THE "CALL IN"PERIOD FOR THESE DECISIONS EXPIRES AT 5.00 PM ON THURSDAY, 24 JANUARY 2002. NONE OF THE DECISIONS CAN BE IMPLEMENTED UNTIL AFTER THAT DATE.

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON TUESDAY, 15 JANUARY 2002 COMMENCING AT 9.30 AM

Present :

Mr P G Harris (Chairman), Mr R R Barry, Mr J A Bowker, Mr E Fox, Mrs M A Jarman, Mrs B Lawson, Mr H Rees

Apologies :

Mr M O Morgan Huws, Mrs S A Smart , Mrs J White

Also present non-voting :

Mr J H Fleming, Mr P D Joyce, Mr R G Mazillius, Mrs M J Miller, Mr R A Sutton, Mr A A Taylor, Mr A F Tiltman

114. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE DAY

Due to the absence of the Chairman, it was necessary to elect a Chairman for the day.
RESOLVED :
THAT Mr P G Harris be elected Chairman for the day.

115. MINUTES

RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 18 December 2001 be confirmed.

116. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations received at this stage.

117. URGENT BUSINESS - SENIOR MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

The Chairman agreed to an urgent item of business as a decision was required prior to the next meeting. A report for the establishment of a second tier post of Head of Select Committee Support was circulated to members. The Liaison Committee believed that insufficient emphasis in the new management structure had been placed on the support to the democratic process and, in particular, the support to Select Committees. The creation of an additional post was considered, with a remit to provide dedicated support and advice to Members of the Council's Select Committees including overview responsibility for the Council's Best Value process . The postholder would report directly to the Head of Paid Service. The Executive supported the concept of an additional post but considered the details needed to be looked at in depth including the remit for the Council's Best Value process.
RESOLVED :
THAT the report be referred to the Resources Select Committee and the decision to establish a new role and remit be deferred to a subsequent meeting of the Executive after considering the views of the Resources Select Committee.

118. PORTFOLIO HOLDER FOR RESOURCES

(a) Land at Heathfield Road, Freshwater
The Portfolio Holder informed members that residential planning consent had been granted for land at Heathfield Road, Freshwater. The site was jointly owned by Kenwood Turned Products (KTP) and the Council. Members' approval was sought to declare the Council's land surplus, and in conjunction with KTP, to offer the land on the open market for sale by auction or private treaty. The planning consent was conditional in that the capital receipt generated through the sale of the land should be reinvested into new buildings and infrastructure at the factory, owned by KTP. Members supported this concept being incorporated into any contract for sale. The District Valuer had provided a valuation report and had advised upon the Council's proportion of future capital generated. The local member addressed the Executive.
RESOLVED :
(i) THAT the District Valuer's Valuation and advice be concurred with.
(ii) THAT the Council's land be declared surplus.
(iii) THAT in conjunction with Kenwood Turned Products the property be offered for sale in the open market by tender or auction.
(iv) THAT the Portfolio Holder and the Property Services Manager be authorised to accept the most financially favourable offer.
(b) Disposal of Surplus Properties (Land At Dodnor Lane Newport, Park Lodge Ventnor, 2 Grove Road Sandown)
The Strategic Director of Corporate and Environment Services advised members further consultation was required and it was therefore necessary to withdraw the report and resubmit it at a later stage.
RESOLVED :
THAT the report be withdrawn.
(c) Proposed New Hovertravel Terminal - Ryde Esplanade
The Portfolio Holder indicated that further negotiations were required and therefore it was necessary to defer the item for the time being.
RESOLVED :
THAT the report be deferred.
(d) Council Tax Base 2002/3
Members were advised that it was necessary to set the Council Tax base for the 2002/03 financial year . This would form the basis of calculating individual Council Tax requirements for the next financial year. It was a statutory requirement to set the Tax Base by no later than 31 January 2002 and that the Police Authority be notified of it by that date.
RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL :
(i) THAT the report for the calculation of the Council's Tax Base, for the whole and parts of the area, be approved.
(ii) THAT the amounts of the Tax Base for the financial year 2002/03 be as detailed in Appendix B as attached to the report.

119. DRAFT SOCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY 2001-2005

The Portfolio Holder reminded members of the importance of having a Social Inclusion Strategy and the willingness of outside agencies to be become involved and make a commitment to it. The draft Strategy had been supported by the Education, Community Development and Lifelong Learning Select Committee at its meeting on 10 December 2001.
RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL :
THAT the Social Inclusion Strategy 2001-2005 be adopted by the Council and that the Leader of the Council be authorised to endorse the Strategy on behalf of the Council.

120. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT POLICY FOR CENTRALLY EMPLOYED TEACHERS

Members were advised that Local Education Authorities were required to have arrangements in place which ensured that the performance of all centrally employed teachers were reviewed annually. Schools were already required to have such arrangements which ensured that the performance of teachers, which they employed under Local Management of Schools, were reviewed each year.
RESOLVED :
THAT the Performance Management Policy For Centrally Employed Teachers be approved.

CHAIRMAN