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

The other Councillors present were:-

Cllrs. E. Caffrey, B. Golden, S. Molloy, A. M. Reape, 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, M. Adams, F. Chambers, M. Ring, T.D., P. Sweeney.

The Officers in attendance were:-

Mr. D. Mahon, Co. Manager, Mr. A. Fleming, Dir. of Services / Asst. Co. Manager, Mr. J. Beirne, Dir. of Services / Co. Engineer, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. Of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Co. Secretary, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. F. Joyce, Asst. Chief Fire Officer, Mr. T. Shevlin, Asst. Chief Fire Officer, Ms. K. O’Malley Harlow, Sen. Ex. Planner, Mr. R. Norton, Sen. Engineer, Mr. T. McNulty, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Mahon, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Commons, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. P. Flanagan, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. J. Moran, A/Sen. Staff Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer, Ms. A. M. Brett, Asst. Staff Officer.

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Mhol Comhairleor S. Molloy

Chuid Comhairleorir P. Kilbane

Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-

"Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comharile Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 10u Mean Fomhair agus 24u Mean Fomhair, 2001."

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 10^th September and 24^th September, 2001, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record."

It was agreed to defer this Item to a Special Meeting of the Council to be held on Monday, 22^nd October, 2001.

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Resolved:-

"That we hereby adopt Dir. of Services/County Engineer's Report, dated 5^th July, 2001, as circulated, on Castlebar Environs Sewerage Scheme."

Proposed by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn

Seconded by Cllr. P. Burke

Resolved:-

"That this matter be further discussed at a Castlebar Area Committee Meeting."

Proposed by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn

Seconded by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Resolved:-

"That the Department of the Environment and Local Government be requested to expedite the implementation of the Castlebar Sewerage Scheme".

Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That we hereby approve the raising of a Loan of £3m. (3.81m Euros) for Planned Maintenance Programme for Council Houses."

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That the Estimates Meetings for the Financial Year ending 31^st December, 2002, be held on Monday, 19^th November and Friday, 23^rd November, 2001".

Proposed by Cllr. G. Murray

Seconded by Cllr. J. Flannery

Resolved:-

"That the Council hereby approve Report on N5/N17 By-Passes of Charlestown, as circulated".

Mr. Michael Snee, Project Director, Bord Gais Transmission and Mr. Owen Lynch on behalf of Bord Gais, made a presentation to the Council in relation to the route of the proposed Gas Line through County Mayo.

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

• That maximum benefit would accrue to the people of North Mayo as a result of the Gas find;

• Concern for the marine environment;

• The benefits in terms of employment and finances to the area;

• The question of subsidised gas being made available;

• The provision of spur lines to the major Towns in the County.

Mr. Snee and Mr. Lynch replied to queries raised by the Councillors.

The Cathaoirleach and County Manager thanked Messrs. Snee and Lynch for their Presentation.

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That we hereby accept terms of Letter dated 7^th September, 2001, received from the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources regarding repair works at Killerduff Pier and that the appropriate contribution for this Project be paid by the Council".

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir

Resolved:-

"That we hereby approve of County Manager’s Order No. P/G 809/2001, dated 12^th September, 2001, regarding Revised Salary Scale – Clerk of Works/Building Inspector."

2. TO MAKE VARIATION TO MAYO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, WITH

Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That we hereby approve of the raising of a Loan of £764,000 (970,280 Euros) in respect of Serviced Land Initiative – Ballinrobe Sewerage Scheme – Extension to Cornaroya."

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That we hereby adopt Minutes of Claremorris Area Committee Meeting held on 17^th September, 2001."

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That we hereby adopt Minutes of Ballinrobe Area Committee Meeting held on 19^th September, 2001."

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That we hereby adopt Minutes of Castlebar Area Committee Meeting held on 21^st September, 2001."

NOTICES OF MOTION

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It was agreed to defer Notices of Motion (1) to (27) inclusive, as listed on the Agenda, to the November Meeting of the Council.

VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS

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Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Seconded by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn

Resolved:-

"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to the Committee of St. Colman's Unit, Keel, Achill, on winning the FAS Community National Initiative Award."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Flannery

Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir

Resolved:-

"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Charlestown on winning the County Final Club Championship".

RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

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Proposed by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. B. Golden

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Catherine Flynn and family, Gurteens, Ballina, on the death of John Flynn."

Proposed by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. B. Golden

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Herbert family Carrentreila, Ballina on the death of Martin."

Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir

Seconded by Cllr. E. Caffrey

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the McStay family, Killala Road, Ballina, on the death of Kevin."

Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny

Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Hyland family, Ballyvary, and the Carney family, Gurteens, Straide, on the death of Jack Carney."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee

Seconded by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Joan Joyce and family, Blackfort, Castlebar, on the death of her Husband, Bernie."

Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams

Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Sheridan family, Quay Road, Westport, on the death of John Sheridan".

Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams

Seconded by Cllr. J. Carty

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Pat and Ann McNally, Altyreece, Westport, on the death of Olivia."

Proposed by Cllr. R. Finn

Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the McTigue family, Church Street, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo, on the death of Julia McTigue."

Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Madie McStay and family, Kilmore, Ballina, on the death of her Husband, Kevin."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mannion

Seconded by Cllr. M. Ring

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Kitty Farragher and Family, Gardenfield, Hollymount, on the death of her Husband, Johnny."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mannion

Seconded by Cllr. M. Ring

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to John and Susan Farragher, Gardenfield, Hollymount, on the death of Johnny Farragher."

The Meeting concluded at 7.45 p.m.