Agendas 2013

Agenda of January Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on 14th January 2013

1. To confirm the minutes of the Annual Budget Meeting held on 17^th December, 2012. (copy attached)
2. To confirm the Minutes of the Ordinary December Meeting held on 3^rd December, 2012.(copy attached)
3. To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo County Council Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on 5^th November, 2012. (copy attached)
4. To confirm the Minutes of the SPC 1 – Economic Development and Planning Policy Meeting held on 25^th October, 2012.(copy attached)
5. To confirm the Minutes of the SPC 4 – Housing Policy, Social and Cultural Development Meeting held on 6^th September, 2012. (copy attached)
6. To confirm the Minutes of the SPC 4 – Housing Policy, Social and Cultural Development Meeting held on 29^th February, 2012. (copy attached)
7. 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.

Road Number	Location and Terminal Points
L-77091-0	Road situate in the housing estate of ‘Radharc na gCaislean’ in the townland of Collooney.
L-77092-0	Road situate in the housing estate of ‘Abhainn Mór in the townland of Collooney.

(b)  That Sligo County Council take in charge the following developments:

• Housing estate known as ‘Radharc na gCaislean’ in Collooney, Co. Sligo
• Housing estate known as ‘Abhainn Mór in Collooney, Co. Sligo

8. To consider report in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge the estate known as ‘Radharc na Mara’, Burma Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo. (report attached)
9. To consider report in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge the estate known as ‘Bramble Hollow’, Collooney, Co. Sligo. (report attached)
10. To consider report in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge the estate known as ‘Oakbridge’, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo. (report attached)
11. “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 design and upgrade of the R294/N17 Road Junctions in Tobercury.” (report attached)
12. “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 N4 Traffic Improvement scheme (the widening of Hughes Bridge).” (report attached)

 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney and 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.”
14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. McGarry
    “In response to recent reports which have confirmed that Sligo General Hospital is operating with a budgetary deficit. I call on Sligo County Council to ask the Minister if the allocated budget is realistic given the operational costs of the hospital and to review this budget in light of these findings.”
15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. McGarry
    “To call on Minister Reilly to provide ‘Breast Check’ with the resources necessary to enable them to provide a follow up mammography service until the necessary staff are recruited at Sligo General Hospital to provide same.”
16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. McGarry
    “To ask the Department of the Marine for an update as to the status of the Marina, which was proposed for Rosses Point in 2004.”
17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    “To ask the Director of Services what data base did officials use when sending out letters to people in the county regarding the Household Charge.”   
18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    “To call on the Minister for Justice to put more resources in place to protect people and their properties from the ongoing robberies that are taking place in our county.”

 

MOTIONS

19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. McLoughlin
    “I call on Sligo County Council to outline to this monthly meeting the timeframe for works to begin on the Strandhill Coastal Erosion scheme, which has been grant funded by the OPW to the amount of €290,000 and furthermore, if the Director of Services could provide the full details on the works proposed which are warmly welcomed and when completion is expected for the project?” 
20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. McLoughlin
    “I call on Sligo County Council to investigate the very poor water pressure at Drumiskibbole, Sligo and if the Senior Engineer could provide this authority with proposals to ensure this location has proper water pressure?”
21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. McLoughlin
    “I call on Sligo County Council to provide proper signage to link a number of tourist visitor locations at Strandhill including, Knocknarae and Carrowmore and if the local authority could provide me with any proposals by the agencies, namely, OPW, Leader, Sligo County Council and Sligo Tourism to work together to provide this vital infrastructure to ensure we get the tourists into Strandhill and that they are aware of all locations of interest and that they are linked.”
22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “To call on Sligo County Council to provide funds as a matter of urgency to provide a pedestrian crossing at Main Street, Ballisodare and Dromore West, in the interest of public safety.”
23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillors P. McGrath, G. Mullaney, T. Collery and M. Baker
    “To ask for an update on progress on the completion of planning documents for the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Realignment Scheme and furthermore, to call on the NRA to allow this scheme to be submitted to An Bord Pleanála for planning approval in early 2013.”
24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That the necessary steps be taken to ensure that public lighting is provided in the Brookfield Housing Estate, Cliffoney.”
25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That the County Manager provide the Council with an up to date report on the proposed pedestrian footbridge to be erected adjacent to Markievicz Bridge, indicating
    1. if a submission has been made to the Department for funding for the project;
    2. if there has been a response from the Department and
    3. when will construction work commence on the project.”
26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That the County Manager provide the Council with a report
    1. indicating the total amount of development levies collected in 2012 and
    2. giving a breakdown of where the income from the levies was used in 2012; and that a similar report be provided with regard to the year 2011.”
27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Barry
    “To ask the County Manager not to hold the Budget Meeting until all elected members are aware of the LGF Grant for 7 days before the meeting.”
28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    “To propose that this Council calls on the Minister for Transport that, greater recognition of the strategic importance of Ireland West Airport Knock for Ireland’s national aviation infrastructure be given, as proven by increased tourism earnings for the region and possible development of industrial enterprises to increase employment opportunities in the Western region.”
29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “That this Council calls on the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Coveney to protect small farmers, by maintaining the value of their single payments entitlements on farms up to 50 hectares, and to cap the maximum payment to any one individual or company at €80,000.00, and to reintroduce a ‘suckler cow scheme’ at the earliest date in the context of the Common Agricultural Policy.”
30. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “Due to the increase in burglaries in the Sligo area over the past number of months; that this Council calls on the Garda Commissioner and the Minister for Justice to reverse the decision to close the Garda stations in Aclare and Easkey.”
31. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    “The crash in the Construction Industry has demonstrated the difficulties experienced by self employed workers and their families; I propose that the Minister for Social Protection review social contributions and benefits applying to those workers who find themselves out of work, injured or sick, through no fault of their own.”
32. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney
    “To call on the Director of Services, Mr. Kilfeather to include the Regional Road R295 in the Winter Service Plan.”
33. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “That this Council calls on Irish Rail to reverse their decision whereby they have closed the waiting room and toilet facilities at Collooney Train Station.”
34. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “To ask Sligo County Council to contact Iarnód Éireann and seek an update on why the waiting room and toilet facility at Collooney Railway Station have been closed since January 1st 2013.”
35. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “That this Council provide traffic calming measures in the village of Culfadda.”
36. Votes of Sympathy
37. Votes of Congratulations
38. Conferences
39. Correspondence
    1. Letter dated 22^nd November, 2012 from Ballinasloe Town Council re resolution passed by the Council regarding the proposed abolition of all town councils.
    2. Letter dated 29^th November, 2012 from Limerick County Council re resolution passed by the Council regarding reform of pensions and expenses.
    3. Letter dated 5^th December, 2012 from the Minister for Education and Skills in relation to proposed changes at St. Angela’s College, Sligo.
    4. Letter dated 6^th December, 2012 from the Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee inviting submissions from members in relation to the review of local electoral areas.
    5. Circular dated 6^th December, 2012 re the LGF General Purpose grant Allocations for 2013.
    6. Letter dated 6^th December, 2012 from Dan Tuohy regarding Vote of Sympathy passed by the Council.
    7. Email dated 10^th December, 2012 from Paul Byrne re respite care grants.
    8. Letter dated 10^th December, 2012 from Galway City Council re resolution passed by the Council regarding the Property Tax.
    9. Letter dated 11^th December, 2012 from the Office of the Minister for Social and Family Affairs regarding social welfare appeals.
    10. Letter dated 11^th December, 2012 from the office of the Minister fro Environment, Community and Local Government acknowledging receipt of letter re the CLAR Programme.
    11. Letter dated 12^th December, 2012 the Office of the Minister for Education and Skills regarding the Third level Registration charge.
    12. Email dated 12^th December, 2012 from North Tipperary County Council re resolution passed by the Council regarding designation of lands as Special Protection Areas.
    13. Letter dated 12^th December, 2012 from the Office of the Taoiseach acknowledging receipt of letter and forwarding same to the Minister for Education and Skills.
    14. Letter dated 12^th December, 2012 from the Office of the Taoiseach acknowledging receipt of letter and forwarding same to the Minister for Health.
    15. Letter dated 12^th December, 2012 from the office of the Tánaiste acknowledging receipt of letter.
    16. Letter dated 12^th December, 2012 from the Office of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport acknowledging receipt of letter.
    17. Letter dated 12^th December, 2012 from the Depart of Justice, Northern Ireland acknowledging receipt of letter.
    18. Email dated 13^th December, 2012 from Dundalk Town Council re resolution passed by the Council regarding road and marked diesel prices.
    19. Letter dated 13^th December, 2012 from the Office of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport acknowledging receipt of letter.
    20. Letter dated 13^th December, 2012 from Monaghan Town Council re resolutions passed by the Council regarding jails terms and overly tall boundary trees.
    21. Letter dated 13^th December, 2012 from the office of the First Minister and  Deputy First Minister acknowledging receipt of letter.
    22. Letter dated 14^th December, 2012 from the Office of the Minister for Education and Skills regarding backlog in awarding student grants.
    23. Letter dated 17^th December, 2012 from Waterford City Council re resolution passed by the Council regarding the amalgamation of Waterford City and County Councils.
    24. Letter dated 18^th December, 2012 from Bundoran Town Council re resolution passed by the Council requesting a meeting with the Minister for Transport about Knock Airport.
    25. Letter dated 19^th December, 2012 from the Department of Justice, Northern Ireland regarding calls for the release of Mrs Marian McGlinchey (Price).
    26. Letter dated 27^th December, 2012 from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport re improvement works on the N17.
    27. Letter dated 27^th December, 2012 from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport re funding for Class 2 and 3 County Roads.
    28. Letter dated 31^st December, 2012 from Laois County Council re resolution passed by the Council re correspondence received from the Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee.
40. Matters Arising from Minutes
41. Any Other Business

 

 

 

 

Meeting Date 14/01/2013