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Click here for Schedule A (referred to below)

Items Discussed:

The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, was in the Chair.

The other Councillors present were:

Cllrs. E. Caffrey, B. Golden, S. Molloy, E. Staunton, S. Weir, M. Burke, J. Mannion, D. Ryan, G. Coyle, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, T. Quinn, S. Burke, Patk. Burke, B. Cooper Flynn, T.D., H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, J. Mee, J. Carty, J. Cribbin, R. Finn, P. McHugh, J. Flannery, J. Mellett, G. Murray, F. Chambers, M. Ring, T.D., P. Sweeney.

The Officers in attendance were:

Mr. D. Mahon, Co. Manager, Mr. J. Beirne, Co. Engineer / Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Co. Secretary, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Flanagan, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. T. Mullen, Head of Finance, Mr. P. Carroll, Head of I.T., Ms. K. O’Malley Harlow, Sen. Ex. Planner, Mr. R. Norton, Sen. Engineer, Mr. T. McNulty, Sen. Engineer, Mr. B. O'Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Mahon, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Benson, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. P. Commons, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. M. Keating, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. J. McGovern, Staff Officer, Mr. J. Moran, Staff Officer, Ms. S. O'Leary, T/Ass. Arts Officer, Ms. A. M. Brett, Asst. Staff Officer.

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Mhol Comhairleor P. McHugh

Chuid Comhairleorir P. Kilbane leis

Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:

"Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comharile Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 8u Deireadh Fomhair, 22u Deireadh Fomhair, 12u Samhain, 19u Samhain agus 26u Samhain, 2001."

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 8^th October, 22^nd October, 12^th November, 19^th November and 26^th November, 2001, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record."

ITEM NO. 2

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke

Resolved:

"That the Council hereby approve of the disposal of 0.15 Hectares with 40 metres frontage to the Kilkelly Road, circa 1.5 miles from the Dublin Road at Carrowcanada, Swinford, to Ms. Bridie Hughes, Rampart Wood, Golf Course Road, Westport, Co. Mayo, for £15,500, in accordance with Section 83 of the Local Government Act, 1946, extended by Section 88 of the Housing Act, 1966, and Notice dated 5^th October, 2001, already circulated."

1. Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of revised level of Overdraft from £10m to £13m for Half-Year ending 31^st December, 2001."

2. Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Mr. J. Condon, County Secretary made a Presentation to the Council in relation to the proposal for Broadband Infrastructure.

A discussion ensued during which reference was made to the following:-

• That the investment would be welcome;

• The benefits which would accrue from Broadband including education and employment in the West;

• Belmullet being included in Phase I;

• The benefits for industry, business, educational institutions and individuals.

Mr. Condon replied to queries raised by the Councillors.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee

Resolved:

"That this matter be referred to the Area Committees."

The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, declared his interest in this Item and withdrew from the Chamber.

The Leas Chathaoirleach, Cllr. R. Finn, then took the Chair.

Mr. J. Beirne, County Engineer / Director of Services, outlined the key elements of the Report on N26 Ballina/Bohola Road.

A discussion ensured during which reference was made to the following:-

• The splitting up of the Wills Brothers farm;
• The road being essential for the future development of Ballina;
• Future discussion and consultation to be entered into with landowners.

Mr. Beirne replied to queries raised by the Members.

Proposed by Cllr. J. Flannery

Seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett

"That more consultation be entered into with Wills Brothers"

The Cathaoirleach decided to put the Motion, as proposed by Cllr. J. Flannery and seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett, to a Vote, which resulted as follows:-

As the Vote resulted in 1 For and 20 Against, the Leas Chathaoirleach declared the Motion as proposed by Cllr. J. Flannery and seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett, lost.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, Cllrs P. McHugh, J. Mee and H. Kenny be nominated to a Liaison Committee of the National Museum of Ireland."

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. E. Cafferkey

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Minutes of Roads and Transportation Strategic

Policy Committee Meeting held on 27^th July, 2001".

ITEM NO. 9

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Minutes of Housing Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 20^th September, 2001."

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Minutes of Water Supply and Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 9^th October, 2001."

Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers.

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Minutes of Swinford Area Committee Meeting held on 2^nd October, 2001."

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. E. Caffrey

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Minutes of Ballina Area Committee Meeting held on 2^nd October, 2001."

At 7.15 p.m. the Cathaoirleach resumed the Chair.

ITEM NO. 13

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve Mayo County Council Draft Corporate Plan 2001 - 2005 incorporating Draft Customer Action Plan and Performance Indicators, as circulated."

Proposed by Cllr. R. Finn

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:

"That the Council hereby approve of the disposal of 0.066 hectares of land at The Square, Claremorris, to Chapel Land Developments, The Square, Claremorris, for £220,000 in accordance with Section 83 of the Local Government Act, 1946, extended by Section 88 of the Housing Act, 1966, and Notice dated 16^th November, 2001, already circulated."

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to visit U.S.A. for St. Patrick's Day Parades and Associated Events.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That we hereby authorise the attendance of the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, Cllrs. M. Burke and P. McHugh to visit U.S.A. for St. Patrick's Day Parades and Associated Events and the necessary expenditure is hereby approved."

Proposed by Cllr. B. Golden

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of the Allocation of Arts Grants for 2001 as follows:-

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Claremorris Arts Committee £3,000

Westport Arts Festival £3,000

Carnacon Dev. Association £1,300

Scoil Acla £1,200

Ballina Festival Arts Week £3,000

Siamsa Straide £ 600

Kenny Naughton School £ 500

Castlebar Blues Festival £ 700

Feile Chois Cuain £ 800

Louisburgh Community Project £1,000

Ceol na Locha, Tuar Mhic Eadaigh £ 600

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Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:

"That the Roads on attached Schedule A be declared Public Roads."

Proposed by Cllr. B. Golden

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Report on Pre-Plan Submission/Public Consultation Process for the preparation of the Draft Plan for Ballina and Environs."

Proposed by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:

"That this Council hereby make Variation to Mayo County Development Plan to incorporate National Roads Policy."

It was agreed that any matters relating to individual Roads would be discussed at the relevant Area Meeting.

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That Letter, dated 10^th November, 2001, received from the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources regarding the establishment of Agencies to pursue Marine and Coastal Tourism development in two pilot areas (Ceanntar na nOleain and the Mullet Peninsula) be noted."

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That we hereby accept terms of Letter, dated 20^th November, 2001, received from the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources in respect of projects at Belmullet and Frenchport Pier and that the appropriate contributions for these Projects be paid by the Council."

Proposed by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle

Resolved:

"That we hereby accept terms of Letter, dated 21^st November, 2001, received from the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources in respect of project at Bunnafolly, Belmullet and that the appropriate contribution for this Project be paid by the Council."

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Report, dated 3^rd December, 2001, pursuant to Section 2(7) of the City and County Management (Amendment) Act, 1955, and Part 10 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 1994, in respect of Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme - Stage 1 - Contract No. 6 - Extension from Ballyheane to Balla."

(a) BALLINA GOLF CLUB - 23,395 EURO (£IR20,000)

(b) CASTLEBAR INTERNATIONAL 4 DAYS' WALKS - 17,777 EURO

(c) HEINRICH BOLL COTTAGE, ACHILL - 38,092 EURO (£IR30,000)

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of the payment of a Grant of 23,395 Euro (£IR20,000) from the Enterprise and Employment Fund, to Ballina Golf Club.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of the payment of a Grant of 17,777 Euro (£IR14,000) from the Enterprise and Employment Fund, to Castlebar International 4 Days' Walks."

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of the payment of a Grant of 38,092 Euro (£IR30,000) from the Enterprise and Employment Fund, to the Heinrich Boll Cottage, Achill."

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It was agreed to defer Notices of Motion (1) to (32) inclusive, as listed on the Agenda.

VOTE OF CONGRATULATIONS

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Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Mr. P. Carroll, Head of I.T. and the Staff of the I.T. Section on receiving an award for E-Form Internet Development.

RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY

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Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Anne Bourke and family, Cloonfaughna, Bekan, Claremorris, on the death of her Husband, Michael."

The Meeting concluded at 7.45 p.m.