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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, 13 APRIL 2005, COMMENCING AT 9.30 AM

Present :

Mrs M A Jarman (Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr R R Barry, Mr A C Bartlett, Mr J A Bowker, Mrs T M Butchers, Mrs B D Clough, Mr M J Cunningham, Mr J Effemey, Mr J H Fleming, Mr E Fox, Mrs D Gardiner, Mr P G Harris, Mr J F Howe, Miss H L Humby, Mrs B Lawson, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mrs M J Lloyd, Mr R G Mazillius, Mrs M J Miller, Mr V J Morey, Mrs E Oulton, Mrs L J Peacey-Wilcox, Mr K Pearson, Mr H Rees, Mr R C Richards, Mrs S A Smart, Mr I R Stephens, Mr R A Sutton, Mr A A Taylor, Mrs J L Wareham, Mrs J White, Mr D G Williams, Mr D T Yates

Apologies :

Mr C B W Chapman, Mr A C Coburn, Mrs B E Foster, Mr C M Gauntlett, Mr G S Kendall, Mr D J Knowles, Mr A J Mundy, Mr J Whittaker, Mr M O Morgan Huws

The Chairman presented Rookley Parish Council with the Quality Parish Council Award.

99. MINUTES

RESOLVED :

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 March 2005 be confirmed, subject to minute 93 paragraph 3 on page A-2 corrected to read ‘Following the presentation the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, UK and EU, Regional Issues moved the motion which was then circulated to members.

100. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

101. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

There were no public questions.

102. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The Chairman thanked all elected members for their support and service to the Isle of Wight Council. The Chairman appealed to all members not standing in the forthcoming Council elections to continue their contributions to public service through other means. Members expressed thanks to their colleagues for their support and hard work.

103. EXECUTIVE

a. Reports Of The Portfolio Holders

i. The Leader

The Leader had no report at this stage for the Council.

ii. The Deputy Leader

Mrs Humby submitted a written question regarding the policy on reimbursing the Council for lost parking revenue where road closures occur in connection with Sandown Bay Regatta MQ 18/05. The Portfolio Holder gave a reply.

A copy of the question and reply is contained on the Members Question Register.

The Portfolio Holder answered a number of oral questions relating to highways inspections, the need for a national street gazetteer, communication with local members, and was complimented on the well-prepared Transport Vision.

iii. Tourism and Leisure

The Portfolio Holder circulated a written report.

The Portfolio Holder answered a number of oral questions relating to the recent pollarding of trees, the contract for events held in the marquee at Northwood House in 2005, the temporary closure of some slipways, beach football in Ryde, and local member consultation.

Mrs Peacey-Wilcox declared a personal interest at this stage in events held at Northwood House.

iv. Sustainable Development, Environment and Planning Policy

The Portfolio Holder gave an oral update.

v. Resources

The Portfolio Holder had no report at this stage for the Council.

vi. Fire, Emergency Planning and Consumer Protection

The Leader gave a verbal report on behalf of Mr Knowles who was absent from the meeting.

vii. Economic Development, UK and EU, Regional Issues

The Portfolio Holder circulated a written report.

viii. Children’s Services

The Portfolio Holder gave a verbal update.

ix. Adult and Community Services

The Portfolio Holder was absent from the meeting.

The meeting closed at 10:35 pm

CHAIRMAN