MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 14th JULY, 2008, AT 3.00 p.m.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

The other Councillors present were:-

Cllrs. M. Mulherin, J. Munnelly, 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, J. Maloney, M. Adams, F. Chambers, A.F. O’Malley, John O’Malley.

Apology received from Cllr. M. Holmes 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. Walsh, A/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, Sen. Planner, Mr. B. O’Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Mr. S. Murphy, Chief Fire Officer, Ms. E. McCormack, Financial Accountant, Mr. C. Aitken, Sen. Ex. Engineer, Ms. A. McCarthy, Arts Officer, Mr. A. DeLucia, Ex. Planner, Mr. B. Munnelly, Ex. Planner, Mr. B. Freeman, Asst. Planner, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

Discussion took place on an Article printed in the “Mayo Echo” newspaper regarding the relocation of families from Limerick to Mayo.

The County Manager replied stating that he had no information whatsoever on the proposals contained in the Article and that there was no basis for the report.

Grant Aid for the Elderly was also discussed. Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, informed the Meeting that a review of funding was currently being carried out.

Alleged anti-social behaviour in Ballyhaunis was also discussed. Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, informed the Members that the matter has been referred to the Council’s Solicitor.

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ITEM NO. 1.MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 6ú BEALTAINE, 2008 AGUS 9ú MEITHEAMH, 2008, A DEIMHNIU.TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 6 th MAY, 2008 AND 9 th JUNE, 2008.

Mhol Comhairleoir P. McGuinnessChuid Comhairleoir A. McDonnell leisGhlacu leis an tairiscint:-“Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 6ú Bealtaine, 2008 agus 9ú Meitheamh, 2008”.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. A. McDonnellResolved:-“That Minutes of Mayo County Council Meetings held on 6th May, 2008 and 9th June, 2008, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.

ITEM NO. 2.TO NOTE REPORT ON BLUE FLAG AWARDS FOR MAYO BEACHES.

Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of Services, introduced this Item and informed the Members that Blue Flag Beaches are now being dealt with by the Belmullet and Westport Area Offices.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. F. ChambersResolved:-“That Report on Blue Flag Awards for Mayo Beaches, as circulated, be noted by the Council”.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. F. ChambersResolved:-“That a Presentation be made by the Walking Officer to the Council”.

ITEM NO. 3.TO ADOPT THE HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS SCHEME FOR 2008.

Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, informed the Members that the Higher Education Grants Scheme for 2008 had not yet been received from the Department of Education and Science.

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Following discussion, it was agreed that the Higher Education Grants Scheme for 2008 would be advertised when received and placed on the Agenda for the September Meeting of the Council for adoption.

ITEM NO. 4.TO APPROVE OF THE RAISING OF AN ADDITIONAL LOAN IN THE SUM OF €700,000 TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TWO STOREY LOCAL AREA OFFICES FACILITY FOR MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL, ACCESS ROAD, 23 CAR PARKING SPACES, WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORK AND LANDSCAPING AT KILCOLMAN ROAD, CLARE, CLAREMORRIS, CO. MAYO.

Proposed by Cllr. T. ConnollySeconded by Cllr. M. CartyResolved:-“That we hereby approve of the raising of an additional Loan in the sum of €700,000 to facilitate construction of new two storey local Area Offices facility for Mayo County Council, Access Road, 23 car parking spaces, with all associated site work and landscaping at Kilcolman Road, Clare, Claremorris, Co. Mayo”.

ITEM NO. 5.TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF COASTGUARD BUILDING CONSISTING OF 197 SQ. METRES AND SHARED USE BUILDING CONSISTING OF 165 SQ. METRES AT SHRAHEENS, ACHILL SOUND, CO. MAYO, TO IRISH COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT, LEESON LANE, DUBLIN, 2, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 23 rd JUNE, 2008, ALREADY CIRCULATED.

Proposed by Cllr. M. McNamaraSeconded by Cllr. G. CoyleResolved:-“That we hereby approve of the disposal of Coastguard Building consisting of 197 sq. metres and Shared Use Building consisting of 165 sq. metres at Shraheens, Achill Sound, Co. Mayo, to Irish Coast Guard Headquarters, Department of Transport, Leeson Lane, Dublin, 2, for €920,000, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 23rd June, 2008, already circulated”.

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ITEM NO. 6.TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 30 th JUNE, 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 EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF BUNDORRAGHA PIER, KILLARY HARBOUR, CO. MAYO.

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’MalleySeconded by Cllr. M. AdamsResolved:-“That we hereby adopt Report dated 30th June, 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 extension and improvement of Bundorragha Pier, Killary Harbour, Co. Mayo”.

ITEM NO. 7.PROPOSED BILINGUAL MEETING OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL.

The Cathaoirleach briefed the Members on this Item.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. A. McDonnellResolved:-“That a Meeting of the Council be held on Inishturk Island in April, 2009”.

The Cathaoirleach also informed the Members of an Irish Language Course for Adults run by Gael Linn, which is being held in the Erris Gaeltacht located in Eachléim in North West Mayo from 17th to 23rd August, 2008. He said that any Councillor who wished to attend this Course should submit their names in writing to Mr. J. Walsh, A/County Secretary, as soon as possible. ITEM NO. 8.TO NOTE FUNDING PROPOSAL FOR BALLINA ARTS CENTRE.

Mr. P. Mahon, Dir. of Services, briefed the Members on this Item.

Proposed by Cllr. M. MulherinSeconded by Cllr. A.M. ReapeResolved:-“That Report on funding proposal for Ballina Arts Centre, as circulated, be noted by the Council”.

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ITEM NO. 9.(a) TO NOTE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDING

31 st DECEMBER, 2007; (b) TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE IN EXCESS OF BUDGET FOR 2007;(c) FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR HALF-YEAR ENDING 30 th JUNE, 2008.

Mr. P. Duggan, Head of Finance, outlined the details of this Item to the Members.

(a) Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. A. McDonnellResolved:-“That Annual Financial Statement for Year ending 31st December,2007, be noted”.

(b) Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. A. McDonnellResolved:-“That the Council hereby approve of variations of expenditure in2007 in relation to the expenditure provided for in the adoptedBudget for 2007, as detailed in Annual Financial Statement for2007”.

(c) Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. A. McDonnellResolved:-“That Report on Financial Review for Half-Year ending 30th June,2008, as circulated, be noted”.

Arising from a discussion on the Polluter Pays Principle, it was -

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’MalleySeconded by Cllr. T. QuinnResolved:-“That this Council requests a Meeting with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. John Gormley, T.D., in order to discuss the implications of the Polluter Pays Principle for the Council’s Water Service Investment Programme”.

ITEM NO. 10.(a) TO CONSIDER OBJECTIONS RECEIVED TO TAKE OVER OF ROAD

NOS. 15 AND 41 AS PER ATTACHED SCHEDULE;

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(b) TO MAKE AN ORDER TO DECLARE THE ROADS ON ATTACHEDSCHEDULE TO BE PUBLIC ROADS IN ACCORDANCE WITHSECTION 11 OF THE ROADS ACT, 1993.

(a) Proposed by Cllr. C. BurkeSeconded by Cllr. A. McDonnellResolved:-“That this Item be deferred to the relevant Area CommitteeMeetings for consideration”.

(b) Proposed by Cllr. C. BurkeSeconded by Cllr. A. McDonnellResolved:-“That we hereby make an Order to declare the Roads on attachedSchedule to be Public Roads – with the exception of Road Nos. 15and 41 – in accordance with Section 11 of the Roads Act, 1993”.

SCHEDULE A

No. Townland Description Length (Metres)

Area

1. Sweetwell, (Pollsharvoge), Swinford

From its junction with N26, the road running south-west for a distance of 580m with branch running south-west for a distance of 100m in the townland of Pollsharvoge

680 Swinford

2. Tiraninny, Killasser From its junction with LS5374, the road running south-east for a distance of 500m, east for a distance of 90m and south-east for a distance of 450m in the townland of Tiraninny

1040 Swinford

3. Flughany, Doocastle From its junction with LP13074, the road running east for a distance of 800m in the townland of flughany

800 Swinford

4. Rinnananny, Foxford From LT53611 at Foxford G.A.A. pitch, the road running north and east to join LS5354 in the townland of Rinnananny

806 Swinford

5. Carn, Charlestown From its junction with LP1904, the road running north-west for a distance of 500m in the townland of Carn

500 Swinford

6. Cleragh, Ballure From its junction with LS5902, the road running west to join the LS5901 in the townland of Ballynamona

1224 Swinford

7. Woodfield, Kilkelly From its junction with LS5907, the road running east for a distance of 334, to Behans entrance in the townland of Woodfield

334 Swinford

8. Carrowreagh, Meelick From its junction with LP1311, the road running north-west for a distance of 530m with branch running north for a distance of 380m to Groarkes house in the townland of Carrowreagh

910 Swinford

9. Carrowreagh, Meelick From its junction with LP1311, the road running north-west for a distance of 350m in the townland

350 Swinford

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10. Knocknakillew The road from L26032 in the townland of Knocknakillew running south for a distance of 700m

700 Ballinrobe

11. Cloonee/Furnace From R330 in the townland of Cloonee/Furnace running south west for a distance of 450m

450 Ballinrobe

12. Bunnafollistran/Houndswoods South & North

The road from R334 in the townland of Bunnafollistran/Houndswood South running north west for a distance of 400m

400 Ballinrobe

13. Cregnanagh From N84 in the townland of Creganagh running west for a distance of 350m

350 Ballinrobe

14. Lynchsacres The road from L5637 in the townland of Lynchsacres running north for a distance of 400m

400 Ballinrobe

16. Cuilmore South and then east from the N60 in the townland of Cuilmore

110 Claremorris

17. Carrickcat South for LS5553 in the townland of Carrikcat 220 Claremorris18. Cloonmore Upper West from the LS5546 in the townland of

Cloonmore Upper280 Claremorris

19. Hollywell Running south west from LP500 in Hollywell to the LT 25122 in Knockanarra

1700 Claremorris

20. Frenchbrook South, Kilmaine

Between L16149-0 and L56593-0 in the townland of Frenchbrook South DED Kilmaine

260 Ballinrobe

21. Levallinree The road running north of the L-5700-0 in the townland of Lavallinree

930 Castlebar

22. Carrowmore The road running between north and north eastwards from L5765-0 to Carrowmore access road proper from L5765-0, hypotenuse link on triangle so formed

412 Castlebar

23. Loughrusheen The road running northwards, then north eastwards from L17244/L17245 to L17212 in the townland of Loughrusheen

1155 Castlebar

24. Ballygarriff The road running south of the L5799-0 in the townland of Ballygarriff

460 Castlebar

25. Baunoges The road running northeast to southeast from L17032 in the townland of Baunoges

605 Castlebar

26. Knocknaveagh The road running from northwest to southeast off L1706 in the townland of Knocknaveagh

694 Castlebar

27. Cottage Cul de Sac road running from L57574 northeast to southwest and the southeast in the townland of Cottage

166 Castlebar

28. Cappavickar Extension to the L-57841 in the townland of Cappavickar for a length of 370 metres joining the L17113.

370 Castlebar

29. Ludnavadogue Road running north of the L1711 in the townland of Ludnavadogue

360 Castlebar

30. Roslahan The road running eastwards off the L1706-44 from Manulla to Belcarra, north of the L57641-0 in the townland of Roslahan

260 Castlebar

31. Corrabaun The extension to L57451 running southwest ward in the townland of Corrabaun to allow access onto the L1706

352 Castlebar

32. Derryhick The link section of road running due north and then northeast and turning southeast, joining l57992 to L17172 in the townland of Derryhick

615 Castlebar

33. Oughtagh The road running southwest wards off the R321-0, north of the NS-334 at Bohola in the townland of Oughtagh, for a distance of 550m

550 Castlebar

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34. Derrhillagh The road running from L5707, in the townland of Derrhillagh, running northwest and west for a distance of 2350m to its junction with L5156

2350 Castlebar

35. Derrinlevaun The road running westwards off the L-5756-0 for a distance of 190m in the townland of Derrinlevaun

190 Castlebar

36. Newtown The road running east of the L-1701-0 joining it to the L-1706-0 in the townland of Newtown

1100 Castlebar

37. Islandeady The road running south of the L5850-0 extending 15 metres past the junction that leads East to Islandeady Village.

495 Castlebar

38. Cloonan The road running south of the L-5850-0 turning southwest after a distance of 200m in the townland of Cloonan

750 Castlebar

39. Kiltarsaghaun The road running northeast, linking the L-5960-0 and the R-330-124 in the towland of Kiltarsaghaun serving as a link road.

750 Castlebar

40. Killadeer The road is the first right turn on the L-1817-0 out of Ballyhean. The road is running north and runs for a distance of 190m. Its in the townland of Killadeer

190 Castlebar

42. Lagtavary The road L-5778-0 running southwest turning south for a distance of 460m

460 Castlebar

43. Ballavary The road from L-57734-0 running north for a distance of 850m, joining the N58 in the townland of Ballavary

850 Castlebar

44. Derrylea Road running south of the N5 in the townland of Derrylea

200 Castlebar

45. Annagh Road ID L-52804-0 starting at junction with L-52803-0 at Annagh and ending at end of L-52803-0 at Annagh

1232 Belmullet

46. Gladree Road ID – L-52385-0 starting at junction of L-5238-32 at Gladree and ending at end of L-52385-0 at Gladree

847 Belmullet

47. Kilgalligan Road ID – L52479-0 starting at junction of L-52478-0 at Kilgalligan and ending at end of L-52479-0 at Killigan

937 Belmullet

48. Geevraun Road ID – L-52902-36 from the end point of L-52902-11 and ending at the end point of L-52953-0 at Geevraun

5816 Belmullet

49. Derrycorrib Road ID – L-52855-0 starting at junction of R313, L-52855 at Derycorrib and ending at end of L-52855-0 at Derrycorrib

338 Belmullet

50. Carn Nash Road ID – L-52813-0 starting at junction of R313, L52813-0 at Carn (Nash and Fowler) and ending at end of L-52813-0 at Carn Nash

977 Belmullet

51. Mallaranny Road ID – L-54399-0 starting at junction of R319, L-54319-0 at Mallaranny and ending at end of L-54399-0 at Mallaranny

150 Belmullet

52. Newfield Road ID – L-54387-0 starting at junction of N59, L-54387-0 at Newfield and ending at junction ofL-5438-0, L-54387-0 at Newfield

826 Belmullet

53. Bolinglanna Road ID – L24056-0 starting at junction of L-1404-103 at Bolinglanna and ending at end of L-24056-0 at Bolinglanna

235 Belmullet

54. Slievemore Road ID –L54468-35 starting at end point of L-54468-0 at Slievemore and ending at L-54468-135

450 Belmullet

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55. Skerdagh Lower From a point on the L-54206 running east for 100 metres

100 Newport

56. Gortawarla From a point on the L-54261-0 running south for 110 metres

110 Newport

57. Brockagh From the Carricknealy Road L1401-0 to Brockagh Road L14015-0

300 Newport

58. Rosdogaun From a point on the L-54275-0 running south-west for 340 metres

340 Newport

59. Cross From a point on the N-59-325 running west for 370 metres

370 Newport

60. Drumgarve From a point on the L-5845 running north-west for 260 metres

260 Newport

61. Carrowholly An extension of the L-5843-12 running south-east for 460 metres

460 Westport

62. Cloghan From a point on the R-335-459 running north-west for 92 metres

92 Westport

63. Knockroskey An extension of the L-1816-15 running south-east for 1200 metres

1200 Westport

64. Knockrooskey Link Road from R330 to the L-28136 360 Westport65. Moyhastin From a point on the L-18159 running north for 200

metres200 Westport

66. Carrowkennedy From a point on the N-59-148 running south-east for 250 metres

250 Westport

67. Knappagh An extension of the L-58703-13 running east for 150 meres

150 Westport

68. Thornhill From a point on the L-18331-0 running west for 324 metres

324 Westport

69. Old Head From a point on the L-1827-34 running north-west for 200 metres

200 Westport

70. Askillaun An extension of the L-18313 for 310 metres 310 Westport71. Roonah A point from L-18295 running south for 422 metres 422 Westport72. Cloona From a point on the L-18223 running east for 220

metres220 Westport

73. Bundorragha An extension of the L-18243 running west for 540 metres

540 Westport

74. Carrowbaun An extension of the L-18151 running east for 80 metres

80 Westport

75. Ardagh, Ballina Link road between LT11211 and LS110 at Ardagh, Ballina

790 Ballina

76. Mount Falcon Link road between LT53592 and LT 53593 at Mount Falcon, Ballina

1050 Ballina

77. Knockroe, Bonniconlon

Link road between LT 51351 and LT11027 at Knockroe, Bonniconlon

1100 Ballina

78. Steelaun, Carrowmore Lacken

From junction with LS5180 running east for distance of 473m at Steelaun, Carrowmore Lacken

473 Ballina

79. Knockaun, Ballycastle From junction of LT11148 running north east for a distance of 143m at Knockaun, Ballycastle

143 Ballina

80. Lissaniska, Knockmore

Link road between LT13175 and LP1317 at Lisaniska, Knockmore

690 Ballina

81. Deelcastle, Crossmolina

Link road between N59 and LT11211 at Deelcastle, Crossmolina

1110 Ballina

82. Ross, Killala From junction with LP117 running north for a distance of 748m at Ross, Killala

748 Ballina

83. Lacken Strand Link road between LP115 and LS185 at Lacken Strand

440 Ballina

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84. Downpatrick Head, Ballycastle

Extension of LT11148 by 696m at Downpatrick Head, Ballycastle

696 Ballina

85. Fiddaun, Keenagh Extension of LT14032 at Fiddaun, Keenagh by 163m

163 Ballina

86. Banagher, Carrowmore Lacken

From end of LT11164 to junction with LS5181 at Banagher, Carrowmore Lacken

865 Ballina

87. Aughoose, Ballycastle From junction with LS51891 for a distance of 1246m at Aughoose, Ballycastle

1246 Ballina

88. Rathkip, Ballina From junction with R294 for a distance of 134m in the townland of Rathkip

134 Ballina

SCHEDULE B

No. Townland Description Length (Metres)

Area

1. Ash Grove, Swinford Ash Grove Housing Estate, Swinford: From its junction with the R320 for a distance of 103m northwest

103 Swinford

2. Larch Hill, Swinford Larch Hill Housing Estate, Swinford: From its junction with the R320 for a distance of 160m northwest

160 Swinford

3. Oak Drive, Swinford Oak Drive Housing Estate, Swinford: From its junction with the R320 for a distance of 231 northwest

231 Swinford

4. Fraun Hill, Swinford Fraun Hill Housing Estate, Swinford: From its junction with the R320 for a distance of 377m southeast

377 Swinford

5. Woodlands, Swinford Woodlands Estate, Swinford: From its junction with the R375 for a distance of 155m northeast

155 Swinford

6. Church View, Swinford Church View Estate, Swinford: Extension of LT-13302 to include remainder of Church View from a point 100m southeast of its junction with the R320 for a distance of 175m.

175 Swinford

7. Mountain View, Kiltimagh

Mountain View Housing Estate, Kiltimagh: From its junction with the L-5952 for a distance of 133m northwest

133 Swinford

8. Westbury Estate, Claremorris

Westbury Estate, Claremorris: From its junction with LP1506 eastwards in Mayfield

450 Claremorris

9. Clareville Estate, Claremorris

Clareville Estate, Claremorris: From junction R320 to the estate eastwards in Clare

820 Claremorris

10. Lisambles Estate, Ballindine

Liosambles Estate, Ballindine: From junction with LP1511 to the southside, a cresent in Lugalisheen

102 Claremorris

11. Beechlawn Estate, Ballyhaunis

Beechlawn Estate in Carrownlygaun, Ballyhaunis – 147m of road and 172m of footpaths

147 Claremorris

12. Abbeytown, Crossmolina

Extension of LT11071 by 210m at Abbeytown, Crossmolina

210 Ballina

13. Lakelawns Estate Lakelawns Estate in Ballinrobe – Roadway adjoining House No’s 21 to 24

43 Ballinrobe

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ITEM NO. 11.TO JOINTLY PREPARE A LOCAL AREA PLAN FOR CHARLESTOWN/ BELLAGHY WITH SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 18(2) OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. J. MaloneyResolved:-“That Mayo County Council jointly prepare a Local Area Plan for Charlestown / Bellaghy with Sligo County Council in accordance with Section 18(2) of the Planning & Development Act 2000”.

A discussion took place on the Directive received from Mr. John Gormley, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, in relation to the Mayo County Development Plan 2008 – 2014.

The County Manager informed the Meeting that a Report on this matter would be on the Agenda for the September Meeting of the Council.

ITEM NO. 12.TO AUTHORISE THE ATTENDANCE OF THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE MAYO SOCIETY OF GREATER CLEVELAND BALL 2008 TO BE HELD IN THE EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL, INDEPENDENCE, OHIO, ON 27 th SEPTEMBER, 2008.

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

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. M. AdamsResolved:-“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Mellett, Cllrs. J. Cribbin and A.M. Reapebe nominated to attend the Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland Ball 2008 to be held in the Embassy Suites Hotel, Independence, Ohio, on 27th September, 2008, and that the necessary expenditure be hereby approved”.

ITEM NO. 13.TO AUTHORISE THE ATTEDANCE OF THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO ATTEND BOSTON MAYO ASSOCIATION CENTENNIAL DINNER DANCE TO BE HELD IN MOSELEYS ON THE CHARLES, DEDHAM, BOSTON, ON 18 th OCTOBER, 2008.

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

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. M. Adams,Resolved:-“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. J. Mellett, Cllrs. E. Lavin and A. McDonnell be nominated to attend Boston Mayo Association Centennial Dinner Dance to be held in Moseleys on the Charles, Dedham, Boston, on 18th October, 2008, and that the necessary expenditure be hereby approved”.

ITEM NO. 14.TO NOMINATE THREE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO THE BOARD OF MAYO NORTH EAST LEADER PARTNERSHIP COMPANY TEORANTA.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. M. AdamsResolved:-“That Cllrs. E. Lavin, M. Mulherin and J. Maloney be nominated to the Board of Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company Teoranta”.

ITEM NO. 15.TO ADOPT DRAFT MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL TAKING IN CHARGE POLICY FOR HOUSING ESTATES.

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

Proposed by Cllr. J. MunnellySeconded by Cllr. M. AdamsResolved:-“That Draft Mayo County Council Taking in Charge Policy for Housing Estates, as circulated, be adopted”.

ITEM NO. 16.PROVISION OF CIVIC AMENITY SITES IN THE BELMULLET AND CLAREMORRIS / BALLYHAUNIS AREAS.

Mr. S. Granahan, Dir. of Services, introduced this Item.

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Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. M. AdamsResolved:-

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“That Report on the provision of Civic Amenity Sites in the Belmullet and Claremorris / Ballyhaunis areas, as circulated, be noted by the Council”.

ITEM NO. 17.TO NOTE MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 26 th FEBRUARY, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. F. ChambersResolved:-“That Minutes of Environmental Policy and Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held n 26th February, 2008, be noted”.

ITEM NO. 18.TO NOTE MINUTES OF CULTURAL, EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 3 rd APRIL, 2008 AND 11 th JUNE, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. F. ChambersResolved:-“That Minutes of Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy Committee Meetings held on 3rd April, 2008 and 11th June, 2008, be noted”.

ITEM NO. 19.TO NOTE MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 2 nd MAY, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. F. ChambersResolved:-“That Minutes of Planning and Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 2nd May, 2008, be noted”.

ITEM NO. 20.TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 6 th MAY, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. T. ConnollySeconded by Cllr. M. CartyResolved:-

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“That Minutes of Claremorris Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 6th May, 2008, be noted”.

ITEM NO. 21.TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 26 th MAY, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnellSeconded by Cllr. C. BurkeResolved:-“That Minutes of Castlebar Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 26th May, 2008, be noted”.

ITEM NO. 22.TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND PARNELL SUMMER SCHOOL 2008 – “EDUCATING IRELAND” – TO BE HELD IN AVONDALE HOUSE AND FOREST PARK, RATHDRUM, CO. WICKLOW, FROM 10 th TO 15 th AUGUST, 2008.

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

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. A. McDonnellResolved:-

“That Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, M. Carty, G. Coyle, J. Cribbin, H. Kenny, J. Maloney, A. McDonnell, P. McHugh, M. McNamara, G. Murray, P. O’Brien, T. Quinn, A.M. Reape, D. Ryan, E. Staunton and S. Weir be nominated to attend Parnell Summer School 2008 – “Educating Ireland” – to be held in Avondale House and Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, from 10th to 15th August, 2008”.

ITEM NO. 23.TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND GENERAL HUMBERT SUMMER SCHOOL 2008 TO BE HELD IN THE NEWMAN INSTITUTE, BALLINA, FROM 21 st TO 24 th AUGUST, 2008.

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

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. A. McDonnellResolved:-

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“That Cllrs. P. McHugh, M. McNamara, J. Munnelly and E. Staunton be nominated to attend General Humbert Summer School 2008 to be held in the Newman Institute, Ballina, from 21st to 24th August, 2008”.

MacGill Summer School & Arts Week – Glenties, Co. Donegal – 12 th to 19 th July, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. ReapeSeconded by Cllr. J. MeeResolved:-“That Cllr. H. Walsh be nominated to attend MacGill Summer School & Arts Week – “The Life and Works of Brian Friel” – to be held in the Highland Hotel, Glenties, Co. Donegal, from 12th to 19th July, 2008”.

John Hewitt International Summer School – Armagh – 28 th July to 1 st August, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. ReapeSeconded by Cllr. G. CoyleResolved:-“That Cllrs. H. Walsh and John O’Malley be nominated to attend John Hewitt International Summer School – “Let There Be No Wall” – to be held in the Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh, from 28th July to 1st August, 2008”

Seminar – Birr, Co. Offaly – 22 nd to 24 th August, 2008.

Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinnessSeconded by Cllr. C. BurkeResolved:-“That Cllr. G. Coyle be nominated to attend Seminar – “Local Government and the Arts” – to be held in Dooley’s Hotel, Birr, Co. Offaly, from 22nd to 24th August, 2008”.

The Cathaoirleach informed the Council that Commemoration Ceremonies for the Maypole Disaster in which 75 people died in a mining accident on the 18th August, 1908, would be held in Wigan, Lancashire, England and County Mayo during August and September, 2008.

It was agreed that the Council would host a Reception for the Mayor of Wigan, Councillor Rona Winkworth, and her Delegation when she visits County Mayo and that the Cathaoirleach and Cllr. G. Murray would attend the Commemoration Ceremonies in Wigan, Lancashire, England.

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NOTICES OF MOTION.---------------------------------

(a) “That this Local Authority will agree to make a special speed limitbye-law, under the Road Traffic Act, 2004, to enforce a specialspeed limit outside schools during the times that school flashing lights are operating”.

It was agreed to defer this Notice of Motion to the Roads andTransportation Strategic Policy Committee for consideration.

(b) Proposed by Cllr. J. MunnellySeconded by Cllr. F. ChambersResolved:-“That this Local Authority supports the campaign to introduce anautomatic organ donation system in Ireland, whereby a personsorgans are automatically offered for donation when they die,unless they have specifically requested otherwise. In supportingthis Motion, this Local Authority calls on the Department of Healthto make the necessary legislative changes to allow this tohappen”.

(c) Proposed by Cllr. T. QuinnSeconded by Cllr. M. McNamaraResolved:-

“That Mayo Co. Council invite representatives from U.C.G. toaddress the Council regarding the recent publications on the Irishlanguage and the future of Mayo Gaeltachts”.

(d) Proposed by Cllr. D. RyanSeconded by Cllr. P. O’BrienResolved:-“Asking Mayo Co. Council to honour in an appropriate way theachievement of David O’Loughlin, Cong, Co. Mayo, on beingselected on the Irish Squad as our sole Cycling Trackrepresentative at the Beijing Olympics which start on August 8th”.

It was agreed to hold a Function for David O’Louglin in RyansHotel, Cong, on Friday, 1st August, 2008, to honour hisachievement on being selected to take part in the BeijingOlympics.

(e) “Calling on Mayo Co. Co. to give an account of works carried outon Piers and Harbours with a category 1 rating since the

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publication of the Assessment of Piers, Harbours and LandingPlaces in County Mayo in April, 2004”.

Report dated 14th July, 2008, as circulated, was noted by theCouncil.

RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.---------------------------------------------

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. ReapeSeconded by Cllr. P. McGuinnessResolved:-“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Ann Brennan & family, Churchtown, Dublin, on the death of her Husband, Seamus Brennan, T.D.”.

Proposed by Cllr. M. McNamaraSeconded by Cllr. F. ChambersResolved:-“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Annie Mulloy & family, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A., on the death of her Husband, Stephen”.

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. ReapeSeconded by Cllr. Johnnie O’MalleyResolved:-

“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Tony Gilmartin, Carracrum, Bonniconlon, Ballina, on the death of his Mother, Julie”.

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. ReapeSeconded by Cllr. Johnnie O’MalleyResolved:-“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mary Melody & family, Grove Road, Bonniconlon, Ballina, on the death of Michael Melody”.

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. ReapeSeconded by Cllr. Johnnie O’MalleyResolved:-“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Garda Jimmy Whyte, The Lane, The Quay, Ballina, on the death of his Father, James”.

Proposed by Cllr. A.M. ReapeSeconded by Cllr. H. WalshResolved:-

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“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Seamus Barrett, “Bartra”, Quay Road, Ballina, on the death of his Wife, Nance (Nancy)”.

Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’MalleySeconded by Cllr. H. KennyResolved:-“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Cannon family, Carrowniskey, Louisburgh, on the death of Michael Cannon”.

The Meeting concluded at 6.00 p.m.