MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 11th FEBRUARY, 2002, AT 4.00 p.m.

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

The other Councillors present were:

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

The Officers in attendance were:

Mr. D. Mahon, Co. Manager, Mr. A. Fleming, Dir. of Services / Asst. Co. Manager, Mr. J. Beirne, Co. Engineer / Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. Of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Co. Secretary, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. B. O'Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Ms. M. Hughes, Staff Officer, Ms. A. M. Brett, Asst. Staff Officer.

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ITEM NO. 1

MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 14u EANAIR AGUS 28u EANAIR, 2002, A DEIMHNIU.

TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 14TH JANUARY AND 28TH JANUARY, 2002.

Mhol Comhairleor A. McDonnell

Chuid Comhairleor F. Chambers leis

Ghlacu leis an tairiscint: "Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 14u Eanair and 28u Eanair, 2002."

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

Resolved:

"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 14th January and 28th January, 2002, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record."

ITEM NO. 2

TO CONSIDER ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BALLINA TOWN COUNCIL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 85 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF BALLINA MAIN DRAINAGE SCHEME - STAGE 2.

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

Resolved:

"That Mayo County Council enter into an Agreement with Ballina Town Council in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of Ballina Main Drainage Scheme - Stage 2."

ITEM NO. 3

TO NOTE NON-NATIONAL ROADS ALLOCATIONS FOR 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Resolved:

"That Non-National Roads Allocations for 2002, as circulated, be noted."

ITEM NO. 4.

TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 25TH JANUARY, 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 LOUISBURGH SEWERAGE SCHEME, SERVICED LAND INITIATIVE.

Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Report, dated 25th January, 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 Louisburgh Sewerage Scheme, Serviced Land Initiative."

ITEM NO. 5.

TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 31ST JANUARY, 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 HARBOUR DEVELOPMENTS AT ROONAGH PIER.

Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Report, dated 31st January, 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 Harbour Developments at Roonagh Pier."

ITEM NO. 6

TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 31ST JANUARY, 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 A NEW PIER ON CLARE ISLAND.

Proposed by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Report, dated 31st January, 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 a new Pier on Clare Island."

ITEM NO. 7

TO NOTE MINUTES OF BELMULLET ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 19TH NOVEMBER, 2001.

Proposed by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle

Resolved:

"That Minutes of Belmullet Electoral Area Committee Meeting, held on 19th November, 2001, be noted."

ITEM NO 8

TO NOTE MINUTES OF WESTPORT ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 26TH NOVEMBER, 2001.

Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams

Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle

Resolved:

"That Minutes of Westport Electoral Area Committee Meeting, held on 26th November, 2001, be noted."

ITEM NO. 9

TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINA ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 3RD DECEMBER, 2001.

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Resolved:

"That Minutes of Ballina Electoral Area Committee Meeting, held on 3rd December, 2001, be noted."

ITEM NO. 10

TO NOTE MINUTES OF SWINFORD ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 4TH DECEMBER, 2001.

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:

"That Minutes of Swinford Electoral Area Committee Meeting, held on 4th December, 2001, be noted."

 

NOTICES OF MOTION

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  1. Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir

    2. Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton

    "I request Mayo County Council to introduce a thirty-mile an hour speed limit zone in the village of Knockmore. At present, there is great concern regarding the speed of traffic going through the village."

  2. "Calling on Mayo County Council to take over the remaining stretch of road which leads into Ballycurrin given that this road has been recently upgraded by an L.I.S. Scheme."

    3. Report from Mr. R. Norton, Senior Engineer, dated 11th February, 2002, as circulated, was accepted by the Council.

  3. "To ask Mayo County Council to remove the hill on the Ballinrobe - Kilmaine N84 just after the entrance to Cahernablatha Village given the increased number of vehicles that now leave this Village."

    4. Report from Mr. R. Norton, Senior Engineer, dated 11th February, 2002, as circulated, was accepted by the Council.

  4. Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir

    5. Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy

    "I request Mayo County Council to take over link road between LS113 and LT1493. It would be a great advantage to the village of Slievenagark, Ballina."

  5. "To hear an up to date Report on the provision of a Sewerage Scheme for the Town of Belmullet and its environs. Also to state the reasons why this Scheme was not included on the Priority List forwarded to the Department of the Environment, having regard to the population and pollution which exists in the area."

    6. Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

    Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

    Resolved:

    "That this Notice of Motion be deferred to the March Meeting of the Council."

  6. "To hear an up to date Report on the provision of new Local Authority Offices to service the Belmullet Engineering & Electoral Area."

    7. Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

    Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

    Resolved:

    "That this Notice of Motion be deferred to the March Meeting of the Council."

     

  7. "That Mayo County Council give an up to date progress on the poor water supply to part of the Town of Ballycastle."

    8. This Notice of Motion was not moved.

  8. Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers

    9. Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

    "That Mayo County Council de-list An Taisce as one of the Statutory notifiable Agencies of the present County Development Plan."

    Following discussion it was:

    Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir

    Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

    Resolved:

    "That the motion be amended to read as follows:

    "That Mayo County Council call upon the Minister for the Environment and Local Government to de-list An Taisce as one of the Statutory notifiable Agencies of the present County Development Plan."

    The Motion, as amended, was adopted.

  9. Proposed by Cllr. Patk. Burke

    10. Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee

    "That the Mayo County Manager, in view of the heavy rainfall of November, 2001, its affect on properties at The Oaks, Castlebar, investigate the possibility of building a retaining wall between The Oaks Housing Estate and the new Council Development on the old Turlough Road, Castlebar."

  10. Proposed by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Seconded by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn

"That the Mayo County Manager gives the up to date position in relation to Castlebar Swimming Pool."

A discussion took place regarding the need for the provision of a Rest Home for the Elderly in Ballinrobe.

RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

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Proposed by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to John and Mary Healy, Falduff, Louisburgh, on the death of their Son, Jonathan."

Proposed by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Ms. Mary Naughton, Carrowniskey, Louisburgh, on the death of her Uncle, Michael O'Malley."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mannion

Seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Kathleen Lydon and family, Gorthnacurra, Cross, Claremorris, on the death of her Husband, Tom."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mannion

Seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Gerald Walsh, Annfield, Hollymount, on the death of her Mother, Mrs. Murphy."

Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny

Seconded by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. John Brennan and family, Garryduff Drive, Castlebar, on the death of his Father, Richard."

Proposed by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Dympna Conway, Carha, Bonniconlon, Ballina, on the death of her Mother, Mrs. Connolly."

Proposed by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Conricode family, Knockroe, Bonniconlon, Ballina, on the death of their Mother, Mary."

Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan

Seconded by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Resolved:

That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Moran family, Tullyduff, Kilmaine, on the death of Declan."

The Meeting concluded at 5.10 p.m.