Sligo Drumcliff Agendas 2020

Agenda of meeting of the Municipal District of Sligo-Drumcliff to be held Monday, 16th November 2020


Corporate Services
County Hall
Riverside
Sligo

071 9111016

10th November 2020

TO:  THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND MEMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF SLIGO-DRUMCLIFF

A meeting of the Municipal District of Sligo-Drumcliff will be held:

AT:  2.00 p.m. 

ON:  Monday, 16th November 2020

IN:  Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

You are requested to attend.

P. Lavelle
Staff Officer

 

CLÁR

  1. To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting of the Municipal District of Sligo-Drumcliff held on 21st September 2020 (copy attached and posted on extranet).
  2. To confirm the Minutes of the Budget Meeting of the Municipal District of Sligo-Drumcliff held on 19th October 2020 (copy attached and posted on extranet).
  3. Matters Arising.
  4. To receive a presentation on the public consultation of feasible options for the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Road Project.

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To look at improving signage at the N15 Old Bundoran Road junction where two lanes of traffic merge into one lane heading north”.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    "To receive an update on footpath improvement works in Cliffoney and Grange."
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To enquire if it would be possible to have a shower fitted at the 'Beachery' in Rosses Point. So many swimmers and surfers and beach users in general would get great use out of it and would really appreciate it. Can Sligo County Council look into the possibility of improving the facility here in conjunction with support from Irish Water.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to carry out a speed survey on the R290 at Killross School as there is major concern with speed at this stretch of Road and to update the flashing lighting system and address the need for more signage coming to and from the school.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to address the concerns of residents in Woodbrook Heights in Ballisodare regarding speed in the estate and look at putting in ramps and pedestrian crossings at the local school too.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to consider incorporating the Drumcliffe visitor facilities and the Yeats International Centre on the same grounds as a major attraction for North Sligo.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to devise a plan to ensure preservation of boundary and gable walls both in Kilross Burial Ground and Killery Burial Ground which are over both over 600 years old.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to address road surface issues on R284 main road; Ballygawley Village to Gadden, Sooey.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to give an update on plan in relation to verge and hedge cutting and also for road sweeper for villages in the Sligo Drumcliffe MD area.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That this motion calls on Sligo County Council to repair the road on the layby at Munninane outside St Kevins Church. This road although only having three houses has a Church that is used regularly and has a lot of pedestrians attending the Church services. The lay by is also used a turning spot and a drop off for Children getting buses to school.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That this motion calls on Sligo County Council to ensure that Irish Water have completed all works on the repair of pipes at Jinks Cross Drumiskabole at the Junction of the R284 and the L3603, And ensure that the road surface receives a permanent repaired surface. The road at this junction has been dug up several times and the temporary type surface dressing that sinks and leaves puddles that splash up on neighbouring walls and dwellings.” 
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
     “That Sligo County Council report on the use of the Weir / Sluice Gates at Riverside 
    1. To what extent does the Sluice Gate control water levels on the Garavogue River and Lough Gill?
    2. When were the Sluice Gates installed?
    3. What other purpose does the Sluice Gate provide?
    4. What arrangements if any are in place with Leitrim County Council to get advance warning when the Bonet River rises above a certain level that may cause flooding along the Garavogue and Lough Gill?
    5. How often have the gates have been opened and for what purpose?
    6. Who or what department is responsible for opening the gates to release rising water levels?
    7. How much did the Weir/Sluice Gates cost to build?
    8. Could releasing water at Riverside in any way reduce the levels of flooding at Aghamore and along the R287?”
  13. Correspondence (None).
  14. Any Other Business.

 


Meeting Date 16/11/2020