119.
MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 25 February 2004 be confirmed.
120.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Interests were declared in the following matters:
Mrs S A Smart and Mr H Rees declared a personal
interest in Minute 122 as Directors appointed by the Council to the Isle of
Wight Economic Partnership.
121.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Questions were put to the Chairman as follows :
An oral question was asked regarding the display of Island
Line timetables available at County Hall and concerning the road markings at
Coppins Bridge roundabout. The
Portfolio Holder took on board the comments that had been made.
122.
REPORT OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT ECONOMIC PARTERSHIP
Representatives from the Isle of Wight Partnership attended for this item. The quarterly report from the Isle of Wight Partnership was received. This information allowed the Executive to keep under review and monitor the extent of economic activity on the Island. An update was given regarding the Public Service Agreement targets and the Area Investment Framework. Emphasis was placed on the important link between the Area Investment Framework and the priorities of the Local Strategic Partnership.
RESOLVED :
THAT the
report be received
123.
FUTURE OF NEWPORT HARBOUR
(Mr R Barry declared a personal interest as a member of Cowes Harbour Commissioners).
The Chairman agreed to take questions that had been received from the public before and members at the beginning of the debate.
Mr Butt on behalf of Medina
Mariners Association asked a question (PQ08/04). A copy
of the question and reply given is contained in the Public Question Register.
Mrs E Oulton asked a question (MQ13/04) a copy of this together with the answer is contained in the Member Question Register.
The Coastal Environment Section, which currently managed Newport Harbour had recently completed a review of all its activities and had developed national best value indicators for coastal management. As part of this process, options for future management of Newport Harbour had been examined in order to ensure that the best possible service and value for money was being provided.
One option that had been considered was the possibility of just one harbour authority for the whole of the River Medina. Wide ranging consultation had been undertaken. The financial implications including the issue of harbour dredging was detailed in the report.
RESOLVED :
THAT Coastal Manager be authorised, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to enter into negotiations with Cowes Harbour Commissioners for the management of Newport Harbour
CHAIRMAN