Minutes 2022

Minutes of April Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on Monday 4th April 2022 at 10.00am


COUNCILLORS PRESENT:

  • Councillor Baker,
  • Councillor Bree,
  • Councillor Casserly(R),
  • Councillor Clarke,
  • Councillor Connolly,
  • Councillor Fox,
  • Councillor Gibbons,
  • Councillor Gilroy,
  • Councillor Healy,
  • Councillor MacSharry(R),
  • Councillor Maguire(R),
  • Councillor Mullaney,
  • Councillor Mulvey(R),
  • Councillor O’Grady,
  • Councillor Queenan,
  • Councillor Taylor,
  • Councillor Walsh.

 (R) = participated in the meeting remotely
(C) = participated via County Hall Video Link

 

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

  • Martin Lydon, Chief Executive,
  • Jim Molloy, Director of Services,
  • Marie Whelan, Head of Finance(C),
  • Tom Brennan, A/Director of Services,
  • Margaret McConnell, SEO(C),
  • Jimmy O’Brien, A/Head of Information Systems,
  • Kevin Colreavy, Meetings Administrator,
  • Pauline Lavelle, Staff Officer.

CATHAOIRLEACH:

  • Cathaoirleach, Councillor Paul Taylor, presided.

 

APOLOGIES:

  • Apologies were received from Councillor O’Boyle.

 

ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEETING:

The Cathaoirleach welcomed all present to the meeting.

Members participating remotely were Councillor Casserly, Councillor MacSharry, Councillor Maguire and Councillor Mulvey.

At the outset, following a brief discussion, it was

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

AND AGREED

“To adjourn today’s meeting from 10.35 a.m. and to re-convene at 10.00 a.m. on Monday 11th April 2022 to allow the members attend the launch of the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Sligo.”

It was also noted that the Sligo-Drumcliff MD meeting is scheduled for 2.00 p.m. on 11th April followed by a meeting with representatives from the NTA at 3.00 p.m.

 

VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

Councillor Gibbons proposed a vote of sympathy to his colleague Councillor Healy on the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Bridie Hennigan and wished to express his condolences to Councillor Healy, his wife Majella and their family.  Councillor Gibbons also wished to convey his sympathies to Councillor Healy, his wife Majella and family on the recent passing of Mrs. Hennigan’s sister Pauline McHugh.  The votes of sympathy were seconded by Councillor Bree.  The Members asked to be associated with the votes of sympathy.

The Cathaoirleach, Councillor Taylor, proposed a vote of sympathy to the family of the late Red Óg Murphy who passed away last week, to his parents Redmond and Geraldine, to his brothers Oisín and Daithí and to the Murphy and Lavin families.  Councillor Taylor also wished to extend the sympathies of this Council to the Curry GAA club, Red Óg’s friends in St. Attracta’s Community School, his wider circle of friends and his colleagues in DCU who are all mourning the loss of a dear friend and colleague.

Councillor Taylor stated that he had the pleasure of knowing Red Óg and described him as a great footballer, a lovely person and a role model for so many young people.  His legacy will live on for many years in his local community, in Co Sligo and indeed the whole country.

Councillor Connolly, a neighbour and friend of the Murphy family, seconded the Cathaoirleach’s vote of sympathy to the Murphy family and added that the communities of Curry, Moylough, Tubbercurry and throughout the county are in shock and a deep sense of sadness is felt by all at the passing of such a fine young man.

The Members asked to be associated with the vote of sympathy to Red Óg’s family, and Chief Executive Martin Lydon expressed his condolences on behalf of the staff.

 

1.  MINUTES OF MEETING OF SLIGO HARBOUR ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON 2ND JUNE 2021:

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

AND AGREED;

“To note the minutes of Meeting of Sligo Harbour Advisory Committee held on 2nd June 2021.”

 

2.  MINUTES OF MEETING OF SPC 1 (HOUSING & CORPORATE) GROUP HELD ON 7TH DECEMBER 2021:

Proposed by Councillor A. Gibbons
Seconded by Councillor T. Fox

AND AGREED

“To note the minutes of Meeting of SPC 1 (Housing & Corporate) Group held on 7th December 2021.”

 

3.  MINUTES OF MEETING OF BALLYMOTE-TUBBERCURY MUNICIPAL DISTRICT HELD ON 17TH JANUARY 2022:

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

AND AGREED

“To note the minutes of Meeting of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District held on 17th January 2022.”

 

4.  MINUTES OF MEETING OF SLIGO BOROUGH DISTRICT HELD ON 24TH JANUARY 2022:

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor A. Gibbons

AND AGREED

“To note the minutes of Meeting of Sligo Borough District held on 24th January 2022.”

 

5.  MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SLIGO BOROUGH DISTRICT HELD ON 14TH MARCH 2022:

Proposed by Councillor A. Gibbons
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

AND AGREED

“To note the minutes of Special Meeting of Sligo Borough District to consider Schedule of MD works 2022 held on 14th March 2022.”

 

6.  MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BALLYMOTE-TUBBERCURRY MUNICIPAL DISTRICT HELD ON 14TH MARCH 2022:

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

AND AGREED

“To note the minutes of Special Meeting of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District to consider Schedule of MD works 2022 held on 14th March 2022.”

 

7.  MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL HELD ON 7TH MARCH 2022:

Proposed by Councillor T. Walsh
Seconded by Councillor T. Fox

AND AGREED

“To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 7th March 2022.”

 

8.  REPORT ON BURIAL GROUND FACILITIES AT AHAMLISH AND ROSSES POINT:

With the consent of the Cathaoirleach, this item was deferred to the Adjourned April Ordinary Meeting on 11th April 2022.

 

9.  AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF THE SLIGO BID COMPANY LTD BY GUARANTEE:

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

AND AGREED

“To note audited accounts of the Sligo BID Company Limited by Guarantee.”

 

10.  SCHEDULE OF WORKS FOR 2022 FOR ROADS, TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCURE FOR THE MUNICIPAL DISTRCICT OF BALLYMOTE-TUBBERCURRY, THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF SLIGO BOROUGH AND THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF SLIGO-DRUMCLIFF:

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

AND AGREED

“To consider and approve for the Municipal District of Ballymote-Tubbercurry, the Municipal District of Sligo Borough and the Municipal District of Sligo-Drumcliff, the Schedules of Works for 2022 for Roads, Transportation and Infrastructure.”

 

11.  DRAFT POLICY ON TAKING IN CHARGE OF RURAL PUBLIC ROADS:

With the consent of the Cathaoirleach, this item was deferred to the Adjourned April Ordinary Meeting on 11th April 2022.

 

12.  CAS FUNDING TO SOPHIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION FOR NO. 41 ARD AISLING, TUBBERCURRY, CO SLIGO:

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

AND AGREED

“To approve in accordance with Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992, and Regulations thereunder, provision of assistance to Sophia Housing Association Company Limited by Guarantee, in the form of Capital Assistance Scheme Loan, in the amount of €156,819, for No. 41 Ard Aisling, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.”

 

13.  DECLARATION OF ROADS AS PUBLIC ROADS – EARLS COURT, BALLYMOTE / YOUNGS ROAD & UNION WALK, BALLISODARE TOWN CENTRE:

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council being satisfied of their general public utility declare the following roads as public roads in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Roads Act, 1993.”

Road NumberLocation and Terminal Points
L-16044-2 The road serving development known as “Earls Court”, Ballymote, Co. Sligo.
L-76173-0, L-76173-1 L-76173-2, L-76173-3 L-76173-4 and L-76173-5 The Roads serving development known as “Youngs Road and Union Walk, Ballisodare Town Centre”, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo.”

 

14.  REGIONAL FESTIVALS AND PARTICIPATIVE EVENTS FUND 2022:

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

AND AGREED

“To agree allocation of the Regional Festivals and Participative Events fund 2022.”

 

15.  OVER EXPENDITURE REPORTED IN THE 2021 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT / APPROVE TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL:

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

AND AGREED

“To authorise over expenditure of €23,202,950 reported in the 2021 Annual Financial Statement in accordance with section 104(7) of the Local Government Act 2001, and approve transfers to Capital of €2,360,615.”

 

16.  ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021:

Proposed by Councillor T. Walsh
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“To consider the Annual Financial Statement for the year ended 31st December 2021.”

 

17.  DRAFT ALLOCATION SCHEME 2022:

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

AND AGREED

“To adopt Draft Allocation Scheme 2022.”

 

18.  QUARTERLY MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR Q1 2022:

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

AND AGREED

“To note the Quarterly Management Report for Q1 2022.”

 

19.  DEVELOPMENT OF SURFING ACCOMMODATION ON FORMER IDA LANDS AT EASKEY:

With the consent of the Cathaoirleach this item, as listed by Councillor Queenan and Councillor Clarke, was deferred until the Adjourned April Ordinary Meeting.

 

20.  REVIEW OF JUNCTION AT MARKIEVICZ ROAD / CONNAUGHTON ROAD:

With the consent of the Cathaoirleach this item, as listed by Councillor O’Boyle, was deferred until the Adjourned April Ordinary Meeting.

 

21.  ACCESS TO CORKAMORE GRAVEYARD, TEMPLEBOY, CO SLIGO:

With the consent of the Cathaoirleach this item, as listed by Councillor Clarke, was deferred until the Adjourned April Ordinary Meeting.

 

22.  UPDATE ON REVIEW OF LEASE ON EASKEY HOUSE:

With the consent of the Cathaoirleach this item, as listed by Councillor O’Boyle, was deferred until the Adjourned April Ordinary Meeting.

 

23.  ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR PERPETRATORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

With the consent of the Cathaoirleach this item, as listed by Councillor Gibbons, was deferred until the Adjourned April Ordinary Meeting.

 

END OF MEETING:

The Cathaoirleach thanked the Members for their co-operation at the meeting and encouraged everyone to stay safe.

The business of the meeting concluded at 10.35 a.m., to re-convene at 10.00 a.m. on Monday 11th April 2022.

 


Meeting Date 04/04/2022