNUAL STATUS AND OPTIONS REPORT 2019 PDF 131 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report that introduced the Annual Status and Options Report which makes an analytical assessment of the condition of the Council’s road network and associated infrastructure as well as setting out projected conditions based on varying levels of investment. Decision The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee – 1. Endorsed the Annual Status and Options Report and the positive analytical feedback it provided with regard to the improvement of the Council’s Road Condition Index as a result of the ongoing investment in roads reconstruction works. 2. Noted that the Annual Status and Options Report informs key elements of the Roads and Infrastructure Asset Management Plan that in turn informs the budget setting process. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated October 2019, submitted) |
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ROADS RESURFACING SCRUTINY REVIEW PDF 56 KB Recommendation from the Audit and Scrutiny Committee held on 24 September 2019 Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report that provided an update on the outcome of the recent roads resurfacing scrutiny review. The report also confirmed that an action plan would be brought forward to a future meeting of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee. Decision The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee - 1. Endorsed the report from the Audit and Scrutiny Committee. 2. Noted that Roads and Infrastructure Services would bring forward an action plan to a future Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated November 2019, submitted) |
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RESULTS OF THE SEAWEED FARMING FEASIBILITY STUDY PDF 94 KB Executive Director with the responsibility for Employability Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report that presented the final feasibility study on the setting up of seaweed farms in Argyll and Bute coastal waters. It was intended that the report would guide both the public sector and private investors about the requirements of setting up seaweed farming In Argyll and Bute. Decision The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee – 1. Noted the content of the report. 2. Approved the content of the final report for publication (at Appendix 2 to the submitted report) and gave approval for a presentation on the published report at the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association (SSIA) conference in the Corran Halls, Oban on 18 February 2020. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Employability dated 11 November 2019, submitted) |
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL EMPLOYABILITY FINANCIAL UPDATE PDF 149 KB Report by Executive Director with the responsibility for Employability Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report that provided an update on the current financial position of Argyll and Bute Council’s Employability Team. Decision The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee – 1.
Noted
the content of the report. 2.
Agreed
that quarterly financial updates continue to be provided to the Council’s
Strategic Management Team (SMT) coupled with the continued detailed monthly
monitoring by the Employability Team in liaison with Strategic Finance to
enable action to be taken to mitigate any significant deficit position going
forward. 3.
Noted
the requirement to submit a bid to Skills Development Scotland by 2 December
2019 in the hope of securing a caseload allocation through the Employability
Fund for 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 21 November 2019, submitted) |
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HOUSING ANNUAL ASSURANCE PDF 166 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report that outlined the Council’s Housing Annual Assurance Statement which became a requirement through the Scottish Housing Regulator in 2019. Decision The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee approved the Annual Assurance Statement contained at Appendix 1 to the submitted report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 15 November 2019, submitted) |
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ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS - UPDATE PDF 106 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Minutes: A report that provided a brief update on the work to improve customer service in Roads and Infrastructure Services since the meeting of the Committee in June was before the Committee for noting. Decision The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee noted the content of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated November 2019, submitted) |
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ENVIRONMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE WORK PLAN PDF 51 KB Minutes: The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee work plan was before the Committee for noting. Decision The Committee noted the work plan as at December 2019. (Reference: Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee Work Plan as at December 2019, submitted) |