Minutes 2003

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 7th April 2003 at 2.00pm in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo.


COUNCILLORS PRESENT: 

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

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE: 

  • Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
  • Mr T. Kilfeather, Head of Finance
  • Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services
  • Mr S. Concannon, Director of Services
  • Mr P. Forkan, Director of Services
  • Ms M. Mc Connell, Acting Director of Services
  • Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer
  • Mr K. Larkin, Senior Engineer
  • Mr P. Flanagan, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Ms E. Concannon, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Mr B. Gavin, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Mr F. Moylan, Senior Executive Planner
  • Mr F. Mc Nabb, Acting Senior Executive Officer
  • Mr T. Rooney, Administrative Officer
  • Mr K. Colreavy, Administrative Officer
  • Ms K. Mc Tiernan, Administrative Officer
  • Mr G. Browne, Administrative Officer
  • Mr J. Walsh, Administrative Officer
  • Ms S. Ryan, Heritage Officer
  • Ms R. Feely, Assistant Arts Officer
  • Ms J. Currid, Senior Staff Officer
  • Ms C. Kenny, Staff Officer
  • Ms F. Couch, Clerical Officer

CATHAOIRLEACH: 

  • The Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley presided.

APOLOGIES: 

  • Apologies were received from Councillor I. Fox.

OPEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE: 

The Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley welcomed students from the Ballinode Secondary School, who are one of a number of secondary schools 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.

MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING OF 3RD MARCH 2003:

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

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 3rd March 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

It was further agreed that Sligo County Council promote awareness of Fairtrade products, purchase their catering supplies where possible and work with the local community to develop a strategy to achieve the goals necessary to become a ‘Fairtrade County’.

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF 7TH MARCH 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council held on 7th March 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING OF 24TH MARCH 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the Adjourned Special Meeting of the Council held on 24th March 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF THE SLIGO /DRUMCLIFFE ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 25TH NOVEMBER 2002: 

Proposed by Councillor B. Scanlon
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the Sligo /Drumcliffe Electoral Area meeting held on 25th November 2002 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF THE SLIGO /DRUMCLIFFE ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 24TH FEBRUARY 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor B. Scanlon
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the Sligo /Drumcliffe Electoral Area meeting held on 24th February 2003 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF THE BALLYMOTE ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 25TH NOVEMBER 2002: 

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

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the Ballymote Electoral Area meeting held on 25th November 2002 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF SPC1 HELD ON 26TH SEPTEMBER 2002: 

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the SPC1 meeting held on 26th September 2002 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF SPC2 HELD ON 24TH OCTOBER 2002: 

Proposed by Councillor A. Parke
Seconded by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the SPC2 meeting held on 24th October 2002 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF SPC4 HELD ON 22ND NOVEMBER 2002: 

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor J. Cawley

AND AGREED

“That the Minutes of the SPC4 meeting held on 22nd November 2002 be and are hereby confirmed”.

DEPUTATION RE. FUNDING FOR OWENMORE RIVER: 

With the permission of the Cathaoirleach, Councillor M. Gormley expressed her disappointment at Minister Parlons refusal to meet a deputation from Sligo County Council in respect of the Owenmore River.

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

AND AGREED

“That this Council calls on the Minister for State at the Department of Finance with responsibility for the O.P.W. to meet a deputation from this Council to discuss funding for drainage works on the Owenmore River”.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT TEELING STREET, TUBBERCURRY, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor PJ. Cawley

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land at Teeling Street, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo to Michael Coen in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and the notice dated 21st February 2003”.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT CORBALLA, ENNISCRONE, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Deputy J. Devins

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land at Corballa, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo to John and Rose Conway in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and the notice dated 21st March 2003”.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT TOORMOOR, KEASH, BALLYMOTE, CO. SLIGO: 

Proposed by Councillor A. Parke
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land at Toormoor, Keash, Ballymote, Co. Sligo to Joseph Cryan in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and the notice dated 21st March 2003”.

EXTENSION TO TOBERCURRY SEWERAGE SCHEME AT BALLYARA: 

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 proceed with the construction of extension to Tobercurry Sewerage Scheme at Ballyara”.

DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION SCHEMES: 

Proposed by Councillor S Mac Manus
Seconded by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin

“That the Draft Development Contribution Schemes be amended so that residential developments up to 150m² be €5000 in all areas administered by Sligo County Council”.

Following a discussion on this matter by the members, the County Manager advised that the draft schemes were prepared in consideration of a higher level of services and recreational areas close to the Sligo Borough area and on this basis that it was reasonable that an increased contribution be levied.  He further advised that such an increased contribution would afford the less populated rural areas to develop a basic level of services.

As agreement was not reached in relation to this matter, the Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley asked that a poll be taken.

For the motion:  MacManus, McGuinn, McLoughlin, Parke.

Against the motion:  Barry, Branley, Bree, Cawley, Colleary, Devins, Fleming, Gormley, Higgins, Mc Garry, Murray, Perry, Queenan, B. Scanlon.

As the result was 4 for and 14 against the motion, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion lost.


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

“That this Council adopt the Draft Development Contribution Schemes under Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 as circulated on 27/03/03”.

As agreement was not reached in relation to this matter, the Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley asked that a poll be taken.

For the motion:  Barry, Branley, Bree, Cawley, Colleary, Devins, Fleming, Gormley, Higgins, Murray, Perry, Queenan, B. Scanlon.

Against the motion:  MacManus, Mc Garry, McGuinn, McLoughlin, Parke.

As the result was 13 for and 5 against the motion, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion carried.

ROAD WORKS SCHEME 2003: 

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“To adopt the Road Works Scheme 2003”.

AMENDMENT TO BYE-LAWS UNDER CASUAL TRADING ACT 1995: 

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

“That the Draft Bye-Laws for Casual Trading under the Casual Trading Act, 1995, are hereby approved”.

Councillor M. Fleming sought clarification on the allocation of trading bays in Tubbercurry and was advised by Director Forkan that each licenced casual trader is designated a specific trading bay in which to trade.

VILLAGE DESIGN STATEMENTS FOR COLLOONEY AND EASKEY, CO. SLIGO: 

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

AND AGREED

“To adopt the Village Design Statements for Collooney and Easkey, County Sligo as non-statutory supplementary planning guidance”.

ROSSES POINT YACHT HAVEN PROJECT: 

Director Clarke and Mr P. Flanagan, Senior Executive Engineer outlined the project and responded to queries as raised by the members.

In response to Councillor D. Bree’s query on the viability of the project, Mr H. Kearns, County Manager confirmed that the Council would not be providing ongoing subvention to this project. 

APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT:

Proposed by Deputy J. Devins
Seconded by Deputy J. Perry

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the construction of a Yacht Haven at Rosses Point”.

APPROVAL TO RAISE A LOAN OF €304,000 AS COUNCILS CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS FUNDING OF THE ROSSES POINT YACHT HAVEN:

Proposed by Deputy J. Devins
Seconded by Deputy J. Perry

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council approves raising a loan of €304,000 as this Council’s contribution towards the funding of the Rosses Point Yacht Haven project”.


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

“That this Council calls on the Government and Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to provide the additional estimated €1,000,000 required to construct and complete all phases of the Rosses Point Yacht Haven”.

As agreement was not reached in the matter the Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley asked that a poll be taken.

For the motion:  Bree, B. Scanlon
Against the motion:  Barry, Branley, Cawley, Colleary, Devins, Fleming, Gormley, Higgins, McGuinn, Murray, Parke, Perry, Queenan, E. Scanlon.
Abstainee:  Barrett

As the result was 2 for, 14 against and 1 abstainee the Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley declared the motion lost.

NOMINATIONS FOR PROPOSED MANAGEMENT COMPANY :

It was agreed to appoint three members of the Council to the Board of Management of the Rosses Point Yacht Haven.

Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“That Councillor P. Branley be appointed to the Board of Management of Rosses Point Yacht Haven”.


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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Ita Fox to the Board of Management of the Rosses Point Yacht Haven”.


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

AND AGREED

“That Councillor B. Scanlon become a member of the Board of Management of the Rosses Point Yacht Haven”.

APPOINT MEMBER TO BMW REGIONAL ASSEMBLY: 

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

“To appoint Councillor Gerry Murray to the BMW Regional Assembly”.


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

“That Councillor S. Mac Manus be appointed to the vacancy on the BMW Authority”.

As agreement was not reached on the matter the Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley asked that a poll be taken.  Councillors were asked to indicate their preference for Councillor G. Murray or Councillor S. Mac Manus as the roll was called.

For Councillor G. Murray:  Barry, Branley, Colleary, Devins, Fleming, Higgins, Mc Guinn, Murray, Perry, Queenan.

For Councillor S. MacManus:  Bree, Gormley, MacManus, Parke, B. Scanlon.

As the result was 10 for Councillor G. Murray and 5 for Councillor S. Mac Manus the Cathaoirleach declared the motion to appoint Councillor G. Murray to the BMW Regional Assembly carried.

MEMBERSHIP OF LOCAL TRAVELLER CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE: 

Proposed by Councillor S. Mac Manus
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council, in accordance with Section 22 of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act, 1998, hereby appoint the following to be members of the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee for a period of not less than 3 years:

Representatives of Local Travellers:

  1. John Sweeney, 4 Alma Terrace, Finisklin, Sligo.
    (Named substitute:  Michael Sweeney Snr., Finisklin Rd, Sligo).
  2. Rosie Ward, 4 Glenview Park, Sligo.
    (Named substitute:  Winnie Ward, 1 Glenview Park, Sligo).
  3. Charlie Ward, 1 Elm Gardens, Ballytivnan, Sligo.
    (Named substitute:  Anne O’Donnell, Back Avenue, Cleveragh).
  4. Annie Ward, Unit 1 Halting Site, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.
    (Named substitute:  Michael Ward, c/o Halting Site, Tubbercurry.

Member of Sligo Borough Council:

  • Councillor Arthur Gibbons, 24 Cartron Bay, Sligo”.

RURAL WATER ALLOCATIONS 2003: 

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

AND AGREED

“To approve report in relation to the rural water allocations 2003”.

TAKING IN CHARGE OF WHITESIDE’S ESTATE, BARRACK ROAD, COLLOONEY, CO. SLIGO: 

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the taking in charge of Whiteside’s Estate, Barrack Road, Collooney, Co. Sligo”.

COMMUNITY ARTS ACT GRANT SCHEME 2003: 

Councillor M. Gormley
Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“To approve the Community Arts Act Grant Scheme 2003”.

DRAFT POLICY ON PROVISION OF LAND FOR CHILDCARE FACILITIES: 

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council hereby approves the Draft Policy on the Provision of Land for Childcare Facilities, as considered by SPC4 at its meeting held on 27 February 2003, and as set out in report dated 1 April 2003 from the Director of Services, Housing”.

DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT 2002: 

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

AND AGREED

“To note the Draft Annual Report 2002”.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY: 

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor PJ. Cawley

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Joe Morahan on the death of his sister, Teresa O’ Grady”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mrs Mary Walsh on the death of her mother, Mary Morahan”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Tom Brennan on the death of his brother, Pat”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mrs Kathleen Henry on the death of her husband, Michael”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Nancy Mc Coy on the death of her husband, Denny”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mrs Marie Flannery on the death of her brother, Paddy O’ Gara”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mrs Joan Brett on the death of her mother, Annie Hever”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Jack Hanley on the death of his brother, Don”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Elizabeth Matthews on the death of her husband, Henry”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to John Brown on the death of his mother, Bridie”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Padraig Marren on the death of his mother, Bridie”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Patrick Durcan on the death of his sister, Ethel O’ Neill”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Michael Jason Scanlon on the death of his mother, Ellen”.


Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor PJ. Cawley

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Padraic Marren on the death his mother, Bridie”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Marie Flannery on the death of her brother, Paddy O’Gara”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Elizabeth Mc Donagh on the death of her brother, Mark Dwyer”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Trevor Matthews on the death of his father, Henry”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Michael James Scanlon on the death of his mother, Ellen”.


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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Eugene Carroll on the death of his uncle, John White”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to on Eileen Hargadon on the death of her uncle, John White”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mrs Carroll on the death of her brother John White”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to on Kieran Carroll on the death of his uncle, John White”.


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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mrs Jones on the death of her husband, James”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Michael Henry on the death of his father, Michael”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Joan Mc Cormack Brennan on the death of her uncle, Patrick Brennan”.

CONFERENCES: 

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

AND AGREED

“That Councillor M. Gormley be nominated to attend the conference ‘Monastic, Cathedral and Ecclesiastic Libraries, old and new’, in Roscrea, Tipperary”.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS CIRCULATED AT THE MEETING: 

  • Letter dated 31st March 2003 from Mayo County Council in response to our letter requesting a joint meeting regarding R294.
  • Letter dated 31 March 2003 from Pat Harvey, CEO, North Western Health Board regarding a meeting with members of Sligo County Council.
  • Issue 7 (Spring 2003) Contact  Newsletter
  • Western Development Commission, summary of telecommunications in the western region, December 2002.

END OF MEETING 

The meeting concluded at 5.03pm

It was agreed to hold an adjourned meeting on 14th April 2003 at 11.00am to discuss the remaining items on the agenda, together with items 14 and 43 from Agenda of Ordinary Meeting of 3rd March, 2003.


Meeting Date 07/04/2003