The other Councillors present were:-

Cllrs. 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, B. Cooper Flynn, T.D., A. McDonnell, J. Mee, J. Carty, T.D., J. Cribbin, P. McHugh, J. Mellett, G. Murray, M. Adams, M. Ring, T.D., P. Sweeney.

Apology received from Cllr. F. Chambers for inability to attend the Meeting.

The Officers in attendance were:

Mr. D. Mahon, County Manager, Mr. J. Beirne, Dir. of Services / Co. Engineer, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Coll, Dir. of Services, Mr. R. Norton, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. M. Keating, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Walsh, A/Co. Secretary, Mr. I. Douglas, Senior Planner, Mr. P. Flanagan, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. P. Commons, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. P. Benson, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. P. Brogan, Senior Staff Officer, Mr. J. Moran, Senior Staff Officer, Mr. D. Turnbull, Community & Enterprise Development Officer, Ms. A. McCarthy, Arts Officer, Ms. M. Hughes, Staff Officer, Ms. A.M. Brett, Asst. Staff Officer.

1. Mattie Jennings - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and proprietary treatment unit at Kilbride East, Finney.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

2. Gerard Heverin - Application for Planning Permission to construct 2 dwellinghouses with proprietary units and raised percolation areas at Liscromwell, Castlebar.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

3. Mary Armstrong - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank, with puraflo system including all other ancillary site works and services at Knockfarnaght, Lahardaun, Ballina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

4. Brendan Byrne & Sons Ltd. - Application for Planning Permission to construct 8 No. dwellinghouses, access road and footpaths at Cloghan, Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

5. Meteor Mobile Communications - Application for Planning Permission to erect a 35 metre lattice support structure carrying GSM telecommunications equipment, associated equipment container, palisade fencing and access track at Shreefe Wood, Derintin.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

6. Ger & Margaret Murphy - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage, effluent treatment system and septic tank at Lanmore, Liscarney, Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

7. Liam Rose - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Farnaght, Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

8. Ann Gavin - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Erriff, Liscarney, Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

9. Jim Staunton - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Carrowtowick, Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

10. Fergus Burke - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Carrabaun, Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

11. Donna O'Grady - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Deerpark West, Murrisk, Westport.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

12. Cormac Moran - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank, percolation area and access road at Drumneen, Islandeady, Castlebar.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

13. Vincent Gaughan - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and Bio-Clear treatment plant and raised percolation area at Curragh, Foxford.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

14. Padraic Kielty - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and proprietary unit at Carnhill, Callow, Foxford.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

15. Noel Sheridan - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage and proprietary treatment unit with all on site works at Esker North, Ballindine.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

16. Joanne Finn - Application for Outline Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank and percolation area at Patternspark, Ballyhaunis.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

17. Phyllis O'Dea - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and percolation area at Lackafinna Td., Cross, Claremorris.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

18. Patricia Conway - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank, proprietary unit and percolation area at Knockakillew, Ballinrobe.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

19. Norman Walsh - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Ballymacgibbon, Cross.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

20. Gerard Warde - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse with proprietary effluent treatment unit at Clooncorraun, Ballinrobe.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

21. Sean McHale - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and proprietary effluent treatment unit at Creevagh, Lacken.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

22. Michael Ryder - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and percolation area at Knockmore, Ballina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

23. Moffatt Stores Ltd. - Application for Planning Permission to retain Restaurant and Take Away at Main Street, Crossmolina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

24. Saorgus Energy Ltd - Application for Planning Permission to construct a Windfarm at Tawnanasod, Tullaghaunnashammer, Muingnanarnad, Lagduff More, Aughness.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

25. R. Klick - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse,
domestic treatment unit and percolation area at Letterbeg, Surgeview, Erris,
Belmullet.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

26. Adrian and Marie Howard - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, domestic garage/fuel shed and septic tank at Derrycorrib, Glencastle.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

27. Penelope Murphy - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Doolough, Geesala, Ballina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

28. Gerry Murphy - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Doolough, Gweesalia, Ballina.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

29. Padraig Doherty - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and waste water treatment unit at Derreens, Achill.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

30. Thomas Moran - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and percolation area at Shraheens, Achill.

The Council were informed of the up to date position on this Planning application.

ITEM NO. 2
TO CONSIDER REPORT, CIRCULATED ON 16TH APRIL, 2002, ON SUBMISSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS RECEIVED DURING CONSULTATION PROCESS AND ON MATTERS ARISING OUT OF CONSULTATIONS CONCERNING THE REVIEW OF EXISTING DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR COUNTY MAYO AND THE PREPARATION OF A NEW DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR COUNTY MAYO AND TO ISSUE DIRECTIONS ON POLICIES TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DRAFT DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The Report of the County Manager on Submissions and Observations received during Consultation process and on matters arising out of Consultations

concerning the review of existing Development Plan for County Mayo and the preparation of a new Development Plan for County Mayo, which was circulated to the Members on 16th April, 2002, was considered by the Council.

Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, informed the Meeting that it was the duty of the Members to consider the County Manager's Report and that they may issue directions to the County Manager regarding the preparation of the Draft Development Plan as outlined in County Secretary's Report dated 16th April, 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That the Reports of the County Secretary and County Manager, circulated on 16th April, 2002, on Submissions and Observations received during Consultation process and on matters arising out of Consultations concerning the review of existing Development Plan for County Mayo and the preparation of a new Development Plan for County Mayo, be noted and that the County Manager proceed to the next stage of preparing the Draft Development Plan for County Mayo in accordance with the Planning and Development Act, 2000".

Following discussion, it was

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle
Resolved:-
"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".

ITEM NO. 3
TO CONSIDER PROPOSED VARIATION OF MAYO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO INCORPORATE RETAIL STRATEGY FOR COUNTY MAYO

The Members considered the proposed variation of the Mayo County Development Plan to incorporate Retail Strategy for County Mayo and County Manager's Report, already circulated, on the Submissions and Observations received in relation thereto.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That the Council make the Variation to the Mayo County Development Plan to incorporate Retail Strategy for County Mayo".

ITEM NO. 4
TO ENDORSE THE MAYO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD DRAFT 10 YEAR INTEGRATED STRATEGY FOR THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTY MAYO.

Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:
"That Mayo County Council hereby endorse the Mayo County Development Board Draft 10 Year Integrated Strategy for the Economic, Cultural and Social Development of County Mayo."

ITEM NO. 5
TO MAKE "STANDING ORDERS" FOR THE REGULATION OF MEETINGS AND PROCEEDINGS OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
"That draft "Standing Orders", as circulated, be adopted, to come into effect from 17th July, 2002".

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee
Seconded by Cllr. G. Murray
"That the monthly Meetings of Mayo County Council be held on Friday evenings and that this provision be included in "Standing Orders" to come into effect on 17th July, 2002".

The Cathaoirleach decided to put the Motion, as proposed by Cllr. J. Mee and seconded by Cllr. G. Murray, to a Vote, which resulted as follows:-

FOR AGAINST

FOR AGAINST

ITEM NO. 6
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 10TH 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 BALLINDINE SEWERAGE SCHEME - SERVICED LAND INITIATIVE.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. J. Carty
Resolved:-
"That we hereby adopt Report dated 10th June, 2002, pursuant to Section 2(7) of the City and County Management (Amendment) Act, 1955, and Part 10 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 1994, in respect of Ballindine Sewerage Scheme - Serviced Land Initiative".

ITEM NO. 7
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 13TH 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 THE CONSTRUCTION OF 2 NO. HOUSES AT CHERRYFIELD, BALLYHAUNIS.

Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
"That we hereby adopt Report dated 13th June, 2002, pursuant to Section 2(7) of the City and County Management (Amendment) Act, 1955, and Part 10 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 1994, in respect of the construction of 2 No. Houses at Cherryfield, Ballyhaunis".

ITEM NO. 8
TO NOTE REPORT DATED 6TH JUNE, 2002, REGARDING PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE CASTLEBAR REGIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
"That Report dated 6th June, 2002, as circulated, regarding proposed extension of the Castlebar Regional Training Centre, at a total estimated cost of €3,329,729.19, with a Capital contribution from the Water Services National Training Group of €1,656,436.71 with the balance of €1,673,292.48 provided through the Machinery Expense Account over a period of up to 15 years, be approved".

ITEM NO. 9
TO ADOPT THE 2001 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That we hereby adopt the 2001 Annual Report of the Council, as circulated".

ITEM NO. 10
TO APPROVE OF THE PAYMENT OF GRANTS TO ARTS PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy
Resolved:-
"That we hereby approve of the payment of Grants to Arts Partnership Projects as follows:

Ballina Arts Events € 7,618
Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar € 13,967
The Heinrich Boll Project, Achill € 5,079
Yew Tree Theatre Company € 10,792
Mayo 2001 International Folk Arts Festival € 6,983
Developmental Community Arts Project € 5,079
Custom House Studios, Westport € 5,079".

ITEM NO. 11
TO NOTE MINUTES OF HOUSING STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 1ST MARCH, 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Housing Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 1st March, 2002, be noted".

ITEM NO. 12
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BELMULLET ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 2ND APRIL, 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Belmullet Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 2nd April, 2002, be noted".

ITEM NO. 13
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND DR. DOUGLAS HYDE CONFERENCE 2002 - "IRELAND AND EUROPE - AN HISTORICAL RELATIONSHIP" - TO BE HELD IN ST. NATHY'S COLLEGE, BALLAGHADEREEN, CO. ROSCOMMON, FROM 19TH TO 21ST JULY, 2002.

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, Cllr. J. Maloney, Cllrs. F. Leneghan, J. Mellett and M. Ring, T.D., be nominated to attend Dr. Douglas Hyde Conference 2002 - "Ireland and Europe - An Historical Relationship" - to be held in St. Nathy's College, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, from 19th to 21st July, 2002".

ITEM NO. 14
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CONFEDERATION OF EUROPEAN COUNCILLORS' CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN TATRANSKA LOMNICA, SLOVAKIA, FROM 26th TO 29th SEPTEMBER, 2002.

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, Cllr. J. Maloney, Cllrs. A.M. Reape, R. Finn and G. Coyle be nominated to attend Confederation of European Councillors' Conference to be held in Tatranska Lomnica, Slovakia, from 26th to 29th September, 2002".

Synge Summer School - Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow - 30th June to 6th July, 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-

"That Cllr. E. Staunton be nominated to attend Synge Summer School - "Plays and Controversies" - to be held in Avondale House, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, from 30th June to 6th July, 2002".

International Humbert School - Ballina, Co. Mayo - 2nd to 7th July, 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
"That Cllr. T. Quinn be nominated to attend International Summer School - "How September 11, 2001, Changed the World" - to be held in Moyne College, Ballina, from 2nd to 7th July, 2002".

Seminar - "Planning for Alternative Rural Enterprise" - Oughterard, Co. Galway - 12th and 13th July, 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
"That Cllr. P. Sweeney be nominated to attend Seminar - "Planning for Alternative Rural Enterprise" - to be held in Oughterard, Co. Galway, on 12th and 13th July, 2002".

The Cathaoirleach expressed his thanks to the Elected Members, County Manager and Staff and Members of the Press for their support and co-operation during his year in Office.

RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. M. Burke
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Breege Griffin, Greeve,
Breaffy, Castlebar, on the tragic death of her Daughter, Aoife".

Proposed by Cllr. M. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Fitzgerald family, Tullyduff, Kilmaine, on the death of their Son, Alan."

Proposed by Cllr. P. Sweeney
Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Gibbons family, Clogher, Westport, on the death of their Son, William".

Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the McLoughlin family, Shandrum, Newport, on the death of their Son, Michael".

The Meeting concluded at 6.20 p.m.