The other Councillors present were:-

Cllrs. B. Golden, S. Molloy, A.M. Reape, E. Staunton, S. Weir, M. Burke, D. Ryan, G. Coyle, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, T. Quinn, S. Bourke, Patk. Burke, B. Cooper Flynn, T.D., H. Kenny A. McDonnell, J. Mee, J. Carty, J. Cribbin, P. McHugh, R. Finn, 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. J. Beirne, Dir of Services / Co. Engineer, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. Of Services, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. R. Norton, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Coll, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Co. Secretary, Ms. K. O'Malley-Harlow, Sen. Ex. Planner, Mr. J. McMyler, A/Sen. Ex. Planner, Mr. P. Flanagan, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. M. O'Boyle, Ex. Eng., Mr. D. Turnbull, Community & Enterprise Development Officer, Mr. M. Gavin, Staff Officer, Mr. J. Moran, Staff Officer, Ms. M. Hughes, Staff Officer, Ms. A. M. Brett, Asst. Staff Officer.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Councillor Seamus Weir and family, Coolcronan, Foxford, on the death of his Father, Jimmy, and that the Meeting adjourn at 5.30 p.m., as a mark of respect".

ITEM NO. 1
TO CONSIDER LIST OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS DATED 16th APRIL, 2002.

1. Anthony O'Malley - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Cloonkeen, Castlebar.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

2. Kamer Construction Ltd. - Application for Planning Permission to construct 2 No. dwellinghouses on Site Nos. 71 and 72 at Rosmor, Carrownacurry, Castlebar.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

3. William Hyland - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Ballinhoe, Manulla, Castlebar.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

4. Gerard Lavelle - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and proprietary effluent treatment unit at Derreenmanus, Castlebar.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

5. Jacinta Doherty - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Terrybaun, Bofeenaun, Ballina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

6. Michael Shaw - Application for Planning Permission to construct an industrial type unit for use as truck repair workshop and to construct a septic tank and perception area at Drumdaff, Turlough, Castlebar.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

7. Patricia & Francis McManamon - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and proprietary effluent treatment unit at Cloghbrack, Bofeenaun, Ballina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

8. N. O'Malley - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage and effluent treatment unit at Farnaght, Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

9. Pletan Construction - Application for Planning Permission to construct 4 No. dwellinghouses, septic tanks and effluent treatment units at Farnaght, Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

10. Michelle McDonagh - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Askillaun, Louisburgh.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

11. Michael Conway - Application for Planning Permission for change of proposed use from leisure facilities, restaurant and bar to 4 No. apartments at ground floor level and to connect into existing services together with all ancillary services at Sandymount/Teevemore, Newport Quay, Westport.

Cllr. Chambers declared his interest in this Item and withdrew from the Chamber.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

12. Gerard Kitterick - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Srahrevagh, Louisburgh.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

13. Lynn Smith - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Cuileen, Kilsallagh, Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

14. Lord Altamont - Application for Planning Permission to construct housing development including access road, foul and storm drainage, power and communication cabling, public lighting and public open space at Westport Demense (Golf Course Road), Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

15. Ciaran Moran - Application for Planning Permission to demolish dwellinghouse and construct dwellinghouse, shed and septic tank at Lislaughna, Charlestown.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

16. George Neary - Application for Planning Permission to demolish existing dwellinghouse and construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and percolation at Cloonfeaghra, Lurgan, Kilkelly.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

17. Martin McHale - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank/proprietary effluent treatment unit at Leckee, Foxford.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

18. Tim O'Mahony - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse with B & B accommodation attached, and also to construct general purpose shed and recreational building and sewage treatment plant at Aghaward, Foxford.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

19. Tony Langan - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and puraflo treatment unit at Gowelboy, Kiltimagh.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

20. Michael J. McDermott - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage and septic tank at Belgarrow, Foxford.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

21. James Forkan - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Carrowbeg, Kilkelly.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

22. E.J. & Marilyn McNicholas - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Eden, Knock.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

23. Alan Canney - Application for Outline Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage and septic tank at Knockadoon/Burris, Irishtown.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

24. Ronan Canney - Application for Outline Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage and septic tank at Knockadoon/Burris, Irishtown.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

25. Michael McGing - Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Rocksborough South, Ballinrobe.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

26. Oliver McGing - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Rocksborough South, Ballinrobe.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

27. John Garvey - Application for Outline Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and access road at Kildavaroge, Crossmolina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

28. Bermadette O'Meara - Application for Outline Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and access road at Kildavaroge, Crossmolina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

29. Carmel Traynor - Application for Outline Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and access road at Kildavaroge, Crossmolina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

30. Annette Gray - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and access road at Kildavaroge, Crossmolina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

31. Margaret Carr - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and install proprietary effluent treatment unit at Tooreenphilip, Ballina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

32. Paddy Carey - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank and install proprietary effluent treatment unit at Knockmore, Ballina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

33. Brian Moran - Application for Planning Permission to construct 2 No.
dwellinghouses at Doogort East, Achill.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

34. May Gallagher - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Tonragee West, Achill.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

35 Mark McNamara - Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and access road at Dooagh, Slievemore, Achill.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

36. Michael Corrigan - Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Deroula, Saula, Achill.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

37. Ann-Marie Scanlon - Application for Outline Planning Permission to
construct dwellinghouse, garage and septic tank at Derreen, Achill.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

38. Jacqueline Murphy - Application for Outline Planning Permission to
construct dwellinghouse, garage and septic tank at Derreen, Achill.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

39. Patrick Doocey - Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Graughill, Pollathomas.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

40. Kevin O'Grady - Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse, septic tank and proprietary effluent treatment unit at
Carrowsallagh, Newport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

ITEM NO. 2
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 11TH APRIL, 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 PROPOSAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT KILLALA PIER/HARBOUR.

Proposed by Cllr. B. Golden
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
"That we hereby adopt Report, dated 11th April, 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 proposal for improvements at Killala Pier/Harbour".

ITEM NO. 3
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 the May Meeting of the Council.

ITEM NO. 4
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND REGIONAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE - "IRELAND 2020 : PEOPLE, PLACE AND SPACE" - TO BE HELD IN FITZPATRICK BUNRATTY HOTEL, BUNRATTY, CO. CLARE, ON 25th AND 26th APRIL, 2002.

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That Cllrs. F. Leneghan, D. Ryan, R. Finn and P. Kilbane be nominated to attend Regional Studies Association Conference - "Ireland 2020 : People, Place and Space" - to be held in Fitzpatrick Bunratty Hotel, Bunratty, Co. Clare, on 25th and 26th April, 2002".

ITEM NO. 5
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CONFERENCE - "THE MID-WEST AND THE NATIONAL SPATIAL STRATEGY" - TO BE HELD IN WOODLANDS HOUSE HOTEL, ADARE, CO. LIMERICK, ON 14th AND 15th JUNE, 2002.

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, B. Golden, A. McDonnell, P. McHugh, A.M. Reape, D. Ryan, P. Sweeney, R. Finn, E. Caffrey, M. Burke, Patk. Burke, P. Kilbane, M. Ring, T.D., E. Staunton and S. Weir be nominated to attend Conference - "The Mid-West and the National Spatial Strategy" - to be held in Woodlands House Hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick, on 14th and 15th June, 2002".

The County Manager stated that he would be arranging for the Elected Members to visit Derrinumera Landfill Site towards the end of May, 2002.

RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

Proposed by Cllr. Patk. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. John Hynes and family, Garrdyduff Park, Castlebar, on the death of his Mother, Peggy".

The Meeting adjourned at 6.05 p.m.