MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 14th NOVEMBER, 2005, AT 4.00 p.m.

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The Leas-Chathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Cribbin, was in the Chair.

 

The other Councillors present were:-

 

Cllrs. M. Mulherin, J. Munnelly, Johnnie O’Malley, A.M. Reape, E. Staunton, S. Weir, P. O’Brien, D. Ryan, H. Walsh, G. Coyle, M. McNamara, S. Bourke, C. Burke, A. McDonnell, P. McGuinness, J. Mee, M. Carty, T. Connolly, P. McHugh, E. Lavin, J. Maloney, J. Mellett, G. Murray, M. Adams, F. Chambers, A.F. O’Malley, John O’Malley.

 

Apologies received from Cllrs. M. Holmes and H. Kenny for inability to attend the Meeting.

 

The Council Staff in attendance were:-

 

Mr. J. Beirne, Deputy Co. Manager, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Coll, Dir., Comm. & Enterprise, Mr. R. Norton, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Duggan, Head of Finance, Mr. N. Burke, Sen. Engineer, Mr. M. Mongan, Sen. Engineer, Mr. B. O’Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Ms. K. O’Malley-Harlow, Sen. Ex. Planner, Ms. T. McGee, Management Accountant, Mr. P. Benson, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. K. Greally, Sen. Staff Officer, Mr. P. Brogan, Sen. Staff Officer, Mr. J. Moran, Sen. Staff Officer, Mr. M. Gavin, Staff Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.

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At the outset of the Meeting, the Leas-Chathaoirleach and Members welcomed back Councillor Johnny Mee following his recent surgery.

 

ITEM  NO.  1.

MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNIU COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 10u DEIREADH FOMHAIR, 2005, A DEIMHNIU.

TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 10th OCTOBER, 2005.

 

Mhol Comhairleoir P. McGuinness

Chuid Comhairleoir P. McHugh leis

Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-

“Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinniu Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 10u Deireadh Fomhair, 2005”.

 

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meeting held on 10th October, 2005, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.

 

 

 

 

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Referring to Minute No. 290/05 of 10th October, 2005, it was  -

 

Proposed by Cllr. M. Mulherin

Seconded by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Resolved:-

“That Cllr. M. Mulherin be included as a member of the Deputation to meet the Minister for Transport to discuss the issuing of a derogation to Mayo County Council from current legislation to enable the Council to use tractors and trailers on small Road Projects”.

 

ITEM  NO.  2.

PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVE FROM IARNROD EIREANN.

 

Mr. Myles McHugh, Service Planning Manager, Southern and Western Unit, Iarnrod Eireann, made a Presentation to the Council.   Mr. McHugh was accompanied by Ms. Ann Elliott, Station Manager, Westport.

 

During his Presentation, Mr. McHugh outlined the future plans which Iarnrod Eireann have for rail services in the West of Ireland.

 

Queries raised by the Members were replied to by Mr. McHugh.

 

The Leas-Chathaoirleach thanked Mr. McHugh for his Presentation.

 

ITEM  NO.  3.

TO ARRANGE A DATE FOR THE BUDGET MEETING FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER, 2006.

 

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

“That the Budget Meeting for the Financial Year ending 31st December, 2006, be held on Monday, 9th January, 2006, at 2.00 p.m.”.

 

ITEM  NO.  4.

TO ADOPT POLICY IN RELATION TO THE NAMING OF NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY HOUSING STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE.

 

It was agreed to defer this Item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ITEM  NO.  5.

TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 31st AUGUST, 2005, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSAL FOR THE PROVISION OF 1 NO. SINGLE RURAL HOUSE AT RATHCASH, KILLALA, CO. MAYO.

 

Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly

Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton

Resolved:-

“That we hereby adopt Report dated 31st August, 2005, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposal for the provision of 1 No. single rural house at Rathcash, Killala, Co. Mayo”.

 

ITEM  NO.  6.

TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 3rd NOVEMBER, 2005, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT DWELLINGHOUSE, SEPTIC TANK, TREATMENT UNIT AND ANCILLARY WORKS AT GORTMELLIA, BARNATRA, BALLINA, CO. MAYO.

 

Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton

Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir

Resolved:-

“That we hereby adopt Report dated 3rd November, 2005, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposal to construct dwellinghouse, septic tank, treatment unit and ancillary works at Gortmellia, Barnatra, Ballina, Co. Mayo”.

 

ITEM  NO.  7.

TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL UNIT AND ASSOCIATED SERVICE AREAS CONSISTING OF 94.50 SQ. METRES AT CHAPEL STREET, LOUISBURGH, TO VINCENT TUOHY, WESTHAVEN, KILSALLAGH UPPER, WESTPORT, CO. MAYO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 2nd NOVEMBER, 2005, ALREADY CIRCULATED.

 

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“That we hereby approve of the disposal of ground floor Commercial Unit and associated service areas consisting of 94.50 sq. metres at Chapel Street, Louisburgh, to Vincent Tuohy, Westhaven, Kilsallagh Upper, Westport, Co. Mayo, for €252,000, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 2nd November, 2005, already circulated”.

 

ITEM  NO.  8.

TO RECEIVE A DEPUTATION FROM THE MAYO WORLD WAR PEACE PARK PROJECT.

 

Mr. Michael Feeney addressed the Members regarding the proposed setting up of a Mayo World War Peace Park Project in Castlebar.

 

A number of Councillors stated that they were in full support of this Project and it was suggested that Mayo County Council should contribute towards the cost of the Project.

 

The Leas-Chathaoirleach thanked Mr. Feeney for his Presentation.

 

ITEM  NO.  9.

REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICE – PRESENTATION BY MR. R. NORTON, DIRECTOR OF SERVICES.

 

Mr. R. Norton, Dir. of Services, gave a Presentation on the current position regarding the Refuse Collection Service.

 

Following his Presentation, Mr. Norton informed the Meeting that he had made a recommendation to the County Manager that Mayo County Council would cease to collect Refuse from the 1st January, 2006, for the reasons outlined in his Presentation and that the Manager is now considering the recommendation.

 

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Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Resolved:-

“That “Standing Orders” be suspended in order to allow the Meeting to continue”.

 

Following a detailed and lengthy discussion, it was  -

 

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

Resolved:-

 

 

 

 

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“That this Council calls on the County Manager to hold discussions with the Union to see if there is any viable alternative whereby the Council could improve the efficiency of its collection service and continue in the Refuse Collection business”.

 

ITEM  NO.  10.

INVITATION RECEIVED FROM THE MAYOR OF CALDERDALE TO VISIT CALDERDALE IN FEBRUARY, 2006.

 

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to visit Calderdale.

 

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:-

“That we hereby authorise the attendance of the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. H. Kenny, Cllrs. C. Burke and D. Ryan to visit Calderdale, West Yorkshire, in February, 2006, as part of the continuing Twinning partnership between the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale and Mayo County Council, and the necessary expenditure is hereby approved”.

 

ITEM  NO.  11.

TO AUTHORISE THE ATTENDANCE OF THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO VISIT U.S.A. FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADES AND ASSOCIATED EVENTS.

 

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to visit U.S.A. for St. Patrick’s Day Parades and Associated Events.

 

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:-

“That we hereby authorise the attendance of the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. H. Kenny, Cllrs. J. Cribbin and M. Carty to visit U.S.A. for St. Patrick’s Day Parades and Associated Events and the necessary expenditure is hereby approved”.

 

ITEM  NO.  12.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF CULTURAL, EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 22nd JUNE, 2005.

 

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:-

 

 

 

 

 

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“That Minutes of Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 22nd June, 2005, be noted”.

 

ITEM  NO.  13.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINA ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 13th JULY, 2005.

 

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape

Seconded by Cllr. M. Mulherin

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Ballina Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 13th July, 2005, be noted”.

 

ITEM  NO.  14.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF BELMULLET ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 18th JULY, 2005.

 

Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle

Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Belmullet Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 18th July, 2005, be noted”.

 

ITEM  NO.  15.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 6th SEPTEMBER AND 4th OCTOBER, 2005.

 

Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Claremorris Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 6th September and 4th October, 2005, be noted”.

 

ITEM  NO.  16.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINROBE ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 11th JULY AND 12th SEPTEMBER, 2005.

 

Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan

Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Ballinrobe Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 11th July and 12th September, 2005, be noted”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ITEM  NO.  17.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 26th SEPTEMBER, 2005.

 

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Castlebar Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 26th September, 2005, be noted”.

 

ITEM  NO.  18.

TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATAIVES TO ATTEND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2005 – “OWNING AND SHAPING YOUR FUTURE PROSPERITY – STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES & BEST PRACTICE” – TO BE HELD IN THE RADISSON SAS HOTEL, LIMERICK, ON 24th NOVEMBER, 2005.

 

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.

 

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Resolved:-

“That Cllrs. S. Bourke, M. Holmes, A. McDonnell, J. Munnelly and G. Murray be nominated to attend Local Economic Development Conference 2005 – “Owning and Shaping your Future Prosperity – Strategies, Challenges & Best Practice” – to be held in the Radisson SAS Hotel, Limerick, on 24th November, 2005”.

 

ITEM  NO.  19.

TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND NATIONAL TOURISM CONFERENCE – “POSITIONING TOURISM – QUALITY OR PRICE?” – TO BE HELD IN THE FALLS HOTEL, ENNISTYMON, CO. CLARE, ON 25th AND 26th NOVEMBER, 2005.

 

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.

 

Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh

Seconded by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Resolved:-

“That Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, F. Chambers, G. Coyle, M. Holmes, A. McDonnell, P. McHugh, M. McNamara, G. Murray, Johnnie O’Malley, A.M. Reape, D. Ryan, E. Staunton and H. Walsh be nominated to attend National

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tourism Conference – “Positioning Tourism – Quality or Price?” – to be held in the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, on 25th and 26th November, 2005”.

 

ITEM  NO.  20.

TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND NATIONAL CONFERENCE – “PARTNERSHIPS FOR REDUCING YOUTH SUICIDE” – TO BE HELD IN THE KILKENNY ORMONDE HOTEL, KILKENNY, FROM 7th TO 9th DECEMBER, 2005.

 

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.

 

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. S. Bourke, G. Coyle, G. Murray and Johnnie O’Malley be nominated to attend National Conference – “Partnerships For Reducing Youth Suicide” – to be held in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny, from 7th to 9th December, 2005”.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA.

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ITEM  NO.  1.

TO CONSIDER PROPOSED CLAREMORIS LOCAL AREA PLAN AND MANAGER’S REPORT ON SUBMISSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS RECEIVED IN RELATION TO PROPOSED CLAREMORRIS LOCAL AREA PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS, 2000 TO 2002 (MANAGER’S REPORT ALREADY CIRCULATED.

 

Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly

Seconded by Cllr. M. Carty

Resolved:-

“That the Council approve the proposed modifications to the Draft Claremorris Local Area Plan as proposed by the Claremorris Electoral Area Committee at Meeting held on 9th November, 2005, and as outlined in the Manager’s Report, as circulated, and that these modifications, as proposed, be placed on public display for a further period in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and Development Acts, 2000 to 2002”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTICES OF MOTION.

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It was agreed to defer Notices of Motion (a) to (d) inclusive, as listed on the Agenda, to the December Meeting of the Council.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Meeting concluded at 8.25 p.m.