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STRATHCLYDE JOINT POLICE BOARD - MlNUTES OF MEET/NG ON 19 AUGUST 7999

Z T L T Y

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T HURSDAY 19 AUGUS T 1999

Held in City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow

Contact Officer: Mike Blair: 01 41 287 41 6

If you have any queries about this minute or about the Joint Police Board in general please phone or write to Mr Blair, Assistant Clerk, City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow G2 1 DU.

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STRATHCLYDE JOlNT POLICE BOARD - MINUTES OF MEETING ON 19 AUGUST 1999

Minutes of Meeting in City Chambers, Glasgow on 19 August 1999

Present:

Councillor Bashir Maan (Convener) Councillor Christopher Kelly Councillor James McCarron Councillor William O'Rourke Councillor Iris Gibson Councillor Hugh Macrae (substitute)

City of Glasao W:

East Avrshire: Councillor James Boyd (Vice Convener) Councillor Brian Reeves (substitute)

East Renfrewshire: Councillor Alan Lafferty Councillor James Shaw

North Ayrshire: Councillor David Gallagher Councillor James Jennings

w est Dunbartonshire: Councillor Alistair Macdonald

North Lana r ks h ire: Councillor Tom Barrie Councillor Charles Hebenton Councillor Frank Gormill Councillor Gordon Murray

South Lanarksh ire: Councillor Allan Falconer (Vice-Convener) Councillor May Caldwell (substitute) Councillor Mary McNeill Councillor Robert Rooney

East Dunbartonshire: Councillor Edward McGaughrin IS0 Councillor John Morrison (substitute)

Renfrewshire: Councillor Michelle Cowan Councillor Celia Lawson

J nverclyde: Councillor Yvonne Robertson Councillor Robert Jackson

South Ayrshire Councillor Douglas Campbell Councillor Robert Campbell

Aravll & Bute Councillor Stanley Latimer Councillor Eric Thomson

Apoloaies: Councillors Jean McFadden, Susan Baird and Christine Devine; (Glasgow) Councillor Robert Taylor (East Ayrshire) and Councillor Mary Campbell (West Dunbartonshire).

Attend in g : M L Blair (Assistant Clerk); A F Kane (Joint Board Manager); I Tully (Assistant Treasurer); M Quinn (for the Legal Adviser to the Board); J Orr (Chief Constable); J Duncan (Deputy Chief Constable); M Papworth (Assistant Chief Constable); M Roger (Chief Superintendent); I McPherson (Head of Strathclyde Police Legal Services) and A Macleod (Chief Finance Officer, Strathclyde Police).

STRATHCLYDE JOINT POLICE BOARD - MINUTES OF MEETING ON 19AUGUST 1999

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1. Notice cal lina the meeting

The notice calling the meeting of the Strathclyde Joint Police Board was held as read.

A request had been received from COSLA seeking a nomination to a working group on the Review of the Police Service in Scotland. Having heard Mr Blair the Board agreed that the Convener be nominated to serve on the Working Group.

3. Minutes of previous meeting

The minutes of the Board meeting of 17 June 1999 were submitted, approved and authorised to be signed.

4. Minutes of Sub-comm ittees

The minutes of the Convener's Sub-committee of 17 and 24 June and 3 August 1999 were submitted, approved where necessary and otherwise noted.

5. APPO intments to Sub-comm ittees

There was submitted a report by the Clerk setting out membership of the various sub-committees of the Board and having heard Mr Blair the Board agreed to approve the composition of the sub-committees etc as set out in Appendix 1 to this minute.

There was submitted a report by the Chief Constable providing a comparison of actual revenue expenditure for the period 1 April - 17 July 1999 against estimated expenditure which showed an underspend of E977,080 or 1.05% and the Board after discussion noted the report.

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The Board noted a report by the Chief Constable intimating details of contracts accepted within the period 5 June - 23 July 1999 with an estimated value between %30,000 - El 50,000 and which consequently fell below the threshold requiring individual Board approval.

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The Board noted a report by the Chief Constable providing statistical information relating to the investigation and disposal of complaints made against police officers for the period 1 January - 30 June 1999 compared with the previous year.

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9 . 9. a Centre - Provision of police post

There was submitted a report by the Chief Constable intimating that he had negotiated the use of a purpose built police post providing office accommodation, interview room, cells/detention rooms, radio room, refreshment room and showers and toilets within the Braehead Shopping Centre to facilitate operational policing, maximise partnerships and ensure that the public using the centre enjoyed a safe crime-free environment. After discussion, the Board agreed to note the report.

10. Strathclvde PO lice 25th Anniversary Ce lebrations - International Tattoo

There was submitted a report by the Chief Constable intimating that an outline agreement had been reached with British Telecom and ADT to underwrite the costs of the International Tattoo to be held as part of the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of Strathclyde Police in a sum not exceeding E200,OOO and the Board after discussion noted the sponsorship arrangements.

11. Update0 n Strat hclvde Police trial of CS incapacitant sp rav

There was submitted a report by the Chief Constable updating members on the Strathclyde trial of CS incapacitant spray in which he advised the Board that there had been no further uses of the spray since his last report. He further advised the Board that the Department of Health Committee tasked with reviewing the original safety assessment of CS incapacitant spray met on 13 July 1999 this year but that amendments to the announcement had postponed the release of its findings until late August 1999. The Board after discussion agreed to note the report and to await the publication of the Department's report.

12. Proposed d isposal of Sikeside Police Office - 2 Paddock St reet. Coatb ridae

There was submitted a report by the Chief Constable seeking 'authority to declare Sikeside Police Office as surplus to requirements.

Having heard the Chief Constable the Board agreed to:

(i) declare the property surplus to requirements;

(ii) authorise the Property Services Manager to undertake marketing of the subjects at the earliest possible opportunity; and

(iii) instruct the Forces Head of Legal Services, acting on behalf of the Board, and the Property Services Manager to consider offers received as appropriate and conclude the disposal on behalf of the Board.

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13. Proposed d’ w o s a . I of po lice house - 2 Penilee Road. Paisley

There was submitted a report by the Chief Constable seeking authorisation to dispose of the vacant house at 2 Penilee Road, Ralston, Paisley which had been identified as surplus to requirements and the Board after discussion agreed to declare the property as surplus and to authorise the Property Services Manager in conjunction with the Forces Head of Legal Services to undertake marketing of the property, consider offers received and conclude the disposal on behalf of the Board.

14. St rathclvde PO lice Air Support Unit

The Assistant Chief Constable, Martin Papworth (Strategic Support) provided the Board with a presentation on the role of the Air Support Unit. Having heard Mr Papworth and after discussion the Board in congratulating Mr Papworth on his informative and interesting presentation agreed to note its contents.

15. E [ h - f officer P I’ n Vi i i r Ii

The Board was addressed by Superintendent Dannye Maloney of Victoria Police, Australia outlining his experiences so far during his three month exchange visit with Strathclyde Police. Amongst other things he contrasted the different aspects and needs of policing both in Strathclyde and in Australia. Having heard Superintendent Maloney the Convener thanked him on behalf of the Board for his eloquent and interesting presentation.

16. Dates for meetinas in 2000

The Board agreed to the dates set out in a report submitted by the Clerk for meetings in the year 2000 of the Joint Board, the Human Resources Review Sub-committee and the Physical Resources Review Sub-committee. The dates are set out in Appendix 2 to this minute.

17. F x tension of traffic wardens functions

There was submitted a report by the Chief Constable providing members with information on the extension of powers recently conferred on traffic wardens by the Functions of Traffic Wardens (Scotland) Order 1999 and the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 1 999. Having heard the Chief Constable in further explanation the Board agreed to note his report.

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18. The Troon to Belfast Seacat Fe rrv - Service

There was submitted a report by the Chief Constable providing members with information on the outcome of an approach to the Scottish Executive Justice Department for the additional revenue funding associated with the first six months policing of the Troon/Belfast Seacat Ferry Service at the Troon ferry terminal.

Having heard the Chief Constable in further explanation the Board agreed to note that:

(i) the additional policing cost of the first six months of the new ferry service will be met by the Scottish Executive Justice Department; and

(ii) further discussion will take place regarding an increase in revenue funding to cover costs of the remainder of the 1999/2000 financial year and beyond in the event that the ferry service becomes permanent.

19. Boa rd Dinner 1999

The Board agreed that this years annual dinner would take place on Friday 17 December 1999.

20. Presentation on PO licina a Ma jor F,vent - The Tall Ships Race. Wee nock

The Board heard a presentation by Chief Superintendent Campbell O’Connell on the planning and operational arrangements required to police the Tall Ships Race when it called at Greenock and to police all the ancillary matters which accompanied this event. The Board after discussion thanked Chief Superintendent O’Connell for his presentation and congratulated the Chief Constable for his efficient management of the event.

21. Exc lusion of Public

The Board resolved in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the public from the remaining item of business as exempt information, as defined in terms of Paragraphs 6, 8, 9 and 10 of Schedule 7A of that Act was likely to be disclosed.


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I . 22. Private F inance In itiative Project - New Force Trainina a nd Recruitment Cent re, Fast Kilbride

The Chief Constable submitted a report advising members of progress with the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) with Babcock & Brown Properties for the design, build, finance and operation of a new Force Training and Recruitment Centre at East Kilbride.

Having heard Mr Blair in further explanation the Board agreed to:

(i) note progress with the Private Finance Initiative contract with Babcock & Brown Properties for the design, build, finance and operation of a new Force Training and Recruitment Centre at East Kilbride; and

(ii) note that a further report will be submitted to the Joint Police Board in due course concerning the planning applications for the development of the new centre called in by the Secretary of State for his determination.

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Appendix I

HUMAN RESOURCES REVIEW SUB COMMITTEE

Councillor Jean McFadden -

Councillor William O'Rourke -

Councillor Susan Baird

Councillor Christine Devine -

Councillor Robert Campbell -

Councillor David Gallagher -

Councillor Tom Barrie

Councillor Frank Gormill

Councillor Allan Falconer

Councillor Pat Watters

Councillor Celia Lawson

Councillor Robert Taylor

Councillor Stanley Latimer - Councillor Tom Smith

Councillor James Shaw

Councillor Alistair Macdonald - Councillor Robert Jackson -

Councillor Bashir Maan

Councillor James Boyd

Glasgow City Council




South Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council

South Lanarkshire Council (Chair)

South Lanarkshire Council

Renfrewshire Council

East Ayrshire Council

Argyll & Bute Council

East Dunbartonshire Council

East Renfrewshire Council

West Dunbartonshire Council

lnverclyde Council

Glasgow City Council (Board Convener)

East Ayrshire Council (Board Vice Convener)

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PHYSICAL RESOURCES REVIEW SUB COMMITTEE

Councillor Bashir Maan - Glasgow City Council

Councillor Christopher Kelly - Glasgow City Council

Councillor James McCarron - Glasgow City Council

Councillor Iris G i bson - Glasgow City Council

Councillor Douglas Campbell - South Ayrshire Council

Councillor James Jennings - North Ayrshire Council

Councillor Charles Hebenton - North Lanarkshsire Council

Councillor Gordon Murray - North Lanarkshire Council

Councillor Mary McNeill - South Lanarkshire Council

Councillor Bob Rooney - South Lanarkshire Council

Councillor Michelle Cowan - Renfrewshire Council

Councillor James Boyd - East Ayrshire Council (Chair)

Councillor Eric Thompson - Argyll & Bute Council

Councillor Edward McGaughrin - East Dunbartonshire Council

Councillor Alan Lafferty - East Renfrewshire Council

Councillor Mary Campbell - West Dunbartonshire Council

Councillor Yvonne Robertson - lnverclyde Council

Councillor Allan Falconer - South Lanarkshire Council (Board Vice Convener)

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POLICE (SENIOR OFFICERS AND TRIBUNALS) SUB COMMITTEE

Councillor Bashir Maan - Glasgow City Council (Chair)

Councillor James McCarron - Glasgow City Council

Councillor Bob Rooney - South Lanarkshire Council

Councillor Charles Hebenton - North Lanarkshire Council

Councillor Alan Lafferty - East Renfrewshire Council

Councillor James Jennings - North Ayrshire Council

Councillor Michelle Cowan - Renfrewshire Council

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LEGAL ASSISTANCE APPEALS SUB COMMITTEE

Councillor Susan Baird - Glasgow City Council

Councillor Tom Barrie - North Lanarkshire Council

Councillor Jarnes Boyd - East Ayrshire Council (Chair)

Councillor Edward McGaughrin - East Dunbartonshire Council

Councillor Robert Campbell - South Ayrshire Council

Councillor Mary Campbell - West Dunbartonshire Council

Councillor David Gallagher - North Ayrshire Council

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SUPPORT STAFF DISCIPLINE AND GRIEVANCE APPEALS SUB COMMITTEE

Councillor William O'Rourke - Glasgow City Council

Councillor iris Gibson - Glasgow City Council

Councillor Allan Falconer - South Lanarkshire Council (Chair)

Councillor Mary McNeill - South Lanarkshire Council

Councillor Frank Gormill - North Lanarkshire Council

Councillor Tom Smith - East Dunbartonshire Council

Councillor Alistair Macdonald - West Dunbartonshire Council


SUB COMMITTEE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR OFFICERS


Councillor James Boyd - East Ayrshire Council

Councillor Allan Falconer - South Lanarkshire Council

plus two other members to be appointed on the occasion of the filling of a vacancy.

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BUDGET WORKING GROUP


Councillor Jean McFadden - Glasgow City Council



Councillor Stanley Latimer - Argyll & Bute Council

Councillor Yvonne Robertson - lnverclyde Council

Councillor Pat Watters - South Lanarkshire Council

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SUB COMMITTEE ON BEST VALUE REVIEW




Councillor Robert Jackson - lnverclyde Council

Councillor Celia Lawson - Renfrewshire Council

Councillor Jean McFadden - Glasgow City Council

Councillor David Gallagher - North Ayrshire Council

STRATHCLYDE JOINT POLICE BOARD - MINUTES OF MEETlNG ON 19 AUGUST 7999

DATES FOR MEETINGS IN 2000

17 February 13 April 8 June 17 August 12 October 7 December

HUMAN RESOURC ES REVIE W SUB COM MITTEE MEET1 NGS

3 February 4 May 10 August 2 November

PHYSICAL RESOURCES REVIEW SUB COMMITTEE MEETINGS

10 February 20 April 3 August 19 October

Appendix 2

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