MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 24th FEBRUARY, 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, 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, M. Burke, J. Mannion, D. Ryan, G. Coyle, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, J. Flannery, J. Maloney, 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. J. Walsh, A/Meetings Administrator, Mr. T. Mullen, Head of Finance, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. S. Granahan,
Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Flanagan, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. I. Douglas, Sen. Planner, Mr. P. Mahon, Sen. Engineer, Mr. J. Moran, Sen. Staff Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, A/Staff Officer.
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Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That the Meeting be adjourned until 4.20 p.m.”.
The Meeting re-commenced at 4.20 p.m.
ITEM NO. 1.
TO CONSIDER LIST OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS DATED 18th FEBRUARY, 2003.
1. Thomas McIntyre – Application for Planning Permission to renovate
the existing dwelling and construct a waste treatment plant and per-
colation area along with any other ancillary works at Inver, Barnatra,
Ballina.
Planning application.
2. Anne Ryan – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Tawnyeeny, Castlebar.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
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3. Paul Roberts – Application for Planning Permission to construct 2
No. dwellinghouses, effluent treatment units and percolation areas
at Derrycoosh, Castlebar.
Planning application.
4. Tom Basquille – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Kinturk Upper, Ballyheane,
Castlebar.
Planning application.
5. John Leonard – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Tawnagh, Tonacrock, Lahardaun.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
6. Martin Maloney – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Massbrook Lower, Bofeenaun.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
7. Aidan Fanning – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Lakeland Lower, Manulla.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
8. Mary Duffy – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Larganboy West, Ballyhaunis.
Planning application.
9. Michael Melia – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse, septic tank with puraflo system at Srah, Claremorris.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
10. Chris & Aileen Grady – Application for Planning Permission to
construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Cloonee, Partry.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
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11. Veronica Farrell – Application for Outline Planning Permission to
construct dwellinghouse, septic tank, proprietary effluent treatment
system, percolation area and garage/shed at Gortatober, Ower P.O.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
12. Sara Toft – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse, bored well, access road, septic tank and percolation
area at Lahardane, Ballina.
Planning application.
13. Trevor & Monica Smith – Application for Planning Permission to
construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Castleroyan, Kiltimagh.
Planning application.
14. Tom King – Application for Planning Permission to demolish
existing cottage and construct replacement dwellinghouse, access
driveway, septic tank and percolation area together with ancillary
site development works at Cuiltybo, Kiltimagh.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
15. Patsy Haran – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Kilgarrif West, Charlestown.
Planning application.
16. Chris Brennan – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Glenmullynaha, Charlestown.
Planning application.
17. David Haba – Application for Planning Permission for change of use
of existing outhouse to residential unit incorporating alterations and
extension to same providing a two-storey unit at Dooagh, Achill.
Planning application.
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18. T. Keane – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Carrowcally, Westport.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
ITEM NO. 2.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 10th DECEMBER, 2002, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF CAHERNA-
MART BRIDGE, N59 LEENANE ROAD, WESTPORT.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 10th December, 2002, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposed development of Cahernamart Bridge, N59 Leenane Road, Westport”.
ITEM NO. 3.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 4th FEBRUARY, 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 15 NO. DWELLINGS AT BUNACURRY, ACHILL.
Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 4th February, 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 15 No. dwellings at Bunacurry, Achill”.
ITEM NO. 4.
TO NOTE REPORT ON RATE COLLECTION FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 2002.
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That Report on Rate Collection for Year ended 31st December, 2002, as circulated, be noted”.
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ITEM NO. 5.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CON-
FERENCE – “TOURISM – A COMMUNITY APPROACH” – TO BE HELD IN THE SEVEN OAKS HOTEL, CARLOW, ON 27th AND 28th FEBRUARY, 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 Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, G. Murray, M. Burke, J. Flannery and E. Staunton be nominated to attend Conference – “Tourism – A Community Approach” – to be held in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow, on 27th and 28th February, 2003”.
ITEM NO. 6.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CON-
FERENCE – “TRANSPORT IN IRELAND” – TO BE HELD IN HEARN’S HOTEL, CLONMEL, CO. TIPPERARY, ON 7th AND 8th MARCH, 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, Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, A. McDonnell, P. McHugh, J. Maloney, S. Molloy, G. Murray, D. Ryan, E. Caffrey, H. Kenny, M. Ring, T.D., and E. Staunton be nominated to attend Conference – “Transport in Ireland” – to be held in Hearn’s Hotel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, on 7th and 8th March, 2003”.
ITEM NO. 7.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CON-
FERENCE – “NUCLEAR SAFETY & SECURITY – ISSUES FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES” – TO BE HELD IN CITY HALL, CORK, ON 20th AND 21st MARCH, 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 Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, A. McDonnell, D. Ryan and E. Caffrey be nominated to attend Conference – “Nuclear Safety & Security – Issues for Local Authorities” – to be held in City Hall, Cork, on 20th and 21st March, 2003”.
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ITEM NO. 8.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CON-
FERENCE – “DEVELOPING NATURAL RESOURCE TOURISM – A BALANCED APPROACH” – TO BE HELD IN GLENAVON HOUSE HOTEL, COOKSTOWN, CO. TYRONE, ON 28th AND 29th MARCH, 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, Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, A. McDonnell, P. McHugh, S. Molloy and E. Caffrey be nominated to attend Conference – “Developing Natural Resource Tourism – A Balanced Approach” – to be held in Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, on 28th and 29th March, 2003”.
Colmcille Winter School Conference – Letterkenny, Co. Donegal – 28th February to 2nd March, 2003.
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. J. Maloney, A. McDonnell, A.M. Reape, P. Sweeney, Patk. Burke, G. Coyle, J. Cribbin, J. Flannery, P. Kilbane and J. Mannion be nominated to attend Colmcille Winter School Conference – “Economic Prospects for Ireland Post Celtic Tiger” – to be held in the Colmcille Heritage Centre, Gartan, Churchill, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, from 28th February to 2nd March, 2003”.
VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS.
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Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy
Resolved:-
“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Deel Rovers, Crossmolina, on winning the All-Ireland Club Senior Football Championship Semi-Final”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee
Resolved:-
“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Mr. Sean Noone, Belmullet, on being nominated “Mayo Person of the Year” and to Curam, Claremorris, on winning the Meitheal Award”.
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RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Mattie Heffernan & family, Rathmacostello, Castlehill, Ballina, on the death of his Wife, Noreen”.
The Meeting concluded at 5.55 p.m.