MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, 9 JUNE 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 A C Coburn, Mr M J Cunningham, Mr J Effemey, Mr J H Fleming, Mr E Fox, Mrs D Gardiner, 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 D J Knowles, Mrs B Lawson, Mr C H Lillywhite, Mrs M J Lloyd, Mr R G Mazillius, Mrs M J Miller, Mr V J Morey, Mr A J Mundy, Mrs E Oulton, 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 A Taylor, Mrs J L Wareham, Mrs J White,  Mr D G Williams  and Mr D T Yates

 

Apologies :

 

Mr B C Buckle, Mrs B E Foster, Mr A J Mellor, Mr M O Morgan Huws, Mr K Pearson and Mr J A M D Whittaker

 

 



A presentation was made to the Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Development, Environment Planning and Policy, Mrs Terry Butchers and Mrs Lynn Clark of Island Waste Services Limited.  This was an award from the Private Public Finance for the Best Long Running Operational Scheme in respect of the Integrated Waste Management Contract.

 

26.             MINUTES

 

RESOLVED :

 

THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 May 2004 be confirmed.

 

27.             DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

There were no declarations received at this stage.

 

28.             PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

 

A questions was put to the Chairman as follows :

 

Mr Wortham asked two oral questions, one relating to the publication cost of the Councils staff news magazine “contact”, and a question requesting the job description of a recently appointed position within the Council.  The Portfolio Holder for Resources agreed to provide a written answer.

 

29.             CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

 

The Chairman reported on her visit to the Island Youth Games in Gran Canaria, her visit to the Motocross event at Arreton, her attendance to three memorial services commemorating D Day, her attendance at the Islands first Citizenship Ceremony, and the Royal Visit, the Chairman read out a letter of thanks from Her Majesty the Queen.

 

30.             ISLAND FUTURES

 

Michael White, Chairman of the Island Futures, gave a brief presentation on the Island Futures its activities to date and its aspirations.

 

Following the presentation the Leader moved a motion expressing the continued support of Island Futures and the achievements they have accomplished for the benefit of the Island.

 

The motion was seconded and a debate then took place during various issues were raised; in particular the important role of Island Future has on the community, especially the youth. 

 

A change in paragraph b. of the resolution was moved and seconded and subsequently amended by agreement of the original mover and seconder.

 

Following the debate it was :

 

RESOLVED :

 

That the Council:

 

    1. Endorses the achievements of Island Futures – the Island’s Local Strategic Partnership (LSP);

 

    1. Ensures its corporate plan supports Island Futures to achieve the vision for the Island up to and beyond 2020; and

 

    1. Endeavours to support the delivery of that vision through its programmes; and

 

    1. Encourages all partners of Island Futures to work in unison for the benefit of the Island community

 

31.             EXECUTIVE

 

Reports of the Portfolio Holders

 

(i)                 The Leader

 

The Leader updated Council on the meetings and events on the Island that she had attended.

 

The Leader then answered a number of oral questions relating to illegal parking, and alcohol related problems on the Island.

 

(ii)               The Deputy Leader

 

The Deputy Leader had nothing to report.

 

(iii)             Adult and Community Services

 

The Portfolio Holder updated the Council on the opening of Beaulieu House; the Council had received and responded to the draft report on Children Services, the work on community development.

 

The Portfolio Holder then answered a number of oral questions relating to Select Committees

 

(iv)              Childrens Services

 

The Portfolio Holder updated the Council on the school reorganisation debate, LSC funding issues, the preventative strategy and the Looked After Children award ceremony 17 September 2004.

 

The Portfolio Holder then answered a number of oral questions relating to reports to Select Committee, IT issues, special needs inclusion and bullying in schools.

 

(v)                Economic Development, UK and EU, Regional Issues

 

The Portfolio Holder circulated a written report updating Council on the meetings attended on various issues.

 

The Portfolio Holder then answered a number of oral questions relating to funding.

 

(vi)              Fire, Emergency Planning and Consumer Protection

 

Mr Cunningham submitted a written question on the proposed closure of Newport’s Crown Post Office (MQ18/04); the Portfolio Holder gave a reply.

 

The Portfolio Holder updated the Council on his meeting with the Police on alcohol issues on the Island and the Police control centre.

 

The Portfolio Holder then answered a number of oral questions relating to the policing of carnivals, seaweed and community Police

 

(vii)            Resources

 

The Portfolio Holder circulated a written report updating Council on his recent key activities and achievements across Council departments.

 

The Portfolio Holder then answered a number of oral questions relating to emparishment of Ryde, IT issues, and Council Contracts

 

(viii)          Sustainable Development, Environment and Planning Policy

 

The Portfolio Holder updated the Council on Members attendance at recent training day, new planning considerations lists, the Development Control Committee procedures and invited Members to attend the Build Tomorrow, Plan Today meeting on 21 June 2004

 

The Portfolio Holder then answered a number of oral questions relating to the advertisement of planning applications

 

(ix)              Tourism and Leisure

 

The Portfolio Holder circulated a written report, updating the Council on the recent activities and events that had taken place on the Island along with future events and his attendance to the Isle of Wight Sub Region Committee.

 

The Portfolio Holder then answered a number of oral questions relating to the clearance of seaweed, Blue Flag beeches and slipway access.

 

(x)                Transport

 

The Portfolio Holder circulated a written report, updating the Council on the Car Parking orders, works on the Military road and the Community Rail Partnership.

 

The Portfolio Holder then answered a number of oral questions relating to the timing of major road works, car parking order, public transport and green travel plans.

 

 

The meeting closed at 1.20 pm

 

 

                       

 

 

CHAIRMAN


 


Appendix A

April 2004

 

PROPORTIONALITY ACROSS COMMITTEES

 

 

Total No. of Seats

Island First

Con.

Labour

Mrs Foster

Mr Buckle

Mr Mazillius

Mr Bowker

Mrs Lawson

Executive (NOT Proportionate)

10

10

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Licensing

10(+3)

8

4

1+

 

1*

 

 

 

Development Control

14(+6)

11

6

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

5

2

1

 

 

 

1

 

Resources

9

5

2

1

 

 

 

 

1

Fire and Public Safety

9

5

3

0

1

 

 

 

 

Standards

2(+3)

3

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

HR Committee

7

4

2

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

* allocated to Mr Buckle but not filled by the Council.

+ filled by Mr Mazillius on behalf of the Labour Group.

#allocated to Mr Bowker but not filled at his request.