BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL
HOUSING AND PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Thursday 10th June 1999
PRESENT -:
Councillors Tim Ball, Wahid Chowdhury, Ruth Griffiths, Francine Haeberling, Godfrey Hall, Malcolm Hanney, Steve Hedges, Pat Hogg, Peter Jovcic-Sas, Victoria Kilroy (for Jane Tapper), Alison McNair, Julie Stiddard.
Co-opted Members T Gardner, George McNeil, Joy Smith.
3 ELECTION OF CHAIR(PERSON) (LABOUR GROUP TO CHAIR)
RESOLVED that Councillor Julie Stiddard be elected Chair(person) for the duration of the meeting.
4 EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE
The Chair(person) drew attention to the emergency evacuation procedure as set out on the Agenda
5 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR(PERSON) (IF DESIRED)
RESOLVED that Councillor Pat Hogg be elected Vice Chair.
6 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Steve Hedges declared a pecuniary interest as a Somer Community Housing Trust tenant but had been advised that there was a general dispensation from the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions that he had the right to speak and vote.
All the co-optees declared a non-pecuniary interest in Report 10, Tenant and Leaseholder Co-optees. Following discussions with the Department of the Environment and Transport and the Regions it was agreed that Co-optees would have the right to address the Committee before withdrawing from the meeting.
7 TO ANNOUNCE ANY URGENT BUSINESS AGREED BY THE CHAIR(PERSON)
There was none.
8 ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC - TO RECEIVE DEPUTATIONS, STATEMENTS, PETITIONS OR QUESTIONS
There were none.
9 ITEMS FROM COUNCILLORS AND CO-OPTED AND ADDED MEMBERS
There were none.
10 MINUTES: THURSDAY 11TH MARCH 1999
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 11th March 1999 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair(person)
11 TENANT AND LEASEHOLDER CO-OPTEES (REPORT 10).
The Committee considered a report which looked at the position of the non-voting Co-optees on the Committee following the transfer of the Council`s housing stock to the Somer Community Housing Trust.
RESOLVED that:
(1) the decision on whether the current Co-optees be dismissed now or when a new system is agreed be referred to Council for a decision;
(2) the Strategic Director (HSS) and the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Spokespersons, be requested to report to the next meeting on 20th July 1999 on the development of a replacement framework.
(Note: Councillor Godfrey Hall unsuccessfully moved a motion to dismiss the current co-optees and consider developing a framework in which tenants and residents from all tenures of property be involved and (2) above. On being put to a vote there was an equality of votes: 6 in favour; 6 against, therefore the matter was UNRESOLVED.
Councillor Peter Jovcic-Sas’s proposal to include Spokespersons in the development of the replacement framework was accepted and incorporated in resolution (2) above.
Councillor Jovcic-Sas proposed a motion (1) that the current co-optees remain until a new system be in place and (2) above. The voting was taken in two parts. When recommendation (1) was put to a vote there was an equality of votes: 6 in favour; 6 against, therefore the matter was UNRESOLVED).
12 HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION (REPORT 11).
The Committee considered a report which gave an update on progress in Home Energy Conservation and sought agreement to the programme of works for 1999/2000.
On a motion from councillor Tim Ball, including an amendment from Councillor Alison McNair (see italics), which was accepted by the mover, it was
RESOLVED
(1) That the principle of the Home Insulation Scheme detailed in 5.1 onwards and Annex 1 of the report be agreed and the Strategic Director (Housing and Social Services) :-
(a) be authorised to enter into a contract with EAGA Ltd for the sum of £150,000 inclusive of fees and
(b) report back in 6 months on achievements;
(2) that a grant of £120,000 to Mr Willat’s Charity for the Energy Efficient Historic Home Project as detailed in 6.1 onwards be agreed and the Strategic Director (Housing and Social Services):-
(a) be authorised to enter into an agreement ensuring delivery of the council’s objectives and
(b) report back in 6 months on progress, cost effectiveness and on the production of guidelines for the dissemination of information;
(3) that it be agreed to take part in the 1999/2000 HECAction programme with Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire Council and Mendip District Council as detailed in 7.1 of this report and report back in 6 months on progress.
13 HOUSING ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT (REPORT 12).
The Committee considered a report which sought approval for the allocation of Social Housing Grant.
Members were informed that there was an error in recommendation 2.3 of the report which should read Resources Co-ordination Committee.
On a motion from Councillor Peter Jovcic-Sas it was
RESOLVED
(1) That the schemes detailed in Appendix 1 of the report for the allocation of Social Housing Grant, be approved;
(2) That officers progress with drawing up a brief for a Housing Needs Survey and tenders be invited from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake the research; and
(3) That the requirement for a Housing Needs Survey be referred to Resources Co-ordination Committee to identify resources for the survey to be undertaken this financial year to ensure that the allocation of Social Housing Grant.
14 ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER SERVICES PERFORMANCE REPORT (REPORT 13).
The Committee considered a report which provided a summary of the issues surrounding service operations and developments together with indicators of performance against service plan and corporate standards.
On a motion from Councillor Malcolm Hanney it was
RESOLVED
(1) That the level of Service Plan achievement in 1998/9 be noted; and
(2) That it be noted that performance standards have been broadly achieved.
15 AIR QUALITY IN BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET – 1998 (REPORT 14).
The Committee considered a report which presented the annual report on air quality and made recommendations on future action.
On a motion from Councillor Alison Mc Nair it was
RESOLVED
(1) That the report be noted and that the Head of Environmental and Consumer Services be requested, as resources permit, to maintain and develop the Council’s air pollution monitoring network;
(2) That copies of the report be printed and made available to the public at a charge which reflects printing and administrative costs; and
(3) That in future, reports be more user friendly by including a summary of trends.
16 SUMMARY OF BUSINESS DEALT WITH UNDER DELEGATED POWERS SINCE THE LAST MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE (REPORT 15).
There was none.
17 IDENTIFICATION OF CHAIR(PERSON) FOR NEXT MEETING (REPORT 16).
RESOLVED that Councillor Francine Haeberling be designated as the Chair elect of the next meeting on 20th July 1999.
18 DATES AND TIMES OF MEETINGS (REPORT 17).
RESOLVED that the dates and times of meetings in the Council Diary, as agreed by Council on 20th May 1999, be noted.
19 NOTICE OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS (REPORT 18).
RESOLVED that:
(1) the report be noted; and
(2) officers be requested to arrange Member Inducation for this Committee before the next Committee on 20 July 1999.
The meeting ended at 7.55pm
Chair(person)
Date Confirmed and Signed
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