Minutes 2002

Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on Monday, 10th June 2002 at 11.00 am in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo.


COUNCILLORS PRESENT:

  • Barrett,
  • Barry,
  • Branley,
  • Bree,
  • Cawley,
  • A. Colleary,
  • L. Conlon,
  • M. Conlon,
  • Conmy,
  • Devins,
  • Fleming,
  • Fox,
  • Gormley,
  • Higgins,
  • Leonard,
  • MacManus,
  • McGarry,
  • McGuinn,
  • McLoughlin,
  • Murray,
  • Parke,
  • Perry,
  • Queenan,
  • B. Scanlon
  • E. Scanlon.

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

  • Mr. H. Kearns, County Manager.
  • Mr. S. Concannon, Director of Services.
  • Mr. T. Caffrey, Director of Services.
  • Ms. D. Clarke, Director of Community and Enterprise.
  • Mr. D. Breen, Acting Director of Services.
  • Mr. R. Lavin, Financial/Management Accountant.
  • Mr. J. McHugh, Senior Engineer.
  • Mr. K. Larkin, Senior Engineer.
  • Mr. S. O’Toole, Acting Senior Engineer.
  • Ms. M. McConnell, Senior Executive Officer.
  • Mr. P. Flanagan, Senior Executive Engineer.
  • Mr. P. Doyle, Senior Executive Engineer.
  • Mr. P. Hughes, Senior Executive Engineer.
  • Mr. F. O’Driscoll, Senior Executive Engineer.
  • Ms. K. McDaniel, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Ms. E. Concannon, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Mr. J. Noone, Administrative Officer.
  • Mr. J. Walsh, Administrative Officer.
  • Mr. D. Harrison, Acting Senior Executive Engineer.
  • Ms. M. Davidescu, Assistant Planner.
  • Ms. T. Rooney, Senior Staff Officer.
  • Mr. E. Haran, Community and Enterprise Development Officer.
  • Ms. J. Currid, Staff Officer.
  • Ms. M. Bruen, Clerical Officer.

CATHAOIRLEACH:

  • The Cathaoirleach, Councillor T. McLoughlin presided.

MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING OF 20/05/02:

Councillor Gormley requested that the minutes of the Ordinary meeting held on the 20th May, 2002 be amended to include an item raised by her regarding the provision of a pedestrian crossing on the N17 at Tubbercurry, adjacent to Morahan’s shop.

It was then,

Proposed by Councillor R. McGuinn,
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry,

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on the 20th May, 2002 be and are hereby confirmed, subject to the above amendment.”

MINUTES OF STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE MEETING OF 08/04/02:

Proposed by Councillor R. McGuinn,
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming,

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the Standing Orders Committee meeting of the 8th April, 2002 be and are hereby confirmed”.

DISPOSAL OF COUNCIL PROPERTY:

Proposed by Councillor R. McGuinn,
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry,

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land in the townlands of Mountgaffney and Aghanagh (Ballinafad) to Philip Shannon, Mountgaffney, Ballinafad in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, notice dated the 10th May, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley,
Seconded by Councillor R. McGuinn,

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of lands in Collooney in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, notice dated the 28th May, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley,
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins,

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land in Grange to the E.S.B. in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, notice dated the 10th May, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus,
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins,

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land in Caltragh (.1740 HA) (.492 Acres) approx. to Mr. Paddy Sweeney, Caltragh in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, notice dated the 28th may, 2002”.

PROPOSED ROUTE FOR REALIGNMENT OF N4 CLOONAMAHON TO CASTLEBALDWIN:

A copy of the route selection report for the N4 re-alignment from Cloonamahon to Castlebaldwin was circulated to the members prior to the meeting.

Director Concannon advised that the preferred route is a combination of the two original routes.

A number of Councillors indicated that there were public concerns with regard to this proposed route and it was felt that a decision in this matter should be deferred to allow further consultation with the public.

It was agreed that a meeting of the Ballymote Area Committee would be held at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, 24th June 2002 to discuss this matter further and to allow for submissions to be received from the public in this regard.

After a discussion in this matter it was,

Proposed by Councillor J. Perry,
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon,

AND AGREED

“To postpone for one month the adoption of the proposed route for the re-alignment of the N4 – Cloonamahon to Castlebaldwin”.

NATIONAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT AGENCY:

Proposed by Councillor R. McGuinn,
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry,

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council ratifies the National Treasury Management Agency Customer Mandate dated the 10th June, 2002”.

URBAN ENHANCEMENT SCHEME UNDER CLÁR PROGRAMME:

Director Clarke outlined the contents of the report in this matter, advising of an allocation of €60,000 each for the towns of Enniscrone and Tubbercurry. She indicated that the matching contribution from Sligo County Council towards Enniscrone and Tubbercurry will be sourced out of the matching funds provided in the estimates 2002. It was agreed that the details of the specific projects to be carried out under the Clar Urban Enhancement Scheme is to be dealt with at the relevant Area Committee Meetings.

URBAN AND VILLAGE RENEWAL ALLOCATION 2002:

It was agreed to defer this item to the July Ordinary Meeting of the Council.

DRAFT STANDING ORDERS:

Ms. M. McConnell, Senior Executive Officer outlined the main changes in the proposed Standing Orders as required under the Local Government Act, 2001 and indicated that 17th July, 2002 was the deadline set by the Department of Environment and Local Government for the adoption of revised Standing Order’s.

Councillor Gormley referred to the matter of the filling of a Casual Vacancy vacated by a non-party candidate adding that some provisions should be included to allow the family of the departing Councillor to have an input into his/her replacement. Ms. McConnell advised that in making Standing Order’s the Council is required to consider whether or not they wish to set procedures to be followed for the filling of a Casual Vacancy occasioned by a Councillor who was a non-party candidate. If such provision is made in Standing Orders, the vacancy shall be filled accordingly. It was agreed that Ms. McConnell would meet with Councillor Gormley and Councillor Parke to agree a wording for draft Standing Order No. 87 and that it would be considered by the Council at the July meeting.

In response to comments by some Councillors regarding Area Committee Meetings the County Manager indicated that Government Policy has set out that the day-to-day business of the Council should be discussed at Area Committee Meetings, policy matters should be discussed at Strategic Policy Committee meetings and the Council meetings would be the forum for statutory matters affecting the Council.

A number of amendments to the Draft Standing Orders were put forward as follows: -

Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard,
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry,

“That Standing Order No. 5 be amended to read ‘The hour of the meeting shall be at 2.00 p.m. or at such other hour as may from time to time be fixed by resolution of the Council’.”

It was agreed to put the amendment to a vote and the result was as follows: -

For the motion: - Barrett, Barry, Branley, Cawley, L. Conlon, M. Conlon, Devins, Higgins, Leonard, McGarry, McLoughlin, Murray, Queenan and E. Scanlon.
Against the motion: - Bree, Conmy, Fleming, Gormley, MacManus, McGuinn, Perry and B. Scanlon.

As the result was 14 for and 8 against the Cathaoirleach declared the motion carried.

Proposed by Councillor R. McGuinn,
Seconded by Councillor P. Conmy,

“That our monthly meeting would continue as in the past – 3.00 p.m. and 11.00 a.m. on alternative months.”

As the previous amendment was carried by the Council it was agreed that this motion stand withdrawn.

Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard,
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry,

“That Standing Order number 15 be amended by the inclusion of the following: -

‘Matters specific to a Local Electoral Area shall in the first instance be brought to the attention of the appropriate Area Committee for consideration. Notice of motions which have local implications shall be listed for consideration on the agenda of the Area Committee Meeting applying. In the event of a dispute, in this matter, the Cathaoirleach or Leas-Cathaoirleach shall determine”.

It was agreed to put this amendment to a vote and the result was as follows: -

For the motion: - Barrett, Barry, Branley, L. Conlon, M. Conlon, Devins, Higgins, Leonard, McGarry and McLoughlin.
Against the motion: - Bree, Cawley, Conmy, Fleming, Gormley, MacManus, McGuinn, Murray, Perry, Queenan, B. Scanlon and E. Scanlon.

As the result was 10 for and 12 against, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion lost.

Proposed by Councillor P. Conmy,
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming,

“That any Councillor at any time, if he or she wishes to, put a motion before the Council or the area meeting that the rule be let stand as it is.”

As the previous amendment was lost by the Council it was agreed that this motion stand withdrawn.

Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard,
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry,

“That Standing Order Number 17 be amended to read as follows: -

‘No member shall be permitted to have more than one motion and two questions on the agenda for any one meeting. Written replies to questions placed on the agenda shall be provided at the meeting’.”

It was agreed to put this amendment to a vote and the results are as follows: -

For the motion: - Barrett, Barry, Branley, L. Conlon, M. Conlon, Higgins, Leonard and McGarry.
Against the motion: - Bree, Cawley, Conmy, Devins, Fleming, Gormley, MacManus, McGuinn, McLoughlin, Murray, Perry, Queenan, B. Scanlon and E. Scanlon.

As the result was 8 for and 14 against, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion lost.

Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard,
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry,

“That Standing Order No. 64 be amended by the deletion of the following: -

‘A member from another local electoral area may attend if he/she so wishes’”.

It was agreed to put this amendment to a vote and the result was as follows: -

For the motion: - Barry, L. Conlon, Leonard and McGarry.

Against the motion: - Barrett, Branley, Bree, Cawley, M. Conlon, Conmy, Devins, Fleming, Gormley, Higgins, MacManus, McGuinn, McLoughlin, Murray, Perry, Queenan, B. Scanlon and E. Scanlon.
Abstentions: - Parke.

As the result was 4 for, 18 against and 1 abstention, the Cathaoirleah declared the motion lost.

A further discussion took place in this matter and it was,

Proposed by Councillor P. Conmy,
Seconded by Councillor R. McGuinn,

AND AGREED

“That the Standing Orders as circulated at the Ordinary meeting of the Council of the 10th June, 2002 be adopted subject to: -

  1. Amendment to Standing Order number 5 by insertion of “2.00 p.m.” instead of “11.00 a.m.’ and,
  2. Discussion to take place with the two nonparty members of the Council in relation to filling of a vacancy occasioned by a nonparty member and the amendment of Standing Order No. 87 accordingly to be considered at July Ordinary Meeting of the Council.

Councillor Leonard wished to be recorded as dissenting.

NOMINATE 4(NO.) MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO THE SLIGO COUNTY ENTERPRISE BOARD LTD.:

Proposed by Councillor P. Conmy,
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming,

“That Councillor J. Perry be nominated to the Sligo  County Enterprise Board Ltd.”.

Proposed by Councillor J. Devins,
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan,

“That Councillors Higgins and Branley be nominated to the Sligo County Enterprise Board Ltd.”

Proposed by Councillor A. Parke,
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus,

“That Councillor M. Gormley be nominated to the Sligo County Enterprise Board Ltd.”

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett,
Seconded by Councillor P. Conmy,

“That Councillor J. McGarry be nominated to the Sligo County Enterprise Board Ltd.”

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus,
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree,

“That Councillor B. Scanlon be nominated to the Sligo County Enterprise Board Ltd.”

As there were 6 nominations for 4 positions it was agreed to prepare ballot papers and to take a poll on the nominations following the lunchtime break.

It was agreed to adjourn for lunch at 1.30 p.m. and to re-convene at 2.30 p.m.

Councillors voted by ballot papers for the 4 (no.) nominations to the Sligo County Enterprise Board Ltd. and the results were as follows: -

  • Councillor P. Branley - 14 nominations.
  • Councillor M. Gormley - 10 Nominations.
  • Councillor A. Higgins - 14 nominations.
  • Councillor J. McGarry - 10 nominations.
  • Councillor J. Perry - 12 nominations.
  • Councillor B. Scanlon - 6 nominations.

Following the poll Councillors Branley, Higgins and Perry were declared nominated by the Cathaoirleach to the Sligo County Enterprise Board. As Councillors Gormley and McGarry had equal votes it was agreed, in accordance with Standing Orders, that the Cathaoirleach would have a casting vote in this regard. The Leas-Cathaoirleach (presiding as Cathaoirleach) cast his vote in favour of Councillor McGarry.

Councillor McGarry was declared nominated by the Leas-Cathaoirleach as the 4th member of the Board. Councillor MacManus asked that a report on the attendance record of the existing representatives on this Board over the last number of years be furnished at the next meeting of the Council.

FIX A DATE FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:

It was agreed that the Annual General Meeting of  the Council would be held on the 8th of July, 2002  at 3.00 p.m. with the July Ordinary Meeting of the Council also being held on the 8th July, 2002 at 11.00 a.m.

LEASING LAND IN STRANDHILL TO COOLERA/STRANDHILL GAA CLUB:

Councillor T. McLoughlin asked that the Council consider leasing land in Strandhill to Coolera/Strandhill GAA Club.

In response, Mr. J. Walsh, Administrative Officer indicated that a meeting with representatives of Coolera/Strandhill will be arranged to discuss their requirements and to progress this matter.

STRAND CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB:

Councillor T. McLoughlin asked that the Council meet with representatives of Strand Celtic Football Club to discuss their development proposals concerning land leased by them at Strandhill.

In response, Mr. J. Walsh, Administrative Officer indicated that a meeting will be arranged at an early date, with representative of Strand Celtic to discuss and progress this matter.

IMPROVEMENT WORKS IN STRANDHILL:

Councillor T. McLoughlin asked that the Council provide footpaths at the Top Road, Buenos Ayres Drive and at the Burma Road; provide a pedestrian crossing between the Spar Shop and the Church and also extend the promenade to Shelley Valley.

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole, Acting Senior Engineer indicated that to put in place a footpath on the section referred to along ‘Top Road’ would cost €42,000. He indicated that replacing the section of existing concrete footpath along Buenos Ayres Drive would cost €14,000. The section of proposed footpath along Burma Road between the new housing development and its junction with the ‘Top Road’ would cost €28,000.

In response to Councillor MacManus, Mr. D. Breen, Senior Executive Officer indicated that the developer at the estate on the Burma Road is not currently on site, but added that the Council contact him to clarify what his intentions were for the footpaths at this location.

Mr. S. O’Toole indicated that the road design section will investigate the need and costings for a pedestrian crossing at the church. He further indicated that, with regard to extending the promenade to Shelley Valley, the Coastal Protection Works and construction of the new slipway is currently underway. He further indicated that a proposal for the additional work is being prepared and it is anticipated that, with the cooperation of the Department of the Marine, the project can be completed.

SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL CONTRIBUTE €10,000 TOWARDS THE COST OF SLIGO COUNTY GAA TEAMS TRIP TO NEW YORK:

It was agreed to defer this item.

DEVELOPMENT OF SLIGO HARBOUR:

Councillors B. Scanlon and Bree asked that the Council call on the Sligo Development Board to indicate its support for the development of Sligo Harbour as a commercial port and for the Sligo Harbour Regeneration Strategy, and that the Council calls on the Government to provide the necessary grant aid for the development of Sligo Harbour as a commercial port.

In response, Mr. E. Haran, Community and Enterprise Development Officer indicated that Sligo County Development Board has considered and highlighted the potential of the Harbour area for developmental purposes in areas such as recreation, leisure, commercial and amenity activities. He further added that the contents of this notice of motion will be brought to the attention of the County Development Board at their next meeting.

A brief discussion took place among Councillors with regard to funding. The County Manager indicated that no official communication had been received from either the Harbour Commissioners or the Department with regard to this matter and that no commitments could be made until notification is received.

After a further discussion in this matter it was,

Proposed by Councillor J. Perry,
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming,

AND AGREED

“That we propose that the Chairman of Sligo Harbour be invited to the September Meeting of Sligo County Council to determine the development plans, and funding options”.

MEMORIAL TO BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL CORCORAN:

Proposed by Councillor J. Perry,
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray,

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council allocate €30,000 in the Draft Estimates for the provision of a memorial to Brigadier General Michael Corcoran New York 69th Regiment”.

LIGHTING AT THE KIOSK IN LEEKFIELD, SKREEN:

Councillor J. Perry asked that the Council make funds available to provide proper lighting at the  Kiosk in Leekfield, Skreen.

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole, Acting Senior Engineer indicated that the E.S. B. have submitted a quotation for €494.00 for the erection of a 150W SON lantern onto an existing wood pole at this junction and that this would be a suitable proposal under ‘Councillors Allocations’.

COUNCIL CALL ON THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH TO ANSWER SOME QUERIES WITH REGARD TO THE NORTH WESTERN TO THE NORTH WESTERN HEALTH BOARD:

It was agreed to defer this item to the July Ordinary Meeting of the Council.

COUNCIL MAKE FUNDING AVAILABLE TO CONTINUE WIDENING THE ROAD AT DRINAGHAN, KNOCKNAREAGH:

Councillor J. Perry asked that the Council make funding available to continue widening the road at Drinaghan, Knocknareagh to accommodate traffic.

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole, Acting Senior Engineer indicated that no widening has been carried out along the road at this location but that some front boundary walls have been set back under conditions of planning permission. He indicated that there no funds for any such widening at this time.

FOOTPATH AND LIGHTING AT KNOX PARK, BALLISODARE:

Councillor Perry asked the Council to make  provision for a footpath and to extend the lights at Knox Park, Ballisodare.

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole, Acting Senior Engineer indicated that this road is the old National Primary Route N4, now Regional Road R290. He indicated that extension of the footpath would require land acquisition and that the cost of such land acquisition and new boundary would cost in the vicinity of €50,000. There are no funds available in the current year for this work.

CATHAOIRLEACH:

The Leas-Cathaoirleach Councillor Branley took the chair at this stage.

BENDS AT KILMONAGH ARDCOTTON:

Councillor J. Perry asked that the Council remove  the bends at Kilmonagh, Ardcotton.

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole, Acting Senior Engineer indicated that while this Local Road No. 309 is narrow with a number of bends, traffic volumes are low. He indicated that there are no funds available to remove bends on the road in this years programme.

RE-CYCLING CENTRES, TRANSFER STATION AND MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY AT BELLADRIHID, RECYCLING CENTRE AT TUBBERCURRY:

In response to motion raised by Councillor Bree  regarding the proposed Recycling Centre, Green Waste Recycling Centre, C and D Recycling Facility, Transfer Station and Materials Recovery Facility at Belladrihid, and the Recycling Centre at Tubbercurry, Mr. D. Breen, Acting Director of Services indicated that funding had been sought by the Council for the facilities of highest priority and that funding in respect of other aspects may be sought in the future, if required. Mr. J. McHugh, Senior Engineer indicated that application was not made for funding for those facilities to which the private sector expressed an interest in providing.

A report in this regard was circulated to the members at the meeting.

SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT AT MULLAGHMORE:

Councillor D. Bree asked what the current position was with regard to the provision of a new sewerage treatment plant at Mullaghmore.

In response, Mr. K. Larkin, Senior Engineerindicated that under the ‘Water Services Investment Programme 2002 – 2004’ published by the Department of Environment and Local Government in April, 2002, Mullaghmore Sewerage Scheme has been included in the ‘Schemes Approved to Enter Planning’ category, which means the preparation of a preliminary report will take place shortly. He further added that it is likely that work on the Mullaghmore Scheme will commence in 2005.

In response to Councillors queries, Mr. K. Larkin indicated that the starting date for this scheme has already been brought forward by the Department.

HALTING SITE AT GLENVIEW PARK, ASH LANE:

Councillor D. Bree asked if the locked barrier at the entrance to the Halting Site at Glenview Park, Ash Lane, is in contravention of fire safety regulations and if it is acceptable to the Fire Authority.

In response, Mr. D. Breen, Acting Director of Services indicated that access to all Sligo County Council halting sites are via a height-restricting barrier. He added that these barriers are below the minimum clearance height required under technical Guidance Document B, 1997, but can be opened in seconds by fire personnel in an emergency response. He further added that a master key for these barriers is held on each appliance and a spare key is kept in the Watchroom Station’s, which is acceptable to the Fire Authority.

FUNDING FOR ROAD WIDENING R297 AT KILLANLEY CHURCH:

Councillor J. Queenan asked the Council to allocate funding for road widening R297 at Killanley church”.

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole, Acting Senior Engineer indicated that road widening along a short section of the road beside the church would allow cars to park along the roadside without impeding other traffic using the road, however there are no funds available in the 2002 Programme to do any work at this location but the scheme can be considered for funding in 2003 under the local roads Discretionary Grant Scheme.

GRADE ‘A’ HOTEL IN ENNISCRONE:

Councillor J. Queenan asked that the Council play an active role in ensuring that a Grade A hotel will be built in Enniscrone.

In response, the County Manager indicated that a Grade A hotel is needed in Enniscrone and that the Council will work with the community or a developer who might wish to carry out such a development in Enniscrone

FORWARD PLAN AT ENNISCRONE VILLAGE:

Councillor J. Queenan asked when would consultants be appointed to carry out the forward plan for Enniscrone village.

In response, Mr. D. Breen, Acting Senior Engineer indicated that the National Building Agency has been appointed to prepare a Local Area Plan for Enniscrone and is about to undertake the survey work for the plan. He further added that when the Draft Plan is completed the statutory process will commence. The precise timing for the commencement of the statutory process has yet to be determined, but it is unlikely to be until the autumn. He added that the local members will be consulted in this matter and that it is anticipated same should be completed by the end of the year.

FLOODLIGHTING THE CHURCH OF IRELAND CHURCH OF IRELAND BUILDING AT GURTEEN:

Councillor M. Gormley asked that the Council take up the annual running cost of floodlighting the  Church of Ireland Building, Gurteen which is in their ownership.

In response, Director Concannon indicated that there is no provision in the Council’s Estimates to pay for annual running costs of floodlighting to the Church of Ireland Building, Gurteen. He further added that the Council will obtain an estimate for same which can be considered in the Councils’ estimate of expenses for 2003.

EXTEND PUBLIC LIGHTING ON BOYLE ROAD AT GURTEEN VILLAGE:

Councillor M. Fleming asked that the Council extend the public lighting on the Boyle road at Gurteen Village (RD 296).

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole, Acting Senior Engineer indicated that a design and estimate of the cost of extending the public lighting along this road will be sought from the E.S.B.

OLD N-17 ROAD IN CURRY VILLAGE:

Councillor M. Fleming asked that the Council surface the old N-17 road in Curry Village, mark the boundaries of private ownership and also mark junctions with white lines.

In response, Mr. S.O’Toole, Acting Senior Engineer indicated that as part of the Village Renewal Scheme €20,000 has been provided in the 2002 estimates to surface part of the streets in Curry Village. Work is to be carried out soon and can include white lines as part of the road surfacing scheme.

SERVICES TO COLAISTE ATTRACHTA AT BALLYARA, TOBERCURRY:

Councillor M. Fleming asked for the up-to-date position with regard to the provision of services to Colaiste Attrachta at Ballyara, Tobercurry, and dwelling houses in that area (lighting,footpaths, cycle way, sewerage).

In response, Director Concannon indicated that the Road Design Section of the Council have prepared a design for lighting, footpaths, cycle way and sewerage which necessitates the set back of the fence lines at some locations and acquisition of some property. Construction on this will commence later in the current year. He added that there is a watermain adjacent to the school, adequate for water supply purposes, and the provision of a rising-main from the school to the Council’s gravity system is a matter for the school project contract. He further added that the Council is in frequent contact with the Department of Environment and Local Government to secure approval for the Serviced Land Initiative application for a water source for local households but that to date no approval has been received.

After a further discussion in this matter it was,

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming,
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry,

AND AGREED

“That the application to the Department of Environment for funding to provide sewerage to dwelling houses along the Ballina Road be pursued and should it not be in place at an early date that Sligo County Council arrange a loan to finance the works necessary in partnership with contractors for Colaiste Attracta”.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming,
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry,

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Gerry Faheney, Finlough, Ballinacarrow, Co. Sligo on the death of his father, John”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Des Kearns, Goldfield, Tobercurry, Co. Sligo on the death of Michael.”

CONFERENCES:

Proposed by Councillor P. Branley,
Seconded by Councillor J. Devins,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Higgins, Devins, Cawley, Murray and Colleary be nominated to attend the General Council of County Councils conference in Bundoran, Co. Donegal on the 14th and 15th June, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard,
Seconded by Councillor P. Branley,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Fox and Parke be nominated to attend the General Council of County Councils conference in Bundoran, Co. Donegal on the 14th and 15th June, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett,
Seconded by Councillor J. McGarry,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor L. Conlon be nominated to attend the Mid-West and the National Spatial Strategy conference in the Woodlands House Hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick on the 14th and 15th June, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor B. Scanlon,
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors B. Scanlon, Bree, MacManus and McLoughlin be nominated to attend the Mid-West and National Spatial Strategy conference in the Woodlands House Hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick on the 14th and 15th June, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry,
Seconded by Councillor R. McGuinn,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors McGuinn and M. Conlon be nominated to attend the Irish Solar Energy conference in the Brandon Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry on the 20th and 21st June, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin,
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Branley, Conmy, and Barrett be nominated to attend the Irish Solar Energy conference in the Brandon Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry on the 20th and 21st June, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins,
Seconded by Councillor P. Branley,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor J. Devins be nominated to attend the Irish Solar Energy conference in the Brandon Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry on the 20th and 21st June, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree,
Seconded by Councillor B. Scanlon,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor B. Scanlon be nominated to attend the Byrne Perry Summer School in Gorey, Co. Wexford from the 28th – 30th June, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins,
Seconded by Councillor P. Branley,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Devins be nominated to attend the Byrne Perry Summer School in Gorey, Co. Wexford from the 28th – 30th June, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor P. Conmy,
Seconded by Councillor P.J. Cawley,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Fleming, Perry, Murray and Cawley be nominated to attend the Byrne Perry Summer School in Gorey, Co. Wexford from the 28th – 30th June, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor L. Conlon,
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Barrett be nominated to attend the Byrne Perry Summer School in Gorey, Co. Wexford from the 28th – 30th June, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor L. Conlon,
Seconded by Councillor R. McGuinn,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor M. Conlon be nominated to attend the Byrne Perry Summer School in Gorey, Co. Wexford from the 28th – 30th June, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry,
Seconded by Councillor R. McGuinn,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor M. Conlon be nominated to attend the International Humbert School in Ballina, Lacken, and Castlebar from the 2nd to the 7th July, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor B. Scanlon,
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor MacManus be nominated to attend the Cultural Tourism Industry Conference in the Duhallow Park Hotel, Kanturk, Co. Cork on the 24th and 25th May, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming,
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Murray be nominated to attend the Rural Water Seminar in Longford on the 17th April, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor P. Conmy,
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor McGarry be nominated to attend the Barcelona Declaration Launch in the Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar, Co. Mayo on the 12th April, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor P. Branley,
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Colleary, M. Conlon, Conmy, Higgins and Leonard be nominated to attend the Waste Management Conference in the New Park Hotel, Kilkenny from the 13th to the 15th March, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor E. Scanlon,
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Higgins be nominated to attend the Training Programme on Planning in the Kilmore Hotel, Co. Cavan on the 19th January, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor E. Scanlon,
Seconded by Councillor J. McGarry,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Colleary and McLoughlin be nominated to attend the Local Government Reform Conference in the Hotel Minella, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary on the 1st and 2nd March, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor P. Branley,
Seconded by Councillor J. McGarry,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors McLoughlin and Queenan be nominated to attend the Federation of History Societies Conference in Bray, Co. Wicklow on the 27th April, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor L. Conlon,
Seconded by Councillor M. Conlon,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor McGarry be nominated to attend the ‘Recycling the State Conference’ in U.C.D, Dublin on the 20th April, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins,
Seconded by Councillor M. Conlon,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Barry, Cawley, M. Conlon, Fleming, Leonard, MacManus, McGarry, McGuinn, Queenan and Murray be nominated to attend the Association of Health Boards Conference in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on the 22nd and 23rd March, 2002.”

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray,
Seconded by Councillor R. McGuinn,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Leonard, Queenan and E. Scanlon be nominated to attend the LAMA conference in the Brandon Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry on the 4th and 5th April, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor P. Conmy,
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Conmy be nominated to attend the Survey Ireland 2002 Conference in the Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin on the 20th and 21st May, 2002.”

CORRESPONDENCE:

Corporate Policy Group minutes of the 27th March, 2002 were circulated to Councillors with the agenda for this meeting.

The following were circulated to Councillors at the meeting: -

  1. Letter dated the 6th June, 2002 (ref.: Fin. Local 7/22C) as received from the Department of Environment and Local Government with regard to the Council borrowing by way of temporary overdraft a sum not exceeding €5,000,000 to meet expenditure in the six month period ending the 31st December, 2002.
  2. Update report with regard to Remedial Works at Connolly Park, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.

MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

In response to Councillor MacManus, Director Clarke indicated that the 31st August, 2001 was the date on which the Council was first advised of funding under the Department of Public Enterprise Telecommunications Infrastructure Programme, a report on which is to be circulated to the members.

In response to Councillor MacManus, Mr. R. Lavin, Financial/Management Accountant indicated that the Council have not yet received a reply from the Department with regard to further clarification on the interest element of the loan of €5m for the inner-relief road project.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

Councillor Gormley complimented the Housing Staff on the progress on remedial works at Connolly Park, Tubbercurry.

Councillor G. Murray indicated that a meeting had been held between the elected members from the Tubbercurry and Ballymote Electoral Area and also with the Owenmore River Drainage Scheme Committee and referred to letter dated the 11th April, 2002 issued to the Office of Public Works from Director Concannon with regard to an application for a Capital Grant to carry out works on the river

It was

proposed by Councillor G. Murray,
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley,

AND AGREED

“That the Council re-apply to the Office of Public Works seeking a Capital Grant for this project”.

In response to Councillor Fleming, Mr. D. Breen, Acting Director of Services indicated that the matter of issuing of planning in respect of one-off houses would be considered at a future Strategic Policy Committee 1 meeting.

END OF MEETING:

The meeting concluded at 5.05 p.m.


Meeting Date 10/06/2002