MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 15th JULY, 2002, AT 4

MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 15^th JULY, 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, E. Staunton, S. Weir, M. Burke, J. Mannion, D. Ryan, G. Coyle, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, 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, G. Murray, M. Adams, M. Ring, T.D., P. Sweeney.

Apologies received from Cllrs. F. Chambers and J. Mellett for inability to attend the Meeting.

The Officers in attendance were:

Mr. J. Loftus, Deputy Co. Manager, Mr. J. Walsh, A/Co. Secretary, Mr. R. Norton, Dir. of Services, Mr. B. O’Reilly, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. M. Mongan, Sen. Engineer, Mr. N. Burke, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Mahon, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Commons, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. G. Costello, Staff Officer, 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 17u MEITHEAMH AGUS 24u MEITHEAMH, 2002, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 17^th JUNE AND 24^th JUNE, 2002.

Mhol Comhairleoir P. McHugh

Chuid Comhairleoir A. McDonnell leis Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:

"Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 17u Meitheamh agus 24u Meitheamh, 2002".

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:

"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 17^th June and

24^th June, 2002, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record".

Cllr. G. Murray referred to Minute No. 415/02 of 24^th June, 2002 – "That the County Manager give consideration to making professional advice available to the Members in relation to the preparation of the Mayo County Development Plan".

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Following discussion, the Deputy Co. Manager agreed to report on the matter of professional advice for Councillors in relation to the Mayo County Development Plan at County Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 29^th July, 2002.

A further discussion took place in relation to the Industrial Estate at Moneen, Castlebar, and it was

Proposed by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny

Resolved:

"That Mayo County Council take whatever legal action is necessary in relation to illegal encampments at the Industrial Estate, Moneen, Castlebar".

ITEM NO. 2.

TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 6^th JUNE, 2002, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF REFURBISHMENT AND CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING RESIDENCE (COLLEGE HOUSE) FOR USE AS THE NEW SWINFORD

AREA OFFICES AT STATION ROAD, SWINFORD.

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Report dated 6^th June, 2002, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of Refurbishment and Change of Use of existing residence (College House) for use as the new Swinford Area Offices at Station Road, Swinford".

ITEM NO. 3.

TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 24^th JUNE, 2002, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2(8) OF THE CITY AND COUNTY MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1955, AND PART 10 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 1994, IN RESPECT OF ENHANCEMENT OF CORNMARKET AREA, BALLINROBE.

Proposed by Cllr. D. ryan

Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke

Resolved:

"That this Item be deferred to County Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 29^th July, 2002".

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ITEM NO. 4.

TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 9^th JULY, 2002, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT)

REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF REMEDIAL WORKS AT DERRINUMERA LANDFILL SITE – DEVELOPMENT OF BORROW PIT ADJACENT TO EXISTING SITE.

Proposed by Cllr. G. Murray

Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee

Resolved:

"That this Item be deferred to County Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 29^th July, 2002".

ITEM NO. 5.

TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 1 ACRE OF LAND AT SWINFORD INDUSTRIAL PARK, KILKELLY ROAD, SWINFORD, TO MR. EAMON RABBETTE, MONEEN, CASTLEBAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 18^th JUNE, 2002, ALREADY CIRCULATED.

Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Seconded by Cllr. G. Murray

Resolved:

"That this Item be deferred to County Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 29^th July, 2002".

ITEM NO. 6.

TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 1.156 ACRES OF LAND AT HAZELHILL, BALLYHAUNIS, TO MR. STEPHEN FINN, BALLYHAUNIS, CO. MAYO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 2^nD JULY, 2002,

ALREADY CIRCULATED.

Proposed by Cllr. R. Finn

Seconded by Cllr. J. Carty

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of the disposal of 1.156 acres of Land at Hazelhill, Ballyhaunis, to Mr. Stephen Finn, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, for €1,270.00, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 2^nd July, 2002, already circulated".

ITEM NO. 7.

TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY REPORT DATED 9^th JULY, 2002, IN RESPECT OF BALLYCROY SEWERAGE SCHEME.

Proposed by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of Preliminary Report, dated 9^th July, 2002, in respect of Ballycroy Sewerage Scheme".

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ITEM NO. 8.

TO ADOPT THE HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS SCHEME FOR 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Higher Education Grants Scheme for 2002, as circulated".

ITEM NO. 9.

TO NOTE REPORT ON BLUE FLAG AWARDS FOR MAYO BEACHES.

Proposed by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Seconded by Cllr. B. Golden

Resolved:

"That Report on Blue Flag Awards for Mayo Beaches, dated 10^thJuly, 2002, as circulated, be noted by the Council".

ITEM NO. 10.

TO APPROVE PROPOSED LITTER ACTION LEAGUE.

Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams

Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of proposed Litter Action League".

Dr. Douglas Hyde Annual Conference 2002 – Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon – 19^th to 21^st July, 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. M. Burke

Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin

Resolved:

"That Cllrs.G. Coyle, P. Kilbane and J. Mannion be nominated to attend Dr. Douglas Hyde Annual Conference 2002 – "Ireland and Europe – An Historical Relationship" – to be held in St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, from 19^th to 21^st July, 2002".

NOTICES OF MOTION.

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(a) Proposed by Cllr. B. Cooper-Flynn

Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy

Resolved:

"That this Council agree that Mayo should sign the Barcelona Declaration on "The City and the Disabled" and join the growing number of cities and towns who have already signed includingDublin, Wexford, Sligo, Drogheda & Limerick".

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(b) Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. G. Murray

Resolved:

"Calling on Mayo County Council to amend the Differential Rent Scheme to make allowance for third level students who do not reside full time in the house in determining rents under the Differential Rent Scheme, as allowed by the Department of the Environment & Local Government".

RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.

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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mannion

Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the O’Malley family, Claremorris, on the death of Mr. Seamus O’Malley, former Captain of the 1936 Mayo All-Ireland Winning Team".

Proposed by Cllr. B. Golden

Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Reape, Breaffy, Garranard, Ballina, on the death of her Husband, Henry".

Proposed by Cllr. B. Golden

Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Jordan, Killerduff, Ballycastle, on the death of her Husband, Joe".

Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty

Seconded by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the O’Malley family, Claremorris, on the death of Mr. Seamus O’Malley".

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Cawley family (Susan, Kate & Joe), Circular Road, Swinford, on the death of their Father,

Dr. Philip Cawley".

Proposed by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Seconded by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Kevin Campbell & family, Townagh, Bellacorick, on the death of his Wife, Teresa".

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Proposed by Cllr. S. Bourke

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Cormac & Mary Fox,

Mountcormac, Crossmolina, on the death of their Daughter, Amy".

The Meeting concluded at 5.30 p.m.