Minutes 2011

Minutes of September Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 5th September, 2011 in County Hall, Riverside, Sligo at 11am


MEMBERS PRESENT:

  • Councillor Barrett,
  • Councillor Barry,
  • Councillor Bree,
  • Councillor D. Cawley,
  • Councillor V. Cawley,
  • Councillor Clarke,
  • Councillor Collery,  
  • Councillor Devins,
  • Councillor Fleming,
  • Councillor Gormley,
  • Councillor Healy McGowan,
  • Councillor Keaney,
  • Councillor Lundy,
  • Councillor Lyons,
  • Councillor Mullaney,
  • Councillor Mulvey,
  • Councillor Murray,
  • Councillor O’Grady
  • Councillor Queenan.

Apologies were received for Councillors S. MacManus and M. Baker.

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

  • Mr H. Kearns,County Manager
  • Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services
  • Ms. M. Leydon, Head of Finance
  • Ms. P.R. Gallagher, Acting Director of Services
  • Ms. D. Finnerty, Acting Director of Services
  • Ms. M. Davidescu, Acting Senior Executive Planner
  • Mr S. Ward, Acting Senior Executive Planner
  • Mr B. Ward, Executive Planner
  • Mr N. Ballantyne, Acting Executive Technician
  • Ms. L. McConville, Executive Planner
  • Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
  • Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer
  • Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Ms. Patricia Hamilton, Financial Management Accountant
  • Mr F. MacNabb, Meetings Administrator
  • Ms. M. McGovern, Clerical Officer

CATHAOIRLEACH:

The Cathaoirleach, Councillor M. Fleming presided.

ADJOURNMENT:

The members agreed to adjourn the meeting for 15 minutes as a mark of respect for the late Kevin Conboy, former member of staff, who died recently.”

1. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING – PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEES ADDRESS COUNCIL – 25TH JULY, 2011:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Special Meeting held on the 25th July, 2011.”

2. MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL, 4TH JULY, 2011:

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the July Ordinary Meeting held on the 4th July, 2011.”

3. MINUTES OF AGM HELD ON 27TH JUNE, 2011:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on the 27th June, 2011.”

4. MINUTES OF SLIGO/STRANDHILL MEETING - 23RD MAY, 2011:

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on 23rd May, 2011.”

5. MINUTES OF SLIGO/ STRANDHILL MEETING – 9TH MAY, 2011:

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on 9th May, 2011.”

6. MINUTES OF SLIGO/ STRANDHILL MEETING – 7TH MARCH, 2011:

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on 7th March, 2011.”

7. MINUTES OF SLIGO/ STRANDHILL MEETING – 7TH FEBRUARY, 2011:

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on 7th February, 2011.”

8. PART 8 – SALT BARN AND ANCILLARY WORKS AT UNION QUARRY, BALLYSADARE:

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

AND AGREED

“To Approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations 2001 (as amended by the Planning and Development Regulations 2006) the proposed construction of a Salt Barn and Ancillary Works at Union Quarry, Union, Ballysadare.’’

9. CORE STRATEGY VARIATION TO SLIGO AND ENVIRONS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2010 – 2016:

Ms. M. Davidescu, Acting Senior Executive Planner, addressed the members stating that the variation to the Sligo and Environs Development Plan 2010 – 2016 was made to comply with changes in legislation; the introduction of a Strategic Land Reserve being one of the major changes. Ms Davidescu gave the members a brief summary of the Manager’s Report and answered queries from the members.

SUBMISSIONS 1,2,3,4, 5,6 AND 7:

The members agreed to go through all the Submissions in order.

The members agreed to accept the Managers recommendations in relation to these submissions.

Councillor D. Bree asked to be recorded as Abstaining.

SUBMISSION 8:

The members sought clarification on Submission Number 8. Ms. Davidescu, Acting Senior Executive Planner, states that what the Submission requests is provided for in the variation and the Manager’s Report agrees to accept this variation. Ms. Davidescu agrees to read out the submission for clarification.

Following further discussion by the members it was:

Proposed by Councillor J. Devins
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

“Land indicated in attached map to be excluded from the Strategic land Reserve.”

It was agreed to take a 10 minute break so that staff could set up the map in question on display.

Following a discussion by the members and as agreement could not be reached the Cathaoirleach called for a vote:

For: Barry, Clarke, Devins, Gormley, Lundy, O’Grady and Queenan.

Against: Barrett, D. Cawley, V. Cawley, Collery, Fleming, Keaney, Lyons, Mullaney, Mulvey and Murray.

Abstain: Bree.

As the vote was 7 for, 10 against with 1 abstention, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion lost.

It was then;

Proposed by Councillor J. Devins
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

“That Sligo County Council do not accept the County Manager’s recommendation re Submission Number 8 – Sligo and Environs Development Plan.”

As agreement could not be reached the Cathaoirleach called for a vote:

For: Barry, Clarke, Devins, Gormley, Healy McGowan, Lundy, O’Grady and Queenan.

Against: Barrett, D. Cawley, Collery, Fleming, Keaney, Lyons, Mullaney, Mulvey and Murray.

Abstain: Bree and V. Cawley.

As the vote was 8 for, 9 against with 2 abstentions, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion lost.

SUBMISSIONS 9,10,11 & E-1:

The members agreed to accept the Managers recommendations in relation to these submissions.

Councillor D. Bree asked to be recorded as Abstaining.

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney

“Having considered the proposed Core Strategy Variation and the Report of the County Manager of the 25th August 2011, it is hereby resolved to make the variation, of the Sligo and Environs Development Plan 2010-2016, subject to the recommendations contained in the County Managers Report dated 25th August 2011.”

Following further discussion by the members and as agreement could not be reached the Cathaoirleach called for a vote:

For: Barrett, D. Cawley, V. Cawley, Collery, Fleming, Keaney, Lyons, Mullaney, Mulvey and Murray.

Against: Clarke.

Abstain: Barry, Bree, Devins, Gormley, Healy McGowan, Lundy, O’Grady and Queenan.

As the vote was 10 for, 1 against with 8 abstentions, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion carried.

10. & 11. DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION SCHEME 2011-2017 A AND B:

It was agreed to take Items 10 and 11 together.

In response to members queries Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer stated that –

  • The development contributions relating to out buildings only applied to those structures exceeding 1,000 sq.m.
  • Both Schemes have to be approved at this meeting as they have to be implemented 6 weeks from the date of circulation.
  • The Schemes can be revised at any stage by the members.

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney

AND AGREED

“That the Town and Village Improvement on footpaths, car parking and roads should be reduced from 16% to 10% and that the community facilities contribution be increased to 30% in relation to Scheme A.”

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“That Scheme A and Scheme B be revised as follows:

  1. Residential Development – 185 sq.m to replace 150 sq.m.
  2. Dwelling House Extensions - 185 sq.m to replace 150 sq.m.

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

“That where neither public water supply nor public waste water facilities are availed of, that no financial contribution is payable.”

As agreement could not be reached the Cathaoirleach called for a vote:

For: Clarke, Gormley and Lundy.

Against: Barrett, D. Cawley, V. Cawley, Collery, Fleming, Keaney, Lyons, Mullaney, Mulvey and Murray.

Abstain: Barry, Bree, Devins, Healy McGowan, O’Grady and Queenan.

As the vote was 3 for, 10 against with 6 abstentions, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion lost.

It was agreed by the members to vote on Items 10 and 11 together.

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney

“Having considered the Draft Scheme (A) and the Director of Services Report, under Section 48(6) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the letter from the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government this Council resolves to make the Scheme as recommended in the Director of Services’ Report subject to amendments made by resolution at this meeting.”

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney

“Having considered the Draft Scheme (B) and the Director of Services Report, under Section 48(6) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the letter from the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government this Council resolves to make the Scheme as recommended in the Director of Services’ Report subject to amendments made by resolution at this meeting.”

As agreement could not be reached the Cathaoirleach called for a vote:

For: Barrett, Bree, D. Cawley, V. Cawley, Collery, Fleming, Keaney, Lyons, Mullaney, Mulvey and Murray.

Against: Clarke and Gormley.

Abstain: Barry, Devins, Healy McGowan, Lundy, O’Grady and Queenan.

As the vote was 11 for, 2 against with 6 abstentions, the Cathaoirleach declared the 2 motions carried.

12. TAKING IN CHARGE CONEY LANE, BALLISODARE:

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

AND AGREED

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

13. TEMPORARY OVERDRAFT:

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

“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 borrowing of a sum not exceeding €11m by way of temporary overdraft for the period to 31st March 2012.”

Following a discussion by the members and as agreement could not be reached the Cathaoirleach called for a vote:

For: Barrett, Barry, V. Cawley, Collery, Devins, Fleming, Gormley, Healy McGowan, Keaney, Lundy, Lyons, Mullaney, Mulvey, Murray and O’Grady.

Against: Bree.

Abstain: D. Cawley and Clarke.

As the vote was 15 for, 1 against with 2 abstentions, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion carried.

14. TIDY TOWNS COMPETITION:

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

AND AGREED

“To approve the grant recipients and prize winners of the 2011 Sligo County Council Local Tidy Towns Competition.”

15. 2010 ANNUAL REPORT:

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

AND AGREED

“To adopt the Annual Report 2010.”

16. TAKING IN CHARGE OCEANS LINKS, STRANDHILL:

As Councillor S. MacManus was absent from the meeting it was agreed by the members to defer this Item.

17. ROAD/RAIL BRIDGES IN SLIGO/ STRANDHILL AREA:

Proposed by Councillor D. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons

“That Sligo County Council issue a report on all road/rail bridges in the Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area, stating that the current condition and structural safety of each bridge and the safety of the walls and land banks and buttresses within a 50 meter radius of each bridge.”

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

This matter will be addressed by our Bridges Department and a report prepared as soon as time and resources allow. In the meantime, if there is a particular problem that you are aware of you might let us have the location so that we can follow up as soon as possible.

18. TAKING IN CHARGE DORRINS STRAND ESTATE, STRANDHILL:

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

“To ask that Sligo County Council take in charge Dorrins Strand Estate, Strandhill.”

In response Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer stated the following:
Planning Permission for a development of 123 houses and a crèche was granted on 22nd February, 2011. The site was developed by 2 separate developers, viz, Casscon Ltd and Dolcetto Ltd. Casscon Ltd. built 90 house splus crèche and this element of the development has been competed. The company have advised that it will submit a Taking in Charge application when it is in a better financial position with all its houses sold.

Dolcetto Ltd developed the rest of the site. This element is incomplete with a number of matters still to be addressed. 3 houses in this section have also not been built. Legal Proceedings have now been initiated against this company for failure to compete the development to a satisfactory standard. It is therefore recommended that this estate not be Taken in Charge.

The residents are asked to contact Water Services in relation to any take over of the Pumping Station.

19. €100 HOUSEHOLD CHARGE:

As Councillor S. MacManus was absent from the meeting it was agreed by the members to defer this Item.

20. NOMINATE MARY DAVIS AS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE:

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

“To call on Sligo County Council to nominate Mary Davis to be a candidate for the presidency of Ireland.”

Following a brief discussion by the members the Cathaoirleach called for a vote:

For: Barry, Clarke, Devins, Gormley, Healy McGowan, Lundy and O’Grady.

Against: None

Abstain: Barrett, Bree, D. Cawley, V. Cawley, Collery, Fleming, Keaney, Lyons, Mullaney, Mulvey and Murray.

As the vote was 7 for, 0 against with 11 abstentions, the Cathaoirleach declared Mary Davis Sligo County Council’s nomination for the Presidential Election.

21. CALL ON EPA TO ADDRESS COUNCIL:

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney

AND AGREED

“To call on the EPA to address this Council with regards to the risks of ‘fracking’ in relation to gas exploration in the Lough Allen Basin.”

Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services advised the members that one of the companies granted a Licensing Option, Tamboran, were coming to Sligo to address the next SPC 3 – Transportation and Infrastructure meeting. The date and time would be circulated to all the members.

22. SEPTIC TANKS:

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

AND AGREED

“That this council calls on the Minister for the Environment, Community, and Local Government Mr Phil Hogan that

  1. There is no charge imposed on householders for septic tank inspections. 
  2. In the event of septic tanks having to be upgraded or replaced that grant aid is made available to have the necessary works carried out.” 
  3. To approve funding for the long awaited upgrade to sewerage treatment plant in Tubbercurry.”

It was also;

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

AND AGREED

“That members of the EU (i.e) MEPs would lobby to get grant aid for the upgrade of rural septic tanks.”

23. JUNCTION OUTSIDE BALLYMOTE RC CHURCH:

With the agreement of the members this Item was deferred.

24. AXING MAJOR ROAD PROJECTS:

The members agreed to take Items 24 and 33 together.

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

AND AGREED

“That this Council calls on the Minister for Transport to reverse his decision to axing major road projects in Co. Sligo , including the N17 Collooney to Tubbercurry and the Tubbercurry bypass, in the interest of road safety and job creation.”

33. WORKS ON THE N17:

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

AND AGREED

“Now that the by pass of Tubbercurry and the N17 has been shelved by this Government for the foreseeable future restricting the implementation of a traffic management plan for the town that this Council makes the following a priority and calls on the Government and the NRA to provide the necessary funding in 2012

  1. A pedestrian crossing provided in the lower part of Teeling St between Mickey Mac’s pub and the post office exact location to be agreed with the business people.
  2. That the engineering staff re-examine the traffic movement at the Ballina road junction and bring forward proposals as to how best improve safety at this location and have them submitted to the NRA for their approval and funding in 2012”
  3. Cashel Gates junction with N17 (Road 430/N17) be submitted to the NRA for funding in 2012
  4. Junction at Connacht Gold store Achonry ”

I would ask that the members be provided with the up-to-date position on the above schemes from the engineering staff of the Council.”

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

The Road Design Department is in the process of seeking NRA funding in 2012 for the four locations mentioned in the notice of motion and the Council will be kept informed of progress.

25. DATE OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION:

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

“As the election of the President of Ireland is a very important election I will ask that polling day be changed from a Thursday to a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, so that students and people working away from home can exercise their vote.”

26. ROSCOMMON HOSPITAL:

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

AND AGREED

“Recognising the fact that in February this year the Fine Gael spokesperson on Health, Dr James Reilly gave an undertaking in writing that Fine Gael in government would retain the Emergency, Surgical, Medical and other health services at Roscommon Hospital; and further recognising the importance of such medical services to the people of County Roscommon, this Council calls on Fine Gael and Labour in Government to adhere to the commitments made to the people of Roscommon; and further we commend those Fine Gael Councillors in Roscommon who resigned the party whip in protest at the decision of the new Government to renege on its commitments.”

27. HOUSEHOLD UTILITY CHARGE:

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry

Seconded by Councillor J. Lundy

AND AGREED

“I propose that this Council requests the Minister for Environment, Mr. Hogan not to proceed with the new utility charge of €100 per house in it’s present format.”

With the agreement of the members Items 28, 29 and 30 were deferred.

31. CALL ON ARTS SERVICE TO DEVELOP MUSIC BURSARY/ AWARD:

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

“That Sligo County Council Arts Service will consider developing a Music Bursary/ Award to honour the late great traditional musician Peter Horan.”

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

Sligo County Council Arts Service would be happy to respond to this motion during preparations for the next Arts Plan in 2012. The Arts Officer will consult with the Coleman Centre, with Comhaltas and with the Horan family in considering the introduction of an appropriate Bursary or Award which would recognise the contribution of Peter Horan to traditional music in Sligo and beyond.

This was the manner in which 2 new Awards were developed and introduced in the current Arts Plan 2007-2012 to honour the contributions of visual artists John O Leary and Fred Conlon.

32. LINE OF SIGHT AT WOODBROOK HEIGHTS, BALLISODARE:

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

“To ask Sligo County Council to improve the sight line for traffic exiting from Woodbrook Heights Ballisodare on to N59.”

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

The sight distance here toward Ballina is impeded somewhat by a tree and the Area Engineer is to approach the landowner about its removal.

34. JUSTICE FOR MAGDALENES:

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

AND AGREED

“That this Council supports and endorses the campaign by the Justice for Magdalenes (JFM) survivor advocacy group, and in particular their campaign for an apology from the State and the religious orders who ran the Magdalene Laundries, a lump sum compensation scheme for women survivors, a statutory pension reflecting their years of work in the laundry institutions and complete access to their records.”

35. UPGRADE TO STRANDHILL SEWERAGE SCHEME:

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council calls on the Government and the Minister for the Environment to sanction loan approval for the upgrading of the Strandhill (Wastewater) Sewerage Scheme.”

36. DERELICTION ORDER:

With the agreement of the members this Item was deferred.

37. EVENT PROMOTION SIGNS:

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor J. Devins

“To ask this Council to provide a number of sites on the approach roads into Sligo town for the provision of the erection of signs which would promote events which are taking place in Sligo town and surrounding area. These sites would be permanent and the signs designed in such a way that up to 5 events would be promoted at any one time.”

In response Mr. T Kilfeather, Director of Services
stated the following:

This proposal could have some merit in terms of consolidating event signage (i.e. events of a cultural / educational / political / religious / social / recreational / sporting character and not being an event promoted or carried out for commercial purposes) onto a single structure under the control of the Local Authority thereby reducing the proliferation of signage on the approach roads into the town.

In considering this proposal Sligo County Council would need to liaise with the appropriate authorities including the National Roads Authority who are currently undertaking a review of all signage on National Roads. It would be appropriate to refer this matter to the SPC and then report back to the members.

The members agreed that the matter be referred to the appropriate Strategic Policy Group for consideration.

38. ESB AND TELECOM POLES ALONG HOUSE FRONTS:

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor J. Devins

“To ask the Council to clarify the legal position in relation to the moving of ESB poles and telecom poles along house fronts;

  • Who is liable in the event of an accident? 
  • Who is liable if the council has tar sprayed the area?
  • What is the base cost of moving a pole?
  • How does this cost compare to Northern Ireland.
  • Has the council a policy of informing property owners of potential hazards, and their responsibilities? 
  • Are the responsibilities high lighted on granting of planning permission?”

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

The position is as follows:-

  1. Liability after any accident is something that can be determined only after the full facts are known.
  2. It is considered that liability is independent of whether or not an area is tar sprayed.
  3. This can vary in every separate case but it can range from 2,000 euro to over 10,000 euro in some cases, depending on network changes etc.
  4. I do not have a comparison with Northern Ireland.
  5. Many householders have already been informed where planning conditions show that they were to have poles set back etc.

Discussions have in the past taken place with utility companies about ways of minimising the risk by the erection of reflective strips etc.

39. IMPROVEMENT WORKS AT JUNCTION OF ROAD 500/R293, KILFREE:

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

“That funding be provided in the 2012 Road Work Scheme to have improvement works carried out at junction of Road 500/R293 at Kilfree, Gurteen in the interest of road safety.”

In response Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:
This junction has been included in the proposals for consideration under LCAS 2011, against the background of the poor situation financially.

40. SPEED RAMPS AT ST. MARY’S GREEN, COLLOONEY:

As Councillor M. Baker was absent from the meeting it was agreed by the members to defer this Item.

41. VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Marie Gormley on the death of her mother, Bernie Gilligan.

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Seamus Quinn on the death of his sister, Irene Quinn.”

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Eamon Clarke on the death of his mother Bea-Anne Clarke.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Sean and Sheila Golden on the death of their grandchildren, Sean Patrick and Ella May Carolan.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Vincent and Lisa Cuffe on the death of their daughter, Katie Cuffe.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Sean Tempany on the death of his wife, Jeanette Tempany.”

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor J. Devins

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Jackie O’Hara on the death of his mother, Annie O’Hara.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Frank Gilmartin on the death of his mother, Mary Gilmartin.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Chris Durcan on the death of his sister, Philomena Durcan Burrows.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Joe Doohan on the death of his father, Kevin Doohan.”

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

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Teresa McCarrick on the death of her brother, Kevin Doohan.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Dominic Roddy on the death of his brother, Joe Roddy.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Bernadine Perry on the death of her brother, John Mulvaney.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Frank Gilmartin on the death of his mother, Mary Gilmartin.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Eamon Clarke on the death of his mother Bea-Anne Clarke.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Gerry Doohan on the death of his father, Kevin Doohan.”

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

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Conboy on the death of her husband, Kevin Conboy.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Vincent Henry on the death of his mother, Nancy Henry.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Greta Quinn on the death of her brother-in-law,
Fr. Francis Quinn.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Hubert Lyons on the death of his mother, Katie Lyons.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Jacinta Clarke on the death of her mother, Josephine Byrne.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Vincent Conlon on the death of his brother, Frank Conlon.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Anthony Banks on the death of his cousin, Paddy Banks.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Jacinta Kelly on the death of her husband, Jason Kelly.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Margaret Clancy on the death of her mother, Mary Feely.”

42. VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to the Coolaney Tidy Towns Committee on winning the County Awards in the 2011 National Final.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Riverstown and Ballintogher Tidy Towns Committees on winning 2nd and 3rd Place in the County Awards in the 2011 National Final.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Kathleen Scully on the occasion of celebrating her 100th birthday.”

Proposed by Councillor J. Devins
Seconded by Councillor J. Lundy

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to the County Sligo Golf Club Team on winning the Jack O’Sullivan Trophy.”

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor D. Cawley

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Team Hermes, IT Sligo, on winning the 2011 Microsoft Imagine Cup.”

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor D. Cawley

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to the Team and Committee of St. Patrick’s GAA Club, Skreen/Dromard on winning the first round of ‘Celebrity Banistóir’ in Skreen/Dromard Community park, on the 28th August, 2011.”

43. CONFERENCES:

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor J. Devins

AND AGREED

“That the list of Conferences circulated for August and September at this meeting was unanimously approved.”

44. CORRESPONDENCE:

Two additional items of correspondence were circulated at the meeting:

  1. Letter dated 30th August, 2011 from Richard McSweeney re nomination as a presidential candidate.
  2. Email dated 31st August, 2011 from Minister Pat Rabbitte re gas exploration in the ‘North West Carboniferous Basin.’ 

Proposed by Councillor J. Devins
Seconded by Councillor D. Cawley

AND AGREED

“To note correspondence circulated with the Agenda.”

Councillor M. Gormley referred to correspondence relating to the government offices in Tubbercurry and it was;

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

AND AGREED

“That this Council requests Minister Phil Hogan to meet a deputation from this Council regarding the retention of the Government Offices in Tubbercurry.”

45. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

No matters arising.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

None

The meeting ended at 4.50pm


Meeting Date 05/09/2011