Agendas 2018

Agenda of April Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council


Corporate Services,
County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo

071 9111111 

3rd April, 2018

TO:  THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held

ON:  Monday, 9th April, 2018        

AT:  10.00 a.m.

IN:  Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

You are requested to attend.

K. Colreavy
Administrative Officer

 

CLÁR

  1. To confirm Minutes of S.P.C. 1 (Housing and Corporate Services) Meeting held on 4th December, 2017 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  2. To note minutes of Sligo County Council Audit Committee meeting held on 5th December, 2017 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  3. To confirm Minutes of Sligo Municipal District Meeting held on 22nd January, 2018 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  4. To confirm Minutes of Sligo Municipal District Meeting held on 19th February 2018 to approve the Schedule of Municipal District Works 2018 – including Roads, Transportation & Infrastructure (Copy posted on Extranet).
  5. To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 5th March, 2018 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  6. To consider report in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge the estate known as “Rockfield Manor”, Coolaney, Co. Sligo (Report previously circulated).
  7. To note Audit Committee Charter prepared in accordance with S.I. 244, Audit Committee Regulations 2014 (Copy posted on extranet).
  8. To note the Audit Committee Annual Report 2017, prepared under Regulation 15 of the Local Government (Audit Committee) Regulations, 2014. (Copy posted on extranet).
  9. To note Audit Committee Work Programme 2018 (Copy posted on extranet).
  10. To note Annual Financial Statement for the year ended 31st December, 2017 (Copy posted on extranet).
  11. To authorise over expenditure of €4,203,856 reported in the 2017 Annual Financial Statement in accordance with section 104 (7) of the Local Government Act 2001.
  12. To note the Monthly Management Report for February 2018 (Report previously circulated).

 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “To ask for a table to be produced showing the amount of roads funding spent in each engineering area for 2017 and 2016 categorising it by road type (regional, class 2, class 3, LIS etc)”.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to start taking in the applications for the older peoples grant immediately”.
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask have Sligo County Council received any further information regarding either the recently announced revised Council loan scheme and an affordable home scheme, as the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government has indicated substantive local authority involvement in both schemes.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “In light of the publishing of the National Planning Framework and its strong focus on sustainable transport, what funds are available from central government for the advancement of sustainable transport projects?  What plans have Sligo County Council to prepare for the huge investment in Sustainable Transport proposed in the plan?”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to Minister of Housing, Planning and Local Government to make funding available to construct a boundary wall to protect a number of homes in the Woodlands estate which is prone to flooding”.
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Ask the Director of Services to outline what impact will the Government’s Planning Framework have on one off rural houses in county Sligo”.
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Can Sligo County Council buy or build 2 family sized emergency accommodation houses in a suitable location”.
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Ask the Director of Services to give updates
    1. will the markings be completed to indicate ramps on Main Street, Enniscrone and
    2. regarding commercial activity on Main Street, Enniscrone opposite the Fire Station”.
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Sligo County Council will begin the process of taking in charge of Beach view park in Strandhill”.

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “This time of year in particular rubbish littering our roadsides becomes more visible.  This is not a new problem but one that continually reoccurs and needs to be addressed.  Is it possible to organise teams to remove litter from the roadsides or assist communities who are willing to organise themselves to do the work. &nbspIn addition this council will apply for funding to implement anti dumping initiatives at known black spots to stamp out illegal dumping.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Given the large volume of traffic and that the road narrows considerably this Council will undertake a survey to establish the possibility of continuing the footpath from the Rugby Club in Strandhill to the roundabout under the minor accident scheme or another grant to facilitate the large amount of pedestrians including school children who use this road on a daily basis.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “That Sligo County Council explore the possibility of purchasing/having commissioned a Yeats bench/benches around key locations in Sligo much like the Chopin benches in Warsaw.  The benches are made from cast iron and polished stone.  The sound system is embedded in the benches that will bring Yeats poetry closer – all you have to do is to press a button and make the bench play a selected poem”.  
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To request that more public lighting be fitted at Upper Mullaghmore on the Hill Road.

    There are about 45 houses on that road (3/4 are lived in full time).  There are 16 electricity poles on the road which is over half a mile long.  There are only 5 lights on these 16 poles.  Would it be possible to have more lights fitted on the existing poles as it's very dark there especially in the winter”.
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask the Roads Department are there any future plans to enhance and upgrade the ‘Top Road’ in Strandhill Village, a part of the R292.  Lack of continuous footpath on the eastern side of the road, continual vehicular speeding and issues about parking on the road due to new developments are amongst a number of concerns to the local community in the area.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to address the water running on the surface of the L5508 at Carrigans Upper, Ballymote as a matter of urgency as it is eroding the surface of the road”.
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “To write to Irish Water asking them how they came up with the rationale for a 40% discount for business customers affected by the Lough Talt Boil Water Notice and ask for an increase as it does not meet the additional costs incurred”.
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “On behalf of Maugherow Community Development Company I wish to discuss the urgent request for assistance for some help towards costs of the Security System at Raughly Harbour.

    Costs have continued to increase, especially in relation to electricity and ongoing maintenance of the security cameras, electricity and broadband. Fishing and leisure boat owners pay a voluntary fee to the company on a yearly basis.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to carry out an assessment of the works needed and rough costing on Court Abbey Cemetery and that this be forwarded to the OPW and Department of Culture, Heritage & An Gaeltacht”.
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “That this Council calls on the O.P.W. to take in charge the monument in Court Abbey Cemetery as it’s a designated National Monument and that the Council calls on Minister Kevin Boxer Moran Minister of State for the OPW to provide the necessary funding which he indicated would be made available when he visited the site on the 21st August 2017 to carry out a detailed assessment in order that conservation works can be carried out to this dangerous structure”.
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to prepare a report on the Community Involvement Scheme”.
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on the Irish State to nationalise EIR to ensure the delivery of fibre Broadband”.
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to prepare a progress report on the taking in charge of Gort Na Sí Estate, Coolaney”.
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “That this Council calls on the T.I.I. to put measures in place to reduce speed on the N17 from North Connacht College via Circular Road to Ballina Road junction to reduce the risk of accidents for all road users, and those exiting from their premises”.
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask for a Progress Report relating to the full application of the Memorandum of Understanding (as per report dated 20/4/17 and presented to the members of Sligo Municipal Council on the 24/4/17) that will allow a funding application to proceed for a needed community facility including surfing and community centre, changing facilities and multi-purpose space on the Front in Strandhill Village”.
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask for a report outlining:
    1. The number (and location of bring banks throughout County Sligo;
    2. Identified areas that require bring banks;
    3. A timeline for provision of bring banks as identified in (b)”. 
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “To ask the Chief Executive what action, if any, has been taken to implement the decision taken on the 10th of June 2013, to invite tenders for the provision of legal services to the County Council.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “To ask the Chief Executive the value of commercial rates not collected in 2018 due to premises being vacant.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I call on Sligo County Council to support and promote the recently launched €300 million Government Brexit Loan Scheme for Irish businesses.

    The Scheme is open to eligible businesses with up to 499 employees with loans of up to €1.5 million available at a rate of 4% or less”.
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls for a ban on fox hunting and hare coursing”.
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls on Minister Denis Naughten to introduce a deposit refund scheme to help with our worsening plastic waste crisis”.
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department intends to provide mooring facilities at Inishmurray Island.”
  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. Acknowledgement dated 27th February, 2018 from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, T.D. re. upgrading of N16,
    2. Letter dated 5th March, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government re. matching funding for Housing Grant Schemes,
    3. Letter dated 6th March, 2018 from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding funding for the Western Distributor Road,
    4. E-mail dated 9th March, 2018 from Mr. Gary Breen, Head of Visitor Engagement, Fáilte Ireland concerning (Oct. 2017) resolution re. opening hours for main Sligo office during the peak tourism season,
    5. Letter dated 8th March, 2018 from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, T.D. re. student and scholar fares,
    6. Acknowledgement dated 7th March, 2018 from the Office of the Taoiseach concerning resolution re. undocumented Irish in the U.S.,
    7. Acknowledgement dated 7th March, 2018 from the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, T.D. re. provision of a cardiac catheterisation Lab at Sligo University Hospital,
    8. Acknowledgement dated 7th March, 2018 from the Office of Public Works re. resolution (December 2017) re. opening of Ballymote Castle to the public,
    9. Letter dated 12th March, 2018 (received by e-mail) from Ms. Teresa Dykes (General Manager, Mental Health Services, Sligo) re. closure of Alzheimer’s Unit in St. John’s Hospital, Sligo,
    10. Acknowledgement dated 12th March, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine re. the Regional Veterinary Laboratory at Dunally,
    11. Copy of resolution dated 13th March, 2018 from Clare County Council re. redress scheme to provide financial support for purchasers or houses and apartments non-  compliant with Building and Fire Regulations,
    12. Copy of resolution dated 13th March, 2018 from Clare County Council re. introduction of financial incentives to companies who are prepared to employ Apprentices,
    13. Copy of resolution dated 13th March, 2018 from Clare County Council re. ingestion of micro plastic by deep water fish in the north west Atlantic Ocean,
    14. Copy of resolution dated 13th March, 2018 from Clare County Council re. call for publicly funded Higher Education and rejection of income contingent loans,
    15. Acknowledgement dated 12th March, 2018 from the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, T.D. re. provision of defibrillator machines in all Irish Schools,
    16. Letter dated 12th March, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government re. minimum reckonable income for eligibility under the Tenant (Incremental) Purchase Scheme, 2016,
    17. Letter dated 14th March, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine re. the Regional Veterinary Laboratory at Dunally, Sligo,
    18. Acknowledgement dated 15th March, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Education and Skills re. lack of Autism Units in Schools in Sligo,
    19. Acknowledgement dated 15th March, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Education and Skills re. shortage of Teachers in Schools,
    20. Letter dated 21st March, 2018 from the National Transport Authority concerning public transport fares for children,
    21. Letter dated 20th March, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding issues raised including the Fodder Transport Support measure,
    22. Acknowledgement dated 21st March, 2018 from Mr. Liam Kenny (Director – AILG) regarding 1916 commemorative medals for members of Local Authority Fire Services,
    23. Letter dated 22nd March, 2018 from Mr. Dermot Monaghan (Head of Service, Primary Care CH01, HSE) re. Primary Care Centre for Tubbercurry and
    24. Acknowledgement dated 23rd March, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Ms. Heather Humphreys, T.D. re. resolution supporting the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ call for the amendment of existing/ introduction of new employment legislation and
    25. Letter dated 28th March, 2018 from the Office of the Minister with responsibility for Defence.
  28. Matters arising from Minutes.
  29. Any other business.

 

 


Meeting Date 24/09/2018