MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 9th FEBRUARY, 2004, AT 4.00 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, S.
Molloy, A.M. Reape, E. Staunton, S. Weir, M. Burke, J. Mannion, D. Ryan, G.
Coyle, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, T. Quinn, S. Bourke, C. Burke, B.C. Flynn,
T.D., H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, J. Mee, M. Carty, J. Cribbin, R. Finn, P. McHugh,
J. Flannery, J. Maloney, J. Mellett, G. Murray, M. Adams, M. Ring, T.D.
Apology received from Cllr. P.
Sweeney 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. R.
Norton, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Benson, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Burke, Sen.
Engineer, Mr. M. Keating, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. P. Flanagan, Sen. Ex. Officer,
Mr. J. Moran, Sen. Staff Officer, Mr. P. Brogan, Sen. Staff Officer, Ms. C.
Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.
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Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That this Council supports the
campaign for Official Status for Irish in the European Union and that we will
write to the Taoiseach, Minister Brian Cowen (Minister for Foreign Affairs),
Minister Eamon O Cuiv (Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs),
and Minister Dick Roche (Minister of State with special responsibility for
European Affairs)”.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring
Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke
Resolved:-
“That the Chief Executive of IDA
Ireland, Mr. Sean Dorgan, be invited to address a Meeting of the Council”.
ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE
COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 12u EANAIR, 19u EANAIR AGUS 23u
EANAIR, 2004, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY
COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 12th JANUARY, 19th JANUARY AND
23rd JANUARY, 2004.
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 12u Eanair, 19u
Eanair agus 23u Eanair, 2004”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Mayo County Council
Meetings held on 12th January, 19th January and 23rd
January, 2004, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
Referring to Minute No. 35/04 of 19th
January, 2004, it was -
Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir
Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton
Resolved:-
“That public transport be provided
and administered by the Council in rural areas”.
Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That a Vote of Congratulations be
extended to Ms. Mary Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Special Olympics, on being
nominated “Mayo Person of the Year”.
ITEM NO. 2.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF
DERELICT PROPERTY OF CIRCA 85 SQUARE METRES AT AMERICAN STREET, BELMULLET, CO.
MAYO, TO HENEGHAN & SONS (BLACKSOD) LTD., TARMON, BLACKSOD, BALLINA, CO.
MAYO, IN ACORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 26th JANUARY, 2004, ALREADY
CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Quinn
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the
disposal of derelict property of circa 85 square metres at American Street,
Belmullet, Co. Mayo, to Heneghan & Sons (Blacksod) Ltd., Tarmon, Blacksod,
Ballina, Co. Mayo, for €50,000, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local
Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 26th January, 2004, already
circulated”.
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ITEM NO. 3.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 0.063
ACRES OF LAND AT MARKET STREET, SWINFORD, TO MS. MARY CAMPBELL, c/o JOHN
HALLIGAN ARCHITECTS, BARRACK STREET, CHARLESTOWN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE
DATED 26th JANUARY, 2004, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the
disposal of 0.063 acres of Land at Market Street, Swinford, to Ms. Mary
Campbell, c/o John Halligan Architects, Barrack Street, Charlestown, for
€150,000, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and
Notice dated 26th January, 2004, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 4.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 0.189
ACRES OF LAND AT LAVEY BEG, CHARLESTOWN, TO CHARLESTOWN COMMUNITY CHILDCARE
LTD., IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 26th JANUARY, 2004, ALREADY
CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the
disposal of 0.189 acres of Land at Lavey Beg, Charlestown, to Charlestown
Community Childcare Ltd., for an Annual rent of €100 per annum, in accordance
with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 26th
January, 2004, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 5.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 0.2016
ACRES OF LAND AT DRUMCONLON, CASTLEBAR, TO MR. SEAMUS REGAN, MARYLAND,
CASTLEBAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 27th JANUARY, 2004,
ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the
disposal of 0.2016 acres of Land at Drumconlon, Castlebar, to Mr. Seamus Regan,
Maryland, Castlebar, for the transfer of 0.051 acres of Land at Drumconlon,
Castlebar, from Mr. Regan, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local
Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 27th January, 2004, already
circulated”.
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ITEM NO. 6.
TO CONSIDER DRAFT DEVELOPMENT
CONTRIBUTION SCHEME AND COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT THEREON.
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That a Special Meeting of the
Council be held on Monday, 23rd February, 2004, at 5.00 p.m., to
discuss this Item”.
ITEM NO. 7.
TO MAKE DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION
SCHEME.
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That a Special Meeting of the
Council be held on Monday, 23rd February, 2004, at 5.00 p.m., to
discuss this Item”.
ITEM NO. 8.
TO ACCEPT INVITATION RECEIVED BY THE
CATHAOIRLEACH TO ATTEND MAYO REUNION FUNCTION IN LIVERPOOL ON 23rd
APRIL, 2004.
The Council were informed of the
estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Function.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That we hereby authorise the
attendance of the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. F. Chambers, at Mayo Reunion Function to
be held in Liverpool on 23rd April, 2004, and the necessary
expenditure is hereby approved”.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 15th
DECEMBER, 2003, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT
OF PROPOSAL FOR 3 HOUSE DEVELOPMENT AT TOOCANANAGH, BOHOLA.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated
15th December, 2003, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local
Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local
Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposal for 3 House Development at
Toocananagh, Bohola”.
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ITEM NO. 10.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 18th
DECEMBER, 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. DWELLINGHOUSE AT SALIA, ACHILL, CO. MAYO, AND 1
NO. DWELLING-
HOUSE AT DOONA, BALLYCROY, CO. MAYO.
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated
18th December, 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. dwellinghouse at Salia,
Achill, Co. Mayo, and 1 No. dwellinghouse at Doona, Ballycroy, Co. Mayo”.
ITEM NO. 11.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 8th
JANUARY, 2004, 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. DWELLING-
HOUSE AT TALLAGH, BELMULLET, CO.
MAYO.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Quinn
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 8th
January, 2004, 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. dwellinghouse at Tallagh, Belmullet, Co. Mayo”.
ITEM NO. 12.
TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT DRAFT SCHEME OF ALLOCATION PRIORITIES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services,
outlined details of the Draft Scheme of Allocation Priorities for Affordable
Housing.
A detailed discussion took place on
this Item.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Draft Scheme
of Allocation Priorities for Affordable Housing”.
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ITEM NO. 13.
TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT REVISION OF DISABLED PERSONS GRANT AND ESSENTIAL REPAIRS GRANTS SCHEMES.
Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services,
outlined details of the Revision of Disabled Persons Grant and Essential
Repairs Grants Schemes.
A detailed discussion took place on
this Item.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Revision of
Disabled Persons Grant and Essential Repairs Grants Schemes”.
ITEM NO. 14.
TO RATIFY THE NOMINATION OF ONE MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CLAR LAKE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. R. Finn be nominated to
the Board of Directors of Clar Lake Development Committee”.
ITEM NO. 15.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF WATER SUPPLY AND
SEWERAGE STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 20th OCTOBER,
2003.
Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Water Supply and
Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 20th October,
2003, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 16.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS
ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 1st SEPTEMBER, 6th
OCTOBER, 3rd NOVEMBER AND 1st DECEMBER, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Claremorris
Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 1st September, 6th
October, 3rd November and 1st December, 2003, be noted”.
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ITEM NO. 17.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF SWINFORD
ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 11th NOVEMBER, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Swinford Electoral
Area Committee Meeting held on 11th November, 2003, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 18.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINA ELECTORAL
AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 11th NOVEMBER AND 19th
DECEMBER, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Ballina Electoral
Area Committee Meetings held on 11th November and 19th
December, 2003, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 19.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BELMULLET
ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 18th NOVEMBER AND 16th
DECEMBER, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Seconded by Cllr. T. Quinn
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Belmullet Electoral
Area Committee Meetings held on 18th November and 16th
December, 2003, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 20.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR ELECTORAL
AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 15th DECEMBER, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Castlebar Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 15th
December, 2003, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 21.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO
ATTEND CONFERENCE – “GROWING TOURISM TOGETHER” – TO BE HELD IN THE SEVEN OAKS
HOTEL, CARLOW, ON 26th AND 27th FEBRUARY, 2004.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to
this Conference.
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Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. B. Golden, J. Maloney and E. Caffrey be nominated to attend
Conference – “Growing Tourism Together” – to be held in the Seven Oaks Hotel,
Carlow, on 26th and 27th February, 2004”.
ITEM NO. 22.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND COLMCILLE WINTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE – “SHOULD PUBLIC SERVICES BE SUPPLIED BY DIRECT PROVISION OR BY CONTRACTING TO PRIVATE ENTERPRISE?” – TO BE HELD IN THE COLMCILLE HERITAGE CENTRE, GARTAN, CHURCHILL, LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL, FROM 27th TO 29th FEBRUARY, 2004.
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. S. Bourke, M. Carty, F. Leneghan, P.
McHugh, S. Molloy, D. Ryan, R. Finn, M. Burke, J. Cribbin, P. Kilbane, J.
Mannion, M. Ring, T.D., E. Staunton and S. Weir be nominated to attend
Colmcille Winter School Conference – “Should Public Services be supplied by
Direct Provision or by Contracting to Private Enterprise?” – to be held in the
Colmcille Heritage Centre, Gartan, Churchill, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, from 27th
to 29th February, 2004”.
ITEM NO. 23.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO
ATTEND TOURISM CONFERENCE – “OUR TOURISM – NEW OPPORTUNITIES OR NEW THREATS?” –
TO BE HELD IN THE DUNADRY HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB, MUCKAMORE, DUNADRY, CO.
ANTRIM, FROM 27th TO 29th FEBRUARY, 2004.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to
this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. H. Kenny be nominated to attend Tourism Conference – “Our
Tourism – New Opportunities or New Threats?” – to be held in the Dunadry Hotel
& Country Club, Muckamore, Dunadry, Co. Antrim, from 27th to 29th
February, 2004”.
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ITEM NO. 24.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO
ATTEND GENERAL COUNCIL OF COUNTY COUNCILS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2004 TO BE HELD IN
THE NEWPARK HOTEL, KILKENNY, FROM 11th TO 13th MARCH,
2004.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to
this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, M. Carty, B. Golden, F. Leneghan, J.
Maloney, P. McHugh, S. Molloy, D. Ryan, E. Caffrey, G. Coyle, J. Cribbin, H.
Kenny, P. Kilbane, J. Mannion, E. Staunton and S. Weir be nominated to attend
General Council of County Councils Annual Conference 2004 to be held in the
Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny, from 11th to 13th March, 2004”.
NOTICES OF MOTION.
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(a) Proposed by Cllr. R.
Finn
Seconded by Cllr. D.
Ryan
“As pertains in other
Counties, that Mayo Co. Council as part of its
planning consultation
process, introduce the principle of “Prior
Notice” in relation to
Planning Applications where Members of Mayo
Co. Council have
observations to make on behalf of applicants”.
(b) Proposed by Cllr. J.
Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. M.
Adams
“Asking Mayo County
Council if they have any policy in relation to
the use of Jet Skis on
the Lakes and Waterways in the county and if
they intend introducing
By Laws to curtail the use of Jet Skis and to
give the numbers of
fatalities and accidents caused by Jet Skis in
the county for the past
five years”.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That the April Meeting of the Council be held in Newport”.
Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That Best Wishes and Congratulations be extended to Gary O’Malley,
Westport and James Kilbane, Achill, on their performances in “You’re a Star”.
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RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir
Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Hughes family,
Coolcran, Foxford, on the death of John Hughes”.
Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir
Seconded by Cllr. E. Caffrey
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Colman family,
Carramore, Cloghans, Ballina, on the death of Joe”.
Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir
Seconded by Cllr. E. Caffrey
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the McShane family, Coolcran,
Cloghans, Ballina, on the death of Terence”.
The Meeting concluded at 6.45 p.m.