Minutes 2002

Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on Monday, 4th March 2002 at 11.00 am. in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo.

COUNCILLORS PRESENT:

Barrett,
Barry,
Branley,
Bree,
Colleary,
L. Conlon,
M. Conlon,
Conmy,
Devins,
Fleming,
Fox,
Gormley,
Higgins,
Leonard,
MacManus,
McGarry,
McGuinn,
Murray,
Parke,
Perry,
Queenan,
B. Scanlon
E. Scanlon.

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

Mr. H. Kearns, County Manager.
Mr. T. Caffrey, Director of Services.
Mr. S. Concannon, Director of Services.
Mr. J. McHugh, Acting Director of Services.
Ms. D. Clarke, Director of Community and Enterprise.
Mr. T. Kilfeather, Head of Finance.
Mr. T. Carroll, Senior Engineer.
Mr. K. Larkin, Senior Engineer.
Mr. D. Breen, Senior Executive Officer.
Ms. M. McConnell, Senior Executive Officer.
Mr. S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer.
Mr. P. Flanagan, Senior Executive Engineer.
Mr. P. Hughes, Senior Executive Engineer.
Mr. F. O’Driscoll, Senior Executive Engineer.
Ms. E. Concannon, Senior Executive Engineer.
Mr. F. Burke, Acting Senior Executive Engineer.
Mr. J. Walsh, Administrative Officer.
Ms. L. McNicholas, Research Co-Ordinator.
Ms. J. Currid, Staff Officer.
Ms. S. Malone, Assistant Staff Officer.
Ms. M. Bruen, Clerical Officer.

CATHAOIRLEACH:

The Leas-Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley presided.

COUNCILLOR MARGARET GORMLEY:

The members unanimously welcomed Councillor Gormley back to the Council Chamber after her absence due to illness.

FUNDING FOR INNER RELIEF ROAD:

Permission was given to take item no. 21 (a) first.

Councillors McGuinn and Murray asked that the National Roads Authority be requested to immediately approve funding for the initial contract for diverting services to facilitate the construction of the Inner Relief Road (Sligo City) and also approval be sought from the National Roads Authority to proceed to tender for Road Construction Stage.

A number of members expressed their dissatisfaction at the level of funding been made available by the National Roads Authority for the Inner Relief Road Project. Some members indicated that a deputation from the Council should meet the Minister for Environment and Local Government in relation to this matter.

In response to Councillor Higgins, Director Concannon indicated that planning and archaeology work for the Inner Relief Road is ongoing and that tender documents for the main contract are complete. The project would be ready to go to construction at the end of this year. He further added that in some cases the matter of land acquisition had gone to arbitration under the Compulsory Purchase Order process.

The Manager indicated that while the Council have not yet received official notification of the allocation from the National Roads Authority with regard to funding for the Inner Relief Road Project, the expected level of funding was very disappointing in view of the severe traffic congestion currently being experienced and the negative message which this delay will send out to investors and others in Sligo and the wider region. He added that due to the reduced allocation for roads projects work on the N17 project may have to cease immediately and work on the N4 is also effected. The Manager added that, as Compulsory Purchase Order’s have been made and arbitration
has commenced on the inner relief road project there is a duty on the Council to promptly pay the amounts agreed to land owners and it is doubtful if the National Roads Authority will recoup such monies. He indicated that he has written to the National Roads Authority to get confirmation in this matter adding that it is possible that the Council could carry this over-expenditure on overdraft if the National Roads Authority would give a commitment to refund the interest costs. Councillor Devins indicated that the Government allocated €1 billion to the National Roads Authority and it was the National Road’s Authority who had responsibility for allocating funds for National Primary and National Secondary routes as it considered appropriate.

After a further discussion in this matter it was,

Proposed by Councillor P. Conmy,
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon,

AND AGREED

“That the following members be appointed to meet the Minister for Environment regards the funding for the Inner Relief Road: -

Councillor Mary Barrett, Councillor Leo Conlon, Councillor Michael Fleming, Councillor Jimmy Devins, Councillor Roddy McGuinn, Councillor Eamon Scanlon, Councillor Sean MacManus and Councillor Margaret Gormley”.

MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING 0F 04/02/2002:

Proposed by Councillor R. McGuinn,
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry,

AND AGREED

"That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on the 4th February, 2002 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE MEETING 10/12/2001:

Proposed by Councillor R. McGuinn,
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray,

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of Standing Orders Committee Meeting of the 10th December, 2001 be and are hereby confirmed.”

MINUTES OF S.P.C. MEETINGS:

Proposed by Councillor R. McGuinn,
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray,

AND AGREED

“That the following Strategic Policy Committee Meetings: -

Strategic Policy Committee 1 Meeting held on the 14th November, 2001, with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and notice dated the 18th February, 2002”

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley,
Seconded by Councillor R. McGuinn,

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council dispose of Council property at Skreen, Co. Sligo to the North Western Health Board in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and notice dated the 18th February, 2002”

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray,
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry,

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council dispose of Council property at Tully, Carrowkeel, Keash, Ballymote, Co. Sligo to Maxine Golding in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and notice dated the 18th February, 2002”

STATUTORY AUDIT REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 2000:

The Statutory Audit Report on the Accounts of Sligo County Council for the year ended 31st December, 2000 was noted.

DECLARING ROADS TO BE PUBLIC ROADS:

In response to Councillors’ queries, Mr. T. Carroll, Senior Engineer indicated that with regard to the list of roads to be declared public as published in the Sligo Champion dated the 12th December, 2001 only one objection was received in relation to road number L72043-0 in Grange and which was subsequently excluded from the list to be declared public as circulated to the Councillors with the agenda for this meeting.

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus,
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry,

AND AGREED

“To adopt schedule of roads as set out in report of Mr. Seamus Concannon dated the 18th February, 2002 with one number exclusion of road no. L72043-0, Grange”.

It was further proposed by Councillor R. McGuinn, seconded by Councillor L. Conlon,

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council being satisfied of their public utility declare the following roads as public roads: -

LOCAL ROAD NO.	LOCATION AND TERMINAL POINTS	LENGTH (METRES)
L51036-0	From junction with R284 South West in the townland of Ummeryroe of Ummeryroe for a distance of 172 metres.	172
L59016-0	From junction with L5901 East in the townland of Carrigeenboy, (E.D. Kilmactranny) for a distance of 110 metres.	110
L57091-0	Extension of L57091-0 (existing length 502m), South and West in the townland of Cloonloogh for a further distance of 125 metres.	125
L52023-0	Extension of L52023-0 (existing length 100m) North in the townland of Altvelid for a further distance of 57 metres.	57
L53023-1	From junction with L53023 North West in the townland of Coollemoneen for a distance of 135 metres.	135
L-24028-0	Extension of L24028-0 (existing length 166m) North in the townland of Caltragh (E.D. Rathmacurkey) for a distance of 234 metres.	234
L62151-0	Extension of L62151-0 (existing length 176m) North in the townland of Derk More for a distance of 309 metres.	309
L66014-0	Extension of L66014-0 (existing length 496m) to junction with L66015-0 in the townland of Carrowhubbuck South (The Hollow).	147
L63094-0	From junction with L6309 South West in the townland of Dunowla for a distance of 380 metres.	380
L86062-0	Extension of L86062-0 (existing length 478m) in the townland of Gortnadrass for a distance of 160 metres.	160
L71216-0	From junction with N15 North West in the townland of Mount Temple for a distance of 210 metres.	210
L74287-0	From junction with R286 South in the townland of Kiltycahill for a distance of 200 metres.	200
L32043-0	From junction with L3204 North East in the townland of Newtown (Carbury By.) for a distance of 120 metres.	120
L73162-0	From junction with R291 North West in the townland of Shannon Eighter for a distance of 150 metres.	150
L74144-0	From junction with L7414 East in the townland of Tully for a distance of 110 metres.	110
L36029-0	Road situate in the housing estate of Hilltop Park in the townland of Tullynagracken North.	250

TAKING IN CHARGE HOUSING ESTATES:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley,
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming,

AND AGREED

“To take in charge the following Housing Estates: -

Rocklands Estate, Tubbercurry,
Henry’s Estate, Aughamore,
The Maples, Strandhill”.

DRAFT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD STRATEGY:

Director Clarke gave a presentation to members with regard to the draft strategy. A number of Councillors welcomed the report and complimented the work done by the Community and Enterprise office in this regard.

In response to Councillor Bree, Director Clarke indicated that it was necessary for the members to give democratic endorsement to the broad principals as outlined in the draft strategy.

In response to Councillor Bree who raised the issue of City Status for Sligo and the Harbour development the County Manager indicated that the policy in relation to cities has been set out by the Government and that the absence of City title for Sligo should not necessarily limit the development potential.

Following a further discussion on the matter it was,

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming,
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry,

AND AGREED

“To endorse the draft County Development Board Strategy on Economic, Social and Cultural Development for County Sligo.”

ROAD IN COOLANEY:

Councillor J. Perry asked that the Council make provision for the widening of the road in Coolaney as it will ensure the development of 22 additional houses in the village.

In response Mr. T. Carroll, Senior Engineer indicated that the issue of road widening will be addressed in the context of the planning application for the development in question where it will be necessary to obtain permission of adjacent landowner to establish new sight lines to comply with minimum requirements of the County Development Plan and also to widen adjacent bridge/culvert.

MINUTES OF MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETINGS:

Councillors Colleary and Bree asked that the minutes of Management Team Meetings be circulated to the members of the Council on a monthly basis.

Ms. M. McConnell, Senior Executive Officer indicated that a decision had been taken by management that minutes of management team meetings would be circulated to members on a monthly basis. In response to Councillor Colleary, Ms. McConnell indicated that information in relation to tenders received by the Council will be available to members in the room adjacent to the Council Chamber at the monthly Council meetings.

DEVELOPMENT OF A MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION IN COUNTY SLIGO:

Councillor J. Devins asked that the Council take the lead role in the development of a major tourist attraction in County Sligo.

In response, Director Clarke indicated that the Council, together with the North West Regional Tourism Authority and through the County Development Board have agreed that Sligo should identify and put forward a proposal for funding under the National Development Plan’s major flagship tourism funding recently announced by the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation

FOOTPATHS AT RATHCORMACK:

Councillor J. Devins asked the Council to repair the footpath at Rathcormack from the green area southwards.

In response, Mr. T. Carroll, Senior Engineer indicated that the footpath referred to is in need of replacement at an estimated cost of €14,000. He indicated that there is no funds available for this work in the current year, however, same can be considered in the 2003 estimates.

RE-CONVENE AT 2.30 P.M.:

It was agreed to adjourn the meeting at 1.45 p.m. and re-convene at 2.30 p.m.

PRESENTATION ‘WAKE UP CALL TO BROAD BAND SERVICES’:

Councillor Colleary asked that the Council welcome a presentation headed ‘Wake Up Call to Broad Band Services’ to prepare ourselves to link up to the promised Atlantic Digital Corridor. It was agreed that this item could be taken at the April meeting and that a specific time be allocated for the presentation.

SPECIAL WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM AT LOUGH TALT:

Councillor Colleary asked when the Special Water Filtration System is being installed at Lough Talt.

In response, Mr. K. Larkin, Senior Engineer indicated that the final draft of the preliminary report on Lough Talt Regional Water Supply Scheme upgrade will be ready for forwarding to the Department of Environment and Local Government for their consideration by the middle of March 2002. He further added that the scheme upgrade was not intended to go to construction before 2003 and that all works envisaged are subject to Department of Environment approval of and funding for the project.

SIGN AT KILLEENDUFF NATIONAL SCHOOL:

Councillor Barrett asked that the Council erect an appropriate sign at Killeenduff National School stating ‘Caution – School 100 meters ahead, Drive with Extreme Care’ in the interests of the children's safety”

In response, Mr. T. Carroll, Senior Engineer indicated that the school is a National School beside the Regional Road R297 and that the normal school signs are in place (sign no. 125). He added that the Council have no objection to erecting the suggested signs.

PHARMACY DE-REGULATION:

Proposed by Councillor J. Perry,
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett,

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council request the government to withhold on the proposed Pharmacy de-regulation until such time that the findings of the Review Group are completed, as deregulating could be the death knell of pharmacies in Co. Sligo”

WOODLAWN, ENNISCRONE:

Councillor Queenan asked that the Council proceed with the construction of 9(no.) houses at Woodlawn, Enniscrone.

In response, Director Caffrey indicated that certain issues are to be sorted out between Cluid Voluntary Housing Agency and the North Western Health Board in relation to this project. However, it is the intention of the Council to proceed with the project if these matters are not sorted out within a reasonable timeframe.

ENNISCRONE SEWERAGE SCHEME:

Councillor Queenan asked if the report on Enniscrone Sewerage Scheme had been sent to the Minister for Environment. In response, Mr. K. Larkin, Senior Engineer indicated that the preliminary report on Enniscrone Sewage Treatment Works will be ready for forwarding to the Department of Environment and Local Government for their consideration by the middle of March 2002.

30 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT SIGNS IN SOOEY VILLAGE:

Councillor E. Scanlon asked that the Council erect 30 m.p.h. speed limit signs in Sooey Village.

In response, Mr. T. Carroll, Senior Engineer indicated that Sooey is located on Regional Road R284 and that the amount of development fronting onto the road in Sooey would not be adequate to warrant speed control in the village in accordance with the Department of Environment Guidelines.

He further indicated that speed limits are intended for urban/built up areas and that a review of speed limits in the County is being carried out at present. He further added that a 40 m. p.m. speed limit for a short section of the road is being considered.

STRANDHILL SEWERAGE SCHEME:

Councillor Bree asked the Council for the current position regarding the upgrading of the Strandhill Sewerage Scheme and if the environmental and flow analysis reports have been completed.

In response, Mr. K. Larkin, Senior Engineer indicated that the design of Strandhill Sewerage Scheme has been advanced to the stage where the preferred system and certain details have been decided on. An application for a Foreshore Licence was made in May 2001 and is now being actively processed by the Department of the Marine.

PIER AND ROADS ON CONEY ISLAND:

Councillor Bree asked what proposals the Council has to upgrade the pier and improve the roads on Coney Island in the current year. In response, Director Concannon indicated that under this years restoration program for local roads, county road 273 on Coney Island is due this year for 1.3km surface restoration work and that this work will commence from April onwards. He further indicated that in relation to upgrading the pier on Coney Island, Mr. G. Salter, Senior Executive Engineer and specialist consultants has met with the resident on the island and a number of boat owners. However, it is unlikely that a satisfactory solution can be agreed within the allocated budget of €150,000. He added that discussions are ongoing in the matter. Councillor Bree asked that the members be kept informed on the matter.

COUNCILS GARAGE AND MAINTENANCE SECTION:

Councillor B. Scanlon asked if any discussions have taken place at Management level regarding the privatisation of the Councils garage and maintenance section.

In response, Director Concannon indicated that the Council is not engaged in discussion to privatise the ‘Council’s garage maintenance section’.

UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENT AT ROSSES POINT:

Councillor B. Scanlon asked for the current position regarding the unauthorised development erected by P. Carty at Rosses Point.

Report in this matter as prepared by Mr. Declan Breen, Senior Executive Officer was circulated to the members, indicating that the Council had served an enforcement notice on the 4th July, 2001 on the owner of the above development requiring the carrying out works in order to comply with the planning permission granted. He added that discussions are ongoing with the developer in relation to compliance with the enforcement notice.

In response to members queries, Mr. Breen indicated that the Council is considering the developers request to allow one entrance remain at basement level in the interest of fire safety.

FOOTPATH FROM CALRY PLAYING FIELDS TO SHAWS AVENUE:

Councillor B. Scanlon asked the reason for the ongoing delay in the construction of the footpath from the Calry playing fields to Shaws Avenue and when it is expected works will be completed.

In response, Mr. T. Carroll, Senior Engineer indicated that this work is being considered for a small amount of funding under the Discretionary Improvement Grant, but cannot proceed until sufficient funding is in place. In response to Councillor Fox, Mr. Carroll indicated that €15,000 is being allocated this year for widening the entrance to Shaws Avenue.

BALLINODE/HAZELWOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN:

Councillor Fox asked that the Council allocate space in the Ballinode/Hazelwood Development Plan, 2001 for Calry, St. Josephs GAA Club with a view to obtaining additional Gaelic grounds in the city area of the club.

In response, Mr. J. McHugh, Senior Engineer indicated that two submissions have been received from St. Josephs’ GAA Club as a result of public consultation on the plan and they will be considered in progressing the plan.

ST. PATRICKS’ N.S., CALRY:

Proposed by Councillor I. Fox,
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry,

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council support the campaign, to have funding made available by the Department of Education for the provision of two extra (‘permanent’) classrooms, and a General Purpose Room at St. Patricks’ National School, Calry”.

It was agreed that a letter would be issued to the Department of Education with regard to this matter.

BALLYMOTE ENTERPRISE COMPANY:

Councillor Perry asked that the Council endorse the application submitted by the Ballymote Enterprise Company under the National Development Plan 2000-2006 Tourism Product Development Scheme. He added that the primary focus of this application is the transport of County Sligo with a central objective the return of the O’Hara Carriages and other artifacts and that for the application to be successful it will require the full backing of Sligo County Council.

A number of Councillors supported this motion.

In response, Director Clarke indicated that Ballymote Enterprise Company are proposing to submit an application for funding for a Travel Museum based on the O’Hara Carriages and Coaches of Ballymote, which are currently in storage on the National Museum. She added that the application will be put forward for funding under the National Development Plan’s Operational Programme for Tourism for cluster based projects in the BMW region. She further added that the Council will meet with Ballymote Enterprise Company and its representatives with a view to seeing how it can help with progressing this project in Ballymote. The County Manager stated that any financial commitment in this regard would have to be dealt with more fully in due course by the Council.

WORK ON N-17:

Councillor Fleming asked that the Council progress work on the N17 and seek a commitment regarding funding allocation from the National Road Authority and Minister for the Environment.

In response, Director Concannon indicated that preliminary notification of National Road Authority grants has been received on the 1st March, 2002 and that the amount provided for the N17 project is insufficient to progress the scheme through the current phase. He further added that as a consequence the Council have informed the Consultants to cease work on this project until further notice.

SOCIAL ECONOMY PROJECTS:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming,
Seconded by Councillor R. McGuinn,

AND AGREED

“As many communities are now attempting to organise Social Economy Projects with some serious financial commitments, I am seeking your support to request the Minister to review the regulations in relation to wages, particularly in year of start-up and subsequent years”

AMBER WARNING LIGHTS AT HOLY FAMILY N.S., TUBBERCURRY:

Councillor Fleming asked that amber warning lights be installed at the Holy Family National School, Tubbercurry.

In response, Mr. T. Carroll, Senior Engineer indicated that the school is located on Regional Road R294 and is within the 30 m.p.h. speed limits, that a large ‘School Ahead’ sign is erected on each side of the school and that there are yellow lines outside the school. He further indicated that a list of schools on Regional and Local Roads in the County is currently being compiled and that schools will be placed in priority order and it is then proposed, subject to the approval of the Department of the Department of Environment and Local Government to allocate funds over a period of years to have the lights erected.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming,
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry,

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mr. Oliver Davey, Muckilty, Achonry, Ballymote, Co. Sligo on the death of his father, Michael James”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mrs. Eileen Breenan, Ballina Road, Tobercurry, Co. Sligo on the death of her brother, John Hunt”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Andy Joe McDonagh, Mount Irwin, Gurteen, Co. Sligo on the death of his mother, Belinda”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Michael James Brennan, Drumartin, Tobercurry, Co. Sligo on the death of his wife Helena and daughter, Helena”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mr. Paddy Peyton, Drumartin, Tobercurry, Co. Sligo on the death of his sister, Teresa Meehan”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mary K. Johnson, Carrentubber, Tobercurry, Co. Sligo on the death of her father, Michael James Davey”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mrs. Josie Gildea, Tullycusheen, Tobercurry, Co. Sligo on the death of her sister, Teresa Meehan”

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley,
Seconded by Councillor A. Parke,

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Andy Joe McDonagh, Mount Irwin, Gurteen, Co. Sligo on the death of his mother, Belinda”
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Oliver Davey, Tubbertelly, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo on the death of his father Michael James”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Michael James Brennan, Drumartin, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo on the death of his wife Helena and daughter Helena”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Sean and Ann McDonagh, Gortygara, Gurteen, Co. Sligo on the death of Belinda”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Josephine Gildea, Tullycusheen, Tobercurry, Co. Sligo on the death of her sister, Theresa”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mary O’Hara, Rathmadder, Gurteen, Co. Sligo on the death of her father, Martin.”
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Johnnie Davey, Drinane, Bunninadden, Co. Sligo on the death of his brother, Michael James”

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree,
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley,

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mrs. Beatrice Roddy and Family, Scarden, Strandhill, Co. Sligo on the death of Tom”.

Proposed by Councillor A. Parke,
Seconded by Councillor B. Scanlon,

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Ms. Ann McCabe, Brickline, Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo on the death of Patrick”

Proposed by Councillor P. Branley,
Seconded by Councillor R. McGuinn,

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mrs. B. Currid, Kinsellagh, Drum, Co. Sligo on the death of Betty McSharry”.

VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming,
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry,

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to the Sligo Institute of Technology GAA Club, Ballinode, Sligo on winning the Sigerson Cup and in staging the competition finals”

CONFERENCES:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming,
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Conmy, L. Conlon, Leonard and Higgins be nominated to attend the Waste Management Conference “Moving Mountains through Wiser Ways” in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny, from the 13th to the 15th March, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor L. Conlon,
Seconded by Councillor I. Fox,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors L. Conlon, Fox, Barrett, B. Scanlon, Parke, MacManus, Higgins, E. Scanlon, Barry, McGuinn and Colleary be nominated to attend the LAMA conference in Tralee, Co. Kerry on the 4th and 5th April, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry,
Seconded by Councillor A. Colleary,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor M. Conlon be nominated to attend the Roscrea Spring Conference 2002 in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from the 5th to the 7th April, 2002”

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus,
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Parke be nominated to attend the ‘Roads in Ireland’ – 13th Colmcille Winter School in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal from the 22nd to the 24th February, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry,
Seconded by Councillor A. Colleary,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor M. Conlon be nominated to attend the Waste Management Conference “Moving Mountains through Wiser Ways” in the New Park Hotel, Kilkenny from the 13th to the 15th March, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins,
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Fleming, Perry and Parke be nominated to attend the St. Patricks’ Day Celebrations in New York in March, 2002”

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray,
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors L. Conlon and Leonard be nominated to attend the Kinsale Heritage Conference in Kinsale, Co. Cork from the 4th to the 6th January, 2002”

Proposed by Councillor P. Branley,
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Higgins be nominated to attend the Training Seminar on Housing Policy in the Abbey Central Hotel, Donegal on the 29th June, 2001”.

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray,
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Fox be nominated to attend the AMAI – Annual Spring Seminar 2002 in the Brandon Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry on the 15th and 16th February, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming,
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins,

AND AGREED

“That Councillor McGuinn be nominated to attend the Training Seminar for Planning Policy in Cavan on the 18th and 19th January, 2002”.

Proposed by Councillor P. Branley,
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Colleary, M. Conlon and McGarry be nominated to attend the General Council of County Council conference in the Slieve Russell Hotel in Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan on the 7th and 8th February, 2002”

Proposed by Councillor L. Conlon,
Seconded by Councillor I. Fox,

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Barrett and Gormley be nominated to attend the Roscrea Spring Conference 2002 in the Mount St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from the 4th to the 7th April, 2002”.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Ms. Margaret McConnell, Senior Executive Officer referred to the 3 (no.) items of correspondence circulated to members at the meeting:-

Training Programme on Information Technology for members
Revised Procedure in relation to seeking reception and opening of tenders.
Managers Orders to be available on a monthly basis in the Council Chamber for the information of the members.

Minutes of Corporate Policy Group Meeting of the 24th January, 2002 were circulated.

MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

This was noted.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

In response to Councillor E. Scanlon, Mr. T. Carroll, Senior Engineer indicated that the Cloone/Ballygawley road will be surfaced dressed as soon as weather permits and the matter of signage will be addressed.

Councillor Gormley referred to a previous meeting of the Council where the Councillors had requested Mr. Joe Meagher, Managing Director of Iarnroid Eireann to address a meeting of the Council with regard to delays on the Sligo –Dublin train stating that to date he has not attended such a meeting. After a brief discussion in the matter it was,

Proposed by Councillor Gormley,
Seconded by Councillor Parke,

AND AGREED

“That Mr. Joe Meagher, Managing Director of Iarnród Éireann be invited to address a meeting of the Council”.

Councillor Gormley expressed good wishes to Mr. Sean McMorrow, Senior Executive Technician – Housing Section, who is currently on sick leave. Councillor Gormley expressed her thanks to the Cathaoirleach, Members, Manager and Staff of the Council who extended their good wishes to her while absent due to illness for the past number of months.

In response to Councillor Bree, Mr. J. McHugh, Senior Engineer indicated that it is the intention of the Council to upgrade a number of bring banks in the Ballymote area.

In response to Councillor B. Scanlon, Mr. McHugh indicated that the members will be updated at the next meeting with regard to emptying of refuse bins at Rosses Point.

END OF MEETING:

The meeting concluded at 4.45 p.m.

Meeting Date 04/03/2002