The Leas Cathaoirleach, Cllr. R. Finn, was in the Chair.

The other Councillors present were:-

Cllrs. E. Caffrey, B. Golden, S. Molloy, A. M. Reape, E. Staunton, S. Weir, J. Mannion, D. Ryan, G. Coyle, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, S. Burke, B. Cooper Flynn, T.D., H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, J. Mee, J. Carty, J. Cribbin, P. McHugh, J. Flannery, M. Adams, F. Chambers, M. Ring, T.D., P. Sweeney.

Apologies were received from Cllrs. M. Burke, Patk, Burke, J. Maloney and J. Mellett for inability to attend.

The Officers in attendance were:-

Mr. A. Fleming, Deputy Co. Manager, Mr. J. Beirne, Co. Engineer / Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Co. Secretary, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. R. Norton, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Benson, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. M. Keating, Sen. Exec. Officer, Mr. P. Commons, Sen. Exec. Officer, Mr. P. Flanagan, Sen. Exec. Officer, Mr. T. McNulty, Sen. Engineer, Mr. M. Mongan, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Mahon, Sen. Engineer, Ms. K. O'Malley Harlow, S.E.P., Ms. M. Hughes, Staff Officer, Ms. A. M. Brett, Asst. Staff Officer.

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Mhol Comhairleor A. McDonnell

Chuid Comhairleorir S. Bourke leis

Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-

"Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinniu Comharile Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 11u Feabhra agus 25u Feabhra, 2002."

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke

Resolved:-

"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meeting held on 11^th February and 25^th February, 2002, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record."

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

Mr. Pat Gilheaney, Duchas, made a Presentation to the Council in relation to the functions of Duchas.

A discussion ensued during which reference was made to the following:-

• That Duchas is driven by legislation.
• That Duchas rarely object to planning as pre-planning consultations are encouraged.
• That Duchas referred 100 planning applications, countrywide, to An Bord Pleanala.
• That Planning applications are dealt with, by Duchas, at local level.

The method of determining Special Areas of Conservation was then outlined.

Mr. Gilheaney replied to various queries raised by the Councillors.

The Cathaoirleach and Deputy County Manager thanked Mr. Gilheaney for his Presentation.

Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. J. Flannery

Resolved:-

"That, where possible, no Planning application would be refused without it having been placed before the Members of the Council."

Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers

Seconded by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn

Resolved:-

"That we hereby accept terms of Letter dated 8^th February, 2002, received from the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources in respect of Purteen Harbour Development - Cost Benefit Analysis and that the appropriate contribution for this Project be paid by the Council."

Cllr. A. Donnell declared his interest in this Item and withdrew from the Chamber.

Mr. J. Beirne, County Engineer / Director of Services, outlined the key elements of the Report on N60 Castlebar/Claremorris Road.

A discussion ensued during which reference was made to the following:-

• The double division of a private at Windsor, Castlebar.
• That every effort be made to facilitate the landowners through whose property the Road will be constructed."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

"That we hereby adopt Report on N60 Castlebar/Claremorris Road.

Proposed by Cllr. E. Cafferey

Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton

Resolved:-

"That National Roads Authority 2002 Roads Allocations, as circulated, be noted."

Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers

Seconded by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Resolved:-

"That Minutes of Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Meetings, held on 26^th October, 2001 and 18^th January, 2002, be noted."

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:-

"That the Council host a Reception for the Delegation of Local Authority Members from China who are visiting Ireland in response to an invitation from Local Authority Members Association."

NOTICES OF MOTION

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2. "I request Mayo County Council to take over road linked to LT 13172 Lisaniska. Length of road 100 yds. approx. Mrs. Nora Brogan resides on this road along with others - Swinford area. Also take over road opposite LT 13183 Knockmore. Length of road 200 yds. approx. Mr. Margin Breslin resides on this road along with others - Swinford area.

Report from Mr. N. Burke, Senior Engineer, dated 6^th March, 2002, as circulated, was accepted by the Council.

3. "Calling on Mayo County Council to provide a footpath from O'Donnell's house in Carnfowler, Belmullet, to Brogan's Eurospar Shop."

Report from Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, dated 11^th March, 2002, as circulated, was accepted by the Council.

4. "To hear an up to date Report on the provision of a Sewerage Scheme for the Town of Belmullet and its environs. Also to state the reasons why this Scheme was not included on the Priority List forwarded to the Department of the Environment, having regard to the population and pollution which exists in the area."

This Notice of Motion was not moved.

5. "To hear an up to date Report on the provision of new Local Authority Offices to service the Belmullet Engineering & Electoral Area."

This Notice of Motion was not moved.

6. "Calling on Mayo County Council to allow for children in 3^rd level education to be included as family members when calculating rent for Local Authority Housing; these children are home most weekends and all summer, Easter, Christmas holidays, etc."

 

Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton

Resolved:-

"That this Notice of Motion be deferred to the April Meeting of the Council."

7. "That the Mayo County Manager outlines to the Council when Engineering Area overlap with the Electoral Areas."

This Notice of Motion was not moved.

9. "That the County Manager gives an update in relation to Claremorris

Swimming Pool."

Report from Mr. P. Commons, Senior Executive Officer, dated 8^th March, 2002, as circulated, was noted by the Council."

10. "That Mayo County Council give an update on the progress in relation to

acquisition of lands for the widening of dangerous bend at Brookhill, Claremorris, and on the state of funding for same."

The Leas Cathaoirleach stated that this matter had been dealt with at the

Claremorris Area Meeting.

11. "In view of Castlebar Sewerage Treatment Works being selected for a Public Private Partnership, that the Mayo County Manager outlines in detail the implications for Mayo County Council versus direct funding from the Dept. of the Environment".

Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle

Resolved:-

"That this Notice of Motion be deferred to the April Meeting of the Council."

12. "That Mayo County Council examine the possibility of providing a new Sewerage Scheme in the village of Moygownagh."

Report from Mr. B. O'Reilly, Senior Engineer, dated, 6^th March, 2002, as circulated, was noted by the Council.

13. "That Mayo County Council, as part of the Planning process, would make it mandatory to publish Planning Notices in at least one local paper (i.e. Connaught Telegraph, Mayo News or Western People)."

RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY

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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mannion

Seconded by Cllr. M. Ring

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Nora Walsh and family, Roose, Hollymount, on the death of her Brother, Mick Malley."

Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams

Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Kelly family, Ocean View, The Quay, Westport, on the death of James."

Proposed by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Ms. Marian Myers, Circular Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo, on the death of Tommy Furey."

Proposed by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Paddy McHugh, Tarsaghaun, Ballycroy, Westport, on the death of his wife, Bridget."

Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan

Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Keane family, Levace, The Neale, Ballinrobe on the death of Nora Keane."

Proposed by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Mary Murphy, Abbey St., Ardnaree, Ballina on the death of her husband Noel."

The Meeting adjourned at 7.00 p.m.