Agendas 2012

Agenda of June Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday 11th June 2012 at 11am in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo


Corporate Services
Sligo County Council
County Hall
Riverside
Sligo

 

Phone: (071) 9111111

5th June, 2012

 

TO:    THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL

An Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON:    Monday, 11th June, 2012

AT:     11.00 AM

IN:     The Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

You are requested to attend.

 

F. Mac Nabb
Meetings Administrator

 

CLÁR

  1. To confirm the Minutes of the Ordinary May Meeting held on 14th May, 2012. (copy attached)
  2. To confirm the Minutes of the Adjourned Special Meeting held on 2nd May, 2012.(copy attached)
  3. To confirm the Minutes of the Dromore West Electoral Area Meeting held on 20th February, 2012. (copy attached)
  4. To confirm the Minutes of the Dromore West Electoral Area Meeting held on 23rd January, 2012. (copy attached)
  5. To confirm the Minutes of the Dromore West Electoral Area Meeting held on 12th September, 2011. (copy attached)
  6. To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo County Council Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on 2nd April, 2012. (copy attached)
  7. To transfer Land between Sligo County Council and Strandhill Community Park Ltd. Lands at Killaspugbrone, Barony of Carbury, Strandhill, Co Sligo. Which shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of the notice dated 4th April 2012 under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001. (previously circulated)
  8. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at Rathmadder, Gurteen, Co. Sligo to Patricia McDonagh. (previously circulated)
  9. To appoint a Chairperson to Strategic Policy Committee 3 – Transportation and Infrastructural Policy following the resignation of Councillor Patsy Barry.
  10. To approve proposals for funding to Tidy Towns, Burial Grounds, Community and Voluntary groups, Heritage and Arts organisations under programme for 2012. (report to follow)
  11. To approve in accordance with Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992, and Regulations made thereunder, provision of assistance to Sophia Housing Association Ltd in the sum of €9,193,734 i.e. Capital Assistance scheme in the amount of €3,576,088, Capital Loan and Subsidy scheme in the amount of €5,190,146 and Communal Facility in the amount of €427,500. (copy attached)
  12. To consider report in relation to the taking in charge of the following estate: “Cloch Oir”, Carney, Co. Sligo. (copy attached)
  13. To consider report in relation to the taking in charge of the following estate: “Ardaun”, Monasteraden, Co. Sligo. (copy attached)
  14. To consider offer of Grant (€48,750 maximum) from Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine towards repair works at Enniscrone Pier and requirement for matched Council Funding.(copy attached) 
  15. To note the Rural Water Allocations for 2012. (copy attached)
  16. Presentation by Alan McHugh, Project Manager, Grid West Project, EirGrid.
  17. Presentation by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Sligo Branch.

 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor H. Keaney
    “To call on this Council to work closely with all the Tidy Towns committees and voluntary groups over the coming months, to ensure that we achieve the most effective cleanup of our roadsides this spring time and throughout the rest of the year; and in a effort to help promote this objective and increase the public awareness of the County's anti litter policy, that the Council use an anti litter slogan in all its advertising in the future.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. McGarry
    “That Sligo County Council is provided with a full and detailed report on all planning applications since 2005 that were subject to Part 5 and have not yet complied with the planning regulations. And furthermore, what are the eight developments that were included in the 2000 NAMA properties.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney & Councillor P. McGrath
    “To call on the Director of Services for Housing, Ms Dorothy Clarke to allow lands in Collooney, beside the GAA pitch, for use by the Collooney Allotment Group.”
     

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. MacManus
    “To ask the County Manager what preventive actions Sligo County Council has taken to stop the ongoing illegal dumping between the green Road andTobernalt Bay.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Barrett
    “That this Council take immediate measures to improve sight distance and to provide directional signs on the N59 at Junction with Road 1 in the interest of safety.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Barrett
    “That this Council provide crash barriers in the interest of safety on the N17 at Carrowntavy, east of Templehouse Junction.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy & Councillor M. Baker
    “This Council agrees that any house, which does not comply with standards required by regulations now in force for letting for social housing or private sector rented accommodation, be eligible for exemption from NPPR and the Household Charge, and that certification confirming this exemption be available to the owners of such houses from their Local Authority.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Devins
    “Recognising the collaboration of bodies involved in the tourism industry for the development of a Sligo Brand.  Sligo County Council support the roll-out of Sligo- Sets your Spirit Free and consent to adopting the brand on all SCC headed paper and for use on the website. This will be in addition to the crest of the local authority and not to replace it.”  
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Barry
    “To ask the Director of Services for an update of progress on the Waste Water Treatment Plants at Grange, Strandhill and Tubbercurry, known as a bundle.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Barry
    “To ask the Director of Services to bring a schedule of properties before this Council with a view to discussing the sale of the most beneficial of same to this Council.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “To ask Sligo County Council to make safe the dangerous wall adjacent to green area at Woodbrook Heights, Ballisodare.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “To ask Sligo County Council to examine the rain water problem on Road 306 at Stonehall, Ballisodare.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “To ask the County Manager why the terms of reference for the Financial Appraisal were put in place without the elected Council being consulted.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That the County Manager provide the Council with a report indicating the reason or reasons why Sligo County Council did not seek any form of security from developers for the phased payments of Development Contributions in respect of (a) the development at Lissadell Park, Cullaghmore 04/699; (b) the development at the Hawthorns, Carraroe 04/1072; (c) the development at Dorrins Strand, Strandhill 05/296; (d) the development at the Mill, Ballisodare 03/808; (e) the commercial and residential development in Ballisodre 04/1504.”  
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “Water consumers in the Carrowreagh Knox area are experiencing ongoing problems with the water supply due to major leaks. What proposals have this council got to carry out improvement to the supply to eliminate the hardship these people are going through? ”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Baker
    “To ask Sligo County Council for an updated report on a housing estate at Cherry Tree Park in Riverstown.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Baker
    “To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Simon Coveney, to carry out spot checks for TB on deer, as the occurrence of TB has notably increased over the past year.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “Noting that a new sand bank has appeared at the entrance to Mullaghmore Harbour (near the pontoon) which is causing significant problems for boat users, this Council asks that a plan to permanently remove the sand bank be prepared, and when completed that an application be made to the relevant government department for grant aid to implement the agreed plan.”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “That traffic calming measures be put in place on theCharlestown Roadout of Tubbercurry.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor H. Keaney
    “To ask the Council to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to ensure that the sand dunes in Rosses Point are made as safe as possible and that there is adequate signage to make the public aware off the dangers of walking and playing in the area off the sand dunes.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor H. Keaney
    “To ask the Council to take in charge the housing estate of Cloch Oir, Cullaghmore, Carney.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “Due to the numerous representations I have received and the ongoing dangers existing at Gurteen Cross; that this Council make it a priority location and that proposals are drawn up and a submission made to the NRA for funding for the provision of traffic lights.”
  20. Votes of Sympathy
  21. Votes of Congratulations
  22. Conferences
  23. Correspondence
    1. Letter dated 9th May, 2012 from the Office of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government acknowledging receipt of letter re Draft Water Sector Reforms.
    2. Email dated 16th May, 2012 from Fingal County Council regarding resolution passed by council re the Bank of Ireland building on College Green,Dublin.
    3. Letter dated 22nd May, 2012 from the Office of the Minister for Justice and Equality acknowledging receipt of letter.
    4. Letter dated 23rd May, 2012 from the Minister for Health regarding Cregg House,Sligo.
    5. Letter dated 23rd May, 2012 from the Office of An Taoiseach regarding driving licence administration.
    6. Letter dated 23rd May, 2012 from the Office of An Taoiseach regarding Family Resource Centres.
    7. Letter dated 23rd May, 2012 from the Office of An Taoiseach regarding Cregg House.
    8. Letter dated 23rd May, 2012 from the Office of An Taoiseach acknowledging receipt of letter.
    9. Letter dated 25th May, 2012 from the OPW regarding coastal erosion in Strandhill.
    10. Letter dated 29th May, 2012 from the Office of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government regarding the draft water sector reforms.
    11. Letter dated 28th May, 2012 from the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs regarding the Family Resource Centre Programme.
    12. Letter dated 28th May, 2012 from the Office of the Minister for Transport and Sport acknowledging receipt of letter re driving licence administration.
    13. Letter dated 28th May, 2012 from the Office of the Minister for Transport and Sport acknowledging receipt of letter regarding rural transport.
    14. Letter dated 28th May, 2012 from Waterford City Council regarding resolutions passed by the members at the May monthly meeting.
    15. Letter dated 29th May, 2012 from the Minister for Health re the Family Resource Centres.
    16. Letter dated 1st June, 2012 from Corporate Services, Sligo Borough Council informing members of the commemoration ceremony to remember Irish men and women who have died in past wars.
  24.  Matters Arising from Minutes
  25. Any Other Business

 


Meeting Date 11/06/2012