Council Agenda 16 August 2006

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

Town House,
ABERDEEN, 8th August, 2006

COUNCIL MEETING

The Members of ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL are requested to meet here in the Town House on WEDNESDAY, 16th AUGUST, 2006 at 2.00pm.

HAZEL SPALDING
HEAD OF DEMOCRATIC SERVICES

B U S I N E S S

1. Admission of Burgesses

MINUTES OF COUNCIL

2. (a) Minute of Meeting of Aberdeen City Council of 28th June, 2006 (circulated separately)

MINUTES OF STANDING COMMITTEES

3. Pamphlet of Minutes (circulated separately) - for information

QUESTIONS

4. (a) Councillor Rattray

"During the 3Rs bid process did any breach of confidentiality occur?"

(b) Councillor Rattray

"Various estimates were given regarding the purchase cost and rebuilding of Marischal College, what is the present updated costs?"

"What is the latest position on funding of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route?"

GENERAL BUSINESS

* 5. (a) Installation of Traffic Signal Equipment at Links Road/Urquhart Road for Transition Extreme Sports Centre - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services South

* (b) Aberdeen Beach Coast Protection Scheme - Report by Corporate Director for Neighbourhood Services South

* (c) Additional Roads and Transport Related Programme - Report by Corporate Director for Neighbourhood Services South

* (d) A Shared Approach to Building a Better Scotland - A Consultation Paper on a National Strategy for Shared Services - Report by Head of Corporate Communications, Continuous Improvement

* (e) A Different Way of Doing Business - Conference - Aberdeen - 10th August, 2006 - Report by Head of Democratic Services

* (f) Making Coalitions Work – Conference – Edinburgh – 3rd November, 2006

(g) Fourth Statutory Review of Electoral Arrangements – Aberdeen City Council Area – Report by Senior Depute Returning Officer (to follow)

MOTIONS

6. (a) Councillor Clyne

"That a plaque be placed in the pocket park next to the Old Bridge of Dee detailing the history of the bridge and the events which happened during its history."

(b) Councillor Graham

"That it be referred to the appropriate Committee, that grass cuttings are collected following grass cutting operations in relevant complexes that provide homes for people with disabilities such as Stocket Parade."

REPORTS NOT FOR PUBLICATION

7. (a) Disposal of Assets – Report by Head of Resources Development and Delivery (to follow)

* circulated herewith

Should you require any further information about this agenda, please contact Martin Allan (Ext. 3057) or Christine Gunn (Ext. 2869).