Dundee City Council - 15/10/2001

At a MEETING of the DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL held at Dundee on 15th October 2001.

Present:-

COUNCILLORS

Lord Provost John R Letford, Convener, in the Chair.

Prior to the commencement of business the Council observed a minute's silence in respect of the recent terrorist attacks in America.

I MINUTES

 

The undernoted minutes were submitted and noted:-

 

1. Minute of Licensing Committee dated 6th September 2001

2. Minute of City Council dated 10th September 2001

3. Minute of Neighbourhood Resources and Development Committee dated 10th September 2001

4. Minute of Economic Development Committee dated 10th September 2001

5. Minute of DSO Committee dated 10th September 2001

6. Minute of Finance Committee dated 10th September 2001

7. Minute of Policy and Resources Committee dated 10th September 2001

8. Minute of Personnel and Management Services Committee dated 10th September 2001

9. Minute of Licensing Board Hearing dated 11th September 2001

10. Minute of Finance Committee dated 17th September 2001

11. Minute of Education Committee dated 17th September 2001

12. Minute of Leisure Services Committee dated 17th September 2001

13. Minute of Arts and Heritage Committee dated 17th September 2001

14. Minute of Housing Committee dated 17th September 2001

15. Minute of Environmental and Consumer Protection Committee dated 17th September 2001

16. Minute of Social Work Committee dated 17th September 2001

17. Minute of Economic Development Committee dated 17th September 2001

18. Minute of Development Quality Committee dated 24th September 2001

19. Minute of Planning and Transportation Committee dated 24th September 2001

20. Minute of Personnel and Management Services Committee dated 24th September 2001.

 

II DEPUTATION - DUNDEE/NABLUS TWINNING ASSOCIATION

The Council noted that a request from the Dundee/Nablus Twinning Association to be heard in support of the twinning link had been withdrawn.

III TWINNING ARRANGEMENTS

It was reported that the undernoted item had been placed on the agenda by Councillor Wallace on behalf of the Minority Opposition Group.

"The matter to be discussed is the current twinning arrangements of Dundee City Council.

The nature of the present twinning links has been the subject of much political and public outcry and this group feels that a review of these links has to be looked at, especially in light of the recent events in New York and Washington, and the world-wide coverage given."

The Council noted that this item had been withdrawn.

IV CHRISTMAS WALK - ALEXANDRIA

It was reported that the Lord Provost, his wife and the Council Officer had been invited to attend the Christmas Walk in Alexandria during December 2001.

The Council approved accordingly.

V APPOINTMENTS

 

(a) GENERAL TEACHING COUNCIL - SCOTLAND

 

It was reported that notification had been received that Councillor de Gernier had been appointed to serve on the General Teaching Council for Scotland and it was recommended that attendance at meetings be considered an approved duty.

 

The Council approved accordingly.

 

(b) DUNDEE CITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(9) of the minute of meeting of the City Council of 13th May 1999 wherein it was agreed that two members of the Majority Group, one member of the Major Opposition Group and one member of the Minority Opposition Group be appointed to serve on the Dundee City Sports Association for the Disabled.

 

It was reported that , following the resignation of Councillor Fitzpatrick from the Association, this vacancy required to be filled by a member of the Major Opposition Group.

 

The Council agreed that Councillor Barrie be appointed.

 

(c) CONVENER OF ARTS AND HERITAGE COMMITTEE

 

It was reported that Councillor Presswood had resigned from the above post.

 

Councillor Grant , seconded by Councillor Shimi, moved that Councillor Farquhar be appointed.

 

Councillor Sawers seconded by Councillor Beattie, moved that Councillor Bowes be appointed.

 

On a division, here voted for Councillor Farquhar - Lord Provost Letford, Councillors de Gernier, Wright, Ward, Shimi, Presswood, Regan, Farquhar, Sturrock, Glen, Grant, Rolfe, MacPherson and Borthwick (14); and for Councillor Bowes - Councillors Barrie, Dawson, Sawers, Fitzpatrick, Petrie, Guild, Corrigan, Dave Beattie, Fordyce and Bowes (10) - Councillors Powrie, Mackie, Wallace and Scott declining to vote - whereupon Councillor Farquhar was appointed.

 

(d) CONVENER OF LICENSING COMMITTEE

 

It was reported that Councillor Shimi had resigned from the above post.

 

The Council agreed that Councillor Regan be appointed.

 

(e)CONVENER OF NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 

It was reported that Councillor Farquhar had resigned from the above post.

 

Councillor Grant , seconded by Councillor Shimi, moved that Councillor Wright be appointed.

 

Councillor Sawers seconded by Councillor Dave Beattie, moved that Councillor Richard Beattie be appointed.

 

On a division there voted for Councillor Wright - Lord Provost Letford, Councillors de Gernier, Wright, Ward, Shimi, Presswood, Regan, Farquhar, Sturrock, Glen, Grant, Rolfe, MacPherson and Borthwick (14); and for Councillor Richard Beattie - Councillors Barrie, Dawson, Sawers, Fitzpatrick, Petrie, Guild, Corrigan, Dave Beattie, Fordyce and Bowes (10) - Councillors Powrie, Mackie, Wallace and Scott declining to vote - whereupon Councillor Wright was appointed.

 

(f) LICENSING BOARD

 

Reference was made to Article VI of the minute of meeting of the City Council of 13th May 1999 wherein it was agreed that six members of the Majority Group, four members of the Major Opposition Group and two members of the Minority Opposition Group be appointed to serve on the above Board.

 

Following the resignation of Councillor Shimi from the Board this vacancy required to be filled by a member of the Majority Group.

 

The Council agreed that Councillor Regan be appointed.

 

(g) DUNDEE CONTEMPORARY ARTS

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(21) of the minute of meeting of the City Council of 13th May 1999 wherein it was agreed that three members of the Majority Group, two members of the Major Opposition Group and one member of the Minority Opposition Group be appointed to serve on the above Company.

 

It was reported that, following the resignation of Councillor Luke from the Council, this vacancy required to be filled by a member of the Majority Group.

 

The Council agreed that Councillor Farquhar be appointed.

 

(h) FLEMING TRUST

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(36) of the minute of meeting of the City Council of 13th May 1999 wherein it was agreed that the Lord Provost and one member of the Majority Group be appointed to serve on the above Trust.

 

It was reported that, following the resignation of Councillor Luke from the Council, this vacancy required to be filled by a member of the Majority Group.

 

The Council agreed that Councillor Wright be appointed.

 

 

 

 

LORD PROVOST JOHN R LETFORD, Convener