Agendas 2015

Agenda of July Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday, 6th July, 2015


Sligo County Council
Corporate Services
County Hall
Riverside
Sligo

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30th June, 2015

TO:  THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON:  Monday, 6th July, 2015

AT:  11.00 am

IN:  Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

You are requested to attend.

 

K. Colreavy
Administrative Officer

 

CLÁR

  1. To confirm the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 8th June, 2015. (copy to follow)
  2. To confirm the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 15th June, 2015. (copy posted on extranet)
  3. To confirm the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 15th June, 2015. (copy posted on extranet)
  4. To confirm the Minutes of Strategic Policy Committee 3 (Planning, Community and Economic Development, Arts and Culture) held at 11.00 am on 27th March 2015 (copy posted on extranet).
  5. To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting of  the Municipal District of Sligo held on 27th April, 2015  (Copy posted on extranet).
  6. To confirm the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of  the Municipal District of Sligo held on 22nd June, 2015  (Copy posted on extranet).
  7. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at Ballintemple, Ballinfull,  Co. Sligo to Lorraine O’Connor (Copy posted on extranet).
  8. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at 13 Woodstream, Coolaney, Co. Sligo to Anthony White/Nicola Masiacz” (Copy posted on extranet).
  9. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at 98 Doorly Park, to Colette Breen (Copy posted on extranet).
  10. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at Carrowhubbock North, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo to Francis Devaney (Copy posted on extranet).
  11. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at 1, Ballytivnan, Sligo to Mai Kelly” (Copy posted on extranet).
  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 Finisklin Road Improvements 2015.” (Copy posted on extranet).
  13. Royal visit of Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall (to hear a Report).
  14. To consider draft Action Plan for “Ireland 2016” (Report to follow).
  15. To note progress report on the Local Economic and Community Plan (Report to follow).
  16. To consider
    1. the adoption of the County Sligo Place Names Policy (as amended 6th July 2015) (Copy posted on extranet) and
    2. proposals for the naming of the Pedestrian Bridge at Stephen Street Car Park.
  17. Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points (to hear a Report on the provision of infrastructure).
  18. To consider report in relation to commencing the process of Taking in Charge the development known as “Cornmill Park” at Ballymote, Co. Sligo” (copy posted on extranet).
  19. To consider the making of Road Traffic (Special Speed Limit) (County of Sligo) Bye-Laws 2014, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Road Traffic 2004 (Report previously circulated).
  20. To note the Monthly Management Report – May 2015 (copy posted on extranet).
  21. To authorise over expenditure of €5,173,511 reported in the 2014 Annual Financial Statement in accordance with section 104(7) of the Local Government Act 2001 (Report to follow).
  22. To consider the Annual Financial Statement of Sligo County Council for the year ended 31st December 2014 (Report to follow).

 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Mac Manus and T. Healy
    “That Sligo County 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 J. Lundy
    “To ask Sligo County Council to remove the burden of commercial rates from early childhood care and educational facilities in County Sligo, as is the case with all other educational premises, both public and private throughout the country.” 

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. MacManus
    “That Sligo County Council contact the Department of the Environment to express our concerns over the Departments reduction in allocation of funding for the Housing Grants Scheme 2015 and further that we call on the Department to increase its allocation to at least last years level”.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. MacManus
    “To ask that a report be provided in relation to the current status of the all-weather playing area at Maugheraboy, Sligo.  Such report to outline what steps have been carried out by the Council to implement the recommendations made to the Borough Council by Senior Executive Parks which were adopted by the Borough Council in 2011.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry
    "In response to the CEO's invitation for suggestions to raise revenue, I call on the executive to provide all Councillors with a report as to whether the executive have considered the sale of assets that is properties and or lands in the ownership of Sligo County Council that are not being utilised at present".
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor E. Scanlon
    “Call on Sligo County Council to carry out immediate emergency repair works to road surface at Ardree (Road No 293).   Over the past number of months the road has become pitted and the surface has become very uneven leaving it very hazardous for driving.  It is a very busy stretch of road and requires instantaneous attention”.
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor E. Scanlon
    “To have representatives from both Irish Water and Veolia called to a meeting with member of Sligo County Council to clarify the position in relation to water bills being issued to customer.  Some customers are received bill from both Veolia and Irish Water. Households are being billed in twice.  This is totally unacceptable.  There is an enormous amount of confusion from customers in relation to these bills and to whom they are liable to for their water connections for domestic, commercial or agricultural.  Some clarification would be greatly appreciated”.
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “What progress is been made with Irish Rail  to have improvement works carried out  at junction of Ballymote Railway Station and the  Regional Road 296 Ballymote/Bunninadden Road where hedge along regional road is a cause of major concern to motorists exiting the station and exiting the church car park “.
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry
    "That Sligo County Council executive provide members with an update on my motion that the Council executive would explore the possibility of providing a dedicated Coach parking area in close proximity to Sligo town centre"
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry
    "That Sligo County Council executive provide members with an update on the Conservation plan for Forthill with regard to the development of the Green Fort"
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly
    “That Grange and Armada Development Association call on Sligo County Council to pledge their commitment to the aims and aspirations of our group. We request that the council provide the necessary technical, administrative and financial advice to enable us to transform the old Courthouse in Grange into a state of the art Armada Interpretive and Visitor Centre which will be a focal point for the world renowned Armada Wrecks Site at Streedagh and a stopping off destination on the Wild Atlantic Way. This project has National and International potential.

    We call on all Councillors and elected representatives to lobby Central Government and particularly the Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to support this vital infrastructure for the North West Region”.
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly
    “That Sligo County Council provide an update on the following:

    'That Sligo County Council hereby resolves to enter into an agreement, under Section 85 of the Local Government Act 2001, with Leitrim County Council in respect of the planning and design of the SLNCR Greenway whereby Leitrim County Council will be enabled to carry out works as may be necessary in the Administrative Area of Sligo County Council”.
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly
    “That Sligo Council seek an update from and lobby Minister Paschal Donohoe on funding relating to the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin road improvement scheme, 'an important infrastructural project that will reduce journey times, improve journey time reliability and improve safety for road users”. 
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. MacManus
    “Noting that some 11,000 lone parent families have already been affected by gradual reductions to lone parent payments and that further reductions introduced on July 2nd will impact on over 30,000 more lone parent families, consequently pushing families further into poverty;

    That Sligo County Council calls on the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to reverse the phasing out of lone parents payments once children reach seven years of age.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey
    “To ask Sligo County Council to address the surface water flooding along Road 311 at Carrowmacarrick, Coolaney”.
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That the Council be provided with an up to date progress report on the proposed Rosses Point Pier and Pontoon scheme.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That the Chief Executive provide the Council with information and a report relating to the sum of €200,000 legal costs in respect of the outcome of a planning case concerning Sligo Airport which was referred to in the Financial Plan submitted to the Department of the Environment.”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “To ask the Chief Executive when an additional public light, as requested by the Sligo Municipal District Committee, will be erected near the entrance to the Sligo Airport Business Park.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “A boiled notice was placed on a section of the water main supplying a number of houses in the Keash area on the 21st May. Why is the need for it, what steps are been taken to have the matter sorted, and how long will it take?”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon
    “To ask Sligo County Council to carry out a survey of open public spaces and that Community Enhancement grants be awarded to take account of the size of the green area for grass cutting costs, the reduction in 2015 grants of over 60% in some cases is causing major problems for Residents Association”.
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon
    “To ask Sligo County Council what progress has being made with Irish Rail re. car parking to the rear of Sligo Rail Station for members of the public using the trains out of Sligo”.
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    “I call on the County Manager and elected members to carry out a review of the Enniscrone local area plan 2014-2021 in relation to buffer zones.  This proposal will have a negative effect on the development of rural west Sligo”.
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    “Ask the County Manager to outline how many staff is employed with Sligo County Council   
    1. What grades they are  
    2. How many engineers, planners, outdoor staff, architects and admin. Staff”.
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan
    “I ask the County Manager to
    1. Outline how many Licences have been issued to carry out commercial  activity on Enniscrone beach this summer  and
    2. What action have the Enforcement Section taken regarding unauthorised trading on Main Street, Enniscrone”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley
    “Due to the deplorable state of roads in the county this Council calls on the Minister for Transport to make emergency funds available for Class 2 and 3 county roads”
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon
    “To ask Sligo County Council to request the Irish Government to establish Grange in County Sligo as the Primary Spanish Armada Centre for Ireland”.
  25. Votes of Sympathy
  26. Votes of Congratulations
  27. Conferences and Training
    To note the summary of proceedings of conferences and training attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  28. Correspondence:
    1. Letter dated 3rd June, 2015 from Fingal County Council regarding a resolution passed by the members re the Irish Language.
    2. Letter dated 3rd June, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation acknowledging receipt of letter re job losses at ELANCO and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
    3. Letter dated 4th June, 2015 from the Office of the Taoiseach acknowledging receipt of  letter.
    4. Letter dated 5th June, 2015 from the Office of the Taoiseach acknowledging receipt of letter.
    5. Letter dated 5th June, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation acknowledging receipt of letter.
    6. Letter dated 8th June, 2015 from the British Ambassador regarding the recent Royal visit.
    7. Letter dated 10th June, 2015 from Cork City Council regarding resolution passed by the Council.
    8. Letter dated 11th June, 2015 from the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation regarding the Construction Contracts Act, 2013.
    9. Letter dated 11th June, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation acknowledging receipt of letter.
    10. Letter dated 15th June, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Health acknowledging receipt of letter re a cardiac catheterisation Lab.
    11. Letter dated 16th June, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Finance regarding credit union loans.
    12. Letter dated 17th June, 2015 from the Office of the Taoiseach acknowledging receipt of letter re Seanad elections.
    13. Letter dated 17th June, 2015 from Donegal County Council regarding resolution passed by the Council re Sign Language.
    14. Letter dated 18th June, 2015 from the Office of the Taoiseach acknowledging receipt of letter re sex trafficking.
    15. Letter dated 18th June, 2015 from the Office of the Taoiseach acknowledging receipt of letter re Regional Veterinary Laboratory.
    16. Letter dated 18th June, 2015 from the Office of the Minister for Justice and Equality acknowledging receipt of letter.
    17. Letter dated 19th June, 2015 from the Minister for Health re Cardiac catheterisation lab for Sligo General.
    18. Letter dated 22nd June, 2015 from Mr. Martin Ford relating to mayoral elections.
    19. Letter dated 25th June, 2015 from Office of the Minister for Justice and Equality regarding criminalisation of prostitution and trafficking.
    20. Letter dated 23rd June, 2015 from Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding speed limit reductions in residential areas.
    21. Letter dated 24th June, 2015 from Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin road scheme.
  29. Matters Arising from Minutes.
  30. Any Other Business.

 

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Meeting Date 06/07/2015