Agenda and minutes

The Central Governance Manager welcomed those present to the inaugural meeting of the Sub-Committee and advised that apologies had been received from Councillor Gary Mulvaney who had been appointed Chair of the Sub-Committee.  She advised that there had been no vice chair appointed to the sub-committee and in terms of the standing orders the remaining Members were required to appoint a Chair.  Councillor Colville nominated Councillor McCuish, this was seconded by Councillor Scoullar, and it was unanimously agreed to appoint Councillor McCuish as Chair.

Councillor McCuish took the Chair and introductions were made.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Gary Mulvaney.

There were no declarations of interest intimated.

Report by Executive Director – Customer Services

The Sub-Committee gave consideration to a report advising them on the decision taken by the Executive Director – Customer Services to refuse the asset transfer request submitted by Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust in respect of Gigha Ferry Terminal car park for transfer of ownership for £1 in accordance with the recommendation from the Asset Transfer Group.  The sub-committee were invited to make a final determination on the asset transfer request.

Decision

The Sub-Committee –

1.    Refused the asset transfer request by Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust in respect of the Isle of Gigha Ferry Terminal Car Park in accordance with the reasonable grounds for refusal as set out by the Asset Transfer Group and the Executive Director of Customer Services; and as detailed at paragraph 4.12 of the submitted report.

2.    Requested that officers explore with the Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust other avenues short of an asset transfer request transferring ownership that could be utilised to advance their proposal.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Customer Services dated 24 April 2019, submitted)