MINUTES OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN ÁRAS AN CHONTAE, CASTLEBAR, ON MONDAY, 8th OCTOBER, 2012, AT 3.00 p.m.
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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. C. Burke, was in the Chair.
The other Councillors present were:-
Cllrs. G. Ginty, J. Munnelly, J. O’Hara, A.M. Reape, E. Staunton, S. Weir, R. Conway-Walsh, G. Coyle, M. Holmes, M. McNamara, F. Durcan, B.K. Gavin, H. Kenny, M. Kilcoyne, E. McCormack, A. McDonnell, M. Burke, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin, R. Finn, P. O’Brien, D. Ryan, E. Lavin, J. Maloney, J. Mellett, M. Adams,
A.F. O’Malley, John O’Malley.
Apology received from Cllr. P. Flynn for inability to attend the Meeting.
The Council Staff in attendance were:-
Mr. P. Hynes, Co. Manager, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Duggan, Head of Finance, Mr. M. Keating, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Benson, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. J. McMyles, A/Senior Planner, Ms. D. Cunningham, Sen. Ex. Planner, Ms. C. Gilligan, Asst. Planner, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.
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Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Mary Morley & family, Cloonfaughna, Bekan, Claremorris, on the death of her Husband, P.J., who was a former Member of Mayo County Council and that the Meeting be adjourned as a mark of respect”.
The Cathaoirleach and CountyManager, on their own behalf and on behalf of the Staff, associated themselves with the Vote of Sympathy passed.
Many tributes were paid to the late P.J. Morley who had been a Member of MayoCounty Council for 32 years.
It was agreed to deal with Item Nos. 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 20 and 21 as listed on the Agenda.
ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 10ú MEÁN FÓMHAIR, 2012, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 10th SEPTEMBER, 2012.
Mhol Comhairleoir A. McDonnell
Chuid Comhairleoir J. Mellett leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
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“Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci de Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 10ú Méan Fómhair, 2012”.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of MayoCounty Council Meetings held on 10th September, 2012, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
ITEM NO. 2.
PRESENTATION ON “THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY”.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the November Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 3.
TO CONSIDER REPORT ON PROPOSED MARY ROBINSON LIBRARY AND VISITOR CENTRE AT EMMETT STREET, BALLINA.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the November Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 4.
FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR NINE MONTHS ENDED 30th SEPTEMBER, 2012.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the November Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 5.
EMPLOYMENT AND ENTERPRISE.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the November Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 6.
TO APPROVE OF PAYMENT OF CONTRIBUTION OF €10,000 TO MAYO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION GROUP.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the payment of contribution of €10,000 to Mayo Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Group”.
ITEM NO. 7.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 2nd AUGUST, 2012, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001 AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED MULTI-USE GAMES AREA AND BALL WALL AT CARROW-
KIBBOCK UPPER, BALLYCASTLE, CO. MAYO.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 2nd August, 2012, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposed Multi-Use Games Area and Ball Wall at Carrowkibbock Upper, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo”.
ITEM NO. 8.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 5th SEPTEMBER, 2012, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001 AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI USE SPORTS FACILITY (MUGA) AND A FULL SIZE TENNIS COURT AT BRABAZON PARK, SWINFORD, CO. MAYO.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 5th September, 2012, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposed development of a Multi Use Sports Facility (MUGA) and a full size Tennis Court at Brabazon Park, Swinford, Co. Mayo”.
ITEM NO. 9.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 17th SEPTEMBER, 2012, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001 AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE TOWNLAND OF CORCLOGH, BÉAL AN MHUIRTHEAD, WASTEWATER PUMPING STATION AT THE QUAY, BÉAL AN MHUIRTHEAD AND WASTEWATER PUMPING STATION AT THE JUNCTION OF THE BLACKSOD ROAD AND THE ‘BURMA’ ROAD, BÉAL AN MHUIRTHEAD.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 17th September, 2012, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposed construction of a Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Townland of Corclogh, Béal An Mhuirthead, Wastewater Pumping Station at the Quay, Béal An Mhuirthead and Wastewater Pumping Station at the junction of the Blacksod Road and the ‘Burma’ Road, Béal An Mhuirthead”.
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ITEM NO. 10.
TO CONSIDER MANAGER’S REPORT ON SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED ON THE PROPOSED MATERIAL ALTERATIONS TO THE DRAFT IRELAND WEST AIRPORT KNOCK LOCAL AREA PLAN 2012 – 2018, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 20 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000 – 2010 AND TO MAKE THE PLAN.
Having considered Manager’s Report on Submissions received on the proposed Material Alterations to the Draft Ireland West Airport Knock Local Area Plan 2012 – 2018, it was -
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby make the Ireland West Airport Knock Local Area Plan 2012 – 2018, as amended, in accordance with Section 20 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 – 2010”.
ITEM NO. 11.
(a)TO CONSIDER MANAGER’S REPORT ON THE MATERIAL ALTERATIONS
TO THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE SWINFORD LOCAL AREA
PLAN 2009 – 2015, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 20 OF THE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000 – 2010;
(b)TO MAKE THE AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN.
Having considered Manager’s Report on the Material Alterations to the proposed Amendment of the Swinford Local Area Plan 2009 – 2015, it was -
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That all lands in Site C1 be zoned New Residential Phase 2”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby make the Swinford Local Area Plan 2009 – 2015, as amended, in accordance with Section 20 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 – 2010”.
ITEM NO. 12.
TO CONSIDER MANAGER’S REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF THE MAYOCOUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2008 – 2014 AND THE PREPARATION OF A NEW COUNTYDEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, introduced this Item to the Members.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That having considered Manager’s Report on the Review of the Mayo County Development Plan 2008 – 2014, we hereby approve the preparation of a new County Development Plan”.
Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, informed the Members that the Review of the CastlebarTown and Environs Development Plan was also at a similar stage as the CountyDevelopment Plan and had a similar timeframe. He said the Manager’s Report was circulated to the Councillors in the Castlebar Electoral Area and will be listed on the Agenda for the next Area Meeting. He requested the Members to agree that the Castlebar Area Committee would deal with the Environs Area part of the Castlebar Town Development Plan until such time as it is necessary for the full Council to become involved in accordance with the legislation and as has been done with previous Plans.
ITEM NO. 13.
TO CONSIDER ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 85 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF FINNEY BRIDGE PROJECT.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Resolved:-
“That we hereby enter into an Agreement with Galway County Council in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of Finney Bridge Project”.
ITEM NO. 14.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF HOUSING STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 19th APRIL, 2012.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the November Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 15.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 28th JUNE, 2012.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the November Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 16.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BELMULLET ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 5th JUNE, 2012.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the November Meeting of the Council.
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ITEM NO. 17.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 6th JUNE, 2012 AND 4th JULY, 2012.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the November Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 18.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF SWINFORD ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 26th JUNE, 2012.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the November Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 19.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 12th JULY, 2012.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the November Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 20.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIAVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR – “COLLECING LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE – DEALING WITH HOUSEHOLDS ON LOW INCOMES” – TO BE HELD IN THE WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL, CASTLEBAR STREET, WESTPORT, CO. MAYO, ON 12th AND 13th OCTOBER, 2012.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
ITEM NO. 21.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR – “SEPTIC TANK CASE STUDIES – SOLVING THE PROBLEMS” – TO BE HELD IN THE WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL, CASTLEBAR STREET, WESTPORT, CO. MAYO, ON 19th AND 20th OCTOBER, 2012.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
Proposed by Cllr. J. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. G. Coyle be nominated to attend Seminar – “Septic Tank Case Studies – Solving the Problems” – to be held in the Westport Plaza Hotel, Castlebar Street, Westport, Co. Mayo, ON 19th and 20th October, 2012”.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Resolved:-
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“That Mr. Charlie Lambert, Sports Co-Ordinator, Mayo Sports Partnership, be invited to address a Meeting of the Council”.
Proposed by Cllr. C. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That the November Meeting of the Council be held on Monday, 5th November, 2012, at 3.00 p.m.”.
Conference – Rosscarbery, Co. Cork – 12th to 14th October, 2012.
Proposed by Cllr. S. Weir
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. A. McDonnell and P. O’Brien be nominated to attend Conference – “Michael Collins and the Creation of Irish Democracy” – to be held in the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, West Cork, Co. Cork, from 12th to 14th October, 2012”.
Conference – Enfield, Co. Meath – 16th October, 2012.
Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. G. Coyle and D. Ryan be nominated to attend Conference – “Maximising the Use of Rural Resources” – to be held in Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, Co. Meath, on 16th October, 2012”.
Conference – Dublin – 17th to 19th October, 2012.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. C. Burke, be nominated to attend 4th International Conference on Ocean Energy 2012 – to be held in the Convention Centre, Dublin, from 17th to 19th October, 2012”.
Seminar – Glaslough, Co. Monaghan – 19th to 21st October, 2012.
Proposed by Cllr. J. O’Hara
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. E. McCormack and D. Ryan be nominated to attend Seminar – “Publication of the Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2012 – What will it mean for Local Authorities?” – to be held in Castle Leslie, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, from 19th to 21st October, 2012”.
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Seminar – Tralee, Co. Kerry – 2nd and 3rd November, 2012.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. H. Kenny and A. McDonnell be nominated to attend Seminar – “Debt Settlement” – to be held in the Manor West Hotel, Killarney Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry, on 2nd and 3rd November, 2012”.
NOTICES OF MOTION.
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It was agreed to defer Notices of Motion (a) to (c) inclusive, as listed on the Agenda, to the November Meeting of the Council.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. R. Conway-Walsh
Seconded by Cllr. G. Murray
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Kay & Kevin Sheridan, Main Street, Belmullet, on the death of Carmel Sheridan”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. E. Lavin
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Durkin family, Carrowbeg, Swinford, on the death of their Mother, Sadie”.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Emer Cawe & family, Claremorris Road, Ballinrobe, on the death of her Husband, John”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Gallagher and Heffron families, Kilfian, Ballina, on the death of Mrs. Anne Gallagher”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the family of the late ArchdeaconSean Durkan, 79, The Glebe, Ballina, Co. Mayo”.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Quinn family, Primrose Hill, Ballina, on the death of Mrs. Ita Quinn”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Devers family, Drinaghan, Kilglass, Co. Sligo, on the death of Mrs. Doris Devers”.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. M. Holmes
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Sean Moran, Tom Clarke Place, Ballina, on the death of his Daughter, Doris”.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. M. Holmes
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the O’Boyle family, 70, St. Patrick’s Estate, Ballina, on the death of Nigel O’Boyle”.
The Meeting adjourned at 3.45 p.m.