Board Decisions – 17^th May 2011

1. The Board discussed the future of the RCH owned site at the James Watt Dock. It was decided that any decision on the future of the site be postponed until May 2012 owing to the uncertain economic conditions that currently exist.

2. The Board granted authority to the Director of Corporate Strategy to release the 2010/2011 APSR return to the Scottish Housing Regulator.

3. The Board approved the contents of the Internal Management Plan (IMP) for 2011 – 2014.

4. The Board approved a number of amendments to the Housing Allocation Policy and approved the release of the draft amended policy for consultation with tenants and stakeholders. Full details of the amendments can be obtained by contacting Lawrence Pavia on ext 2615.

5. The Board gave authority to procure the following services:

• Provision of all planned Investment works for the period 2012-2015 to achieve SHQS
• Aids & Adaptations
• Common Area & Fabric Paint work

6. The Board noted the current position in relation to performance and approved the following:

• To clear and demolish properties at 14-38 and 13-17 Bouverie Street and 125 Mallard Crescent, Greenock where the consultation exercise undertaken shows a majority of residents are in favour of demolition.
• To close and demolish two vacant four-in-a-block one bedroom properties in Oronsay which are all vacant. The blocks are
• 39-45 Oronsay Avenue, Port Glasgow
• 7-13 Skye Road, Port Glasgow

It was noted there was no requirement to consult with residents as the blocks were empty.

• To demolish the garages at Brightside Avenue and Mearns Street where the footprint of the garages is on land required for future new build projects and Wren Road which are surplus to requirements.

7. The Board noted the current position in relation to financial monitoring and requested a full report to the next Board detailing all consultancy costs.