Minutes 2010

Minutes of July Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 5th July, 2010 in County Hall, Riverside, Sligo at 11am


MEMBERS PRESENT:

  • Councillor Barrett,
  • Councillor Barry,
  • Councillor Bree,
  • Councillor Cawley,
  • Councillor Clarke,
  • Councillor Collery,
  • Councillor Devins,
  • Councillor Fleming,
  • Councillor Gormley,
  • Councillor Healy McGowan
  • Councillor, Keaney,
  • Councillor Lundy,
  • Councillor Lyons,
  • Councillor MacManus,
  • Councillor McGarry,
  • Councillor McGrath,
  • Councillor McLoughlin,
  • Councillor Mullaney,
  • Councillor Mulvey,
  • Councillor Murray,
  • Councillor O’Grady
  • Councillor Queenan

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

  • Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
  • Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services
  • Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services
  • Ms P. R. Gallagher, A/Director of Services
  • Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance
  • Mr T. Brennan, Senior Engineer
  • Mr D. Harrison, Acting Senior Engineer
  • Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer
  • Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
  • Ms D. Finnerty Senior Executive Officer
  • Ms F. Loughlin, Staff Officer
  • Mr F. Mac Nabb, Meetings Administrator

CATHAOIRLEACH:

  • The Cathaoirleach, Councillor J. Leonard presided.


1.   MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 1ST FEBRUARY, 2010:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the June Ordinary Meeting held on the 14th June, 2010”

2.   MINUTES OF THE TUBBERCURRY AREA MEETING HELD ON 22ND APRIL, 2010:

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Tubbercurry Electoral Area Meeting held on the 22nd April, 2010.

3.   MINUTES OF THE TUBBERCURRY SPECIAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 1ST APRIL, 2010:

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Tubbercurry Special Electoral Area Meeting held on the 1st April, 2010.

4.   MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/STRANDHILL AREA MEETING HELD ON 1ST FEBRUARY, 2010:

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on the 1st February, 2010.

5.   MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/STRANDHILL AREA MEEITNG HELD ON 7TH DECEMBER, 2009:

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on the 7th December, 2009.

6.   SECTION 183 DISPOSAL OF COUNCIL PROPERTY AT BEARLOUGH, RATHMULLEN:

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 the disposal of a dwelling at Bearlough, Rathmullen, Co. Sligo to John Smyth”

7.   PART 8 PROVISION OF DEMOUNTABLE DWELLING AT ACHONRY TD, ACHONRY, TUBBERCURRY, CO. SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council in accordance with Part 8 (Article 81) of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended by the Planning and Development Regulations, 2006) proceed with the provision of a demountable dwelling and connection to existing septic tank, percolation area, and all associated site development works at Achonry Td, Achonry, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo”

8.   COMMENCE PROCESS OF TAKING IN CHARGE DEVELOPMENT OF 7 NO. HOUSES IN STRANDHILL, CO. SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the housing development of 7 houses at Strandhill, Co. Sligo by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act, 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate”

9.   COMMENCE PROCESS OF TAKING IN CHARGE DEVELOPMENT OF 9 NO. HOUSES IN ABBEYTOWN, BALLISODARE, CO. SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge “Cluain Carn”, a development of 9 no. houses at Abbeytown, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act, 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate”

10.   SEEK APPROVAL TO BORROWING A SUM NOT EXCEEDING €18M FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 31ST DECEMBER 2010:

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery

AND AGREED

“That pursuant to Section 106 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and subject to the sanction of the Minister of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Sligo County Council hereby authorises the facility of borrowing of a sum not exceeding €18m by way of a term loan of €15m for 20 years and a temporary overdraft of €3m for the period to 31st December 2010”

Councillors Bree, Clarke, MacManus and Gormley asked to be recorded as dissenting.

11.   TO CONSIDER DRAFT COUNTY SLIGO BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN 2011-2016:

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons

AND AGREED

“To approve the proposed Draft County Sligo Biodiversity Action Plan 2011 – 2016”

12.   NOISE ACTION PLAN UNDER ENVIRONMETAL NOISE REGULATIONS S.I. NO 140 OF 2006:

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“to defer Item No. 12- to consider the draft Noise Action Plan to the relevant SPC”

13.   TO REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO REVERSE DECISION ON CENTRALISATION OF MEDICAL CARDS:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

14.   REVOKE DECISION RE: MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ROADS IN THE BOROUGH OF SLIGO:

This item was deferred to the October Ordinary Meeting, with the agreement of the meeting.

15.   COMPLETE ROADWORKS ON R292 BENDS AT RANSBORO:

This item was withdrawn with the agreement of the meeting.

16.   EXTEND SEWAGE SYSTEM IN FORLAND, EASKEY TO SERVICE 27 NO. HOUSES:

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

“To call on Sligo County Council to extend the Easkey Sewage System to service 27 houses in the Fortland area”

In response, Mr D. Harrison, Acting Senior Engineer stated the following:

This proposal relates to the extension of the sewer collection network in Easkey for a distance in excess of 1.1km in the townland of Fortland. The preliminary cost estimate for these works is €280,000.

Unfortunately there is no funding in the O&M budget or in existing capital allocations to carry out this work at present, however, the Council will keep this matter under review.

17.   REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO REPORT ON CHILDRENS’ ALLOWANCE:

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

AND AGREED

 “To call on Sligo County County Council to write to the Minister for Social Welfare, Eamonn O’Cuiv to provide a report on

  1. How much money has been paid out by the state to date on Childrens’ allowance to non nationals whose children do not reside in the state
  2. How much does this practice cost the state weekly
  3. To ask the Minister to maintain rent allowance at currant levels”

18.   PREVENT ILLEGAL DUMPING AT MOUNTAIN VIEW, TUBBERCURRY:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

“That action is taken by this Council to prevent the illegal dumping that is presently taking place at Mountain View, Tubbercurry by erecting a boundary wall and that the site be cleaned up as it is a health and safety issue”

In response, Ms. D. Clarke Director of Services stated the following:
Under the  Litter Pollution Act 1997 as amended by the Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2001 and the Protection of the Environment Act 2003, Sligo Local Authorities are responsible for implementing the litter laws in County Sligo. This means we are responsible for the prevention and control of litter.
Sligo Local Authorities are responsible for keeping public places that are under our control, (including public roads), clear of litter as far as is practicably possible. However, the site in question which is adjacent to Mountain View is privately owned and therefore is the responsibility of the landowner to maintain.  Sligo County Council is not in a position to erect a fence or wall without the permission of the owner.  The registered owner of this property has been deceased for over 10 years.  We have passed this detail on to the Environment section to investigate who the current owner is and serve notice on this person.

19.  REQUEST GOVERNMENT TO RETAIN WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:

Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

“That in recognising with deep concern the disproportionate effects that the current Economic recession is having in Sligo and all areas of the west of Ireland, that this Council give its full support to the submission made by the Council for the West to the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs titled "A Case for the Retention of the Western Development Commission” and to call on the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs to retain the Western Development Commission to allow them to continue their great work in the current economic crisis and climate”

20.   SEEK CLARIFICATION IN RELATION TO ONE-OFF HOUSING:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

“To seek clarification from the Director of Services in relation to Planning Applications for one off housing in rural areas within 15km of SAC Areas:

  1. the possible effects in County Sligo
  2. the additional costs to applicants
  3. can applicants be made aware of this issue relating to site during pre planning consultations

In response, Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer stated the following:

  1. Possible effects:
    Article 6 of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) sets out the provisions which govern the conservation and management of Natura 2000 sites (ie. SAC’s and SPA’s) and requires that:

    ‘Any plan or project not directly connected with or necessary to the conservation of a site but likely to have a significant effect thereon, either individually or in combination with other plans or projects, shall be subject to appropriate assessment of its implications for the site in view of the site’s conservation objectives.’

    In summary, prior to any decision been made to allow any plan or project, an assessment of its potential impacts on the network of Natura 2000 sites across the County must be undertaken.  This process is known as an appropriate assessment and involves a number of steps and tests that need to be applied in sequential order.

    The first stage in the process involves the screening for appropriate assessment and involves the planning authority determining whether the proposed development is likely to have a significant effect on a Natura 2000 site.   In many instances, it will be clear to the planning authority that because of the location, nature or extent of the proposed development, a full appropriate assessment is not required as there is no potential for significant effect on a Natura 2000 site.  Accordingly, in respect of the requirements of the Habitats Directive, the project can proceed as proposed. 

    For example, in the case of a proposed dwelling house, it may be located so far away from any Natura 2000 site, that it is certain that it will not have a significant effect on the adjacent protected site.  In addition, given that the network of Natura 2000 sites is comprised of our most vulnerable areas e.g. rivers, wetlands, upland areas, coastal zones etc., they are not generally locations where one-off housing would be encouraged.  In this regard, the current County Development Plan 2005  - 2011 already contains an objective to ‘discourage development that would destroy or damage any sites of international or national importance, designated for wildlife / habitat significance, including pNHAs, cSACs and SPAs’.

    It should be noted that the 15km distance relates to statutory land use plans (e.g. county development plans or Local Area Plans) and not individual applications for planning permission which must be evaluated on a case by case basis with reference to the nature, size and location of the proposed development.
  2. Additional Costs
    Additional costs are only likely to be incurred by an applicant where full appropriate assessment is required to be undertaken i.e. the proposed development is likely to have a significant effect on a Natura 2000 site.  In such circumstances, the applicant will be required to submit information which may require the applicant engaging the services of a professional with expertise in a particular field e.g. an ecologist, hydrologist etc. 

    However, the applicant in consultation with the planning authority may be able to identify alternative solutions which do not require a full appropriate assessment.  For example, in respect of a proposed dwelling house, it may be possible to identify alternative sites within the overall landholding which because of their distance from the Natura 2000 site will not have a significant effect on the adjoining Natura 2000 site.
  3. Pre-planning
    At pre-applicant stage, applicants and their agents are currently being informed of the location of Natura 2000 sites, the availability of information about these sites, and of the implications they may have for the proposed development.  In addition, in some cases where, for example, the proposed development is located within or immediately adjacent to a Natura 2000 site, the planning authority will advise the applicant to consult with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.  It is at this pre-planning stage that opportunities for relocation, redesign or other mitigation measures may be revealed that would avoid any negative effects on a Natura 2000 site arising.

It was agreed that this report be circulated to all Members.

21.   ENDORSE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF RURAL IRELAND SAYS ENOUGH CAMPAIGN:

Proposed by Councillor M Fleming
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

“That Sligo County Council endorses the aims and objectives of the RISE (Rural Ireland Says Enough Campaign) and the Council notes the increasing level of popular support being expressed for the Campaign and shares the concerns it is highlighting over several pieces of legislation currently being proposed by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government John Gormley, TD.  This Council calls on the Minister to listen to the concerns being expressed and involve stakeholders in full consultation”

It was agreed to amend the motion by adding the following:

“And that Sligo County Council would no longer accept any further interference or restrictions on the Harmless outdoor rural pursuits”

22.   REQUEST NEGOTIATIONS TO REDUCE CHARGES OF EIRCOM POLE REMOVAL:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

“The location of poles carrying telecom lines along county roads has presented major difficulties for the Council and Individuals because of very high charge being levied for removal where necessary, I request that negotiations take place with the view to reducing charges”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

Negotiations are ongoing with Eircom with a view to arriving at a satisfactory solution to this problem. However, we have no control over any charges that Eircom levy on individuals.

Mr H. Kearns, County Manager stated that the location of some Eircom poles were a major public safety issue that had to be addressed and the onus was on the planning applicant to comply with planning permission which often meant the removal/relocation of these poles for safety reasons.  He further suggested that legal advice on the matter should be sought as to whose responsibility this matter falls under.

After further discussion, it was

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor V. Cawley

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council get legal opinion regarding the location of poles carrying Eircom lines along County Roads”

23.   REPORT ON PROPERTY RENTED BY COUNTY COUNCIL:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

“That the Council be provided with a report providing details of each property which the Council is currently renting, the owner of the property, the purpose for which the property is being used, the annual rent being paid, the terms of the lease agreement and the rental cost per square metre”

In response, Mr H. Kearns, County Manager indicated that a report would be circulated to Members in due course.

It was agreed that Item 24 and 26 be taken together.

24.   PROPOSED NEW SLIGO LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor T. McLoughlin

“That the Council be provided with a report indicating when the construction of the proposed new library and library headquarters for Sligo will commence”

26   PROPOSED NEW SLIGO LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS:

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

“To ask the Director of Services to outline the mechanisms, timescale and site proposals for the delivery of the new Sligo Central Library and HQ project as adopted in the Library Development Plan 2006 – 2010”

In response, Ms. D. Clarke Director of Services stated the following:

The provision of a new Branch Library and Headquarters for the Library Service is now our next priority in the context of he current Library Development Plan.  It is anticipated that Ballymote Branch Library will be operational towards the end of 2010.  The provision of a new Library for Sligo was to be incorporated in the overall masterplan for the development of the Cultural Quarter on the Mall.  Due to the downturn in the economy this development is not now a possibility in the short to medium term.  A feasibility study done in relation to the current Stephen Street site indicated that the current site was restrictive in terms of the location of a new facility there.  We are exploring with An Comhairle Leabharlanna how best we can proceed from here.  There are perhaps a limited number of options available to us.  Due to the availability of vacant commercial/office properties in the town centre we will be exploring the possibility of providing new Library facilities either through the acquisition of a suitable property or perhaps through a long term lease arrangement similar to what we have in Ballymote.  This is dependent on a viable suitable property being available in the right location, i.e. in the town centre or within a reasonable distance thereof.  The approval of An Comhairle Leabharlanna would also be required together with adequate grant funding.  It is our intention to proceed with this over the next few months.

It was agreed that this item would be referred to the relevant SPC.

25.  REQUEST REPORT ON INTEREST PAID ON OVERDRAFT FACILITY AND COUNCIL LOANS:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

“That the Council be provided with a report providing a breakdown of interest paid by the Council each quarter from January 2009 to date on (a) its overdraft facility (b) on Council borrowings and loans”

In response, Mr H. Kearns, County Manager indicated that a report would be circulated to Members in due course.

27   REQUEST GOVERNMENT TO EXPEDITE APPROVAL FOR FUNDING FOR CUMMEEN DRAINAGE SCHEME:

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“To call on the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to expedite approval and funding for the Cummeen Drainage Scheme as a matter of urgency”

In response, Mr D. Harrison, Acting Senior Engineer stated the following:

Cummeen Sewerage Scheme is included in the new Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 as part of the scheme titled Sligo & Environs Sewerage Scheme. This scheme is listed in the category Schemes at Planning Stages. Sligo County Council is currently awaiting Department approval of the Design Review Report for this project.

28.   REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT  TO REPORT ON TRANSFER OF CANCER SERVICES FROM SLIGO GENERAL HOSPITAL:

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons

AND AGREED

“To call on this Council to request a report from the Minister for  Health in relation of transfer of cancer services from Sligo, which has proven to be ill advised and unworkable”

It was further,

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

“That this Council calls on the Manager of Sligo General Hospital to meet the Members of this Council to discuss the level of health services at Sligo General Hospital”

29.  REQUEST FITTING OF BACK BOILERS IN COUNCIL HOUSES:

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

“To ask Sligo County Council to fit back boilers for heating purposes in a number of Council Houses at Dun a Rí, Ballintogher, Co. Sligo”

In response, Ms. D. Clarke Director of Services stated the following:

Sligo County Council would not recommend installation of Solid fuel back boilers at Dun na Ri, Ballingtogher for the following reasons:-

  • Oil heating is the main heating system for these houses
  • In terms of building energy ratings, solid fuel performs less favourably than oil heating.
  • Solid fuel smoke emits more CARBON DIOXIDE into the atmosphere than oil, smog conditions could evolve in cold weather, creating unhealthy conditions particularly in urban areas.
  • Oil heating can be controlled on a demand basis only Solid fuel heating can’t. Significant cost savings can be made by a tenant using the former.

30.  REQUEST REMOVAL OF 2 NO. CONTAINERS AT UNION PLACE, COLLOONEY, CO SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

“To ask Sligo County Council to provide a date as to when the two forty-foot containers will be removed along the side of road at Union Place, Collooney, Co. Sligo”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

Steps have been taken by the Area Engineer to have these containers removed and it is hoped they will be gone soon.

31.  REPLACE CATTLE GRID AT ENTRANCE TO DUNMORAN BEACH:

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

“That this Council replace cattle grid at entrance to slipway at Dunmoran Beach, as the existing grid is very dangerous and unsafe”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

The grid at the entrance to Dunmoran Strand has been damaged for some time now. The Area Engineer will prepare an estimate for its replacement. However, no funding is available for this work in the current year.

32.  UPDATE ON TAP WATER SUPPLY AT DUNMORAN:

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

“I will ask at the next meeting for an update on a Tap Water supply at Dunmoran”

In response, Mr D. Harrison, Acting Senior Engineer stated the following:

Sligo County Council is required to recover the cost of providing water services to the non-domestic sector. This is in accordance with National and EU policy on the application of the polluter pays principle. There is no provision in the Councils’ budget to fund the ongoing cost of individual non-domestic water supplies.

33.   REQUEST HEDGECUTTING AT N17 AT CARROWREILLE OLD SCHOOL:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

“That steps be taken immediately in the interest of safety to have the vegetation that is obstructing the view of motorists exiting out onto the N17 at Carrowreille old school and the junction opposite it cutback before there is a serious accident”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

This junction will be examined to ensure that sightlines here are preserved.

34.   REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW PENALTIES FOR DRINK DRIVING OFFENCES:

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker

AND AGREED

“To call on Sligo County Council to write to the Minister for Justice requesting him and his Department to carry out a review of the penalties imposed on people who are convicted of drunk driving for the first time, in line with other European Countries, in the interests of protecting families, livelihoods and in the interest of farmers who have animal welfare responsibilities”

35.   REQUEST GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE COURT SITTINGS AT EASKEY COURT HOUSE:

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

AND AGREED

“To ask the Minister for Justice to call on the Court Service to ensure the court sittings remain at Easkey Court House”

36.  IMPROVE CAR PARKING ALONG N59 AT CORBALLA CHURCH:

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

“To ask the Director of Services to carry out works to improve car parking along the N59 alongside Corballa Church and to ask for an update regarding the reduction of speed limit on the N59 at Corballa Village?”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

No funding is available to improve car parking along the N59 at Corballa. In relation to possible speed limit in Corballa, a reply is expected from the NRA soon.

Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services indicated that every small job costs and the demands on staff were far in excess of what the Council could meet financially.  It was agreed to discuss this item at the next Dromore West Electoral Area Meeting.

37.  ENFORCE PL NO. 1286 TO IMPROVE SIGHTLINES OFF ROAD 163 ONTO R297:

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

“To ask the County Manager to indicate what powers do the Enforcement Section have to ensure that sightlines are improved off Road163 onto R297, which is a condition of  PL No. 1286”

In response, Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer stated the following:

This relates to PL 07/1286 – Planning permission granted on 24/09/2008 for a dwelling house, double domestic garage, P.E.T.S and percolation area and to carry out ancillary site works at Carrowcardin, Enniscrone, Co Sligo.  This development has not been commenced and therefore the Enforcement Section cannot enforce the planning condition relating to set backs along both the Regional Road and the County road.

Mr. S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer stated that the landowner would be approached in relation to improving sightlines.

31.  PROVIDE COSTING FOR FOOTPATH AND LIGHTING FROM OXFIELD PARK TO CARNEY VILLAGE:

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons

“To call on Sligo County Council to prepare estimate of costing to provide footpath and street lighting from Oxfield Community Park to Carney village”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

The Area Engineer will prepare an estimate for this work for consideration in due course.

32.  AWARENESS REGARDING HEALTH AND SAFETY ON FARMS:

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons

“To call on Sligo County Council to highlight the need for greater awareness among the farming community and general public to health and safety on our farms”

38.  VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Therese Walsh on the death of her father, Shane Richardson.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Paul Richardson on the death of his father, Shane.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Kathleen Richardson on the death of her husband, Shane.”

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Cathy Fitsimmons on the death of her brother, Joe McDonagh.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Kathleen McDonagh on the death of her husband, Joe McDonagh.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Kathleen Kane on the death of her uncle, Owen Henry.”

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Robert Walker on the death of his aunt Susan Scott.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Claire Henry on the death of her husband, Owen.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to John Henry on the death of his father, Owen.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Arthur and Zoe Livingston on the death of their son, Ian.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Bridget Torsney on the death of her brother Jerry.”

39.   VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

“that a vote of Congratulations be extended to Charlie Harrison Captain, and the Sligo Team and Management for their wonderful display and win over Galway and wish them the best of luck in the Connacht Final”

40.   CONFERENCES:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“That the list of Conferences circulated for July/August at this meeting was unanimously approved”

41.  CORRESPONDENCE:

Councillor M. Gormley asked that an Agenda would issue to the National Roads Authority in relation to Members request for a meeting on County Roads.  In response, Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services indicated that this had already being done. Correspondence no.(h)

Councillor D. Bree asked that a letter issue directly to no. 10 Downing Street in relation to Na Fianna Eireann Banner. Correspondence no.(f)

Councillor J. Lundy welcomed response from IDA Ireland regarding investment in Tubbercurry.  Correspondence no. (l)

44 .  MATTERS ARISING:

There were no matters arising from minutes.

45. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

Councillor M. Lyons sought clarification on the Councils’ hedgecutting programme, this was noted by the Meeting.

Councillor G. Murray expressed his good wishes to Mr Syl Mulligan, Machinery Yard Technical Services Supervisor who was due to retire at the end of the Summer after almost 20 years service with Sligo County Council.

All of the Members paid tribute to Mr Mulligan for his dedicated service.  The County Manager also paid tribute to Mr S. Mulligan and wished him well on his retirement.

Mr F. MacNabb, Meetings Administrator brought to the attention of the Members, a meeting regarding INTERREG Cross Border Disability Access Initiative to take place on 22nd July, 2010 in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan.  It was agreed that Councillor M. Lyons and Councillor T. Collery, ICBAN Representatives would attend same.


END OF MEETING:

The meeting ended at 2.30 pm.


Meeting Date 05/07/2010