Approved Minutes IRED 14 08 24
West Dunbartonshire Council · 14 August 2024
Back to Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development Committee — 14 August 2024 and its agenda
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INFRASTRUCTURE, REGENERATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE At a Hybrid Meeting of the Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development Committee held in the Civic Space, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton on Wednesday, 14 August 2024 at 10.00 a.m. Present: Councillors David McBride, Jonathan McColl, Michelle McGinty, John Millar, Lawrence O’Neill, Lauren Oxley, Chris Pollock, Martin Rooney, Gordon Scanlan, Clare Steel and Sophie Traynor. Attending: Peter Hessett, Chief Executive; Gail Macfarlane, Chief Officer – Roads and Neighbourhood; Laurence Slavin, Chief Officer – Resources; Alan Douglas, Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration; Craig Jardine, Corporate Asset Manager; Michelle Lynn, Assets Co-ordinator; Gillian McNamara, Economic Development Manager; Jackie Nicol-Thomson, Business Partner – Resources; Magda Swider, Regeneration Co-ordinator; Nigel Ettles, Principal Solicitor; and Scott Kelly, Committee Officer. Apology: An apology for absence was intimated on behalf of Councillor Hazel Sorrell. Councillor David McBride in the Chair STATEMENT BY CHAIR – AUDIO STREAMING Councillor David McBride, Chair, advised that the meeting was being audio streamed and broadcast live to the internet and would be available for playback. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST It was noted that there were no declarations of interest in any of the items of business on the agenda. RECORDING OF VOTES The Committee agreed that all votes taken during the meeting be done by roll call vote to ensure an accurate record.
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OPEN FORUM The Committee noted that no open forum questions had been submitted by members of the public. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of Meeting of the Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development Committee held on 22 May 2024 were submitted and approved as a correct record, subject to Committee Services checking the audio recording of the meeting and, if necessary, correcting the text relating to the item under the heading ‘Glasgow City Region: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Collaboration’. ALEXANDRIA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Regulation and Regeneration providing information on the proposed Business Improvement District (BID) in Alexandria and seeking authorisation to formally approve the BID Proposal. It was noted that an Erratum Notice containing a revised version of the report had been issued in advance of the meeting. After discussion and having heard the Economic Development Manager, the Chief Officer – Resources and relevant officers in further explanation of the report and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee agreed:- (1) to note that a Business Improvement District (BID) is proposed for Alexandria town centre; (2) to authorise the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration to approve the BID Proposal by the statutory deadline of at least 70 days prior to the Ballot date, subject to it being compliant with the relevant sections of the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006; and (3) to note that the BID Ballot would be scheduled for 14 November 2024. INFRASTRUCTURE, REGENERATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE MONITORING REPORT 2024/25 TO PERIOD 3 (30 JUNE 2024) A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Resources providing an update on the capital financial performance to 30 June 2024 of those services under the auspices of the Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development Committee (IRED). After discussion and having heard the Chief Officer – Roads and Neighbourhood and the Chief Officer – Resources in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee agreed to note the contents of the report which showed the revenue budget forecast to overspend against budget by £2.376m (17.95%) at the year-end, taking into account that this was subject to change.
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INFRASTRUCTURE, REGENERATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL MONITORING REPORT 2024/25 TO PERIOD 3 (30 JUNE 2024) A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Resources providing and update on the revenue financial performance to 30 June 2024 of those services under the auspices of the Infrastructure, Regeneration an Economic Development Committee (IRED). After discussion and having heard the Economic Development Manager, and the Chief Officers for Regulatory and Regeneration, Resources, and Roads and Neighbourhood, in further explanation of the report and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee agreed:- (1) to note the current position of the 2024/25 IRED capital budget; (2) to approve the revised completion dates detailed in Appendix 2 to the report; and (3) to note an in-year variance of £14.538m due to reprofiling of projects. CONTRACT AUTHORISATION REPORT – THE RECEPTION, PROCESSING AND TREATMENT OF WUDS CONTAINING POPS A report was submitted by Chief Officer – Roads and Neighbourhood seeking approval to conclude the award of the contract for the Reception, Processing and Treatment of Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS) containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Having heard the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration in answer to a Member’s question, the Committee agreed:- (1) to authorise the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration to conclude, on behalf of the Council, the award of the Contract for The Reception, Processing and Treatment of Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS) containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) to Enva Scotland Limited; and (2) to note: (i) that the contract shall be for a period of three years with the option of a one year extension and at a value of £437,184, inclusive of VAT, over three years and £582,912, inclusive of VAT, should the contract be extended; and (ii) that the estimated commencement date of the contract was 1 September 2024. CONTRACT AUTHORISATION REPORT – SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TWO-WHEELED BINS A report was submitted by Chief Officer – Roads and Neighbourhood seeking approval to conclude the award of the contract for Supply and Delivery of two wheeled bins.
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Having heard the Chief Officers for Roads and Neighbourhood, and Regulatory and Regeneration, in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee agreed:- (1) to authorise the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration to conclude, on behalf of the Council, the award of the contract for the Supply and Delivery of Two-Wheeled Bins to IPL Plastics (UK) Ltd, trading as MGB Plastics Ltd; and (2) to note: (i) that the contract shall be for a period of two years with the option of two 12-month extensions and at a value of £166,392, inclusive of VAT, and £138,6660, exclusive of VAT, over two years, and £332,784, inclusive of VAT, and £277,320, exclusive of VAT, should the contract be extended; and (ii) that the estimated commencement date of the contract was 1 September 2024. VALEDICTORY – CRAIG JARDINE It was noted that this was the last meeting of the Committee which Craig Jardine, Corporate Asset Manager, would attend as he was leaving West Dunbartonshire Council. Councillor McBride, on behalf of the Committee, thanked Mr Jardine for his role in delivering projects across West Dunbartonshire and wished him well in the future. The meeting closed at 11.20 a.m.