MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 28th JULY, 2003, AT 5.30 p.m.
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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. F. Chambers, 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, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, S. Bourke, Patk. Burke, H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, J. Mee, J. Carty, T.D., P. McHugh, J. Flannery, J. Maloney, M. Adams, M. Ring, T.D., P. Sweeney.
Apology received from Cllr. J. Mellett for inability to attend the Meeting.
The Council Staff 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, Meetings Administrator, Mr. T. Mullen, Head of Finance, Mr. R. Norton, Dir. of Services, Mr. M. Keating, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. N. Burke, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. I. Douglas, Sen. Planner, Mr. J. McMyler, Sen. Ex. Planner, Mr. B. O’Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Mr. J. Moran, Sen. Staff Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.
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The time being 5.40 p.m., it was -
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That this Meeting be adjourned in order to allow the Planning Meeting to continue".
The Meeting re-commenced at 6.05 p.m.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
"That Notice of Motion (a) as listed on the Agenda, be now dealt with".
(a) "Calling on Mayo County Council to immediately withdraw the
permit granted to Glancre Teoranta for production at its plant at
Muingmore, Geesala, for failing to adhere to the conditions of this
permit and completely ignoring An Bord Pleanala decision".
A lengthy discussion took place on the Glancre Teoranta issue during which a number of Councillors voiced strong views in favour of closing this Plant.
Mr. R. Norton, Dir. of Services, replied to queries raised by the Members.
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The County Manager stated that if urgent action is needed in this situation, it will be taken. He also said that a Report on the matter would be placed before the Members for the September Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 9u MEITHEAMH, 23u MEITHEAMH AGUS 30u MEITHEAMH, 2003, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 9th JUNE, 23rd JUNE AND 30th JUNE, 2003.
Mhol Comhairleoir P. McHugh
Chuid Comhairleoir M. Burke leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
"Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 9u Meitheamh, 23u Meitheamh agus 30u Meitheamh, 2003, a deimhniu".
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 9th June, 23rd June and 30th June, 2003, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record".
ITEM NO. 2.
STRATEGIC RAIL REVIEW.
It was agreed to defer this Item.
ITEM NO. 3.
TO NOTE REPORT ON BLUE FLAG AWARDS FOR MAYO BEACHES.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That Report on Blue Flag Awards for Mayo Beaches dated 7th July, 2003, as circulated, be noted by the Council".
ITEM NO. 4.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINROBE ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 25th MARCH, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mannion
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Ballinrobe Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 25th March, 2003, be noted".
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ITEM NO. 5.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 31st MARCH, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. Patk. Burke
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Castlebar Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 31st March, 2003, be noted".
ITEM NO. 6.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 31st MARCH, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Claremorris Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 31st March, 2003, be noted".
NOTICES OF MOTION.
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(a) "Calling on Mayo County Council to immediately withdraw the
permit granted to Glancre Teoranta for production at its plant at
Muingmore, Geesala, for failing to adhere to the conditions of this
permit and completely ignorning An Bord Pleanala decision".
This Notice of Motion was already dealt with.
(b) "To ask the Mayo County Manager to outline in detail the up to date
position in relation to Mayo County Council’s Waste Management
Plan".
It was agreed to defer this Notice of Motion to the September
Meeting of the Council.
Proposed by Cllr. Patk. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
"That this Council seek a Meeting with the Tanaiste, Ms. Mary Harney, T.D.,
regarding the job losses at Volex, Castlebar".
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. B. Golden
Resolved:-
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"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the White family, 3, Greenhills Estate, Ballina, on the death of their Mother, Mrs. E. White".
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. B. Golden
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Denis & Eithne Daly, Quay Road, Ballina, on the death of their Daughter, Triona".
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. B. Golden
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Annie Langan, Corballa, Co. Sligo, on the death of her Father, Jack Conway".
The Meeting concluded at 7.35 p.m.