Public Document Pack Argyll and Bute Council Comhairle Earra Ghaidheal agus Bhoid Corporate Services Director: Nigel Stewart Dalriada House, Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8ST Tel: 01546 602177 Fax: 01546 604530 27 March 2006 NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the MID ARGYLL KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE will be held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY on WEDNESDAY, 5 APRIL 2006 at 10:00 AM, which you are requested to attend. Nigel Stewart Director of Corporate Services BUSINESS 1. APOLOGIES 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3. MINUTES OF MEETING OF 8 MARCH 2006 (Pages 1 - 6) 4. MINUTES OF SITE INSPECTION OF 20 FEBRUARY 2006 (Pages 7 - 14) 5. MINUTES OF KINTYRE INITIATIVE WORKING GROUP OF 6 FEBRUARY 2006 (Pages 15 - 20) 6. MINUTES OF MID ARGYLL PARTNERSHIP MEETING OF 21 FEBRUARY 2006 (Pages 21 - 28) 7. CALL MANAGEMENT - PRESENTATION BY STRATHCLYDE POLICE 8. PLANNING APPLICATIONS (Pages 29 - 40) 9. DELEGATED DECISIONS (Pages 41 - 56) 10. GRUINART FLATS SPECIAL PROTECTION AREA FOR BIRDS (Pages 57 - 60) 11. CAMPBELTOWN FLOODING (Pages 61 - 62) 12. REVENUE AND CAPITAL ROADS BUDGET 2006/2007 (Pages 63 - 78) 13. PROPOSED FORTNIGHTLY DOMESTIC REFUSE COLLECTION TRAIL - ISLAY AND JURA (Pages 79 - 82) EXEMPT SECTION The Committee will be asked to pass a resolution in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the public for items of business with an “E” on the grounds that it is likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in the appropriate paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7a to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. The appropriate paragraph is:- Paragraph 6: Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (other than the authority). E1 14. SCOTTISH WATER INVESTMENT PROGRAMME (Pages 83 - 94) MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Robin Currie Councillor John Findlay (Vice-Chair) Councillor Alison Hay Councillor Donald Kelly Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor John McAlpineCouncillor Alastair McKinlay (Chair) Councillor Bruce Robertson Contact: DEIRDRE FORSYTH: 4558 NOTE: A Civic Government Hearing for Elaine Munro will take place at 2pm, after the Area Committee on 5 April 2006. Page 1 Agenda Item 3 MINUTES of MEETING of MID ARGYLL KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE held in the THE TOWN HALL, CAMPBELTOWN on WEDNESDAY, 8 MARCH 2006 Present: Councillor Alastair McKinlay (Chair) Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Robin Currie Councillor John Findlay Councillor Donald Kelly Councillor John McAlpine Councillor Bruce Robertson Attending: Deirdre Forsyth, Area Corporate Services Manager Donnie McLeod, Roads and Amenity Services Manager Richard Kerr, Senior Development Control Officer Peter Bain, Development Control Officer Brian Barker, Policy and Strategy Manager Catherine Dobbie, FUSIONS Chief Inspector Harry Miller, Strathclyde Police Colin Hossack, Forestry Commission Lesley McFadyen, Forestry Commission 1. APOLOGIES Apologies were received from Councillors Alison Hay and Donald MacMillan. 2. URGENT ITEM The Chairman ruled, and the Committee agreed, in terms of Section 50B(4)(b) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 in terms of Standing Order 3.2.2, that item 12, which was not specified in the Agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency because of the need for the decision to be taken before the next meeting. 3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest. 4. MINUTES OF MEETING OF 8 FEBRUARY 2006 The minutes of the meeting of 8 February 2006 were approved. Arising from Item 4, Councillor Kelly asked if a reply had been received from BT regarding the lack of broadband coverage in Southend, Kilchoman and the north end of Jura. Deirdre Forsyth stated she had not yet received a reply but confirmed she would contact BT again regarding this. Arising from Item 17, Councillor Currie stated that piles have been cut down to water level at Bruichladdich Pier and pose a hazard for small boats. It was agreed that Richard Kerr would investigate this. Page 2 5. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Chief Inspector Harry Miller informed the Committee that Strathclyde Police would be giving a presentation to the next meeting regarding the police call centre. He then explained to the Committee that the Police office in Port Ellen is being upgraded. One of the rooms will then be available for Council use and will be manned by a member of Council staff 3 mornings a week and function like a mini Servicepoint. Councillor Colville then asked Chief Inspector Miller if, when planning the new police station in Campbeltown, they had taken into account the right of way between Hazelburn Business Park and Tesco. Chief Inspector Miller confirmed this has been taken onto account and informed the Committee they will soon be at the stage of applying for planning permission. Councillor Kelly then asked if a CCTV would be sited to monitor Aqualibrium. It was stressed that there is extensive surveillance inside the building but the exterior also needs to monitored. It was agreed Chief Inspector Miller would liaise with Sandy Mactaggart regarding this matter. Consideration should be given to moving the TV at the Royal Hotel so that its view would include Aqualibrium. Deirdre Forsyth will contact Kintyre Crime Prevention Panel regarding this matter. 6. PLANNING APPLICATIONS The Committee considered and dealt with the applications for planning permission as detailed below. 05/01789/DET Mr and Mrs Peacock. Detailed. Erection of two dwellinghouses. Land south- west of East Trodigal Cottage, Machrihanish. Decision That planning permission be granted as a ‘minor departure’ to the provisions of the development plan, subject to: i) The standard condition and reason; ii) The conditions and reasons listed in the report; iii) The decision notice being issued following the completion of a voluntary revocation of permission 04/01009/OUT under Section 65 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. (Reference – Report by Head of Planning dated 15 February 2006, submitted). Page 3 05/02452/DET Mr and Mrs J. Murray. Detailed. Erection of dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank. Land adjacent Tir-na-n-og, Southend, Campbeltown. 2 supplementary reports were circulated and discussed. Decision That planning permission be granted subject to the standard condition and reason and the conditions and reasons listed in the report. (Reference – Report by Head of Planning dated 14 February 2006, submitted, and Supplementary Reports by Head of Planning dated 22 February 2006, submitted and 6 March 2006, tabled). 7. DELEGATED DECISIONS The Committee noted the decisions issued by the Director of Development Services dated 15 February 2006. (Reference – Report by Director of Development Services dated 15 February 2006, submitted). 8. COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP PRESENTATION Brian Barker, Policy and Strategy Manager, gave an interesting and informative presentation about the work undertaken and the structure of the Community Planning Partnership. Decision It was agreed there will be regular reports submitted to the Area Committee regarding Community Planning issues. (Reference – Presentation by Policy and Strategy Manager) 9. KINTYRE WAY PRESENTATION Colin Hossack from the Forestry Commission reported the status of the Kintyre Way to the Committee. He answered questions and circulated maps to enlighten the Committee to the progress that has been made, and the work still to be done. Decision The Committee were pleased to note the work being done to create the Kintyre Way. (Reference – Presentation by Colin Hossack, Forestry Commission) Page 4 As arising therefrom, the walk and cycle track at Bengullian, Campbeltown was discussed. Decision Colin Hossack will send a detailed report on the Bengullian issues for circulation to Members. 10. FUSIONS The Committee were advised of the future arrangements for the development of better-integrated children’s services through the FUSIONS initiative. Decision The Committee noted the contents of the report and agreed that a further report will be made to the August meeting. (Reference – Report by Head of Children and Families dated 8 March 2006, submitted). 11. ISLE OF GIGHA IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVICE DELIVERY The Committee considered a report outlining the possibility of appointing a person on the island of Gigha to carry out roads, amenity and property maintenance work there. Decision The Committee agreed to appoint a suitable part time person for Gigha, as discussed in the report. (Reference – Report by Head of Roads and Amenity Services dated 8 March 2006, submitted). 12. MID ARGYLL SAILING CLUB A request was received regarding the re-constitution of Mid Argyll Sailing Club. The Club wish to use the site adjacent to the former swimming pool in Ardrishaig to store dinghies over the summer. The site is held on the surplus property account and Legal Services are currently dealing with a Title issue which is preventing a disposal of the subject property at the present time. The planners have advised that planning permission for change of use will be required. Decision To issue a basic occupancy agreement to Mid Argyll Sailing Club on the basis of nil rental, incorporating all the usual safeguards from the Council’s point of view, for the period up to the end of September this year and month to month thereafter, subject to all planning permission being obtained. (Reference: Report by Estates Surveyor dated 8 March 2006, submitted). Page 5 The Committee resolved in terms of Section 50A(4) of the