Recess Sub-committee - 05/08/2002

At a MEETING of the RECESS SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 5th August, 2002.

Present:-

COUNCILLORS

Councillor ROLFE, Convener, in the Chair.

I IMPLEMENTATION OF TAYSIDE DELAYED DISCHARGE - ACTION PLAN - HUMAN RESOURCES

There was submitted Joint Report No. 581-2002 by the Directors of Social Work and Personnel and Management Services seeking Sub-Committee approval to establish management, social care and support posts for extension to the Early Supported Scheme, the Crisis Support Team and enhanced Residential Care for Older People to implement the Tayside Delayed Discharge Partnership - Action Plan in Dundee.

The Sub-Committee agreed to:-

(i) approve the establishment of 1 Social Care Organiser, residential grade, SCP 27-30 (18,878-20,897);

(ii) approve the establishment of 1 Senior Social Care Officer, residential grade, SCP 27‑30 (18,878 - 20,897);

(iii) approve the establishment of a Clerical Assistant, GS1/2, SCP 3-12 (9,680-12,899);

(iv) approve the establishment of a Domestic Assistant, 20 hours (MW1, 5.02 per hour); and

(v) approve the establishment of 2 Social Care Workers, SCP 16-23 (13,124 - 16,673).

II FINANCE DEPARTMENT - INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT SECTION CHANGE TO ESTABLISHMENT

There was submitted Agenda Note AN152-2002 informing the Sub-Committee that the fires at Morgan Academy and TDI battery factory which were owned by the Council, together with heightened awareness throughout the Council of the importance of risk management as a financial control mechanism had resulted in an increased workload burden falling on the Insurance and Risk Management Section.

The Sub-Committee were asked to approve the expansion of a part time Insurance and Risk Management Assistant post, graded GS3/AP1, 13,124-14,618 to a full time Insurance and Risk Management Assistant post, graded GS3/AP1, 13,124-14,618. The post to be advertised within the Finance Department.

The cost of the proposal was 6,562 in a full financial year and the additional cost would be funded from the Council's Insurance Fund.

The Sub-Committee approved the expansion of a part-time Insurance and Risk Management Assistant Post to full-time.

III NUCLEAR FREE LOCAL AUTHORITIES - AFFILIATION FEES

There was submitted Agenda Note AN159-2002 reporting that the City Council had been requested to pay the 2002/03 annual affiliation fees amounting to 1,488.

The Convener, seconded by Councillor FitzPatrick, moved that the annual affiliation fees of 1,488 be paid.

As an amendment, Councillor Powrie moved that no fees be paid but failed to find a seconder, whereupon the motion was declared carried.

IV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - DUNDEE AIRPORT - CHANGE TO ESTABLISHMENT

There was submitted Agenda Note AN153-2002 requesting the Sub-Committee to approve the redesignation and regrading of one post of Duty Firecrew, graded SCP19, 22, 24, 26 (14,984; 16,217; 17,207; and 18,296) to Senior Refueller, graded SCP19-22 (14,984-16,217). This post would have operational responsibility for all aspects of refuelling at Dundee Airport.

The Sub-Committee agreed to approve the redesignation and regrading of one post of Duty Firecrew to Senior Refueller.

V CAIRD HALL DEVELOPMENT - ASBESTOS REMOVAL

Reference was made to Article I of the minute of meeting of the Arts and Heritage Committee of 18th March, 2002 wherein approval to proceed with the development of the Caird Hall was given.

There was submitted Agenda Note AN154-2002 informing the Committee that at an early stage in the works material containing asbestos was identified in duct chambers and in order to minimise delay to the main project an offer to remove the asbestos was obtained from Jaydee Heating and Electrical Limited who had listed Trojan Limited as a specialist sub-contractor. With the permission of the Chief Executive this offer was accepted.

The removal of the asbestos would cost 17,700 inclusive of an allowance for professional fees and could be met from the Leisure and Arts Department's 2002/03 Capital Budget.

Further duct cleaning work would be carried out early next year during a period when the Caird Hall is not being used. This duct cleaning would be carried out by a specialist contractor and would be the subject of a separate report.

The Sub-Committee approved acceptance of the offer from Jaydee Heating at a cost of 17,700 inclusive of an allowance for professional fees for the removal of asbestos from the Caird Hall.

VI COMMUNITY RECYCLING NETWORK SCOTLAND MARKETS SEMINAR - 9TH AUGUST, 2002 - DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN155-2002 indicating that Councillor Sturrock wished to attend the above Seminar as a Recycling Advisory Group member at a fee of 35.

The Sub-Committee approved the attendance of a maximum of six delegates at the above Seminar at a cost of 35 per delegate.

VII FINTRY VILLAGE SQUARE - PHASE 2 - DRAFT SITE PLANNING BRIEF

There was submitted Report No. 588-2002 by the Director of Planning and Transportation seeking approval of a draft site planning brief as the basis of consultation with the local community and interested parties.

The Sub-Committee agreed to:-

(i) approve the draft site planning brief for the purposes of consultation;

(ii) remit to the Director of Planning and Transportation to consult with the local community and interested parties on the terms and content of the draft site planning brief;

(iii) remit to the Director of Planning and Transportation to report back on the result of the consultation exercise within a period of two months; and

(iv) remit to appropriate officers to investigate, and, if appropriate, progress a Compulsory Purchase Order to assemble the site.

 

VIII PROPOSALS FOR UTILISING THE REALLOCATION OF SCOTTISH BUDGET RESOURCES

 

There was submitted Report No. 596-2002 by the Director of Finance making elected members aware of the proposals submitted to the Scottish Executive to fully utilise the sum allocated to the City Council from the Scottish Budget resources.

 

The Sub-Committee agreed to note the Council's submission to the Scottish Executive which would be considered at an early meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee.

 

IX FORMER LINLATHEN HIGH SCHOOL

 

Reference was made to Article VII of the minute of meeting of the Economic Development Committee of 13th April 1998 wherein the disposal of the former Linlathen High School was agreed.

 

There was submitted Agenda Note AN156-2002 advising the Sub-Committee that the agreement between the City Council and the interested Company had now been terminated and the subjects would now be re-marketed and thereafter a further report would be submitted to the Economic Development Committee.

 

The Sub-Committee agreed the action taken.

 

X FERRANTI PHOTONICS

 

Reference was made to Article IV of the minute of meeting of the Economic Development Committee of 14th May, 2001 wherein the Committee approved the granting of financial assistance through a rental incentive to Ferranti Photonics for the financial year 2001/2002.

 

There was submitted Agenda Note AN157-2002 noting that after negotiations with the Director of Economic Development, it was recommended that the rental for the period 1st April, 2002 to 31st December, 2002 be based on a revised figure.

 

The Sub-Committee agreed accordingly.

 

XI LAND AT EMMOCK WOODS, BARNS OF CLAVERHOUSE, DUNDEE

 

Reference was made to Article VI of the minute of meeting of the Economic Development Committee of 14th September 1998.

 

There was submitted Agenda Note AN158-2002 noting that it was the Director of Economic Development's intention to instruct the Director of Support Services to prepare legal documentation and to grant rights over the mini-market and adjacent land at Emmock Woods, in the ownership of the City Council, to an interested Company to facilitate the disposal of flats, which were partly or wholly erected over property within the Council's ownership.

 

The Sub-Committee approved accordingly.

 

XII DUNDEE TECHNOPOLE - INCUBATOR 2

 

There was submitted Report No. 597-2002 by the Estate Manager appraising members on the proposed development of an 11,300 sq ft Incubator Unit at Dundee Technopole, by an economic development company.

 

The Sub-Committee agreed to the recommendations in the report.

 

 

 

 

MERVYN J ROLFE, Convener.