Agendas 2013

Agenda of September Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday 2nd September 2013 at 11 am in The Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo


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Sligo County Council
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Riverside
Sligo

Phone: (071) 9111111

27th August, 2013

 

TO:     THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL

An Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON:  Monday, 2nd September, 2013

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 Annual General Meeting held on 24th June, 2013 (copy attached)
  2. To confirm the minutes of the Ordinary July Meeting held on 1st July, 2013. (copy attached)
  3. To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo County Council Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on, 10th June, 2013.  (copy attached)
  4. To confirm the Minutes of the Tubbercurry Area Meeting held on 23rd November, 2012. (copy attached)
  5. To confirm the Minutes of the Tubbercurry Area Meeting held on 26th April, 2013. (copy attached)
  6. To confirm the Minutes of the Tubbercurry Area Meeting held on 21st June, 2013. (copy attached)
  7. To confirm the Minutes of the Ballymote area Meeting held on 12th February, 2013 (copy attached)
  8. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of a dwelling at Bearlough, Rathmullen, Ballymote, Co. Sligo to Ms. Sarah Mills (previously circulated).
  9. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of a dwelling at Moygara, Gurteen, Co. Sligo to Ms. Therese Madden (previously circulated).
  10. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of a dwelling at Doonfore, Ballinfull, Co. Sligo to Mr. Brian Comaskey (previously circulated).
  11. That Sligo County Council being satisfied of their general public utility
    (A) declare the Roads named below to be Public Roads in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Roads Act, 1993 (copy attached)
    Road NumberLocation
    L-87084-0 The Roads serving the development known as “Whitethorn Place”, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.
    L-54047-0 The Roads serving the development known as “Bothar an Corran”, Ballymote, Co. Sligo.
    L-35055-1 The Roads serving the development known as “The Plains”, Strandhill, Co. Sligo.
    L-55057-0 The Roads serving the development known as “Keenaghan Crescent”, Ballymote, Co. Sligo.
    L-36091-0 The Roads serving the development known as “Bramble Hollow”, Collooney, Co. Sligo.
    L-08015-0 The Roads serving the development known as “Lisrua”, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo.

    (B) that Sligo County Council take in charge the following
    • The Housing Estate of “Whitethorn Place”, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.
    • The Housing Estate of “Bothar An Corran”, Ballymote, Co. Sligo.
    • The Housing Estate of “The Plains”, Strandhill, Co. Sligo.
    • The Housing Estate of “Keenaghan Crescent”, Ballymote, Co. Sligo.
    • The Housing Estate of “Bramble Hollow”, Collooney, Co. Sligo.
    • The Housing Estate of “Lisrua”, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo.
  12. To note correspondence from the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to O’Connell Street (Copy attached)
  13. To note Guidance Document on Transition Framework for Sub-County/Municipal Reorganisation (previously circulated) 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “To call on Sligo County Council to return town-lands and areas previously taken from Stokane National School the former voting booth, so that Stokane NS can regain a viable voting booth status.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. McGarry
    “That Sligo County Council calls on the Minister for Education, Mr. Ruairi Quinn to fully back the proposals of NUI Galway and St. Angela’s College, Sligo to operate as one and that he advises the HEA to progress the incorporation of St. Angela’s College, Sligo into NUI Galway”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “Aware that Ahamlish cemetery has almost reached capacity level this Council resolves that a report be provided at the September monthly meeting to update the Council on efforts made to provide an alternative burial ground in the North Sligo area.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That in the interest of safety the necessary restoration work be carried out on the path leading to the second beach at Rosses Point.”

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. MacManus
    “To ask the County Manager to comment on the recently published “Eight Annual Report of the Local Government Management Agency” which shows that Sligo Countt Council has the worst record of all Councils in this state in relation to the length of time which the Council takes to re-let vacant Council houses.

    Further to ask the County Manager to bring forward, as a matter of urgency, a report on how this Council intends to tackle this average delay of 65.1 weeks (more than 16 months)in re-letting its vacant properties”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “I call on Sligo County Council to invite the Chairperson of Sligo Mayo Greenway to make a presentation to this Council with its report on the potential of putting in a Greenway Track from Coolaney to Tubbercurry as a pilot scheme and to seek funding for a feasibility study in the next strand of funding from Leader from 2014”.
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    “To propose that Sligo County Council negotiate a long term lease of premises known as Brennans Teeling Street, Tobercurry with Tobercurry Chamber of Commerce for use as Tourist Information Office”.
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Fleming
    “As the Cashel Gates junction of road 430 with N17 remains the most dangerous junction on this National Primary Road I Propose that the necessary funding be requested from the NRA to complete works in accordance with Plans designed by Sligo County Council Road design team”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “Recognizing the vital importance of the Government offices to the economy of Tubbercurry and the South Sligo Area for the past six years this Council calls once again on the Minister for Small Business John Perry who gave a firm commitment before the last general election that these offices would be retained and expanded upon also calls on Deputy Tony McLoughlin and the Government to ensure that the offices are retained in Tubbercurry”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “To Call on Sligo County Council to support a vote of thanks and congratulations to (a) the design team and the Officials of Sligo County Council and (b) the NRA and (c) Priority Construction on a job well done on the N59.
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Barrett
    “That this Council take necessary measures to repair section of pier at Aughris due to erosion”.
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Barrett
    “That this Council take immediate action to address sitelines on the N59 at Junction with Road 21 in the interests of safety”.
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “To ask Sligo County Council to inspect the overgrown trees and branches along the N59 at Corhownagh, Ballisodare with the option of removing them”.
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “To call on the minister for transport Leo Varadkar to introduce legislation that compels vehicles on Irish roads to have orange or amber colour indicators and not the clear glass indicators that are getting more prevalent on Irish roads in the interest of public safety”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    “That Sligo County Council calls on the Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamonn Gilmore, T.D. to establish a Passport Office for the West and North West of Ireland, and that Tubbercurry would be considered as a central location for this Passport Office”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor Sean MacManus
    “That Sligo County Council calls on the Minister for Finance and the Fine Gael/Labour Government not to implement cuts to social welfare payments in its upcoming budget. This Council believes that those who are dependent on social welfare should not be the target of cost-cutting measures as this Government continues its programme of austerity. In particular we are concerned at any threat to the welfare of our elderly citizens, either through cuts to the Old Age Pension or to any other of their entitlements”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “To ask the County Manager if he has received correspondence regarding the failure of the Council to provide adequate funding for the operation of the Coroner services and to ask what proposals the Manager intends to make to ensure that the Council adheres to its statutory obligations.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “To ask what steps the Council is taking to ensure that necessary repairs/refurbishment is carried out on the outdoor swimming pool at Deadmans Point, Rosses Point.”  
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “That the Council provide a report as to why consumers in the Bunninadde/Killavil/Gurteen areas are experiencing a reduction in the water pressure which is causing problems for householders”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Devins
    “Sligo County Council gives an update on the refuse collection in Ballisodare village and agrees to pick up the refuse from the council refuse bins which is been supported under the Tus programme”.
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Devins
    “Sligo County Council agree to make safe the very dangerous drop from the wall at the area where children play in Woodbrook Heights, Ballisodare”.
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That the Council be provided with a report outlining the proposals to carry out dredging at Mullaghmore Harbour, and further that the Council be advised if it is the intention to apply for grant aid for the dredging works under the Department of the Marine ‘Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme’.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “To call on Sligo County Council and the Minister for housing (a. to review the system of house allocation. (b. to stand down the housing application form”.
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Barrett
    “That this Council reviews signage in West Sligo and in particular directional signs indicating Dunmoran and Aughris on the N59 joining the coast road at Beltra”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    “That Sligo County Council calls on the Government to improve funding for local authorities by allowing a percentage of the VAT collected in each County to be refunded to that County (without an increase in the VAT rate nationally) to ensure the proper funding of local authorities who are under extreme pressure at present”.
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Barry
    “That Sligo County Council supports the campaign of the Restaurants Association of Ireland to keep the VAT rate for Tourism and Hospitality at 9% into 2014 and beyond”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Barry
    “That Sligo County Council calls on the Government to instruct the Central Bank to deal with the mortgage crisis at once”
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Barry
    “To ask the Director of Services for a time line for the start of Waste Water Upgrade of Grange, Tubbercurry and Strandhill”
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “I am once again calling on Sligo County Council in the interest of safety to carry out works at Gurteen Cross to make it safe for all road users”
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Lyons
    "That Sligo County Council carry out a full evaluation of all works required – including water connections -  at Hazelwood Demesne (O'Donnell lands) with a view to taking this estate in charge"
  27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    “Farmers in the Area of Knockadoo, Coolaney are being affected by low pressure and leaks in their water supply in recent times, I will ask the Council and or Irish Water to ensure that these farmers and rural dwellers have a constant supply of water, and new pipeworks, where necessary”.
  28. Votes of Sympathy
  29. Votes of Congratulations
  30. Conferences
  31. Correspondence
    1. Letter dated 20th June, 2013 from Ms Cara O’Neill, Acting Area Manager, HSE West, regarding Ballymote Primary Care Centre.
    2. Letter dated 20th June, 2013 from Ms Cara O’Neill, Acting Area Manager, HSE West, regarding Holy Family National School, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.
    3. Letter dated 21st June, 2013 from Leitrim County Council regarding the ASSIST Suicide Prevention Programme.
    4. Letter dated 8th July, 2013 from Kerry County Council, regarding Higher Education Grant Scheme 2013.
    5. Letter dated 9th July, 2013, from the HSE West, regarding Regional Health Forum West – Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair 2013-2014.
    6. Letter dated 10th July, 2013, from Monaghan Town Council, regarding resolutions passed by the Council regarding reduction in support hours to children with special educational needs & resolution regarding EU Directive Regulation 56, Sub-Section 7 of the European Communities Regulations 2007.
    7. Letter dated 11th July, 2013 from Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding delivering a financial package to farmers.
    8. Letter dated 12th July, 2013, from Office of the Minister for Health acknowledging receipt of letter regarding water fluoridation.
    9. Letter dated 12th July, 2013, from Limerick City Council regarding resolution passed regarding school transport.
    10. Letter dated 15th July, 2013, from the Office of the Minister for Social & Family Affairs regarding social welfare payments through Post Offices.
    11. Letter dated 16th July, 2013, from the Office of the Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government regarding waste water treatment plants at Tubbercurry, Strandhill & Grange.
    12. Letter dated 16th July, 2013, from the Office of the Minister for Health regarding suicide.
    13. Letter dated 16th July, 2013, from the Officer of the Minister for Education & Skills regarding school books and school uniforms.
    14. Letter dated 16th July, 2013, from the Office of the Minister for Health regarding Mammography services in Sligo General Hospital.
    15. Letter dated 16th July, 2013, from the Office of the Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government regarding funding on the rural development programme.
    16. Letter dated 16th July, 2013, from Monaghan County Council regarding resolution passed regarding Old Age Pensions.
    17. Letter dated 16th July, 2013, from Carrickmacross Town Council regarding resolution passed regarding immigration reform legislation currently due to come before the US House of Representatives.
    18. Letter dated 17th July, 2013, from the Office of the Minister for Health regarding Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.
    19. Letter dated 18th July, 2013, from Waterford City Council regarding resolution passed by the Council regarding Waterford Crystal workers and also resolution passed regarding introducing laws regarding prostitution.
    20. Letter dated 18th July, 2013, from Department of Social Protection regarding transforming social welfare payments arrangements.
    21. Letter dated 18th July, 2013, from the Office of the Minister for Health acknowledging receipt of letter regarding processing of Medical Card Applications.
    22. Letter dated 18th July, 2013, from the Office of the Minister for Education & Skills acknowledging receipt of letter.
    23. Letter dated 18th July, 2013, from the HSE West acknowledging receipt of letter.
    24. Letter dated 19th July, 2013, from Offaly County Council regarding resolution passed regarding Community Care and the role of the Public Health Nurse.
    25. Letter dated 19th July, 2013, from Offaly County Council regarding resolution passed regarding support of the radical reform of Seanad Eireann.
    26. Letter dated 24th July, 2013, from the Office of the Minister for Health regarding suicide prevention.
    27. Letter dated 24th July, 2013, from Dundalk Town Council regarding resolution passed regarding calling on the Government to give official recognition status to Irish sign Language
    28. Letter dated 24th July, 2013, from the Officer of the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs regarding pre-school and crèches in Sligo.
    29. Letter dated 26th July, 2013 from the Office of the Minister for Environment, Community & Local Government regarding Springvale Heights and waiver from household charge 2012.
    30. Letter dated 26th July, 2013,  from the Border Regional Authority regarding Appointment of Cathaoirleach & Leas-Cathaoirleach for the Border Regional Authority.
    31. Letter dated 29th July, 2013, from the Officer of the Minister for Health regarding processing of Medical Card Applications.
    32. Letter dated 29th July, 2013, from the Office of the Minister for Health regarding water fluoridation.
    33. Letter dated 30th July, 2013 from Clones Town Council regarding discretionary medical cards.
    34. Letter from Limerick City & Council regarding Free Legal Aid.
    35. Letter dated 19th August, 2013 from the Office of the Minister for Housing and Planning regarding Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability Schemes
    36. Letter dated 19th August, 2013 from Office of the Minister for Health regarding the mammography service at Sligo General Hospital.
  32. Matters Arising from Minutes
  33. Any Other Business

 


Meeting Date 02/09/2013