Minutes 2012

Minutes of January Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 16th January 2012 at 11am in County Hall, Riverside, Sligo


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 Keaney,
  • Councillor Lundy,
  • Councillor Lyons,
  • Councillor MacManus,
  • Councillor McGarry,
  • Councillor McLoughlin,
  • Councillor Mullaney,
  • Councillor Mulvey,
  • Councillor Murray,
  • Councillor O’Grady,
  • Councillor Queenan.
     

IN ATTENDANCE:

  •  Mr T. Kilfeather, Deputy Manager
  • Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services
  • Mr T. Brennan, A/Director of Services
  • Ms P. R. Gallagher, A/Director of Services
  • Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance
  • Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer
  • Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Mr. K. Colreavy, Communications Officer
  • Mr F. Mac Nabb, Meetings Administrator
  • Ms M. McGovern, Clerical Officer
     

CATHAOIRLEACH:

  • The Cathaoirleach, Councillor M. Fleming presided.
     

1.  MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL  MEETING HELD ON 21ST DECEMBER, 2011:

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney

Seconded by Councillor A. McLoughlin

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 21st December, 2011.”
 

2.  MINUTES OF THE BUDGET MEETING HELD ON 19TH DECEMBER, 2011:

Proposed by Councillor J. McGarry

Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Annual Budget Meeting held on 19th December, 2011.”

Councillor D. Bree questioned the accuracy of the minutes from the December Ordinary meeting in relation to Item 14 on Page 7. He questioned whether a motion put forward by Councillor G. Murray was formally adopted and that at the time he had opposed the motion in question.

The members agreed that Councillor Murray’s motion was formally adopted. Councillor Bree asked that the minutes be amended to record him dissenting from the motion. The members agreed that Councillor Bree be recorded as dissenting from the motion.

Councillor D. Cawley also asked that the minutes be amended to reflect which Councillor Cawley seconded Item 32. It was Councillor D. Cawley who seconded the motion in question and the minutes would be amended accordingly.
 

3.  MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY DECEMBER MEETING HELD ON 5TH DECEMBER, 2011: 

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney

Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Ordinary December Meeting held on 5th December, 2011.”(as amended)
 

4.  MINUTES OF BALLYMOTE AREA MEETING HELD ON 24TH MAY, 2011:

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney

Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Ballymote Electoral Area Meeting held on 24th May, 2011.”
 

5.  MINUTES OF BALLYMOTE AREA MEETING HELD ON 25TH MARCH, 2011:

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney

Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Ballymote Electoral Area Meeting held on 25th March, 2011.”
 

6.  MINUTES OF DROMORE WEST AREA MEETING HELD ON 24TH MAY, 2011:

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Dromore West Electoral Area Meeting held on 24th May, 2011.”
 

7.  MINUTES OF DROMORE WEST AREA MEETING HELD ON 28TH FEBRUARY, 2011:

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Dromore West Electoral Area Meeting held on 28th February, 2011.”
 

8.  MINUTES OF DROMORE WEST AREA MEETING HELD ON 18TH JANUARY, 2011: 

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan

Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Dromore West Electoral Area Meeting held on 18th January, 2011.”
 

9.  MINUTES OF DROMORE WEST AREA MEETING HELD ON 15TH OCTOBER, 2010: 

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan

Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Dromore West Electoral Area Meeting held on 15th October, 2010.”
 

10.  MINUTES OF SPC 4 MEETING HELD ON 18TH JULY, 2011: 

Councillor S. MacManus pointed out that he is named as a proposer to a motion in the draft minutes of this meeting. Councillor MacManus stated that he is not a member of SPC 4 and did not attend this meeting. He asked could the minutes be amended accordingly.

It was agreed by the members that the minutes needed to go back to the SPC 4 for the amendment before being ratified at the full Council meeting.
 

11.  AUDIT REPORT 2010:

The members had a discussion on the Statutory Audit Report for the year ended 31st December, 2010 and in response to their queries Mr. T. Kilfeather, Deputy Manager acknowledged the seriousness of the report and stated the following;

  • The 2011 report being ready before the 2013 Budget meeting depends on the Local Government Auditor and his work programme for the year.
  • Recording the Council’s assets does involve a large body of work but a report can be prepared in the sort term based on what information is currently available.
  • Certain salaries were linked to capital Schemes for a number of years as there was a significant Capital Programme. However, due to financial constraints the Capital Programme has reduced dramatically but the salaries of staff still has to be paid.
  • The date of the initial report was the 7th October, 2011 as is printed at the end of the document. This was the date it was issued by the Auditor for the Manager’s responses. The final report was then issued by the Local Government Audit Service on 7th December, 2011.

Following further discussion by the members it was;

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree

Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“Having considered the contents of the Local Government Auditors Report for the year ending 31st December, 2010 and recognising the grave financial crisis the Council finds itself in, the elected members of Sligo County Council request the Minister for the Environment to meet as a matter of urgency with an all party delegation of councillors to consider the critical financial position of the Council and to seek the advice and assistance of the Department of the Environment and Local Government in terms of resolving the crisis.

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree

Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“That the Council be provided with a comprehensive report on funding, grant aid and assets donated by the County Council to the Model Niland Gallery since January 2007, including details of when the funding was approved and the source of the funding.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree

Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“Taking into consideration that a sum of €2.92 million was allocated by the Department of the Environment under the ACCESS Programme for the development of a new museum, and further noting from the Auditor’s Report that the County Council provided a sum of €4.37 million towards the Museum, it is hereby resolved that this Council be provided with a comprehensive report on the progress of the Museum project including details of all funding spent on the project, when the spending was approved and the source of funding.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Cawley

Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney

AND AGREED

“Sligo County Council make the Risk Asset register and the Fixed Asset register available to the elected members at the earliest opportunity.”

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry

Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“That the Audit Report be circulated to members before the Estimate Meeting of 2013, if available.”

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney

Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“To note the Statutory Audit Report on the accounts of Sligo County Council for the year ended 31st December, 2010.”
 

12.  ROAD L5501, BRANCHFIELD TO CLOONAMAHON:

As Councillor P. McGrath was absent this item was deferred.
 

13.  SIGNAGE AT STRANDHILL BEACH:

As Councillor D. Healy McGowan was absent this item was deferred.
 

14.  LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME:

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy

Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

“We will ask this Council for a report on the number of Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) applications on hand, those ready to be offered, and will the Council accept new applications during the year, 2012.”

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

While it is unlikely that much funding, if any, will be forthcoming in 2012 for Local Improvement Schemes a report as requested will be prepared, but at the moment we have 38 schemes ready to offer.

Mr T. Brennan, A/Director of Services added that the Council had not yet received formal notification of the 2012 road grants. This is expected towards the end of January.

Following further discussion by the members it was;

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray

Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons

AND AGREED

“That the problem with LIS be included with Minister Phil Hogan when the council members meet with him.”
 

15.  COMPLAINTS MADE TO COUNCIL:

Councillor M. Gormley asked that, with the agreement of the members, this item be deferred.
 

It was agreed to take Items 16, 18 7 21 together.

16.  BAN FRACKING:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree

“That Sligo County Council calls on the government to ban the practice of hydraulic fracturing/fracking.”
 

18.  INVITE TAMBORAN   RESOURCES & DR AEDIN MCLOUGHLIN TO ADDRESS COUNCIL:

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus

“That in the interest of being fully informed on the issue of gas extraction through the method of hydraulic fracturing--- commonly known as "Fracking"--- Sligo Co. Council issues invitations to both Tamboran Resources and Dr. Aedin McLoughlin to address this Council. Such addresses to take place during the March meeting with each to last no longer then ten minutes.”
 

24.  BAN FRACKING:

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy

“I will ask Sligo County Council to impose a ban on Hydraulic Fracturing (also referred to as Fracking) inCountySligobecause of public concerns of its effects on tourism, farming and local communities.”

In response to queries by the members Mr. Kilfeather stated the following;

  • An amendment to the County Development Plan would be beneficial in showing the Council’s opposition to fracking but if the matter is regarded as part of a national strategy the amendment would be overruled by central government.
  • There would not be a significant financial cost in amending the development plan. The most significant cost would be staff time.

Following further discussion by the members Councillor Bree proposed an addendum to his motion. In light of this addendum Councillor MacManus asked to withdraw his motion in support of Councillor Bree’s motion.

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree

Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council calls on the government to ban the practice of hydraulic fracturing/fracking and that this Council commences the process of amending the Sligo County Development Plan so as to ban the practice of hydraulic fracturing/fracking in County Sligo.”

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy

Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“I will ask Sligo Co. Council to impose a ban on Hydraulic Fracturing (also referred to as Fracking) inCountySligobecause of public concerns of its effects on tourism, farming and local communities.”
 

17.  JOYCE’S CROSS JUNCTION, DROMORE WEST:

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke

Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

“To call on Sligo County Council to carry out an inspection on the junction known as Joyce’s Cross and theFarrellmacfarrell Road, Dromore West and to provide funds to have this junction and road made safe.”

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

The junctions referred to are being examined by the Area Engineer to assess improvements that may be necessary. However, funding is unlikely to be provided for any major works.
 

19.  COASTAL EROSION AT STRANDHILL:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree

Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

“That the Council be provided with an up to date report on the conditions of the sand dunes in Strandhill including details of any proposals the executive has to address the severe coastal erosion of the sand dunes south of the promenade.”

Mr. T. Kilfeather, Deputy Manager, stated that a report on this issue would be circulated to the members as soon as possible.

A report from specialist consultants RPS looking at more long term solutions was due at the end of February and would also be circulated to the members. The members asked that estimated costs of preventative measures also be provided with the report.
 

20.  JOB TASK FORCE FOR SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke

Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

“To call on Sligo County Council to request the Minster for Jobs, Richard Bruton to put in place a task force, as a mater of urgency, to create jobs for the this Gate-Way city of Sligo and ask to the Minister to selectCllr Sean MacManusas one of the task-force members.”
 

21.  REPAYMENTS ON TERM LOAN:

Councillor Bree asked to defer this motion to the next meeting.
 

22.  SPEED LIMITS PAST GURTEEN VIEW ESTATE:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley

Seconded by Councillor J. Lundy

“That the speed limit sign on the Tubbercurry Road out of Gurteen be extended past Gurteen View estate.”

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

This alteration in the speed limits for Gurteen will be included in Speed Limit Amendment proposals being prepared at present.
 

23.  HOUSEHOLD CHARGE:

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy

Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

“To ask the Minister for Local Government to extend the payment period for the household charge to 9 months, as many people cannot afford to pay this tax by the deadline of March 31st.”

Councillor J. Queenan asked, with the agreement of the meeting that his motion also be taken at this time.
 

27.  FEES CHARGED ON HOUSEHOLD CHARGE:

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan

Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

“To ask theCountyManagerto clarify, are Sligo County Council charging a fee to anybody who pays the €100 household charge.”

In response to queries by the members Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance stated the following;

  • There will be information leaflets produced and a report on the household charge will be prepared for the February meeting.
  • The charge does apply to properties under the NPPR charge.
  • The phased payment method can only be done by direct debit.
  • No, there is no fee for paying the Household charge. However, in the Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011, provision was made for the payment of a handling fee where payment of the NPPR (Non Principal Private Residence) €200 charge is made over the counter at local authority offices and this is set @ €10. Such NPPR owners are reminded of the options to pay the charge online or by sending remittance and form to the processing Bureau in Dublin.
  • The Household Charge fund will be centrally controlled and part of the Local Government Fund is being replaced by monies collected from the Household Charge.
  • Clarification will be sought on status of Springdale Estate, which was raised by Councillor Gormley.

Following further discussion by the members  Councillor Bree proposed an amendment to Councillor Lundy’s motion:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree

Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

“That the motion be amended by deleting the following text “extend the payment period for the household charge to 9 months, as many people cannot afford to pay this tax by the deadline of March 31st” and inserting the following text “scrap the Household Charge.” The amended motion would then read: “To ask the Minister for Local Government to scrap the Household Charge.”

The Cathaoirleach ruled that Councillor Bree’s amended motion was a separate motion entirely and asked that Councillor Bree defer his motion to the February meeting when a report on the Household Charge would be delivered.

Councillor Bree accepted the ruling of the Cathaoirleach.

Therefore it was;

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy

Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

AND AGREED

“To ask the Minister for Local Government to extend the payment period for the household charge to 9 months, as many people cannot afford to pay this tax by the deadline of March 31st.”

Councillors Bree, MacManus and Gormley asked to be recorded as abstaining from this motion.
 

25.  ENTRANCE TO TEMPLEMANOR HOUSING ESTATE, BALLINACARROW:

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey

Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

“To ask Sligo County Council to make safe the entrance to Templemanor Housing Estate Ballinacarow off the N17.”

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

The entrance to Templemanor Housing Estate adjacent to N17 in Ballinacarrow will be examined to assess any hazard that may exist there.
 

26.  GOVERNMENT OFFICES, TUBBERCURRY:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley

Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“Due to vital importance of the Government Offices in Tubbercurry and the remaining 55 jobs to the survival of businesses in the town, this council requests, as a matter of urgency, the Minister for Small Business John Perry to a meeting of Sligo County Council to outline the position regarding their future.”
 

28.  PRIVATE DEBT COLLECTORS:

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan

Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

“To ask the Manager to clarify, have Sligo County Council private debt collectors collecting overdue council accounts.”

In response Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance stated the following;

Yes, we have engaged the services of Stubbs Gazette in collecting long overdue fire charges.  At the beginning of 2011, we had over €700,000 outstanding in Fire Debtors from an accumulation of years since 2003.  A thorough examination was made on all of the amounts outstanding by staff in the Income collections section. 162 Debtors were identified where amounts were long overdue and where Sligo County Council had previously issued bills, reminders and solicitor warning letters.  All previous efforts to collect these accounts proved unsuccessful due to the reluctance of people to pay the Council for these services. Our reasoning to engage Stubbs was that the name is universally recognised and other local authorities had experienced that the use of their demand letters had led to a number of arrears cases clearing same and coming to agreements.

Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services clarified that house fires and chimney fire are not charged for by the Sligo Fire Service. In road traffic accidents involving more than 1 vehicle both parties can be billed.

In response to further queries by the members Ms Leydon stated that payment to Stubbs was based on collection, with a 12.5% charge on commercial monies and 15% on consumers.
 

30.  HOUSING GRANTS:

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker

Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

“To ask theCountyManagerto commence acceptance of applications for grant aid for the Elderly, Disability and Accessibility Grant Schemes immediately.”

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

The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government are currently preparing the documentation relating to this year’s allocations for the Housing Grants schemes so no formal notification of what our allocation will be for 2012 has been received yet.  As in previous years when we received the official notification we re-opened for applications.  Following this we will then advertise for applications in the local press. 

As Members are aware a substantial number of applications are on hand which are processed and awaiting approval which will get priority for funding when funding becomes available.

As per agreed policy, greater consideration will be give to the provision of funding for the Mobility Aids Grants and Housing Adaptation Grant applications.
 

29.  DRY/CHEMICAL TOILETS:

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker

Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

“To ask the Director of Services for Environment, what regulations, if any, are in place for alternatives to septic tanks such as dry/chemical toilets.”

On-site wastewater systems must be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice: Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems serving Single Houses.(p.e ≤ 10)

Sligo County Council would not consider chemical toilets for a dwelling house to be acceptable. In relation to dry toilets the Code states that new and innovative products and technologies, not specially covered by national or European standards, should be certified (certification may include a European Technical Approval, An Agreement certificate or equivalent), be fit for the purpose for which they are intended, the conditions in which they are used, and meet the performance requirements of the EPA Code of Practice.

Sligo County Council must satisfy itself that the products/technologies have proven track records based on good science demonstrated in other jurisdictions and should comply with requirements of EN 12566 or equivalent.
 

31.  VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett

Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Harrigan on the death of her mother, Mae Kelly.”
 

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett

Seconded by Councillor D. Mulve 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Owen Clerkin on the death of his sister, Bernadette Clerkin.”
 

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett

Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey 

AND AGREED

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

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy

Seconded by Councillor M. Baker 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Michael Gallagher and family on the death of his wife, Ann Gallagher.”
 

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy

Seconded by Councillor M. Baker 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Breege Burke and family on the death of her husband, Joe Burke.”
 

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree

Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to John Harrison and family on the death of his father, Packie Harrison.”
 

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray

Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons 

AND AGREED

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

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray

Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons 

AND AGREED 

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Batty Coleman on the death of his sister, Elizabeth Coleman.”
 

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray

Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Molloy on the death of her uncle, Sean Tansey.”
 

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray

Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Sayers on the death of her brother, Paddy Casey.”
 

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery

Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to John and Josephine Clerkin on the death of John Clerkin.”
 

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery

Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Agnes McGoldrick on the death of her mother, Teresa McGoldrick.”
 

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery

Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Pat Clerkin on the death of his mother, Annie.”
 

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery

Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED 

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

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery

Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

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

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery

Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to David Gaffney on the death of his mother, Betty Gaffney.”
 

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery

Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to John Doddy on the death of his sister, Mary Henry.”
 

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney

Seconded by Councillor T. Collery 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Helen O’Farrell on the death of her husband, Seamus O’Farrell.”
 

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney

Seconded by Councillor T. Collery 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Fr, A.B. O’Shea on the death of his brother, Eamon O’Shea.”
 

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney

Seconded by Councillor T. Collery 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Ronnie Walsh on the death of her brother, Brendan Lynch.”
 

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney

Seconded by Councillor T. Collery 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Jean Ross on the death of her mother, Kathleen Leydon.”
 

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney

Seconded by Councillor T. Collery 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Sheila Hamilton on the death of her sister-in-law, Mary Agnes Fowley.”
 

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming

Seconded by Councillor G. Murray 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Michael O’Connor on the death of his wife, Mary O’Connor.”
 

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming

Seconded by Councillor G. Murray 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Eileen O’Hara on the death of her husband, James O’Hara.”
 

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming

Seconded by Councillor G. Murray 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Patrick Murtagh on the death of his mother, Eithne Murtagh.”
 

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming

Seconded by Councillor G. Murray 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Michael Gallagher on the death of his wife, Ann Gallagher.”
 

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey

Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Haran on the death of her husband, Michael Haran.”
 

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey

Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett 

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Dan Kerins on the death of his brother, Michael Kerins.”
 

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey

Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett 

AND AGREED

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

32.  VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:

None
 

33.  CONFERENCES:

Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney

Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

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

34.  CORRESPONDENCE:

Proposed by Councillor J. Devins

Seconded by Councillor M. Baker

AND AGREED

“to note correspondence circulated with the Agenda”
 

35.  MATTERS ARISING:

There were no matters arising.
 

36.  ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

An email from the Ox Mountain Development Company Ltd requesting permission to use the County Council crest in promotional material for the South Sligo Walking Festival was circulated to the members. It was;

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley

Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“To allow the Ox Mountain Development Company Ltd use the County Council crest in promotional material.”
 

END OF MEETING: 

The meeting ended at 2.35pm

 


Meeting Date 16/01/2012