To receive apologies for absence, including notifications of any changes to the membership of the Committee.

It was reported that Mr Mike Stewart’s (external advisor) term of office had ceased so.  Mr Stewart’s contribution to the Committee over the years was noted.

Apologies for absence were received from Mr Blazeby and Mr Day.

To consider a report setting proposed changes to the Operational Moorings and Facilities Policy following annual review.

The Harbour Master presented the submitted report which advised that the harbour authority operates a Harbour Asset Management Plan (AMP) to ensure that such ‘lands, buildings and property’ are effectively and efficiently employed to further the aims of both the harbour authority as an undertaking and the wider aims of the Council.

Resolved:

That the updated Asset Management Plan be adopted.

To receive an update on the above.

The Harbour Master presented the submitted report, the terms and conditions and the requirements for an annual review.  It was suggested the mooring caps were lifted and the impact on managing the harbours, combined with grammar and typographical amendments to the presented document.  The Committee also discussed the regulation of overnight stays on vessels as a form of holiday accommodation and the powers the Harbour Master has to resolve matters.

Resolved:

That the Operational Moorings and Facilities Policy be adopted.

To consider a report setting out the overall budgetary position for Tor Bay Harbour Authority as at February 2021 compared with approved budgets.

The Committee received the submitted report which set out the overall budgetary position for Tor Bay Harbour Authority as at November 2020 compared with approved budgets.

Resolved:

That the report and adjustments to the Reserve Funds shown in Appendix 1 of the submitted report be noted.

To consider a report setting out the proposed harbour business plan for period 2021-22.

The Committee considered the submitted report which set out the business plan for 2021/22.  The Committee discussed dredging plans for the harbours and leisure use of the harbours was referred to.  The Committee noted the recent attraction of cruise liners to the bay and future opportunities. 

Resolved: 

That the report be noted, subject to the inclusion of additional Performance Indicators and the Risk of Asset Management being updated. 

To note the submitted minutes.

The Committee noted the attached Harbour Liaison Forum Minutes.

To confirm the work programme for 2021/22.

The Committee noted the submitted work programme.