Issue - meetings

In a succinct introduction to the circulated report the Facilities Manager, Mr Loudfoot, gave a brief update of each of the areas of HLF work and answered points of clarification.

Mr Loudfoot also advised that the new Parks Manager, Mark Evison, would commence his duties on 8 May 2007.  The Committee welcomed the appointment.  Mr Loudfoot updated the Committee on 

The Committee sought clarification as to a number of issues including:

• Link 81 Cycle Path at the Lower Road by Northview Road and clarification that the path leading down to Northview Road was not  a part of the Link 81 Cycle Path
• Clarification that the external works at entrances were currently being drawn up
• Clarification in response to questions that tendering for the various Park outlets had been completed and that negotiations were proceeding for all outlets with the exception of the workshops.  In terms of the type of beverage to be sold Mr Loudfoot confirmed it was the stated intent of the lakeside café operator to offer a high quality menu and not a ‘Hamburger-Hotgog and chips menu’. Hot beverages and food from a simple menu were likely for the grove kiosk due to it’s small kitchen space but no confirmation as yet could be given of what would actually be sold. There may also be some synergy as to the food to be sold at each of the outlets.

The Chair then summarised and it was:

The Chair then summarised and it was:

RESOLVED

That the report be noted.