Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure

Members considered a report outlining the request for development funding in respect of the Kilmahew/St Peter’s Project which aims to transform the derelict site of the former St Peter’s Seminary buildings and the surrounding woodlands of Kilmahew which has lain abandoned for more than thirty years. 

Angus Farquhar of NVA gave a short presentation outlining the monies already secured in terms of the project.

Motion:

Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee strongly support the application and endorse the work carried out by NVA.  Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee ask the Council to give the project its full support and to grant the £25,000 applied for following the budget meeting on 13^th February 2014. 

Moved by Councillor Ellen Morton, seconded by Councillor Vivien Dance.

Amendment:

Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee strongly support the application and endorse the work carried out by NVA.  Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee ask the Council to earmark the £25,000 applied for at the Council meeting on 23^rd January 2014. 

Moved by Councillor James Robb, seconded by Councillor Richard Trail. 

Decision:

The Motion was carried by 8 votes to 2 and the Committee resolved accordingly. 

(Ref:  Report by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services, dated 14 January 2014.)