MINUTES of MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD on MONDAY, 14Th JANUARY, 2013, at 3
MINUTES OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN ÁRAS AN CHONTAE, CASTLEBAR, ON MONDAY, 14th JANUARY, 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. 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, G. Murray,
M. Adams, P. Flynn, John O’Malley,
Apology received from Cllr. A.F. O’Malley 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. S. Smyth, Sen. Ex. Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Kathleen Mannion, Frenchgrove, Hollymount, on the death of her Husband, Jim, who was a former Member of Mayo County Council and that the Meeting be adjourned as a mark of respect”.
It was agreed to deal with Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10 and 11 as listed on the Agenda.
Many tributes were paid to the late Jim Mannion who had been a Member of MayoCountyCouncil for 19 years.
The Cathaoirleach and CountyManager, on their own behalf and on behalf of the Staff, associated themselves with the Vote of Sympathy passed.
ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNIU COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 10ú Mĺ NA NOLLAG, 2012, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 10th DECEMBER, 2012.
Mhol Comhairleoir D. Ryan
Chuid Comhairleoir J. Mellett leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
“Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci de Cruinniu Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 10ú Mí na Nollag, 2012”.
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Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of MayoCounty Council Meeting held on 10th December, 2012, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
ITEM NO. 2.
ETHICS FRAMEWORK FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, informed the Members that the Annual Declaration Forms which had been issued to them as required by the Ethics Framework for Local Authorities contained in the Local Government Act, 2001, had to be completed and returned by 28th February, 2013.
ITEM NO. 3.
LOCAL ELECTIONS (DISCLOSURE OF DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE) ACT, 1999.
Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, reminded the Elected Members that the Annual Return in respect of Local Elections (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure) Act, 1999, had to be completed and returned by 31st January, 2013, and that there were serious consequences for not making this Declaration.
ITEM NO. 4.
TO ADOPT DRAFT BYE-LAWS FOR THE REGULATION OF BURIAL GROUNDS IN COUNTYMAYO.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the February Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 5.
TO CONSIDER INVITATION FOR SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED FROM THE LOCAL ELECTORAL AREA BOUNDARY COMMITTEE.
Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, informed the Members that the closing date for Submissions to the Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee was Friday, 25th January, 2013.
ITEM NO. 6.
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.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the February Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 7.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 20th SEPTEMBER, 2012.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the February Meeting of the Council.
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ITEM NO. 8.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF SWINFORD ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 13th NOVEMBER, 2012.
It was agreed to defer this Item to the February Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 9.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND NATIONAL TOURISM CONFERENCE – “TOURISM IN RECESSIONARY TIMES” – TO BE HELD IN THE FALLS HOTEL, ENNISTYMON, CO. CLARE, FROM 17th TO 19th JANUARY, 2013.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded By Cllr. R. Conway-Walsh
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. J. Cribbin, M. Holmes, H. Kenny and G. Murray be nominated to attend National Tourism Conference – “Tourism in Recessionary Times” – to be held in the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, from 17th to 19th January, 2013”.
ITEM NO. 10.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR – “LOCAL ELECTORAL AREA BOUNDARIES” – TO BE HELD IN THE SILVER TASSIE HOTEL, LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL, FROM 18th TO 20th JANUARY, 2013.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. T. Connolly, R. Finn, A.F. O’Malley, John O’Malley, D. Ryan and E. Staunton be nominated to attend Seminar – “Local Electoral Area Boundaries” – to be held in the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, from 18th to 20th January, 2013”.
ITEM NO. 11.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR – “DISPUTES BETWEEN NEIGHBOURS AND THE LAW” – TO BE HELD IN THE PATRICK PUNCH HOTEL, LIMERICK, FROM 25th TO 27th JANUARY, 2013.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
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“That Cllrs. T. Connolly, J. O’Hara, J. Maloney, M. McNamara, John O’Malley, D. Ryan and S. Weir be nominated to attend Seminar – “Disputes between Neighbours and the Law” – to be held in the Patrick Punch Hotel, Limerick, from 25th to 27th January, 2013”.
Seminar – Carlingford, Co. Louth – 11th to 13th January, 2013.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Seconded by Cllr. R. Conway-Walsh
Resolved:-
“That the attendance of Cllr. R. Finn at – “Budget Seminar 2013” – held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford, Co. Louth, from 11th to 13th January, 2013, be hereby approved”.
Seminar – Rosscarbery, Co. Cork – 25th to 27th January, 2013.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Seconded by Cllr. J. O’Hara
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. R. Finn, E. McCormack, G. Murray and P. O’Brien be nominated to attend Seminar – “Debt Solutions – The new Personal Insolvency Legislation” – to be held in the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, West Cork, Co. Cork, from 25th to 27th January, 2013”.
Seminar – Dungarvan, Co. Waterford – 1st to 3rd February, 2013.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Kilcoyne
Seconded by Cllr. G. Murray
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. R. Finn be nominated to attend Seminar – “Local Government impacts of major flooding and freezing spells” – to be held in the Gold Coast Hotel, Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, from 1st to 3rd February, 2013”.
Seminar – Carlingford, Co. Louth – 8th to 10th February, 2013.
Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. J. O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. M. Burke be nominated to attend - “Tourism Seminar – Making the Difference” – to be held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford, Co. Louth, from 8th to 10th February, 2013”.
NOTICES OF MOTION.
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It was agreed to defer Notices of Motion (a) and (b) as listed on the Agenda, to the February Meeting of the Council.
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RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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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. Ann Corbettt, Moorehall, Ballyglass, Claremorris, on the death of her Husband, Seamus, General Services Supervisor, Castlebar Area, Mayo County Council”.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Tuohy family, Cregduff, Ballinrobe, on the death of Bridie Tuohy”.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the O’Loughlin family, Kilmore, Shrule, Co. Mayo, on the death of Michael O’Loughlin”.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Ms. Antoinette Hoban, Lecanvey Pier, Westport, on the death of her Sister, Claire”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. P. Flynn
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Munnelly family, The Close, Killala, on the death of John Ryan”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. P. Flynn
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Munnelly family, Castlereagh, Killala, on the death of P.J. Munnelly”.
The Meeting adjourned at 3.45 p.m.