DELIBERATIONS OF 20-09-2006

Date: 19th September, 2006

DELIBERATIONS OF THE MEETING HELD ON 20TH SEPTEMBER 2006 AT 17:30

Present:
Sir Norman Browse
Colonel P F Walter
Mr J Postlethwaite
Mr R Cox
Mr B Pengilley
Mr R Willmott
Mrs S Phillips
Mrs L Maurice
Miss B Benfield
Mr W Walden
Mr C Main

Reverend A. Mignot represented His Excellency The Lieutenant-Governor of the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Billet No. 1

Item l Chief Pleas

The following persons whose name is included on the Register of Voters and who had given due notice, addressed the States on matters of public interest: -

Mrs R Hanbury

Mr C Williams

Mrs I Murdoch

Mr C Murfitt

Item ll The States Water Supply (Rates of Charge) (Alderney) Ordinance 2006

The States resolved to approve of "The States Water Supply (Rates of Charge) (Alderney) Ordinance, 2006".

Proposed by Mr B Pengilley and seconded by Mrs Maurice.

(Approved by a majority, all in favour except Mr Main who voted against.)

Item lll Alderney Potable Water Supply Scheme

The States resolved to approve of the expenditure of up to £110,00 for the first phase of improvements to the Water Board process plant, this amount to be met from Water Board Capital Reserves.

Proposed by Mr B Pengilley and seconded by Mrs Maurice.

(Approved by a majority, all in favour except Mr Main who voted against.)

Item lV The Traffic Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Amendment (Alderney) Ordinance, 2006

The States resolved to approve of "The Traffic Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Amendment (Alderney) Ordinance, 2006."

Proposed by Mr Pengilley and seconded by Mr Main.

(Approved unanimously.)

Item V The Export Control (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2006

The States resolved to approve of "The Export Control (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2006".

Proposed by Colonel Walter and seconded by Mr Willmott.

(Approved unanimously.)

Item Vl The Preferred Debts, Désastre Proceedings and Miscellaneous Provisions (Guernsey and Alderney) Law, 2006

The States resolved to approve of "The Preferred Debts, Désastre Proceedings and Miscellaneous Provisions (Guernsey and Alderney) Law, 2006".

Proposed by Colonel Walter and seconded by Mr Willmott.

(Approved unanimously.)

Item Vl Ordinary Elections

The States resolved to approve of the following arrangements for the Ordinary Elections 2006:-

That Nominations will be received during

the seven days ending at 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 14th November 2006

That the Polling day be Saturday, 25th November 2006

That the Polling Room be the Members" Room

Proposed by Colonel Walter and seconded by Mr Cox.

(Approved unanimously.)

Billet No. 2

Item l The Alderney eGambling Regulations, 2006

This item was deferred to the next meeting of the States to allow a full review of the Alderney eGambling Regulations, 2006.

Billet No.1

Item Vll Questions and Reports

It was advised that any persons wishing to vote in the November 2006 elections, who is entitled to be included on the register of electors but whose name has not already been inscribed, should complete and submit an application form to the Chief Executive Officer no later than the 7th November 2006.

Colonel Walter reported that the Fort Tourgis project was progressing and there was a very interested party who had been given a six month consultation period, with a further interested party awaiting the outcome of this.

Colonel Walter reported that the Policy and Finance Committee had unanimously approved a donation of £10,000, from Gambling Funds, towards the Guernsey MRI Scanner Appeal, matching voluntary donations from Alderney residents and local businesses.

Mr Willmott reported on the timetable for issuing the Island Plan. It was noted that a draft copy would be available for public consultation on Friday 6th October 2006, a public presentation would be held on Monday 16th October, and the final version of the Island Plan would be published in the November Billet.

Mr Pengilley reported that the Courthouse renovations and the Vallee Sewer projects were progressing and that he would provide a further update on the proposals to proceed with an on island waste disposal solution and the Commercial Quay at the next States Meeting.

Mr Main advised that the Building and Development Control Committee may soon be in a position to advertise a Preliminary Declaration application for Fort Tourgis from an interested party. It was noted that the Building and Development Control Committee had made it clear to the potential developer, that prior to any decision to grant a declaration the developer would be required to put their proposals to a public presentation.

The President reported on a successful 10-day visit earlier in the month by the 30th Signals Regiment, which included training exercises with the Militia and assistance with several community projects. The President stated that sadly they had won the Gamecock Cup, but looked forward to winning it back from them during their next visit.

Meeting Ended 1900
Issued: 25TH September 2006