Agenda and minutes
PDF 94 KBVenue: Council Chamber, Ryedale House, Malton
Contact: Nicki Lishman 476
Recording: Listen to the recording
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Apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor V Arnold and Councillor Ives, Councillor Goodrick substituted. |
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Minutes Supporting documents: Minutes: Decision
The minutes for the Policy and Resources Committee held on 2 February 2017 were approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record, on the understanding that the written responses to Members' questions be added to the minutes.
Voting record Unanimous |
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Recommendations from the Resources Working Party held on 16 March 2017 Supporting documents:
Minutes: Decision
That the recommendations of the Resources Working Party held on 16 March 2017 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
Voting record Unanimous |
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Urgent Business To receive notice of any urgent business which the Chairman considers should be dealt with at the meeting as a matter of urgency by virtue of Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972. Minutes: There were no items of urgent business. |
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Declarations of Interest Members to indicate whether they will be declaring any interests under the Code of Conduct.
Members making a declaration of interest at a meeting of a Committee or Council are required to disclose the existence and nature of that interest. This requirement is not discharged by merely declaring a personal interest without further explanation. Minutes: Councillor Clark declared a personal non pecuniary but not prejudicial interest in Item 13 as a member of North Yorkshire County Council. |
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PART 'A' ITEMS - MATTERS TO BE DEALT WITH UNDER DELEGATED POWERS OR MATTERS DETERMINED BY COMMITTEE |
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Delivering the Council Plan Supporting documents: Minutes: Considered - Report of the Deputy Chief Executive
Decision
That the report be noted.
Voting record 5 For 3 Abstentions
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Energy Efficiency Repayment Loan Supporting documents:
Minutes: Considered - Report of the Frontline Service Delivery Lead
Decision
(i) That the new Energy Repayment Loan (ERL) be introduced to enable the community to benefit from the Ryedale allocation of £23,000.
(ii) That pursuant to the Local Authorities (Arrangements for the Discharge of Function) (England) Regulations 2012 the Council's powers under the Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 in respect of ERLs be delegated to Sheffield City Council to administer the ERL scheme on behalf of the Council.
Voting record Unanimous |
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PART 'B' ITEMS - MATTERS REFERRED TO COUNCIL |
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Changes to Disabled Facilities Grant Policy Supporting documents:
Minutes: Considered - Report of the Frontline Service Delivery Lead
Recommendations to Council
2.1 That Council agrees the following changes to the DFG Policy:
(a) The removal of means test contributions from clients for all applications where the value of works is less that £5000 (b) The use of private occupational health therapists where NYCC in their role as social service authority are unable to respond to requests for assistance and undertake assessments within a reasonable period
2.2 That Council also agrees to an increase of fees levied for capital works undertaken by the White Rose Home Improvement Agency (WRHIA) from 12.5% to 15%.
Voting record Unanimous
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Community Housing Fund Supporting documents:
Minutes: Considered - Report of the Frontline Service Delivery Lead
Recommendations to Council
That Council agrees:
(i) the principle of using £86,200 (20%) of the total allocation for revenue purposes to support the delivery of new homes (ii) that £43,100 (10%) of the allocation be used for additional Community Development capacity working with a specialised provider, in partnership with Hambleton District Council for a 2 year period (iii) to passport £12,930 (3%) of the allocation into a pooled North Yorkshire enabling fund (iv) that the remaining £288,770 (67%) be used for capital works provided through grants, land acquisition or purchase of property in support of Community Led Housing
Voting record 6 For 2 Abstentions |
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Corporate Peer Challenge Improvement Plan Supporting documents:
Minutes: Considered - Report of the Chief Executive
Recommendations to Council
1. That Council agrees the Corporate Peer Challenge Improvement Plan
2. That progress with delivering Improvement Plan be monitored by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Voting record 4 For 1 Against 3 Abstentions
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The Council's Priorities 2017 - 2022 Supporting documents:
Minutes: Considered - Report of the Chief Executive
Recommendations to Council
That members agree the priorities for the Council Business Plan for 2017/22 as:
(a) Promoting sustainable growth (b) Supporting customers and communities (c) Working together – One Ryedale
Voting record 5 For 2 Against 1 Abstentions
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Proposed Waste Transfer Station for Ryedale Supporting documents:
Minutes: Considered - Report of the Frontline Service Delivery Lead
Recommendations to Council
1. That Members recommend to Full Council that this Council enter into an agreement with North Yorkshire County Council, as the Waste Disposal Authority for RDC, to provide a waste transfer station at Kirbymisperton, conditional upon a maximum contribution up to £265k per annum from RDC.
2. That the Medium Term Revenue Forecast be amended to reflect an additional growth item of £152k and that officers work to deliver additional savings through the Towards 2020 efficiency programme to mitigate the impact.
Voting record Unanimous |
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Any other business that the Chairman decides is urgent. Minutes: There being no items of urgent business, the meeting closed at 8.25 pm. |