Agendas 2007

Agenda of September Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council on 3rd September 2007

Corporate Services
Sligo County Council
County Hall
Riverside
Sligo

Phone: 071 9111111

28th August 2007

TO: 

THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL

An Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON: 

3rd September 2007

AT: 

11.00 am

IN: 

Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

You are requested to attend.

Signed
F. Mac Nabb
Meetings Administrator

 

CLÁR

1. To confirm the minutes of the Ordinary meeting of the Council held on the 2nd of July 2007.   (copy attached)
2. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of lands at Collooney, Co. Sligo”.  (previously circulated)
3. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of lands at Ballintogher, Co. Sligo”.  (previously circulated)
4. “To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at 2, Orchard Grove, Carney, Co. Sligo to Bernadette Duffy”.  (previously circulated)
5. “To approve 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), the construction of 36 (no.) dwelling houses and all associated site development works at Tobercurry Td., Tobercurry, Co. Sligo”.  (previously circulated)
6. “To approve 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 construction of dwelling house, septic tank and percolation area, access onto public road and all associated site development works at Rathmulpatrick, Drumnacool, Co. Sligo”.  (copy attached)
7. “To approve 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 construction of dwelling house, septic tank and percolation area, access onto public road and all associated site development works at Rooghan, Sooey, Co. Sligo”.  (copy attached)
8. “To approve 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) the construction of a dwelling house, septic tank and percolation area, access onto public road and all associated site development works at Branchfield, Drumfin, Co. Sligo”.   (copy attached)
9. “To approve 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), the construction of dwelling house, septic tank and percolation area, access onto public road and all associated site development works at Lavally Td., Ballintogher, Co. Sligo.  (copy attached)
10. To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended), the proposed improvement works to the above sewerage works at Rathscanlan, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. (copy attached)
11. To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended), the proposed improvement works to the sewerage scheme at Cloontyprocklis Townland, Grange, Co. Sligo.  (copy attached)
12. To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended), the proposed improvement works to the above sewerage works at Killaspugbrone, Strandhill, Co. Sligo.  (copy attached)
13. To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended), the demolition of a single storey cottage at the Kilsellagh Reservoir Site, Calry, Co. Sligo.  (copy attached)
14. To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended), the proposed construction of a new pumping station at Drumkilsellagh, Calry, Co. Sligo.  (copy attached)
15. To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended), the proposed construction of a new storage reservoir at Glackbaun, Calry, Co. Sligo.  (copy attached)
16. To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended), the proposed pumping station at Rathonoragh Townland, Cummeen, Co. Sligo.  (copy attached)
17. To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended), the proposed temporary extension to the above sewerage works at Killaspugbrone, Strandhill, Co. Sligo.  (copy attached)
18. To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended), the proposed construction of a new reservoir in the townland of Shanlough (Leyny By.), Coolaney, Co. Sligo.  (copy attached)
19. To adopt the Higher Education Grant Scheme for 2007.   (report attached)
20. “To consider for adoption draft policy on hedgecutting as recommended by SPC No. 3 Transportation and Infrastructure (copy attached)”

DEFERRED MOTIONS

21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. McGarry
    
    “That Sligo County Council approve a variation to the Carney Mini-Plan to allow lands on the attached map marked Y – Shaded Yellow two and a half acres approximately to be rezoned from agricultural to residential lands”.
22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    
    “That Sligo County Council provide lights on the Cuilbeg Road toward Lake View School Carraroe and the Holy Well”.
23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    
    “That Sligo County Council examine with a view to eliminating the causes the flooding at Scarden, Strandhill Road (in the area of Dorman’s, Mannix and Hargadon houses)”.
24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    
    “To enquire regarding the Council’s Policy in taking charge of new Housing Estates completed within the county”.

 MOTIONS

25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan and Councillor M. Barrett
    “We will ask the Director of Services for Housing, Ms Dorothy Clarke, to request Minister Noel Ahern, who has responsibility for Local Authority Housing to review the proposed Housing Development of 77 houses in Dromore West with regard to (a) Density  
    (b) Design  (c) Entrance  (d)  Essential Services”
26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Barrett
    
    I will ask the Director of Services for an update on the delivery of broadband from Dromore West to Beltra”.
27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    
    “I will request Sligo County Council to take in charge Rockfield Manor Estate in Coolaney at the earliest possible opportunity”.
28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Barrett
    
    “That this Council calls on Minister O’Cuiv to revitalise the farm modernisation scheme”.
29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    
    “That this council calls on the National Roads Authority in the interest of road safety to provide funding for the provision of a pedestrian crossing in the village of Ballinacarrow”.
30. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    
    “That Sligo County Council and the NRA provide a pedestrian crossing in Ballinacarrow village for school children and adults in the interest of road safety”.
31. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    
    “To ask the County Manager if the Council has investigated the letter of complaint from the residents of the Rockfield Manor housing estate, Coolaney, which was submitted to the Councils Enforcement Section in July, and to ask the Manager what action the Council is taking with regard to the complaints highlighted in the correspondence”.
32. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    
    “To request the N.R.A and Sligo County Council to provide a pedestrian crossing on Road N. 17 in Ballinacarrow to promote road safety for pedestrians particularly children”.
33. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    
    “As County Sligo has very high levels of radon, I request Sligo County Council to work in co-operation with the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland to maximise awareness amongst householders, and protect residents from the effects of this silent killer”.
34. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    
    “That this Council calls on the Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government Mr John Gormley to have applications for the Rural Renewal Tax Relief processed without any further delay”.
35. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Barry
    
    “To ask the Director of Services for an update of the position on the provision of a burial ground for the Grange/Cliffoney area”.
36. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
    
    “To ask the County Manager to provide a floating marina or pontoon at timber jetty at Ballast Quay as a matter of urgency”.
37. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. McGrath
    
    “I will ask Sligo County Council to provide a water connection at Carrownanty graveyard in Ballymote”.
38. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    
    “To request that Sligo County Council and the Kilvarnet Cemetery Care Committee proceed with work on the boundary wall of Kilvarnet Cemetery without further delay in the interest of public safety”.
39. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney
    
    “To call on Sligo County Council to send a deputation to meet the National Roads Authority to progress the funding and construction of the Cloonamahon to Castlebaldwin bypass”.
40. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney
    
    “To call on Sligo County Council to provide a set down area for a bus at Cloghogue school”.
41. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney
    
    “To call on Sligo County Council to repair the footpaths in Kiernan Avenue Collooney and to provide traffic calming on the road between Upper and Lower Kiernan Avenue”.
42. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    
    “Consumers in the Bunninadden/Killavil/Gurteen areas are constantly experiencing breakdowns in the water supply due to leaks on the line I am calling on Sligo County Council to apply for funding to have this section upgraded”.
43. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    
    “That Sligo County Council provide assistance to the newly formed Sports Development Committee in Strandhill”.
44. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    
    “To ask the Director of Services for a progress report on the provision of sewerage treatment plants at Cliffoney and Mullaghmore”.
45. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    
    “That Sligo County Council call on the newly appointed Minister of State Deputy Jimmy Devins to ensure that there will be no cut backs in the 2007 budget for Sligo General Hospital”.
46. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor I. Fox
    
    “To call on Sligo County Council to set up a meeting with Ministers with North South Ministerial Council in Armagh with a view to seek funding for the upgrading of the N. 16 route”.
47. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor I. Fox
    
    “That Sligo County Council call on the Minister for Environment and Local Government, Mr John Gormley to make the necessary funding available to carry out improvement works on the Calry Road 267”.
48. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    
    That the Council be provided with a full report regarding the preservation of public rights of way at Carrowdough, Culleenamore.”
49. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    
    “That the Council be provided with a report (a) indicating the level of funding received by the Council under the National Disability Strategy in each year since 2005 (b) giving a breakdown indicating where the funding was spent each year.”
50. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. McGrath
    
    “To ask Sligo County Council for an update regarding the current position for (a) Fire Station (b) Library (c) Area Office and a possible starting date for each of the above”.
51. Votes of Sympathy
52. Votes of Congratulations
53. Conferences
54. Correspondence
    1. Letter dated 3rd July 2007 from Ms Bridie Sweeney, Riverbrooke project, regarding the Presentation to Sligo County Council.  (copy attached)
    2. Correspondence received 13th July 2007 from the Office of Public Works, regarding Knocknarea.  (copy attached)
    3. Letter dated 17th July 2007 from An Bord Pleanála, acknowledging receipt of letter in relation to Ref: 01961 Meteor Mobile Communications Ltd.  (copy attached)
    4. Letter dated 17th July 2007 from Iarnród Éreann, acknowledging receipt of letter in relation to N17 Road Works, Drainage work on the line between Bellaghy and Collooney and Introduction of an early morning train from Sligo to Dublin.  (copy attached)
    5. Letter received 19th July 2007 from Fermoy Town Council, regarding resolution passed in relation to third level students.  (copy attached)
    6. Correspondence received 19th July 2007 from Leitrim County Council, regarding resolution passed in relation to drug testing of drivers.  (copy attached)
    7. Letter dated 23rd July 2007 from the National Roads Authority, regarding signage on N17 at Achonry.  (copy attached)
    8. Letter dated 24th July 2007 from the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mr. Martin Cullen regarding free travel pass scheme.  (copy attached)
    9. Letter dated 30th July 2007 from Bus Éireann, regarding Sunday service to both Rosses Point and Strandhill.  (copy attached)
    10. Letter dated 31st July 2007 from the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr. Micheal Martin regarding problem of manufacturing jobs in this County.  (copy attached)
    11. Letter dated 1st August 2007 from the National Roads Authority, regarding improvement works at local road junction 430 at Cashel South and the N17.  (copy attached)
    12. Letter dated 3rd August 2007 from the National Roads Authority, regarding the Tubbercurry Bypass.  (copy attached)
    13. Letter dated 21st August 2007 from the Mid West Regional Authority, regarding resolution passed in relation to Aer Lingus decision to discontinue the Shannon/Heathrow Service.  (copy attached)
    14. Letter dated 23rd of August from the Southern and Eastern Regional Assembly regarding the decision of Aer Lingus to end the Shannon/Heathrow route.  (copy attached)
55. Matters Arising from Minutes
56. Any Other Business

Meeting Date 03/09/2007