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Under reference to item 4 of the Minute of the meeting of this Board held on 7 December, 2017, the Board resumed consideration of the undernoted application for the grant of a Taxi Driver’s Licence. The applicant had been asked to appear personally for the second time.
Scott Gilligan, 15 Alloway Grove, Paisley
There was no appearance on or on behalf of the applicant. The Convener proposed that the matter be considered in Mr Gilligan’s absence and this was agreed unanimously.
Councillor McNaughtan, seconded by Councillor Hughes, moved that the application be continued to allow the applicant to appear in person.
Councillor McEwan, seconded by Councillor Steel, moved as an amendment that the application be refused.
In terms of Standing Order 30 the Convener intimated that the vote would be by a show of hands.
On a vote being taken, 4 members voted for the amendment and 4 members voted for the motion.
There being an equality of votes cast, the Convener used his second and casting vote in favour of the motion. The motion was accordingly declared carried.
DECIDED: That consideration of the application be continued and that the applicant be invited to attend a future meeting of the Board.