MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 14th APRIL, 2003, 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., A. McDonnell, J. Mee, J. Carty, T.D., J. Cribbin, P. McHugh, J. Flannery, J. Maloney, 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, Dir. of Services / Co. Engineer,
Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, Mr. T. Mullen, Head of Finance, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Flanagan, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. M. Mongan, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Mahon, Sen. Engineer, Mr. R. Glancy, Sen. Ex. Engineer, Mr. J. Moran, Sen. Staff Officer, Mr. M. Gavin, Staff Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.
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ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 10u MARTA AGUS 24u MARTA, 2003, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 10th MARCH AND 24th MARCH, 2003.
Mhol Comhairleoir P. McHugh
Chuid Comhairleoir P. Kilbane leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
"Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 10u Marta agus 24u Marta, 2003".
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 10th March and 24th March, 2003, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record".
ITEM NO. 2.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 14th JANUARY, 2003, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF 2 NO. DWELLINGS AT GORTNAFULLA, TURLOUGH, CASTLEBAR.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
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"That we hereby adopt Report dated 14th January, 2003, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of the construction of 2 No. dwellings at Gortnafulla, Turlough, Castlebar".
ITEM NO. 3.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 13th MARCH, 2003, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT AUGHAGOWER, WESTPORT.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams
Resolved:-
"That this Item be deferred".
ITEM NO. 4.
TO CONSIDER REQUEST FROM CAPTAIN BRENDAN CONWELL, MILITARY BARRACKS, CASTLEBAR, TO ADDRESS A MEETING OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That Captain Brendan Conwell be allowed to address County Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 12th May, 2002".
ITEM NO. 5.
TO CONSIDER ROADWORKS SCHEME FOR 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That the Roadworks Scheme for 2003, as circulated, be adopted by the Council".
ITEM NO. 6.
REFUSE COLLECTION.
The County Manager outlined to the Meeting the current price structuring for the Refuse Collection Service and the implications of changes in the use of the 240 litre and the 140 litre bins.
Following discussion, during which the Members expressed their views on the issue, the County Manager indicated that a fundamental review of the Refuse Collection Service was underway and that a Report on same would be brought before the Council at an early date.
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ITEM NO. 7.
TO NOMINATE REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND INFORMATION SEMINAR ON THE STRATEGIC RAIL REVIEW TO BE HELD IN THE DALTON INN, CLAREMORRIS, ON 22nd APRIL, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That any Councillor who wishes to attend Information Seminar on the Strategic Rail Review to be held in the Dalton Inn, Claremorris, on 22nd April, 2003, may do so".
ITEM NO. 8.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 13th NOVEMBER, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 13th November, 2003, be noted".
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
"That the Department of the Environment be requested to upgrade the N60 Castlebar/Claremorris Road to National Primary Status".
ITEM NO. 9.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 30th SEPTEMBER, 2002.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Claremorris Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 30th September, 2002, be noted".
ITEM NO. 10.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINROBE ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 27th NOVEMBER, 2002.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mannion
Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Ballinrobe Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 27th November, 2002, be noted".
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ITEM NO. 11.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 6th DECEMBER, 2002.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee
Resolved:-
"That Minutes of Castlebar Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 6th December, 2002, be noted".
NOTICE OF MOTION.
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(a) "What progress has been made to date with the decentralisation of
the following to each Electoral Area:-
1. Motor Tax
2. Planning".
Report dated 8th April, 2003, as circulated, was accepted by the
Council.
Local Authority Members Association Annual Conference – Letterkenny, Co. Donegal – 24th and 25th April, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. Kilbane
Resolved:-
"That Cllrs. J. Carty, T.D., M. Burke, G. Coyle, J. Cribbin , J. Mannion and A.M. Reape be nominated to attend Local Authority Members Association Annual Conference to be held in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, on 24th and 25th November, 2003".
VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS.
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Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. J. Carty
Resolved:-
"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Mr. Pat Conway, Dooniver, Achill, on his retirement as a National Teacher in Bullsmouth School, Achill".
Proposed by Cllr. P. Sweeney
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
"That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Kilmeena G.A.A. on winning the Connaught Junior Title".
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RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Carty
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Ryan family, Cong, Co. Mayo, on the death of Maureen Ryan".
Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Bea O’Toole & family, Horkan’s Hill, Westport, on the death of her Husband, Des".
Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Ann Meenaghan & family, Kilsallagh, Westport, on the death of her Husband, Michael".
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams
Resolved:_
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Ann Heneghan, Station Road, Ballindine, on the death of her Mother".
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. M. Quinn, McDermott Street, Ballina, on the death of his Wife, Rita".
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. F. Leneghan
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Tony Gilmartin, Carracrum, Bonniconlon, Ballina, on the death of his Father, Michael".
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. B. Golden
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Mullen & family, Farranmorgan, Ballina, on the death of her Son, Seamus".
Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
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"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Thomas Moran & family, Derrada, Newport, on the death of his Father, William".
Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Tom McGuire, Dooriel, Ballycroy, Westport, on the death of his Brother".
Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Miss Phil Carney, Main Street, Newport, on the death of her Sister, Mrs. Padden".
Proposed by Cllr. M. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. J. Flannery
Resolved:-
"That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Mary O’Kelly, Castlebar Road, Ballinrobe, on the death of her Husband, Des".
The Meeting concluded at 5.40 p.m.