Agendas 2010

Agenda of October Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on 4th October 2010 at 11am in Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo


SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL
Corporate Services
Sligo County Council
County Hall
Riverside
Sligo

Phone: 071 9111111

28th September, 2010

TO: The Cathaoirleach and Each Member of the Council

An Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON: Monday, 4th October, 2010

AT: 11 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 September Ordinary Meeting held on the 6th September, 2010. (copy attached)
  2. To confirm the minutes of the Tubbercurry Special Electoral Area Meeting held on the 31st August, 2010 (copy attached)
  3. To confirm the minutes of the Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on the 5th July, 2010 (copy attached)
  4. To confirm the minutes of the Tubbercurry Electoral Area Meeting held on the 20th May, 2010 (copy attached)
  5. To confirm the minutes of the Strategic Policy Committee 1 (Economic Development and Planning Policy) held on the 19th May, 2010. (copy attached)
  6. To confirm the minutes of the Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on the 17th May, 2010 (copy attached)
  7. To confirm the minutes of the Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on the 6th April, 2010 (copy attached)
  8. To approve pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 the disposal of property at Kilkillogue, Mullaghmore, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo to Martin and Mary Boyce (previously circulated)
  9. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 the disposal of 1.153 hectares of land at Ballintogher, and 0.223 hectares of land at Tubbercurry to Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd {see terms of sale * in disposal report} ( previously circulated)
  10. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 the disposal of .6175 hectares of land at Coolaney to Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd {see terms of sale * in disposal report} (previously circulated)
    1. That Sligo County Council being satisfied of their general public utility declare the roads named below to be Public Roads in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Roads Act, 1993.(previously circulated)
      Road NumberLocation
      L-36036-0 Road serving the development of 5 houses known as Mullanes Road at Cuilbeg, Carraroe.
      L-35061-0 Road serving the development of 7 houses known as Carews Estate in Strandhill
      L-76165-0 Road situate in the housing estate of ‘Cluain Carn’ in the townland of Abbeytown, Ballisodare
    2. That Sligo County Council take in charge the following developments:
      • 5 no. houses situate at Mullanes Road, Cuilbeg, Carraroe
      • 7 no. houses situate at Carews Estate, Strandhill
      • Housing estate known as “Cluain Carn” in the townland of Abbeytown, Ballisodare
  12. To seek approval to borrowing a sum not exceeding €5m by way of temporary overdraft for the 6 months to 31st March 2011 in accordance with section 106 of the Local Government Act 2001 (report attached)
  13. To request Council’s approval to over-expenditure in the financial year 2010 to match Departmental allocation for Payments under the Housing Aid for the Elderly, Mobility and Accessibility grants, in accordance with section 104(7) of the Local Government Act, 2001 (report attached)
  14. To adopt the Draft Multi Annual Roadworks Restoration Improvement Schemes 2011-2013 (previously circulated)
  15. To adopt the Draft Proposals for Footpath Enhancement Programme, 2010 (previously circulated)
  16. To consider and adopt the Draft Place Names Policy for Sligo Local Authorities (copy attached)
  17. To consider and note the Draft Sligo Gaol Conservation Plan 2010 for public consultation (copy attached)
  18. To note the Annual Report 2009 of the Audit Committee (report attached)
  19. To fix a date for the 2011 Budget Meeting.
  20. Presentation by Western Development Commission (previously agreed)

DEFERRED MOTION

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. MacManus
    "That Sligo County Council revokes it's decision of February 1st 2010 in relation to the maintenance and construction of the National and Regional Roads in the Borough of Sligo"

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillors G. Mullaney, M. Baker, T. Collery
    “To ask Sligo County Council to ensure that a Polling Station be provided in Ballisodare to facilitate voters who, prior to 2009 Local Elections voted in Ballisodare but who are now registered to vote in Collooney”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That this Council congratulates the Ballymote Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann on being awarded the honour of hosting Fleadh Cheoil Chonnacht 2011, and further recognising the importance of the Provincial Fleadh Cheoil, this Council confirms its intention to provide grant aid for the event which is to take place in Ballymote, June 28th to July 3rd 2011”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. McGrath
    “To call on Sligo County Council to provide funding in the sum of €7,000 for the 2011 Connaught Fleadh which is to be held in Ballymote”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. McGrath
    “To ask Sligo county Council for an update on the taking in charge of Grattan Court Estate, Ballymote”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. McGrath
    “To call on Sligo County Council and the HSE for an update regarding long term plans for HSE Facilities in Ballymote”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy and Councillor M. Baker
    “To request funding from the Council for the Connaught Fleadh Cheol to be held in Ballymote in 2011”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “To call on Sligo County Council to demand the Government to hold an Independent Public Inquiry into the collapse of the Irish Economy and the role of the Financial Regulator, the Central Bank, the Minister for Finance and the Inquiry would examine all related matters for the years from 2005 to 2009 and make ‘Findings’ and ‘Recommendations’ ”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    “That Sligo County Council supports the Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign against cuts in funding to regional drugs taskforces and calls for the Government to allocate the money from the Criminal Assets Bureau to Regional and local Drugs Task Forces to assist in the provision of services in their communities”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That this Council, concerned at the ongoing imposition of regressive policies by the Government, including the termination of the Sustainable Communities Fund and the significant cut-backs in assistance to voluntary and community organisations; appeals to the Government to protect existing services and provide adequate resources to the community and voluntary sector in both urban and rural areas across the country”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “Recognising that the sand bank at the entrance to Mullaghmore Harbour (near the pontoon) is causing significant problems for boat users, this Council calls on the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to provide the Council with the necessary funding to permanently remove the sand bank from the entrance”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “That this Council calls on the Minister for Transport to provide funding in 2011 under the Specific Improvement Grant for
    1. The realignment of bridge structure and completion of works on R.R 294 Cuilpruglish, Mullaghroe and;
    2. Improvements to Knockrawer Bridge on R.R 294
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “That this Council seek approval from the Government to employ outdoor staff as numbers have decreased drastically over the past few years due to the embargo placed on recruitment, this together with health and safety regulations is resulting in men not been available to carry out essential day to day works”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    “That this Council supports the opening of the Western Rail Corridor and requests the Minister for Transport to honour his commitment by funding Stage 2, Athenry to Tuam”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    “Class II and Class III roads are showing various degrees of deterioration in the County as a direct result of lack of funding. I propose that a survey be carried out in each engineering area and a request for emergency funding be forwarded to the Minister for Transport based on the Area Engineers’ Report”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    “Farmers Income are very much dependent on EU Payments, those include Disadvantages Area Scheme, Area Aid and Agri Environment Options Scheme; I propose that the Minister for Agriculture honour all payments due to Farmers at the earliest date and clarify the proposals for Agri Environment Options Scheme and that Farmers are not penalised for genuine discrepancies on claims for Area Aid submitted during the past five years”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “To ask the County Manager to have the position of Estate Officer restored and a person appointed to enable Him/Her to liaise with tenants and residents committees”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “To call on Sligo County Council to remove parking charges from Collooney train station and to state that No Parking Charges will be introduced to Ballisodare, Collooney, Ballinacarrow, Coolaney, Dromore West, Easkey, Enniscrone or any small town or village in County Sligo”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor H. Keaney
    “To call on this Council for an update on their efforts to secure a burial ground for Grange”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor H. Keaney
    “That this Council calls on the Government to ensure that the first cost cutting programme in the forthcoming budget should be to reduce the salaries of all top civil servants and top management in all state and semi state bodies by up to 50% in order to bring them inline with similar levels of remuneration right across Europe”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Collery
    “To ask Sligo County Council to take in charge Knockmuldowney Housing Estate in Ballisodare, Co. Sligo”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Collery
    “To ask Sligo County Council to provide funding for a roundabout at the junction of McKims Shop in Collooney, Co. Sligo”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    “A landslide occurred at Lough Talt, Aclare recently which has blocked the walkway around the lake; I will ask that the Council, Fáilte Ireland and Leader come together to open the walkway as soon as possible in the interest of Tourism and Recreation in the South Sligo area”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    “To ask the County Manager has he applied to the Department of the Environment for funding to upgrade or construct any new walks in the County”
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    “To ask the Director of Services for an update from the NRA regarding the reduction of speed limit on N59 through Corballa Village from Tuffy’s shop to Muddy Burns pub and what funding is in place to carry out works”
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Lyons
    “That Sligo County Council request An Post to provide Postal facilities at Davey’s Shop in Hazelwood”
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    “To provide pedestrian crossings on the main road and Airport Road Strandhill to allow safe access to the football grounds”
  27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    “To call on the Government to work with local agencies to form a Task Force as a matter of urgency to address the issue of job creation in the Sligo are”
  28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. McLoughlin
    “To call on the Council to remove old and unsightly road signage throughout the County”
  29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney
    “To call on Iarnród Éireann to provide parking meters that accept credit cards and notes at their stations in the County in light of the introduction of parking charges at railway stations”
  30. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney
    “To call on the Director of Service for Infrastructure to provide an update on Ballinafad Sewerage Scheme”
  31. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “That Sligo County Council would immediately carry out repair works to the damaged wall located on the Collooney side of the Railway Bridge located on Road No. 308, Coolaney to Collooney Road in the interests of safety”
  32. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “That Sligo County Council would urgently put in place safety measures on the N17 Road at Thornhill Bridge, Ballinacarrow in light of the number of serious accidents which occur at this location; that the Council would erect a number of warning signs and lights to clearly portray the hazardous nature of this location, in the interests of the safety of all those who use this road, and in light of the high traffic volumes on this route”
  33. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “That Sligo County Council would enter into meaningful discussion with Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd, to ascertain if it is possible that land owned by Sligo County Council in Coolaney Village, and handed over to this group, can be obtained by the Coolaney Community for the purposes of providing a Business Park in Coolaney Village. That the Council would work in partnership with the Community and with the Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd in light of the reduced demand for housing units, and the greater demand for job creation and innovation, and given its close and strategic location beside the Western Rail Corridor, which will be in the pipeline for completion from Claremorris to Collooney in the coming years”
  34. Votes of Sympathy
  35. Votes of Congratulations
  36. Conferences
  37. Correspondence
    1. Letter dated 31st August, 2010 from the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport regarding funding for Arts Programme.
    2. Letter dated 2nd September, 2010 from the Courts Service regarding the retention of the Courts Service in Ballymote.
    3. Letter dated 7th September, 2010 from the Department of Justice, Equality and law Reform regarding retention of Courts Service in Ballymote.
    4. E-Direct dated 9th September, 2010 from the Irish Council Against Blood Sports regarding RISE Campaign.
    5. Letter dated 9th September, 2010 from the Courts Service regarding the future of Easkey Courthouse.
    6. Letter dated 14th September, 2010 from no. 10 Downing Street regarding ‘Na Fianna Éireann’ banner.
    7. Letter dated 16th September, 2010 from the Department of Justice Equality and Law Reform regarding review of penalty points system for drink driving offences.
    8. Letter dated 17th September, 2010 from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding taxing on commercial vehicles.
    9. Letter dated 20th September, 2010 from the Department of Transport regarding funding for regional roads in South Sligo.
    10. Letter dated 20th September, 2010 from the Department of Health & Children regarding transfer of cancer services from Sligo General Hospital.
    11. Letter dated 21st September, 2010 from the Department of Health & Children regarding downgrading of services at Sligo General Hospital.
    12. Letter dated 22nd September from the Department of Department of Justice Equality and Law Reform regarding Tubbercurry Garda Station.
    13. Letter dated 23rd September, 2010 from Monaghan Town Council regarding resolution passed in relation to proposed increase in ESB Charges.
    14. Letter dated 24th September, 2010 from the Department of Health & Children regarding downgrading of services at Sligo General Hospital.
    15. Letter dated 27th September, 2010 from the Department of Transport regarding additional funding for regional roads in South Sligo.
  38. Matters Arising from Minutes
  39. Any Other Business

 


Meeting Date 04/10/2010