MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 12^th MAY, 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, B. Golden, S. Molloy, A.M. Reape, E. Staunton, S. Weir, M. Burke, J. Mannion, G. Coyle, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, S. Bourke, Patk. Burke, B. Cooper-Flynn, T.D., H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, J. Mee, J. Carty, T.D., J. Cribbin, R. Finn, P. McHugh, J. Flannery, J. Maloney, J. Mellett, G. Murray, M. Adams, F. Chambers, M. Ring, T.D., P. Sweeney.

The Council Staff in attendance were:-

Mr. D. Mahon, Co. Manager, 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. Commons, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Flanagan, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Mahon, Sen. Engineer, Mr. B. O’Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Ms. D. Cunningham, Ex. Planner, Mr. J. McGovern, Adm. Officer, Ms. A. McCarthy, Arts Officer, Mr. J. Moran, Sen. Staff Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.

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Proposed by Cllr. T. Quinn

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Councillor Annie May Reape on celebrating her 50^th Birthday".

Proposed by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle

Resolved:-

"That "Standing Orders" be suspended in order to allow discussion on the decision made by An Bord Pleanala to refuse Planning Permission for a Gas Terminal at Bellanaboy, Belmullet".

A detailed discussion took place during which a number of Councillors expressed their disappointment at the decision made by an Bord Pleanala.

It was felt that the decision would have very serious consequences for the future development of Mayo’s infrastructure and industrial sector.

Mhol Comhairleoir P. McHugh

Chuid Comhairleoir P. Kilbane leis

Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-

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"Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 14u Aibrean agus 28u Aibrean, 2003".

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 14^th April and 28^th April, 2003, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record".

The time being 4.55 p.m., the Leas Chathaoirleach, Cllr. M. Burke, took the Chair.

Proposed by Cllr. B. Cooper-Flynn

Seconded by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Resolved:-

"That we hereby adopt Report dated 24^th April, 2003, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposed extension to Burial Ground at Balla".

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. J. Carty

Resolved:-

"That we hereby adopt Report dated 1^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 proposed new

Swimming Pool at Dalton Street, Claremorris".

Cllr. B. Cooper-Flynn, T.D., queried the current position regarding Castlebar Swimming Pool and asked that an Item be placed on the Agenda

for the next Meeting of Castlebar Electoral Area Committee in connection with same.

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Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That the Annual Meeting of the Council be held on Monday, 30^th June, 2003, at 11.30 a.m.".

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That this Council agree to seek a Deputation, inclusive of colleagues from Roscommon County Council, with the Minister for Transport to discuss the reclassification of Roads N60 and N61 as National Primary routes".

NOTICES OF MOTION.

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(a) Proposed by Cllr. M. Burke

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That Mayo County Council in conjunction with Ballinrobe Town Hall

Committee prepare plans and seek funding for the development of a

Theatre / Arts Centre for the South Mayo Region".

(b) Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

"Calling on Mayo County Council to immediately appoint an

Archivist to the Council in order to protect the heritage of the

County".

(c) "That the County Manager would give full details of the following:-

1. The total cost of public liability insurance to Mayo County

Council for the year 2002;

2. The total number of claims to date for the year 2002;

3. Did any of the claims prove fraudulent?".

This Notice of Motion was not moved.

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(d) "To ask the County Manager what action Mayo Co. Council intends

to take on owners of derelict sites within the County and in

particular Ballinrobe, given the fact that a Register of such sites and

title to them has been compiled".

This Notice of Motion was not moved.

VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS.

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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee

Seconded by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Resolved:-

"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Castlebar Celtic on winning

the Connaught Cup Final".

Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers

Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy

Resolved:-

"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to the Newport Fleadh Cheoil Committee who organised and hosted the recent Mayo Fleadh Cheoil".

Proposed by Cllr. T. Quinn

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Mr. Seamus Murphy, Chief Fire Officer, on the success of the Chief Fire Officers Association Annual Conference 2003 held in Hotel Westport on 7^th and 8^th May, 2003".

RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.

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Proposed by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Ms. Patsy Rowland, Fire Station, Mayo County Council, on the death of her Brother, Michael".

Proposed by Cllr. J. Maloney

Seconded by Cllr. J. Carty

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy O’Brien, Rathruane, Bohola, on the tragic death of their Son, Jason".

Proposed by Cllr. J. Maloney

Seconded by Cllr. J. Carty

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. John Gilmore & family, Cloongee, Foxford, on the death of Mrs. Gilmore".

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Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Seconded by Cllr. M. Ring

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Michael English & family, Monastery Gate, Bunnacurry, Achill, on the death of his Wife".

Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Seconded by Cllr. M. Ring

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Michael Kilbane, Cloughmore, Achill, on the death of his Brother, Parthalann".

Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Gretta Durkan, Balla, Co. Mayo, on the death of her Husband, Mac".

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Nicholson & Battle families, Atlantic Hotel, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo, on the death of Tom Nicholson".

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. B. Golden

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Evelyn Judge, Whitestream, Bonniconlon, Ballina, on the death of her Husband, John".

The Meeting concluded at 6.05 p.m.