Housing, Dundee Contract Services And Environment Services Committee - 10/01/2011

At a MEETING of the HOUSING, DUNDEE CONTRACT SERVICES AND ENVIRONMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 10th January, 2011.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Jimmy BLACK, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 6th December, 2010 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I REPLACEMENT OF TELEHEALTH CARE WARDEN CALL SYSTEM AT FORTHILL DRIVE SHELTERED HOUSING COMPLEX

There was submitted Agenda Note AN1-2011 advising that during extremely adverse weather on 28th November, 2010, the Warden Call System at the Sheltered Housing Complex at 3A Forthill Drive was hit by lightning and put out of action. The system served 160 tenants. The equipment was inspected by McGill Security (who provided the maintenance contract for the equipment) who advised that the system was beyond repair due to the severity of the strike. The fire detection/smoke alarm elements were not affected. Temporary dispersed alarms were distributed, but did not provide audio communication.

In view of the timescales involved, the Director of Housing, following consultation with the Convener and Spokespersons from the Other Groups, authorised the Architectural Services Department to negotiate an urgent contract with McGill Security for the replacement of the Telehealth System up to a cost of 50,000.

The Committee noted accordingly.

II NEW BUILD COUNCIL HOUSING - 3RD ROUND SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO KICK-START COUNCIL HOUSE BUILDING 2010/2011

On a reference to Article VIII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 6th December, 2010, there was submitted Report No 12-2011 by the Director of Housing seeking approval for the Council to enter into agreement with Hillcrest Housing Association within the newly appointed Lead Developer Framework, for the construction of a housing development at Ann Street, Hilltown to include eight units for which Scottish Government grant funding had been made available.

The Committee approved the Council entering into agreement with Hillcrest Housing Association, within the newly appointed Lead Developer Framework approved by Committee on 6th December, 2010 for the construction of a 12 unit housing development at Ann Street, Hilltown to include these eight units.

III CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HOUSING - ANNUAL SCOTTISH CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

There was submitted Agenda Note AN2-2011 reporting that the Chartered Institute of Housing Annual Scottish Conference would be held in Glasgow on 15th to 17th March, 2011. The estimated cost, including travel and subsistence, was 689 per delegate.

The Convener, seconded by Councillor Duncan, moved that elected member attendance be on the basis of one member of the Administration and one member of the Major Opposition Group.

As an amendment, Councillor Hay, seconded by Bailie Scott, moved that no elected members attend the conference.

On a division, there voted for the motion - the Convener, Councillors Guild, Barrie, Bowes, Andy Dawson, Will Dawson, Duncan, Fordyce, Hunter, Lynn, Melville, Roberts and Ross, Baillie Sawers and Lord Provost Letford (15); and for the amendment - Councillors Keenan, Asif, Bidwell, Ferguson, Gordon, McCready, Hay, Macpherson and Dick, Bailies Regan, Wright, Scott and Wallace and Depute Lord Provost Borthwick (14) - whereupon the motion was declared carried.

IV AIR QUALITY PLAN FOR NITROGEN DIOXIDE (NO2) AND PARTICULATES (PM10)

There was submitted Report No 16-2011 by the Head of Environmental Health and Trading Standards seeking Committee approval of the draft Air Quality Action Plan for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Particulates (PM10) and seeking the Committee's agreement for the submission of the draft Action Plan to the Scottish Government.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the draft Air Quality Action Plan for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Particulates (PM10);

(ii) agreed the submission of the Air Quality Action Plan to the Scottish Government and the Scottish Environment Agency for their approval in line with the Council's statutory requirements;

(iii) agreed, subject to any amendments from the Statutory Consultees; and

(iv) approved the additional remit for the Corporate Air Quality Steering Group as detailed in Section 4.12 of the report.

V TENDERS RECEIVED

There was submitted Report No 21-2011 by the City Architectural Services Officer detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-

(a) VARIOUS PROJECTS - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF WARDEN CALL SYSTEMS 2011/2014

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from McGill Electrical Ltd, Dundee amounting to 251,496.45, together with allowances of 25,150 for professional services, giving a total expenditure of 276,646.45.

(b) 60-62 CRAIGOWAN ROAD - ALTERATIONS

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Andrew Shepherd Construction Ltd, Forfar amounting to 73,294.96, together with allowances of 1,080 for building warrant, 991 for CDM Co‑ordinator and 11,741 for professional services, giving a total expenditure of 87,106.96.

(c) 27 DRYBURGH PLACE - EXTERNAL INSULATION

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Andrew Shepherd Construction Ltd, Forfar amounting to 23,671.63, together with allowances of 433 for CDM Co-ordinator and 3,836 for professional services, giving a total expenditure of 27,940.55.

Jimmy BLACK, Convener.