MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 9th OCTOBER, 2006, AT 4.00 p.m.
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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. G. Coyle, 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. M. Holmes, M. McNamara, S. Bourke, C. Burke, H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, J. Mee, M. Carty, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin, P. McHugh, E. Lavin, J. Maloney, J. Mellett, G. Murray, F. Chambers, A.F. O’Malley, John O’Malley.
Apology received from Cllr. M. Adams for inability to attend the Meeting.
The Council Staff 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. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. R. Norton, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Duggan, Head of Finance, Mr. I. Douglas, Senior Planner, Mr. B. O’Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Mr. S. Murphy, Chief Fire Officer, Mr. N. Sheridan, Comm. & Enterprise, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.
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ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNIU COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 11ú MEAN FOMHAIR, 2006, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 11th SEPTEMBER, 2006.
Mhol Comhairleoir H. Kenny
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 11ú Mean Fomhair, 2006”.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meeting held on 11th September, 2006, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
ITEM NO. 2.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 0.9 ACRES OF LAND AT MAYO ABBEY, CLAREMORRIS, TO MAYO ABBEY PARISH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 14th SEPTEMBER, 2006, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
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“That we hereby approve of the disposal of 0.9 acres of Land at Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, to Mayo Abbey Parish Community Development Company Limited, for €1 per annum, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 14th September, 2006, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 3.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 0.0020 HECTARES OF LAND AT D’ALTON STREET, CLAREMORRIS, CO. MAYO, TO GERARD & EILISH HENRY, D’ALTON STREET, CLAREMORRIS, CO. MAYO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 26th SEPTEMBER, 2006, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of 0.0020 hectares of Land at D’Alton Street, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, to Gerard & Eilish Henry, D’Alton Street, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, for €10,000 and Land exchange, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 26th September, 2006, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 4.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 0.0012 HECTARES OF LAND AT UPPER MAIN STREET, BALLYHAUNIS, CO. MAYO, TO NUALA (JULIA) FLATLEY, UPPER MAIN STREET, BALLYHAUNIS, CO. MAYO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 26th SEPTEMBER, 2006, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Seconded by Cllr. M. Carty
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of 0.0012 hectares of Land at Upper Main Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, to Nuala (Julia) Flatley, Upper Main Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, for Title Rectification Purposes, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 26th September, 2006, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 5.
(a) TO ESTABLISH A STEERLING COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE
MANAGEMENT OF THE JACKIE CLARKE LIBRARY, BALLINA;
(b) TO APPOINT FIVE MEMBERS OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL TO THE
STEERLING COMMITTEE OF THE JACKIE CLARKE LIBRARY,
BALLINA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH REPORT DATED 3rd OCTOBER,
2006.
(a) Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
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Committee to oversee the management of the Jackie Clarke Library,
Ballina, as set out in Report dated 3rd October, 2006”.
(b) Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
“That Cllrs. M. Mulherin, Johnnie O’Malley, J. Mee, G. Murray and M.
Holmes be nominated to the Steering Committee of the Jackie Clarke
Library, Ballina, in accordance with Report dated 3rd October, 2006”.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee
Resolved:-
“That a Meeting of Mayo County Council be held in the Jackie Clarke Library, Ballina”.
ITEM NO. 6.
TO CONSIDER COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT ON SUBMISSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS RECEIVED ON REVIEW OF EXISTING COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PREPARATION OF NEW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REPORT ON STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT.
Following discussion, it was agreed to hold a Special Meeting of the Council on Monday, 27th November, 2006, to deal with this Item.
It was also agreed that Workshops for Councillors would take place before the Special Meeting – the first to be held on Monday, 23rd October, 2006.
It was agreed to invite Cmdr. Mark A. Mellett of the Irish Naval Service, to address the Council on maritime policy matters relating to the proposed County Development Plan.
ITEM NO. 7.
TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY REPORT DATED 21st AUGUST, 2006, IN RESPECT OF THE NEALE, BALLYHEANE, CROSS AND CROSSBOYNE SEWERAGE SCHEMES.
Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve Preliminary Report dated 21st August, 2006, in respect of The Neale, Ballyheane, Cross and Crossboyne Sewerage Schemes, as circulated”.
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ITEM NO. 8.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 18th AUGUST, 2006, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NO. TOWNHOUSES TOGETHER WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS, SERVICES, LANDSCAPING AND IMPROVEMENT WORKS AT THE FAIR GREEN, BALLA.
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 18th August, 2006, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposed construction of Two No. Townhouses together with all associated site works, services, landscaping and improvement works at the Fair Green, Balla”.
ITEM NO. 9.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 18th AUGUST, 2006, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF
TWENTY-NINE NO. DWELLINGS TOGETHER WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS, SERVICES, TREATMENT PLANT, LANDSCAPING AND IMPROVEMENT WORKS AT MAYO ABBEY, CLAREMORRIS.
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 18th August, 2006, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposed construction of Twenty-Nine No. Dwellings together with all associated site works, services, treatment plant, landscaping and improvement works at Mayo Abbey, Claremorris”.
ITEM NO. 10.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 3rd MAY, 2006.
Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
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“That Minutes of Water Supply and Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 3rd May, 2006, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 11.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF HOUSING STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 4th MAY, 2006.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Housing Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 4th May, 2006, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 12.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF LOCAL COUNTY RURAL WATER MONITORING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 1st JUNE, 2006.
Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Local County Rural Water Monitoring Committee Meeting held on 1st June, 2006, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 13.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 22nd MAY, 2006, 26th JUNE, 2006 AND 24th JULY, 2006.
Proposed by Cllr. C. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Castlebar Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 22nd May, 2006, 26th June, 2006 and 24th July, 2006, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 14.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF SWINFORD ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 4th JULY, 2006.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Swinford Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 4th July, 2006, be noted”.
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ITEM NO. 15.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 4th JULY, 2006.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Claremorris Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 4th July, 2006, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 16.
NASC EU BRIEFING PROGRAMME – BRUSSELS – 22nd AND 23rd NOVEMBER, 2006.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. G. Coyle, Cllrs. P. McGuinness and D. Ryan be nominated to attend NASC EU Briefing Programme to be held in Brussels on 22nd and 23rd November, 2006”.
ITEM NO. 17.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – “SPIKE ISLAND HIDDEN HISTORY – AN OPPORTUNITY IN TOURISM” – TO BE HELD IN THE COMMODORE HOTEL, COBH, CO. CORK, ON 12th AND 13th OCTOBER, 2006.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
ITEM NO. 18.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND DR. DOUGLAS HYDE CONFERENCE – “MANY STREAMS – ONE BROAD RIVER” – TO BE HELD IN ST. NATHY’S COLLEGE, BALLAGHADERREEN, CO. ROSCOMMON, FROM 20th TO 22nd OCTOBER, 2006.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. M. McNamara be nominated to attend Dr. Douglas Hyde Conference – “Many Streams – One Broad River” – to be held in St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, from 20th to 22nd October, 2006”.
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ITEM NO. 19.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CEIFIN CONFERENCE 2006 – “FREEDOM – LICENCE OR LIBERTY? ENGAGING WITH A TRANSFORMING IRELAND” – TO BE HELD IN THE WEST COUNTY HOTEL, ENNIS, CO. CLARE, ON 7th AND 8th NOVEMBER, 2006.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr, H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. M. Holmes
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. A. McDonnell and G. Murray be nominated to attend Ceifin Conference 2006 – “Freedom – Licence or Liberty? Engaging with a transforming Ireland” – to be held in the West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, on 7th and 8th November, 2006”.
ITEM NO. 20.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND LOCAL AUTHORITY MEMBERS ASSOCIATION WINTER SEMINAR TO BE HELD IN THE ARKLOW BAY HOTEL, ARKLOW, CO. WICKLOW, ON 10th AND 11th NOVEMBER, 2006.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. M. Carty, P. McHugh, M. McNamara, J. Mellett, G. Murray, John O’Malley, Johnnie O’Malley, T. Quinn, E. Staunton and H. Walsh be nominated to attend Local Authority Members Association Winter Seminar to be held in the Arklow Bay Hotel, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, on 10th and 11th November, 2006”.
VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Ms. Pauline Gallagher, Swinford, on winning the Under-17 Singles All-Ireland Handball Championship”.
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Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Deel Rovers, Crossmolina, on winning the County Senior Football Championship Semi-Final”.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Mr. Michael Hanley, Claremorris, on his success in the World Association of Kickboxing Cadet and Junior World Championship”.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Roscommon on winning the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship”.
NOTICES OF MOTION.
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(a) Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Resolved:-
“That Mayo County Council in their review of the County
Development Plan ensure that housing developments of
substantial size incorporte sufficient Playground area and
recreational facilities in the interest of providing a good healthy
environment for young children”.
(b) “Calling on Mayo County Council to provide adequate fire fighting
equipment and training for the off shore islands of Mayo”.
It was agreed to defer this Notice of Motion to the November
Meeting of the Council.
(c) “Go nglacfadh Comhairle Mhaigh Eo tús áite id dtogra iniúchta
iomlán a thionscnamh ar chomharthaiocht bhóithre ar fud an
Chontae”.
It was agreed to defer this Notice of Motion to the November
Meeting of the Council.
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(d) “Mayo County Council resolves to designate elimination of illegal
dumping as the Council’s top proprity for 2007”.
It was agreed to defer this Notice of Motion to the November
Meeting of the Council.
(e) Proposed by Cllr. M. Holmes
Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle
Resolved:-
“To ak the Council, what agreement they have with Coilte, in
relation to damage caused to County and local Roads by Forestry
Trucks”.
(f) Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That this Council supports the efforts of the Humbert Summer
School to have the victory of the Franco-Irish forces, led by General
Jean Joseph Amable Humbert, over the British Army at Castlebar in
August 1798 recorded as a French military victory on d’Arc de
Triomphe in Paris. Furthermore, that this authority will lobby both
the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, and the French Government
to rectify this historical anomaly”.
(g) Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. M. Holmes
Resolved:-
“Calling on Mayo County Council to seek a Meeting with Minister
Dick Roche with a view to having special funding put in place for a
total upgrade of the R312 road between Bellacorick and Castlebar”.
(h) Proposed by Cllr. M. Mulherin
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That this Council calls on the Minister for Transport to intervene
with the National Roads Authority to ensure that all National Primary
Road projects in the County are constructed to a 2 plus 1 design”.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Mulvey family, Louisburgh, on the death of Johnny Mulvey, The Curragh, Castlebar”.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Virginia Hegarty & family, 3, St. Bridget’s Crescent, Castlebar, on the death of her Husband, John”.
Proposed by Cllr. C. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. E. Lavin
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Pat Durkan & family, Carramore, Manulla, Castlebar, on the death of Mary Jo Durkan”.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Flynn family, Cong, Co. Mayo, on the death of Eugene Flynn”.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the O’Connor family, Rostaff, Headford, on the death of Michael O’Connor”.
Proposed by Cllr. M. McNamara
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Lavelle family, Pub, Dooega, Achill, on the death of Mickie Lavelle”.
Proposed by Cllr. M. McNamara
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Ruddy family, Currane, Achill, on the death of Celia Ruddy”.
Proposed by Cllr. M. McNamara
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Cleary family, Achill Sound and Saula, Achill, on the death of Áine Cleary”.
Proposed by Cllr. M. McNamara
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
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“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the English family, 7, Radharc na Mara, Achill Sound, on the death of Michael Martin English”.
Proposed by Cllr. M. McNamara
Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Grealis family, Ballygaravan, Ballycroy, Westport, on the death of Maureen Grealis”.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. H. Walsh
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Bourke family, Ballymacredmond, Corroy, Ballina, on the death of Christy Bourke”.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. H. Walsh
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. K. Tolan, Curradrish, Foxford, on the death of her Husband, Anthony”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Prendergast family, Freeheen, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, on the death of Bridget Prendergast”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Mary O’Neill, Creagh Road, Ballinrobe, on the death of her Husband, Art”.
Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Langan family, Balla, Co. Mayo, on the death of Michael Langan”.
The Meeting concluded at 6.55 p.m.