MINUTES OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN ÁRAS AN CHONTAE, CASTLEBAR, ON MONDAY, 11th FEBRUARY, 2013, 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. 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, G. Murray, A.F. O’Malley, John O’Malley.
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. P. Mahon, Dir. of Services, Mr. M. Keating, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Benson, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. I. Douglas, Senior Planner, Ms. D. Cunningham, Sen. Ex. Planner, Mr. S. Smyth, Sen. Ex. Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.
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Proposed by Cllr. C. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Bernadette Kneafsey & family, Cartron House, Moor End Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, on the death of her Husband, Joe, former Mayor of Calderdale, West Yorkshire”.
The CountyManager associated himself with the Vote of Sympathy passed.
ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 7ú EANAIR, 2013 AGUS 14ú EANAIR, 2013, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 7th JANUARY, 2013 AND 14th JANUARY, 2013.
Mhol Comhairleoir J. Mellett
Chuid Comhairleoir M. McNamara leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
“Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci de Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 7ú Eanair, 2013 agus 14ú Eanair, 2013”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of MayoCounty Council Meetings held on 7th January, 2013 and 14th January, 2013, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
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ITEM NO. 2.
TO ADOPT DRAFT BYE-LAWS FOR THE REGULATION OF BURIAL GROUNDS IN COUNTYMAYO.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett
Resolved:-
“That this Item be referred back to the Environmental Policy and Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee for further consideration”.
ITEM NO. 3.
PRESENTATION BY COMHAIRLE NA nÓG.
A Presentation entitled “Positive Mental Health” was given to the Members by EdGannon, Fionnuala Cahill, Mary Maughan and Orinta Bautrenaite, on behalf of Comhairle na nÓg.
Following the Presentation and discussion, various queries raised by the Members were replied to by Comhairle na nÓg.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the members of Comhairle na nÓg for their informative Presentation.
ITEM NO. 4.
PRESENTATION ON FIX YOUR STREET CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT.
Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, introduced this Item to the Members.
Mr. P. Carroll, Head of Information Systems and Mr. R. Love, I.T. Project Leader, gave a Presentation to the Council on Fix Your Street Customer Relationship Management.
Following the Presentation and discussion, the Cathaoirleach thanked Mr. Carroll and Mr. Love for their Presentation.
ITEM NO. 5.
TO MAKE AN ORDER TO DECLARE THE ROADS ON ATTACHED SCHEDULE TO BE PUBLIC ROADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11 OF THE ROADS ACT, 1993.
Proposed by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That we hereby make an Order to declare the Roads on attached Schedule to be Public Roads in accordance with Section 11 of the Roads Act, 1993”.
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S C H E D U L E
No. / Townland / Description / Length (m)1. / Smuttanagh (Manulla) / Extension of the L57642 southwards for a distance of 785 metres to its junction with L1707 at Smuttanagh, Manulla / 785
2. / Massbrook South / From its junction with the R315 running south and west for a distance of 580m to its junction with the L17224 / 580
3. / Cloonkeen / From its junction with the N5 National Road in Cloonkeen running south for a distance of 400m / 400
4. / Tawnycoolawee / From its junction with the L1724 in Loughrusheen Td. running south for a distance of 1130m to its junction with the L5717 / 1130
5. / Cloonan (1) / Extension of the L58501 southwards for a distance of 130m in Cloonan / 130
6. / Cloonan (2) / The road running westwards from the L1811 in Islandeady for a distance of 360m to its junction with the L58501 / 360
7. / Carrowbrinoge / Extension of the L57171 north and east for a distance of 530m / 530
8. / Derrycourane / Extension of the Local Road L54224 running west and north for a distance of 130m in the townland of Derrycooraune / 130
9. / Ballinamarrogue / From its junction with the L18133 running west and north for a distance of 140m in the townland of Ballinamarrogue / 140
10. / Carrowskeheen / From its junction with the L5708 running south for a distance of 970m in the townland of Carrowskeheen / 970
11. / Barrackland / From its junction with the N60 running eastwards for a distance of 370m in the townland of Barrackland / 370
12. / Derrylea / From its junction with the N5 National Primary Road running southwards for a distance of 300m to its junction with the L1710 in the townland of Derrylea / 300
13. / Cranmore / From its junction with the N84 National Secondary Road running westwards for a distance of 360m in the townland of Cranmore / 360
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14. / Lissaniska / From its junction with the L1701 running eastwards for a distance of 230m / 23015. / Derryharriff / From its junction with the L1724 running southwards for a distance of 380m in the townland of Derryharriff / 380
16. / Dooleague / From its junction with the N5 National Primary Road running northwards for a distance of 90m in the townland of Dooleague / 90
17. / Kilbride / Extension of the L16003 east, north and westwards for a distance of 700m / 700
18. / Curraghmore (1) / From its junction with the L1721 running eastwards for a distance of 320m in the townland of Curraghmore / 320
19. / Curraghmore (2) / From its junction with the L1721 running south-eastwards for a distance of 430m in the townland of Curraghmore / 430
20. / Keelogues Old / From its junction with the L27065 running south and west for a distance of 140m / 140
21. / Carrowcastle / From its junction with the R321 Regional Road running south-westwards and southwards for a distance of 305m / 305
22. / Lenasillagh / From its junction with the L5712 running south-eastwards for a distance of 240m / 240
23. / Cloonconra / From its junction with the N58 National Secondary Road running south-eastwards for a distance of 440m / 440
24. / Srahnalong / From its junction with the R300 Regional Road running westwards for a distance of 740m / 740
25. / Mayo Abbey / From its junction with the L1505 Local Road in Mayo Abbey running north eastwards for a distance of 85m / 85
26. / Barnakillew / From its junction with the N84 east for a distance of 105m in the townland of Barnakillew / 105
27. / Cuillare / The roads and footpaths within the housing development known as Cois Bhaile Estate from its junction with the L1706 running west for a distance of 90 metres in the townland of Cuillare, Belcarra / 90
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It was then agreed to deal with Item Nos. 6 and 7 together.
ITEM NO. 6.
TO NOTE 2013 NATIONAL ROADS ALLOCATIONS FROM THE NATIONAL ROADS AUTHORITY AND TO CONSIDER ARRANGEMENTS FOR ROADWORKS SCHEME 2013.
ITEM NO. 7.
TO NOTE 2013 GRANT ALLOCATIONS FOR REGIONAL AND LOCAL ROADS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND TO CONSIDER ARRANGEMENTS FOR ROADWORKS SCHEME 2013.
Mr. P. Mahon, Dir. of Services, outlined details of Item Nos. 6 and 7 to the Members.
Following discussion, it was -
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara
Resolved:-
“That the 2013 National Roads Allocations from the National Roads Authority, as circulated, be noted by the Council”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara
Resolved:-
That the 2013 Grant Allocations for Regional and Local Roads from the Department of Transport, as circulated, be noted by the Council”.
ITEM NO. 8.
PROCUREMENT UPDATE.
Mr. P. Duggan, Head of Finance, outlined details of this Item to the Members.
Following discussion, it was -
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara
Resolved:-
“That Report dated 1st February, 2013, from Mr. J. Maughan, Procurement Officer, as circulated, be noted by the Council”.
ITEM NO. 9.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 25th JANUARY, 2013, 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 FOUR BEDROOM SINGLE-STOREY DWELLINGHOUSE TOGETHER WITH DOMESTIC SHED, PROPRIETARY EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT, PERCOLATION AREA AND ANCILLARY SITE WORKS AT AN t-INBHÉAR, BARNATRA, BALLINA. CO. MAYO.
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Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 25th January, 2013, 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 four bedroom single-storey Dwellinghouse together with domestic shed, proprietary effluent treatment plant, percolation area and ancillary site works at An t-Inbhéar, Barnatra, Ballina, Co. Mayo”.
ITEM NO. 10.
COMMEMORATION STRATEGY.
Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, briefed the Members on this Item.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Murray
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. R. Conway-Walsh be appointed to the Commemoration Strategy Committee”.
Proposed by Cllr. R. Finn
Seconded by Cllr. G. Murray
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. M. Kilcoyne be appointed to the Commemoration Strategy Committee”.
ITEM NO. 11.
(a)TO CONSIDER MANAGER’S REPORT ON PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 OF
THE CASTLEBARTOWN AND ENVIRONS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2008 –
2014;
(b)TO MAKE PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 OF THE CASTLEBARTOWN AND
ENVIRONS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2008 - 2014 UNDER SECTION 13 OF THE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2010.
Having considered Manager’s Report on Proposed Variation No. 3 of the Castlebar Town and Environs Development Plan 2008 – 2014, it was -
Proposed by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Seconded by Cllr. E. McCormack
Resolved:-
“That we hereby make Proposed Variation No. 3 of the Castlebar Town and Environs Development Plan 2008 – 2014, in accordance with Manager’s Report, as circulated, and Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act, 2010”.
ITEM NO. 12.
(a)TO CONSIDER DRAFT CLAREMORRIS LOCAL AREA PLAN AND
MANAGER’S REPORTON SUBMISSIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
20 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000 – 2011;
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(b)TO MAKE THE CLAREMORRIS LOCAL AREA PLAN AS RECOMMENDED IN
MANAGER’S REPORT WITH OR WITHOUT AMENDMENT.
It was agreed to defer this Item.
ITEM NO. 13.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 20th SEPTEMBER, 2012.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 20th September, 2012, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 14.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CULTURAL, EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 7th NOVEMBER, 2012.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. E. McCormack
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 7th November, 2012, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 15.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BELMULLET ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 4th SEPTEMBER, 2012 AND 26th SEPTEMBER, 2012.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Belmullet Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 4th September, 2012 and 26th September, 2012, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 16.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 7th NOVEMBER, 2012.
Proposed by Cllr. R. Finn
Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Claremorris Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 7th November, 2012, be noted”.
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ITEM NO. 17.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF SWINFORD ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 13th NOVEMBER, 2012.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Swinford Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 13th November, 2012, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 18.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR – “HEALTH ISSUES PERTAINING TO LOCAL AUTHORITY HOUSING” – TO BE HELD IN THE WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL, CASTLEBAR STREET, WESTPORT, CO. MAYO, ON 22nd AND 23rd FEBRUARY, 2013.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
ITEM NO. 19.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR – “ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS” – TO BE HELD IN THE KINGSVALLEY HOTEL, MERLIN PARK, DUBLIN ROAD, GALWAY CITY, ON 1st AND 2nd MARCH, 2013.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
ITEM NO. 20.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR – “LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERISM” – TO BE HELD IN THE MANOR WEST HOTEL, KILLARNEY ROAD, TRALEE, CO. KERRY, ON 8th AND 9th MARCH, 2013.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
Seminar – Tralee, Co. Kerry – 8th and 9th February, 2013.
Proposed by Cllr. J. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That the attendance of Cllr. R. Finn at Seminar – “Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012” – held in the Manor West Hotel, Killarney Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry, on 8th and 9th February, 2013, be hereby approved”.
Seminar – New Ross, Co. Wexford – 15th and 16th February, 2013.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
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“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. C. Burke, be nominated to attend Association of Municipal Authorities Spring Seminar 2013 – “Putting People First – Local Government Reform – Real or Imaginary?” – to be held in Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, Co. Wexford, on 15th and 16th February, 2013”.
Conference – Thurles, Co. Tipperary – 28th February and 1st March, 2013.
Proposed by Cllr. J. O’Hara
Seconded by Cllr. E. McCormack
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. E. Staunton be nominated to attend Mid-West Regional Authority Annual Conference – “Economic Recovery – Progress in the Regions” – to be held in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on 28th February and 1st March, 2013”.
NOTICES OF MOTION.
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(a)“That the Members request an explanation from the CountyManager of how
a supposedly independent Procurement Officer employed by MayoCounty
Council, in the name of Mr. John Maughan, can also be employed as a
sports correspondent at the same time with the Mayo Advertiser, a paper
which MayoCounty Council does business with”.
As this Notice of Motion was not proposed, it was dropped.
(b)“Calling on Mayo County Council to examine the impact the proposals and
cost cutting measures in the Local Government Reform Document “Putting
People First” will have on CountyMayo”.
As this Notice of Motion was not proposed, it was dropped.
(c)Proposed by Cllr. R. Conway-Walsh
Seconded by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Resolved:-
“Calling on MayoCounty Council to carry out immediate inspections to
ensure that all Playgrounds and access to Playgrounds in the County are
suitable for Children with special needs. To make certain the provision of
new equipment and the adaptation of existing Playgrounds so that children
with disabilities are not discriminated against in the County”.
(d)“That this Council resolves to request the Minister for the Environment to
amend the legislation in relation to private rented dwellings to enable the
PRTB to publish on their website the landlord’s name, in the case of all
rented accommodation, thus ensuring more transparency and thereby
ensuring that landlords take more responsibility for the behaviour of their
tenants. If adopted, circulate to all Councils seeking their support and
seek the support of our five Mayo T.D.’s”.
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Proposed by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett
Resolved:-
“That this Notice of Motion be referred to the Housing Strategic Policy
Committee for further consideration”.
(e)“In relation to the Anti Social Behaviour Strategy adopted by this Council,
please let me have the following information:-
- The number of complaints received regarding drug related activity,
non drug related activity, nuisance behaviour;
- How many persons have been interviewed;
- The number of warning letters issued;
- The number of exclusion orders issued;
- The number of tenancies terminated;
- Have applicants for housing support in private rented accommodation, and who have been involved in anti social behaviour, been informed;
- “…… they risk losing all housing support……”.
Report dated 7th February, 2013, from Mr. M. Keating, A/Dir. of Services, as circulated, was accepted by the Council.
Proposed by Cllr. C. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That the March Meeting of the Council be held on Monday, 4th March, 2013, at 3.00 p.m.”.
Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, informed the Members that a Workshop in relation to the Mayo County Development Plan 2014 – 2020, has been arranged for Monday, 25th February, 2013, at 2.00 p.m., and that he would arrange for the Members to be informed accordingly.
The Cathaoirleach informed the Members of an Invitation which he had received to attend the Leeds-Mayo Association Annual Dinner held in Leeds on Saturday, 9th February, 2013.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That the attendance of the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. C. Burke, at Leeds-Mayo Association Annual Dinner held in The Irish Centre, York Road, Leeds, on Saturday, 9th February, 2013, be hereby approved and that the necessary expenditure be also approved”.
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RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Mr. & Mrs. Padraic and Fiona Ryan & family, Johnsfort, Swinford, on the tragic death of their Daughter, Tara”
Proposed by Cllr. J. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Cannon family, Mucklagh, Carraholly, Westport, on the death of Tim Cannon”.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. May O’Brien and the Veldon family, Garrywadreen, Claremorris, on the death of Paddy Veldon”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the McHale family, BartraHeights, Killala, on the death of Seamus McHale”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Massey family, Carn, Carrowmore-Lacken, Ballina, on the death of Mrs. Jane Massey”.
The Meeting concluded at 6.30 p.m.