MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 9th DECEMBER, 2002, 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, E. Staunton, S. Weir, M. Burke, J. Mannion, D. Ryan, G. Coyle, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, S. Bourke, Patk. Burke, H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, 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.
Apologies received from Cllrs. J. Mee and A.M. Reape for inability to attend the Meeting.
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. Condon, 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, Ms. E. McCormack, Financial Accountant, Mr. M. Keating, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. J. Moran, Sen. Staff Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, A/Staff Officer.
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Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Councillor Johnny Mee on the deaths of his Sister, Mrs. Patricia (Pat) Moran, North Circular Road, Dublin, and his Nephew’s Wife, Mrs. Jackie Mee, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, and that the Meeting adjourn 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 AN 4u SAMHAIN, 11u SAMHAIN AGUS 25u SAMHAIN, 2002, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 4th NOVEMBER, 11th NOVEMBER AND 25th NOVEMBER, 2002.
Mhol Comhairleoir P. McHugh
Chuid Comhairleoir P. Kilbane leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
“Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 4u Samhain, 11u Samhain agus 25u Samhain, 2002”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
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“That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 4th November, 11th November and 25th November, 2002, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
ITEM NO. 2.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 3.21 ACRES OF LAND AT SALEEN, CASTLEBAR, TO MR. A.J. NOONAN, RHONELLAN DEV., POPLAR COURT, 74, CLAREVILLE ROAD, HAROLD’S CROSS, DUBLIN 6W, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 26th NOVEMBER, 2002, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. Patk. Burke
Resolved:-
“That this Item be deferred to the January, 2003, Meeting of the Council, for consideration”.
ITEM NO. 3.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 2nd 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 LAHARDANE SEWERAGE SCHEME.
Prposed by Cllr. S. Molloy
Seconded by Cllr. B. Golden
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 2nd 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 Lahardane Sewerage Scheme”.
ITEM NO. 4.
(a) TO NOTE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDING
31st DECEMBER, 2001;
(b) TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE IN EXCESS OF ESTIMATES FOR 2001.
Mr. T. Mullen, Head of Finance, gave a brief outline to the Members of the Annual Financial Statement for Year ending 31st December, 2001.
(a) Proposed by Cllr. M. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke
Resolved:-
“That Annual Financial Statement for Year ending 31st December,
2001, be noted”.
Mr. Mullen replied to queries raised by the Members.
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(b) Proposed by Cllr. M. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke
Resolved:-
“That the Council hereby approve of expenditure in 2001 of
€11,986,450 in excess of the expenditure provided for in the
adopted Estimates for 2001, as detailed in Schedule to County
Manager’s Report dated 2nd December, 2002, circulated to the
Members and funded largely from receipts of €11,167,390 in
excess of the estimated receipts”.
ITEM NO. 5.
(a) TO APPROVE OF REVISED LEVELS OF OVERDRAFT FOR HALF-
YEARS ENDING 30th JUNE, 2001 AND 31st DECEMBER, 2002.
(b) TO APPROVE OF OVERDRAFT ACCOMMODATION OF €25m. FOR
HALF-YEAR ENDING 30th JUNE, 2003.
(a) Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of revised levels of Overdraft from £10m.
to £10,249,487 for Half-Year ending 30th June, 2001 and from €20m.
to €25,075,358 for Half-Year ending 31st December, 2002”.
(b) Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of Overdraft Accommodation of €25m. for
Half-Year ending 30th June, 2003, subject to the sanction of the
Minister for the Environment and Local Government”.
ITEM NO. 6.
TO APPROVE OF THE ALLOCATION OF ARTS GRANTS FOR 2002.
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the Allocation of Arts Grants for 2002 as follows:-
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RECOMMENDED
NAME OF APPLICANT GRANT 2002
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Claremorris Arts Committee €3,809
Westport Arts Festival €3,809
Carnacon Development Association €1,650
Claremorris Drama Festival € 400
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RECOMMENDED
NAME OF APPLICANT GRANT 2002
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Scoil Acla, Acaill €1,524
The George Moore Society € 500
Achill Artists Group € 450
Siamsa Sraide, Swinford € 800
Kenny Naughton School, Ballyhaunis € 700
Castlebar Blues Festival € 900
Feile Chois Cuain, Louisburgh €1,000
Louisburgh Community Project €1,270
Killala Festival & Regatta Committee € 250”.
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ITEM NO. 7.
TO ACCEPT INVITATION RECEIVED BY THE CATHAOIRLEACH TO VISIT SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADES AND ASSOCIATED EVENTS.
Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. T. Quinn, accept Invitation to visit Sydney,
Australia, for St. Patrick’s Day Parades and Associated Events and the necessary expenditure is hereby approved”.
ITEM NO. 8.
TO AUTHORISE THE ATTENDANCE OF THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL AT MAYO WORLD CONVENTION 2003 TO BE HELD IN TORONTO, CANADA, FROM 16th TO 18th MAY, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. T. Quinn, Cllrs. P. Sweeney and P. Kilbane be nominated to attend Mayo World Convention 2003, to be held in Toronto, Canada, from 16th to 18th May, 2003, and the necessary expenditure is hereby approved”.
ITEM NO. 9.
REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICE.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the Budget Meeting of the Council.
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ITEM NO. 10.
HOUSING.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the Budget Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 11.
TO ADOPT A DRAFT HOMELESS STRATEGY.
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Draft Homeless Strategy dated 2nd December, 2002, as circulated”.
ITEM NO. 12.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF HOUSING STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 31st MAY AND 21st OCTOBER, 2002.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Housing Strategic Policy Committee Meetings held on 31st May and 21st October, 2002, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 13.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 19th SEPTEMBER, 2002.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Planning and Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 19th September, 2002, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 14.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF SWINFORD AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 18th JUNE AND 3rd SEPTEMBER, 2002.
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Swinford Area Committee Meetings held on 18th June and 3rd September, 2002, be noted”.
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ITEM NO. 15.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINA AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 3rd SEPTEMBER, 2002.
Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Ballina Area Committee Meeting held on 3rd September, 2002, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 16.
TO CONSIDER LIST OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS DATED 3rd DECEMBER, 2002.
1. Mary Catherine Phelan – Application for Planning Permission to
construct dwellinghouse with proprietary effluent treatment unit at
Cloongowla, Ballinrobe.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
2. James Joseph Phelan – Application for Planning Permission to
construct dwellinghouse with proprietary effluent treatment unit at
Cloongowla, Ballinrobe.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
3. Kevin Garrett – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Tawnagh, Toonacrock, Lahardaun,
Ballina.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
4. Celine Garrett – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Tawnagh, Toonacrock, Lahardaun,
Ballina.
Planning application.
5. Tom Meehan – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Annagh Td., Ballyhaunis.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
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6. John Tracey – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Lugalisheen North, Ballindine.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
7. Bernard & Kathleen Pidgeon – Application for Planning Permission
to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Drumneen South,
Claremorris.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
8. James Flannery – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse, effluent treatment unit and percolation area at
Carrowsteelaun, Claremorris.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
9. John Kelly – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse, effluent treatment unit and percolation area at
Carrowsteelaun, Claremorris.
The Council were informed of the up to date position on this
Planning application.
10. Jim Moran – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse with waste water treatment unit at Tonragee West,
Achill.
Planning application.
11. Sean McAndrew – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Moyne, Killala.
withdrawn.
12. Joan Williams – Application for Planning Permission to construct
two-bay double slatted house including calf creep at Rathlacken,
Carrowmore Lacken.
Planning application.
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13. Declan Feerick – Application for Planning Permission to construct
dwellinghouse and septic tank at Carrowniskey, Ballycastle.
Planning application.
NOTICES OF MOTION.
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(a) “That Mayo County Council outline what progress has been made in
relation to Agenda 21 and under the Local Government Act. That a
presentation be made to the Council in relation to progress in this
particular area”.
Report dated 20th November, 2002, as circulated, was accepted by
the Council.
(b) “That Mayo County Council calls on the Government to immediately
reverse its decision in relation to abolition of grant for first time
house buyers”.
It was agreed to defer this Notice of Motion to the January, 2003,
Meeting of the Council.
(c) “That Mayo County Council calls on the Government and Bord Gais
to state unequivocally when Mayo is going to be provided with a gas
service from the gas find off the Mayo coast, as promised by
Minister Frank Fahy and Fianna Fail deputies prior to the General
Election”.
It was agreed to defer this Notice of Motion to the January, 2003,
Meeting of the Council.
(d) Proposed by Cllr. M. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan
Resolved:-
“That Mayo Co. Co. take a more active approach to derelict sites in
the County and that the law is enforced on all offending sites”.
(e) “That the County Manager gives the up-to-date position in relation
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(1) The Essential Repair Grant and D.P. Grants;
(2) The number of applicants waiting for Local Authority Houses;
(3) The number of Housing Units provided under the Housing
Strategy”.
It was agreed to defer this Notice of Motion to the Budget Meeting of
the Council.
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(f) “That this Council calls on the Mayo County Manager to outline in
detail this Council’s position in regard to developers extending
Sewerage Schemes, taking into account -
(a) (i) Government Policy;
(ii) Extensions to be paid for by the developers;
(b) That the Manager would use as an example an extension from
Castlebar Sewerage Scheme to Breaffy Village”.
It was agreed to defer this Notice of Motion to the January, 2003,
Meeting of the Council.
The Cathaoirleach and County Manager then wished all the Members, Staff and their families and the Members of the Press, a Happy and Peaceful
Christmas.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Carty
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Margaret Leneghan, Aughness South, Ballycroy, Westport, on the death of her Husband, Frank”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mary & Pat Morley, Castlegar, Claremorris, on the death of their Brother and Son, James”.
Proposed by Cllr. R. Finn
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Martin Walsh, Brize, Claremorris, on the death of Joe Walsh”.
The Meeting adjourned at 6.00 p.m.