Agendas 2015

Agenda of February Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday 2nd February, 2015 at 11am in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo


Sligo County Council
Corporate Services
County Hall
Riverside
Sligo

071 911 1216

27th January, 2015

TO: THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON: Monday 2nd February, 2015

AT: 11.00am

IN: Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

You are requested to attend.


K. Colreavy
Administrative Officer

 

CLÁR

  1. To confirm the Minutes of the January Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 12th January. 2015. (copy posted on extranet)
  2. To confirm the Minutes of the Ballymote-Tobercurry Municipal District meeting held on 17th November, 2014. (copy posted on extranet)
  3. To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo Municipal District meeting held on 20th October, 2014. (copy posted on extranet)
  4. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, the disposal of a dwelling at Union, Collooney, Co. Sligo to Mr Stephen French. (previously circulated and on extranet)
  5. To approve Sligo County Council enter into an agreement under Section 85 of the Local Government Act, 2001 with Donegal County Council to enable improvement works on the 5 no. bridges on National, Primary and Secondary Roads managed by the National Roads Authority, described in report circulated and forming part of a contract for 17 bridges, the bulk of which are in county Donegal. (report posted on extranet)
  6. “That Sligo County Council being satisfied of their general public utility declare the following roads as public roads in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Roads Act, 1993
    1.  
      Road NumberLocation and Terminal Points
      L-33042-0

      Roads serving the housing development known as ‘Sliabh Mór’ in Carney
      L-33042-1
      L-33042-2
      L-33042-3
      L-33042-4
      L-33042-5

    2. That Sligo County Council take in charge the following development:

      • Housing estate known as ‘Sliabh Mór, Carney, Co. Sligo (report posted on extranet)
  7. To approve in accordance with Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992, and Regulations there under, provision of assistance in the form of the Capital Assistance Scheme to the following Approved Housing Bodies as per attached report:
    • Focus Ireland Housing Association
    • Sophia Housing Association
    • Oaklee Housing Trust (report posted on extranet)
  8. That Sligo County Council consents to the disposal of 10, 11 and 12 Devins Drive, Cranmore, Sligo in accordance with S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 and in accordance with the terms stated in notice circulated to Members on the 23rd January, 2015. (previously circulated and on extranet)
  9. Presentation by Patrick Conroy, Managing Valuer, Valuation Office.
  10. 2014 Revenue Account Out-Turn. (report to follow)
  11. To hear an update on the Financial Plan and to consider the Report of the Independent Financial Consultants. (report to follow)
  12. To consider the 2013 Audit Reports. (report to follow)
  13. To note the Monthly Management Report – December 2014. (copy posted on extranet)

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    “To call on the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney to intervene in the collapse of cattle prices, which is causing great hardship in the farming community.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon
    “That Sligo County Council calls on Central Government to advance and provide the necessary resources to make the case promoted by the Connaught Ulster Alliance for a University of Technology located across the 3 campuses of IT Sligo, Letterkenny and GMIT.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “In light of the massive state support for the refurbishment of the old cinema building in Ballymote and the huge community effort involved in transforming the centre into a modern state of the art theatre/cinema complex and the fact that the building is owned by Sligo County Council I am calling on Sligo County Council to put in place a management structure that would be the catalyst for the centre to reach its full potential.

    The building is unique in its structure combining the old world theatre with modern facilities that can be used for many purposes to the benefit of the entire region. I am calling on Sligo Co. Co. to put a structure in place similar to The Maritime Centre in Enniscrone, The Hawks Well Theatre, Sligo, and The Coleman Centre, Gurteen. The Ballymote Theatre and Film Company is a limited company and is debt free. Funding is available to carry out a feasibility study to access the form and structure of a management team that should include representatives from the council, drama, tourism, the local community and any other potential users of the facility.

    The Art Deco has the capability to be an interpretative centre highlighting the history of the region, the tourist attractions including the nearby megalithic tombs, Ballymote Castle, The Book of Ballymote, Carrowmore Megalithic site, Lissadell House, Glencar Waterfalls, Parkes Castle, Yeats Grave, all a short journey off the Wild Atlantic Drive. I think that Sligo County Council is duty bound, as custodians of this property to ensure that this facility is managed in a transparent and accountable manner and that it achieves its full potential for the future enjoyment for the entire community.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor
    “That Sligo County Council call on the Minister for the Environment to immediately introduce a commercial rates concession to those businesses that are unable to open every day or for normal trading hours due to peripheral or rural location.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor
    “We also call on the Minister to acknowledge the educational purpose and contribution of all childcare providers and abolish commercial rates on such businesses.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady
    “That Sligo County Council call on the Government to announce the necessary resources to provide for Cardio Catherisation laboratory facilities at Sligo Regional Hospital, so as to provide patients with an equal standard of treatment similar to other regions where the potential for emergency stenting within the internationally best practice time frame of 90 minutes exists.”

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillors S. Mac Manus and T. Healy
    “That Sligo County Council calls for the abolition of the current proposals to amalgamate the Library Services for counties Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon. Further, that this Council supports the retention of Co Sligo Library Service within the County and that the service be maintained and protected as a local service for the people of Co Sligo, provided by Sligo County Council.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady
    “That Sligo County Council, as a matter of urgency, identify a site for tourist bus parking.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “I call on Sligo County Council to analyse and endorse the document on an action plan for the towns of Ballymote and Tubbercurry, which I circulated to the Council members in January. This document is a unique opportunity and will be a vital pilot project for County Sligo and the country. This document is to help communities to help themselves in the role of community development, social enterprise, job creation and tourism development, and in light of the location of Ballymote and Tubbercurry to Knock International Airport and the Atlantic Corridor.

    I call on Sligo County Council to engage with all the stake holders involved, Minister Of State Ann Phelan, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport with special responsibility for Rural Economic Development and Mr Ian Brannigan, CEO of the Western Development Commission.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady
    “Seeking an update on taking in charge Sliabh Mór, Carney.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady
    “Seeking an update on taking in charge Oyster Bay, Rosses Point.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “To ask Sligo County Council to repair the section of boundary wall at Rockfield Cemetery, Coolaney.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon
    “Sligo County Council calls on the Government and the Department of Education to engage meaningfully with teachers and adopt an approach that would best serve Junior Cert Students.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon
    “Sligo County Council calls on the Minister for Finance to urgently Reform DIRT Tax to exempt Old Age Pensioners from this Penal Tax of 41% interest on savings in banks, building societies and credit unions.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That the Council be provided with a report, including the identity of each property rented by the Council, the purpose for which each property is used by the Council, the annual rent paid for each property and the rent paid per square ft, the date on which the rental agreement was entered into in respect of each property and when the lease on each property terminates.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That this County Council calls on the Government to restore the Respite Care Grant.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That this Council unequivocally opposes domestic water charges and calls on the Fine Gael/Labour Government to abolish domestic water charges forthwith; and further this Council confirms that it has no confidence in Irish Water.”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “That this Council calls on An Post to provide a post box at a suitable location in the village of Keash.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “Sligo County Council now calls on the Minister for Justice to review the Bail laws for those people suspected of violent crime.

    Data released by the Department of Justice shows that: NINE MURDERS recorded in Ireland in the first nine months of 2012 were carried out by offenders who are suspected to have been on bail at the time of the attack, new figures have shown. A total of 52 murders have been committed since 2007 by individuals who have been on bail from the penal system. In addition, one manslaughter was committed by someone on bail, as were 17 sexual offences – including seven sexual assaults, six rapes and two defilements of someone under the age of 17.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “Sligo County Council now calls on the Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD and Minister Alan Kelly TD, not to reduce the staff numbers of this council any further. If we are to continue to develop Sligo into the Gateway City of the North West and if our outdoor staff are to maintain the County in any sort of reasonable condition, our staff numbers can go no lower. We as public representatives must stand with our staff and stop this Government from the destruction of the services that the citizens of this County are paying for and deserve.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    “To ask what is the Council’s policy on public lighting i.e. housing estates, dangerous junctions, public car parks at churches, and one-off public lights in rural areas in the interest of safety.”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    “To ask the Council to contact Bus Éireann to provide 2 bus shelters on the N17 at Curry village and 2 bus shelters at Tubbercurry for its customers.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor
    “To ask Sligo County Council to give immediate attention and carry out repairs to a section of road on the R293 at Ragwood, Gurteen.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Mac Manus
    “To ask for an up-to-date report on progress on provision of playground facilities at the public open space in Caltragh Crescent.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Mac Manus
    “That Sligo County Council would take all possible action, including applying for costal protection funds, to ensure that the footpath access to the beach at Strandhill south of the promenade is protected and maintained.”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor H. Keaney
    “Sligo County Council condemns all those participating in illegal fuel laundering and calls on the Government to immediately implement a plan to eliminate this activity, thus protecting public health, our environment, our farming and food industry and to bring to justice these people, who for their own monitory and criminal gain, continually put the lives and economic welfare of the people of this country at extreme risk.”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly
    “To ask the Director of Services for Housing to consider what assistance can be provided to improve the condition of the Carrigans Estate, which is in need of improvement and to engage with the residents to address estate management issues that impact on the quality of the lives of residents.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly
    “To provide an update of the position in relation to the completion of works at Avena Development, Ballysadare, the Granary Estate and The Meadows, Grange.”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly
    “For Sligo County Council to explore the possibility of allocating an existing member of staff to the position of an Innovation Officer - someone who is taking the lead for Sligo, positioning it as a location for creative start-ups that don't want to be part of the usual Dublin story. An exciting lifestyle and dynamic community is here and this needs to be fostered and supported.”
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire
    “That Sligo County Council will conduct a feasibility study to enquire into possible coastal walking routes at our Wild Atlantic Way points.”
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “As no funding has been allocated to Class 3 roads for the past number of years and those residing and using such roads are paying their fair share of taxation this Council calls on the Minister for Transport to make a special allocation of funding available for these roads in 2015.”
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor
    “I call on Sligo County Council to contact the Department of Health with regard to promoting a healthy eating and exercise programme for all our school going children.”
  27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire
    “That Sligo County Council will carry out clearing and repair work on drains which have become blocked during the recent storms, thereby preventing flooding and potential road traffic accidents; in particular drains at Colmcille Drive, Rosses Point.”
  28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “I call on the Council to provide traffic calming measures and extra lighting in the village of Culfadda.”
  29. Votes of Sympathy
  30. Votes of Congratulations
  31. Conferences and Training
  32. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  33. Correspondence:
    1. Letter dated 5th January, 2015 from Carlow County Council regarding resolution passed by the members re legislation on ‘Cash for Gold’ shops.
    2. Letter dated 6th January, 2015 from the Office of An Taoiseach re Social Housing Strategy.
    3. Letter dated 7th January, 2015 from the National Council for Special Education re the allocation of Special Needs Assistants in Sligo.
    4. Letter dated 9th January, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Education & Skills re the allocation of Special Needs Assistants in Sligo.
    5. Letter dated 14th January, 2015 from Minister Michael Ring re assistance for sports clubs and local communities in applications for capital projects.
    6. Letter dated 16th January, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Planning, Co-Ordination of Construction 2020 acknowledging receipt of letter.
    7. Letter dated 19th January, 2015 from Tipperary County Council regarding resolution passed by the members re referendum on marriage equality.
    8. Letter dated 20th January, 2015 from the Office of An Taoiseach regarding resolutions passed at the January meeting.
    9. Letter dated 21st January, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Social Protection acknowledging receipt of letter re telephone and fuel allowances.
  34. Matters Arising from Minutes
  35. Any Other Business

 

 


Meeting Date 28/01/2015