Agendas 2018

Agenda of July Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council


Corporate Services,
County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo

071 9111111

26th June, 2018

TO:  THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held

ON:  Monday, 2nd July, 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 Ballymote-Tobercurry Municipal Meeting held on 16th April, 2018  (Copy posted on Extranet).
  2. To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 11th June, 2018 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  3. To confirm Minutes of Annual General Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 18th June, 2018 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  4. To consider in accordance with section 179, Part XI of the Local Government (Planning and Development ) Act 2000 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001(as amended), proposals for the construction a three bedroom detached house at 94(a) St. Joseph’s Terrace, Sligo and all associated drainage and site works (Report previously circulated). 
  5. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of Freehold Interest in cottage and plot at Aughamore Near, Carraroe, Co Sligo to Aedamar Frawley and Ryan O’Donnell (Report previously circulated). 
  6. To approve in accordance with Section 6 of the Housing Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992, and Regulations thereunder, provision of assistance in the form of the Capital Assistance Scheme to Focus Housing Association Company Limited by Guarantee in respect of Dwelling at No. 20 Springhill Court, Maugheraboy, Sligo (Report previously circulated).
  7. Presentation by Dr. Fergal G. Hickey, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Sligo University Hospital.
  8. To consider report in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge the estate known as “Dorrin’s Strand”, Strandhill, Co. Sligo (Report previously circulated).
  9. To consider report in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge the estate known as “The Sidewalk”, Riverstown, Co. Sligo (Report previously circulated).
  10. To receive Presentation on Sligo County Council’s Waste Management Initiatives.
  11. To note audited accounts for the first year of operation of the Sligo B.I.D. (Copy posted on Extranet).
  12. To note the Monthly Management Report for May 2018 (Report posted on Extranet).
  13. To appoint
    1. Mr. Liam Scollan to fill the casual vacancy on S.P.C. 3 (Planning, Community & Economic Development, Arts & Culture) arising from the resignation of Mr. Marcus Hufsky and
    2. Ms. Arianna Somers to fill the casual vacancy on S.P.C. 3 (Planning, Community & Economic Development, Arts & Culture) arising from the resignation of Ms. Sue Mahon.
      (Report posted on Extranet).
  14. To consider Flood Risk Management Plans (Report previously circulated).  
  15. Launch of free Wi-Fi for Sligo (Report to follow).

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. 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”.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To call on the Minister for Housing to fund the purchase of suitable private housing in all counties for the purposes of reducing the ever increasing number of people who are homeless and in danger of becoming homeless.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “That Sligo County Council purchase a 'Property Marking Machine ' for community group use to make property a less attractive target for thieves, making it easier to reunite owners with their property.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council take Dorrins Strand estate in Strandhill in charge".
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Due to the recent storms our dunes in Strandhill and on the 2nd beach in Rosses Point have been considerably damaged.

    The dunes are actively falling and have become very dangerous. This motion seeks to have the council take immediate remedial action to combat this serious situation and to erect more signage to alert people to the danger to prevent a serious accident occurring.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council engineering staff address the urgent Health & Safety issues posed by the imminent collapse of the property beside the Friary Church on High Street".
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “This Council will organise and run workshops similar to those held in other counties to assist people with recycling in line with the new recycling requirements.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “Can the Council be provided with an update on the uptake of the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loans for County Sligo including the number of applications received, approved, pending and rejected.  That the Council forward a letter to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government asking for the credit criteria to be published”.
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “That this Council welcomes the passing of the Domestic Violence Bill by the Seanad earlier this month and calls on the Government to take all the necessary steps to ensure that the protections and safeguards enshrined in this Act are available as soon as possible.

    Further, recognising the vital frontline work and support services provided nationally and locally by agencies such as Women’s Aid, SafeIreland, Rape Crisis Centres and DVAS, this Council calls on the Government and the HSE to confirm that adequate resources and funding will be available as a matter of urgency. This Act will only mean something if the victims of domestic abuse and violence, both now and in the future, can use the new provisions to help ensure their safety.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To receive an update on the Sligo County Council application for Local Authorities to introduce free Wi-Fi hotspots. The ‘WiFi4EU’ scheme will promote free Wi-Fi connectivity in public spaces – such as parks, squares, public buildings, libraries, health centres and museums”.
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Sligo County Council will seek clarification from the Minister for Health why Sligo University Hospital remains the only regional hospital without a cat lab. Further this motion calls on all local T.D.s to address this matter with the Minister as a matter of urgency”.
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That Sligo County Council indicates its support for the Friends of the Earth ‘Sick of Plastic’ campaign including the call for (a) the imposition of a levy on single-use plastic items, like take-away cups; and (b) the imposition of a ban on the use of micro-plastics in cosmetics and care products.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask for a report outlining the number of fines issued and subsequent revenue raised in years 2015, 2016 & 2017 for (a) littering and (b) dog fouling.

    Further, can the Council consider creating a strategy and\or awareness programme around the issue of dog fouling centred on community engagement, education and targeted enforcement actions.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask for a report, as agreed at the April Monthly Meeting, on progress relating to the provision of a community facility including surfing and community centre, on the Front in Strandhill Village.”

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Recognising that people with disabilities have the same right to use and enjoy public spaces that we all share;  Acknowledging the obstacles which people with disabilities face in their daily lives, including badly parked vehicles and bicycles, billboards, over-grown hedges and other ill-placed hazards;  Understanding that most obstacles are caused by thoughtlessness and genuine lack of awareness.

    This Council
    1. supports the establishment of an annual national “Make Way Day” taking place on 26th September in 2018,
    2. will write to an Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD, and to each individual Minister and Minister of State, calling on them to support, establish, fund and resource an annual national “Make Way Day” which would be localised in each region, and
    3. will annually support and promote a local #MakeWaySligo campaign as part of the wider “Make Way Day”.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the Council co operate with Sligo Drama Circle and Everyman Productions in locating suitable storage facilities from vacant properties owned by the Council, for storing large theatrical sets, props, furniture and equipment associated with their activities as active amateur drama groups.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to carry out necessary safety improvements works on the main route, the N59, into Ballisodare to address the concerns with speed through the village”.
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council writes to Minister Simon Harris and asks for an update on the medicinal cannabis bill”.
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council writes to Minister Michael Creed and calls for a ban on fur farms”.
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor H. Keaney:
    “In light of the recent R.T.E. investigation programme, could we have a report on the number of waste collection companies operating in Sligo and number of inspections carried out?

    Also do we have a record of old dumping sites and are these being monitored?”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council executive provide members with an update on the Sligo to Dromahair Greenway initiative".
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to give an update on the proposed housing development at Dromore West”.
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council engineering staff erect a radar speed sign at the site of the current speed sign on the Holy Well road at the top of Tonaphubble as requested by the residents association to address the serious issue of speeding in the area".
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “Recognising the target that Ireland has committed to of ending the sales of vehicles powered by fossil fuels only by 2030 and the promotion and increased usage of hybrid and electric powered vehicles, that this Council call on ESB’s eCar Division to increase the number of electric charging points throughout County Sligo from the current 6 no.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “That Sligo County Council calls on the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to address and regulate the Differential Rent Schemes of Approved Housing Bodies, such as Clúid and Respond, so that the maximum rents that they can charge are equivalent with those of Local Authorities”.
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To call on the Chief Executive to work with respective bodies to ensure that the Bellawaddy river in Enniscrone is cleaned”.
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To ask the Chief Executive to prepare a report on economic development in rural county Sligo including towns of Grange and all of east, south and west Sligo for the September meeting of the Council”.
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "Arising from the water outage on the Top Road and in Strandhill from 17th to the 19th June where a number of premises were left without water causing serious disruption to some business like B & B's that had to close and other businesses that were seriously compromised and also caused serious problems for numerous householders, I call on Irish Water to review their communications to ensure that householders and businesses are in future informed when there is a disruption to the water supply in their area and that they are advised of the expected timescale for its restoration".
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon:
    “With the Economy recovering and over 400 new Jobs for Sligo there are strong indications that house building activity could restart in Sligo and environs if their were more choices in terms of location.

    This Council calls on the Planning Department of Sligo County Council to release land from the strategic reserve in Strandhill to meet the growing demand for good quality homes in Sligo and environs”.
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon:
    “To request Sligo County Council Roads Department to improve the sight lines at the Hazelwood Avenue junction with road no R286 for health and safety reasons”.
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask for an update on the provision of safety barriers or other such similar features on the R284, specifically at Carrownadarghny”.
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “Can I receive an update on a motion I previously proposed regarding consideration for a hedge cutting grant similar to that available in other local authorities.  What view has been formed by the executive on the merits of this scheme.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “I ask that Sligo County Council call on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to pay out the payment owed to 56 shareholders who had no hand, act or part in the fire that occurred on Killery mountain in May 2017”.
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon:
    “The Universal Social Charge (U.S.C.) was introduced in Budget 2011 during the economic downturn to raise taxes to help balance the books on the clear understanding that it was only a temporary measure for a few years.

    Sligo County Council calls on the Minister for Finance, in Budget 2019, to start the process of reducing and removing this tax over the next few years now that the Irish economy is recovering.”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “Due to the success of the walkway to the caves of Keash which was launched in 2014 I am calling on Sligo County Council to seek funding to continue it to the summit of Keash Hill”.
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Noting that Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd is refusing to engage with the Mandate Trade Union which represents employees of the company and further noting that the Labour Court has issued a recommendation stating that the company negotiate with the union; this Council calls on Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd: to accept the recommendation of the Labour Court, to recognise the union and to enter into meaningful negotiations so as the conditions of employment for Lloyds Pharmacy workers can be improved.”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “Due to the narrow bridge on the Ardconnell road which is a major problem for large trucks, vans and agricultural machinery I am requesting as a matter of urgency to have signage erected”.
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “That the public lighting be extended on the Ballymote Road R294 out of Tubbercurry”.
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council commence the taking in charge of Oaklawns, Pearse Road”.
  26. Votes of Sympathy.
  27. Votes of Congratulations.
  28. Conferences/Training (Copy posted on Extranet).
  29. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  30. Correspondence:
    1. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Donegal County Council their solidarity with the Palestinian people,
    2. Letter dated 31st May, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Higher Education re. resolution requesting the abolition of Student Fees,
    3. Acknowledgement dated 13th June, 2018 from the Office of the Chairman of O.P.W. re. Garda Station in Tubbercurry,
    4. Letter dated 6th June, 2018 from the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government re. request for 100% funding for Housing grants,
    5. Acknowledgement dated 15th June, 2018 from the Office of the Minister of State at the Department of Finance regarding insurance costs in Ireland,
    6. Acknowledgement dated 15th June, 2018 from the Office of the Taoiseach regarding business and residential insurances costs,
    7. Acknowledgement dated 15th June, 2018 from the Office of the Taoiseach in relation to the setting up of a D.N.A. database for children involved in the adoption scandal,
    8. Acknowledgement dated 18th June, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in relation to request for the setting up of a D.N.A. database for children involved in recent adoption scandals,
    9. Acknowledgement dated 18th June, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Justice and Equality re. Tubbercurry Garda Station,
    10. Acknowledgement dated 18th June, 2018 from the Apostolic Nuncio re. resolution in relation to the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland,
    11. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Kerry County Council in relation to allowing An Post to offer full Banking services,
    12. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Kerry County Council in connection with a proposed retirement age of 68,
    13. Acknowledgement dated 19th June, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in connection with Court Abbey Monument,
    14. Letter dated 20th June, 2018 from the Office of Public Works re. new Garda Station for Tubbercurry,
    15. Letter dated 21st June, 2018 from the H.S.E. re. ‘Out of hours’ G.P. Service at Primary Care Centre in Ballymote,
    16. Letter dated 21st June, 2018 from Denis Naughten, T.D., Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment re. reducing carbon emissions, adopting renewable Energy and encouraging carbon neutrality and
    17. Sectoral Level Submission/Consultation on the Review of the Local Property Tax (LPT) using the recommendations from the Thornhill Report July 2015.
  31. Matters arising from Minutes.
  32. Any other business. 

 


Meeting Date 28/06/2018