Agenda and minutes

The Board unanimously elected Councillor Boulton to be its Convener.

 

The Board had before it, for its consideration, the applications listed in Appendix A to this minute.

 

The Board resolved:-

that all applications be determined on the basis shown in Appendix A.

 

The Board was advised that the applicant was unable to attend the meeting due to a family bereavement.

 

The Board resolved:-

to defer the hearing to its next appropriate meeting.

 

The Board had before it a report from the Depute Clerk advising Members that its Statement of Principles required to be reviewed, revised and published by 3 January, 2013.   As part of the review, officers will conduct a consultation process allowing eight weeks for responses, the results of which will thereafter be reported back to the Board for its consideration.

 

The Board resolved:-

to note the position.

 

The Board were advised that it was necessary to identify those of its Members who wished to be appointed to its Door Supervisors Working Group.  Following discussion, the Members agreed to increase their membership of the group to five and thereafter proceeded to appoint the Convener and Councillors Carle, Dickson, Forsyth and Grant.  

 

Members were reminded that it had been agreed that the Board would meet every eight weeks.   Some adjustment may be required to prevent meetings taking place during the vacation and a calendar of meeting dates will be provided to the Board in due course for Members’ approval.

 

The Board was advised of the recent screening of the film “Is It Worth It?”.   The film was made locally with the support of a number of local interests including Unight and Grampian Police and highlighted the dangers of breaching licensing legislation by attempting to purchase alcohol whilst under age.  

 

The Board resolved:-

to request a special screening for its Members on a date to be arranged and in the meantime to support the message which the film was promoting.

- MARIE BOULTON, Convener.

APPENDIX A

 

 

1.         APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE

Premises – Gamola Golf, 47 – 53 Market Street, Aberdeen

 

Mrs Hood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.

 

The Board resolved:-

to grant the application.

 

 

2.         APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE

Premises – Nick Nairn Cook School, 15 Back Wynd, Aberdeen

 

The Board had before it a letter of objection from Grampian Police.  Sergeant Skinner addressed the Board in support of the letter of objection.  Mrs Hood thereafter addressed the Board in support of the application.

 

The Board resolved:-

to grant the application.

 

 

 

 

3.         APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE

Premises – Unit FS1, First Floor Mall, Union Square, Aberdeen

 

Mr Wood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.

 

The Board resolved:-

to grant the application.

 

 

4.         APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE

Premises – Bad Apple, 2 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen

 

The Board were advised that part of the application referring to the creation of an external terrace on the first floor for eating and drinking had been withdrawn.

 

The Board had before it two letters of objection.   Neither of the objectors was present. 

 

Mrs Hood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.

 

 

 

 

The Board resolved:-

to grant the application on the following condition: The licence holder shall ensure that at any time, the number of customers smoking outside the premises shall not exceed a maximum of 20.

 

 

5.         APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE

Premises – Eljo’s 53 Langstane Place, Aberdeen

 

The Board had before it a letter of objection.   The objector was not present. 

 

Mrs Hood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.

 

The Board resolved:-

to grant the application.

 

 

6.         APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE

Premises – Frankie & Benny’s, Unit 5, Queen’s Links Leisure Park, Aberdeen

 

Mr Park, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.

 

The Board resolved:-

to grant the application on condition that the part of the premises which provides outdoor drinking facilities ceases to operate at 2200 hours.

 

 

7.         APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE

Premises – Ghillies Lair, Great Southern Road, Inverdee, Aberdeen

 

Mr Wood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.

 

The Board resolved:-

            to grant the application.

 

 

8.         APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE

Premises – Hilton Garden Inn, St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen

 

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