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Meeting
River Hamble Harbour Management Committee - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Friday, 15th September 2023
10:00 AM
Friday, 15th September 2023
10:00 AM
End:
Friday, 15th September 2023
2:00 PM
Friday, 15th September 2023
2:00 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Friday, 15th September 2023
12:00 AM
Friday, 15th September 2023
12:00 AM
Finished:
Friday, 15th September 2023
12:00 AM
Friday, 15th September 2023
12:00 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
15 Sep 2023
15 Sep 2023
Location:
Victory Hall, Warsash
Victory Hall, Warsash
Meeting Attendees
Independent Group Deputy
Co-opted Member
Captain Steven Masters
Associated British Ports
Apologies
Co-opted Member
Borough Councillor
Councillor Joanne Burton
Fareham Borough Council
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
Councillor Steve Holes
Eastleigh Borough Council
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
John Selby
Royal Yachting Association
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
Nicola Walsh
River Hamble Boatyard and Marina Operators Association
Apologies
Co-opted Member
Ian Cooke
British Marine
Apologies
Co-opted Deputy
Councillor Jonathan Williams
Winchester City Council
Present, as substitute
Co-opted Member
Councillor Vivian Achwal
Winchester City Council
Apologies, sent representative
Co-opted Deputy
Councillor Frair Burgess
Fareham Borough Council
Not required
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes
Apologies were received from Councillor Lumby, Councillor M Cooper, Councillor Achwal, Ian Cooke, Nicola Walsh and Steven Masters.
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.
3
Minutes of previous meeting
Attachments:
- Document 16 June mins 08 Sep 2023
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on 16 June 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 new members to the Committee – Councillor Steve Holes from Eastleigh Borough Council and Councillor Jonathan Williams from Winchester City Council (who was attending as a deputy for Councillor Achwal).
6
Marine Director and Harbour Master's Report and Current Issues
Attachments:
- Document 2023-09-15 RHMC Marine Director and Harbour Master's Report and Current Issues 08 Sep 2023
- Document Item 6 Addendum 08 Sep 2023
Minutes
The Committee considered the report regarding incidents and events in the
Harbour.
With regards to section 6 of the report, officers recorded their thanks to PC Tim Bright from Hampshire Constabulary who had worked alongside the Harbour Authority team in addressing incidents of antisocial behaviour on and around the River. Members queried whether CCTV could be used to help address these issues. It was confirmed that cameras previously installed had been vandalised, however some new CCTV had recently been installed at Warsash and the possibility of additional cameras elsewhere would be explored.
Members noted that the Harbour Authority website had been re-designed and were encouraged by officers to review and feedback their comments.
In response to a Member question regarding section 7.40 of the addendum, it was confirmed that the incident was still under investigation by the Environment Agency.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee supports the contents of the report to the Harbour Board.
Harbour.
With regards to section 6 of the report, officers recorded their thanks to PC Tim Bright from Hampshire Constabulary who had worked alongside the Harbour Authority team in addressing incidents of antisocial behaviour on and around the River. Members queried whether CCTV could be used to help address these issues. It was confirmed that cameras previously installed had been vandalised, however some new CCTV had recently been installed at Warsash and the possibility of additional cameras elsewhere would be explored.
Members noted that the Harbour Authority website had been re-designed and were encouraged by officers to review and feedback their comments.
In response to a Member question regarding section 7.40 of the addendum, it was confirmed that the incident was still under investigation by the Environment Agency.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee supports the contents of the report to the Harbour Board.
7
Environmental Update
Attachments:
- Document 2023-09-15 RHMC Environmental Update 08 Sep 2023
Minutes
The Committee considered the report with an update on environmental matters.
In response to a Member query, it was confirmed that the native oysters used for the Solent Oyster Restoration Project (see section 5 of the report) had derived from Wales and that all oyster underwent a biosecurity process before entering the River.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee notes and supports the report.
In response to a Member query, it was confirmed that the native oysters used for the Solent Oyster Restoration Project (see section 5 of the report) had derived from Wales and that all oyster underwent a biosecurity process before entering the River.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee notes and supports the report.
8
Harbour Works Consent Application - Quay Wall Refurbishment & Pontoon Works at Riverside Boatyard
Attachments:
- Document 2023-09-15 RHMC Harbour Works Consent Quay Wall Refurbishment & Pontoon Works at Riverside Boatyard 08 Sep 2023
- Document HWC application - Appendix 1a. Supporting Information 08 Sep 2023
- Document HWC application - Appendix 1b. Drawing 10948.2D. Location and Quay wall elevation 08 Sep 2023
- Document HWC application - Appendix 1c. Drawing 10948.3C Pontoon Works 08 Sep 2023
- Document HWC application - Appendix 1d. Information for Habitats Regulations Assessment 10948 Rpt 4C 08 Sep 2023
Minutes
The Committee considered the Harbour Works Application as set out within the report.
Officers noted that pre-application advice is often sought by applicants which had proven a good use of time and resources in supporting potential Harbour Works Consent applications.
With regard to section 24 i and 24 iii in the report, the process for undertaking Habitats Regulations Assessments of potential impacts on designated sites was explained to the Committee.
RESOLVED:
That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee recommends to the River Hamble Harbour Board to approve 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.
Officers noted that pre-application advice is often sought by applicants which had proven a good use of time and resources in supporting potential Harbour Works Consent applications.
With regard to section 24 i and 24 iii in the report, the process for undertaking Habitats Regulations Assessments of potential impacts on designated sites was explained to the Committee.
RESOLVED:
That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee recommends to the River Hamble Harbour Board to approve 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.
9
Annual Review of Business Plan
Attachments:
- Document 2023-09-15 RHMC Annual Review of Business Plan 08 Sep 2023
Minutes
The Committee reviewed the report presenting the Harbour Authority Business Plan.
Members were encouraged to review the Plan and feedback to the Marine Director at any time throughout the year.
RESOLVED:
That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee reviews the Business Plan and proposes any suitable revisions and additional items for consideration by the River Hamble Harbour Board.
Members were encouraged to review the Plan and feedback to the Marine Director at any time throughout the year.
RESOLVED:
That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee reviews the Business Plan and proposes any suitable revisions and additional items for consideration by the River Hamble Harbour Board.
10
Forward Plan for Future Meetings
Attachments:
- Document 2023-09-15 RHMC Forward Plan for Future Meeting 2023-2024 08 Sep 2023
Minutes
The Committee considered the report with regard to the future business items for the Committee and Harbour Board agendas.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee notes the report.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee notes the report.
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