Minutes 2011

Minutes of October Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 3rd October, 2011 in County Hall, Riverside, Sligo at 11am


MEMBERS PRESENT: 

  • Councillor Baker, 
  • Councillor Barrett, 
  • Councillor Barry, 
  • Councillor Bree, 
  • Councillor D. Cawley, 
  • Councillor V. Cawley, 
  • Councillor Clarke, 
  • Councillor Collery, 
  • Councillor Devins, 
  • Councillor Fleming, 
  • Councillor Gormley, 
  • Councillor Healy McGowan, 
  • 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.

 

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE: 

  • Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
  • Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services
  • Ms. Dorothy Clarke, Director of Services
  • Ms. M. Leydon, Head of Finance
  • Ms. P.R. Gallagher, Acting Director of Services
  • Mr. T. Brennan, Senior Engineer 
  • Mr. D. Harrison, Acting Senior Engineer
  • Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
  • Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer
  • Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Mr. D. Cawley, Executive Engineer
  • Mr. K. Colreavy, Communications Officer
  • Mr F. MacNabb, Meetings Administrator
  • Ms. M. McGovern, Clerical Officer
     

CATHAOIRLEACH:

  • The Cathaoirleach, Councillor M. Fleming presided.


1.  MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER ORDINARY MEETING:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the September Ordinary Meeting held on the 5th September, 2011.”

2.  SECTION 183 – GREYFIELD, CULFADDA:

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 Greyfield, Culfadda, Co. Sligo to Mrs Teresa Killoran.”

3.  WATER ABSTRACTION PROPOSAL:

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

AND AGREED

“To agreed to proceed with the Water Abstraction Proposal under the Water Supplies Act, 1942 (Sections 2 and 3), Local Government (Sanitary Services) Acts 1878 to 2001, Planning and Development Act 2000, Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2007, Water Supplies (Application for a Provisional Order) Regulations 2000 and the Water Services Act 2007, for Lough Talt Regional Water Supply Scheme.”

4.  CORPORATE PLAN:

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery

AND AGREED

“To adopt the Draft Corporate Plan 2010 – 2014”

4(a).  EXPENDITURE AT PULLAHEENEY HARBOUR AND ENNISCRONE PIER:

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

AND AGREED

“To approve expenditure of €198,000 in respect of projects at Pullaheeney Harbour and Enniscrone Pier to include matching funding requirement from Sligo County Council of €49,000.”

The County Manager Mr. H. Kearns asked to be on the record as stating that by the members agreeing to proceed with these works the County Council would be increasing its deficit.

5.  TAKING IN CHARGE OCEAN LINKS, STRANDHILL:

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

"That Sligo County Council begins the process of taking in charge Ocean Links, Strandhill, Co. Sligo."

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

The Council have been advised that an application for the Taking in Charge of this estate is to be submitted to them later this month.

6.  €100 HOUSEHOLD CHARGE:

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

AND AGREED

"That Sligo County Council calls on the Fine Gael/Labour government to rescind its recent decision to impose a €100 household charge".

7.  JUNCTION OUTSIDE BALLYMOTE RC CHURCH:

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

“To call on Sligo County Council to examine the junction outside Ballymote RC Church entrance into Cuin Iosa and to provide a plan to improve safety and access.”

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

This matter is being examined by the Area Engineer to see what can be done with very limited resources.

As Councillor J. Queenan was absent from the meeting Items 8, 9 and 10 were deferred with the agreement of the members.

11.  DERELICTION ORDER ON SITE OF OLD MILL, BALLISODARE:

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

“To call on the Director of Services for Planning to raise a Dereliction Order on the apartment block built on the site of the Old Mill in Ballisodare.”

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

It is the opinion of the Council, following a recent inspection that this development is a dangerous place. A Notice, dated 2nd September, 2011, of intention to enter onto the lands to carry out certain works as will prevent the place being a dangerous place, was sent to the developer. The Notice, served under the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964, took effect after the expiration of 21 days after the date of the giving of the notice.

The Council now proposes to proceed to arrange to have works carried out to prevent the place being dangerous.

12.  SPEED RAMPS AT ST. MARY’S GREEN, COLLOONEY:

With the agreement of the members this Item was deferred.

13.  CYCLE WAY ACROSS THE OX MOUNTAIN RANGE:

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

“I will call on Sligo County Council in co-operation with Mayo County Council to establish a cycle way/ greenway across the Ox Mountain range.”

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

Sligo County Council will engage with relevant counterparts in Mayo County Council with a view toward exploring the establishment of a greenway/cycle route across the Ox Mountain range.

14.  TRANSFER OF LAND TO THE NATIONAL AGGREGATED LAND BANK:

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

“That following on from the agreement of this Council, to the transfer of land purchased by Sligo County Council for the provision of housing, to the National Aggregated Land Bank; that an up to date report be given to the Council on what, if any, progress has been made in the processing of these transfers for each site including quantity of land transferred, portions of sites retained and related cost to the Council, the reasons for site portion retention and reasons for delays in site transfer.”

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

Sligo County Council submitted three plots of ground under the Land Aggregation Scheme as follows:

  1. Ballintogher – Ballintogher has been fully reclaimed (€274,344).
  2. Mountain Road, Tubbercurry (apportionment or original land purchase) - The apportionment of the original land purchase relating to Mountain Road, Tubbercurry, has been recouped – 14 December 2010.
  3. Lisnalurg, North Sligo – Lisnalurg has been substantially redeemed (€4.8 m on 11 August 2011) representing 92% of principal by Department. Appeal to have the outstanding 1.2 ha taken into the Land Aggregation Scheme and 100% of loan recouped is currently being considered by the Department.

Following further queries by the members Ms Clarke responded;

  • A portion of the site has been retained and is adjacent to land owned by the VEC. In the event the VEC may have a use for this site in the future it was retained for this reason.
  • The legal title is ongoing and is with the solicitors at the present time.

15.  CLOONAMEEHAN CEMETERY:

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

“To ask the Director of Services

  • Who is responsible for making safe the dangerous structure in Cloonameehan Cemetery as this is a cause of safety concern for families who have loved ones buried in its vicinity. 
  • If headstones are damaged as a result of part of the structure falling who is going to pay for it.”

In response Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services stated the following:

Sligo County Council retains responsibility for 68 burial grounds around Co. Sligo. 48 of the 64 burial grounds under the control of Sligo County Council are designated as National Monuments and are therefore governed by The National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 2004. Cloonameehan Burial Ground contains a Medieval Dominican Friary – RMP No: SL 039 002. All persons and/or groups including Burial Ground Committees must consult with Sligo County Council prior to carrying out any works, including site suitability/exploratory trial holes, in these burial grounds to ensure adherence to the Act. Sligo County Council will follow the appropriate procedures when applying for Ministerial Consent under the Act.

The Council, in its Annual Budget, makes an allocation for ongoing burial ground maintenance which is administered through the relevant Area Office, however, works are of a general maintenance nature. At present there is no budget for the stabilisation of masonry ruins within graveyards, as such works would entail significant expenditure and would require archaeological supervision and specialist conservation teams.

Sligo County Council will conduct an internal condition survey of the structure at Cloonameehan Burial Ground to determine its stability and status. Sligo County Council is exploring funding options from the relevant agencies (Sligo Leader, The Heritage Council etc) arising from the obligations associated with the Act in support of a strategic approach to ensuring the future of the aged structures within Co. Sligo’s burial grounds.
The matter of responsibility arising from damage, however incurred, would be a legal matter for consideration at that time.

16.  PEDESTRIAN FOOT BRIDGE AS PART OF UPGRADING OF THE N15:

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

“That, while this Council welcomes the detailed plan for the upgrading of the N15 from Hughes Bridge as far as the Borough Boundary that are currently being progressed and prepared, for submission to An Board Pleanála, that the proposed foot bridge as part of this plan be removed as there is low demand for it and it will seriously impinge and overlook a number of residences in the area. Further, that the upgrading plan include the provision of safety railings along the road section between the traffic lights at the new proposed Cartron Junction and the proposed traffic lights at the first roundabout on the N15.”

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

The proposed ‘N4/N15 Sligo Urban Road Realignment Road Project’ commences at Hughes Bridge and continues Northward to the Junction of Scosman Walk with the N15. In January 2011 approval and funding was received from the NRA to progress the design of this scheme.

The Scheme consists of 1.6km of Urban Dual carriageway and passes through the mainly residential areas of Cartron Estate, Cartron Hill and Avondale. To accommodate pedestrians in this area, the scheme proposed pedestrian crossing points at the Rosses Point Junction and South of the proposed Cartron link Road (near Mullins Shop/Garage). In order to provide a further crossing point, a pedestrian overbridge was proposed at a location between the two proposed crossing points mentioned above.

The proposed road development was outlined by SCC members in the North Ward and the Sligo Drumcliffe electoral areas at the end of June. They requested that consultation take place with local residents. A public meeting was called to discuss the scheme at the end of July and this was attended by public representatives and by residents from communities within the general area. The majority of people that attended the meeting opposed the inclusion of the pedestrian bridge in the scheme.

The inclusion of the bridge in the project is now under review and it is intended to make a decision shortly on whether to include within the scheme.

Following a discussion by the members and with the agreement of the meeting the motion was amended as follows:

Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor J. McGarry

AND AGREED

“Add an amendment at the end of the motion wording; add ‘and that further consultation take place with all the residents involved before a final draft application is submitted to An Bord Pleanála.”

17.  BURIAL GROUND AT GRANGE:

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney

“To ask the Director of Services for a full and updated report, as of today on the provision of a burial ground at Grange.”

In response Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services stated the following:

Sligo County Council owns land, known local as Lang’s Hill, which satisfies the requirements for a new burial ground, following exhaustion of the available new spaces at Ahamlish Burial Ground, Grange. This land is currently zoned ‘community facilities’ in the Grange Local Area Plan (LAP) and allows for a burial ground at this site. Trial holes conducted previously confirm the site’s suitability environmentally. Sligo County Council has identified Ahamlish Burial Ground as a priority in the Burial Ground Policy’s Works Programme 2006-2010.

Sligo County Council is engaged in dialogue locally over an extended period with local landowners and stakeholders in the area to establish a suitable site adjacent to the existing burial ground. Trial holes on adjacent lands were conducted in 2011 and a subsequent application to conduct further archaeological testing is currently being considered by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. The result of future testing will inform any decision to progress in the vicinity of the existing site.

Additional undertakings have been pursued following representation, these include;

  1. Meeting with interested parties/landowners with available lands.
  2. Pursuit of private land for sale from estate agents.
  3. Carrying out site investigation works on available lands.
  4. Meeting with Ahamlish Burial Ground Committee to clarify and maximise existing land/plots within the existing burial ground.
  5. Meeting with Grange and Cliffoney Parish Councils to clarify responsibilities and identify site opportunities.

Sligo County Council continues to seek resolution locally in co-operation with interested stakeholders.

18.  PUBLIC LIGHT ON GURTEEN/ BALLAGHDERREEN ROAD:

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

“I am calling on Sligo County Council to have public light on the Gurteen/Ballaghderreen Road 293 (past “The Hill Hotel”) which is erected on the road verge moved back in the interest of road safety.”

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

The Area Engineer will examine this location with a view to assessing if the stated works are appropriate. However, it should be noted that funds for such works are very limited and this situation is unlikely to change.

19.  RESURFACING ROADS COSTS:

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

“To ask the County Manager to explain to the elected representatives why Sligo County Council pays the highest costs in the country for the resurfacing of roads under the Roads Restoration Maintenance Programme.”

In response, Mr H. Kearns, County Manager, stated the following:

The figures showing the unit cost of works carried out nationally were not comparing like with like as the work carried out by Sligo County Council was of a much higher standard and went well beyond the normal restoration and maintenance work. He stated that the work represented good value for money as the repairs carried out would last for three to five years.

20.  CONTRACTORS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNCIL:

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

AND AGREED

“Noting that the Council adopted the following motion on the 6th of September 2010:- “That the Council be provided with a breakdown for the years 2008 and 2009 of the contractors employed by the Council during that period, the works or works in lieu for which they were contracted and the amounts paid to those contractors”; and further noting with concern that the report has still not been provided, this Council calls on the County Manager to provide the report for consideration at the next monthly meeting of the Council.”

In response, Mr H. Kearns, County Manager, stated that a report on the matter would be issued to the members in the next few days.

21.  OYSTER BAY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT:

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

“That the Council be provided with a report on the Oyster Bay housing development in Rosses Point/Ballyweelin (Ref 04210) indicating if the development has been completed in compliance with the planning conditions and if there are any proposals to take the development in charge.”

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

This development has not been carried out in accordance with Planning Permission PL 04/210 or the conditions pertaining thereto. The Council are currently in discussions with the Developers Surety in relation to this matter.

22.  PROVIDE COUNCIL WORKER FOR CLEAN UP IN BALLYMOTE:

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

“To ask Sligo County Council to provide a council worker for 2 days a week in Ballymote town for a clean-up.”

In response Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services stated the following:

Due to the financial situation and reducing staff numbers, Sligo County Council is unable to guarantee that a staff member will be available on a daily basis for litter picking in Ballymote Town. However, Sligo County Council is keeping this situation under review and is working in partnership with the Ballymote Community Enterprise Committee and Ballymote Tidy Towns Committee to continue carrying out litter maintenance in Ballymote Town.

23.  PUBLIC TOILETS AT INNISFREE LAKE:

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

“To ask Sligo County Council as to why the public toilets at Innisfree Lake are closed for the last 6 months.”

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

There is a problem with water quality and water supply to these toilets. There are insufficient funds available to carry out the necessary remedial measures required to rectify this situation. This matter will be reviewed in early 2012.

24.  JUNCTION AT BALLYGAWLEY CROSSROADS:

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

“To ask Sligo County Council to view the junction at Ballygawley crossroads for the slowing down of traffic coming out from Sligo and on towards Sooey direction.”

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

The matter will be investigated by the Area Engineer.

25.  SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR RATHCORMAC:

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons

“To ask this Council to apply to the Department of the Environment for funding to carry out a feasibility study to provide a sewage treatment system and sewer network for the village of Rathcormac.”

In response Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services stated the following:

It is a stated objective in the Sligo County Development Plan 2011 – 2017 that funding will be sought from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to assess the feasibility of providing a public wastewater treatment infrastructure for Rathcormac and the Council will proceed with this request.

The meeting agreed to take Item 12 at this time.

12.  RAMPS AT ST MARY’S GREEN, COLLOONEY:

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

“To ask Sligo County Council to provide speed ramps at St Mary’s Green, Collooney.”

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

This matter will be examined by the Area Engineer and a report prepared for consideration.

26.  BOUNDARY WALLS AT TAWNAGH AND TEMPLEMORE BURIAL GROUNDS:

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

“To ask Sligo County Council to repair sections of boundary walls at Tawnagh and Templemore Burial Grounds.”

In response Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services stated the following:

Sligo County Council will be unable to carry out these works in 2011 due to work commitments and staff shortages. However, this will be kept under review and it is expected that these works will be included in the 2012 programme.

27.  SITE BESIDE OWENMORE GAELS PITCH, COLLOONEY:

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

“To ask Sligo County Council what plans, if any for a site beside Owenmore Gaels pitch, Collooney.”

Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services was called away from the meeting and Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance read the following report in her absence.

Sligo County Council currently has no concrete plans drawn up for this area at present. The development of this site for Housing, either under SHIP (Social Housing Investment Programme) or the TAU (Traveller Accommodation Unit) is dependent on funding from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. Most of the Capital Programmes from the Department have been curtailed as part of the cost savings required within all government departments to deal with the current financial crisis.

Following further discussion it was;

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

AND AGREED

“That the Council will contact the 4 Councillors in the Ballymote Area over the field in Collooney.”

28.  FUNDING FOR TIDY TOWNS:

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

“To call on Sligo Council to increase funding levels for Tidy Towns for the County.”

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

The Community and Enterprise section works with Tidy Towns Committees throughout the County, providing advice and financial support through the Annual Tidy Towns Scheme. This Scheme consists of the local Tidy Towns competition and the Grant Scheme which is available to committees that enter the National Tidy Towns competition.

In 2011 the total budget allocation for the Tidy Towns Scheme was €25,000 of which €16,150 was allocated to the Grant Scheme and the balance to the annual competition which attracted 85 entries.

The budget allocation for 2012 will, as in previous years, be included as part of the overall allocation for Community and Voluntary Grants and subject to the approval of members at the budget meeting.

29.  TRAFFIC CALMING AT STELLA MARIS, BALLISODARE:

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

“To call on Sligo County Council to put in place traffic calming at Stella Maris, Ballisodare.”

In response Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:
The Area Engineer will examine the location and prepare a report. It should be noted that there are no funds available to carry out such works.

30.  FENCE FOR COOLANEY TREATMENT WORKS:

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

“To call on Sligo County Council to erect a gate or fence at the side of the entrance to treatment works plant in Coolaney in the interest of safety.”

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

The Area Engineer will examine the entrance and prepare a report.

31.  CLASS 2 AND 3 COUNTY ROADS:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

AND AGREED

“Due to the deplorable condition of Class 2 and 3 County Roads that this Council calls on the Minister for Transport to make emergency funding available to carry out essential repairs.

32.  VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Sean Coleman on the death of his brother, Seamus.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Maureen O’ Neill and family on the death of her husband, Frank O’Neill.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Gertrude Fahy on the death of her husband, Nathy Fahy.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Sean Ross on the death of his wife, Noreen Ross.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Tom & Lillian Scanlon on the death of their son, Tony.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Brian Conboy on the death of his wife, Pamela Conboy.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Sean Ross on the death of his wife, Noreen Ross.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Tommy Scanlon on the death of his son, Anthony.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Margaret Tonyra on the death of her husband, John.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Pauline Murphy on the death of her sister, Sr. Sheila Clancy.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Cecily Gunton on the death of her husband, Paul Gunton.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Cyril Jinks on the death of his sister, Patsy Jinks.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Peter Deeley on the death of his father, Alo Deeley.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Kieran Doyle on the death of his brother, Brendan Doyle.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary McDermott on the death of her mother, Nora Brennan.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Liz Boynton on the death of her father, Mike Tyson.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Charlie Haughey on the death of his wife, Maureen Haughey.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to the Reverend Mother and Community of the Marist Order, Tubbercurry on the death of Sr Perpetua Brett.”

33.  VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to brother and sister, Aine and Desmond Leonard on winning Gold in the European Junior/Cadet Kickboxing Championships.

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to the Tourlestrane GAA Club on Winning the Senior County Championship and the Minor B County Championship.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to the Geevagh Senior Ladies Team on winning the Senior Ladies County Championship.”

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to David Gaffney and the Geevagh Junior Team on winning the County Junior Final.”

34.  CONFERENCES:

Proposed by Councillor D. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy McGowan

AND AGREED

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

35.  CORRESPONDENCE:

Proposed by Councillor
Seconded by Councillor

AND AGREED

“To note correspondence circulated with the Agenda.”

36.  MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

There were no matters arising from the Minutes.

37.  ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

Proposed by Councillor D. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

“Sligo County Council allows the Manager of the Hawkswell Theatre to make a presentation at the next meeting (November 2011).”

The meeting ended at 2.25pm



Meeting Date 03/10/2011