MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER
2004 COMMENCING AT 9.30 AM
Present :
Mrs M A Jarman
(Chairman), Mr B E Abraham, Mr J R Adams,
Mr R R Barry, Mr A C Bartlett,
Mr J A Bowker, Mrs T M Butchers, Mr C B W Chapman,
Mrs B D Clough, Mr J Effemey,
Mr J H Fleming, Mr E Fox, Mr C M Gauntlett,
Mr C R Hancock, Mr P G Harris, Mr J F
Howe, Miss H L Humby, Mr P D Joyce,
Mr G S Kendall, Mr C H Lillywhite,
Mrs M J Lloyd, Mr R G Mazillius,
Mr V J Morey, Mr M O Morgan Huws, Mr A J Mundy,
Mr K Pearson Mr H Rees, Mr R C Richards,
Mrs S A Smart, Mr R A Sutton,
Mr A A Taylor, Mrs J L Wareham, Mrs J White,
Mr J A M D Whittaker and Mr D G Williams
Apologies :
Mr A C Coburn,
Mr M J Cunningham, Mrs B E Foster,
Mrs D Gardiner, Mr D J Knowles,
Mrs B Lawson, Mr A J Mellor,
Mrs M J Miller, Mrs E Oulton,
Mr G P Price, Mr I R Stephens, and
Mr D T Yates
Before the commencement of the meeting the Chairman
congratulated the Chaplain on being awarded his recent Doctorate.
42.
MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 21 July 2004 be confirmed, subject to the
correction of the spelling of “Councillor” in the last line of para (iii) on
page A-7.
43.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Questions
were put to the Chairman as follows:
Mrs
A Fauzy-Ackroyd concerning TETRA masts (PQ29/04).
Mr
J Ackroyd also concerning TETRA masts (PQ30/04).
Mr
S Lee also concerning TETRA masts (PQ31/04).
Mrs
J Thwaites also concerning TETRA masts (PQ32/04).
44.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The Chairman reported on a number of Royal Visits
to the Island, the twining visit from Ostholstien and that arrangements were
being made to honour the successful
Island Olympians.
45.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THE ISLAND AND THE FORMATION OF A RENEWABLE
ENERGY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Derek Rowell, Strategic
Director Environment Services and Ben Madden from Element Energy, gave a
presentation on “Sustainable Energy for the Island and the Formation of a
Renewable Energy Development Company”
Following the presentation,
the Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Development, Environment and Planning
Policy moved a motion for debate.
The motion was seconded and
a debate took place, during which several issues were raised: in particular
that the Council is committed to developing and improving upon sustainable
energy resources to the benefit of the Island.
Following the debate it
was:
RESOLVED :
THAT the Isle of Wight Council recognise the potential benefits of the
formulation of an Isle of Wight Low Carbon Company as the most effective way to
meet the aims of the Renewable Energy Strategy and asks the Executive to
consider the possible formation in detail.
46.
TETRA MASTS
Dr Paul Bingham, Director of Public Health, Isle of
Wight Primary Care Trust gave a brief presentation, following which Dr Bingham
addressed questions asked by members of the Council and members of the public.
Following this the Chairman of the Fire and Public
Safety Select Committee moved a motion for debate.
The motion was seconded and a debate took place and
several issues were raised; in particular, the benefit that all research brings
to the Council regarding this matter and the responsibility the Council has to
ensure the well being of the public. During the debate the mover and seconder
of the original motion agreed to an additional resolution being added relating
to a report back on the findings of the International Agency for Research into
Cancer (IARC) Interphone study once they were available.
Following the
debate it was:
RESOLVED
:
THAT this
Council :
(i)
Notes that the available evidence of health
and safety implications from Tetra masts/base stations is neutral.
(ii)
Notes also the continued level of public
concern about those health and safety implications.
(iii)
Calls on the National Radiological Protection
Board to issue an authoritative statement on the possible health effects of
Tetra in the light of any significant developments since the Stewart Report of
2000, or in the future.
(iv)
That a further report be received from Dr
Bingham based on the first results of the International Agency for Research
into Cancer Interphone study as soon as they are available.
(v)
Refers the 8 substantive recommendations of
the report by Dr Bingham to the Fire and Public Safety Select Committee with
the following terms of reference:
To receive advice
and information from some or all of :
(a)
The Portfolio Holder for Fire, Public Safety and Consumer Protection.
(b) The Portfolio Holder for Sustainable
Development, the Environment and Planning Policy.
(c) The Head of Planning Services.
(d) Representatives of the Tetra Industry.
(e) School Governing Bodies.
(f) The Head of Property Services.
About how the recommendations from Dr Bingham
can be actioned and in order to make recommendations to one or more of :
(1) The Executive.
(2) Portfolio Holders.
(3) Tetra Operators.
(4) School
Governing Bodies.
47.
COUNCIL’S CONSTITUTION
The Council considered a report submitted by the
Deputy Leader on the deliberations of the Corporate Governance Working Party
and a number of proposed changes to the constitution designed to improve the
constitutional arrangements of the Council.
The Deputy Leader moved, and it was seconded, that the Council accept
the recommendations made in the report.
During the debate it was agreed that recommendation
(iii) be amended by the substitution of the words “Chief Executive Officer” for
“Head of Legal and Democratic Service” so as to ensure changes were undertaken
with adequate consultation.
There was further discussion on some of the paragraphs
in Appendix 4 (“Code of Practice for Councillors and Officers Dealing with
Development Control Matters”) and an amendment was moved and seconded
suggesting that this section be referred back for further consideration.
Following debate on the amendment it was
RESOLVED :
THAT the following be added to the original motion:
“THAT Appendix 4
(“Code of Practice for Councillors and Officers Dealing with Development
Control Matters”), particularly paras 11 and 20-22, be referred back for
further consideration.”
Following further debate it was
RESOLVED :
THAT:
(i)
Each of the changes to the constitution set out in paragraphs 9 and
16-19 of the report be adopted.
(ii)
The further work set out in paragraphs 10 to 14 of the report be
undertaken and reported to future meetings of Full Council.
(iii)
The Chief Executive
Officer be given a specific delegation to amend, in consultation with the
Chairman of the Council, the constitution to reflect changes in the law and/or
to clarify existing provisions where the amendment does not affect the
substance of the constitution.
(iv)
THAT Appendix 4 (“Code of Practice for Councillors and
Officers Dealing with Development Control Matters”), particularly paras 11 and
20-22, be referred back for further consideration.
48.
POLITICAL PROPORTIONALITY
The Council considered a report submitted by the Chief
Executive Officer. In moving the
recommendations the Leader pointed out that the number of Island First members
was now 24 (not 25 as in the report) and that since writing the report Mr
Buckle had resigned so there was a vacant position.
RESOLVED :
1.
THAT Council approve the political distribution for
Committees as set out in Appendix A.
2.
THAT the distribution of seats across the
Committees be as set out in Appendix B and that the various seats be filled in
accordance with the wishes of the various Groups.
3.
THAT the Council makes the following appointments:
a. Mr
Bartlett to the Economic Development, Planning, Tourism and Leisure Services
Select Committee and as a Deputy to the Licensing Committee.
b. Mr Yates to the Development Control Committee and the Resources Select Committee.
c. Miss Humby to the Licensing and Fire and Public Safety Select Committee.
49.
EXECUTIVE
a)
Reports of the Portfolio Holders
(i)
The Leader
The Leader updated the
Council on meetings and events that she had attended.
(ii)
The Deputy Leader
The Deputy Leader updated
the Council on recent activities and the Progress of the Quarterly Management Performance
Review.
(iii)
Transport
The Portfolio Holder submitted a written
report on a number of matters including the Bus Service and the Local Transport
Plan Annual Progress Report 2004.
The Portfolio holder then answered several
oral questions from members of the council on train franchise and road
conditions.
(iv)
Tourism and Leisure
The Portfolio Holder submitted a written
report on a number of issues including the Marketing Strategy Group and the
International Classic Car Show.
(v)
Sustainable Development, Environment and Planning Policy
The Portfolio Holder circulated a written
report on a number of matters within her portfolio.
The Portfolio Holder then answered an oral
question regarding the closure of public toilets in Shanklin.
(vi)
Resources
The Portfolio Holder had
nothing to report to the Council.
(vii) Fire, Emergency Planning
and Consumer Protection
The Portfolio Holder had
previously submitted his apologies, so the Leader offered to take any question
on his behalf, however none were received.
(viii) Economic Development, UK
and EU, Regional Issues
The Portfolio Holder
updated the Council on his recent visit to China and presented a gift from the
President of the Chinese Peoples Association for Friendship with Foreign
Countries to the Chairman. The Portfolio Holder also gave an update on the
South East Plan.
(ix)
Childrens Services
The Portfolio Holder gave a report on the
launch of the Childrens Services Directorate, and on the establishment of 4
Childrens centres one of which had so far been approved. The Portfolio Holder then answered an oral
question on policy regarding new staff, and agreed to provide a written
response to a question regarding school diners.
(x)
Adult and Community Services
The Portfolio Holder
updated the Council on recent activities since the last meeting.
The meeting closed at 1.36 pm
CHAIRMAN
Revised Sept 2004 Appendix
A
IWC
COMMITTEES/PANEL
READY RECKONER
No of Seats |
Island 1st |
Cons. |
Lab. |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
3 |
2 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
7 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
9 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
10 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
11 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
12 |
6 |
4 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
13 |
7 |
4 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
|
14 |
8 |
4 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
15 |
8 |
5 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
16 |
9 |
5 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
17 |
9 |
5 |
2 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
18 |
9 |
5 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
19 |
10 |
5 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
20 |
10 |
6 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
21 |
11 |
6 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
22 |
12 |
6 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
23 |
12 |
7 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
24 |
13 |
7 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
25 |
13 |
8 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
Island 1st Group : 24 members
Conservative Group : 13 members
Labour Group : 3 members
Mrs Foster (A) : 1 member
Mr Mazillius (B) :
1 member
Mr Bowker (C) : 1 Member
Mrs Lawson (D) : 1 Member
Mr Bartlett (E) : 1 Member
Mr Yates (F) : 1 Member
Miss Humby (G) : 1 Member
1 Vacancy (H)
* these
seats have to be shared between these eight groups
+ two from these eight groups
Appendix B
Sept 2004
PROPORTIONALITY ACROSS COMMITTEES
|
Total No. of Seats |
Island First |
Con. |
Labour |
Mrs Foster |
Vacant |
Mr Mazillius |
Mr Bowker |
Mrs Lawson |
Mr Bartlett |
Mr Yates |
Miss Humby |
Executive (NOT Proportionate) |
10 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Licensing |
10(+4) |
6 |
4 |
1+ |
|
1* |
|
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
Development Control |
14(+6) |
10 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
Regulatory Appeals Committee |
15 |
8 |
4 |
1 |
|
1* |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Childrens Services |
9 |
5$ |
3 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adult and Community Services |
9 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Environment, Transport etc |
9 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
|
|
|
1# |
|
|
|
|
Economic Development etc |
9 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
Resources |
9 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
Fire and Public Safety |
9 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
Standards |
2(+3) |
3 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HR Committee |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Previously allocated to Mr Buckle but not filled by the Council currently vacant.
+ filled by Mr Mazillius on behalf of the Labour Group.
$ a seat filled by Mr Mazillius on behalf of the Island First Group.
#allocated to Mr Bowker but not filled at his request.