MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 9^th JUNE, 2003, AT 4.00 p.m.

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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. T. Quinn, was in the Chair.

The other Councillors present were:-

Cllrs. E. Caffrey, S. Molloy, A.M. Reape, E. Staunton, S. Weir, M. Burke, J. Mannion, D. Ryan, G. Coyle, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, S. Bourke, Patk. Burke, B. Cooper-Flynn, T. D., A. McDonnell, J. Mee, J. Cribbin, R. Finn, J. Flannery, J. Maloney, J. Mellett, G. Murray, M. Adams, F. Chambers, M. Ring, T.D., P. Sweeney.

Apology received from Cllr. H. Kenny 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. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Burke, A/Dir. of Services, Ms. E. McCormack, Financial Accountant, Mr. B. O’Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Mr. J. McMyler, A/Sen. Ex. Planner, Mr. P. Benson, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. J. Moran, Senior Staff Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.

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Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Seconded by Cllr.A. McDonnell

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Mary Kilbane & family, Owenduff, Mulranny P.O., Westport, on the death of her Husband, Josie, who was a Member of the Mayo County Development Board".

1. Anthony K. Togher – Application for Planning Permission to

construct 4 No. dwellinghouses and septic tanks with proprietary

treatment units at Barnagh, Drum, Binghamstown.

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

Planning application.

2. Eamon McGreal – Application for Planning Permission to construct

site development works, including provision of roads, footpaths,

water supply, surface water drainage & Outline Permission to erect

15 No. dwellings, each with septic tank system incorporating prop-

rietary effluent treatment units at Carrownurlaur, Breaffy.

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

Planning application.

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3., Noel Hughes – Application for Outline Planning Permission to con-

struct 2 No. dwellinghouses at Robeenard, Hollymount.

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

Planning application.

4. Tom Meehan – Application for Planning Permission to construct

dwellinghouse, proprietary effluent treatment system and percola-

tion area at Roosky (ED Cloonmore), Doocastle.

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

Planning application.

5. Alice Gavin – 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.

6. Kathleen & John Tunney – Applciation for Outline Planning

Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Cross,

Killadoon, Louisburgh.

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

Planning application.

7. John Staunton – Application for Planning Permission to construct

a canopy over existing petrol pump at Knappaghmore, Westport.

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

Planning application.

Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams

Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy

Resolved:-

"That we hereby approve of Overdraft Accommodation of €25m. for Half-Year ending 31^st December, 2003, subject to the sanction of the Minister for the Environment and Local Government".

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Proposed by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

"That we hereby adopt Report dated 21^st May, 2003, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of the construction of 1 No. 3 bedroomed detached house at Ballytoughy, Clare Island".

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. E. Caffrey

Resolved:-

"That we hereby adopt Report dated 23^rd May, 2003, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of the construction of 1 No. rural house at Ratheskin, Kincon, Ballina".

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy

Resolved:-

"That we hereby adopt Report dated 23^rd May, 2003, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of the construction of 1 No. rural house at Ballinlena, Carrowmore-Lacken".

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Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Resolved:-

"That we hereby adopt Report dated 28^th May, 2003, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of the construction of 1 No. 3 bedroomed detached house at Carrownahalthore, Ballyglass, Claremorris".

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy

Resolved:-

"That we hereby accept Invitation received from Mr. George Yeo, Minister for Trade and Industry, Singapore, to visit Singapore and the necessary expenditure is hereby approved".

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke

Resolved:-

"That this Item be deferred to the July Meeting of the Council".

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

Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

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"That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. Patk. Burke, E. Caffrey, P. Kilbane, M. Ring, T.D., and S. Weir be nominated to attend Byrne / Perry Summer School – "Culture in Revival – The Irish Experience" – to be held in the Christian Brothers School, Gorey, Co. Wexford, from 27^th to 29^th June, 2003".

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 and Cllr. E. Caffrey be nominated to attend John Hewitt International Summer School – "The Sure Acre? Tradition and

Uncertainty in Ireland" – to be held in the Market Place Theatre, Armagh, from 21^st to 26^th July, 2003".

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That Cllrs. S. Bourke, Patk. Burke and B. Golden be nominated to attend Association of Local Democracy Agencies Conference to be held in the Dolmen Hotel, Carlow, on 12^th and 13^th June, 2003".

The Meeting concluded at 5.00 p.m.