Apologies were intimated by:
Councillor Robin Currie
Councillor Douglas Philand
Kate MacAulay, NHS Highland
David C Jardine, Forest
District Manager
Jim Frame (SEPA)
Benedict Tustin (SEPA)
Rod Buchanan (ACHA)
Stewart Clark (Argyll and
Douglas Blades (Argyll and
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained that the
Amenity Services Area Manager – Tom Murphy had given a short presentation to
Members in regards the proposed Amenity Service savings and welcomed input from
the MAP in regards the review of this process.
Discussion continued and various issues and initiatives were
outlined and Mr Murphy emphasised that he welcomed opportunities which would
help establish partnerships with local Community Councils to address the
proposed service reduction in the local area.
The issue of officers attending local Community Council meetings
was raised and Mr Murphy highlighted that a reduction in his management
structure negated attendance at all meetings, but that he could arrange officer
attendance for specific issues.
The group drew attention to Insurance cover for duties which may
be undertaken on a voluntary basis.
Decision
The group agreed that:-
1.
The Amenity Services
Manager would organise a date to meet with
Community Council representatives to give
a fuller presentation and to
explore
any initiatives or suggestions that could be undertaken locally.
A
representative of Argyll and Bute Council or the insurers would also
attend this
meeting to advise on any insurance cover issues raised.