Issue - meetings

The Technical Officer advised that the Legal Services Team are in contact with Luss Estates regarding the current agreement for the structural maintenance of the bridge as the stone works need replaced.  She confirmed that there were discussions ongoing in relation to responsibility for the structural repair of the bridge.  Mr McCay agreed to speak to his colleagues in Luss Estates to find out the current situation.

Discussion took place around the works that have been carried out on the bridge, with it being highlighted that although remedial work had made the bridge safe there was a possibility of further deterioration.  The Amenity Performance Manager advised that further works would likely be required in future, and he was currently trying to establish where responsibility for these repairs would fall.  Concern was also raised that the bridge could be listed and this may prove to be a further obstacle.

            As part of the discussion, the Committee raised the issue of the current Management Agreement, whether this should be a lease agreement and looking forward to the renewal of the agreement with Luss Estates.

            Decision

            The Committee agreed:-

(1)  To note the current situation surrounding the bridge;

(2)  That Councillor Douglas would confirm the status of the bridge in terms of any listing;

(3)  That the Chair and the Amenity Performance Manager would liaise to arrange a meeting with Luss Estates to discuss the Management Agreement and future arrangements.