Agenda and minutes
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Apologies To receive any apologies for
absence. Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Jim Clarke - Independent Member. |
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To confirm the minutes of the
meeting held on 23 September 2020. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 2020 were
confirmed as a correct record and would be signed at a future date. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations
of interest. Minutes: Steve Pitman - Independent Member declared that he was a
member of Weymouth Sailing Club. |
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Public Participation PDF 88 KB To receive
questions or statements on the business of the committee from town and parish
councils and members of the public. Public speaking
has been suspended for virtual committee meetings during the Covid-19 crisis
and public participation will be dealt with through written submissions only. Members of the public who live, work or represent an
organisation within the Dorset Council area, may submit up to two questions or
a statement of up to a maximum of 450 words. All submissions must be sent
electronically to denise.hunt@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
by the
deadline set out below. When submitting a question please indicate who
the question is for and include your name, address and contact details.
Questions and statements received in line with the council’s rules for public
participation will be published as a supplement to the agenda. Questions will be read out by an officer of the council and a response given by the appropriate Portfolio Holder or officer at the meeting. All questions, statements and responses will be published in full within the minutes of the meeting. The deadline for submission of the full text of a question or statement is 8.30am on Monday 7 December 2020. Minutes: Five questions were received from members of the public that
were read out at the meeting. The
questions and responses are contained in Appendix 1 of these minutes. |
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Weymouth Harbour Consultative Group Minutes PDF 131 KB To note the minutes of the Weymouth Harbour Consultative Group held on 10 November 2020. Minutes: The
Chairman of the Weymouth Harbour Consultative Group presented the minutes of
the meeting held on 26 February 2020. Noted |
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Chairman's Report To receive a verbal update by the Chairman. Minutes: The Chairman provided a verbal update in relation to the following points:-
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Harbour Master Updates PDF 886 KB To receive the following updates by the Harbour Masters:- · Weymouth · Bridport & Lyme Regis Additional documents: Minutes: The Weymouth Harbour Master and Bridport & Lyme Regis
Harbour Master presented their updates. Noted |
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To provide an engineering update for Weymouth, Bridport and Lyme Regis harbours. Additional documents: Minutes: The Engineering Projects Manager
updated the committee on engineering works in the three Dorset Council
harbours. Noted |
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Harbour Budget Monitoring PDF 65 KB To consider the current position for the Harbour Revenue Budgets for
Weymouth, Bridport and Lyme Regis Harbours at the end of October 2020 and the
predicted position of the Harbour Reserves for 2020/21. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Harbour Masters and the Finance and Admin Manager for
Weymouth Harbour presented the current position for the Harbour Revenue Budgets
for Weymouth, Bridport and Lyme Regis Harbours at the end of October 2020 and
the predicted position of the Harbour Reserves for 2020-2021. Decision:
To note the Budget Monitoring figures for 2020/21. Reason
for Decision: The Harbours Committee has the responsibility for the
harbours’ finances including budget setting, budget monitoring and the final
out-turn at the year end. |
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Harbours Budget and Fees and Charges 2021-22 PDF 72 KB To consider the budget requirement for the Harbour Revenue Budgets for Weymouth, Bridport and Lyme Regis Harbours for 2021/22 and beyond, including fees and charges for all harbours and the Asset Management Plan Improvements for Weymouth. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Harbour Masters and the Finance and Admin Manager (Weymouth Harbour) presented a report setting out the budget requirement for the harbour revenue budgets for Weymouth, Bridport and Lyme Regis harbours for 2021-22 and beyond, including fees and charges for all harbours and the Asset Management Plan improvements for Weymouth. Proposed by Councillor Sarah Williams, seconded by Councillor Rob Hughes. Recommended
to Full Council: That the
following related to budget requirements for the Harbours’ Budgets for 2021/22
be approved, including: 1. The
Weymouth Harbour Budget for 2021/22; 2. The
fees and charges for 2021/22 for Weymouth Harbour; 3. The Asset Management Plan Improvements for
2021/22 for Weymouth Harbour
subject to a mid-year review; 4. The
budget request for Bridport Harbour for 2021/22; 5. The
budget request for Lyme Regis Harbour for 2021/22; and 6. The
fees and charges for 2021/22 for Bridport and Lyme Regis Harbours. Reason
for Recommendation: The
Harbours Committee has the responsibility for the harbours’ finances including budget setting, budget monitoring and the final outturn at the year end. |
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To consider the Harbours Committee Forward Plan. Minutes: The Forward Plan was presented by the Head of Environment and Wellbeing. It was agreed that the following items were added to the Forward Plan:-
Noted |
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Urgent items To consider any items of
business which the Chairman has had prior notification and considers to be
urgent pursuant to section 100B (4) b) of the Local Government Act 1972. The
reason for the urgency shall be recorded in the minutes. Minutes: There were no urgent items. |
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Renewal of Weymouth Gig Rowing Club Lease PDF 62 KB To consider a report by the Weymouth Harbour Master. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Weymouth Harbour Master presented a report regarding the
renewal of a lease to Weymouth Gig Rowing Club. Proposed by Councillor Rob Hughes, seconded by Councillor
Sarah Williams. Recommended to Full Council: 1. That
the lease for the Weymouth Rowing Club be renewed for an interim period of 3
years from 25 March 2020. 2. That
the Harbours Committee be given delegated authority to determine further
interim renewals of the lease if necessary. 3. That
the Harbours Committee be given delegated authority to determine whether to
grant a full lease for a period of 25 years from 25 March 2020 once the Harbour
Revision Order has been approved. Reason
for Recommendation: The Gig Rowing Club continues to be an integral part of the harbour and have an active membership. The renewal is a short-term temporary arrangement until a longer term lease can be considered once the Harbour Revision Order has been approved. |
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Appendix 1 - Public Participation |