Leisure, Arts And Communities Committee - 20/05/2002

At a MEETING of the LEISURE AND ARTS SERVICES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 20th May 2002.

Present:-

COUNCILLORS

Councillor FARQUHAR, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 22nd April 2002 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I USE OF DUDHOPE PARK AS AN ASSEMBLY POINT - 29TH JUNE 2002

There was submitted agenda note AN71-2002 making a reference to Articles I and II of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 22nd April 2002 relative to the use of Dudhope Park as an assembly point by the Fred Roshier Memorial Loyal Orange Lodge No 118 for the procession which they wished to hold on 29th June 2002.

The Convener, seconded by Councillor Mackie, moved that the request be granted.

As an amendment, Councillor Bowes, seconded by Councillor Dave Beattie, moved that the application by the Fred Roshier Memorial Loyal Orange Lodge No 118, to use the entrance to Dudhope Park as an assembly point for the procession which they wished to hold on 29th June 2002, be refused on the grounds that it would prevent or restrict public recreation and was incompatible with the use of the park for its intended purpose as a leisure and recreation ground for the public, and exercise area for their dogs and a playground for children.

On a division, there voted for the motion - the Convener, and Councillors de Gernier, Wright, Ward, Shimi, Grant, Powrie, Mackie, Wallace, Scott and Macpherson (11); and for the amendment - Councillors Barrie, Richard Beattie, Dawson, Sawers, Petrie, Guild, Corrigan, Dave Beattie, Fordyce and Bowes (10) - Lord Provost Letford and Councillors Presswood, Sturrock, Glen, Rolfe and Borthwick declining to vote - whereupon the motion was declared carried

II DUNDEE CITY DISABILITY SPORT - APPLICATION FOR GRANT

There was submitted agenda note AN72-2002 advising that a request had been received from Dundee City Disability Sport (DCDS) in respect of a grant application for 1,000 to assist in the administration and operation of the Association.

The Committee approved the grant of 1,000.

III CAMPERDOWN PARK - APPLICATION FOR USE

There was submitted agenda note AN73-2002 advising that the Secretary of the Dundee Church of Christ had requested permission to set up a puppet show and distribute literature at Camperdown Play Complex on Saturday, 29th June 2002.

The Committee agreed that permission be granted for use of the area subject to the necessary insurance being provided indemnifying the Council against damages to property, injury or loss of life etc., to member of the public and in addition any services being provided by the department being paid for by the applicant.

IV DISC - REPLACEMENT FITNESS EQUIPMENT

The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 332-2002 requesting approval to accept the offer from a specialist supplier to supply and install replacement fitness equipment at Dundee International Sports Complex.

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Power Sport International Limited, Bridgend, amounting to 49,980.17.

V ASTRONOMY MODULE WITH UNIVERSITY OF ABERTAY DUNDEE AND AN ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE MILLS OBSERVATORY

Councillors Grant and Rolfe declared an interest and took no part in discussion of the above item.

The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 333-2002 informing the Committee about a new Astronomy module to be run in conjunction with the University of Abertay Dundee and seeking approval for setting up a Development Advisory Board for the Mills Observatory.

The Committee noted the introduction of the new Astronomy module and approved the setting up of a Development Advisory Board for the Mills Observatory.

VI OLD STEEPLE BELLS - SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 334-2002 seeking approval of capital expenditure for works at the Old Steeple.

The Committee approved the proposed expenditure of 7,431 and agreed to accept the undernoted offers:-

Haywards Mills Associates, Nottingham

Maintenance work to bells and fittings

Clearing down all ironwork, repainting and treating woodwork 3,933

Fitting new pulleys 510

Turning numbers 3, 4, 6 and 7 bells and re-roping 1,775

Full set of specialist tools 280

Training - the bell-hangers above will supply training in maintenance,

health and safety and certificates to the Old Steeple Bell-ringers at no

extra charge to the Council

John Taylor, Loughborough

Set of eight ropes 793

Outhwaite & Son, Hawes

Eight Muffles 140

Total 7,431

VII MAJOR PROJECT GRANTS AND SMALL PROJECT GRANTS

The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 454-2002 seeking approval to award grants to a range of Arts and Heritage organisations.

The Committee authorised the payment of 5,000 for the grants detailed in the appendix to the report.

VIII REPLACEMENT PITCH PROVISION DUE TO THE EURO 2008 FOOTBALL STADIUM IN CAIRD PARK

There was submitted agenda note AN74-2002 referring to Article III of the minute of meeting of the Leisure Services Committee of 18th March 2002 wherein the Committee approved the proposed location of two new rugby pitches in Whitfield.

The Committee noted that consultation had been undertaken with local residents, the Sheltered Housing Complex, Whitfield Activity Centre, Stobswell Rugby Club and various Tenant Associations and all were in agreement with the relocation of the rugby pitches.

IX TENDERS RECEIVED

The City Architectural Services Officer submitted Report No 452-2002 giving details of offers received to carry out roof repairs at the Burgh Halls, Brook Street, Broughty Ferry.

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer by Andrew Shepherd & Sons Ltd., Forfar, amounting to 9,154.22 to which required to be added an allowance of 1,843 for professional services making a total expenditure of 10,997.22.

The Committee also noted that Andrew Shepherd & Sons Limited had listed SGB, as the sub-contractor for scaffolding.

X BROUGHTY CASTLE - PURCHASE OF DRINKS MACHINES

There was submitted agenda note AN75-2002 advising that a quotation had been received for the purchase of a specialist hot and cold drinks vending machine from Four Square, Basingstoke, for the sum of 2,665.

The Committee agreed to accept the offer.

CHARLES FARQUHAR, Convener.