MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE MAYFLY HOTEL, FOXFORD, ON MONDAY, 17th JUNE, 2002, AT 4.00 p.m.
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. Bourke, B. Cooper Flynn, T.D., A. McDonnell, J. Carty, T.D., J. Cribbin, R. Finn, P. McHugh, J. Flannery, J. Mellett, G. Murray, P. Sweeney.

Apologies received from Cllrs. M. Adams and F. Chambers for inability to attend the Meeting.

The Officers in attendance were:

Mr. D. Mahon, 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. T. Mullen, Head of Finance, Mr. R. Norton, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. M. Keating, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Benson, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. B. O'Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Mr. M. Lyons, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Mahon, Sen. Engineer, Mr. J. Walsh, Adm. Officer, Mr. D. Turnbull, Community & Enterprise Development Officer, Mr. J. Magee, Research Co-Ordinator, Mr. J. Moran, Senior Staff Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, A/Staff Officer, Ms. A.M. Brett, Asst. Staff Officer.

The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, welcomed the Elected Members and Staff,
members of the Press and public to the Meeting in Foxford.

In the course of his Address, the Cathaoirleach extended a Vote of Congratulations to Deputy Enda Kenny on being elected Leader of the Fine Gael Party. He also extended a Vote of Congratulations to the Irish Football Team on their performance in the World Cup 2002.

It was agreed to honour the Captain of the Irish Football Team, Mr. Steve Staunton, when he next visited County Mayo.

Mr. Brendan Sherry, Chairperson, Foxford Community Council, welcomed the Elected Members and Staff, members of the press and public to the Meeting.

The County Manager informed the Members of an Invitation which had been received by the County Manager and outgoing Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, to attend the dedication of the Irish Famine Memorial at Battery Park City, New York, on 16th July, 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:

"That we hereby authorise the attendance of the County Manager and the outgoing Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, at the dedication of the Irish Famine Memorial at Battery Park City, New York on 16th July, 2002, and that the necessary expenditure is hereby approved".

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Councillor Pat McHugh and family, on the death of his Mother, Sara, and that the Meeting adjourn at 5.30 p.m., as a mark of respect".

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:
"That Best Wishes for a speedy recovery be extended to Ms. Aoife Griffin, Greeve, Breaffy, Castlebar, following her recent car accident in Sardinia".

ITEM NO. 1
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 13u BEALTAINE AGUS 27u BEALTAINE, 2002, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 13th MAY AND 27th MAY, 2002.

Mhol Comhairleoir S. Molloy
Chuid Comhairleoir P. McHugh leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:
"Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 13u Bealtaine agus 27u Bealtaine, 2002".

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 13th May and 27th May, 2002 , be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record."

ITEM NO. 2
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 6th June, 2002, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2(8) OF THE CITY AND COUNTY MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1955, AND PART 10 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 1994, IN RESPECT OF KNOCK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PARK SEWERAGE SCHEME.

Proposed by Cllr. B. Cooper-Flynn
Seconded by Cllr. J. Carty
Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Report, dated 6th June, 2002, 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 Knock International Airport Park Sewerage Scheme."

ITEM NO. 3
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 6TH JUNE, 2002, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2(8) OF THE CITY AND COUNTY MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1955, AND PART 10 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 1994, IN RESPECT OF FIRE STATION AND COASTGUARD SHARED FACILITY AT ACHILL SOUND.

Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
"That we hereby adopt Report, dated 6th June, 2002, 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 Fire Station and Coastguard Shared Facility at Achill Sound."

ITEM NO. 4.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 24TH MAY, 2002, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BRIDGE AND REALIGNMENT OF THE R313 REGIONAL ROAD OVER APPROX. 650 METRES LENGTH AT GLENCASTLE BRIDGE.

Proposed by Cllr. T. Quinn
Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle
Resolved:-
"That we hereby adopt Report, dated 24th May, 2002, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposal for construction of a new Bridge and realignment of the R313 Regional Road over approx. 650 metres length at Glencastle Bridge."

ITEM NO. 5.
TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY REPORT DATED 31ST MAY, 2002, IN RESPECT OF KILTIMAGH SEWERAGE SCHEME.

Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty
Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn
Resolved:-
"That we hereby approve of Preliminary Report, dated 31st May, 2002, as circulated, in respect of Kiltimagh Sewerage Scheme".


ITEM NO. 6
TO CONSIDER MAKING A CONTRIBUTION OF €30,000 TO FOXFORD SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICE.

Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
"That we hereby approve of the payment of a contribution of €30,000 to Foxford Search and Rescue Service".

ITEM NO. 7
TO NOTE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 2000.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That Local Government Auditor's Report for Year ending 31st December, 2000, as circulated, be noted by the Council".

ITEM NO. 8
TO APPROVE OF OVERDRAFT ACCOMMODATION OF €20m. FOR HALF-YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That we hereby approve of Overdraft Accommodation of €20m. for Half-Year ending 31st December, 2002, subject to the sanction of the Minister for the Environment and Local Government".

ITEM NO. 9
TO NOMINATE TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO A CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE OF KNOCK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That Cllrs J. Carty, T.D., and J. Mellett be nominated to a Consultative Committee of Knock International Airport".

ITEM NO. 10
TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE WEST REGIONAL AUTHORITY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR ERNIE CAFFREY.

Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton
Resolved:

"That Cllr. S. Weir be nominated to fill the vacancy on the West Regional Authority created by the resignation of Councillor Ernie Caffrey".

ITEM NO. 11
BYE-LAWS / BALLYGLASS PIER.

Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. T. Quinn
Resolved:-
"That we hereby adopt Bye-Laws for Ballyglass Pier, as circulated".

ITEM NO. 12
TO ACCEPT TERMS OF LETTER DATED 15TH MAY, 2002, RECEIVED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MARINE AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN RESPECT OF PROJECTS AT BELMULLET & FRENCHPORT AND ROIGH PIER.

Proposed by Cllr. T. Quinn
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:
"That we hereby accept terms of Letter dated 15th May, 2002, received from the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources in respect of Projects at Belmullet & Frenchport and Roigh Pier and that the appropriate contributions for these Projects be paid by the Council".

ITEM NO. 13
TO ACCEPT TERMS OF LETTER DATED 20TH MAY, 2002, RECEIVED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MARINE AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN RESPECT OF PROJECTS AT BUNAFOLLY AND LACKEN.

Proposed by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn
Seconded by Cllr. B. Golden
Resolved:
"That we hereby accept terms of Letter dated 20th May, 2002, received from the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources in respect of Projects at Bunafolly and Lacken and that the appropriate contributions for these Projects be paid by the Council".

ITEM NO. 14
TO CONSIDER REPORT, CIRCULATED ON 16TH APRIL, 2002, ON SUBMISSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS RECEIVED DURING CONSULTATION PROCESS AND ON MATTERS ARISING OUT OF CONSULTATIONS CONCERNING THE REVIEW OF EXISTING DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR COUNTY MAYO AND THE PREPARATION OF A NEW DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR COUNTY MAYO AND TO ISSUE DIRECTIONS ON POLICIES TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DRAFT DEVELOPMENT PLAN

It was agreed to defer this Item to Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 24th June, 2002.

ITEM NO. 15
TO CONSIDER PROPOSED VARIATION OF MAYO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO INCORPORATE RETAIL STRATEGY FOR COUNTY MAYO.

It was agreed to defer this Item to Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 24th June, 2002.

ITEM NO. 16
TO ENDORSE THE MAYO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD DRAFT 10 YEAR INTEGRATED STRATEGY FOR THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTY MAYO.

It was agreed to defer this Item to Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 24th June, 2002.

ITEM NO. 17
TO APPROVE OF THE REMISSION OF TWO-THIRDS RATES FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS UNDER THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1986, TO McHALE ENGINEERING LTD., CASTLEBAR ROAD, BALLINROBE.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That the Council hereby approve of the remission of two-thirds rates for a period of 10 years under the Industrial Development Act, 1986, to McHale Engineering Ltd., Castlebar Road, Ballinrobe, in respect of factory premises at Castlebar Road, Ballinrobe".

ITEM NO. 18
TO APPROVE OF THE REMISSION OF TWO-THIRDS RATES FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS UNDER THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1986, TO CASHELS ENGINEERING LTD., AGHAMORE, BALLYHAUNIS.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That the Council hereby approve of the remission of two-thirds rates for a period of 10 years under the Industrial Development Act, 1986, to Cashels Engineering Ltd., Aghamore, Ballyhaunis, in respect of factory premises at Aghamore, Ballyhaunis".

ITEM NO. 19
TO APPROVE OF THE REMISSION OF TWO-THIRDS RATES FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS UNDER THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1986, TO DELTA DENTAL, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CLAREMORRIS.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:

"That the Council hereby approve of the remission of two-thirds rates for a period of 10 years under the Industrial Development Act, 1986, to Delta Dental, Industrial Estate, Claremorris, in respect of factory premises at Industrial Estate, Claremorris".

NOTICES OF MOTION

It was agreed to defer Notices of Motion (a) and (b), as listed on the Agenda, to the July Meeting of the Council.

RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Ralph family, Manulla, Castlebar, on the tragic death of their Son, William".

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Mary McNeely, Lakeshore Drive, Castlebar, on the death of her Husband, Willie".


The Meeting adjourned at 5.30 p.m.