MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, KNOCKMORE, BALLINA, ON MONDAY, 12th MAY, 2008, AT 3.00 p.m.
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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. S. Weir, was in the Chair.
The other Councillors present were:-
Cllrs. M. Mulherin, J. Munnelly, Johnnie O’Malley, A.M. Reape, E. Staunton, P. O’Brien, D. Ryan, H. Walsh, M. Holmes, M. McNamara, T. Quinn, C. Burke, H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, J. Mee, M. Carty, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin, P. McHugh, E. Lavin, J. Maloney, J. Mellett, G. Murray, M. Adams, A.F. O’Malley, John O’Malley.
Apologies received from Cllrs. S. Bourke, F. Chambers and P. McGuinness for inability to attend the Meeting.
The Council Staff in attendance were:-
Mr. D. Mahon, Co. Manager, Mr. M. Mongan, A/Dir. of Services/Co. Engineer, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Duggan, Head of Finance, Mr. P. Mahon, Dir. of Services, Mr. N. Burke, Sen. Engineer, Mr. B. O’Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Benson, Sen. Staff Officer, Mr. D. Turnbull, Adm. Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.
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At the outset, the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. S. Weir, and Ms. Beatrice Timlin, Chairperson, Knockmore Community Centre Committee, welcomed the Elected Members, members of the Press and public, to the Meeting in Knockmore Community Centre.
Many tributes were paid to the Cathaoirleach for the manner in which he carried out his duties during his term of Office.
ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 14ú AIBREÁN, 2008 AGUS 21ú AIBREÁN, 2008, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 14th APRIL, 2008 AND 21st APRIL, 2008.
Mhol Comhairleoir H. Kenny
Chuid Comhairleoir P. McHugh leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
“Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 14ú Aibreán, 2008 agus 21ú Aibreán, 2008”.
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Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 14th April, 2008 and 21st April, 2008, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
ITEM NO. 2.
TO CONSIDER REQUEST FROM CATHAOIRLEACH TO DISCUSS PROVISION OF CANCER CARE SERVICES IN MAYO GENERAL HOSPITAL.
Ms. Mary McGreal, Mayo Cancer Support Group, addressed the Meeting in connection with the provision of Cancer Care Services in Mayo General Hospital.
Following a lengthy discussion, it was -
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Mayo County Councils calls on the HSE and the Minister for Health to retain existing safe, high quality Cancer Services at Mayo General Hospital as a satellite unit under the responsibility of the Galway Centre of Excellence, subject to an annual HIQA (Health, Information and Quality Authority) Audit”.
The Cathaoirleach thanked Ms. McGreal for her Presentation.
ITEM NO. 3.
TO HEAR A DEPUTATION FROM THE IRISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE MANDELSON PROPOSAL TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION AS IT WILL AFFECT FARMING AND AGRI-BUSINESS IN THE COUNTY.
The Cathaoirleach welcomed Mr. Martin Gavin, Chairman, Mayo I.F.A., Mr. Brian Barry, I.F.A. Assistant General Secretary, and Mr. Roy O’Brien, I.F.A. Regional Development Officer, to the Meeting.
Mr. Barry gave a Presentation on the implications of the Mandelson proposal to the World Trade Organisation as it will affect farming and Agri-Business in County Mayo.
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The Cathaoirleach thanked Mr. Gavin and Mr. Barry for their Presentation.
ITEM NO. 4.
TO ARRANGE A DATE FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the Annual Meeting of the Council be held on Monday, 30th June, 2008, at 10.00 a.m.”.
ITEM NO. 5.
TO CONSIDER SUBMISSION TO COMMISSION ON TAXATION.
The County Manager and Mr. P. Duggan, Head of Finance, briefed the Members on this Item.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
“That Submission to Commission on Taxation, as circulated, be approved”.
ITEM NO. 6.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 29th APRIL, 2008, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED PROVISION OF ROADS AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE PROPOSED CLAREMORRIS BUSINESS PARK, CLAREMORRIS.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 29th April, 2008, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposed provision of roads and other services to the proposed Claremorris Business Park, Claremorris”.
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ITEM NO. 7,
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF DWELLING AT CRIMLIN, ROSS, CASTLEBAR, TO DAMIEN AND JACQUELING COLLIER, CRIMLIN, ROSS, CASTLEBAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 16th APRIL, 2008, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of Dwelling at Crimlin, Ross, Castlebar, to Damien and Jacqueline Collier, Crimlin, Ross, Castlebar, for €40,579.00, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 16th April, 2008, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 8.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF DWELLING AT DRUMNACARTA, SNUGBORO, CASTLEBAR, TO GERARD DEERE AND PAULINE CUSACK, DRUMNACARTA, SNUGBORO, CASTLEBAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 24th APRIL, 2008, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of Dwelling at Drumnacarta, Snugboro, Castlebar, to Gerard Deere and Pauline Cusack, Drumnacarta, Snugboro, Castlebar, for €60,627.80, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 24th April, 2008, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 9.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 0.011 HECTARES OF LAND AT CHAPEL STREET, NEWPORT, TO MARTIN MORAN BUILDERS (NEWPORT) LIMITED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 29th APRIL, 2008, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. John O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of 0.011 hectares of Land at Chapel Street, Newport, to Martin Moran Builders (Newport) Limited, for €5.00, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 29th April, 2008, already circulated”.
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ITEM NO. 10.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 0.005 HECTARES OF LAND AT CHAPEL STREET, NEWPORT, TO MR. MICHAEL FITZGERALD, CHAPEL STREET, NEWPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 29th APRIL, 2008, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams
Seconded by Cllr. John O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of 0.005 hectares of Land at Chapel Street, Newport, to Mr. Michael Fitzgerald, Chapel Street, Newport, for €5.00, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 29th April, 2008, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 11.
NATIONAL MAXIMUM TAXI FARE REVISION.
Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, briefed the Members on this Item.
ITEM NO. 12.
SUBTAINABLE ENERGY SEMINAR FOR ELECTED MEMBERS – 14th JULY, 2008.
Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, informed the Members that the Sustainable Energy Seminar for Elected Members will take place on Monday, 14th July, 2008, at 10.00 a.m., in Castlebar.
ITEM NO. 13.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 25th FEBRUARY, 2008, 31st MARCH, 2008 AND 15th APRIL, 2008.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Castlebar Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on
25th February, 2008, 31st March, 2008 and 15th April, 2008, be noted”.
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ITEM NO. 14.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINROBE ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 10th MARCH, 2008.
Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Ballinrobe Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 10th March, 2008, be noted”.
ITEM NO 15.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – “LITERACY AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITY : HOW TO DEVELOP LITERACY–FRIENDLY POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE ORGANISATION” – TO BE HELD IN THE GALWAY BAY HOTEL, GALWAY, ON 21st MAY, 2008.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. A.M. Reape and E. Staunton be nominated to attend Conference – “Literacy and the Local Authority : How to develop literacy-friendly policies and practices across the organisation” – to be held in the Galway Bay Hotel, Galway, on 21st May, 2008”.
ITEM NO. 16.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – “NATIONAL HUB TOWN CONFERENCE” – TO BE HELD IN THE HIBERNIAN HOTEL, MALLOW, CO. CORK, ON 29th MAY, 2008.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. M. Adams, C. Burke, H. Kenny, G. Murray, A.M. Reape and D. Ryan be nominated to attend Conference – “National Hub Town Conference” – to be held in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow, Co. Cork, on 29th May, 2008”.
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ITEM NO. 17.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND NASC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2008 – “SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ON THE EDGE OF EUROPE – OPTIONS, OPPORTUNITIES AND OPINIONS” – TO BE HELD IN ARD RÍ HOUSE HOTEL, TUAM, CO. GALWAY, ON 5th JUNE, 2008.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. E. Lavin be nominated to attend NASC Annual Conference 2008 – “Sustainable Developments on the Edge of Europe – Options, Opportunities and Opinions” – to be held in Ard Rí House Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway, on 5th June, 2008”.
Seminar – Castlebellingham, Co. Louth – 6th to 8th June, 2008.
Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. M. Mulherin be nominated to attend Seminar – “The Local Government Housing Service” – to be held in Bellingham Castle Hotel, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth, from 6th to 8th June, 2008”.
NOTICE OF MOTION.
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(a)“Calling on Mayo Co. Co. to clarify its policy on erection of
advertising signs including auctioneering signage and directional
signage”.
It was agreed to defer this Notice of Motion to the June Meeting of
the Council.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Merrick family, Rockfield, Claremorris, on the death of Paddy”.
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Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Bernie Keaveney & family, Curlisduane, Ballyglass, Claremorris, on the death of her Husband, Michael”.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. P.J. Judge, Farrangarode, Quay Road, Ballina, on the death of his Father, Eamon”.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Mary Judge,
Kinnard House, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo, on the death of her Husband, Eamon”.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Agnes Walsh & family, Bracklagh, Liscarney, Westport, on the death of her Husband, Martin”.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Geraldine Foy, McCarthy’s Pub, Quay Street, Westport, on the death of her Sister, Sheila”.
Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir
Seconded by Cllr. M. Mulherin
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Reddington family, Lissaniska, Foxford, on the death of Patrick Reddington”.
The Meeting concluded at 5.45 p.m.