Decision details

Members received the report and proposed maintenance plan for the pontoon contained within the circulated reports pack.

Members highlighted how it is essential to have a maintenance plan for the pontoon in place ensuring compliance with insurance policies.

Members discussed the figures provided by Voyager Marine and expressed concern that the total cost outlined may be insufficient to cover all the works anticipated within the ten-year plan. Members requested a detailed breakdown of costs to be provided for further consideration at a future meeting.

During the discussion of the agenda item Councillor Stoyel left the meeting and returned.

Members noted that due to the specialised nature of the works and services required, a suitable alternative local company has not yet been identified to provide a comparative quotation.

It was proposed by Councillor Brady seconded by Councillor B Samuels and RESOLVED:

1.  To note Voyager Marine’s ongoing maintenance plan for Saltash Town Council with a further review of the recommended annual budget upon confirmation of costs being received at the Property Maintenance budget setting meeting to be held on 25 September;

2.  To RECOMMEND to the Services Committee that the Annual Maintenance checks continue to be undertaken by the Service Delivery team and that Voyager Marine be appointed to undertake the two-yearly inspections referring to the maintenance plan, as attached;

3.  To review the 8 – 10 year major maintenance proposal in the future, referring to the maintenance plan as attached.

Councillor Stoyel provided his apologies for an early departure.

Councillor Bullock declared an interest in the next agenda item and left the meeting.