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Minutes of October General Purposes Meeting of Sligo Borough Council held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Sligo on Monday 20th October 2008 at 8.00 p.m.


IN ATTENDANCE:

  • Councillor V Cawley, Mayor of Sligo (in the Chair),
  • Councillor D. Bree
  • Councillor D. Cawley
  • Councillor J. Devins
  • Councillor A. Gibbons
  • Councillor J Mc Goldrick
  • Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
  • Councillor C. MacManus
  • Councillor S. MacManus
  • Councillor T. MacSharry
  • Councillor R O Grady,

OFFICIALS PRESENT:

  • Mr. D. Breen, Director of Services.
  • Mr. J. McNabola, Town Clerk
  • Ms. M. Leydon, Head of Finance
  • Mr. G. Cannon, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Mr A. Skeffington, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Ms. L Mc Conville, Executive Planner,
  • Ms. M. McConnell, Senior Executive Officer
  • Mr. S. Martin, Senior Architect
  • Ms. K. Kane, Senior Staff Officer
  • Ms. S. Quigley, Assistant Staff Officer
  • Ms. M. Dolan, Staff Officer

APOLOGY FOR INABILITY TO ATTEND:

  • Councillor J. McGarry

1. VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS

Councillor Bree proposed, Councillor Sean MacManus seconded and it was unanimously agreed “That Sligo Borough Council extends its congratulations to Deputy Joe Behan on the courageous and principled stand he took in respect of the Budget”

The congratulations of the Council was also extended to the following:

  • Hugh O’Neill, Kevinsfort on winning “Class Act” on RTE last week
  • Sligo Choral Festival and all the organisers and participants on its great success.

2. VOTE OF SYMPATHY

The sympathy of the Council was extended to Margret Carr – Flynn of Ocean FM on the recent death of her father.

All the Members joined in the expressions of sympathy.

The Mayor suggested that in future votes of congratulations and sympathy should be taken at the end of the meeting. It was agreed that the whips of the party should meet to discuss same.

3. OVERDRAFT ACCOMMODATION OF €8.35 M AND RAISING OF LOAN OF €6 M TO FINANCE ONGOING WORKS

It was unanimously agreed to take these two items 2 and 3 on Agenda of 15th October 2008 together.

A lengthy debate took place and queries were raised regarding completion of Remedial Works, cost of overdraft and interest to be paid on this loan.  Queries raised were answered by relevant officials.  Councillor Devins proposed, Councillor O’Grady seconded and it was unanimously agreed “That approval be given to increasing of the existing overdraft accommodation of €2.35 m to €8.35 m for the half year ending 31st December 2008 and that overdraft accommodation of €8.35 m be approved to quarter ending 31st March 2009 and that any interest accruable financed by means of Internal Capital receipts”

Councillor McGoldrick proposed, Councillor Devins seconded and it was unanimously agreed “That Sligo Borough Council approve of the raising of a loan of €6 m over a five year period to finance on-going Remedial Works Schemes at Jinks Avenue, St. Brigid’s Place and St. Edwards Terrace and that all repayments of principal and interest be financed by means of Internal Capital receipts”

4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

A list of Planning Applications received PD 08/84 to PD 08/105 and circulated with agenda on 14th October 2008 was read and noted. 

5. PLANNING DECISIONS MADE

A list of Planning Decisions made and circulated with Agenda on 14th October 2008 was approved on the proposal of Councillor Devins seconded by Councillor McGoldrick.


6. CONFERENCES

On the proposed of Councillor Devins seconded by Councillor O’Grady a list of Conferences circulated at meeting was unanimously approved.

7. PRESENTATION OUTLINING RENTAL ACCOMMODATION SCHEME

The Mayor welcomed Ms K. Kane and invited her to address the meeting.  Ms Kane gave a presentation outlining the Rental Accommodation Scheme and its progress to date.  Queries raised by Councillors were answered by Ms Kane.  The Mayor thanked Ms Kane for her presentation.

8. FOOTBRIDGE OVER GARAVOGUE RIVER BETWEEN MARTINS QUAY AND MARKIEVICZ ROAD

A report of Mr Declan Breen Director of Services dated 13th October 2008 had been circulated with Agenda on 14/10/2008.  A lengthy discussion took place during which some Councillors expressed their opposition to this proposal and some their support for it.  On the proposal of Councillor Sean MacManus seconded by Councillor Chris MacManus it was unanimously agreed “That Sligo Borough Council obtain Senior Counsel advice in relation to the legal and financial responsibilities of Travec Developments Ltd to carry out all works laid out in the terms of conditions of planning permission granted for this development”

The matter was then deferred.

9. JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Councillor Sean MacManus proposed and Councillor McLoughlin seconded and it was unanimously agreed “That the Whips of the parties would meet to arrange date for next Joint Policing Committee Meeting”


This concluded the business of the meeting which ended at 10.25pm


Meeting Date 20/10/2008