Minutes 2010

Minutes of Annual Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 28th June 2010 at 11.00am in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo


MEMBERS PRESENT:

  • Councillor Baker,
  • Councillor Barrett,
  • Councillor Barry,
  • Councillor Bree,
  • Councillor Cawley,
  • Councillor Clarke,
  • Councillor Collery,
  • Councillor Fleming,
  • Councillor Gormley,
  • Councillor Healy McGowan,
  • Councillor Henry,
  • Councillor Keaney,
  • Councillor Leonard,
  • Councillor Lundy,
  • 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
  • Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services
  • Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services
  • Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance
  • Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Mr D. Tinney, County Librarian
  • Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
  • Mr J. Moran, Senior Executive Officer
  • Ms D. Finnerty Senior Executive Officer
  • Mr K. Colreavy, Communications Officer
  • Ms F. Loughlin, Staff Officer
  • Mr F. Mac Nabb, Meetings Administrator

CATHAOIRLEACH:

  • The Cathaoirleach, Councillor G. Murray presided.

Councillor G. Murray thanked the Members, County Manager and Staff for their support and encouragement during his term as Cathaoirleach.  He thanked the Meetings Administrator, Communication Staff and Press for their help and co-operation throughout the year.  He also wished Councillor M. Lyons well during his term as Mayor of Sligo Borough Council.

He referred to a number of highlights during the year including the hosting of Michael Flatley and his family in Culfadda and hosting of numerous receptions in County Hall.

The Members complimented Councillor G. Murray on the way he performed his duties during his term of office, along with Councillor V. Cawley during her term as Leas Cathaoirleach.

Mr H. Kearns, County Manager on behalf of the Management and Staff of the Council thanked the outgoing Cathaoirleach for his dedication and commitment during his term of office and wished him well.

ELECTION OF CATHAOIRLEACH:

Proposed by Councillor I. Henry

Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

"That Councillor Joe Leonard be elected as Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council".

As there was no other proposal for the position, Councillor G. Murray declared Councillor  Leonard elected as Cathaoirleach.

Councillor Leonard took the Chair.  He thanked the Members for their support and stated that he was honoured to be elected unopposed to the office of Cathaoirleach after 25 years in office  and looked forward to the year ahead.  He invited nominations for the position of Leas Cathaoirleach. 
 

ELECTION OF LEAS CATHAOIRLEACH:

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor V. Cawley

"That Councillor T. Collery be elected as Leas Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council"

As there was no other nomination, Councillor T. Collery was deemed elected as Leas Cathaoirleach.
 

VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Christina Brady on the death of her Husband, Noel”

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Ann Gaughan on the death of her Husband, Sean”

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Niall Henry on the death of his Mother, Bridie”

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Arthur and Zoe Livingstone on the death of their son, Ian”

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Robert and Catharina Hallalan on the death of their Father, Bob”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Michael McDonagh on the death of his Father, Joe”

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Kathleen McDonagh on the death of her Husband, Joe”
 

END OF MEETING:

The meeting ended 5.00pm

 

 


Meeting Date 28/06/2010