Minutes 2003

Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 3rd November 2003 at 2pm in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo.


MEMBERS PRESENT: 

  • Barrett,
  • Barry,
  • Branley,
  • Bree,
  • Cawley,
  • Colleary, L. Conlon,
  • M. Conlon,
  • Conmy,
  • Fleming,
  • Fox,
  • Gormley,
  • Kilgannon,
  • Leonard,
  • MacManus,
  • McGarry,
  • McGuinn,
  • McLoughlin,
  • Murray,
  • Parke,
  • Perry,
  • Queenan,
  • Scanlon,
  • Shannon.

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE: 

  • Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
  • Mr T. Caffrey, Director of Services
  • Mr S. Concannon, Director of Services
  • Mr P. Forkan, Director of Services
  • Mr T. Kilfeather, Head of Finance
  • Ms. D. Clarke, Director of Services
  • Mr K. Larkin, Senior Engineer
  • Mr J. Mc Hugh, Senior Engineer
  • Mr S. O’Toole, Acting Senior Engineer
  • Mr D. Breen, Senior Executive Officer
  • Mr F. Mac Nabb, Acting Senior Executive Officer
  • Mr T. Rooney, Administrative Officer
  • Mr G. Browne, Administrative Officer
  • Ms C. Kenny, Staff Officer
  • Ms F. Couch, Clerical Officer

CATHAOIRLEACH: 

  • The Cathaoirleach, Cllr PJ Cawley presided.

OPEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE: 

The Cathaoirleach welcomed students from the European Studies Class of Sligo Institute of Technology who are one of a number of student groups who have been invited to visit County Hall and attend meetings in progress, to learn about the local government system as part of the Council’s Open Local Government Initiative.

1. MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 6TH OCTOBER 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor R. Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 6th October 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

2. MINUTES OF ADJOURNED ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 13TH OCTOBER 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor M. Conlon
Seconded by Councillor P.J. Cawley

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the Adjourned Ordinary meeting held on 13th October 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

3. MINUTES OF BALLYMOTE AREA MEETING HELD ON 11TH JULY 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor L. Conlon
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the Ballymote Electoral Area meeting held on 11th July 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

4. MINUTES OF SPC3 HELD ON 26TH JUNE 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor L. Conlon
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the SPC3 meeting held on 26th June 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

5. CO-OPTION DUE TO RESIGNATION OF SENATOR E. SCANLON: 

Proposed by Councillor M. Conlon
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“That Mr Joe Shannon be co-opted to fill the vacancy which has arisen on the County Council following the resignation of Senator Eamon Scanlon, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 2001”.

6. CO-OPTION DUE TO RESIGNATION OF DEPUTY J. DEVINS: 

Proposed by Councillor P. Branley
Seconded by Councillor I. Fox

AND AGREED

“That Mr Seamus Kilgannon be co-opted to fill the vacancy which has arisen on the County Council following the resignation of Deputy Jimmy Devins, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 2001”.

7. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO NWHB: 

Proposed by Councillor A. Colleary
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Joe Shannon be appointed to the North Western Health Board following the resignation of Senator Eamon Scanlon”.

8. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO COUNTY SLIGO VEC: 

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

“That Councillor S. Kilgannon be appointed to the County Sligo Vocational Education Committee following the resignation of Senator Eamon Scanlon”.


Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor B. Scanlon

“That Councillor M. Gormley be appointed to the County Sligo Vocational Education Committee following the resignation of Senator Eamon Scanlon”.


As there were two nominations, a vote was called for the filling of the seat.

For Councillor Kilgannon:  Barrett, Barry, Branley, Cawley, L. Conlon, M. Conlon, Colleary, Conmy, Fleming, Fox, Kilgannon, McGuinn, McLoughlin, Murray, Perry, Queenan, Shannon.

For Councillor Gormley:  Bree, Gormley, MacManus, McGarry, Parke, Scanlon.

As the result was 17 for Councillor S. Kilgannon and 6 for Councillor M. Gormley Councillor S. Kilgannon was declared appointed to County Sligo Vocational Education Committee.

9. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BORDER REGIONAL AUTHORITY: 

Proposed by Councillor P. Branley
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

“That Councillor P. Barry be appointed to the Border Regional Authority following the resignation of Deputy Jimmy Devins”.


Proposed by Councillor S. Mac Manus
Seconded by Councillor B. Scanlon

“That Councillor D. Bree be appointed to the Border Regional Authority following the resignation of Deputy Jimmy Devins”.


As there were two nominations, a vote was called for the filling of the seat.

For Councillor Barry:  Barrett, Barry, Branley, Cawley, Colleary, L. Conlon, M. Conlon, Conmy, Fleming, Fox, Kilgannon, McGuinn, McLoughlin, Murray, Perry, Queenan, Shannon.

For Councillor Bree:  Bree, Gormley, MacManus, McGarry, Parke, Scanlon.

As the result was 17 for Councillor P. Barry and 6 for Councillor D. Bree, Councillor P. Barry was declared appointed to the Border Regional Authority.

10. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BORDER, MIDLANDS AND WESTERN REGIONAL ASSEMBLY: 

Proposed by Councillor S. Kilgannon
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

“That Councillor P. Barry be appointed to the Border, Midlands and Western Regional Assembly following the resignation of Deputy Jimmy Devins”.


Proposed by Councillor B. Scanlon
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

“That Councillor S. Mac Manus be appointed to the Border, Midlands and Western Regional Assembly following the resignation of Deputy Jimmy Devins”.


As there were two nominations, a vote was called for the filling of the seat.

For Councillor Barry:  Barrett, Barry, Branley, Cawley, Colleary, L. Conlon, M. Conlon, Conmy, Fleming, Fox, Kilgannon, McGuinn, McLoughlin, Murray, Perry, Queenan, Shannon.

For Councillor Mac Manus:  Bree, Gormley, MacManus, McGarry, Parke, Scanlon.

As the result was 17 for Councillor P. Barry and 6 for Councillor S. Mac Manus, Councillor P. Barry was declared appointed to the Border, Midlands and Western Regional Assembly.

11. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE OMAGH /SLIGO CROSS BORDER PARTNERSHIP: 

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor P. Branley

“That Councillor R. Mc Guinn be appointed to the Omagh /Sligo Cross Border Partnership following the resignation of Senator Eamon Scanlon”.


Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. Mac Manus

“That Councillor A. Parke be appointed to the Omagh /Sligo Cross Border Partnership due to the resignation of Senator Eamon Scanlon”.


As there were two nominations, a vote was called for the filling of the seat.

For Councillor Mc Guinn:  Barrett, Barry, Branley, Cawley, Colleary, L. Conlon, M. Conlon, Conmy, Fleming, Fox, Kilgannon, McGuinn, McLoughlin, Murray, Perry, Queenan, Shannon.

For Councillor Parke:  Bree, Gormley, MacManus, McGarry, Parke, Scanlon.

As the result was 17 for Councillor R. Mc Guinn and 6 for Councillor A. Parke, Councillor R. Mc Guinn was declared appointed to the Omagh /Sligo Cross Border Partnership.

12. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE COLEMAN HERITAGE CENTRE LTD: 

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor A. Colleary

AND AGREED

“That Councillor J. Shannon be appointed to the Coleman Heritage Centre Ltd. following the resignation of Senator Eamon Scanlon”.

13. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SPC1: 

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor P. Branley

AND AGREED

“That Councillor S. Kilgannon be appointed to Strategic Policy Committee No. 1; Economic Development and Planning Policy, following the resignation of Deputy Jimmy Devins”.

14. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SPC3: 

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon

AND AGREED

“That Councillor J. Shannon be appointed to Strategic Policy Committee no. 3; Transportation and Infrastructural Policy, following the resignation of Senator Eamon Scanlon”.

15. APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY MANAGER: 

Proposed by Councillor PJ Cawley
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“Pursuant to Section 145 1 (a) of the Local Government Act, 2001, Mr. Hubert Kearns, Cloonderry, Rathcormack, Co. Sligo, is hereby appointed to the office of Sligo County Manager in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 2001, the Local Government (Tenure of Office) Order 2000 and the Local Government (Tenure of Office of Managers) Regulations, 2000.  The appointment to take effect from 4th November, 2003.”

Mr H. Kearns, County Manager thanked the members for their expressions of congratulations and good will.  He commended the efforts and commitment of the staff, and noted that while much has been achieved in the development of the County, the ever increasing expectations of the public continues to set new challenges for the Local Authorities.

16. DISPOSAL OF LAND AT DROMORE WEST, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land at Dromore West, Co. Sligo to Patricia Gilligan in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001”.

17. DISPOSAL OF LAND AT KILKILLOGE, MULLAGHMORE, CLIFFONEY, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land at Kilkillogue, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo to Fergal and Sinead Clancy in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001”.

18. DISPOSAL OF LAND AT CARTRONBREE, KNOCKNAHUR, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land at Cartronbree, Knocknahur, Co. Sligo to Ashley and Betty Byrd in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001”.

19. DISPOSAL OF LAND AT CULLEENS, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of a site at Culleens, Co. Sligo to Sean O’Hara”.

20. PROPOSALS FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF WATERPOINT, ENNISCRONE: 

D. Breen, Senior Executive Officer clarified a number of questions raised relating to the operation of the existing facility at Waterpoint.  Following discussions it was agreed to proceed as outlined in the report.


21. CONSIDERATION OF MANAGERS REPORT ON SUBMISSIONS – REVIEW OF COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: 

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor L. Conlon

AND AGREED

“That having considered the County Managers Report dated 20th August 2003 under Section 11 (4) of the Planning and Development Acts, 2000 – 2002 which was submitted to the members of the Planning Authority and having considered the proper planning and sustainable development of the area to which the Development Plan relates it is hereby directed that the County Manager proceed to prepare the Draft Development Plan for the County of Sligo in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and Development Acts, 2000 – 2002”.

22. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF 3RD MANAGERS REPORT ON THE SLIGO AND ENVIRONS PLAN: 

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor PJ Cawley

AND AGREED

“That the 3rd Managers Report on the Sligo and Environs Plan be considered at a meeting to be held at 11.00am on Monday 8th December 2003”.

23. OFFICIAL OPENING OF ONE STOP SHOP, TUBBERCURRY: 

Following a discussion on the matter it was

Proposed by Councillor P. Conmy
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“That Cathaoirleach, PJ Cawley officially open the One Stop Shop, Tubbercurry”.

ADDRESS BY AN TAISCE: 

Mr I. Lumley and Mr N. Prins addressed the members and set out the levels at which the organisation plays an active role in the planning process.  Mr Lumley noted that An Taisce’s role in the process is one of consultee and together with other consultees, its function is to make comment in accordance with national policy and refer appropriate cases to An Bord Pleanala.

Following further addresses from the representatives, members were circulated with a written submission which outlined the background to An Taisce, the legislation which guides the organisations activities, the strategies which inform the planning process and the measures they felt needed to be considered in the area of rural development.

Following a question and answer session members thanked the representatives for their attendance at the meeting and for affording them the opportunity to clarify a number of long standing issues.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY: 

Proposed by Councillor R. Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor P. Conmy

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to the Sisters of Mercy on the death of Sr. Dolorosa Tuffy”.


Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor PJ Cawley

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mary Kate Gavahan on the death of her husband, Tom”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Dr Michael Coleman on the death of his father, George”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to John Brennan on the death of his mother, Agnes”.


Proposed by Councillor P. Conmy
Seconded by Deputy J. Perry

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Emma Tuffy on the death of Sr. Dolorosa Tuffy”.


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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Colm Flannelly on the death of his wife, Margaret”.


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

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Hughie and Mary James on the death of Brother Michael James”.


Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor A. Colleary

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Ann Wims on the death of her husband, Charlie”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Tina Moore on the death of her mother, Mary Sheridan”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mary Clarke on the death of her sister, Ann Mc Connell”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Madeline Duffy on the death of her niece, Madeline Kerins”.

CONFERENCES: 

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor I. Fox

AND AGREED

“That Councillor J. Leonard, Councillor I. Fox and Councillor S. Kilgannon be nominated to attend the LAMA Annual Winter Seminar in Galway on 7-8 November 2003”


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

AND AGREED

“That Councillor M. Conlon be nominated to attend the Zero Waste Conference in Cork on 30-31 October 2003”


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

AND AGREED

“That Councillor M. Conlon be nominated to attend the Transportation Policy Conference in Tralee on 17th October 2003”.


Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor I. Fox

AND AGREED

“That Councillor M. Barrett be nominated to attend the ‘Impact of population growth on community development and planning’ conference in Wexford on 14-15 October 2003”.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS CIRCULATED: 

  • Submission from An Taisce
  • Management Team Minutes, April – October 2003
  • Memo re. personal accident insurance cover
  • Minutes of the CPG meeting held on 30th June, 2003
  • Forthcoming conference listing


The meeting adjourned at 5.15p.m. 

It was agreed to adjourn items 24-43 to 10th November 2003.


Meeting Date 03/11/2003