Minutes 2019

Minutes of Annual General Meeting of Sligo County Council held on Friday, 7th June, 2019 at 10.00 a.m. in The Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

COUNCILLORS PRESENT:

Councillor Baker,
Councillor Bree,
Councillor Casserly,
Councillor Clarke,
Councillor Connolly,
Councillor Fox,
Councillor Gilroy,
Councillor Healy,
Councillor MacManus,
Councillor MacSharry,
Councillor Mullaney,
Councillor Mulvey,
Councillor O’Boyle,
Councillor O’Grady,
Councillor Queenan,
Councillor Taylor
Councillor Walsh.

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

Mr. Ciarán Hayes, Chief Executive
Mr. Tom Kilfeather, Director of Services
Ms. Dorothy Clarke, Director of Services
Ms. Patricia Guckian, Acting Head of Finance
Mr. Bartley Gavin, Director of Services
Mr. John Reilly, Head of Enterprise
Mr. Donal Tinney, County Librarian
Mr. John Moran, Senior Executive Officer
Mr. Kevin Colreavy, Meetings Administrator
Ms. Clodagh Quinn, Staff Officer
Ms. Jo-Anne McGonigle, Assistant Staff Officer

APOLOGIES:

Apologies were received from Councillor Maguire.

RESULT OF LOCAL ELECTIONS 2019:

The outgoing Cathaoirleach, Councillor Martin Baker, requested the Meetings Administrator to read the list of those elected following a vote on 24^th May, 2019 into the record.

They were as follows:

Councillor Martin Baker
Councillor Declan Bree
Councillor Marie Casserly
Councillor Michael Clarke
Councillor Martin Connolly
Councillor Tom Fox
Councillor Dónal Gilroy
Councillor Thomas Healy
Councillor Chris MacManus
Councillor Tom MacSharry
Councillor Sinéad Maguire
Councillor Gerard Mullaney
Councillor Dara Mulvey
Councillor Gino O’Boyle
Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady
Councillor Joseph Queenan
Councillor Paul Taylor and
Councillor Thomas Walsh.

ADDRESS BY OUTGOING CATHAOIRLEACH:

Councillor Baker welcomed the new Members to the Chamber together with their families, supporters and campaign workers.

On finishing his term as Cathaoirleach, he wished to extend his thanks to the Members of the previous Council. They had appointed him as Cathaoirleach, without opposition, and had given him every support throughout his term. It had been a precious year for him and one he would not forget. Commiserations were extended to former Councillors Séamus Kilgannon and Keith Henry who had not been successful at the recent Local Elections. The Cathaoirleach extended his thanks to the Chief Executive, Management Team and staff for their assistance and support during his term of office. He thanked his own family, in particular his wife Josie, the people who assisted him in keeping his business operating during his term and and the electorate who had put him on the Council on the first day.

Sadly, two colleagues had passed away in the term of the previous Council – Councillors Seamie O’Boyle and Councillor Margaret Gormley. Their loss was vividly recalled and they were referred to as two very precious people who would remain in his heart.

Best wishes were extended to former Councillors Jerry Lundy and Councillor Hubert Keaney in their retirement from Sligo County Council.

Councillor Baker then said the Meeting would proceed to the election of a new Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council.

Members extended their congratulations to Councillor Baker for the manner he had carried out his role over the previous year. They commended him on the way thanks for the way he had represented Sligo at a local, national and international level and regarded him as having been an excellent Chair.

The Chief Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of the staff, welcomed all those who had been re-elected recently, Councillor Mullaney who was returning and Councillors Connolly, Fox, Gilroy and Walsh who were elected for the first time. He extended his congratulations to all and looked forward to working with them for the next five years. It took courage to put your name on a ballot paper and he saluted them for that.

As he had not been in a position to attend the Adjourned May Meeting, the Chief Executive thanked the outgoing Cathaoirleach for the work he had done and the manner in which he had represented Sligo over the past year. He had worked with him locally and abroad and it had been a pleasure to work with him.

1. ELECTION OF CATHAOIRLEACH:

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Tom MacSharry be elected as Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council.”

As there were no other nominations, the outgoing Cathaoirleach deemed Councillor MacSharry elected.

Councillor Baker congratulated his successor and also welcomed several members of the MacSharry family who were in the public gallery. This was the first time the MacSharry name, a family held in such high esteem, would be listed as Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council.

The incoming Cathaoirleach, Councillor MacSharry, extended a welcome to the new Council Members and referred to outgoing Members Seamus Kilgannon and Keith Henry. The Cathaoirleach also spoke of the sad loss of the two former Members – Councillor Seamie O’Boyle and Councillor Margaret Gormley. A further welcome was extended to former Councillor Jerry Lundy, Deputy Marc MacSharry, Ray MacSharry, former EU Commissioner, members of the Media, family and friends.

The Cathaoirleach thanked his proposer and seconder and looked forward to working with all the Elected Members. Among the priorities he identified for his term were an affordable housing programme, resolution of the long standing issue of Connaughton Road, re-vamping of the register of electors. He intended to be an inclusive Chair who respects the individual needs and demands of every Councillor from each political party and none, and will ensure each Councillor is given the chance and forum to advance issues that affect them and their electorate.

Members from all areas extended their good wishes and congratulations to the incoming Cathaoirleach, referred to his role as Mayor of Sligo Borough Council in the past and looked forward to working with him in the year ahead.

The Chief Executive added his congratulations to those of the Members. A commitment was given that he would have the support of the Executive in his role in the coming year, and he extended a welcome to the extended MacSharry family in attendance.

2. ELECTION OF LEAS-CHATHAOIRLEACH:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor T. Healy

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Gino O’Boyle be elected as Leas-Chathaoirleach of Sligo County Council.”

3. APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO A.I.L.G. (ASSOCIATION OF IRISH LOCAL GOVERNMENT):

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor T. Healy

“That Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady be appointed as a Member of the A.I.L.G.”

Proposed by Councillor C. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

“That Councillor Thomas Healy be appointed as a Member of the A.I.L.G.”

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

“That Councillor Gerard Mullaney be appointed as a Member of the A.I.L.G.”

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

“That Councillor Michael Clarke be appointed as a Member of the A.I.L.G.”

In response to a query regarding a block or group for voting purposes, the Chief Executive confirmed that this intention should be declared at the outset.

As there were four nominations for three posts, votes were called which resulted as follows:

1. Nomination for Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady

FOR: Councillor Baker, Councillor Bree, Councillor Clarke, Councillor Gilroy, Councillor Healy, Councillor MacManus, Councillor MacSharry, Councillor O’Boyle, Councillor O’Grady, Councillor Queenan and Councillor Taylor (11)

AGAINST: Councillor Casserly, Councillor Connolly, Councillor Fox, Councillor Mullaney, Councillor Mulvey and Councillor Walsh (6)

The Cathaoirleach deemed Councillor O’Grady appointed to the A.I.L.G.

2. Nomination for Councillor Thomas Healy

AGAINST: Councillor Casserly, Councillor Connolly, Councillor Fox, Councillor Mullaney, Councillor Mulvey and Councillor Walsh (6)

The Cathaoirleach deemed Councillor Healy appointed to the A.I.L.G.

3. Nomination for Councillor Gerard Mullaney

FOR: Councillor Casserly, Councillor Connolly, Councillor Fox, Councillor Mullaney, Councillor Mulvey and Councillor Walsh (6)

AGAINST: Councillor Baker, Councillor Bree, Councillor Clarke, Councillor Gilroy, Councillor Healy, Councillor MacManus, Councillor MacSharry, Councillor O’Boyle, Councillor O’Grady, Councillor Queenan and Councillor Taylor (11)

The Cathaoirleach deemed this nomination for Councillor Mullaney to be lost.

4. Nomination for Councillor Michael Clarke:

This nomination was agreed by the Members without a vote.

The Cathaoirleach confirmed that Councillor Clarke, Councillor Healy and Councillor O’Grady would represent Sligo County Council on the Association of Irish Local Government (A.I.L.G.):

4. APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO COLEMAN HERITAGE CENTRE LIMITED:

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker
Seconded by Councillor D. Gilroy

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Paul Taylor be appointed to the Coleman Heritage Centre Limited.”

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

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Martin Connolly be appointed to the Coleman Heritage Centre Limited.”

The nomination of a third Member to this Board was deferred to the Agenda of the July Ordinary Meeting.

5. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO COUNTY SLIGO HERITAGE FORUM:

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor T. Healy

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Dónal Gilroy be appointed to the County Sligo Heritage Forum.”

6. APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO COUNTY SLIGO LEADER PARTNERSHIP COMPANY LIMITED:

Proposed by Councillor C. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Thomas Healy be appointed to County Sligo Leader Partnership Company Limited.”

Proposed by Councillor P. Taylor
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Dónal Gilroy be appointed to County Sligo Leader Partnership Company Limited.”

7. APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO MAYO, SLIGO, LEITRIM EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARD (E.T.B.):

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker
Seconded by Councillor D. Gilroy

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady be appointed to the E.T.B.”

Councillor Mulvey informed the Meeting that a block of Members would be making a proposal. The block comprised of Councillor Casserly, Councillor Connolly, Councillor Fox, Councillor Mullaney, Councillor Mulvey and Councillor Walsh.

Proposed by Councillor T. Healy
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Chris MacManus be appointed to the E.T.B.”

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

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Marie Casserly be appointed to the E.T.B.”

8. APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ENNISCRONE LEISURE LTD.:

Proposed by Councillor C. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Michael Clarke and Joseph Queenan be appointed to represent Sligo County Council on the Board of Directors of Enniscrone Leisure Limited.”

9. APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN REGIONAL ASSEMBLY:

Proposed by Councillor T. Healy
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Declan Bree be appointed to represent Sligo County Council on the Northern and Western Regional Assembly.”

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Dónal Gilroy be appointed to represent Sligo County Council on the Northern and Western Regional Assembly.”

10. APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF THE HAWK’S WELL THEATRE, SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor T. Healy
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Chris MacManus be appointed to represent Sligo County Council on the Board of the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo.”

Proposed by Councillor P. Taylor
Seconded by Councillor D. Gilroy

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady be appointed to represent Sligo County Council on the Board of the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo.”

11. APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF THE IRISH CENTRAL BORDER AREA NETWORK (I.C.B.A.N.):

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

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Martin Connolly be appointed to represent Sligo County Council on the Board of I.C.B.A.N.”

Proposed by Councillor C. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Thomas Healy be appointed to represent Sligo County Council on the Board of I.C.B.A.N.”

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Michael Clarke be appointed to represent Sligo County Council on the Board of I.C.B.A.N.”

12. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO I.P.B. INSURANCE:

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Martin Baker be appointed to the Board of I.P.B. Insurance.”

13. APPOINTMENT OF THIRTEEN MEMBERS TO THE SLIGO JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE:

The following Members expressed an interest in participating in the Joint Policing Committee –

Councillor Martin Connolly
Councillor Marie Casserly
Councillor Gino O’Boyle
Councillor Chris MacManus
Councillor Thomas Healy
Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady
Councillor Dónal Gilroy.

It was agreed to defer this item to the July Ordinary Meeting for further consideration.

14. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES MEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION (L.A.M.A.):

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor D. Gilroy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Paul Taylor to the Local Authorities Members’ Association.”

15. APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (L.C.D.C.):

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Joseph Queenan to the L.C.D.C.”

Proposed by Councillor T. Healy
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Chris MacManus to the L.C.D.C.”

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Dara Mulvey to the L.C.D.C.”

16. APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS TO THE LOCAL TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE AND A CHAIRPERSON FROM THOSE MEMBERS:

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Martin Baker to the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee.”

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Gino O’Boyle to the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee.”

It was further agreed that Councillor O’Boyle would Chair this Committee.

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

“To appoint Councillor Sinéad Maguire to the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee.”

Following a query from Councillor MacManus regarding written consent of Councillor Maguire to this nomination, it was agreed to defer consideration of the filling of the remaining two places to the July Ordinary Meeting.

17. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF NORTH WEST AIRPORT COMPANY LIMITED:

Consideration of this item was deferred to the July Ordinary Meeting.

18. APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF “THE MODEL”:

Consideration of this item was also deferred to the July Ordinary Meeting.

19. APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE REGIONAL HEALTH FORUM WEST:

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Dónal Gilroy to the Regional Health Forum West.”

Proposed by Councillor G. O’Boyle
Seconded by Councillor C. MacManus

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Declan Bree to the Regional Health Forum West.”

Proposed by Councillor T. Walsh
Seconded by Councillor M. Connolly

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Dara Mulvey to the Regional Health Forum West.”

20. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL’S DISABILITY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE:

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor D. Gilroy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Martin Baker to the Disability Consultative Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor T. Healy
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Declan Bree to the Disability Consultative Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Thomas Walsh to the Disability Consultative Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor T. Healy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Gino O’Boyle to the Disability Consultative Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Gilroy
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady to the Disability Consultative Committee.”

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Tom Fox to the Disability Consultative Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor T. Healy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Michael Clarke to the Disability Consultative Committee.”

21. APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS TO THE SLIGO HARBOUR ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor T. Healy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Gino O’Boyle to the Sligo Harbour Advisory Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Gilroy
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady to the Sligo Harbour Advisory Committee.”

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Tom Fox to the Sligo Harbour Advisory Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor T. Healy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Michael Clarke to the Sligo Harbour Advisory Committee.”

22. APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE SLIGO MUSIC FEST COMPANY (T/A SLIGO LIVE):

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Gino O’Boyle to Sligo Music Fest Company (t/a Sligo Live).”

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Tom MacSharry to Sligo Music Fest Company (t/a Sligo Live).”

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Marie Casserly to Sligo Music Fest Company (t/a Sligo Live).”

23. APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF SLIGO REGIONAL SPORTS CENTRE LIMITED:

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Dara Mulvey to the Board of Sligo Regional Sports Centre Limited.”

Proposed by Councillor T. Walsh
Seconded by Councillor M. Connolly

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Marie Casserly to the Board of Sligo Regional Sports Centre Limited.”

The filling of two further places on the Board was deferred to the July Meeting Agenda.

24. APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO BOARD OF SLIGO SPORT AND RECREATION PARTNERSHIP:

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Dónal Gilroy to the Board of Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership.”

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Gino O’Boyle to the Board of Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership.”

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor M. Casserly to the Board of Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership.”

25. APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF SLIGO TOURISM LIMITED:

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady to the Board of Sligo Tourism Limited.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Gilroy
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Paul Taylor to the Board of Sligo Tourism Limited.”

Proposed by Councillor T. Healy
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Chris MacManus to the Board of Sligo Tourism Limited.”

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Gerard Mullaney to the Board of Sligo Tourism Limited.”

26. APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS TO THE STRANDHILL COMMUNITY MARITIME COMPANY LIMITED:

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker
Seconded by Councillor D. Gilroy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady to the Board of the Strandhill Community Maritime Company Limited.”

Proposed by Councillor P. Taylor
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Tom MacSharry to the Board of the Strandhill Community Maritime Company Limited.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Chris MacManus to the Board of the Strandhill Community Maritime Company Limited.”

Proposed by Councillor G. O’Boyle
Seconded by Councillor T. Healy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Declan Bree to the Board of the Strandhill Community Maritime Company Limited.”

27. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRS DESIGNATE FOR EACH STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE:

Councillor Bree referred to a recommendation from the Council’s Procedures Committee that there should be four Strategic Policy Committee and it was then

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

“That four Strategic Policy Committees be established:- (1) Economic Development, Enterprise and Planning S.P.C.; (2) Environment and Climate Change S.P.C.; (3) Transportation and Infrastructure S.P.C.; (4) Housing, Social Inclusion, Community and Cultural Development S.P.C.”

The Chief Executive advised the meeting that existing structure of Strategic Policy Committees reflected the work of the different Directorates. The proposal in the resolution would require one Director to serve two S.P.C.s The difficulty the Chief Executive had in that case was that it did split an extremely busy Directorate. This would mean Mr. Kilfeather’s Directorate would be split between two S.P.C.s As a result, the Chief Executive suggested a slight change to what had been proposed.

Under the proposal, S.P.C. 2 Environment and Climate Change and S.P.C. 3 Transport and Infrastructure were ‘splitting’ Mr. Kilfeather’s Directorate. It was suggested that Environment would remain with Transport and Infrastructure within one Directorate and remain as one S.P.C. Climate Change would then be held alone as one specific Committee.

Mr Hayes added that the challenges facing the Council in relation to climate change affected all aspects of work and all sections from Housing to Road Transportation to Planning. Advice from Climate Change Advisory Council, Chaired by Professor John Fitzgerald, was that there would be one specific Climate Change S.P.C. If the Council’s proposal was to go to four S.P.C.s, his suggestion was to leave the existing three as they were and add an additional one which was for Climate Change, the Chief Executive concluded.

Councillor Bree, in noting the points raised by the Chief Executive, said he would be prepared to amend the motion to work with the existing S.P.C.s and an additional S.P.C. with Climate Change.

This was agreed by the Members and proposals were put forward as follows for the Chairs Designate of the four Committees:

S.P.C. – Planning, Community & Economic Development Arts and Culture

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

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady be appointed Chairperson Designate to the Planning, Community and Economic Development, Arts and Culture S.P.C.”

S.P.C. – Environment and Infrastructure

Proposed by Councillor T. Healy
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Dónal Gilroy be appointed Chairperson Designate to the Environment and Infrastructure S.P.C.”

S.P.C. – Housing and Corporate

Proposed by Councillor D. Gilroy
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Chris MacManus be appointed Chairperson Designate to the Housing and Corporate SPC

S.P.C. 4 – Climate Change

Proposed by Councillor T. Fox
Seconded by Councillor M. Casserly

AND AGREED

“That Councillor Dara Mulvey be appointed Chairperson Designate for year 1 to the Climate Change S.P.C.”

28. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PROCEDURES COMMITTEE:

Councillor MacManus referred to the manner of representation on the Committee at present with each Party represented. Members agreed to continue with this arrangement and the following Members were appointed.

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker
Seconded by Councillor D. Gilroy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady to the Procedures Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Thomas Walsh to the Procedures Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor T. Healy
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Chris MacManus to the Procedures Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor P. Taylor

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Joseph Queenan to the Procedures Committee.”

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Declan Bree to the Procedures Committee.”

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Gino O’Boyle to the Procedures Committee

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Marie Casserly to the Procedures Committee.”

29. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF SLIGO VOLUNTEER CENTRE:

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Dónal Gilroy to the Board of Sligo Volunteer Centre.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey

“To appoint Councillor Marie Casserly to the Board of Sligo Volunteer Centre.”

The Cathaoirleach noted that there was only one position available on the Board. Councillor Casserly informed the meeting that she was currently Chair of the Board and her nomination was duly withdrawn.

Councillor Gilroy was confirmed as Sligo County Council’s representative on the Board.

30. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO BOARD OF COUNTY SLIGO HERITAGE AND GENEALOGY SOCIETY:

Proposed by Councillor C. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor T. Healy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Declan Bree to the Board of the County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Society.”

31. APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF SLIGO B.I.D.:

The Head of Enterprise informed the Meeting that this item should have read the appointment of one Member, not two.

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor T. Healy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Chris MacManus be appointed to the Board of Sligo B.I.D.”

32. APPOINTMENT OF FIVE MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY/FESTIVALS AND EVENTS GRANTS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE:

Members agreed that they would increase their nominations from five to six Members on this Committee.

Proposed by Councillor C. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Thomas Healy to the Community and Voluntary/ Festivals and Events Grants Assessment Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor T. Healy
Seconded by Councillor MacManus

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Gino O’Boyle to the Community and Voluntary/ Festivals and Events Grants Assessment Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Dónal Gilroy to the Community and Voluntary/ Festivals and Events Grants Assessment Committee.”

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Paul Taylor to the Community and Voluntary/ Festivals and Events Grants Assessment Committee.”

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Dara Mulvey to the Community and Voluntary/ Festivals and Events Grants Assessment Committee.”

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

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Martin Connolly to the Community and Voluntary/ Festivals and Events Grants Assessment Committee.”

33. APPOINTMENT OF FIVE MEMBERS TO THE ARTS ASSESSMENT PANEL:

Members agreed that they would also increase their nominations from five to six Members on this Committee.

Proposed by Councillor T. Healy
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Chris MacManus and Councillor Declan Bree to the Arts Assessment Panel.”

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker
Seconded by Councillor D. Gilroy

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Paul Taylor and Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady to the Arts Assessment Panel.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Tom Fox and Councillor Martin Connolly to the Arts Assessment Panel.”

34. APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC ART STEERING GROUP:

Proposed by Councillor C. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor G. O’Boyle

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Declan Bree to the Public Art Steering Group.”

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Dónal Gilroy to the Public Art Steering Group.”

35. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO ARIGNA ENTERPRISE FUND:

Proposed by Councillor R O’ Grady
Seconded by Councillor P Taylor

AND AGREED

“To appoint Councillor Martin Baker to the Board of Arigna Enterprise Fund.

36. APPOINTMENT OF NINE MEMBERS TO THE ‘DECADE OF CENTENARIES’ STEERING GROUP:

The following Members expressed an interest in participating in the work of the Steering Group and this was agreed by the Members:

Councillor Gino O’Boyle
Councillor Chris MacManus
Councillor Michael Clarke
Councillor Declan Bree
Councillor Dónal Gilroy
Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady
Councillor Martin Baker
Councillor Thomas Healy and
Councillor Marie Casserly.

37. STANDING ORDERS:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Standing Orders for Meetings of Sligo County Council.”

38. INDUCTION TRAINING FOR ELECTED MEMBERS:

The Chief Executive advised the Meeting that the Department had confirmed they were currently updating the Handbook for Members. It was hoped this would be available by September or October.

The Meeting Administrator also advised the Members that the A.I.L.G. had training organised for new and existing Members on 11^th July, 2019. It was further noted that the newly elected Members had been invited to meet with the Chief Executive and Management Team on the Monday after the meeting.

39. & 40. & 41. ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS OF MUNICIPAL AND BOROUGH DISTRICTS:

It was noted that it had been agreed at the commencement of the previous Council that, to facilitate staff, the first Annual General Meetings would all be held in County Hall.

Councillor Queenan proposed that the first meeting of the Municipal District of Ballymote-Tubbercurry would be held in west Sligo. It was agreed that this would be a matter for the Municipal District Members in that area to arrange at their A.G.M.

Following discussion, the meetings were arranged to take place as follows with all Meetings taking place in the Council Chamber, County Hall:

10.00 a.m. - A.G.M. of the Borough District of Sligo (Sligo-Strandhill Local Electoral Area)

12.00 noon - A.G.M. of the Municipal District of Ballymote-Tubbercurry (Ballymote-Tubbercurry Local Electoral Area) and

2.00 p.m. - A.G.M. of the Municipal District of Sligo (Sligo-Drumcliff Local Electoral Area).

WELCOME TO FORMER MEMBERS:

At the conclusion of the Meeting, the Cathaoirleach added his welcome and those of his colleagues to former Elected Members Seán MacManus, Ita Fox and Marcella McGarry.

END OF MEETING:

The business of the meeting concluded at 11.20 a.m.

Meeting Date 07/06/2019