Agendas 2017

Agenda of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday, 8th May 2017


Corporate Services,
County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo

071 9111111

2nd May, 2017

TO: THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held

ON: Monday, 8th May, 2017

AT: 11.00 a.m.

IN: Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

You are requested to attend.

K. Colreavy
Administrative Officer

 

CLÁR

  1. To confirm Minutes of Special Meeting to consider the draft Sligo County Development Plan 2017–2023 and the Second Chief Executive’s Report on submissions and observations relating to the Draft CDP 2017-2023 held on 27th March, 2017 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  2. To confirm Minutes of Meetings of Sligo Municipal District held on 20th February, 2017 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  3. To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 3rd April, 2017 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  4. To confirm Minutes of Adjourned Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 10th April, 2017 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  5. To confirm Minutes of Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on 13th February, 2017 (Copy to follow).
  6. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, the disposal of a dwelling at 1A Cranmore Road, Sligo and adjoining plot of land to the Abbeyquarter Men’s group by way of a 3 year lease (Copy previously circulated and posted on extranet).
  7. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at 10 Circular Road, Sligo to Christopher B. Higgins (Copy previously circulated and posted on extranet).
  8. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of a dwelling house at 2 St. Mary’s Terrace, Upper John Street, Sligo to Mr. Room Shah. (Copy previously circulated and posted on extranet).
  9. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property to St. Nathy’s Diocesan Trust (Holy Family School, Tubbercurry) (Copy previously circulated and posted on extranet).
  10. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of land at Strandhill to Celtic Seabaths Limited (Copy previously circulated and posted on extranet).
  11. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the proposed lease of land at Ballast Quay to Sligo Carpet Centre Ltd. (Copy previously circulated and posted on extranet).
  12. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of land at Tobercurry to the Health Service Executive (Copy previously circulated and posted on extranet).
  13. Presentation by Dr. Ciarán Byrne, C.E.O., Inland Fisheries Ireland.
  14. To consider the Second Chief Executive’s Report and recommendations on Issue no. 18 of Submission no. 42 (deferred at the meeting of 27 March 2017) and RPS Submission no. 41 (mistakenly omitted from Second Chief Executive’s Report dated 3rd March 2017) received in conjunction with the Draft County Sligo Development Plan 2017-2023 and Proposed Additions and Deletions from the Record of Protected Structures. (Report attached and posted on Extranet).
  15. To hear Presentation on Draft River basin Management Plan.
  16. To note the Monthly Management Report for March 2017 (Copy to follow).
  17. To set dates for the County Council and Municipal Districts Annual General Meetings.
  18. To approve the 2017 Student Grants Scheme (Copy posted on Extranet).
  19. To note Progress Report on Corporate Plan (Copy posted on Extranet).
  20. To adopt Annual Report 2016 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  21. To consider and adopt Community & Voluntary Grants Scheme Allocations for 2017.
  22. Report from Placenames Committee.

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy:
    “To ask for a report on how the new ‘Repair and leasing Scheme for vacant houses’ will be carried out and if this Scheme will include vacant houses in rural areas of South Sligo”.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy:
    “To ask the Council to erect 2 no. “Slow down – Children crossing” signs on Road no. 414 at Curraghahunnaun, Curry on the main Banada to Bellaghy road, in the interest of safety, for children crossing this very busy road to get on the School bus, both morning and evening”.
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “That Sligo County Council will conduct a survey of the roundabout at Strandhill to establish a safer crossing system for pedestrians.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “That Sligo County Council supports the Independent Alliance’s, ‘Keeping People in their Homes Bill 2017’ which has been introduced to the Dáil and aims to provide protection to home owners facing repossession and gives clarity to Irish courts on examining the proportionality of granting or executing repossession orders on people’s homes.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo Co Council upgrade the road surface along the L3202 at the junction where it meets the L3203 at Streedagh.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo Co Council commences the process of providing footpath and lighting from Lissadell Park to Oxfield GAA and Community Centre.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council review the speed limit on the Grange to Streedagh Road.”

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to convene a special meeting regarding implementing a management plan for the Owenmore river with the Minister of the OPW and other stakeholders to meet with members of Sligo County Council”.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “Seeking an update on the Western Distributor Road”.
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “Due to the imminent closure of the Ulster Bank branch in Ballymote it is essential to maintain a full time bank service in the town of Ballymote.

    Sligo County Council calls on the Minister for Finance requesting him to contact the Bank of Ireland. The Bank has a moral obligation to the Irish people and we call on the minister to ensure that the Bank of Ireland provide a five day service in the town of Ballymote and that Sligo County Council would prepare a detailed submission in support of the retention of existing banking Services in Ballymote”.
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “That Sligo County Council calls on the Minister of Health to rescind his decision to pass ownership of the State-funded National Maternity Hospital to the religious order, the Sisters of Charity.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillors D. Bree, T. Healy, C. MacManus, M. Gormley, S. Kilgannon, J. Lundy, K. Henry, J. Queenan, D. Mulvey, S. Maguire, M. Clarke, M. Casserly, T. MacSharry, P. Taylor, H. Keaney, R. O’Grady and M. Baker:
    “That the recreational park located on Forthill, Sligo, be named the O’Boyle Park, in memory of the late Councillor Seamie O’Boyle”.
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “As funding was provided by the Office of Public Works in 1996 for works on the Owenmore River I am requesting that we the members of Sligo Co Council calls on the Minister with responsibility for the OPW Sean Canney, T.D. to meet a deputation from this council together with representatives from the Owenmore drainage committee and TD’s from this area to highlight the need for funding to alleviate the serious problems this river is causing to householders and landowners”.
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillors D. Bree, C. MacManus and G. O’Boyle:
    “Noting recent reports of diplomatic developments by the Irish state toward full recognition of the state of Palestine, aware also that the Irish Government accorded the Palestinian delegation in Ireland diplomatic status in 2014, the same year that witnessed both Houses of the Oireachtas pass motions in support of Palestinian statehood, this Council will fly the flag of Palestine at County Hall from the 15th of May until the 31st of May 2017 in support of the above diplomatic moves and as a gesture of our solidarity with the people of Palestine living under occupation in the West Bank and Gaza, with the Palestinian citizens of Israel denied basic democratic rights and with the over 7 million displaced Palestinians denied the right of return to their homeland.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to put safe pull in bays along the road leading to Dunmoran strand before the busy summer season due to the soft verge on both sides of this road.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “That this Council write to Minister Michael Ring asking him to include Class 2 and 3 County roads in the next phase of CLÁR funding.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “That Sligo County Council write to the Minister for Education requesting him to reinstate the appeals process previously operated by The National Council for Special Education with regard to additional educational supports for children in need.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “To ask the Director of Services for a report on the Housing grant applications.

    The numbers received under the different headings Mobility, Disability and Housing Aid for older People in 2016 and 2017.

    How many were approved? What is the position on applications submitted in 2017 will they be approved and funded?”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Noting with deep regret the deaths of two citizens in a serious fire which occurred in rented accommodation in Market Street, Sligo, on Saturday 22ndApril 2017; this meeting resolves that a comprehensive report be provided by the Chief Executive indicating:
    1. if and when inspections were carried out on the said premises by Council staff under Section 18 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992, as amended by the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2008, Statutory Instrument No. 534 of 2008 and Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) (Amendment) Regulations 2009, Statutory Instrument No. 462 of 2009;
    2. the outcome of the inspections and whether notices were served on the landlord;
    3. if any legal action was initiated;
    4. if inspections were carried out on the said premises under the Fire Services Acts, 1981 and the outcome of same; and to ask the Chief Executive if he is satisfied that the local authority carried out its obligations as required by legislation.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon:
    “To request Sligo County Council to contact the Department of Transport and insist that they meet a delegation from this Council regarding the provision of funds to deal with the backlog of Local Improvements schemes which is now entering its 7th year since any works was undertaken under that scheme.

    Rural dwellers whose homes are served by roads eligible under L.I.S. are just as entitled to a safe access to their home as any other section of the community.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon:
    “I propose that Sligo County Council call on the Minister for Housing, Planning Community and Local Government Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. to introduce a Home Improvement /Reconstruction grant scheme as soon as possible.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy:
    “I will ask Sligo County Council to write to the Minister for Justice and the Office of Public Works (O.P.W.) requesting the provision of a new Garda Station for Tubbercurry as a matter of urgency”.
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy:
    “To ask if any funding has been provided by the Government for the upgrade or provision of disabled parking spaces in Co. Sligo and if any new disabled parking spaces are planned to be introduced over the next 12 months.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor:
    “To ask what is the current state/situation with the National Broadband Plan on a county by county basis and have we in Sligo County Council received the Working Plan for County Sligo”.
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “I call on Sligo County Council to write to Sligo’s Chief Superintendent to comment on the National issue where is was stated in the Oireachtas committee that dishonest Garda was to blame for the exaggerated recorded figures and how does this relate to the Sligo division.

    To ask Chief Superintendent, in relation to 140,000 people that wrongly convictions, how many was in the Sligo Division? and what was been done to put the record straight? and would there be compensation?

    The County Sligo Joint Policing Committee was held on Friday 31st March, 2017 at 10.30am in The Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo, attending the County Sligo Joint Policing Committee were; The chief superintendent, two Garda Inspectors and two Garda Sergeants, our Chief executive, one director of service and one Senior  executive officer, I have concerns that the County Sligo Joint Policing Committee is a waste of recourses I call on a debate on this issue.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to prepare a report on the issue of the occupancy clause imposed on planning conditions granted. Are those clauses now null and void?”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “This council write to Minister for Communications, Denis Naughton seeking confirmation that the necessary resources to ensure that the planned implementation of the national broadband plan for county Sligo is achieved. Further that Sligo County Council will liaise with the local Educational Training Board to ensure that there are training courses available locally to meet the requirements of staffing to complete the broadband rollout.”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “This council write to Minister of the Environment Simon Coveney seeking an increase in the funding available to protected structures in County Sligo.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to examine what traffic calming measures can be put in place at Keash Community Park as the existing Clubhouse is due to be demolished soon to make way for modern facilities and there will be less car parking spaces available. Concerned parents that have contacted me state it can be quite dangerous at present for children who are crossing the main Keash to Culfadda road from the training pitch to the main car park”.
  23. Votes of Sympathy.
  24. Votes of Congratulations.
  25. Conferences/Training (Copy posted on Extranet).
  26. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  27. Correspondence:
    1. Letter received by e-mail dated 29th March, 2017 from Minister for Training, Skills and Innovation, Mr. John Halligan, T.D. re. nearest School rule for School transport,
    2. Letter dated 30th March, 2017 from Minister for Health, Mr. Simon Harris, T.D. re. resolution concerning home care packages,
    3. Letter dated 7th April, 2017 concerning resolution adopted by Members of Donegal County Council re. Veterans of the Siege of Jadotville,
    4. Letter received on 11th April, 2017 from Mr. Marcus Choo, Consultant E.N.T. Surgeon, Sligo University Hospital re. waiting times for tonsillectomy,
    5. Letter dated 18th April, 2017 from the Office of the Minister for Education and Skills concerning resolution re. DEIS status for Rathlee National School,
    6. Acknowledgement dated 19th April, 2017 from the Office of the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs re. the Department’s 2016 budget,
    7. Letter dated 20th April, 2017 from Minister Simon Harris re. addition of freestyle libre sensors to the Long Term Illness Scheme,
    8. Acknowledgement dated 20th April, 2017 from the Office of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport re. Bus Éireann,
    9. Acknowledgement dated 20th April, 2017 from the Office of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport re. Sectoral Employment Orders,
    10. Acknowledgement dated 20th April, 2017 from the Office of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport re. Galway Harbour,
    11. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Tipperary County Council in relation to the Coroner’s Bill,
    12. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Galway County Council regarding downgrading of bus or rail services,
    13. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Tipperary County Council in relation to Community Employment Schemes,
    14. Letter dated 21st April, 2017 from R.T.E. re. resolution in relation to increase in the television licence fee,
    15. Acknowledgement dated 24th April, 2017 from the Office of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. re. N.C.T. on tractors,
    16. Acknowledgement dated 25th April, 2017 from Minister Simon Harris re. community based rehabilitation for people with brain injuries,
    17. Acknowledgement dated 25th April, 2017 from Minister Simon Harris re. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS),
    18. Acknowledgement dated 26th April, 2017 from the Office of the Taoiseach concerning resolution re. Irish Unity,
    19. Letter received on 27th April, 2017 from the Road Safety Authority re. compulsory testing for tractors used for commercial road haulage purposes,
    20. Acknowledgement from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine re. Brazilian beef and other food products,
    21. Acknowledgement from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government re. resolution concerning additional resources for local authorities due to Brexit,
    22. Copy of resolution adopted by Members of Waterford City and County Council re. legalisation of use of cannabis for medicinal purposes,
    23. Copy of resolution adopted by Members of Waterford City and County Council re. attendance rules for Meetings and
    24. Letter dated 25th April, 2017 from Minister Simon Harris re. Otolaryngology (ENT) waiting lists at Sligo University Hospital. (Copies posted on Extranet).
  28. Matters Arising from Minutes.
  29. Any Other Business.

 

 


Meeting Date 08/05/2017