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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, 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, G. Coyle, P. Kilbane, F. Leneghan, T. Quinn, S. Burke, Patk. Burke, B. Cooper Flynn, T.D., H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, J. Mee, J. Carty, J. Cribbin, R. Finn, P. McHugh, J. Flannery, 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, Co. Engineer / Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Co. Secretary, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Flanagan, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. T. Mullen, Head of Finance, Mr. T. McNulty, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Mahon, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Walsh, Sen. Ex. Eng., Mr. P. Commons, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. P. McHale, Ex. Eng., Mr. K. Greally, Sen. Staff Officer, Ms. A. M. Brett, Asst. Staff Officer.

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Mhol Comhairleor S. Molloy

Chuid Comhairleorir P. Kilbane leis Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:"Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinniu Comharile Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 10u Mi na Nollag, 2001."

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meeting held on 10^th December, 2001, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record."

Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Report, dated 10^th December, 2001, 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 proposed Storage Compound at Clare, Claremorris."

Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Report, dated 7^th January, 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 proposed Road Closures associated with Knock/Claremorris By-Pass Scheme, Phase 2."

Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn

Resolved:

"That Road Closures will not proceed until the Statutory process has been completed."

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

Proposed by Cllr. B. Cooper Flynn

Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke

Resolved:

"That this matter be referred to the Claremorris and Castlebar Area Committees for consideration."

1. Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

Resolved:

"That Annual Financial Statement for Year ending 31^st December, 2000, as circulated, be noted."

2. Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Proposed by Cllr. P. Sweeney

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve Feasibility Study and Preliminary Report, dated 7^th December, 2001, for Inishturk Pier, as circulated."

Proposed by Cllr. P. Sweeeney

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve Preliminary Report, dated 21^st December, 2001, for Roonagh Pier Development, as circulated."

Mr. Conor McCarthy, Jennings, O'Donovan and Partners, Consulting Engineers, made a Presentation to the Council in relation to the County Mayo Strategic Rural Water Plan.

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

• The importance of every house in Mayo having a good quality water supply;
• The question of funding being made available for new Group Water Schemes;
• The implementation of European standards for water quality;
• The flexibility for Group Water Schemes to opt out from the Plan.

Mr. McCarthy and Mr. Beirne replied to queries raised by the Councillors.

The Cathaoirleach and County Manager thanked Mr. McCarthy for his Presentation.

Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir

Seconded by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Resolved:

"That we hereby adopt Report regarding Knockmore Group Water Schemes."

Proposed by Cllr. R. Finn

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:

"That we hereby consent to the creation of 1 no. additional Permanent Post of Senior Executive Engineer."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee

Seconded by Cllr. S. Burke

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of the raising of a Loan of 1.692m Euro (£1.33m) in respect of Motor Taxation Offices, Glenpark Building, Castlebar."

  Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee

Seconded by Cllr. S. Burke

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of the raising of a Loan of 1.27m Euro (£1m) in respect of the Regional Design Office at Glenpark Building, Castlebar."

Proposed by Cllr. B. Golden

Seconded by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Resolved:

"That we hereby approve of the raising of a Loan of 12.32 m Euro (£9.7m) in respect of Capital Investment at Derrinumera and Rathroeen Landfill Sites."

A discussion took place regarding the recent redundancies at Volex Ltd., Breaffy Road, Castlebar.

Proposed by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee

Resolved:

"That the Tanaiste be requested to receive a Deputation from Mayo County Council to discuss all the implications relating to the redundancies at Volex Ltd., Breaffy Road, Castlebar."

Proposed by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:

"That the Deputation would consist of the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Maloney, Members of Castlebar Electoral Area and all other Members of the Council who are Members of either House of the Oireachtas."

CALDERDALE-MAYO TWIN LINK SOCIETY FUNCTION - 15^TH FEBRUARY, 2002.

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The County Manager informed the Members of an invitation which had been received from the Calderdale-Mayo Twin Link Society to attend a Function in Calderdale on Friday, 15^th February, 2002.

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That we hereby authorise the attendance of the Cllrs. R. Finn, A. M. Reape and E. Caffrey at Calderdale-Mayo Twin Link Society Function to be held in Calderdale on 15^th February, 2002, and the necessary expenditure is hereby approved."

The County Manager reminded the Council that the Institute of Public Administration is holding a Planning Policy Seminar for Elected Members in Galway on 25^th January, 2002 and any Councillor who wishes to attend should submit their name in writing to the County Secretary."

NOTICES OF MOTION

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Proposed by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Resolved:

"That Notices of Motion (1) to (34) inclusive, as listed on the Agenda, be dealt with at Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 28^th January 2002."

It was agreed that the implications of the Local Government Act, 2001, in relation to Meetings would also be considered, at Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 28^th January, 2002.

RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY

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Proposed by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Seconded by Cllr. M. Ring

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kilbane and family, Dooniver, Achill, on the death of his Brother, Michael."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mannion

Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Tom Burke and family, Frenchgrove, Hollymount, on the death of his Father, Tom."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mannion

Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lynskey, and family, Gortskeghy, Hollymount, on the death of their Aunt, Mrs. Kathleen Hanley."

Proposed by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. E. Caffrey

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Curry family, Rehins, Ballina, on the death of their Mother, Evelyn."

Proposed by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. B. Golden

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Paddy Holmes, Garrankeel, Ballina, on the death of his Wife."

Proposed by Cllr. B. Golden

Seconded by Cllr. A. M. Reape

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Paddy McLoughlin, Breaffy, Garranard, Ballina, and Ms. Margaret Walsh, Ballintubber, Garranard, Ballina, on the death of their Father, Eddie McLoughlin."

Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton

Seconded by Cllr. E. Caffrey

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Patrick Finnerty, Carn, Garranard, Ballina, on the death of his Wife, Geraldine."

Proposed by Cllr. E. Caffrey

Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Cllr. S. Weir and family, Coolcronan, Foxford, on the death of Mrs. Frances Dolan."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty

Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Seamus O'Malley and family, Ballyhaunis Road, Claremorris, on the death of Mrs. Delia O'Malley."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Carty

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Tom McLoughlin and family, Dalton Street, Claremorris, on the death of Mrs. Monica McLoughlin."

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee

Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Redmond family, Springfield, Castlebar, on the death on Mrs. Ena O'Donnell, Artane, Dublin."

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Resolved:-

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Luke O'Malley and family, Park Road, Swinford, on the death of his Mother."

Proposed by Cllr. S. Molloy

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. John Loftus and family, Hawthorn Avenue, Golf Course Road, Castlebar, on the death of his Mother, Margaret."

Proposed by Cllr. Patk. Burke

Seconded by Cllr. S. Molloy

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Cllr. Johnny Mee and family, 20 St. Bridget's Crescent, Castlebar, on the death of Mr. John Cameron."

Proposed by Cllr. M. Ring

Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane

Resolved:

"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Cameron family, 27 St. Mary's Crescent, Westport, on the death of Mr. John Cameron.:

The Meeting adjourned at 7.55 p.m.