Councillors Present:Cllr. Gerry Ginty, Cathaoirleach
Cllr. Neil Cruise
Cllr. Michael Loftus
Cllr. Annie May Reape
Cllr. Michael Smyth
Cllr. Jarlath Munnelly
Cllr. John O’Hara
Officials Present:Mr. Paul Benson, A/Director of Services
Ms. Carmel Murphy, Administrative Officer
Ms. Theresa Durkin, Executive Engineer
Mr. Aidan Mulvihill, Assistant Staff Officer
Others Present:Mr. Sean Walsh, Ballina Arts Centre
Cllr. Ginty opened the Meeting.
“Standing Orders” were suspended to discuss the matter of acquiring a Chain of Office for the Cathaoirleach of Ballina Municipal District.
Proposed by:Cllr. Michael Loftus
Seconded by:Cllr. Michael Smyth
AND RESOLVED:-
“That the Meeting suspend “Standing Orders” to discuss the matter of acquiring a Chain of Office for the Cathaoirleach of Ballina Municipal District”.
A discussion ensued regarding the importance of the Cathaoirleach of Ballina Municipal District having a Chain of Office to highlight the role.
Proposed by:Cllr. Michael Loftus
Seconded by:Cllr. Michael Smyth
AND RESOLVED:-
“That a Chain of Office be purchased for the Ballina Municipal District”.
ITEM 1Proposed by Cllr. Annie May Reape
To adopt Minutes ofSeconded by Cllr. Michael Smyth
Ballina Municipal DistrictAND RESOLVED:-
Meeting held on the“That the Minutes of Ballina Municipal District Meeting held on the
19th June, 2015.19th June, 2015, are adopted, as circulated”.
ITEM 2
To adopt Annual ReportThe Annual Report Submission was noted as circulated with
2014 Submission fromMr. Paul Benson, A/D.O.S., acknowledged Ms. Breege Gordon’s
Ballina Municipal District efforts in bringing the Report together.
with Local Government
Act, 2014Proposed by:Cllr. Jarlath Munnelly
Seconded by:Cllr. Neil Cruise
AND RESOLVED:-
“That the Elected Members of Ballina Municipal District adopt the 2014 Annual Report Submission for Ballina Municipal District”.
ITEM 3
To consider Report inMr. Paul Benson, A/D.O.S., referred to Report from Mr. Iain Douglas,
accordance with Part 8Senior Planner, as circulated, and advised that the Part 8 would not
of the Local Governmentrequire the approval of the full Council if adopted by the MD. He hoped (Planning & Development) to see the proposed development commencing early in 2016.
Regulations, 2001 and the
Local Government Act, 2001Proposed by:Cllr. Jarlath Munnelly
regarding the proposedSeconded by:Cllr. Annie May Reape
development of a CarparkAND RESOLVED:-
at Church Street, Killala.“That the Elected Members of Ballina Municipal District approve the Report in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations 2001 and the Local Government Act,
2001, regarding the proposed development of a Car Park at Church Street, Killala”.
ITEM 4
To note Report on taking inMr. Paul Benson, A/D.O.S. referred tothe report circulated to Members Charge of Estates in Ballina The Report was discussed and Mr Benson responded to queries raised
Municipal District. by the Members
Proposed by:Cllr. Neil Cruise
Seconded by:Cllr. Michael Loftus
AND RESOLVED:-
“That a Workshop for Elected Members be held to discuss the taking in charge of estates in Ballina Municipal District”.
ITEM 5
To note PresentationMr. Sean Walsh, Director of Ballina Arts Centre, enlightened the
from Mr. Sean Walsh,Members through a very detailed Report on the current status
Director of Ballina Arts of the Ballina Arts Centre. He advised through his Presentation
Centre.that education and outreach are vital components of what the Ballina Arts Centre strives to achieve. The Members each expressed their compliments on the workings of Ballina Arts Centre.
Cllr. Annie May Reape suggested that another Member of Ballina Municipal District be elected to the Board of Ballina Arts Centre.
Mr. Benson clarified that Ballina Arts Events was a Limited Company and that any filling of a vacancy on the Board by a representative of
Mayo County Council could only take place pursuant to a request from
Ballina Arts Events. If such a request is submitted, it would be placed on the following months Agenda.
The Members proposed that letters of Congratulations be sent to
Ballina Salmon Festival and Ballina Quay Regatta Festival Committees.
ITEM 6
To note Update The Elected Members noted the Update on the Works Programme.
on Ballina Municipal WorksCllr. Michael Smyth requested a Report for the next Meeting on the Works Programme 2015. status of funding paid by the Council under the General Municipal
Allocation.
Proposed by:Cllr. Michael Smyth
Seconded by:Cllr. John O’Hara
AND RESOLVED:-
“That a Report be presented to the Elected Members for the September Monthly Meeting of Ballina Municipal District on the up-to-date position of the General Municipal Allocation Fund”.
ITEM 7
PlanningThe Planning Report was noted as circulated.
ITEM 8
CorrespondenceNo correspondence.
Cllr. Michael Loftus complimented Staff in Ballina Municipal District on the Reception for the delegates from Craigavon and Pittsfield on their recent visit to Ballina.
Cllr. Michael Loftus also proposed that Ms. Joanne Grehan, Chief Executive Officer of the Local Enterprise Office, be invited to attend the September Meeting of Ballina Municipal District to give a Presentation on the role and services provided by the Local Enterprise Office in the Ballina Municipal District.
Proposed by:Cllr. Michael Loftus
Seconded by:Cllr. Jarlath Munnelly
AND RESOLVED:-
“That Ms. Joanne Grehan, Chief Executive Officer of the Local Enterprise
Office, be invited to attend the September Monthly Meeting of Ballina
Municipal District to give a Presentation on the role and services
provided by the Local Enterprise Office in the Ballina Municipal District”.
The Meeting concluded at 12:15p.m.