MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE BOARDROOM, CREDIT UNION HOUSE, MAIN STREET, BALLINROBE, CO. MAYO, ON MONDAY, 8th JUNE, 2015, AT 3.00 p.m.
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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. D. Ryan, was in the Chair.
The other Councillors present were:-
Cllrs. N. Cruise, G. Ginty, M. Loftus, J. Munnelly, J. O’Hara, A.M. Reape, M. Smyth, S. Weir, C. Burke, L. Chambers, F. Durcan, B.K. Gavin, H. Kenny, M. Kilcoyne, A. McDonnell, T. Ruane, J. Caulfield, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin, R. Finn, G. Murray, P. O’Brien, R. Conway-Walsh, G. Coyle, M. Holmes, C. Hyland, T. McGuire, P. McNamara, B. Mulroy.
The Council Staff in attendance were:-
Mr. P. Hynes, Chief Executive, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. McHale, A/Meetings Administrator, Mr. P. Duggan, Head of Finance, Mr. P. Mahon, Dir. of Services, Mr. M. Keating, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Philbin, A/Head of Mayo Enterprise, Mr. D. Minton, Comm. Development Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.
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At the outset, Ms. Eleanor Mannion, Chairperson, Ballinrobe Credit Union and Ms. Mary Jackson, Tacú Ballinrobe Family Resource Centre,addressed the Meeting and welcomed everybody to Credit Union House, Ballinrobe.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McNamara
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Kathleen Conway and family, Dooniver, Achill, on the death of her Husband, Pat, who was a former Member of Mayo County Council and that the Meeting be adjourned at 5.00 p.m. as a mark of respect”.
Many tributes were paid to the late Pat Conway.
Proposed by Cllr. R. Conway-Walsh
Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Eva Reilly and family, Curlew Hill, Shore Road, Belmullet, on the death of her Husband, Noel”.
Proposed by Cllr. C. Hyland
Seconded by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. ColletteGalvin and family, Park Road, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, on the tragic death of her Husband, Michael”.
The Cathaoirleach and Chief Executive, on their own behalf and on behalf of the Staff, associated themselves with the Votes of Sympathy passed.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Resolved:-
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“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Mayo on winning the All-Ireland Under-12 Schoolboys Football Association of Ireland Inter League Trophy”.
Many tributes were paid to the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. D. Ryan, for the manner in which he carried out his duties as Cathaoirleach over the past year.
ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 29ú AIBREÁN, 2015 AGUS 11ú BEALTAINE, 2015, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 29th APRIL, 2015 AND 11th MAY, 2015.
Mhol Comhairleoir A. McDonnell
Chuid Comhairleoir J. Munnelly leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
“Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci de Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 29ú Aibreán, 2015 agus 11ú Bealtaine, 2015”.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of MayoCounty Council Meetings held on 29th April, 2015 and 11th May, 2015, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
ITEM NO. 2.
UPDATE ON GRID WEST PROJECT.
It was agreed to deal with this Item later in the Meeting.
ITEM NO. 3.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 19th MARCH, 2015, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001 (AS AMENDED) AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001 (AS AMENDED), IN RESPECT OF SMARTER TRAVEL PROPOSALS AT CLAREMORRIS.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 19th March, 2015, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended) and the Local Government Act, 2001 (as amended), in respect of Smarter Travel Proposals at Claremorris”.
ITEM NO. 4.
TO ADOPT MAYO INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2015 – 2020.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Mayo Investment Strategy 2015 – 2020, as circulated”.
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ITEM NO. 5.
PRESENTATION AND UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED MARY ROBINSON CENTRE IN BALLINA.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the July Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 6.
TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE REGIONAL HEALTH FORUM, WEST, CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR HENRY KENNY.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. T. Connolly be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Regional Health Forum, West, created by the resignation of Councillor Henry Kenny”.
ITEM NO. 7.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 0.021 HA. OF LAND MARKED PLOT “A” AND O.O20 HA. OF LAND MARKED PLOT “B” AT KNOCKTHOMAS DRIVE, CASTLEBAR, TO WESTERN CARE ASSOCIATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 183 NOTICE DATED 28th APRIL, 2015, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Seconded by Cllr. F. Durcan
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of 0.021 ha. of Land marked Plot “A” and 0.020 ha. of Land marked Plot “B” at Knockthomas Drive, Castlebar, to Western Care Association, for €9,934.00, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 28th April, 2015, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 8.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF DWELLING AT 20, DRUMCONLON CLOSE, CASTLEBAR, CO. MAYO, TO EOIN McGREAL, BREAFFY, CASTLEBAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 183 NOTICE DATED 13th MAY, 2015, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Seconded by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of Dwelling at 20, Drumconlon Close, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, to Eoin McGreal, Breaffy, Castlebar, for €65,000.00, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 13th May, 2015, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 9.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF SITE COMPRISING OF PROPERTY 5,863m2AND LANDS ON 8.21 ACRES AT DRUMCONLAN, CASTLEBAR, CO. MAYO, TO OPENSPARKZ HOLDINGS LTD., IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 183 NOTICE DATED 27th MAY, 2015, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Following discussion, it was -
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Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. J. Munnelly
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of Site comprising of property 5,863m2 and Lands on 8.21 acres at Drumconlan, Castlebar, to Mayo, to OpenSparkz Holdings Ltd., for €700,000.00, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 27th May, 2015, already circulated”.
Proposed by Cllr. F. Durcan
Seconded by Cllr. G. Ginty
“That this Item be deferred to the July Meeting of the Council”.
A Vote was taken on the Motion as proposed by Cllr. F. Durcan and seconded by Cllr. G. Ginty which resulted as follows:-
FOR AGAINST
Cllr. L. ChambersCllr. C. Burke
Cllr. R. Conway-WalshCllr. J. Caulfield
Cllr. F. DurcanCllr. T. Connolly
Cllr. B.K. GavinCllr. G. Coyle
Cllr. G. GintyCllr. J. Cribbin
Cllr. M. KilcoyneCllr. N. Cruise
Cllr. M. LoftusCllr. R. Finn
Cllr. B. MulroyCllr. M. Holmes
Cllr. G. MurrayCllr. H. Kenny
Cllr. A.M. ReapeCllr. A. McDonnell
Cllr. T. RuaneCllr. T. McGuire
Cllr. S. WeirCllr. P. McNamara
Cllr. J. Munnelly
Cllr. P. O’Brien
Cllr. J. O’Hara
Cllr. D. Ryan
Cllr. M. Smyth
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12 17
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There was one abstention.
As the Vote resulted in 12 For and 17 Against, the Cathaoirleach declared the Motion lost.
A Vote was then taken on the Motion as proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny and seconded by Cllr. J. Munnelly which resulted as follows:-
FOR AGAINST
Cllr. C. BurkeCllr. R. Conway-Walsh
Cllr. J. CaulfieldCllr. F. Durcan
Cllr. L. ChambersCllr. G. Ginty
Cllr. T. ConnollyCllr. G. Murray
Cllr. G. CoyleCllr. T. Ruane
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FOR AGAINST
Cllr. J. Cribin
Cllr. N. Cruise
Cllr. R. Finn
Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Cllr. M. Holmes
Cllr. H. Kenny
Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Cllr. M. Loftus
Cllr. A. McDonnell
Cllr. T. McGuire
Cllr. P. McNamara
Cllr. B. Mulroy
Cllr. J. Munnelly
Cllr. P. O’Brien
Cllr. J. O’Hara
Cllr. A.M. Reape
Cllr. D. Ryan
Cllr. M. Smyth
Cllr. S. Weir
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24 5
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There was one abstention.
As the Vote resulted in 24 For and 5 Against, the Cathaoirleach declared the Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10.
TO NOTE -
(a)ANNUAL REPORT OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR
PERIOD 1st JANUARY, 2014 TO 23rd APRIL, 2015;
(b)MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE AUDITED
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 2013,
AND REPORT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUDITOR THEREON.
(a)Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn
Resolved:-
“That Annual Report of MayoCounty Council Audit Committee for period
1st January, 2014 to 23rd April, 2015, as circulated, be noted”.
(b)Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn
Resolved:-
“That MayoCounty Council Audit Committee Report on the Audited Annual
Financial Statement for Year ended 31st December, 2013, and Report of the
Local Government Auditor thereon, as circulated, be noted”.
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ITEM NO. 11.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CULTURAL, EDUCATION, HERITAGE, CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 20th FEBRUARY, 2015.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Cultural, Education, Heritage, Corporate Affairs and Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 20th February, 2015, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 12.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETINGS HELD ON 4th DECEMBER, 2014, 15th JANUARY, 2015, 19th FEBRUARY, 2015 AND 30th MARCH, 2015.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Seconded by Cllr. B.K. Gavin
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Castlebar Municipal District Meetings held on 4th December, 2014, 15th January, 2015, 19th February, 2015 and 30th March, 2015, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 13.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING HELD ON 26th MARCH, 2015.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. R. Finn
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Claremorris Municipal District Meeting held on 26th March, 2015, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 14.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINA MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING HELD ON 20th APRIL, 2015.
Proposed by Cllr. J. O’Hara
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Ballina Municipal District Meeting held on 20th April, 2015, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 15.
REPORTS ON CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILLORS.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Reports on Conferences attended by Councillors, as circulated, be noted”.
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ITEM NO. 16.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR – “THE COUNCILLORS’ DEVELOPMENT PLAN – A RESERVED FUNCTION?” – TO BE HELD IN WHITE’S HOTEL, WEXFORD, FROM 26th TO 28th JUNE, 2015.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
Proposed by Cllr. T. McGuire
Seconded by Cllr. B. Mulroy
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. P. O’Brien and A.M. Reape be nominated to attend Seminar – “The Councillors’ Development Plan – A Reserved Function?” – to be held in White’s Hotel, Wexford, from 26th to 28th June, 2015”.
AILG “In Service” Training – Sligo – 16th May, 2015.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. L. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That the attendance of the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. D. Ryan, at Association of Irish Local Government “In Service” Training held in the Radisson Blue Hotel, Sligo, on 16th May, 2015, be hereby approved”.
Irish Planning Institute Seminar – Dublin – 24th June, 2015.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. D. Ryan, Cllrs. J. Caulfield, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin, N. Cruise, R. Finn, C. Hyland, J. O’Hara, A.M. Reapeand S. Weir be nominated to attend Irish Planning Institute – “Special Planning and Energy Seminar – The Journey” – to be held in the Morrison Hotel, Dublin, 1, on 24th June, 2015”.
AILG “In Service” Training – Athlone, Co. Westmeath – 25th June, 2015.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. J. Caulfield, L. Chambers, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin, N. Cruise, R. Finn and
J. O’Hara be nominated to attend Association of Irish Local Government “In Service” Training to be held in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Roscommon Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, on 25th June, 2015”.
ITEM NO. 2.
UPDATE ON GRID WEST PROJECT.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the July Meeting of the Council
The Cathaoirleach and Members welcomed the recent announcement by An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D., of the construction of a Biomass Power Station by Mayo Renewable Power at the old Asahi Plant in Killala which will involve an investment of €180m. Building will begin shortly with around 350 jobs to be created
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during the two year construction phase. When in operation, up to 30 people will be employed full-time at the Plant and over 100 people will be employed indirectly in growing, harvesting, transport and other ancillary services associated with the Plant.
NOTICE OF MOTION.
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(a)“I call on Mayo County Council to appoint a Designated European Officer to the
Council – this Official must be a suitable qualified Graduate”.
This Notice of Motion was deferred to the July Meeting of the Council.
The Meeting adjourned at 5.00 p.m.