MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER, 2001, AT 4

MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 10^th SEPTEMBER, 2001, AT 4.OO p.m.

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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, was in the Chair.

The other Councillors present were:

Cllrs. E. Caffrey, B. Golden, A. M. Reape, S. Molloy, E. Staunton, S. Weir, M. Burke, J. Mannion, D. Ryan, G. Coyle, P. Kilbane, T. Quinn, Patk. Burke, B. Cooper Flynn, T.D., H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, J. Mee, J. Carty, J. Cribbin, R. Finn, P. McHugh, J. Flannery, 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. A. Fleming, Dir. of Services / Asst. Co. Manager, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. Of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Co. Secretary, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Coll, Director, Comm. and Enterprise, Mr. S. Murphy, Chief Fire Officer, Mr. F. Joyce, Asst. Chief Fire Officer, Mr. T. Shevlin, Asst. Chief Fire Officer, Ms. K. O’Malley Harlow, Sen. Ex. Planner, Mr. T. McNulty, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Mahon, Sen. Engineer, Mr. T. Reidy, Sen. Ex. Engineer, Mr. P. Commons, Sen. Ex. Officer, Ms. A. McCarthy, Arts Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer, Ms. A. M. Brett, Asst. Staff Officer.

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Proposed by Cllr. T. Quinn

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Councillor Frank Leneghan, and family on the death of his Mother, Bridget, and to Councillor John Flannery and family on the death of his Grandson, Cathal McArdle, and that the Meeting be adjourned at 6.00 p.m. as a mark of respect."

ITEM NO. 1

MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR ON 9u IUIL, 16u IUIL AGUS 23u IUIL, 2001, A DEIMHNIU.

TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 9^th JULY, 16^th JULY AND 23^rd JULY, 2001.

Referring to Minute No. 295/01 of 16^th July, 2001, it was –

Proposed by Cllr G. Murray

Seconded by Cllr. J. Flannery

Resolved:

"That Minute No. 295/01 of 16^th July, 2001, be amended to read as follows:

"That the Draft Sludge Operational Management Plan for County Mayo, as submitted, be adopted, with the proviso that the following – on Page 67 – be deleted:

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"6.2.5 Incineration with Energy Recovery.

Alternatively, a small incinerator can be installed as an add-on facility to the thermal drying plant at either Castlebar or Ballina. The addition of an incinerative facility to the thermal drying plant at Castlebar is likely to cost in the region of IR£350,000 (Bio-Con 2000). Costs of construction can be recouped by using the energy generated in the thermal drying process"

"And that the following Paragraph be inserted on Page 67:

"That no Sludge generated within the County will be treated by incineration".

Mhol Comhairleoir A. M. Reape

Chuid Comhairleoir P. Kilbane

Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-

"Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comharile Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 9u Iuil, 16u Iuil agus 23u Iuil, 2001."

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 9^th July, 16^th July, and 23^rd July, 2001, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record."

ITEM NO. 2

CAR PARKING AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT.

Mr. T. McNulty, Sen. Engineer, outlined the key elements of Car Parking and Traffic Management in the County during which he referred to the number of Car Parks in the County, landscaping of Car Parks, the provision of Car Parking and the cost of maintenance of Car Parks.

A discussion ensured during which reference was made to the following:

That Car Parking charges should be paid in all areas of a Town;

The extension of the Graveyard Car Park in Carracastle;

The Church Car Park in Charlestown;

Inadequate access to central Car Parks;

That Councillors and townspeople should be consulted regarding Bye-Laws;

Inadequate Car Parking in Swinford;

Insufficient Public Lighting in Car Parks;

Compulsory Purchase Order for Crossmolina Car Park and the provision of a Car Park in Crossmolina

The importance of having Car Parks in Towns;

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That each Town should have its own Plan for Traffic Management;

That there should be a flat rate charge for Car Parks in Knock.

Mr. T. McNulty, Sen. Engineer replied to queries raised by the Members.

ITEM NO. 3

TO ADOPT PLAN FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS IN COUNTY MAYO.

It was agreed to defer this Item to the October Meeting of the Council.

ITEM NO. 4

TO CONSIDER REPORT ON CASTLEBAR ENVIRONS SEWERAGE SCHEME.

It was agreed to defer this Item to the October Meeting of the Council.

ITEM NO. 5

TO NOMINATE THREE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO THE BOARD OF BELDERRIG RESEARCH AND STUDY CENTRE, BELDERRIG, BALLINA.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, Cllrs. F. Leneghan and G. Coyle be nominated to the Board of Belderrig Research and Study Centre, Belderrig, Ballina."

ITEM NO 6

(a) TO ADOPT MINUTES OF CULTURAL, EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 20^TH JULY, 2001.

(b) TO APPROVE OF DELEGATION VISITING MONTE DE BEAUJOLAIS, FRANCE, TO INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITY OF TWINNING WITH COUNTY MAYO.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Minutes of Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 20^th July, 2001, as circulated."

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. S. Molloy, J. Flannery and Mr. P. McGuinness be authorised to visit Monte De Beaujolais, France, to investigate the possibility of Twinning with County Mayo and that the necessary expenditure be hereby approved."

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ITEM NO. 7

TO CONSIDER PROPOSED VARIATION OF MAYO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO INCORPORATE NATIONAL ROADS POLICY.

Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:

"That proposed Variation of Mayo County Development Plan to incorporate National Roads Policy, as circulated, be noted by the Council."

ITEM NO. 8

TO APPROVE OF THE RAISING OF A LOAN OF £8m (10.16m EUROS) FROM THE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY PLC., FOR PURPOSES AUTHORISED UNDER THE HOUSING ACTS.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of the raising of a Loan of £8m (10.16m Euros) from the Housing Finance Agency Plc., for purposes authorised under the Housing Acts."

ITEM NO. 9

TO APPROVE OF THE PAYMENT OF GRANTS TO ARTS PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS.

Proposed by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of the payment of Grants to Arts Partnership Projects as follows:

Ballina Arts Events £ 5,000

Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar. £10,000

The Heinrich Boll Project, Achill £ 3,500

Yew Tree Theatre Company £ 8,000

Mayo 2001 International Folk Arts Festival £ 5,000

CDP (Developmental Community Arts Project) £ 3,500

Custom House Studios, Westport £ 3,000"

ITEM NO. 10

NASC EU BRIEFING SESSION – BRUSSELS – 24^th TO 26^th SEPTEMBER, 2001.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That Cllrs. R. Finn, A. M. Reape and M. Burke be nominated to attend EU Briefing Programme for NASC Partner Organisations to be held in Brussels from 24^th to 26^th September, 2001."

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ITEM NO. 11

TO ACCEPT TERMS OF LETTER DATED 6^th JULY, 2001, RECEIVED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MARINE AND NATURAL RESOURCES REGARDING PIER WORKS AT KILSALLAGH.

Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers

Seconded by Cllr. M. Ring

Resolved:

"That we hereby accept terms of Letter dated 6^th July, 2001, received from the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources regarding Pier repair works at Kilsallagh and that the appropriate contribution for this Project be paid by the Council."

ITEM NO. 12

TO ACCEPT TERMS OF LETTER DATED 6^TH JULY, 2001, RECEIVED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MARINE AND NATURAL RESOUCES REGARDING DUNE PROTECTION WORKS AT CLAGGAN ISLAND.

Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

Resolved:

"That we hereby accept terms of Letter dated 6^th July, 2001, received from the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources regarding Dune protection works at Claggan Island and that the appropriate contribution for this Project be paid by the Council."

ITEM NO. 13

TO CONSENT TO THE CREATION FO 1 NO. ADDITIONAL PERMANENT POST OF EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT.

Proposed by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That we hereby consent to the creation of 1 No. additional Permanent Post of Executive Architect."

Mid-West Regional Authority Annual Conference – Killarney, Co. Kerry – 13^th and 14^th September, 2001.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That Cllrs. F. Chambers, A.M. Reape, P. Sweeney and M. Burke be nominated to attend Mid-West Regional Authority Annual Conference – "Training – The Key to Success" – to be held in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry, on 13^th and 14^th September, 2001."

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Conference – Hibernian Hotel, Mallow, Co. Cork – 21^st to 23^rd September, 2001.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That the Cathaoirleach , Cllrs. M. Burke, E. Caffrey, J. Flannery, M. Ring, T.D., E. Staunton and S. Weir be nominated to attend Conference – "The legal, policy and other requirements for further progress in our Equestrian Industries" – to be held in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow, Co. Cork, from 21^st to 23^rd September, 2001."

NOTICES OF MOTION

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It was agreed to defer Notices of Motion (a) to (v) inclusive, as listed on the Agenda, to the October Meeting of the Council.

VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS.

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Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers

Seconded by Cllr. M. Ring

Resolved:

"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Westport Tidy Towns Committee on winning the overall National Tidy Towns Award."

Proposed by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn

Seconded by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Resolved:

"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to the Mayo Ladies Senior Football Team on qualifying for the All Ireland Final."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee

Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke

Resolved:

"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to the County Manager and the National Museum on the opening of Turlough Park Museum."

Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn

Resolved:

"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Cllr. Gerry Coyle and the Geesala Festival Committee on the success of the Geesala Festival."

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RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

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Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Patricia and Owen McArdle, Barrack Street, Charlestown, and to Cllr. John and Mrs. Margaret Flannery, Barrack St., Charlestown, on the death of their Son and Grandson, Cathal."

Proposed by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Ann Gaughan Egan, Dooeighney, Corballa, Ballina, Co. Mayo, on the death of her Mother, Catherine."

Proposed by Cllr. T. Quinn

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Leneghan Family, Tarsaughan, Ballycroy, on the death of their Mother, Bridget."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty

Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Ena O’Brien and family, Main Street, Claremorris, on the death of Michael O’Brien."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty

Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Cunnane family, Crossard, Tooreen, Ballyhaunis, on the death of John and Mrs. Cunnane."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee

Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Rosingrave family, Castlebar, on the death of their Sister, Stephanie."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee

Seconded by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Dunford family, Killala, on the death of their Mother, Bernie."

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Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Rigney family, Westport, on the death of their Son, Vincent."

Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the O’Malley family, Carrabaun, Westport, on the death of their Son, Thomas."

Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Grady family, Farnaught, Westport, on the death of their Son, Damien."

Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Murray family, Shramore, Newport, on the death of their Daughter, Margaret."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee

Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the McManamon family, Castlebar, on the death of Mrs. Nellie McManamon."

The Meeting adjourned at 6.10 p.m.