MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 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, A.M. Reape, S. Weir, M. Burke, J. Mannion, D. Ryan, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, 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 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. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Flanagan, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. B. O’Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Ms. C. Kenny, A/Staff Officer.
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ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 14u DEIREADH FOMHAIR AGUS 21u DEIREADH FOMHAIR, 2002, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 14th OCTOBER AND 21sT OCTOBER, 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 14u Deireadh Fomhair agus 21u Deireadh Fomhair, 2002".
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:
"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 14th October and 21st October, 2002, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record".
Referring to Minute No.569/02 of 21st October, 2002, it was -
Proposed by Cllr. Patk. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:
"That "Backland Development" be included in the points raised during discussion on the proposed Draft Development Plan".
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ITEM NO. 2.
TO RECEIVE A DEPUTATION FROM THE SAMARITANS.
Mr. Bernard Culligan and Mr. Dan Scallan from The Samaritans made a Presentation to the Council.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the Deputation for their Presentation.
ITEM NO. 3.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 30th OCTOBER, 2002, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF BALLYCROY SEWERAGE SCHEME.
Proposed by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
"That we hereby adopt Report dated 30th October, 2002, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of Ballycroy Sewerage Scheme".
ITEM NO. 4.
TO APPROVE OF PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR NEWPORT SEWERAGE SCHEME.
Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
"That this Item be deferred".
ITEM NO. 5.
TO ACCEPT TERMS OF LETTER DATED 16th OCTOBER, 2002, RECEIVED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, RURAL AND GAELTACHT AFFAIRS IN RESPECT OF GRANT AID TOWARDS SLIPWAYS AT BALLYCROY AND INNISHBIGGLE ISLAND TO SERVICE INNISHBIGGLE.
Proposed by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:
"That we hereby accept terms of Letter dated 16th October, 2002, received from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in respect of Grant Aid towards Slipways at Ballycroy and Innishbiggle Island to service Innishbiggle and that the appropriate contribution for this Project be paid by the Council".
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ITEM NO. 6.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CULTURAL, EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 4th JUNE, 2002.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke
Resolved:
"That Minutes of Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 4th June, 2002, be noted".
ITEM NO. 7.
TO ACCEPT INVITATION RECEIVED FROM THE CALDERDALE-MAYO TWIN LINK SOCIETY TO THE CATHAOIRLEACH OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO ATTEND FUNCTION IN CALDERALE ON 14th FEBRUARY, 2003.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Function.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:
"That we hereby authorise the attendance of the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. T. Quinn, Cllrs. P. McHugh and J. Flannery at Calderdale-Mayo Twin Link Society Function to be held in Calderdale on 14th February, 2003, and the necessary expenditure is hereby approved".
ITEM NO. 8.
TO AUTHORISE THE ATTENDANCE OF THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO VISIT U.S.A. FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADES AND ASSOCIATED EVENTS.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to visit U.S.A. for St. Patrick’s Day Parades and Associated Events.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:
"That we hereby authorise the attendance of the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. T. Quinn, Cllrs. R. Finn and H. Kenny to visit U.S.A. for St. Patrick’s Day Parades and Associated Events and the necessary expenditure is hereby approved".
Cllrs. J. Cribbin and P. McHugh raised the issue of problems with Ballyhaunis Water Supply Scheme.
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VOTES OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. John Hennelly, Greenwood, Ballyhaunis, on the death of Mary Kate Hennelly".
Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Gilmore family, Abbey St., Ballyhaunis, on the death of Mrs. Mary Casserley".
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan
Resolved:
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. John McDonnell, Creggs Road, Ballina, on the death of his Mother".
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the O’Connor family, Kilmor, The Neale, on the death of Dermot O’Connor".
The Meeting concluded at 5.10 p.m.