MINUTES OF A
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON WEDNESDAY
13 NOVEMBER 2002 COMMENCING AT 10.00 AM
Present :
Miss H L Humby (Chairman),
Mr J R Adams, Mr R R Barry,
Mr A C Bartlett, Mr J A Bowker, Mr B C Buckle,
Mrs T M Butchers, Mrs B D Clough,
Mr A C Coburn, Mr M J Cunningham,
Mr J Effemey, Mrs B E Foster, Mr E Fox,
Mrs D Gardiner, Mr C R Hancock,
Mr P G Harris, Mr J F Howe, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr P D Joyce, Mr G S Kendall,
Mr D J Knowles, Mrs B Lawson,
Mr C H Lillywhite, Mrs M J Lloyd,
Mr R G Mazillius, Mr A J Mellor,
Mrs M J Miller, Mr V J Morey,
Mrs E Oulton, Mr K Pearson, Mr G P Price,
Mr H Rees, Mr R C Richards,
Mrs S A Smart, Mr I R Stephens,
Mr A A Taylor, Mrs J L Wareham, Mr D G Williams, Mrs J White
Apologies :
Mr C B W Chapman, Mr J H Fleming, Mr C M Gauntlett, Mr A J Mundy,
Mr R A Sutton, Mr A F Tiltman
52.
MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 October 2002 be confirmed.
53.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations received at this stage.
54.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The Chairman reminded the Council of her Coffee Morning on Saturday
30 November at the Dinosaur Museum and that children from Meadowbrook
would attend the next meeting of the Council to sing Christmas Carols.
55.
ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH
COUNCIL
The
Council considered the following motion moved by Mr G Price and seconded by Mr
R Barry :
“We call upon the Isle of Wight Council to support the
setting up of an Isle of Wight Youth Council, to incorporate the Youth Council
into it’s democratic processes and to offer help in seeking funds to maintain
it.”
Prior to the debate Alex Clough the Isle of Wight
member of the UK Youth Parliament addressed the Council on the motion and
summed up at the end of the debate.
RESOLVED :
THAT
the Isle of Wight Council support the setting up of an Isle of Wight Youth
Council and that this be incorporated into the Council’s democratic process and
to offer help in seeking of funds to maintain it.
56.
APPOINTMENT TO THE STANDARDS COMMITTEE
RESOLVED :
(i)
THAT Mr Ian Ward be
appointed as an independent member of the Standards Committee until 5 May 2005 (the
date of the next ordinary elections to the Isle of Wight Council).
(ii)
THAT His Honour John
Wroath be thanked for his work with the Standards Committee since its inception
in December 1997
57.
EXECUTIVE
58.
Recommendations From The
Executive
Reorganisation of Council’s Management Structure and
Retirement of Strategic Director of Finance and Information and County
Treasurer
The
Council considered the recommendation from the Executive to agree the early
retirement of the Strategic Director of Finance and Information and the County
Treasurer on the grounds of the efficiency of the service and a re-organisation
of the senior management structure to include the appointment of a Strategic
Director of Environment Services responsible for the natural and built environment.
During
the debate the recommendation was moved and seconded with amendments on the
details of the appointment of a Strategic Director of Environment Services.
RESOLVED :
(i)
THAT the early retirement of the Strategic Director of Finance and Information
and County Treasurer be agreed on the grounds of the efficiency of the service.
(ii)
THAT the period of added days of additional service as set out in the
confidential appendix of the report is added under the compensatory added years
regime.
(iii)
THAT the revised management structure
(as set out in appendix 1) and the appointment of a Strategic Director of
Environment Services be approved.
(iv)
THAT a Politically Proportionate Panel
of 6 members (4 Island First: 1 Conservative and 1 Labour) be established to
make the appointment of a Strategic Director of Environment Services
59.
Executive - Reports Of
The Portfolio Holders
(i) The
Leader
The Leader updated members on
current issues, in particular, a visit from Alan Johnson following a petition to
Downing Street. A question was asked
regarding scrutiny of the Leader and Deputy Leader (MQ79/02) The Leader
responded accordingly.
(ii) The Deputy Leader
The Deputy Leader
indicated that he had nothing to report.
(iii)
Agenda 21 and
Countryside Matters
The Portfolio Holder informed members that the
Renewable Energy Strategy would be soon be considered by the Executive.
(iv)
Economic Development,
UK and EU, Regional Issues
The Portfolio Holder updated members on various issues. A number of
oral questions were asked concerning travel subsidies to attend health
appointments on the mainland.
(v)
Education and
Lifelong Learning
The Portfolio Holder updated members on current issues
including the Community Development Best Value Review and a recent visit to
Hounslow. Cllr Buckle asked a question concerning the use of jargon in a recent
report. A copy of the question and
answer given is contained in the Members Question Register (MQ80/02)
(vi)
Fire, Emergency
Planning and Consumer Protection
The Portfolio Holder updated members on industrial
action by the FBU. A number of oral questions were asked concerning this issue.
(vii)
Resources
The Portfolio Holder updated members on current
issues.
(vii) Social
Services and Housing
The Portfolio Holder updated members on current issues
by circulating a written report. This
gave details of the recent Social Services Conference and also outlined the
latest situation regarding the respite home for children with a disability.
Cllr Buckle asked a question regarding the Christian
Respite Centre. A copy of the question
and answer given is contained in the Members Question Register (MQ81/02)
(viii)
Tourism and Leisure
Cllr Gardiner asked a question regarding Island’s use
as a potential filming location (MQ82/02).
Cllr Buckle asked a question relating to fishing (MQ83/02). A copy of
the question and answer given are contained in the Members Question Register
The Portfolio Holder updated members on current
issues.
(ix)
Transport
The Portfolio Holder updated members on issues including
items in the capital programme which were currently taking place.
60.
SELECT AND REGULATORY COMMITTEES
(a) Reports by Chairman of Select Committees
(i)
Economic Development, Planning, Tourism and Leisure Services
The Chairman submitted a written report to members on
the work the Select Committee and its related Task Groups. This included a recent visit to the House of
Commons.
(ii)
Education, Community Development and Lifelong Learning
The Chairman indicated that he had nothing to report.
(iii)
Environment and Transport
The Chairman advised that she would be arranging a presentation for
members on the Local Transport Plan.
(iv) Fire and Public
Safety
The Chairman submitted a written report to members on
the work the Select Committee and its related Task Groups.
(v) Resources
The Chairman indicated that he had nothing to report.
(i)
Social Services,
Housing and Benefits
The Chairman submitted a written report to members on
the work the Select Committee including Fairer Charging for homecare and Foster
Care Services.
(ii)
Co-Ordinating
Committee
The Chairman indicated that he had nothing to report.
(b)
Regulatory Committees
(i)
Development Control
Committee
No written
questions were received.
(ii)
Licensing Panel
No written questions
were received.
(iii) Regulatory Appeals
No written questions
were received.
The meeting closed at 12:20
pm
CHAIRMAN