MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE LICENSING PANEL HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON FRIDAY, 1 FEBRUARY 2002 COMMENCING AT 10.00 AM
Present :
Mr C B W Chapman (Chairman), Mr J R Adams, Mr J Effemey, Mrs M J Lloyd, Mr A J Mundy
Apologies :
Mr J A Bowker, Mrs M A Jarman, Mrs J White
27. MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on 25 January 2002 be confirmed.
28. REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND INFORMATION
(a) To Consider Whether Mr P Wareing is Still a Fit and Proper Person to Hold a Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence
The Director of Finance and Information reported that Mr P Wareing, Hackney Carriage Vehicle licence no. 161, registration no. N926 FRK, had been suspended on 21 January 2002 after failing the Council’s compliance test for having 3 illegal tyres and defective nearside rear suspension bush.
Mr Wareing explained the circumstances that related to the contravention and clarified a number of issues raised by the Panel.
The Panel adjourned to private session. Upon reconvening in public the applicant was advised that the Panel had listened carefully to all the evidence presented and the decision reflected the Panels concern for the safety of the public.
Mr Wareing was also advised that if he appeared before the Panel again in respect of a similar matter he should expect the penalty to include suspension or revocation of his licence.
RESOLVED :
(i) THAT a written warning be issued with regards to Mr P Wareing’s future conduct as a licensed Hackney Carriage Proprietor.
(ii) THAT Mr P Wareing’s Hackney Carriage Vehicle passes a Certificate of Compliance test every six months at his own expense, for the next three years.
(iii) THAT Mr P Wareing produce maintenance records for his Hackney Carriage Vehicle every six months for the next three years, for inspection at the Council offices.
(b) Application for the Grant of a Public Entertainment Licence for the Three Bishops, Main Road, Brighstone
The Strategic Director of Finance and Information reported on an application for the grant of a Public Entertainment Licence for the Three Bishops, Main Road, Brighstone.
Two letters of comment had been received. The authors of the letters were not present at the meeting.
The applicant and her agent were present and outlined their case.
The Panel adjourned to private session. Upon reconvening in public it was indicated that the Panel had listened carefully to all the evidence presented and the decision reflects the fact there have been no recorded noise complaints since the applicant took over the premises and there were no sustainable objections.
RESOLVED :
THAT a Public Entertainment Licence be granted in respect of the Three Bishops, Main Road, Brighstone for :
Saturday and Sunday : 2100 hours - 0030 hours the following morning on the same terms and conditions of the previous licence.
(c) To Consider Whether Mrs G Quilter and Mr A Quilter are Still Fit and Proper Persons to Hold Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licences and Private Hire Vehicle Licences
The Senior Licensing Officer indicated that since preparing the report hackney carriage licence numbers 37, 40 and 42 in respect of Mr A Quilter and Mrs G Quilter had been transferred to Mr J Quilter. Mr J Quilter was present at the meeting and stated the he was representing Mrs G Quilter on this matter due to her medical condition. Mr J Quilter also stated that Mr A Quilter was unable to be present due to another engagement.
The Chairman believed that in the absence of Mr A Quilter and the need to clarify the position in relation to Mrs G Quilter it would be necessary to defer the matter to the next meeting. This would enable Mrs G Quilter and Mr A Quilter to confirm in writing that Mr J Quilter would be representing them.
RESOLVED :
THAT the matter be deferred to the next meeting.
29. MEMBERSHIP OF THE PANEL
Members expressed concern that there was still a vacancy on the Panel and this made the work of the Panel difficult.
CHAIRMAN