MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 27th MAY, 2002, AT 4.00 p.m.
The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, was in the Chair.

The other Councillors present were:

Cllrs. B. Golden, 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, Patk. Burke, H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, J. Mee, J. Carty, T.D., J. Cribbin, R. Finn, P. McHugh, J. Flannery, 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, Co. Manager, Mr. J. Beirne, Dir. of Services / Co. Engineer, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Co. Secretary, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Flanagan, A/Dir. of Services, Ms. B. Gannon, Sen. Ex. Planner, Mr. J. Moran, Senior Staff Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, A/Staff Officer.

Proposed by Cllr. J. Maloney
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:
"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to the Members of the Council who were elected to Dail Eireann in the recent General Election namely Councillors Beverley Cooper-Flynn, John Carty and Michael Ring, to Deputy Enda Kenny who was re-elected and to Dr. Jerry Cowley who was elected to the Dail for the first time and commisserations to the unsuccessful candidates".

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That the Good Wishes of the Council be extended to Councillor Frank Chambers for a speedy recovery from his recent car accident".

ITEM NO. 1.
TO CONSIDER LIST OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS DATED 21st MAY, 2002.


1. Philip Jeffreys - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Ballaghfarna, Belcarra, Castlebar.

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

2. Bridie Loftus - Appllication for Planning Permission to construct 2 No dwellinghouses and septic tanks at Ballaghfarna, Belcarra.

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

3. John Leonard - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and puraflo system at Tawnagh, Lahardaun, Ballina.

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

4. Jane Tansey - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and percolation bed at Curry, Castlebar.

The Council were informed that this Planning application had been withdrawn.

5. Paddy Lydon - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Killateeaun, Tourmakeady.

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

6. Eamon McHale - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and waste water treatment plant at Cunnagher North, Ross, Pontoon.

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

7. Kathleen Concannon - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Magherafadda, Ballyheane.

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

8. Colm McAndrew - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and puraflo system at Curaghmore, Lahardaun, Ballina.

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

9. Colm McAndrew - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and puraflo system at Curaghmore, Lahardaun, Ballina.

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

10. Alan & Lukie Hyett - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Westport Demesne, Westport.

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

11. Mary Feeney - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Lekanvy, Westport.

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

12. David Ingham - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Rusheen, Carrowholly.

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

13. Mary Burke - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Money, Carraholly, Westport.

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

14. Pat Aylward - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Rosmoney, Carrowholly, Westport.

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

15. Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Killadoon, Westport.

The Council were informed that this Planning application had been withdrawn.

16. Barbara Gaughan Gray - Application for Outline Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Stonehall, Foxford.

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

17. Pauline Doherty - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Lurga Upper, Charlestown.

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

18. Niamh O'Malley - Application for Planning Permission to construct 2 No. dwellinghouses and septic tanks at Cloonmore Lower, Bellyfarna, Claremorris.

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

19. Kiolpa Group - Application for Planning Permission to construct 25m Antennae Support Structure, Equipment Container and Security Fencing at Corbally Td., Barnacarroll, Knock.

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

20. Kathleen Healy - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage, septic tank and percolation area at Lugatemple, Claremorris.

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

21. Declan Healy - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage, septic tank and percolation area at Lugatemple, Claremorris.

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

22. Ellen Healy - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage, septic tank and percolation area at Lugatemple, Claremorris.

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

23. Elizabeth, Jean & Lucy O'Connor - Application for Planning Permission to construct 3 No. dwellinghouses, septic tanks and percolation areas at Knock Road, Knock North Td., Cross.

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

24. T. Halloran - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and garage/shed at Cordroon, Cross, Claremorris.

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

25. Patrick Cummins - Application for Planning Permission to construct commercial building for repair and maintenance of lorries and incorporating office, canteen, staff toilets and store together with septic tank and percolation area at Dowagh West, Cross.

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

26. James Doherty - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and access road at Cahernabrock, Shrule.

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

27. Brian Murphy - Application for Outline Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank and Puraflo system at Bunaweraghtish, Ardagh, Ballina.

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

28. Enda Callaghan - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, proprietary effluent treatment unit and percolation area at Coolturk, Crossmolina.

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

29. Sean Callaghan - Application for Planning Permission to construct 3 No. dwellinghouses, proprietary effluent treatment units and percolation areas at Coolturk, Crossmolina.

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

30. Michael Campbell - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Derreens, Achill.

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

31. Pat Healy - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse and septic tank at Gortmelia, Barnatra, Belmullet.

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

32. Martin & Annie Murphy - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage and effluent treatment system at Polranny (Lynchaghan), Achill.

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

33. Michael Geraghty - Application for Planning Permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage and effluent treatment syatem at Barrack South, Clogher, Belmullet.

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

ITEM NO. 2.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 21st MAY, 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 FOXFORD WATER
SUPPLY - SERVICED LAND INITIATIVE SCHEME.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That we hereby adopt Report dated 21st May, 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 Foxford Water Supply - Serviced Land Initiative
Scheme".

ITEM NO. 3.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND ENVIRON-
MENTAL CONFERENCE - "RECYCLING : EXPECTATION AND REALITY"
- TO BE HELD IN THE CARRIGALINE COURT HOTEL, CARRIGALINE, CO.
CORK, ON 6th AND 7th JUNE, 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, Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, B. Golden, A. McDonnell, P. McHugh, E. Caffrey and G. Coyle be nominated to attend Environmental Conference - "Recycling : Expectation and Reality" - to be held in the Carrigaline Court Hotel, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, on 6th and 7th June, 2002".

ITEM NO. 4.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND GENERAL
COUNCIL OF COUNTY COUNCILS ANNUAL CONFERENCE - "NEW
FACES, NEW DIRECTIONS" - TO BE HELD IN THE GREAT NORTHERN
HOTEL, BUNDORAN, CO. DONEGAL, ON 14th AND 15th JUNE, 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, Cllrs. S. Bourke, F. Leneghan, P. McHugh, M.
Burke, E. Caffrey, G. Coyle, J. Cribbin, J. Flannery, H. Kenny, P. Kilbane,
J. Mannion, J. Mellett, M. Ring, T.D., and E. Staunton be nominated to
attend General Council of County Councils Annual Conference - "New
Faces, New Directions" - to be held in the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran,
Co. Donegal, on 14th and 15th June, 2002".

ITEM NO. 5.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SYNGE SUMMER SCHOOL - "PLAYS AND CONTROVERSIES" - TO BE HELD IN AVONDALE HOUSE, RATHDRUM, CO. WICKLOW, FROM 30th JUNE TO 6th 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, Cllrs. M. Adams, A. McDonnell, S. Molloy, Patk. Burke and E. Caffrey 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".

ITEM NO. 6.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND INTER-
NATIONAL HUMBERT SCHOOL - "HOW SEPTEMBER 11 CHANGED THE WORLD" - TO BE HELD IN MOYNE COLLEGE, BALLINA, FROM 2nd TO 7th 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, Cllrs. S. Molloy and J. Mellett be nominated to attend International Humbert School - "How September 11 Changed The World" - to be held in Moyne College, Ballina, from 2nd to 7th July, 2002".

Conference - Woodlands House Hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick - 14th and 15th June, 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. P. Sweeney
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
"That Cllrs. J. Carty, T.D., and T. Quinn be nominated to attend Conference - "The Mid-West and the National Spatial Strategy" - to be held in Woodlands House Hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick, on 14th and 15th June, 2002".


The Meeting concluded at 5.05 p.m.