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:
- Endorses the achievements of Island Futures –
the Island’s Local Strategic Partnership (LSP);
- Ensures its corporate plan supports Island
Futures to achieve the vision for the Island up to and beyond 2020; and
- Endeavours to support the delivery of that
vision through its programmes; and
- 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