Minutes 2009

Minutes of January Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 12th January, 2009 in County Hall, Riverside, Sligo at 11am

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Councillor Baker,
Councillor Barrett,
Councillor Barry,
Councillor Bree,
Councillor Cawley,
Councillor Colleary,
Councillor Conmy,
Councillor Devins,
Councillor Fleming,
Councillor Gormley,
Councillor Healy McGowan,
Councillor Henry,
Councillor Higgins,
Councillor Kilgannon,
Councillor Leonard,
Councillor Lundy,
Councillor MacManus,
Councillor McGarry,
Councillor McGrath,
Councillor McLoughlin,
Councillor Mullaney,
Councillor Queenan
Councillor Sherlock

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services
Mr D. Breen, Director of Services
Ms R. McNulty, Director of Services
Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services
Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance
Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer
Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer
Mr F. Moylan, Acting Senior Planner
Mr M. Carty, Senior Executive Engineer
Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
Ms D. Finnerty, Senior Executive Officer
Ms F. Loughlin, Staff Officer
Ms M. McGovern, Clerical Officer
Mr F. Mac Nabb, Meetings Administrator

CATHAOIRLEACH:

The Cathaoirleach, Councillor J. Devins presided.

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon

AND AGREED

“That the Council suspend standing orders for 15 minutes to discuss the ongoing issue of public rights of way at Lissadell House, Co. Sligo”

A general discussion took place and Members sought clarification on the resolution passed at the December Council meeting.

Mr D. Breen, Director of Service told the meeting that a number of submissions had been received and that the Council’s legal advisers were looking into this matter but stated that no notice had been served on the owners or a process commenced under S 14 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000. This process would commence as soon as a notice is served, then a six week period for people affected to make their submission, then in turn it would come back to the Members for further discussion.

Following further discussion, it was
Proposed by Councillor S. Kilgannon
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council’s Manager and its Officials enter into discussions with the owners of Lissadell and local people with a view to having the matter of Public Right of Ways over the private roads in Lissadell resolved.

1. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 1ST DECEMBER, 2008

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the December Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on the 1st December 2008”.

2. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 17TH NOVEMBER, 2008

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Special Meeting on the Proposed Draft Sligo and Environs Development Plan held on the 17th November, 2008

3. MINUTES OF THE SPC1OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL HELD ON THE 2ND OCTOBER, 2008

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Strategic Policy Committee 1 (Economic Development and Planning Policy) of Sligo County Council held on the 2nd October, 2008”

4. MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/DRUMCLIFFE AREA MEETING HELD ON 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2008

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor Devins

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Sligo/Drumcliffe Area Meeting held on 29th September, 2008.”

5. MINUTES OF THE DROMORE WEST AREA MEETING HELD ON 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2008;

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Dromore West Area Meeting held on the 8th of September 2008.

6. MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/STRANDHILL AREA MEETING HELD ON 1ST SEPTEMBER, 2008;

Proposed by Councillor I. Henry
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy McGowan

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Sligo/Strandhill Area Meeting held on 1st September, 2008”.

7. MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/DRUMCLIFFE AREA MEEETING HELD ON 21ST JULY, 2008.

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Sligo/Drumcliffe Area Meeting held on 21st July, 2008.”

8. MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/STRANDHILL AREA MEEETING HELD ON 7TH JULY, 2008

Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy McGowan

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Sligo/Strandhill Area Meeting held on 7th July, 2008.”

9. MINUTES OF THE SPC 2 WORKSHOP ON SOURCE PROTECTION PLANS HELD ON 1ST JULY, 2008

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Strategic Policy Committee 2 (Environmental Policy) Workshop on Source Protection Plans held on 1st July, 2008.”

10. MINUTES OF THE SPC 2 OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL HELD ON 29TH APRIL 2008

Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of Minutes of the Strategic Policy Committee 2 (Environmental Policy) held on 29th April, 2008”

11. MINUTES OF THE SPC 2 OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL HELD ON 11TH DECEMBER, 2007

Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of Minutes of the Strategic Policy Committee 2 (Environmental Policy) held on 11th December, 2007”

12.SECTION 183 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2001 DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AT 28 GORT NA SI, COOLANEY, CO SLIGO

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

AND AGREED

“To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at 28 Gort na Si, Coolaney, Co Sligo to Jane Feely”

13.PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS 2001 CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLING HOUSE, P.E.T. SYSTEM AT CARRICKBANAGHER, DRUMFIN, CO SLIGO

Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council in accordance with Part 8 (Article 81) of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended by the Planning and Development Regulations 2006) proceed with the construction of dwelling house, P.E.T. system, raised percolation area, access onto public road and all associated site development works at Carrickbanagher, Drumfin, Co. Sligo”

13(A) .PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS 2001 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIRE STATION AT RATHNAKELLIGA, BALLYMOTE, CO SLIGO

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

AND AGREED

“To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, the proposed construction of a new fire station at Rathnakelliga, Ballymote, Co. Sligo”

14. DECLARE ROADS TO BE PUBLIC ROADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11(1) OF THE ROADS ACT, 1993

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council being satisfied of their general public utility declare the following roads as public roads in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Roads Act, 1993.

Road Number Location
L-16032 Road situate in the housing estate of “Mountain Drive” in the townland of Camross.
It was then,

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council take in charge the “Mountain Drive” Housing Estate in the townland of Camross”

15. TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT HUGHES BRIDGE, SLIGO TOWN:

Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon

“That in view of the increasing levels of traffic on Hughes Bridge and Cartron Cross, that the NRA be requested to review the traffic lights sequence so as to maximise the flow of traffic at theses junctions”.

In Response Mr T. Carroll Senior Engineer stated the following;

Sligo Borough Council Roads Dept is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Traffic signal in this area. Since the opening of the Inner Relief Road, traffic signals timing on Hughes Bridge and Cartron Cross were revised to accommodate the extra traffic volumes. Depending on the time of day, certain timing plans are activated at each set of lights to optimise the flow of prevailing Traffic through these Junctions. This includes linking of timings at each junction to maximise through put.

All junctions along the Inner Relief Road are monitored on an on going basis to optimise efficiency by Sligo Borough Staff.

Recently the temporary closure of the old Bundoran road has led to increased volumes of traffic using the N15 entering the City in the Morning Peak. This road has now been open to traffic in the past week and this should alleviate some Traffic entering into this area.

I will contact my colleagues in Sligo Borough Council Roads Department and request them to monitor the Traffic Signals in this area over the coming weeks.

16. BUDGET CUTS AT ST. ANGELA’S COLLEGE, CLOGHEREVAGH:

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon

AND AGREED

“To ask the Minster for Health to give a full explanation why St Angela’s College in Sligo has had such dramatic cuts in recruitment and training of nurses. Nationally student nurses places have been cut by 16.5%. However, St Angela’s College has been cut back by 31%.

17. IMPROVE JUNCTION ON N17, TURNOFF FOR R293 TO BALLYMOTE:

Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

“To call on Sligo County Council to improve the junction on the N17, turnoff for the R294 to Ballymote and to incorporate a separate lane for traffic turning right coming from the Tubbercurry direction.

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated the following:

The majority of traffic from Tubbercurry direction on N17 going to Ballymote leaves National Primary route at Templehouse junction. A warrant of traffic movements at junction R293 / N17 at Clarke’s Bridge will be undertaken by Road Design staff to ascertain if any alterations are required.

A hardshoulder exists on N17 northbound carriageway facilitating right turning movement at present. There is no provision in Draft Roadworks Scheme 2009 for any improvements at this junction.

18. IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY TO SLIGO AIRPORT:

Proposed by Councillor S. Kilgannon
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins

“We call on Sligo County Council to restate its objective as stated in the County Development Plan to promote and support improved access to and expansion of Sligo Airport so as to secure a better level of service and promote Sligo’s accessibility to tourists and businesses both nationally and internationally”

In response, Mr H. Kearns, County Manager stated that a planning application was currently with the Council and it would not be appropriate to comment at this stage.

19. NATIONAL BREAST CANCER SCREENING IN COUNTY SLIGO:

It was agreed to take items 19 and 37 together.

Proposed by Councillor S. Kilgannon
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins

AND AGREED

“Sligo County Council welcomes the decision of the CEO of the National Breast Cancer Screening Service, Mr Tony O’Brien to start screening in Sligo in March of this year”

37. MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING IN SLIGO GENERAL HOSPITAL:

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

AND AGREED

“That I would call on the Government not to withdraw Mammography Screening in Sligo General Hospital”

20 WELCOME BREAST CHECK TO TUBBERCURRY:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

21. REQUEST MINISTER TO SIGN CONTRACT ON NEW SEWERAGE SCHEMES:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

22. PLANS FOR MONASTERADEN VILLAGE:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

23. UPGRADING OF STRANDHILL WASTEWATER SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor J. McGarry

“To ask what progress has been made with regard to the upgrading of the Strandhill Waste Water Sewerage treatment scheme and to ask if the Department has sanctioned the funding for the scheme and when can it be expected that work on the project will commence.”

In response Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer stated the following:

The upgrade of Strandhill Wastewater Treatment Plant is included in a bundled DBO Contract including Tubbercurry, Grange and Ballinafad. The planning and procurement phases of the scheme have been completed and a preferred bidder has been selected.

Sligo County Council are currently awaiting the granting of loan approval from the DOEHLG to meet the Councils contribution to the cost of the scheme. We are in regular contact with the Department on the matter of loan approval and this particular scheme has been highlighted as a priority for this Council. Immediately on receipt of loan approval we will be in a position to sign a contract for construction.

24. DRAWING DOWN OF DEVELOPMENT BONDS:

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

“Taking into consideration the fact that the Council imposes a planning condition on all housing developments that work shall not commence until adequate security (bonds) for the satisfactory completion of the development has been submitted to the Council and that security is only released when the development has been completed to the satisfaction of the Council, can Council members be advised as to the mechanism used by the Council to draw down bonds where a developer leaves a housing development unfinished."

In response Mr J. Murphy, SEO stated the following:

The Council writes to the Surety (bondsperson) and puts them on notice that the Council intends to seek to draw down the bond to enable it to bring the development to a standard suitable for taking in charge, if the development is not completed to its satisfaction within a specified period. The developer is also informed that the surety has been put on notice. The development is inspected after the specified period has expired and any outstanding works are costed. The Surety is then written to and asked to forward the sum required.

In general, thereafter follows a period of discussions with both the Surety and the developer. The majority of cases are resolved with the developer completing the outstanding works. The surety would then be released of their obligations in relation to the draw down of the bond.

25. UPGRADE OF TUBBERCURRY SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT:

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

“That the Council be provided with a report indicating when work is expected to commence on the up-grade of the sewerage treatment plant in Tubbercurry”

In response Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer stated the following:

The upgrade of Tubbercurry Wastewater Treatment Plant is included in a bundled DBO Contract including Strandhill, Grange and Ballinafad. The planning and procurement phases of the scheme have been completed and a preferred bidder has been selected.

Sligo Count Council are currently awaiting the granting of loan approval from the DOEHLG to meet the Councils contribution to the cost of the scheme. We are in regular contact with the Department on the matter of loan approval and this particular scheme has been highlighted as a priority for this Council. Immediately on receipt of loan approval we will be in a position to sign a contract for construction.

Mr H. Kearns, County Manager stated that an assessment of all Local Authorities borrowing requirements was currently being carried out by the Department.

It was then

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

AND AGREED

“That a Deputation of Councillors and Officials be arranged, to meet with the Minister for the Environment and Officials of his Department to progress the upgrade of Tubbercurry, Grange, Ballinafad and Strandhill Waste Water Treatment Plants”

26. RIGHT OF WAYS TO LANDOWNERS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES:

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

“To seek clarification on the issue of rights of way afforded to landowners who have contributed to the improvements of roads under local improvement schemes:

a) their legal rights and obligations
b) the legal right of any one such person to prevent others from using those roads
c) can the Local Authority remove any obstacles placed on those roads, i.e. gates, boulders, etc.”

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated the following:

The rights of way on roads improved under Local Improvement Scheme are not changed by works undertaken by Council under this scheme.

Prior to scheme being undertaken written approval should be obtained by scheme sponsors of landowners served by road. In the event of an objection then works would not be undertaken. On completion of works no further responsibility rests with Road Authority in maintaining this road.

27. PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TWO BRIDGES AT CARROWILKIN ON N17:

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

“To request the Minister for Transport and the N.R.A. to provide the funding necessary to guarantee that two bridges at Carrowilkin on the N17 are structurally safe to carry the large volume of traffic which travels this road on a daily basis”

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated the following:

Bridge Number N17-05 (Carrowilkin) and bridge Number N17 -06 (Carrowghoge), lie on a relatively straight section of the N17 north of Curry. Both structures are masonry arch bridges with masonry parapets with width between parapets of about 6.5m, in recent years both bridges have suffered from vehicular impact to the parapets to varying extents. In 2006, for instance, a large crane fell from a low-loader and knocked the entire eastern parapet off and damaged the bridge. The N17 was closed for the day as I recall. Sligo County Council, subsequently repaired the bridge.
The Carrowilkin bridge was hit last year and the parapet has since been repaired.

This portion of the N17 is to be bypassed by the long awaited new N17. The road width is very narrow along this stretch of the N17 and the absence of hard shoulders must be worrying for lorry drivers when two lorries meet.

Options.
1. introduce a speed restriction- but on a straight section this is undesirable,
2. widen both bridges on both sides of the road,
3. do nothing except- repair the bridges when they are hit- there is signage at the bridge approaches.

It appears option 2, is the best approach, (given the unlikelihood of the new N17 being completed in the next 3-4 years) and Sligo County Council can apply to the NRA for funding to widen both bridges by, circa, 1m on each side and improve the adjacent retaining structures as necessary.
The budget cost of the project may by in the order of €310,000, (for both structures).

28. EXTEND SEWERAGE PIPLINE ACROSS RIVER MOY IN ACLARE VILLAGE:

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

“To ask the Director of Services when will work commence to extend Sewerage pipeline across the river Moy in Aclare Village”

In response Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer stated the following:

A proposal to construct a new effluent pumping station and rising main in Aclare village was assessed under the Rural Water Small Schemes Programme. Scheme design, site investigation works and land acquisition are being advanced.

The phasing of schemes in the context of financial constraints, environmental regulations and development needs is currently being evaluated and projects will be prioritised accordingly.

29. ANNAGH BRIDGE, TOURLESTRANGE AND RHUE BRIDGE, TUBBERCURRY:

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

“To request that red and white bollards be erected at Annagh bridge, Tourlestrane on the R294 and at Rhue bridge,Tubbercurry on the N17 in the interest of road safety”

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated the following:

The bridges in question will be investigated by local Area Engineer with a view to improving safety of road users.

30. SPEED IN GURTEEN VILLAGE:

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

To ask the Council to monitor traffic movements and speed in Gurteen village and to extend the speed limits on the entrance to Gurteen village from the Tubbercurry side

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated the following:

Under proposed draft amendments to speed limit By-laws currently being processed by the Roads Department, it is proposed to extend speed limit zone to east of Gurteen village on regional Road R294.

The issue of enforcement of speed limit is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

31. NEW EMPLOYMENT BASED REDUNDANT APPRENTICE ROTATION SCHEME:

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

AND AGREED

“Sligo County Council welcomes the decision by the Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Mary Coughlan to introduce new Employment Based Redundant Apprentice Rotation Scheme in the following trades: Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical, Plastering, Plumbing, Bricklaying”

32. UPGRADE JUNCTION 547 TO R193 AT RAGWOOD:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

33. WATER PRESSURE AT TAVERANE, CLOONLOO:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

34. REMOVE DANGEROUS POLE ON MOYDOO ROAD:

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

“That the Council have pole on the Moydoo road (Rd 488) which is situated on a bend relocated before there is a serious accident”

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated the following:

A survey of all utility poles which are deemed to be a hazard to road users on Regional and Local Primary road network has recently been completed by Area Engineers in County Sligo. These hazards are currently being classified by Road Safety Officer.

This report when completed will be forwarded by Roads Department to relevant utility companies to have these road hazards removed immediately where it is deemed their responsibility.

Mr T. Kilfeather stated that Eircom had been written to in relation to works carried out on pole re-location on the R297 and that Sligo County Council would facilitate them on any further works. A copy of the Survey to be sent to Eircom.

35. PROVIDE 3 NUMBER PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS IN BALLYMOTE TOWN:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

40. ATTACKS BY ISRAEL ON PALESTINIAN PEOPLE IN GAZA:

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council express our deep abhorrence at the attacks by Israel on the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Further, this Council calls on the Irish government to demand from the Israeli authorities the immediate end of these vicious attacks and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian lands as previously agreed in numerous UN resolutions.
In an effort to exert pressure on the Israeli authorities, this Council asks that our government initiate moves at EU level seeking a suspension of the European-Mediterranean Association Agreement which underpins preferential trade with Israel”

Councillor A. Higgins asked to be recorded as dissenting.

41. IMPROVE JUNCTION AT BEACHVIEW HOUSING ESTATE, STRANDHILL:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

"To ask the County Manager what proposals the Council has to improve safety standards at the junction at the entrance to Beachview housing estate, Strandhill, and further to ask what proposals the Council has to resurface the road in the estate."

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated the following:

It is proposed to erect a “Stop” sign at junction of access road to Beachview Park and Regional Road R292 in Strandhill as part of a review of signage at this dangerous junction. It is also proposed to erect a cautionary sign indicating “Concealed Entrance Ahead” on western approach to this junction on R292.

The road in the estate was surface dressed in 2004 and is in good condition. Any further improvements to this estate can be considered by Members in context of draft Roadworks Programme 2009 when being drafted at local area meeting.

42. ROAD REPAIR WORKS ON BALLINA ROAD, TUBBERCURRY:

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor M Fleming

“To ask the Council to carry out road repair works on the Ballina Rd, Tubbercurry from the town to St. Attracta’s Community School, Ballyara”

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated the following:

This section of Regional Route R294 will be examined by local Area Engineer with a view to undertaking road repairs where required.

38. SURVEY OF RIVERS IN GEEVAGH:

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker

“To ask the Director of Services for Infrastructure, Mr Tom Kilfeather for a progress report on the survey being carried out in Geevagh on both Rivers”

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated the following:

A survey of the Feorish, Straduff river system was completed prior to the Christmas period. The results of this survey are being examined by Road Design / Marine Section Sligo County Council.

A scheme of improvement measures is being devised in co-operation with Roads Department Roscommon County Council with a view to making a joint submission to O.P.W. Western Division for grant aid towards improvement measures to river system.

It is hoped to make this submission in the next six weeks.

39. SIGNAGE AT BALLINDOON CROSS:

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker

“To ask the Director of Services for Infrastructure, Mr Tom Kilfeather to improve Signage at Ballindoon Cross on the Highwood Road so that Drivers are aware of the need to Stop”

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated the following:

The local Area Engineer will examine this location with a view to improving signage at this junction if required.

36. ROAD WORKS AT ROUNDABOUT IN BALLISODARE:

Proposed by Councillor J. Sherlock
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

“To ask this Council when works at Roundabout adjacent to Supervalu in Ballisodare on the N59.will be completed in the interest of safety”

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated the following:

The construction of roundabout and ancillary works was a condition of planning relating to an adjacent commercial development at Main Street, Ballisodare on N59. Road Department are currently in discussions with developer in relation to completion of these works.

In the interim Road Department will undertake some temporary works to improve safety at this junction pending completion of outstanding works by developers.

Mr D. Breen, Director of Service to look into any planning issues in relation to the development in question.

43. VOTES OF SYMPATHY;

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Paddy Kennedy and family on the death of his Sister, Linda”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Fintan and Richard Kennedy on the death of their Aunt Linda”.

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Sean Gorman on the death of his Brother, Alfie”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Joe O’Dowd on the death of his Father, Bertie”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mrs McCarrick, Cloonbaniff on the death of her Husband Harry”.

Proposed by Councillor P McGrath
Seconded by Councillor J. Sherlock

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Kieran and Padraig Dennedy on the death of their Mother, Josephine”.

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to James McCarrick on the death of his Father, Harry”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Ms Catherine McCarrick on the death of her Brother, Paddy”.

Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins
Seconded by Councillor J. Sherlock

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Thomas and Ann O’Donovan on the death of their Mother”.

44. VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS;

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to the Western Drama Festival, Tubbercurry, c/o Brendan McGowan, Hon. Secretary on the successful organisation of the All-Ireland One-Act Drama Festival”.

Proposed by Councillor S. Kilgannon
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Rhona Togher, Eimear O’Carroll and Niamh Chapman, Ursline College, Sligo on winning the award for group Runners Up for their exhibit “The Sound of Silence” an investigation into low frequency therapy for Tinnitus Suffers at the B.T. Young Scientists of the year, 2009. To all students from Sligo who represented Sligo Schools and also their Teachers for the wonderful work done every year for the B.T. Young Scientists of the Year”.

45. CONFERENCES;

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Sherlock, Higgins, Healy McGowan, Barry, Kilgannon and McGarry be nominated to attend the Effective Communications for Councillors Conference to be held in Days Hotel, Waterford from 16th – 18th January, 2009”

46. CORRESPONDENCE;

Proposed by Councillor Gormley
Seconded by Councillor Sherlock

AND AGREED

“That the Chief Superintendent be written to again in relation to Correspondence Item I, and providing extra manpower in Tubbercurry”

47. MATTER ARISING FROM MINUTES;

There were no matters arising.

48. ANY OTHER BUSINESS; Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor J. Lundy

That a further request be issued to Eircom to attend a Council meeting in relation to dangerous poles.

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The Meeting ended at 3.40 pm.

Meeting Date 12/01/2009