Agenda and minutes
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Apologies for absence Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Councillor Alan Jarrett (Leader of the Council). |
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Record of Decisions Minutes: The record of the meeting held on 7 July 2015 was agreed and signed by the Deputy Leader as correct. |
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Declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests and other interests Minutes: Disclosable pecuniary interests
There were none.
Other interests
Councillor Gulvin declared an interest in agenda item 6 (Recruitment Freeze) in relation to the Case Work Assistant posts, as his brother was the Manager of the Youth Offending Team. |
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The Balfour Centre, Pattens Lane Minutes: Background:
This report proposed that the Balfour Centre site, Pattens Lane, Rochester be declared surplus. As the value of the property was possibly over £1 million the disposal was a matter for Full Council.
The report and accompanying plan explained how the site had previously been used for the day element of the Council’s Enhanced Care Service (which had now re-located to Robert Bean Lodge, Rochester) and was used for a day centre operated by Medway Community Healthcare CIC (MCH). The background as to MCH’s use of the site was explained and it was noted that their short term non-secure lease was due to expire on 31 December 2015.
In relation to the options for the site it was noted that the Council could either retain the Balfour Centre site, with the inherent holding costs, or dispose of its interest and realise a capital receipt.
It was proposed that the Balfour Centre site be declared surplus and, if satisfactory terms could be agreed, it could be sold to MCH. When considering this item Members discussed the protection of the Council’s interests in this site.
Reasons:
To realise capital receipts and to reduce revenue costs. |
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Update to the Council's Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) Minutes: Background:
This report proposed revisions to the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules, which were contained within the Council's Constitution.
It was noted that in February 2015, the legislation which governed the procurement rules for public sector procurement had been updated and enacted into UK legislation in the form of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The report explained the main changes made to the procurement legislation and Appendix 1 to the report highlighted the necessary revisions to the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules.
It was reported that the Audit Committee had considered the proposed revisions on 14 July 2015 and details of the Committee’s discussion was set out in the report. In response to a question raised at the Audit Committee meeting, the report and Appendix 2 to the report explored the use of electronic websites to purchase goods within the context of both the 2015 Regulations and the Council’s current Contract Procedure Rules.
Reasons:
By agreeing the updating of the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules, the Council will be better protected against challenges to contract awards. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: Background:
This report presented information on vacancies that officers had requested approval to commence recruitment for, following the process agreed by Cabinet on 7 January 2003 (decision number 9/2003).
Details of the posts were set out within Appendix 1 to the report and within Supplementary Agenda No. 1 (which was tabled at the meeting).
Reasons:
The posts presented to Cabinet will support the efficient running of the Council. |