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Minutes of Joint Policing Committee of Sligo Borough Council held on 11th February 2008 at 8.00 pm in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Sligo


IN ATTENDANCE:

  • Councillor V. Cawley (in the chair)
  • Councillor D. Bree,
  • Councillor J. Devins,
  • Councillor A. Gibbons,
  • Councillor J. Mc Garry, 
  • Councillor J Mc Goldrick,
  • Councillor T. McLoughlin,
  • Councillor C. MacManus,
  • Councillor S. MacManus,
  • Superintendent M. Barrett,
  • Mr. H. Kearns, County Manager
  • Mr. J. McNabola, Town Clerk,
  • Sgt. C Nevin, An Garda Siochana
  • Mr S O Boyle.

OFFICIALS PRESENT:

  • Mr. D. Breen, Director of Services
  • Ms. A Jones, Administrative Officer.


APOLOGIES:

  • Councillor D Cawley,
  • Councillor T. Mc Sharry,
  • Councillor R. O’Grady.
  • Councillor J. Devins,
  • Councillor A. Gibbons,
  • Mr Seamus O’Boyle,

1. VOTE OF SYMPATHY

The sympathy of the Committee was extended to the following:

The Mc Gettrick Family and Councillor T Mc Sharry on the death of Mrs. Josephine Mc Gettrick

2.  MINUTES

The minutes of the meeting held on 8th October 2007 having been circulated were adopted on the proposal of Councillor S Mac Manus seconded by Councillor Mc Loughlin.

3.  MANAGERS REPORT

The County Managers report was noted and following a discussion it was agreed that the financing/resourcing of the Joint Policing Committee would be discussed at a Borough Council Meeting.

On the proposal of Councillor J Mc Goldrick, seconded by Cllr A Gibbons it was unanimously agreed  “That the Joint Policing Committee of Sligo Borough Council seek legal advice in relation to the implementation of a policy of banning of illegal dogs within the Borough of Sligo.”

4.  GARDA REPORT

Superintendent Barrett circulated a report which dealt generally with crime in the district especially theft, public order, crime prevention measures and with measures aimed at combating such activities.

Following a discussion on the proposal of Councillor J Mc Goldrick, seconded by Mr. S O Boyle it was unanimously agreed “That Sligo Borough Council and the Joint Policing Committee investigate the implementation of Bye-Laws in relation to the closing times of Fast Food outlets”

On the proposal of Councillor V. Cawley, seconded by Mr. S O Boyle it was agreed “That a sub-committee of the Joint Policing Committee be set up to examine the problems associated with the late closures of fast food outlets and to make recommendations to the Joint Policing Committee.”

5.  REPORT ON COCAINE USAGE IN SLIGO

Councillor C. MacManus proposed, Councillor S. MacManus seconded and it was unanimously agreed “That An Garda Siochana submits to this JPC a general report on cocaine usage in the Sligo Sub-Division Operational Area, including seizures, arrests and convictions. Further to ask what are the statutory agencies responses, local or state-wide, to combating increased usage of this substance.”  The Members also indicated that the report should include all forms of illegal drugs and should give comparative statistics for the last three quarter years. 

6.  PUBLIC MEETINGS

Councillor C. MacManus proposed, Councillor S. MacManus seconded and it was unanimously agreed “That Sligo Joint Policing Committee, in conjunction with An Garda Siochana in Sligo, organise a series of at least four public meetings for local communities in Sligo City. These meetings will be held to foster better communications, understanding and community relations and will allow both local people and senior Gardai discuss and address mutual concerns in relation to various matters, in particular, anti-social behaviour and the scourge of drug abuse.”  It was also agreed to include a add St. Josephs Community Hall as a fifth venue.

6.  ILLEGAL PARKING

Councillor A. Gibbons proposed, Councillor C. MacManus seconded and it was unanimously agreed “That An Garda Siochana would be extra vigilant in combating the illegal parking on footpaths.  This illegal parking has been an ongoing problem in the Sligo Urban area creating a dangerous nuisance to all but specifically wheelchair users, the blind, visually impaired, Senior citizens and parents with prams"


7.  VANDALISM OF LIFEBUOYS

Councillor A. Gibbons proposed, Councillor C. MacManus seconded and it was unanimously agreed “That An Garda Siochana would be extra vigilant in apprehending those involved in the theft and vandalising of the lifebuoys along the Garavogue River and that all such offenders would be prosecuted"

8.  LITTERING

Councillor A. Gibbons proposed, Councillor C. MacManus seconded and it was unanimously agreed “That An Garda Siochana would assist Sligo Borough Council’s efforts to reduce the illegal littering problem in Sligo by being extra vigilant on patrol and to treat this illegal practice as a crime"


This concluded the business of the meeting which ended at 10.10 pm


Meeting Date 11/02/2008