Agendas 2008

Agenda of May Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council on 12th May 2008

Corporate Services
Sligo County Council
County Hall
Riverside
Sligo

Phone: 071 9111111

6th May 2008

TO: 

THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL

An Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON: 

12th May 2008

AT: 

11.00AM

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 Adjourned Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on the 14th of April 2008.  (copy attached)
2. To confirm the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on the 7th of April 2008.  (copy attached)
3. To confirm the minutes of the Dromore West Area Meeting held on the 4th of March 2008.  (copy attached)
4. To confirm the minutes of the SPC1 Meeting held on the 20th February 2008.  (copy attached)
5. To confirm the minutes of the Dromore West Area Meeting held on the 12th of November 2007.  (copy attached)
6. To confirm the minutes of the Ballymote Area Meeting held on the 13th November 2007.  (copy attached)
7. “To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at Shroof, Monasteraden, Co. Sligo to Michael & Margaret Christie”. (Previously circulated)
8. “To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, the proposed construction of a new Sludge holding tank and Sludge mixing tank at North Sligo Water Treatment Works in the Townland of Barnaderg, Co. Sligo”. (report attached)
9. “To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, the proposed construction of a new Storm Water Holding Tank, at Sea Field, Cliff Road, Carrowhubbuck South Td, Enniscrone, County Sligo”.   (report attached)
10. To consider proposed variation no. 6 to the Sligo & Environs Development Plan 2004 –2010 to show a corridor for a Sligo Western Bypass.  (previously circulated)
11. To consider the adoption of Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme - Western Distributor Road previously circulated.  (report attached)
12. To note the Costing Version of the previously adopted 2008 budget. (report attached).

DEFERRED MOTIONS

13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    
    “To ask the Environment Section to confirm that they are carrying out a study on ground water in the County.  If so what are the implications of this study
14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    
    “To ask the County Manager will Council officials be carrying out farm inspections regarding the nitrate directive 2008”.
15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor V. Cawley
    
    “That this meeting set a date for the first meeting for the re establishment of the homeless forum and that all agencies that had been involved in the last forum be requested to nominate a representative to attend.  Further that this council also select members onto the forum”.
16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. MacManus
    
    “That Sligo County Council calls on the Fianna Fáil/PD/Green coalition to honour the pre-election promises made by Fianna Fáil in relation to cutting primary school class size”.
17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    "To seek clarification of a letter issued by Veolia water to consumers recently relating to interest charges and penalty payments”.
18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    
    “That in the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety on the Cuilbeg Road, Carraroe, that speed limit signs be erected and the footpath extended to the St John’s GAA Park”.
19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    
    “To request a report on the Roadworks scheme in Strandhill, including Urgent works on the Upper Road and the upgrading of footpaths from the church to the promenade”.
20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    
    “To request that County Council in the interest of safety provide a footpath at Kilmacowen at the school bus drop off point”.
21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor I. Fox
    “To ask the Director of Services for Infrastructure if;
    1. Any funding was applied for in 2008 for the completion of Calry Road.
    2. If there was a favourable response from the Department of the Environment in relation to the funding.
    3. When will work commence on the completion of the Calry Road
22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor I. Fox
    
    "To ask Sligo County Council for an up to date report on the public water scheme in Calry which supplies Ballynamona and Loughanelteen”.
23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor I. Fox“To ask the Director of Services for Infrastructure to relieve the problem of road flooding at Calry village beside the church and hall”.

MOTIONS

24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
    
    “To ask the County Manager what procedures are in place particularly in the infrastructure section of Sligo County Council to safeguard Councillor’s proposals agreed with staff where confidentiality should be held while awaiting confirmation”.
25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney
    “To ask the Director of Services for Infrastructure to replace the safety railing on the footpath under the railway bridge on Knockbeg Road, Collooney in the interest of public safety”.
26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    
    “The serious problems affecting Irish illegal Emigrants in the USA has been well documented, I propose that Sligo County Council request the Minister for Foreign Affairs and An Taoiseach to negotiate their legalisation as a matter of urgency”.
27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor V. Cawley
    
    “That this Council pass a vote of no confidence in the HSE, its policies and proposals and calls for its powers and functions to be taken back by Government”.
28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Barrett and J. Queenan
    
    “To ask the County Manager to enter into discussions with the H.S.E with regard to the provision of a new Primary Care Centre in Dromore West”.
29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Barrett
    
    “That this Council liaise with Coillte to ensure view is restored on the North Edge of the Ladies Brae Road, and the area cleaned up where trees have been cut down”.
30. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. MacManus
    
    “That Sligo County Council refuses to make Variation NO.6 of Sligo and Environs Development Plan 2004-2010 to show a corridor for a Sligo Western Bypass as previously proposed by officials of this Council”.
31. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor I. Fox
    
    “To ask Sligo County Council to extend public water mains from Keelogyboy junction to the last house at the County Boundary”.
32. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor I. Fox
    
    “To ask the Director of Services for Infrastructure what plans are in place to improve the road entering from both sides of Calry village eg public lighting, road signage, speed limits and ramps in the interest of public safety”.
33. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. McGrath
    To ask Sligo County Council to zone lands as outlined on the attached map; to permit the use of these lands to provide a living Health Medical Facility at Ballybrennan, Ballymote, Co Sligo and allow to proceed for compliance with the planning and development acts, 2000-2004 as amended.
34. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    
    “That this Council request a representative from Eircom to address a Council meeting regarding removal of dangerous poles and what proposals they have to provide broadband in the county”
35. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    
    “I propose that this Council requests the Minister for Health and present Government to protect the welfare of General Medical Services card holders in the present dispute between the H.S.E and pharmacy owners over drug prices and prescription charges”.
36. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    
    “To propose that facilities for a pedestrian crossing be located in Coolaney village in accordance with the requests of Community Development Association”.
37. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. McGrath
    To ask the Minister for Justice to retain the Court Services in Ballymote”
38. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    
    “To request Sligo County Council to put safety measures in place at the Holy Family National School, Tubbercurry on the R294 in the interest of safety for the children, parents and teachers”.
39. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    
    “To ask that Sligo County Council provide a pedestrian crossing in Coolaney village as requested by Coolaney Development Company.”
40. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    
    “That Sligo County Council carry out urgent road repair works in the village of Cloonacool in the interest of road safety.
41. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    
    “To Ask the Director of Services for Housing to consider purchasing a portion of land from County Sligo V.E.C. at Easkey to ensure the safety of the local authority residents at Woodlands Crescent Estate in Easkey”.
42. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    
    “To Ask the Director of Services to consider Traffic Calming measures in Rathlee Village on R297.
43. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    
    That this Council calls on the Government and the HSE to retain and further develop the cancer surgical and diagnostic services at Sligo General Hospital, and further, recognising the absence of a Centre of Excellence North of a line from Dublin to Galway, this Council calls on the new Taoiseach and the Government to seriously consider providing an additional Centre of Excellence in Sligo.”
44. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    
    “To request the Council in the interest of safety to improve footpath from Gallagher House, Tubbercurry to Ballina Road Junction”
45. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Devins
    
    “That Sligo County Council agree that to locate the Western Bypass in an area between the two Sea Roads would not be consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development in the area. Therefore, Sligo County Council will locate the Western Bypass west of the second Sea Road with a view to ensuring that the accepted negative impact on those people living between the two Sea Roads be prevented, I propose that the content of this motion be enshrined in the existing development plan and all future development plans”.
46. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Devins
    
    “That Sligo County Council accept that to locate the Western Bypass in an area between the two Sea Roads would be considered to be unreasonable in all the circumstances and in particular to the detrimental planning affects on the residents in the area. Therefore, Sligo County Council as part of an environmental impact assessment of the Western Bypass will not consider that area between the two Sea Roads as it is accepted that it is not a suitable alternative, I propose that the content of this motion be enshrined in the existing development plan and all future development plans”. 
47. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Sherlock
    
    “To ask this Council for a update on discussions with the developer of Abhainn Mor Estate in Collooney regarding outstanding planning matters to the satisfaction of the residents”.
48. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    
    “To ask the County Manager to indicate when it is expected that the refurbishment works will commence on the outdoor swimming pool at Deadman’s Point, Rosses Point and to ask if the works will be financed from the proceeds of Development contributions or from other sources.”
49. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    
    “That the Council be provided with a report on the agreement entered into by the Council with regard to the renting of space in a premises in High Street/Old Market Street including details as to when the Council entered into the rental agreement, the terms of the lease, the size of the area which the Council has decided to rent, the annual rent of the offices, the cost per square foot, the purpose of renting the premises, whether other property owners/agents were requested to submit details/costing for similar size office space which they might have available for rent and what method was used by the Council to ascertain value for money.” 
50. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney and M. Baker
    
    “To ask the Director of Services for Infrastructure to investigate the possibility of extending the public sewer on L5401-0 as far as speed limit sign from the South Side entering Riverstown”.
51. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney
    “To ask the Director of Services for Infrastructure to impose a weight restriction on road No. L13031-0 to avoid its further deterioration”.
52. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “To request the Council in the interest of safety to replace footpaths on the Tubbercurry road out of Gurteen from O’Grady’s Filling Station to the Rathmadder Housing Estate”
53. Votes of Sympathy
54. Votes of Congratulations
55. Conferences
56. Correspondence
    1. Letter dated 15th April 2008 from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding the nomination of County Sligo for a pilot project and grant aid on water harvesting measures.  (copy attached)
    2. Letter dated 15th April 2008 from Minister Jimmy Devins regarding cancer treatment in Sligo General Hospital.  (copy attached)
    3. Letter dated 18th April 2008 from Clonmel Borough Council regarding a resolution passed in relation to the driving test waiting list.  (copy attached)
    4. Letter dated 20th April 2008 from the Arts Council regarding funding to artistic and cultural projects and events in Sligo.  (copy attached)
    5. Letter dated 21st April 2008 from the Department of Health and Children acknowledging receipt of letter regarding cancer services in Sligo.  (copy attached)
    6. Letter dated 22nd April 2008 from the Passage West Town Council regarding resolution passed in relation to road works.  (copy attached)
    7. Letter received 23rd April 2008 from the Taoiseach acknowledging receipt of letter in relation to asserting Ireland’s vital national interest at the highest level in Europe by rejecting Mandelson’s concessions.  (copy attached)
    8. Letter dated 25th April 2008 from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food regarding WTO negotiations.  (copy attached)
    9. Letter dated 28th April 2008 from the Department of Education and Science regarding funding for Ransboro National School for basic IT equipment. (copy attached)
    10. Letter dated 30th April 2008 from Minister Jimmy Devins acknowledging receipt from Minister Mary Harney regarding cancer treatment in Sligo General Hospital.  (copy attached)
57. Matters Arising from Minutes
58. Any Other Business
    
    “To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, the proposed construction of a new Sludge holding tank and Sludge mixing tank at North Sligo Water Treatment Works in the Townland of Barnaderg, Co. Sligo”.  (report attached)

Meeting Date 12/05/2008