Agendas 2015

Agenda of April Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday 13th April, 2015 in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo


COMHAIRLE CHONTAE SHLIGIGH
SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL
Corporate Services
County Hall
Riverside
Sligo

071 911 1216

7th April, 2015

TO: THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON: Monday 13th April, 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 Meeting of the Municipal District of Ballymote-Tobercurry held on 19th January, 2015. (copy posted on extranet)
  2. To confirm the Minutes of the March Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 2nd March, 2015. (copy posted on extranet)
  3. To confirm the Minutes of the CPG Meeting held on 30th January, 2015. (copy posted on extranet)
  4. 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
      L-94031-5 Road situate in the housing development known as ‘Ard na Veigh’ Sligo from its junction with Church Hill for a distance of 177 meters south.
      L-90131-1, 
      L-90131-3, 
      L-90131-4,
      L-90131-5      		 Being roads situated within the housing development known as  ‘Brookfield Estate,’ Ballinode, Sligo.


    2. That Sligo County Council take in charge the following;
      • The housing development known as ‘Ard na Veigh’ Sligo.
      • The housing development known as ‘Brookfield Estate,’ Ballinode, Sligo.  (report posted on extranet)
  5. 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
      L-33041-0 Road situate in the development of ‘Cloich Oir’ in Carney.
      L-92174-0,
      L-92174-1,
      L-92174-2,
      L-92174-3,
      L-92174-4,
      L-92174-5,
      L-92174-6,
      L-92174-7,
      L-92174-8,
      L-92175-0,
      L-92175-1,
      L-92175-2,
      L-92175-3,
      L-92176-0,
      L-92176-1,
      L-92176-2,
      L-92176-3,
      L-92176-4,
      L-92176-5,
      L-92176-6, 
      L-92176-7      		 Roads situate in the development known as "Rusheen Ard", Caltragh, Sligo.

       
    2. That Sligo County Council take in charge the following;
      • The housing development known as ‘Cloich Oir,’ Carney, Co. Sligo.
      • The housing development known as ‘Rusheen Ard,’ Caltragh, Sligo. (report posted on extranet)
  6. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at 9 Kiernan Avenue, Collooney, Co. Sligo to Stacey Farrell. (report previously circulated)
  7. In accordance with the Local Government (Planning and Development) Acts 2000-2010, Part XI, Section 179, and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2010, Part 8 (Article 81) as amended , to approve, the Construction of extension and alterations to existing dwelling house, and all associated site development works at, 63 Garavogue Villas, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo. (report posted on extranet)
  8. In accordance with the Local Government (Planning & Development) Acts 2000-2010, Part XI, Section 179, and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2010, Part 8 (Article 81) as amended, to approve, the Construction of extension and alterations to existing dwelling house, demolition of existing Fuel Store and construction of New Fuel Store and all associated site development works at, 59 Woodbrook Heights, Kilboglashy, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo. (report posted on extranet)
  9. To consider the statutory audit report on the accounts of Sligo Borough Council for the year ended 31st December 2013. (report posted on extranet)
  10. To authorise over expenditure reported in the 2014 Annual Financial Statement of Sligo County Council in accordance with section 104(7) of the Local Government Act 2001. (report to follow)
  11. To consider the Annual Financial Statement of Sligo County Council for the year ended 31st December 2014. (copy to follow)
  12. Proposal for nominations to the ICBAN Management Board. (report posted on extranet)
  13. To note the 2014 Annual Report of the Sligo Local Community Development Committee. (copy posted on extranet)
  14. To note the Monthly Management Report – February 2015. (copy posted on extranet)
  15. To Adopt Draft Corporate Plan 2015-2019. (copy posted on extranet)
  16. To appoint one member to Sligo Volunteer Bureau. (memo posted on extranet)
  17. To Adopt the policy for allocation of funding for Community and Voluntary Sector activities. (report posted on extranet)
  18. Presentation – Paul Keyes, Sligo Chamber of Commerce.
      

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. 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.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to the waste management companies who operate in Co. Sligo to ask, why is the pay by weight system being introduced before the official date of 2016 as this is causing a financial heartache on householders.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon
    “Sligo County calls on Minister Joan Burton to reverse the cuts on One-Parent Families which see payments slashed by up to 80 euro per week.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy
    “That Sligo County Council recognises the need for safety for children at play in the housing estates in which they live, calls on the Minister for Transport to pass the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2015 commonly known as Jake's Law, in memory of Jake Brennan, in order to introduce a new mandatory speed limit of 20km specifically for housing estates. The council further commits to writing to the Minister on this issue and circulating this letter to all other local authorities in the state for their consideration.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “Noting that this Council has declared its opposition to the imposition of domestic Water Charges; and noting that the Council has also declared that it has no confidence in Irish Water; this meeting expresses its deep concern at the jailing of citizens who have participated in peaceful protests again the imposition of water charges; and this Council again calls on the government to abolish domestic water charges.
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “Noting that 32 developers owe the Council sums ranging from €10,000 to in excess of €250,000 in respect of Development Contributions; and noting that much of the arrears has been outstanding for a number of years; the Council requests the Chief Executive to provide a report indicating the specific amount owed to the Council by each of the 32 developers; the date on which the money was due to be paid to the Council by each developer and the action taken by the Council in each case to recover the outstanding arrears.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “Noting that the Council has prepared a Dredging Scheme for Sligo Port and noting that the Department of the Environment granted a licence under the Foreshore Act to the Council in 2014 to allow the Council to undertake the dredging works at the port and noting that the next phase of the project requires a Dumping at Sea Licence; the Council requests the Chief Executive Officer to submit the application for the Dumping at Sea License to the Environmental Protection Agency without further delay.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon
    “To ask Sligo County Council to support calls on the Minister for Finance to establish a micro finance scheme, through the credit unions for those on low income, as an alternative to Money Lenders. This scheme would see the Government guaranteeing half the loan and the Credit Unions the other half.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy
    “To ask Sligo County Council to call on the Minister of Environment to write to Irish Water regarding ongoing issues in relation to planning permission where Irish Water is not approving permission to householders wishing to build on top of existing sewerage mains when there is no other option open to the householder but to build on it.”
      

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Mac Manus & T. Healy
    “That Sligo Co Council supports the recent industrial action forced on the lecturers of St Angela’s College and calls on the National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) to engage with the genuine concerns of the lecturers by entering into discussions with the TUI on all issues of concern surrounding the proposed incorporation of St Angela’s into NUIG.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon
    “Sligo County Council calls on the Department of Social Protection to explain why they have issued a letter to Social Welfare Recipients to switch receiving payments at Post Offices to instead having them paid directly into their Bank Accounts.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon
    “Sligo County Council calls on Mr Simon Coveney, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to investigate and support all proposals to establish a recreational Bluefin Tuna Fishery in Ireland and to submit these proposals to the relevant European channels.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “That this Council commence a review of speed limits at the earliest opportunity with particular reference to Slow Zones in residential areas, on foot of the launch of a new document entitled ‘Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits’, which has been produced by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “That this Council contact the NRA to make safe Junctions exiting on to the N59 at Dromard.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Mac Sharry
    “That Sligo County Council call on the Minister for the Environment and Central Government to take responsibility to discharge the legal costs for the Walsh/Cassidy Lissadell Bill of Costs, over from Sligo County Council as approximately 61% of every 1 Million euro will go straight to the revenue and the national exchequer in VAT-INCOME TAX-PRSI-USC.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “That we be provided with a report as to what water and sewerage projects are proceeding in Co. Sligo this year.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor E. Scanlon
    “To ask Sligo County Council to provide a safety barrier along the railway bridge at Carrownanty, Ballymote.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor E. Scanlon
    “To invite representatives from the various mobile phone providers to attend a meeting of Sligo County Council to discuss the issue of the inadequate mobile phone reception being provided to rural areas in particular, Keash, Culfadda, Ballinfad and Bunninadden areas. Local communities are implementing a Text Alert System but without proper mobile phone signal and service it will not be achievable. This Text Alert System is vital for so many residents and it is paramount that they feel safe living in this locality.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor E. Scanlon
    “To seek clarification from the Council as to when Castlegrove and Castleburn developments will be taken in charge by Sligo County Council.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “To call on Sligo County Council to provide a report clarifying, the role Viola and Irish Water will play into the future? Will Viola’s contract be ended? Farmers and business have real concerns.”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke
    “That Sligo County Council call on the Minister for Environment and the Government to introduce legislation to provide for the word Independent to appear on the ballot paper after Independent candidates names.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “That this Council calls on the government to ensure that tenants of Housing Associations are afforded the same opportunity to purchase their homes as local authority tenants are.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’ Grady and S. Kilgannon
    “That Sligo County Council, as a matter of urgency, access Rosses Point and Streedagh beaches and do the necessary clean-up on both beaches before the start of the tourist season.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    “Now in its 29th year, the South Sligo summer school is one of the top tourist attractions in the country for Irish music, song and dance. I will ask this Council to help fund this very important event, held every July in Tubbercurry.”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Mac Sharry
    “That Sligo County Council investigate the serious level of illegal dumping currently taking place on the roadside on the Holy Well road, leading from the Holy Well in to town and also do a report for Councillors in conjunction with the Carraroe Community Regeneration Association, on the feasibility and costing of urgently needed upgrading of the slipway and resurfacing works in the area including the carpark, having regard to the natural beauty of this well known area, which has been protected and maintained for its historic and natural beauty.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Mac Manus
    “That Sligo County Council ensures that full consultation takes place with each household in communities and streets directly impacted by any proposals emerging from Stage 3 Overview Report of the Cranmore and Sligo City East Regeneration Masterplan.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That the Council be provided with an up to date report on the proposed Rosses Point Pier and Pontoon Scheme, the report to indicate if the Council has sought or intends to seek grant aid for the project in advance of An Bord Pleanala making a decision in respect of the Councils planning application and if there is any indication from the Department as to whether it might provisionally allocate grant aid for the project conditional on planning permission being approved.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That the Council be provided with an up to date report on the proposal to take in charge the Innisfree Court housing estate, Tonaphubble.”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “Following a motion I tabled at the October meeting calling on Irish Rail to improve sightlines at junction of road from railway station Ballymote to Ballymote/Bunninadden road by removing hedge along the regional road and their response by way of a letter dated 10th November stating and I quote “that they scheduled the reduction of this vegetation within the next period” What progress has been made to have this work carried out?”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. O’Boyle
    “I would like to propose a motion that Sligo County Council Roads Department look into the viability of a bus stop for the school bus outside the Northside Resource Center on Forthill and to look into additional speed calming measures in the area.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. O’Boyle
    “Following the motion I put forward on the 5/1/2015 I would like to know has there been any development in arranging a meeting of the Harbour Advisory Board as I still have not received any correspondence from them.”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly
    “I propose that Sligo County Council develop a 5 year Tourism Strategy to increase visitor numbers and create employment in the county and to promote outdoor, adventure, cultural and heritage tourism and to promote partnership and collaboration between community and voluntary groups, tourism agencies, the business sector and Sligo County Council.”
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly
    “I propose that Sligo County Council adopt the position of Wexford, Donegal and Mayo County Councils, by placing on all council vehicles, where appropriate, signs to indicate the appropriate space to give a cyclist when overtaking is a minimum of 1.5m clearance. The cost of each sign is estimated between €6 and €10.

    There is currently a cycling safety campaign called 'Stayin' alive at 1.5' to ultimately peruse the adoption of a law that requires motorists to give cyclists 1.5 metres when overtaking, which would be in line with many other countries and jurisdictions worldwide who have seen the benefits of passing such a law. A major component of this is awareness, specifically making motorists aware of how to overtake cyclist safely.”
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly
    “I propose that Sligo County Council initiate a county wide campaign to highlight the need for dog owners to clean up after their pets in all public places including beaches, footpaths, streets, public parks and playgrounds.”
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy
    “To ask Sligo County Council to remove the burden of commercial rates from early childhood care and educational facilities in Co. Sligo, as is the case with all other educational premises, both public and private throughout the country.”
  27. Votes of Sympathy
  28. Votes of Congratulations
  29. Conferences and Training
  30. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences and training attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  31. Correspondence:
    1. Letter dated 13th February, 2015 from Limerick City & County Council regarding motion passed by the members re movement of sex offenders.
    2. Letter dated 13th February, 2015 from Limerick City & County Council regarding motion passed by the members re ‘off the road’ declaration.
    3. Letter dated 24th February, 2015 from Bus Éireann re bus stop in Ballinafad village.
    4. Letter dated 25th February, 2015 from the Office of An Taoisigh acknowledging receipt of correspondence.
    5. Letter dated 27th February, 2015 from the office of the Minister for Health acknowledging receipt of correspondence re exercise programme for school children.
    6. Letter dated 27th February, 2015 from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport re Castlebaldwin to Collooney road scheme.
    7. Letter dated 4th March, 2015 from Municipal District of Carrickmacross-Castleblaney regarding motion passed by the Council re sale of new factories.
    8. Letter dated 5th March, 2015 from An Post re a post box in Keash.
    9. Letter dated 9th March, 2015 from ICBAN updating elected representatives and senior officials of member councils.
    10. Letter dated 9th March, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine acknowledging receipt of correspondence.
    11. Letter dated 11th March, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine re the Teagasc Green Cert.
    12. Letter dated 11th March, 2015 from the Office of An Taoisigh acknowledging receipt of correspondence.
    13. Letter dated the 12th March, 2015 from Monaghan County Council regarding motion passed by the members re the co-ordinator post for the PPN.
    14. Letter dated 13th March, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Education and Skills acknowledging receipt of correspondence.
    15. Email received 16th March, 2015 from Donegal County Council regarding motion passed by the members re Irish Water.
    16. Email received 16th March, 2015 from Fingal County Council regarding motion passed by the members re the Local Property Tax.
    17. Email received 16th March, 2015 from the HSE re a Primary Care Centre in Tubbercurry.
    18. Letter dated 23rd March, 2015 from the Department of Social Protection telephone and fuel allowances.
    19. Letter dated 25th March, 2015 from Deputy Tony McLoughlin re Social Housing funding.
  32. Matters Arising from Minutes
  33. Any Other Business

 

 

 


Meeting Date 13/04/2015