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Meeting
River Hamble Harbour Board - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Friday, 6th October 2023
10:00 AM
Friday, 6th October 2023
10:00 AM
End:
Friday, 6th October 2023
2:00 PM
Friday, 6th October 2023
2:00 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Friday, 6th October 2023
12:00 AM
Friday, 6th October 2023
12:00 AM
Finished:
Friday, 6th October 2023
12:00 AM
Friday, 6th October 2023
12:00 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
06 Oct 2023
06 Oct 2023
Location:
St Pauls Church Hall, Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, SO31 7BG
St Pauls Church Hall, Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, SO31 7BG
Meeting Attendees
Co-opted Member
Nikki Hiorns
Environmental Management Representative
Apologies
Co-opted Member
David Jobson
Recreational Sailing Representative
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
Jason Scott
Marine Director (non voting)
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
Nicola Walsh
British Marine
Present, as expected
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes
Apologies for absence were received from Nikki Hiorns.
2
Declarations of interest
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.
Minutes
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 Personal interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 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.
David Jobson declared personal interests as a member of both the RAF and Royal Southern Yacht Clubs, as a midstream mooring holder and a member of the Royal Yachting Association
David Jobson declared personal interests as a member of both the RAF and Royal Southern Yacht Clubs, as a midstream mooring holder and a member of the Royal Yachting Association
3
Minutes of previous meeting
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 7 July 2023.
Attachments:
- Document Printed minutes 07072023 1000 River Hamble Harbour Board 28 Sep 2023
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of the Board held on 7 July 2023 were agreed as a correct record.
4
Deputations
To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.
Minutes
There were no deputations.
5
Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes
The Chairman welcomed Nicola Walsh, Marine Industry representative to the meeting.
6
Minutes of the meeting of the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee - 15 September 2023
To receive the draft minutes of the meeting of the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee.
Attachments:
- Document Printed minutes 15092023 1000 River Hamble Harbour Management Committee 28 Sep 2023
Minutes
The Board received and noted the draft minutes of the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee held on 15 September 2023.
7
Marine Director and Harbour Master's Report and Current Issues
To consider a report summarising incidents and events in the Harbour and covering issues currently under consideration by the Marine Director.
Attachments:
- Document 2023-10-06 RHHB Marine Director and Harbour Master's Report and Current Issues 28 Sep 2023
- Document Addendum to Agenda Item 7 28 Sep 2023
Minutes
The Board received a report for noting from the Director of Universal Services (item 7 in the minute book), recording the RHHA patrol operations, correct to 7 September and informing the Duty Holder of significant events and trends that may impact on the Marine Safety Management System.
The Board noted the circulated Supplementary report, detailing patrol activities up to 2 October.
RESOLVED
The River Hamble Harbour Board supported the contents of the report.
The Board noted the circulated Supplementary report, detailing patrol activities up to 2 October.
RESOLVED
The River Hamble Harbour Board supported the contents of the report.
8
Environmental Update
To consider a report summarising recent environmental management of the Harbour.
Attachments:
- Document 2023-10-06 RHHB Environmental Update 28 Sep 2023
Minutes
The Board received a report from the Director of Universal Services Services (item 8 in the minute book) summarising the River Hamble Harbour Authority’s activities June-August 2023.
The following principal points were highlighted:
· Oil Spill Management and Port Waste Management
· Connecting research and restoration with funding opportunities
· Solent Oyster Restoration Project
· Solent Natural Environment Information Hubs
RESOLVED
The Board noted and supported the report.
The following principal points were highlighted:
· Oil Spill Management and Port Waste Management
· Connecting research and restoration with funding opportunities
· Solent Oyster Restoration Project
· Solent Natural Environment Information Hubs
RESOLVED
The Board noted and supported the report.
9
Harbour Works Consent Application - Quay Wall Refurbishment & Pontoon Works at Riverside Boatyard
To consider an application for Harbour Works Consent.
Attachments:
- Document 2023-10-06 RHHB Harbour Works Consent Quay Wall Refurbishment & Pontoon Works at Riverside Boatyard 28 Sep 2023
- Document Appendix 1d. Information for Habitats Regulations Assessment 10948 Rpt 4C 28 Sep 2023
- Document Appendix 1a. Supporting Information 28 Sep 2023
- Document Appendix 1b. Drawing 10948.2D. Location and Quay wall elevation 28 Sep 2023
- Document Appendix 1c. Drawing 10948.3C Pontoon Works 28 Sep 2023
Minutes
The Board received a report from the Director of Universal Services (item 9 in the minute book) detailing an application for Harbour Works Consent submitted on behalf of Foulkes & Son for development at Blundell Lane, Bursledon. The report set out the Board’s statutory duties in relation to securing navigational safety and its responsibilities the Habitat Regulations. The report included a detailed assessment of required environmental factors.
The Board took account of the information provided and the Director’s recommendation for approval of the application.
RESOLVED
The River Hamble Harbour Board approved Harbour Works Consent for the proposal set out in paragraph 4 of the report and subject to the following conditions:
a. The proposal is to be built in accordance with the details, plans and method set out in paragraph 4.
b. The applicant should ensure that only coatings and treatments that are suitable for use in the marine environment are used in accordance with best environmental practice. All reasonable precautions will be undertaken to ensure no pollutants enter the waterbody.
c. The applicant should ensure that all equipment, temporary structures, waste and/or debris associated with the licensed activities is/are removed upon completion of the licensed activities.
d. Necessary measurements of the new facilities to be made to calculate the new annual rate of Harbour Dues payable by the boatyard.
e. The development must be completed within 3 years from the date of the approval granted by the Harbour Board
The Board took account of the information provided and the Director’s recommendation for approval of the application.
RESOLVED
The River Hamble Harbour Board approved Harbour Works Consent for the proposal set out in paragraph 4 of the report and subject to the following conditions:
a. The proposal is to be built in accordance with the details, plans and method set out in paragraph 4.
b. The applicant should ensure that only coatings and treatments that are suitable for use in the marine environment are used in accordance with best environmental practice. All reasonable precautions will be undertaken to ensure no pollutants enter the waterbody.
c. The applicant should ensure that all equipment, temporary structures, waste and/or debris associated with the licensed activities is/are removed upon completion of the licensed activities.
d. Necessary measurements of the new facilities to be made to calculate the new annual rate of Harbour Dues payable by the boatyard.
e. The development must be completed within 3 years from the date of the approval granted by the Harbour Board
10
Annual Review of the Business Plan
To review the Harbour Authority’s Business Plan and make any suggested revisions where necessary.
Attachments:
- Document 2023-10-06 RHHB Annual Review of Business Plan 28 Sep 2023
Minutes
The Board received from the Director of Universal Services (item 10 in the minute book) the current iteration of the Business Plan for the Harbour Authority.
RESOLVED
the business plan was approved.
RESOLVED
the business plan was approved.
11
Forward Plan for Future Meetings
To consider a report anticipating future business items for the Committee and Harbour Board.
Attachments:
- Document 2023-10-06 RHHB Forward Plan for Future Meeting 2023-2024 28 Sep 2023
Minutes
The Board received a report for noting from the Director of Universal Services (item 11 in the minute book), setting out the agenda plan for the Management Committee and Harbour Board for meetings taking place November 2023 to April 2024.
The Board agreed to cancel its 17 November meeting.
The Board agreed to cancel its 17 November meeting.
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