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Under reference to paragraph 22 of the Minute of the meeting dated 16 January 2002 a report by the Depute Chief Executive (Economy, Environment and Finance) invited Committee to consider an application from Andersons Care Home for financial assistance from Elgin Common Good Fund towards the cost of installing a lift to carry multiple people, beds and wheelchairs.
Councillor Cowe, having declared an interest, left the meeting prior to discussion of this item.
Councillor Brown was of the opinion that as Andersons is a commercial business it would not be appropriate to provide funding from the Common Good Fund and moved to reject the request.
Councillor Macrae seconded the motion.
Councillor Leadbitter was of the opinion that although this is a commercial business the Anderson Trust introduces unique factors. The Trust objectives support education and in doing so provide a significant contribution to the Council. He was of the opinion the Council would be supporting the Trust if money was awarded from the Common Good and moved an amendment to award money as per the report.
Councillor Divers seconded the amendment.
On a division there voted
For the Motion (5) |
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Councillors Brown, Macrae, Eagle, Gatt and Wilson |
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For the Amendment (6) |
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Councillors Leadbitter, Divers, Creswell, Laing, A McLean and Morrison |
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Abstentions (0) |
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Thereafter the Committee agreed to the request for funding from Andersons Care Home, which will be funded from the Elgin Common Good Fund.
Councillor Cowe returned to the meeting at this juncture.