Minutes 2013

Minutes of May Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on Monday 13th May, 2013 at 11.00am in The Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo


MEMBERS PRESENT:

  • Councillor Baker,
  • Councillor Barrett,
  • Councillor Barry,
  • Councillor Bree,
  • Councillor V. Cawley,
  • Councillor Clarke,
  • Councillor Collery, 
  • Councillor Fleming,
  • Councillor Gormley,
  • Councillor Healy McGowan,
  • Councillor D. Cawley,
  • Councillor Keaney,
  • Councillor Leonard,
  • Councillor Lundy,
  • Councillor Lyons,
  • Councillor MacManus,
  • Councillor McGarry,
  • Councillor McGrath,
  • Councillor Mullaney,
  • Councillor Mulvey,
  • Councillor Murray,
  • Councillor Queenan.

 

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

  • Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance
  • Mr T. Brennan, Senior Engineer
  • Mr J. O’Toole. Senior Executive Engineer
  • Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
  • Ms. D. McDonagh, A/Administrative Officer
  • Ms. M. Davidescu, A/Senior Executive Planner
  • Mr. S. Ward, A/Senior Executive Planner
  • Ms. S. Ryan, Heritage Officer
  • Mr. N. Ballantyne, A/Executive Technician
  • Mr F. MacNabb, Meetings Administrator
  • Mr. D. Kelly, IS Analyst Developer
  • Ms M. Boylan, Staff Officer
  • Ms. T. Dunleavy, Clerical Officer

 

CATHAOIRLEACH:

  • The Cathaoirleach, Councillor V. Cawley presided.

 

APOLOGIES:

  • Councillor Aoiffe McLoughlin,
  • Councillor J. Devins

 

At the outset of the meeting Councillor Jerry Lundy on behalf of himself and his family thanked the Council Members, Executive and Staff of Sligo County Council for their support to himself and his family on the recent death of his father, Eanas Lundy.

 

1.  MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY APRIL MEETING HELD ON 8TH APRIL, 2013:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Ordinary April Meeting held on 8th April. 2013.”

 

2.  MINUTES OF ORDINARY ADJOURNED APRIL MEETING HELD ON 15TH APRIL 2013:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Ordinary Adjourned April Meeting held on 15th April, 2013.”

 

3.  MINUTES OF ORDINARY ADJOURNED APRIL MEETING ON 22ND APRIL 2013:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of Ordinary Adjourned April Meeting held on 22nd April, 2013.”

 

4.  MINUTES OF CPG MEETING HELD ON 4TH MARCH 2013:

Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor V. Cawley 

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo County Council Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on 4th March 2013.”

 

5.  MINUTES OF S.P.C.4 MEETING HELD ON 5TH DECEMBER 2012

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the SPC4 – Housing Policy/Social & Cultural Development Meeting held on 5th December, 2012.

 

6.  MINUTES OF S.P.C.1 MEETING HELD ON 14TH FEBRUARY 2013

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons 

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the SPC 1 – Economic Development and Planning Policy Meeting held on 14th February, 2013”.

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

AND AGREED

“That a copy of the Environmental Impact Assessment and Economic Appraisal Report relating to Harbour Maintenance and Capital Dredging Scheme be circulated; and that a copy of the Environmental Risk Assessment of the closed waste disposal site and Finisklin be circulated to members of the Council”.

 

7.  MINUTES OF SLIGO STRANDHILL ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 16TH JANUARY 2012

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

“To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on 16th January 2012”.  

 

8.  MINUTES OF SLIGO/STRANDHILL ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 20TH FEBRUARY, 2012

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy-McGowan

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on 20th February, 2012”

 

9.  MINUTES OF SLIGO/STRANDHILL ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 14TH MAY, 2012

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on 14th May, 2012”.

 

10.  MINUTES OF SLIGO/STRANDHILL ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 2ND JULY 21012

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy-McGowan 

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on 2nd July, 2012”.

 

11.  MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/STRANDHILL ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 3RD SEPTEMBER, 2012

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy-McGowan 

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on 3rd September, 2012”.

 

12.  MINUTES OF SLIGO/STRANDHILL ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 5TH NOVEMBER, 2012

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy-McGowan 

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo/Strandhill Electoral Area Meeting held on 5th November, 2012.

 

13.  MINUTES OF DROMORE WEST AREA MEETING HELD ON 19TH NOVEMBER 2012

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Dromore West Area Meeting Held on 19th November 2012”.

 

14.  MINUTES OF DROMORE WEST AREA MEETING HELD ON 25TH FEBRUARY 2012

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Dromore West Area Meeting held on 25th February, 2012”.

 

15.  MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/DRUMCLIFFE ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 21ST JANUARY, 2013

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo/Drumcliffe Area Meeting held on 21st January, 2013”.

 

16.  MINUTES OF SLIGO/DRUMCLIFFE ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 25TH FEBRUARY, 2013

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons 

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Sligo/Drumcliffe Electoral Area Meeting held on 25th February, 2013”.

 

17.  MINUTES OF THE TUBBERCURRY ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 22ND FEBRUARY, 2013

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Tubbercurry Electoral Area Meeting held on 22nd February, 2013”.

 

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

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council being satisfied of their general public utility

A.  Declare that the Roads named below to be Public Roads in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Roads Act, 1993

Road NumberLocation and Terminal Points
L-35041-0 The roads serving the development known as Radharc Na Mara, Burma Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo.
L-350510-0 The roads serving the development known as Ocean Links, Strandhill, Co. Sligo.
L-33042-0 The roads serving the development known as Seaview, Carney, Co. Sligo.
L-76166-0 The roads serving the development known as Oakbridge,  Ballisodare, Co. Sligo.
L-760910-0 The roads serving the development known as Church View, Collooney, Co. Sligo.


B.  That Sligo County Council take in charge the following:

  • The housing estate of “Radharc Na Mara”, Burma Road, Strandhill, Sligo
  • The housing estate of “Ocean Links”, Strandhill, Sligo
  • The housing estate of “Seaview”, Carney, Co. Sligo
  • The housing estate of “Oakbridge”, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo
  • The housing estate of “Church View”, Collooney, Co. Sligo

 

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council complete the process of Taking in Charge both Ocean Links and Radharc na Mara estates in Strandhill”.

Councillor Sean MacManus welcomed the Taking in Charge of both estates and acknowledged the work done by staff namely Mr. Joe Murphy and Mr. Paul O’Rourke on this issue.

Councillor Deirdre Healy McGowan and Councillor Jimmy McGarry also welcomed the Taking in Charge of both estates.

At this point, Cathaoirleach Veronica Cawley let the members know that Mr. Tom Kilfeather had been called out at short notice and as a result could not be in attendance at the meeting.  It was hoped he would return for the afternoons proceedings.

 

19. TAKING IN CHARGE BOTHAR AN CORRAN, BALLYMOTE WHITETHORN PLACE, TUBBERCURRY, KEENAGHAN CRESCENT, THE PLAINS, STRANDHILL

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

AND AGREED

To consider reports in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge of the following estates:

  • Bothar an Corran, Ballymote, Co. Sligo
  • Whitethorn Place, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo
  • Keenaghan Crescent, Ballymote, Co. Sligo
  • The Plains, Strandhill, Sligo

 

20. DRAFT CDP VARIATION NO. 1- STRANDHILL MINI-PLAN

To consider the Manager’s Report relating to submissions on the Draft CDP Variation Number 1 – Strandhill Mini-Plan

Ms. Michaela Davidescu, A/Senior Executive Planner gave a brief overview of the Draft Strandhill Mini-Plan/Variation Number 1 of the Sligo County Development Plan and outlined that it was on public display from 22nd January to 5th March 2013.  She then proceeded to go through the Manager’s Report, how it was organised, role of elected members and relevant legislation therein and then proceeded onto submissions and observations.

It was then agreed to go through the Manager’s Report and then take each Submission and Issues as they arise in the report.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 1

The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 2

The Manager’s Report recommends that there be no change to the draft mini plan in relation to this submission.

Ms Davidescu indicated that the landowners’ daughters should be able to obtain planning permission on family lands even if these lands are located in the buffer zone, but following a discussion it was;

 

Proposed by Councillor Sean MacManus
Seconded by Councillor Declan Bree 

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council retain “residential” zoning on the plot owned by Michael Kivlehan (marked number 2 in County Manager’s Report on Draft Strandhill Mini-Plan) to allow his daughter’s to reside on this site”

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 3 AND 19

The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 4

The Manager’s Report recommends that there be no change to the draft mini plan in relation to this submission but following a discussion the following resolution in the names of Councillor D Bree, Councillor S MacManus, Councillor J McGarry, Councillor D Cawley and Councillor D Healy McGowan was:

 

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council include the site at Carrowdough, Co. Sligo (outlined in red) and marked on the attached map, to be zoned for Residential use to accommodation 1(ONE) house for the purposes of facilitating a one-off family home and this change is to be included in the CDP Strandhill Mini Plan, and that the zoning and zoning maps in the Strandhill Mini-Plan will reflect this”

Some factors in support of this proposal are as follows

A decision to grant was made in respect of this site on 2(TWO) previous occasions for such development, but overturned by An Bord Pleanala.

The family concerned have a legitimate housing need and at present have rented temporary accommodation in the expectation that their planning application(s) as outlined above would proceed.

The family have long-standing family connections in this immediate area.  They are involved in local community activities as evidenced in various third party documents provided in support of the planning application.

Ms Davidescu indicated that this proposed change of zoning conflicts with other provisions of the county Development Plan, such as the Zoning Principles and the strategic zoning policy SP-Z-1.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 5, 8 AND 11

The Manager’s Report recommends that there be no change to the draft mini plan in relation to this submission.

Ms Davidescu summarised the Manager’s opinion and justified the recommendation to designate the lands as ‘buffer zone’ in order to comply with the legislation on Appropriate Assessment, but following a discussion the following resolution in the names of Councillor J McGarry, Councillor D Bree, Councillor D Cawley, Councillor S MacManus and Councillor D Healy McGowan was:

 

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy McGowan, 

AND AGREED

“That the existing zoning be retained in the Strandhill Mini-Plan/CDP Variation Number 2 as is worded in Strandhill Local Area Plan 2003-2009/Sligo County Development Plan 2011-2017, numbered section 3.3.13 land west of Airport Road, including pine plantation, so that the Strandhill Mini Plan/Sligo County Development Plan read as follows:

Land west of Airport Road, including pine plantation

  • Sligo County Council owns most of the land and the pine plantation to the west of the Airport Road.  Within the Southern portion of the afforested area (16.5 acres/6.7ha.), it is an objective to accommodate sports and recreation, including any ancillary developments such as dressing rooms etc.
  • Therefore, the County Council owned lands to the west of the Airport Road are zoned for ‘Community, Sport and Recreation’ to meet this objective and public access will be retained and enabled to continue.

And that the zoning and zoning maps in the Strandhill Mini-Plan reflect this”.

Following lengthy discussion on this item by the members, Siobhan Ryan Heritage Officer addressed the meeting and advised that the land was within a Special Area of Conservation and was afforded protection under the Habitats Directive. Ms Ryan advised the Members that the Manager’s Report provided detailed advice on why the Manager has recommended that the proposed zoning be retained. Ms. Ryan outlined that since the last plan was adopted the legal situation has been clarified and that under Article 6 of the Habitats Directive the Members were precluded from adopting any Plan that would have a significant effect on a designated site.  

Ms Ryan referred to a similar situation in Co. Clare, which resulted in the Minister for Planning and Housing having to issue a Direction of Clare County Council to amend the South Clare LAP.

Having considered Ms. Ryan’s comments, the councillors did not withdraw the motion and agreed to proceed with proposal.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 6, 9 AND 12

The Manager’s Report recommends that there be no change to the draft mini plan in relation to this submission but following a discussion the following resolution in the names of  Councillor  S MacManus, Councillor D. Cawley, Councillor D. Healy McGowan, Councillor D Bree and Councillor J McGarry was:

 

Proposed by Councillor D Bree
Seconded by Councillor J McGarry 

AND AGREED

“That the existing zoning be retained in the Strandhill Mini Plan/CDP Variation No 2 as is worded in Strandhill Local Area Plan 2003-2009/Sligo County Development Plan 2011-2017, numbered section Mixed-use development from Council car park to promenade so that the Strandhill Mini Plan/Sligo County Development plan reads as follows:

In recognition of the scale, and strategic location of the Council car park, the only mixed use development permitted on this site will be the enhancement of the present car parking facility, a community centre and the provision of other recreational facilities.

Terraced buildings up to three storeys shall be permitted, subject to appropriate ‘feathering’, to integrate with adjoining developments, from the council car park to the existing promenade & in the existing promenade area.  The community centre courtyard shall be designed to a high standard in a manner capable of enhancing the streetscape and complementing the existing village.  However, any developments within the car park itself shall be restricted to two storeys.

And that zoning and zoning maps in the Strandhill Mini Plan will reflect this.”

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 7

The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 10

The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 13

The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 14

The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 15

The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 16

The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 17

The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.

 

SUBMISSION NUMBER 18

The members agreed with the Managers recommendations in relation to this submission.

 

Proposed by Councillor J McGarry
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy-McGowan 

AND AGREED

“Having considered the Draft CDP Variation Number 1/Strandhill Mini-Plan, the Manager’s Report dated 15th April, 2013 and the associated documents (SEA, AA and Flood Risk Reports), it appeared to the members of the Planning Authority that the Draft Mini-Plan should be modified in accordance with the Manager’s Report and resolutions passed at this meeting, and that the proposed modification, if made, would be a material alteration of the draft concerned.

It is hereby resolved in accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, that the proposed modification BE PUT ON PUBLIC DISPLAY for a period of not less than four weeks and that submissions and observations be invited from the public for further consideration by the Planning Authority”.

 

21.  AUTHORISE OVER-EXPENDITURE:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

 

22.  CONSIDER OFFER OF GRANT TOWARDS REPAIR WORKS AT PULLNADIVVA PIER:

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

AND AGREED

“To accept offer of Grant (€63,750 maximum) from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine towards repair works at Pullnadivva Pier and requirement for matched Council funding”.

 

23.  APPROVE GRANT AWARD UNDER BURIAL GROUND SCHEME 2013 AND TIDY TOWNS GRANT SCHEME 2013:

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

AND AGREED

“To approve the Grant Awards under the Burial Ground Grant Scheme 2013 and Tidy Towns Grant Scheme 2013”

 

24.  LANDS AT COLLOONEY FOR USE BY COLLOONEY ALLOTMENT GROUP:

This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.

 

25.  FUNDING FOR CLASS 3 ROADS:

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

AND AGREED

“As there is no funding allocated for Class 3 roads in Co. Sligo, I will again call on the Government and the Department of Transport to immediately set adequate funding aside to repair Class 3 roads, which are in a terrible condition at the moment”.

 

26.  SUPPORT RENOVATION OF OLD AND RUN DOWN BUILDINGS IN TUBBERCURRY:

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

AND AGREED

“As Tubbercurry is a key support town, the second largest in the county, and on the main north/south atlantic road corridor the N17, I will ask Sligo County Council to consider supporting the renovation of old and run down buildings in Tubbercurry, and change them from eyesores into vibrant craft shops in order to attract into the town crafts people, trades people and artists.  This is to be considered in consultation with the Chamber of Commerce and the Tidy Towns Committee in Tubbbercurry.”

 

27.  STOKANE N.S.:

With the agreement of the meeting this item was deferred.

 

29.  LAUNCH OF SOPHIA HOUSING UNITS AT TOBERCURRY:

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

AND AGREED.

The following report was read out at the meeting by M. Leydon.

Staff of the Housing Department, along with elected members and members of the local Chamber of Commerce, met with Sophia Housing Body on Tuesday, 5th March 2013 in Tubbercurry and viewed the new development.  In order to promote the new units an advertisement and article in relation to the development was published in the Sligo Champion on Tuesday, 26th March 2013 and Sophia Housing are engaging with a number of local agencies and other voluntary bodies directly as part of their publicity campaign.  Every effort will be made to prioritise applications that express an interest in being nominated to Sophia Housing to be considered as a prospective tenant of the development.  A member of the housing staff has been assigned as a contact person to assist applicants and liaise with Sophia Housing Association.

Councillor J. Lundy welcomed the report and requested that when it comes to allocations of these units, that priority be given to people from Tubbercurry and surrounding areas.  Councillor Gormley questioned the number of applications in for these units.  M. Leydon advised that she did not have the up to date figures in respect of number of applications.

 

30.  PROVISION OF MORE GARDAI IN RURAL AREAS AND IN TUBBERCURRY:

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

AND AGREED.

“That Sligo County Council recognizes the very important role of An Garda Siochana in our communities, and asks the Minister for Justice to provide more Gardai on the beat, especially in rural areas of County Sligo and the town of Tubbercurry”.

 

31.  SUSPENSION OF NCT TESTING:

With the agreement of the meeting this item was deferred.

 

28.  SIGNAGE ON THE PROMENADE IN STRANDHILL:

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

AND AGREED

“To ask the executive for an update on a previous motion in relation to signage on the promenade in Strandhill.”  

The following report was read out by Mr. J. O’Toole, S.E.E.

There are approximately twenty two signs along the promenade in Strandhill and the Area Engineer is currently looking at the possibility of reducing the number of some and replacing others with smaller ones.

The overall purpose of warning people not to swim at Strandhill cannot be diminished and any review of signage will have to be done in the context of poor funding generally.

 

32.  N4 COLLOONEY TO CASLEBALDWIN REALIGNMENT:

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

AND AGREED 

“To welcome confirmation of NRA authorization for Sligo County Council to submit N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Realignment Project to An Bord Pleanala for approval of the Environmental Impact Study and Compulsory Purchase Orders”

Councillor McGrath welcomed the fact that this N4 project is back on the agenda and acknowledged that this is a positive step and to ensure that work continues to ensure progression on this very dangerous stretch of road.  He thanked the staff involved on this project.  Councillor Mullaney also supported motion and appealed for resources to get the design phase completed.  Councillor McManus requested that a delegation meet with the NRA and asked that he be part of that delegation.  Councillor Collery also supported this motion.

 

33.  TAKING IN CHARGE OF ESTATES IN BALLYMOTE:

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

AND AGREED

“Taking in Charge of Estates in Ballymote”

In response Mr. J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer reported as follows:-

I understand that the estates to which Councillor McGrath refers are Bothar an Corran and Keenaghan Crescent, in Ballymote.  Both estates are included in the list of estates under item 19 of the Agenda viz “to consider reports in relation to commencing the process of Taking in Charge of the following estates:

  • Botharn an Corran, Ballymote
  • Whitethorn Place, Tubbercurry
  • Keenaghan Crescent, Ballymote
  • The Plains, Strandhilll

Councillor McGrath welcomed the taking in charge of estates in Ballymote and queried the up-to-date position of the following estates also:

Castleburn Estate and Castle Grove.  He requested that an update be provided for the next area meeting.

 

34.  SAFETY BARRIERS/RAILING AT RAILWAY BRIDGE IN BALLYMOTE:

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

AND AGREED

“To ask Sligo County Council for an update on the proposed safety barriers/railing at the railway bridge (opposite the RC Church) in Ballymote.  Has a proposal been submitted under a low cost accident? and has a costing been carried out?

The following report was read out by Mr. J. O’Toole, S.E.E.,

“It is proposed to prepare a scheme with estimated costs for submission for LCAS funding in 2014.

Our Road Design team will examine the type of crash barrier/fencing required here”.

 

35.  TENDERING PROCESS FOR THE TEXTILE BRING BANKS IN THE COUNTY:

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

AND AGREED

“To ask that this Council review its tendering process for the textile bring banks in this county”.

The following report was read out by Ms. M. Leydon.

Sligo County Council invited tenders in March, 2012 from textile recycling companies to place and operate textile clothing banks in Sligo County and Borough.  Three tenders were received, one valid and two invalid because of insufficient documentation.  The successful tender was from Textile Recycling Ltd. who are an Irish Company and are in the textile business for 20 years.  They make a charitable donation to their principle registered charity ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’.

The present contract with Textile Recycling Ltd. came into effect on 6th June, 2012 for a period of three years.  The contract states that it may be reviewed after 3 years or extended for a further 2 years at the Council’s discretion.

The sums accruing to the Council and to those operating the private sites are significantly increased on the arrangements prior to this Tender. We are now receiving €751 per tonne of clothes recycled at public sites, and on private sites €601 goes to the community/Landowner and Sligo County Council receive €150 per tonne.

On contacting several communities they informed us that they are very satisfied and have no issues with the company.  Some of the funding received by these communities is going towards village enhancement. (flower beds, trees and shrubs).  One community is donating all funds received to a charity.  Another community are putting monies received into a fund for an outdoor gym.

We are very pleased with the way Textile Recycling are operating.  They empty the banks regularly and are always on hand for extra services calls if the need arises.

 

36.  DERELICT SITE OF FORMER DUN MAEVE HOTEL, BALLISODARE:

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

AND AGREED

“To call on Sligo County Council to prepare a report on any progress on the derelict site of the former Dun Maeve hotel, Ballisodare”.

The following report was read out by Mr. J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer

“This building was placed on the Councils Derelict Site Register on 4th July, 2011.  Notice of Measures to be taken in order to prevent the building from continuing to be a Derelict Site.(Section 11 of the Derelict Sites Act) were subsequently served on the Company which the Council understands owns the building and also on 2 of its Directors.

This Company has since been dissolved.  One of the Directors has indicated that he is not in a financial position to carry out the works.  All correspondence with the second Director, including the Section 11 Notice has been returned marked “Gone Away”.  The Council has in the last week ascertained the new address of this Director and now proposes to re-issue him with the Notice of Measures to be taken in relation to the building under Section 11 of the Derelict Sties Act”.

 

37.  FOOTPATHS ON R296:

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor P. McGrath 

AND AGREED

“That in the interests of pedestrian safety on the R296 at Ballydrennan, Ballymote, Sligo County Council would consider providing a footpath out as far as the Tente and Ophard Factories.  Alternatively that this Council would install safety signs along this section of road warning of pedestrian traffic and also consider extending the 50km speed limit out as far as these factories”.

The following report was read out to the meeting by Mr. J. O’Toole, S.E.E.,

“This section of R296 at Ballydrennan will be examined by the Area Engineer viz extra signage and possible extension of 50km/hr speed limit.

No funding is likely to be available for extensive new footpath work, but the Area Engineer will prepare an estimate”.

 

38.  RECRUITMENT OF GARDAI:

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

AND AGREED

“That this Council calls on Minister for Justice Alan Shatter to honour his commitment made at the Association of Garda Sergeants & Inspectors conference which took place in Sligo recently to restart recruiting Garda this year”.

 

39.  CALL ON MINISTERS TO RESIGN:

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

“Noting with deep concern that the Minister for the Environment Mr Phil Hogan, and his Minister for State Ms Jan O’Sullivan, have cut funding for the provision of Council Housing in Sligo by 50%; and further noting that the funding allocation for the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability Schemes in Sligo has been cut by over 70%; this Council resolves to call on the government, at a minimum, to maintain its Housing Allocations at the 2012 level; and further, should the funding not be maintained at the 2012 level, this Council resolves to call on the Ministers in question to resign from office.”

Following discussion on this item, agreement could not be reached, therefore the Cathaoirleach called for a vote on this item:-

For: Barry, Bree, Clarke, Gormley, Healy McGowan, MacManus

Against: Barrett, D. Cawley, Collery, Fleming, Keaney, McGrath, Mullaney, Mulvey

Abstain: V. Cawley

As there was 6 For, 8 Against and 1 abstention the Cathaoirleach declared the motion defeated.

 

40.  REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH AND LOCAL AUTHORITY LEVY FUND:

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

“That this Council welcomes the recommendations contained in the Report of the Controller and Auditor General on the Administration of the National Health and Local Authority Levy Fund.”

 

41. COUNCIL COMPLIANCE WITH PROMPT PAYMENTS OF ACCOUNTS

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

AND AGREED

“To ask the County Manager what steps he is taking to ensure that the Council complies with the Department of the Environment’s Prompt Payments of Accounts requirement, to pay suppliers within 15 days of receiving a valid invoice.”

 

42.  PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AT MAIN STREET, BALLISODARE AND DROMORE WEST:

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke

Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

“To call on Sligo County Council to confirm that an application will be made this year to the Department for pedestrian crossings at Main Street, Ballisodare and Dromore West”.

The following report was read out by Mr. J. O’Toole, S.E.E.,

The Road Design Office have been asked to consider this request for pedestrian crossings at Ballisodare and Dromore West on National Route N59.

No funding has been made available for this type of work recently however.

In response to a question with regard to provision of a pedestrian crossing being a condition of planning with regard to a development at Main Street, Dromore West,  Mr. Joe Murphy Senior Executive Officer responded as follows:-

It is my understanding that this was a condition of planning, however, the development was never effected and the planning term has now expired.  This would therefore cease there being an onus on the developer to carry out this work.  Councillor McManus questioned the NRA’s role in this as Dromore West is on a National Secondary route.

 

44.  PRIMARY CARE CENTRE IN BALLYMOTE:

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

AND AGREED

“That this Council calls on HSE and the Minister for Small Business John Perry to indicate what is the up-to-date position regarding the provision of the primary care centre which has been announced for Ballymote when is it expected this much needed facility will be available which will cater for areas such as Ballymote, Bunninadden, Ballinacarrow, Culfadda, Keash and other areas”.

 

45.  FODDER CRISIS:

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

AND AGREED

“As farmers in County Sligo and across the country are struggling to keep their livestock alive during the worst fodder crisis in decades, this Council call on the Department of Agriculture, the Government and the banks to help these farmers to feed their animals, and continue that help until the fodder crisis has ended”.

 

46.  FODDER AND INCOME CRISIS EXPERIENCED BY FARMING COMMUNITY:

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

AND AGREED

“Due to the fodder and income crisis experienced by the farming community over the past number of months that this Council calls on The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to revert back to the 2011 regulations for the disadvantaged area payment 2013 that is  0.15 livestock units to the hectare and retention period four connective months.”

 

47.  VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mrs. Ann Wynne on the death of her husband, Roger Wynne”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mr. Brendan Wynne on the death of his father, Roger Wynne”.

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to the wife and family of the late Mr. Brian McDermott, Pearse Road, Sligo”.

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Jim Lynch and Family on the death of Mrs Mary Lynch”.

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Pauline Hynes on the death of her brother Mr. Joseph O’Brien”.

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Nigel and Nessa Collery on the death of their father Henry Collery”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Margaret O’Brien on the death of her husband Joe O’Brien”.

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Phylis Lawson on the death of her husband John Lawson”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Murial Lawson on the death of her son John Lawson”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to John Clarke on the death of his wife Miriam Clarke”.

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to the Livingstone Family on the death of Zoe Livingstone”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Nigel and Nessa Collery on the death of their father Henry Collery”.

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Des Casey on the death of his brother Tommie Casey”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Peter Casey on the death of his brother Tommie Casey”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Francis Flanagan on the death of his brother William Flanagan”.

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Lorraine Hosey on the death of her father Roger Wynne”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Delia Flaherty on the death of her brother Brendan Cawley”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Sandy Cuffe on the death of her uncle John Lawson.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to P.J. Brennan on the death of his sister Nodie Nugent”.

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mickey Brennan on the death of his sister Nodie Nugent”.

 

48.  VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Coolaney Utd. Senior Soccer Team on the team getting promotion back to the Premier Division in Sligo/Leitrim”.

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Sligo Ladies GAA on winning the U14B Connacht Title against Roscommon on Sunday 12th May”.

 

49.  CONFERENCES:

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

AND AGREED

“That the list of conferences proposed for May at this meeting, are unanimously approved.”

 

50.  CORRESPONDENCE:

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

AND AGREED

“To note the correspondence circulated with the agenda.”

 

51.  MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

None. 

 

52.  ANY OTHER BUSINESS:  

Councillor M. Gormley asked if a reply was received from the HSE in relation to a Notice of Motion she placed on the agenda of the March meeting of the Council regarding parking at the Holy Family N.S.  Mr. F MacNabb informed her that no reply had been received.  Councillor Gormley asked that a reminder be sent.

 

 

The meeting ended at 5p.m.

 

 

 

 


Meeting Date 13/05/2013