MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 13th OCTOBER, 2008, AT 3.00 p.m.

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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Mellett, was in the Chair.

The other Councillors present were:-

Cllrs. M. Mulherin, Johnnie O’Malley, A.M. Reape, E. Staunton, S. Weir, P. O’Brien, D. Ryan, H. Walsh, G. Coyle, M. McNamara, T. Quinn, S. Bourke, C. Burke, H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, P. McGuinness, J. Mee, M. Carty, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin, P. McHugh, E. Lavin, G. Murray, M. Adams, F. Chambers, A.F. O’Malley, John O’Malley,

Apology received from Cllr. J. Munnelly for inability to attend the Meeting.

The Council Staff in attendance were:-

Mr. D. Mahon, Co. Manager, Mr. J. Beirne, 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. J. Coll, Dir., Comm. & Enterprise, Mr. P. Duggan, Head of Finance, Mr. P. Mahon,

Dir. of Services, Mr. I. Douglas, Senior Planner, Mr. G. Munnelly, Sen. Ex. Engineer, Mr. A. Di Lucia, Ex. Planner, Mr. B. Munnelly, Ex. Planner, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer, Ms. C. Lynch, Clerical Officer.

Mr. M. Browne, Solicitor, was also in attendance.

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At the outset, the Cathaoirleach agreed to allow some Members to discuss a number of urgent issues.

Proposed by Cllr. M. Mulherin

Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton

Resolved:-

“That this Council calls on Mr. Eamon O Cuiv, T.D., Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, requesting the retention of the Western Development Commission”.

Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton

Seconded by Cllr. Johnnie O’Malley

Resolved:-

“That Mayo County Council calls on the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr. Brendan Smith, T.D., and the Board of Teagasc, to request a reversal of the decision to close the Teagasc Office in Crossmolina”.

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Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley

Seconded by Cllr. D. Ryan

Resolved:-

“That this Council calls on the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr. Brendan Smith, T.D., for an extension to the Farm Waste Management Scheme (FWMS) deadline beyond 31st December, 2008”.

Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett

Seconded by Cllr. G. Murray

Resolved:-

“That Mayo County Council calls on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Courts Service Board, to retain Charlestown Courthouse”.

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

Resolved:-

“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Mr. Timmy Quinn, Castlecarra, Clogher, Claremorris, on being selected “2008 FBD Young Farmer of the Year” and that Mayo County Council would recognise this achievement”.

ITEM NO. 1.

MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 30ú MEITHEAMH, 2008, 14ú IUIL, 2008 AGUS 8ú MEAN FOMHAIR, 2008, A DEIMHNIU.

TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 30th JUNE, 2008, 14th JULY, 2008 AND 8th SEPTEMBER, 2008.

Mhol Comhairleoir P. McGuinness

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 30ú Meitheamh, 2008, 14ú Iuil, 2008 agus 8ú Mean Fomhair, 2008”.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 30th June, 2008, 14th July, 2008 and 8th September, 2008, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.

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ITEM NO. 2.

PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVE FROM IARNRÓD EIREANN.

The Cathaoirleach welcomed Mr. Myles McHugh, Service Planning Manager, Southern and Western Unit, Iarnród Eireann, to the Meeting.

During his Presentation to the Council, Mr. McHugh updated the Members on Iarnród Eireann’s plans for rail services in the West of Ireland.

Following discussion, Mr. McHugh replied to queries raised by the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked Mr. McHugh for his Presentation.

It was then agreed to deal with Item Nos. 8 and 9.

ITEM NO. 8.

PRESENTATION REGARDING THE GARDA SIOCHÁNA POLICING PLAN 2009.

The Cathaoirleach welcomed Superintendent Eugene Brennan and Sergeant Joe McKenna to the Meeting.

Superintendent Brennan made a Presentation to the Council regarding the Garda Siochána Policing Plan 2009.

Following discussion, various queries raised by the Members were replied to by Superintendent Brennan and Sergeant McKenna.

The Cathaoirleach thanked Superintendent Brennan and Sergeant McKenna for their Presentation.

ITEM NO. 9.

TO APPROVE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE AND TO APPOINT 14 MEMBERS OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL TO THIS COMMITTEE.

Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, briefed the Members on this Item.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

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“That we hereby approve of the establishment of a Joint Policing Committee and that the following 14 Members of Mayo County Council be appointed to this Committee:-

(1)Councillor Eddie Staunton

(2)Councillor Tom Connolly

(3)Councillor Patsy O’Brien

(4)Councillor Austin Francis O’Malley

(5)Councillor Johnny Mee

(6)Councillor Gerry Murray

(7)Councillor Gerry Coyle

(8)Councillor Johnnie O’Malley

(9)Councillor Damien Ryan

(10)Councillor Al McDonnell

(11)Councillor Michael Carty

(12)Councillor Jimmy Maloney

(13)Councillor Michael Holmes

(14)Councillor Margaret Adams”.

ITEM NO. 3.

MAYO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2008 – 2014.

Following discussion, it was -

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Mellett, Cllrs. P. McGuinness, P. McHugh, A. McDonnell and H. Walsh be nominated to address the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, regarding the Mayo County Development Plan 2008 – 2014, on Tuesday, 4th November, 2008”.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:-

“That a Special Meeting of the Council be held on Wednesday, 29th October, 2008, at 11.00 a.m., to discuss the Mayo County Development Plan 2008 – 2014”.

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ITEM NO. 4.

TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF EXISTING CLAREMORRIS AREA OFFICE SITE – RELATED SITE AREA 0.842 ACRES AT KILCOLMAN ROAD, CLAREMORRIS, TO HSE WEST, ST. MARY’S, WESTPORT ROAD, CASTLEBAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 18th SEPTEMBER, 2008, ALREADY CIRCULATED.

Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

“That we hereby approve of the disposal of existing Claremorris Area Office site – related site area 0.842 acres at Kilcolman Road, Claremorris, to HSE West, St. Mary’s, Westport Road, Castlebar, for €750,000, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 18th September, 2008, already circulated”.

ITEM NO. 5.

TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF PLOT NO. 7 COMPRISING 0.079 HECTARES OF LAND AT MORROUGH BERNARD ROAD, FOXFORD, CO. MAYO, TO MR. KEVIN O’NEILL, STATION ROAD, FOXFORD, CO. MAYO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTCE DATED 18th SEPTEMBER, 2008, ALREADY CIRCULATED.

Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir

Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers

Resolved:-

“That we hereby approve of the disposal of Plot No. 7 comprising 0.079 hectares of Land at Morrough Bernard Road, Foxford, Co. Mayo, to Mr. Kevin O’Neill, Station Road, Foxford, Co. Mayo, for €70,000, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 18th September, 2008, already circulated”.

ITEM NO. 6.

TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF DWELLING AT 4, LEATHANMORE COURT, BANGOR ERRIS, BALLINA, CO. MAYO, TO FRANK LENEGHAN & KATHLEEN CORRIGAN, 4, LEATHANMORE COURT, BANGOR ERRIS, BALLINA, CO. MAYO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 23rd SEPTEMBER, 2008, ALREADY CIRCULATED.

Proposed by Cllr. T. Quinn

Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara

Resolved:-

“That we hereby approve of the disposal of Dwelling at 4, Leathanmore Court, Bangor Erris, Ballina, Co. Mayo, to Frank Leneghan & Kathleen

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Corrigan, 4, Leathanmore Court, Bangor Erris, Ballina, Co. Mayo, for €72,455.87, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 23rd September, 2008, already circulated”.

ITEM NO. 7.

TO APPROVE OF THE RAISING OF A LOAN OF €5m. IN RESPECT OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT SALEEN, CASTLEBAR.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee

Resolved:-

“That we hereby approve of the raising of a Loan of €5m. in respect of Housing Development at Saleen, Castlebar”.

ITEM NO. 8.

PRESENTATION REGARDING THE GARDA SIOCHÁNA POLICING PLAN 2009.

This Item was already dealt with.

ITEM NO. 9.

TO APPROVE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE AND TO APPOINT 14 MEMBERS OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL TO THIS COMMITTEE.

This Item was already dealt with.

ITEM NO. 10.

TO ADOPT DRAFT SUPPLEMENTARY DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION SCHEME 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

“That we hereby adopt Draft Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme 2008, as circulated”.

ITEM NO. 11.

TO CONSIDER MANAGER’S REPORT ON THE SUBMISSIONS TO THE DRAFT SWINFORD LOCAL AREA PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 20 (3) (D) OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000.

The Cathaoirleach declared his interest in this Item and withdrew from the Chamber.

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Proposed by Cllr. G. Murray

Seconded by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Resolved:-

“That we hereby approve of Manager’s Report on the Submissions to the Draft Swinford Local Area Plan in accordance with Section 20 (3) (D) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and direct that a Draft Swinford Local Area Plan be prepared in accordance with Manager’s Report”.

ITEM NO. 12.

TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 18th SEPTEMBER, 2008, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE RURAL COUNCIL DWELLINGHOUSE,

SEPTIC TANK TREATMENT UNIT AND ANCILLARY WORKS AT INVER, BARNATRA, BALLINA, CO. MAYO.

Proposed by Cllr. T. Quinn

Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle

Resolved:-

“That we hereby adopt Report dated 18th September, 2008, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of the construction of single rural Council Dwellinghouse, septic tank treatment unit and ancillary works at Inver, Barnatra, Ballina, Co. Mayo”.

ITEM NO. 13.

TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 1st OCTOBER, 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 ERECTION OF DWELLING-

HOUSE AT BALLYROURKE, THE NEALE, CO. MAYO.

Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan

Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien

Resolved:-

“That we hereby adopt Report dated 1st October, 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 erection of Dwellinghouse at Ballyrourke, The Neale, Co. Mayo”.

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ITEM NO. 14.

TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 6th OCTOBER, 2008, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROJECT TO PROVIDE FOR THE UPGRADING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCTION FACILITIES ON 9 PRIVATE GROUP WATER SCHEMES IN COUNTY MAYO.

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley

Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney

Resolved:-

“That we hereby adopt Report dated 6th October, 2008, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of Project to provide for the Upgrading, Operation and Maintenance of the

Production Facilities on 9 Private Group Water Schemes in County Mayo”.

ITEM NO. 15.

TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SUB PROGRAMME - INFRASTRUCTURE FUND – 2008 PROJECT – MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara

Resolved:-

“That the Council hereby note the following Grant approval from Fáilte Ireland and approve of the provision of the necessary matching funding for this Project:-

(1)Glendahork Horseshoe Walk, Tiernaur€45,000”.

ITEM NO. 16.

TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY REPORT DATED 2nd JULY, 2008, IN RESPECT OF AUGHLEAM SEWERAGE SCHEME.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara

Resolved:-

“That we hereby approve Preliminary Report dated 2nd July, 2008, in respect of Aughleam Sewerage Scheme”.

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ITEM NO. 17.

CHUN GLACÚ DEONTAS €198,750 ÓN ROINN GNÓTHAI POBAIL, TUAITHE AGUS GAELTACHTA IN AGHGAIDH COSTAS CÉ INIS BIGIL THOIR AGUS CHUN MÉID €66,250 A ÍOC IN AGHAIDH AN SCÉIM FREISIN.

Mhol Comhairleoir F. Chambers

Chuid Comhairleoir M. McNamara leis

Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-

“Go nglacainn Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo deontas sa méid €198,750 ón Roinn Gnóthai Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta in aghaidh costas Cé

Inis Bigil Thoir agus go gcuireann an Comhairle Chontae féin an suim €66,250 in aghaidh an Scéim”.

ITEM NO. 18.

NASC EU BRIEFING PROGRAMME – BRUSSELS – 2nd AND 3rd DECEMBER, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. J. Cribbin

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Mellett, Cllrs. M. Adams and P. McGuinness be nominated to attend NASC EU Briefing Programme to be held in Brussels on 2nd and 3rd December, 2008”.

ITEM NO. 19.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF WATER SUPPLY & SEWERAGE STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 23rd JANUARY, 2008 AND 30th APRIL, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Water Supply & Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee Meetings held on 23rd January, 2008 and 30th April, 2008, be noted”.

ITEM NO. 20.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 27th JUNE, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Planning and Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 27th June, 2008, be noted”.

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ITEM NO. 21.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF CULTURAL, EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 1st JULY, 2008 AND 3rd SEPTEMBER, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy Committee Meetings held on 1st July, 2008 and 3rd September, 2008, be noted”.

ITEM NO. 22.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF WESTPORT ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 10th SEPTEMBER, 2007, 19th MAY, 2008, 1st JULY, 2008, 22nd JULY, 2008 AND 11th AUGUST, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Westport Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 10th September, 2007, 19th May, 2008, 1st July, 2008, 22nd July, 2008 and 11th August, 2008, be noted”.

ITEM NO. 23.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINROBE ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 12th MAY, 2008, 9th JUNE, 2008 AND 14th JULY, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Ballinrobe Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 12th May, 2008, 9th June, 2008 and 14th July, 2008, be noted”.

ITEM NO. 24.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF SWINFORD ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 13th MAY, 2008 AND 8th JULY, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Swinford Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 13th May, 2008 and 8th July, 2008, be noted”.

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ITEM NO. 25.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 23rd JUNE, 2008 AND 28th JULY, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Castlebar Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 23rd June, 2008 and 28th July, 2008, be noted”.

ITEM NO. 26.

TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 1st JULY, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

“That Minutes of Claremorris Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 1st July, 2008, be noted”.

ITEM NO. 27.

TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR – “THE GOOD FRIDAY AGREEMENT – 10 YEARS ON” – TO BE HELD IN CLIFDEN STATION HOUSE HOTEL, CLIFDEN, CO. GALWAY, ON 24th AND 25th OCTOBER, 2008.

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

“That Cllrs. G. Coyle, P. McHugh and E. Staunton be nominated to attend Seminar – “The Good Friday Agreement – 10 Years On” – to be held in Clifden Station House Hotel, Clifden, Co. Galway, on 24th and 25th October, 2008”.

ITEM NO. 28.

TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – “GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE – CONNECTING NATURE, PEOPLE AND PLACES” – TO BE HELD IN THE GRAND HOTEL, MALAHIDE, CO. DUBLIN, ON 4th AND 5th NOVEMBER, 2008.

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.

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Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

“That Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, A. McDonnell, A.M. Reape and D. Ryan be nominated to attend Conference – “Green Infrastructure – Connecting Nature, People and Places” – to be held in the Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin, on 4th and 5th November, 2008”.

ITEM NO. 29.

TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND LOCAL AUTHORITY MEMBERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL WINTER SEMINAR 2008 TO BE HELD IN THE TF ROYAL HOTEL, CASTLEBAR, CO. MAYO, ON 26th AND 27th NOVEMBER, 2008.

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.

ITEM NO. 30.

TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND NATIONAL TOURISM CONFERENCE – “CO-OPERATION AND INTEGRATION – THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL TOURISM” – TO BE HELD IN THE FALLS HOTEL, ENNISTYMON, CO. CLARE, FROM 27th TO 29th NOVEMBER, 2008.

The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh

Resolved:-

“That Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, M. Carty, G. Coyle, H. Kenny, P. McHugh, M. Mulherin, P. O’Brien, T. Quinn, A.M. Reape and S. Weir be nominated to attend National Tourism Conference – “Co-Operation and Integration – The Key to Successful Tourism” – to be held in the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, from 27th to 29th November, 2008”.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams

Resolved:-

“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Mellett, be nominated to attend Mayoral Reception and Function to be held in Haigh Hall, Haigh, Wigan, Lancashire, England, on 24th October, 2008, and that the necessary expenditure be hereby approved”.

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Seminar – Bunclody, Co. Wexford – 31st October and 1st November, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. J. Cribbin

Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir

Resolved:-

“That Cllrs. G. Coyle and P. McGuinness be nominated to attend Seminar – “The Local Government Budget 2009” – to be held in the Carlton Millrace Hotel, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, on 31st October and 1st November, 2008”.

NOTICES OF MOTION.

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(a)“Calling on Mayo County Council to release figures for applicants

to date who have applied for the following Schemes since

commencement (2008):-

(a)Housing Aid for older people;

(b)Mobility and Housing Grant Scheme;

(c)Housing Adaptation Grant for people with disability

Also to supply figures for Grants paid and approved area by area

(7 Electoral Areas) to date”.

Following discussion on this Notice of Motion, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, replied setting out the current position in relation to the

above Schemes.

(b)“That Mayo County Council issues a report outlining what capital

projects it intends to proceed with in 2008 i.e. sewerage and water.

The amount of money that will have to be provided by Mayo

County Council under the Polluter Pay Directive”.

Following discussion, Notice of Motion dated 25th August, 2008, as

circulated, was accepted by the Council.

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Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness

Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell

Resolved:-

“That “Standing Orders” be suspended in order to allow the Meeting to continue”.

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(c)“That in accordance with Section 13 of the Planning and

Development Act 2000, the Mayo County Development Plan 2008 –

2014 be varied as follows:-

Proposed Variation:

That Appendix 1: Roads: Table 1:7 Strategically Important

Regional Roads, be amended as follows:-

Delete under:

Road numbers from this table 1:7

“R310” Ballina - Pontoon

“R294” Ballina - Bonniconlon

“R314” Ballina - Killala

Reasons for Variation:

In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development of

this general area, the traffic volumes now or in to the foreseeable

future on these regional roads does not warrant its inclusion with

National Road in the county for special planning restrictions as

stated in Section 4.2.6. of the Development Plan. The proper

planning and sustainable development of this general area can