Scrutiny Committee - 27/04/2022
At a MEETING of the SCRUTINY COMMITTEE held remotely on 27th April, 2022.
Present:-
BAILIES
Kevin KEENAN |
Fraser MACPHERSON |
Christina ROBERTS (Substitute for Willie SAWERS) |
COUNCILLORS
Richard McCREADY |
Ken LYNN |
Lynne SHORT |
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Anne RENDALL (Substitute for Kevin CORDELL) |
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Bailie Kevin KEENAN, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 24th March, 2022 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor McCready declared a non-financial interest in respect of Article III by virtue of being the Convener of TACTRAN.
Bailies Macpherson and Roberts declared non-financial interests in respect of Article VI by virtue of each having a relative attending schools referred to in the report.
II MANAGEMENT AND RENEWAL OF THIN WALLED CARBON STEEL PIPEWORK
On a reference to Article XIA of the minute of meeting of the City Development Committee of 7th March, 2022, there was submitted Report No 78-2022 by the Executive Director of City Development outlining a management and renewal strategy relating to thin walled carbon steel pipework installations and seeking approval for the accelerated replacement of remaining heating pipework and radiators within Dundee House. The report detailed reactive measures taken to date, and the requirement for immediate action to renew the heating system to mitigate future risks. The report also detailed the Head of Design and Propertys assessment of the current condition of Dundee House and future monitoring arrangements.
The Committee, for their interest, noted that the City Development Committee had:-
(i) noted the issues relating to the use and premature failure of thin walled carbon steel installations within NHS facilities and the wider construction industry and the specific installation within Dundee House, including the works undertaken to date in carrying out reactive repairs;
(ii) agreed to the replacement of the remaining Dundee House heating pipework and radiators in a way that minimised service disruption;
(iii) in light of the urgency of the situation, delegated authority to the Executive Director of City Development and the Executive Director of Corporate Services to make suitable arrangements for the necessary remedial works to be carried out at the earliest possible time; and
(iv) noted a further report would be submitted to the City Development Committee for members to consider following the review of installations across the property portfolio.
The Committee further noted that the matter would be further considered by the Scrutiny Committee, if required.
III INTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS
There was submitted Report No 108-2022 by the Acting Senior Manager, Internal Audit providing a summary of the Internal Audit Reports finalised since the last meeting of this Committee.
The Committee noted the information contained within the report.
IV RISK MANAGEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
On a reference to Article VIII of the minute of meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee of 21st February, 2022, there was submitted Report No 62-2022 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services presenting to Committee the annual review of Risk Management, an update on implementation of the Risk Management Improvement Plan, and work undertaken on horizon scanning for future risks.
The Committee, for their interest, noted the content of the report.
V EXTERNAL INSPECTION REPORT FOR THE JUNCTION
There was submitted Report No 110-2022 by the Executive Director of Children and Families Service providing a summary of a recent external inspection carried out by the Care Inspectorate on the young peoples home at The Junction. The inspection focused on supporting children and young peoples wellbeing and how well the care and support of young people was planned.
The Committee:-
(i) noted the summary of the inspection report on The Junction Young Peoples House appended to the report, which received grades of Very Good and Good; and
(ii) remitted the Executive Director of the Children and Families Service to ensure that the areas for improvement were acted upon.