The Chairman will make any specific announcements.
Apologies for absence will be notified at this point.
Minutes:
Mrs Graves mentioned the following apologies for absence:
Mr Barrett, Mrs Duncton, Mr J F Elliott, Mrs Hamilton, Mrs Keegan, Mr Ransley, Mr Ridd, Mrs Tassell, Mr Thomas, Mrs Tull and Mr Wakeham.
Mr Dempster was also absent from the meeting.
All other CDC members were present.
Mrs Graves made the following announcements:
(1) Change in the Running Order for Agenda Items 6 and 7
She advised first of all that she proposed a change in the running order for two agenda items in order to accommodate the availability of Mrs Hardwick who would have to leave the meeting early, namely that agenda item 7 (Committee Calendar of Meetings 2018-2019), which would be presented by Mrs Hardwick, would be taken before agenda item 6 (Approval for Consultation of the Draft Infrastructure Business Plan 2018-2023 with the City, Town and Parish Councils and Key Infrastructure Delivery Commissioners).
She invited someone to second her proposal, which Mr Dignum duly did.
In accordance with the CDC Constitution she put her proposal to the vote.
Decision
There was a unanimous vote in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions.
RESOLVED
That the published order of business in the agenda for this meeting be altered by taking agenda item 7 (Committee Calendar of Meetings 2018-2019) before agenda item 6 (Approval for Consultation of the Draft Infrastructure Business Plan 2018-2023 with the City, Town and Parish Councils and Key Infrastructure Delivery Commissioners).
(2) Death of Kevin McCoy
Mrs Graves read the following statement:
‘It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Kevin McCoy.
Kevin worked for Chichester District Council from 17 December 1983 until he retired due to ill health on 31 July 2015.
Kevin came to CDC from Havant Borough Council as a Senior Supervisor at Westgate Leisure Centre and became Assistant Manager in April 1987, Deputy Manager in June 1989, moving then to the position of Manager in December 1996.
He made many great contributions to Westgate and helped it move forward in numerous ways. Kevin was always very committed and passionate about how he, as the manager, could help customers and staff improve their health, well-being and quality of life. He was always very personable, kind and treated everyone with respect.
On behalf of the elected members and the staff of Chichester District Council I send our deepest condolences to Karen, his wife and all of Kevin’s family at this very sad time.’
Members acknowledged Mrs Graves’s sentiments with audible appreciation.
(3) Special Meeting of the Council
Mrs Graves pointed out that there would be a special meeting of the Council on Wednesday 27 September 2017 at 14:00 in order to consider a single item of business, namely the A27 Chichester Bypass Improvement Scheme. The agenda would be published later in the day after this meeting had concluded. She exhorted members to use their best endeavours to attend.
(4) All Parishes Meeting
This meeting would take place on Wednesday 20 September 2017 at 19:00 in the Assembly Room at Chichester City Council with a buffet from 18:00. She encouraged members to attend the evening.
(5) Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment Member Briefing
This would be held on Tuesday 26 September 2017 at 10:00 in Committee Room 1 at East Pallant House and it was hoped that members would make every effort to attend.
(6) Southern Gateway Masterplan Member Workshop
This had been arranged for Wednesday 4 October 2017 at 09:30 in Committee Room 2 at East Pallant House and members’ presence was very important.