Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor Mark Cooper, Councillor Tonia Craig, Rupert Boissier and Nicola Walsh.

All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with

Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.

Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Non-Pecuniary interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 2 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.

Councillor Rod Cooper declared an interest as a mooring holder and as a non executive Board Director at the RAF Yacht Club; Councillor Cartwright declared interests as a member of the Royal Yachting Association; Mr John Selby declared interests as a trustee of Warsash Sailing Club; a committee member of the Royal Yachting Association, of the River Hamble Combined Clubs and of the River Hamble Mooring Holders Association.

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 6 December 2019.

The minutes of the meeting held on 6 December 2019 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.

There were no deputations.

To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.

The Chairman noted that the River Hamble Annual Forum would be held at Warsash Sailing Club on Monday 16 March at 7pm.

The Committee recorded thanks to Dermod O’Malley, the Berth and Mooring Holders Representative, who had announced that he would be standing down.

The Committee also recognised the work of the Harbour Office team during the bad weather and storms in maintaining safety on the River.

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services summarising incidents and events in the Harbour and covering issues currently under consideration by the Marine Director.

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services regarding incidents and events in the Harbour.

In introducing the report, the Marine Director highlighted the recent periods of bad weather and storms and the detail included within section 5.34 of the report. 

Members discussed incidents of theft on the River. It was confirmed that a police investigation was ongoing.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee notes the content of the report.

That the Committee note their thanks to Harbour Authority officers for their continued efforts throughout the recent storms and also for resilient approach during office refurbishment work.

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services summarising recent environmental management of the Harbour.

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services with an update on environmental matters.

In addition to the content of the report, the Committee heard that a meeting of the Hamble Estuary Partnership had taken place on 4 December 2019. Members agreed that the link to the minutes and presentations be circulated.

Members also discussed the issue of nitrates entering into the River and the causes for this including development and construction, agriculture and also from some recreational activities. Whilst there was no direct impact on the existing Harbour Works Consent process, and the concern was more relevant to local planning authorities, Members agreed that the issue was important. It was noted that a report had been to the Partnership for South Hampshire Joint Committee meeting which set out the details clearly.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee notes the content of the report.

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services outlining the register of Harbour Authority assets and timescales for replacement.

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services outlining the register of Harbour Authority assets and timescales for replacement.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee recommends to the Board that this report be taken into account alongside the annual statutory accounts in setting Harbour Dues for 2020/21 at the July Board meeting.

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services regarding the Harbour Authority’s Business Plan.

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services reviewing the Harbour Authority Business Plan.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee note the content of the Business Plan and recommend that this be approved by the River Hamble Harbour Board.

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services anticipating future business items for the Committee and Harbour Board.

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services with regard to the future business items for the Committee and Harbour Board agendas.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee notes the report.