MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON MONDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2001 COMMENCING AT 10.00 AM

Present :

Mr V J Morey (Chairman), Mr J R Adams, Mr R R Barry, Mr A C Bartlett, Chevalier Bowker, Mr B C Buckle, Mrs T M Butchers, Mr C B W Chapman, Mrs B D Clough, Mr M J Cunningham, Mr J Effemey, Mr J H Fleming, Mr E Fox, Mrs D Gardiner, Mr C R Hancock, Mr P G Harris, Mr J F Howe, Miss H L Humby, Mrs M A Jarman, Mr P D Joyce, Mr G S Kendall, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mrs M J Lloyd, Mr R G Mazillius, Mr A J Mundy, Mr K Pearson, Mr G P Price, Mr H Rees, Mr R C Richards, Mrs S A Smart, Mr I R Stephens, Mr R A Sutton, Mr A F Tiltman, Mrs J L Wareham, Mr D G Williams, Mr D T Yates

Apologies :

Mr A C Coburn, Mrs B Foster, Mr D J Knowles, Mrs B Lawson, Mr A Mellor, Mrs M J Miller, Mrs E Oulton, Mr A A Taylor, Mrs J White,  

29. MINUTES

RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 July 2001 be confirmed

30. REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN

The Chairman reported on the recent events held during Cowes Week and the America's Cup Jubilee. The Chairman thanked everyone involved for helping to make it such a success.
Members were presented with a limited edition print depicting the Americas Cup Jubilee by artist Franco Costa.

31. EXECUTIVE

(a) Minutes
Members received the minutes of the Executive held on 12 and 24 July 2001, 7 and 14 August 2001 and the Ratification Committee held on 12 July 2001.
(b) Reports of Portfolio Holders
(i) Leader of the Council
Questions were asked orally to the Leader and the appropriate replies given.
(ii) Economic Development and Regional Issues
The Portfolio Holder reported on the latest position regarding the Isle of Wight's attempt to gain level 2 funding.
(iii) Education and Lifelong Learning
The Portfolio Holder reported on the A level, AS level and GCSE results and he congratulated pupils, staff and parents on their success.
A question was put to the Spokesperson as follows :
Cllr Cunningham in relation to Ventnor Botanic Gardens (MQ 05/01). A copy of the question and reply is contained in the Members' Questions Register.
Questions were asked orally to the Spokesperson and the appropriate replies given.
(iv) Fire and Emergency Planning
In the absence of the portfolio holder, the Leader reported that the Fire Service had been re-awarded the Investors in People award. Members conveyed their congratulations to the Fire Service.
(v) Public, Environment Protection and Waste
A question was asked orally, and in the Spokesperson's absence, the Leader said she would look in to the matter.
(vi) Resources
A question was put to the Spokesperson as follows :
Cllr Cunningham in relation to changing the day in which the Executive is held (MQ 06/01). A copy of the question and reply is contained in the Members' Questions Register.
Questions were asked orally to the Spokesperson and the appropriate replies given.
(vii) Social Services and Housing
A question was put to the Chairman as follows :
Cllr Bartlett in relation to the underfunding of nursing homes (MQ 07/01). A copy of the question and reply is contained in the Members' Questions Register.
Questions were asked orally to the Spokesperson and the appropriate replies given.
(viii) Tourism and Leisure
The Portfolio Holder reported on the success of the Dinosaur museum, and Wight leisure's contribution to the events in Cowes Week.
Questions were asked orally to the Spokesperson and the appropriate replies given.
(ix) Transport
The Portfolio Holder reported on matters relating to the Rural Bus Subsidy Grant, road surfacing, and the success of August's Scooter Rally.
Questions were asked orally to the Spokesperson and the appropriate replies given.

32. SELECT COMMITTEES

(a) Minutes of Select Committees
The Minutes of the Environment and Transport Select Committee held on 1 August 2001 were received.
(b) Reports by Chairman of Select Committees
(i) Economic Development, Planning, Tourism and Leisure Services
The Chairman reported that there would be a meeting held on 24 September and the agenda would include a presentation on Strategy for Tourism and the Committee's Workplan.
(ii) Education, Community Development and Lifelong Learning
The Chairman reported that the next meeting will be held on 10 September 2001and that the agenda includes a report on school admissions. A meeting will also be held on 18 September 2001 to discuss special educational needs.
(iii) Environment and Transport
The Chairman reported that the next meeting will be held on 26 September 2001.
(iv) Resources
The Chairman reported that the next meeting will be held on 7 September 2001.
(v) Social Services, Housing and Benefits
The Chairman reported that the next meeting will be held on 5 September 2001.
The Chairman reported on issues relating to the Social Services Budget, and informed members the Committee had recently been on 3 site visits.

33. REGULATORY COMMITTEES

The Minutes of the undermentioned Regulatory Committees were received
Development Control - 24 July 2001, 3 and 4 August 2001
Licensing Committee - 10 August 2001
Regulatory Appeals Committee - 27 July 2001

CHAIRMAN