Minutes 2010

Minutes of April Adjourned Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 19th April 2010 in the Council Chamber County Hall, Riverside, Sligo at 11am

MEMBERS PRESENT:

• Councillor Baker,
• Councillor Barrett,
• Councillor Barry,
• Councillor Bree,
• Councillor Cawley,
• Councillor Clarke,
• Councillor Collery,
• Councillor Devins,
• Councillor Fleming,
• Councillor Gormley,
• Councillor Healy McGowan,
• Councillor Henry,
• Councillor Keaney,
• Councillor Leonard,
• Councillor Lyons,
• Councillor MacManus,
• Councillor McGarry,
• Councillor McGrath,
• Councillor McLoughlin,
• Councillor Mullaney,
• Councillor Mulvey,
• Councillor Murray,
• Councillor O’Grady,
• Councillor Queenan.

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

• Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
• Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services
• Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services
• Ms P. R. Gallagher, A/Director of Services
• Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance
• Mr T. Brennan, Senior Engineer
• Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer
• Mr D. Harrison, Acting Senior Engineer
• Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
• Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer
• Ms. M. Davidescu, Executive Planner
• Ms R. McGrath, Assistant Arts Officer
• Ms S. Leavy, Arts Development Worker
• Ms M. McDonagh, Public Arts Officer
• Mr C. Calleary, Veterinary Inspector
• Ms F. Loughlin, Staff Officer
• Mr F. Mac Nabb, Meetings Administrator

CATHAOIRLEACH:

• The Cathaoirleach, Councillor G. Murray presided.

1.  MINUTES OF THE MARCH ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 1ST MARCH, 2010:

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor J. Devins

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the March Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on the 1st March, 2010”.

2.  MINUTES OF THE BALLYMOTE AREA MEETING HELD ON 21ST JANUARY, 2010:

Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Ballymote Electoral Area Special Meeting held on 21st January, 2010.

3.  MINUTES OF THE BALLYMOTE AREA MEETING HELD ON 10TH DECEMBER, 2009:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Ballymote Electoral Area Meeting held on 10th December, 2009.

4.  SECTION 183 DISPOSAL OF DWELLING AT BATTLEFIELD, CULFADDA, BALLYMOTE:

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

AND AGREED

“To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of a dwelling at Battlefield, Culfadda, Ballymote, Co. Sligo to Robert Newell”

Councillor D. Bree queried the original cost of the dwelling to the Council, Ms. D. Clarke, Director of Services to report on same.

5. DECLARE PUBLIC ROADS UNDER SECTION 11(1) OF THE ROADS ACT, 1993:

a) Proposed by Councillor M. Lyons,
          Seconded by Councillor P. Barry
b) Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
     Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan
c) Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

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.(previously circulated)

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council take in charge the following

• the housing estate of “The Willows” in the townland of Ballinphull (ed Cliffoney North)
• the housing estate of “The Crescent” in the townland of Knockmuldowney
• the housing estate of “Cloondara” in the townland of Kilboglashy

6.  ROAD WORKS SCHEME, 2010:

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

AND AGREED

“To approve the Road Work Scheme for year ending 31st December 2010”

7.  ARTS GRANTS AND BURSARIES PROGRAMME, 2010:

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

AND AGREED

“To approve Recommendations on the Sligo County Council Arts Service Arts Grants & Bursaries Programme, 2010”

It was agreed that Items 8, 9, and 10 be considered together.

8.  TO CONSIDER THE WESTERN RIVER BASIN DISTRICT MANAGEMENT PLAN:

At the outset, the County Manager advised the meeting that the reports for the Western, North West International and Shannon River Basin Management Plans were previously circulated to Members and discussed at a special meeting of the Council on 29th March and that Sligo County Council under the Water Policy Regulations must make a plan for each.  He stated the financial implications of the plans were impossible to quantify.

9.  TO CONSIDER THE NORTH WEST INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN:

A general discussion took place and Members queries were answered.  In relation to the timeframe for adopting the plans, the County Manager stated that the Regulations governing these are set out under the EU Water Policy Regulations 2003 and Amendment Regulations, 2010 which sets out under Article 13 that a plan must be put in place by Members no later than 30th April, 2010, otherwise the County Manager is obliged to adopt the plans by May, 14th 2010.  He further stated that Members could make suggestions/comments to the Minister in relation to the Plans.

Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer advised Members that these Plans included measures of current legislation like the EPA Code of Practice. In relation to the cost implications of the plans he said the plan addresses this as follows: (WRB - Foreword Page 3)

“Following adoption of this plan, local authorities will develop implementation programmes and identify all resource implications and funding requirements.  It is likely that the resource requirements will exceed the current capacity of Local Authorities.  Meeting the commitments contained in the plan will depend on the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government together with other Government Departments making provision for the required resources and funding”.

Following further discussion, the meeting agreed a 5-minute adjournment.

On resumption, it was

10.  TO CONSIDER THE SHANNON RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN:

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

AND AGREED

“That this Council declares its opposition to the imposition of Domestic Water Charges and the imposition of license fees for septic tanks and further the Council resolves to amend the “Final River Basin Management Plan for the Western River Basin District in Ireland (2009-2015) and the North West International and Shannon River Basin Management Plans by deleting:-

1. The following text in Paragraph 5.2.4 (page 66 WRB) “Following a recent Government decision, legislation is to be introduced by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to enable local authorities to charge domestic users for water services in a manner which provides incentives for efficient water use and which recovers an adequate contribution of the costs of water services.  Proposals will also be brought forward for a metering programme for domestic users.”
2. The following text in the Action Programme under the heading ‘Cost Recovery for Water Services’ (page 101 WRB) “Introduce legislation to allow local authorities to charge domestic users for water services.  Develop charging methodology for water services and introduce water charges for domestic users.”

In addition Sligo County Council calls for the immediate re-establishment of the River Basin District Advisory Councils and further it calls on the Government to ensure that elected councillors are represented on the National Advisory Committee which is to be established to oversee the national implementation of measures contained in the River Basin Management Plans.”

The County Manager indicated that it appeared the Regulations did not allow Members to make any variation of the plan and indicated that Cllr Bree’s Motion may not be in order.  Councillor Bree pointed out that the adoption of the River Basin Management Plans was a reserved function.  In response, the County Manager indicated that it was his duty as Manager to advise Councillors on their reserved functions, which was his intent.

It was then,

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“Sligo County Council amend the proposed Western River Basin District Management Plan on the basis that pollution control measures in relation to agriculture are set out in S1 101 of 2009 only, and to delete the following text in Paragraph 5.2.3 – ‘Despite improvements in agricultural pollution control in recent years, surveys carried out by Local Authorities indicate that an average 31% of farms nationally may be non-compliant with the Nitrates Regulations.”

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council amend the Western River Basin District Management Plans with the following insertion in Section 5.2.2 – ‘On sites where there is poor percolation, direct discharge of treated effluent to surface water will be considered for single houses as is the case in most other European countries.’  ‘Any proposed increase in standards for the performance on operation of existing septic tanks and similar on-site waste water treatment systems should only be considered in conjunction with an appropriate grant aid scheme.”

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“Sligo County Council amend the proposed North West International River Basin District Management Plan on the basis that pollution control measures in relation to agriculture are set out in S1 101 of 2009 only, and to delete the following text in Paragraph 5.2.3 – ‘Despite improvements in agricultural pollution control in recent years, surveys carried out by Local Authorities indicate that an average 31% of farms nationally may be non-compliant with the Nitrates Regulations.”

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council amend the North West International River Basin District Management Plans with the following insertion in Section 5.2.2 – ‘On sites where there is poor percolation, direct discharge of treated effluent to surface water will be considered for single houses as is the case in most other European countries.’
‘Any proposed increase in standards for the performance on operation of existing septic tanks and similar on-site waste water treatment systems should only be considered in conjunction with an appropriate grant aid scheme.’”

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“Sligo County Council amend the proposed Shannon River Basin District Management Plan on the basis that pollution control measures in relation to agriculture are set out in S1 101 of 2009 only, and to delete the following text in Paragraph 5.2.3 – ‘Despite improvements in agricultural pollution control in recent years, surveys carried out by Local Authorities indicate that an average 31% of farms nationally may be non-compliant with the Nitrates Regulations.”

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council amend the Shannon River Basin District Management Plans with the following insertion in Section 5.2.2 – ‘On sites where there is poor percolation, direct discharge of treated effluent to surface water will be considered for single houses as is the case in most other European countries.’
‘Any proposed increase in standards for the performance on operation of existing septic tanks and similar on-site waste water treatment systems should only be considered in conjunction with an appropriate grant aid scheme.’

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor V. Cawley

AND AGREED

“To adopt the River Basin Management Plans for the Western River Basin, the Northwest International River Basin and the Shannon River Basin as amended by this Council”

As agreement could not be reached on the above Motion, the Cathaoirleach called for a vote.

FOR:  Barry, Cawley, Collery, Fleming, Henry, Keaney, Leonard, Lyons, McGrath, McLoughlin, Mullaney, Mulvey, Murray

AGAINST:  Baker, Bree, Clarke, Devins, Healy McGowan, Henry, MacManus, McGarry, O’Grady, Queenan

As the result was 13 for, 10 Against, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion carried.

It was agreed that item 15 would be taken as it was 2pm.

15.  PRESENTATION BY IDA AND ENTERPRISE IRELAND:

Mr Joe McHugh, Regional Manager IDA Ireland and Mr Conor Fahy, Regional Director Border Region, Enterprise Ireland gave a presentation to the Council.

The County Manager expressed his thanks to both speakers and assured both bodies that Sligo Local Authorities would continue to work alongside both Agencies in improving Sligo’s Infrastructure and improving its attractiveness to invest for businesses.  Members also thanked both Agencies for their presentation.

11.  TO NOMINATE ONE MEMBER TO THE JOINT HOMELESSNESS CONSULTATIVE FORUM FOR THE NORTH WEST REGION:

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery

“To nominate Councillor G. Mullaney to the Joint Homelessness Consultative Forum for the North West Region”

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

“To nominate Councillor S. MacManus to the Joint Homelessness Consultative Forum for the North West Region”

As there were two nominations received, the Cathaoirleach called for a vote.

For Councillor Mullaney:  Collery, Fleming, Henry, Keaney, Leonard, Lyons, McGrath, Mullaney, Mulvey, Murray.

For Councillor MacManus:  Barry, Bree, Cawley, Clarke, Devins, Gormley, Healy McGowan, MacManus, McGarry, O’Grady, Queenan.

As the result was 10 for Councillor Mullaney, 11 for Councillor MacManus, the Cathaoirleach declared Councillor MacManus nominated to the Joint Homelessness Consultative Forum for the North West Region.

12.  TO NOMINATE ONE MEMBER TO THE PUBLIC ART STEERING GROUP:

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“To nominate Councillor J. Leonard to the Public Art Steering Group”

13. TO FIX A DATE FOR THE AGM:

Mr F. MacNabb, Meetings Administrator informed the meeting that Sligo Borough Council were holding their meeting on Monday 21st June, 2010.  The meeting agreed that the Annual General Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday 28th June, 2010 at 11am.

14.  TO NOTE PUBLIC CONSULTATION PERIOD IN RELATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING GUIDELINES:

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney

AND AGREED

“To note the Public Consultation Period (26th February, 2010-14th May, 2010) in relation to the review of the Regional Planning Guidelines

16.  SPEED LIMIT SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

17.  HOUSING CAPITAL SCHEME, 2010:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

18. PRIORITISE RURAL COTTAGES AND IMPROVEMENT WORKS IN LIEU UNDER 2010 HOUSING PROGRAMME:

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

“To ask the Director of Services to make Rural Cottages and Improvement Works in Lieu Schemes a priority under the 2010 Housing Programme.”

In response, Ms. D. Clarke, Director of Services stated the following:

The Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government have advised that the Housing Capital Allocations for the next number of years will be significantly reduced. Our capital allocation for 2010 is expected to be much less than what we received in 2009. (€11m was received for our Housing Capital allocation in 2009 of which €7m was earmarked for construction/acquisition) 

The Department have also emphasized that our priorities for delivering on social housing for those people on our waiting list should be on the Long Term Leasing Scheme and on RAS (Rental Accommodation Scheme) rather than on our construction programme. 

At this stage it looks as it there will be no new build or a construction programme in 2010 or over the next number of years. Project briefs for schemes in Ballintogher, Collooney and Easkey and Connolly Park which we would have forwarded to the Dept in 2008 will more than likely not be approved for advancement this year.

For 2010 our social housing programme will be focused on the following:

• completion of exiting build programmes: (18 houses on Mountain Road to be completed)
• delivery of Part V units at Enniscrone (7Apts) and Ballisoadare (3 Houses)
• delivery of rural houses (approx 4 or 5 to be delivered )
• completion of extensions and IWILS subject to funding availability and
• house purchases in exceptional cases.
• Energy Enhancement works on approx 15 houses.
• Works to improve and enhance Connolly Park, Tubbercurry prior to progressing to next Phase.

It is anticipated that Funding to start and progress the Voluntary Housing Scheme by Sophia Housing Association in Tubbercurry under the CAS (Capital Assistance Scheme) will be forthcoming in 2010.

Since January 2010 we have advertised for long term leasing options with property owners in the County with a view to leasing suitable properties for people on our housing waiting lists.  All applications will be dealt with promptly and will be subject to Department approval.

Notice of our actual capital allocation for Social Housing Investment Programme is awaited form the DEH&LG.

In 2009 the Department funded Improvement Works in Lieu from the capital allocation.  We have been told that this will not be the case for 2010.  As a result the majority of the funding for IWILS must come from Internal Capital Receipts.  This is the receipts from Tenant Purchases in the year. ICRs are allocated across a number of headings including IWILS so the level of funding available is not significant.  (471,000 in total)

19. REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO EFFECT NO FURTHER CUTBACKS ON ARTS FUNDING:

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

“Cut backs in funding to the arts have had exponentially devastating effects on artists and venues throughout the country. In the Sligo area alone 5 of the key arts concerns have lost close to €250,000 in total between them, an average of 20% being cut from each organisation. This pattern is being repeated throughout the country, with up to a fifth of an annual budget being taken from organisations that were desperately underfunded and resourced to begin with. Jobs are being cut, venues are being closed, artists and the value of their work is being lost to our country and culture, our collective heritage is being sacrificed. With one of the lowest per capita levels of investment in the Arts in Europe to begin with, it is a sad irony that at the same time this damage is being inflicted, culture and the arts are widely recognised as being one of the key potential driving forces behind the social, moral and economic recovery of the nation in the years ahead. This motion asks the Council to call on the Government to effect no further cutbacks or curtailment on funding to the arts and at its earliest opportunity it calls on the Government to reverse the recent cuts in funding imposed on this exceptionally vulnerable yet invaluable sector of Irish life”

After a brief discussion, it was

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

AND AGREED to amend the motion by adding the following:-

“and further this Council confirms that it will effect no further cut backs or curtailment on funding to the arts sector and resolves to reverse the recent cuts in funding which the County Council imposed on the local arts community”

20. TO REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO DEAL WITH WEST AND SOUTH SLIGO FARMERS IN BALLINA OFFICE:

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery

AND AGREED

“To call on Sligo County Council to write to the Minister for Agriculture and his Department, requesting that all applications will be accepted and all queries be dealt with in the Ballina office for the herd numbers and farmers in West Sligo”

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey

AND AGREED

“That South Sligo Farmers who have queries with applications for Agricultural Grants would be dealt with in the Ballina Offices”

21. TO WRITE TO THE NRA REGARDING SPEED LIMIT ON N59 BALLISODARE TO BALLINA ROAD:

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey

AND AGREED

“To call on Sligo County Council to write to the NRA advising them that the speed limit of 100km is dangerous on the N59 Ballisodare to Ballina road and should be reduced in the interest of public safety”

22. TO REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE AGRI ENVIRONMENT SCHEME OBJECTIVES BENEFIT FARM FAMILIES:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

23. TO REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO REVERSE DECISION ON CENTRALISATION OF MEDICAL CARDS:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

24. RETAIN COURTS SERVICES IN BALLYMOTE:

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

AND AGREED

“I call of the Minister for Justice and the Courts Service to retain the Courts Service in Ballymote”

It was agreed that items 25 and 29 be taken together.

25. TO REQUEST THE APPOINTMENT OF A LITTER WARDEN:

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

“Due to the widespread dumping of litter in this County and in particular at Cloonacleigha Lake, Clooncoose Bog, Clooneen Bog and roads throughout the County, that this Council appoint a Litter Warden immediately”

29. TO REQUEST THE APPOINTMENT OF A LITTER WARDEN:

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

“To call on Sligo County Council to fill the vacant position of Litter Warden for the County immediately”

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

A Litter Warden has been appointed since 29th March 2010 and is now working hard to catch these offenders. However we have no Environmental Awareness Officer at present, therefore we are relying on the local communities to play an active part in the prevention of this type of illegal activity.

26. REQUEST THE TAKING IN CHARGE OF ROAD IN ROSSES POINT VILLAGE:

Proposed by Councillor J. McGarry
Seconded by Councillor J. Devins

“That Sligo County Council agrees to take in charge the third road to the right past Doherty’s Shop in Rosses Point Village going North, which runs parallel to the main road”

In response, Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

This road in Rosses Point will be examined by the Area Engineer to examine the feasibility of it being taken over.  If this is a housing estate then our Enforcement Department will also be involved.

27. CLARIFY ISSUES IN STONEPARK ESTATE, BALLYMOTE:

Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

“To call on Sligo County Council to clarify outstanding issues in Stonepark Estate, Ballymote”

In response, Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer stated the following:

This relates to the Castleburns estate in Ballymote.  
2 no enforcement notices issued to the developer of this estate on 7th July 2009 requesting the carrying out of certain works to include (a) the provision of final road surfacing, pedestrian crossing, public lighting and road signs and markings and (b) the completion of landscaping.

The file was referred for legal action on the 13th November 2009 due to the failure of the developer to comply with the Enforcement Notices.  The case stands adjourned to the Ballymote District Court on the 11th May 2010.

It was agreed that item 28 and item 41 be taken together.

28. PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ADJACENT TO FAIRGREEN RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT TEMPLE STREET, SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

“In light of the recent decision of this Council to assume control of the maintenance and upkeep of the National Primary Roads within the city of Sligo, I now ask as to who has responsibility for the maintenance and provision of road safety on the Pearse Road/MCR/Temple Street corridor. If it is determined that this matter is the responsibility of Sligo County Council, I ask that this Council would allocate funding for provision of a pedestrian crossing between St. Patrick’s Terrace and Temple Street adjacent to the entrance of the Fairgreen Recreational Facility. Further, I ask for an up-to-date report on the need for provision of other pedestrian crossings along the Pearse Road/MCR/Temple Street traffic corridor from the roundabout adjacent to Cleveragh Retail Park to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception”

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

Pearse Road/MCR/Temple Street is a regional road.  Under the Roads Act the County Council of a County is responsible for all the regional roads within that County.  The provision of a pedestrian crossing between St. Patrick’s Terrace and Temple Street is not due for consideration at this time.  However, this matter will be given further consideration when the Fairgreen Recreational Facility works are carried out.  The feasibility of providing additional pedestrian crossing along Pearse Road/mcr/Temple Street traffic corridor will be further investigated in 2010.

41. PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ADJACENT TO FAIRGREEN RECREATIONAL FACILTIY AT TEMPLE STREET, SLIGO:

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

“Recognising the significant difficulties which pedestrians, both young and old, have to cope with while crossing the R287 at Temple Street/St Patrick’s Terrace, Sligo, this Council resolves that a Pedestrian Crossing be provided in Temple Street near the proposed entrance to the Fairgreen Park and Recreation area”

A brief discussion took place on both motions 28 and 41 and members queries were answered.  As agreement could not be reached the Cathaoirleach called for a vote on both motions.

FOR:  Baker, Bree, Clarke, Healy McGowan, Lyons, MacManus, McGarry, O’Grady, Queenan

AGAINST: Fleming, Keaney, McGrath, Mullaney, Mulvey, Murray

ABSTENTIONS:  Barry, Collery, Gormley

As the result for both motions was 9 for, 6 Against, 3 Abstentions, the Cathaoirleach declared the motions carried.

56. VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Christina Walsh & Family on the death of her brother Louis.

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Ryan on the death of her brother, James Neville”

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Matt Brennan on the death of his brother, Fergus”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Joe Corseadden on the death of his sister Jean Cawley”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Monica Taheny on the death of her sister Evelyn McDonagh”

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor T. Colleary

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Eddie Phelan on the death of his wife Patricia”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Brendan Mulvaney on the death of his brother Kieran”

57. VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to St. Attracta’s Community School, Tubbercurry on winning the all Ireland basketball final and Connaught colleges senior B Final and Juvenille Boys Football”

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor P. McGrath

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Coolaney United Senior Soccer Club on their promotion from 1st Division to Premier Division”

58. CONFERENCES:

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

AND AGREED

“That the list of Conferences circulated for April at this meeting was unanimously approved”

The meeting agreed to defer Items 30-40 and Items 42-55 and Items 59-61 to the May Ordinary Meeting.

Proposed by Councillor J. McGarry
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council agree to hold its May Monthly Meeting on the 17th May, 2010 at 11am”

END OF MEETING:

The meeting ended at 5.00pm.