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Minutes of October Monthly Meeting of Sligo Borough Council held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Sligo on Monday 5th October 2009 at 8.00 pm.


IN ATTENDANCE:

  • Councillor J. McGarry, Mayor of Sligo (in the chair)
  • Councillor D. Bree,
  • Councillor D. Cawley,
  • Councillor V. Cawley,
  • Councillor J. Devins,
  • Councillor A. Gibbons,
  • Councillor C. MacManus,
  • Councillor S. MacManus,
  • Councillor M. McGarry,
  • Councillor T. McLoughlin
  • Councillor R. O’Grady.

ABSENT:

  • Councillor M. Lyons

OFFICIALS PRESENT:

  • Ms. Paula R. Gallagher, A/Director of Services
  • Ms. Mary Blowick, Meetings Administrator
  • Mr. Anthony Skeffington, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Ms Marie Leydon, Head of Finance
  • Ms Patricia Hamilton, Financial Accountant
  • Mr. Brian Flynn, Senior Executive Engineer

1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Minutes as listed were adopted on the proposal of Councillor Tony McLoughlin seconded by Councillor Veronica Cawley with amendments:

  • September Monthly Meeting of 7th September, 2009.
  • September General Purpose Meeting of 21st September, 2009.

2. MATTERS ARISING

Councillor Chris Mac Manus raised the issue of the Fairgreen. This item is due to be listed on the November monthly meeting agenda therefore no discussion took place.  

Councillor Chris Mac Manus raised the issue of the re-opening of O’Connell Street.
This matter was deferred as it was to be discussed with item 6 on the Agenda.

Councillor Declan Bree raised the issues of post of Town Clerk.  This is due for discussion at November meeting when the County Manager is in attendance.

Councillor Declan Bree raised the issue of “Development Levies – Security to ensure payment” As a report was circulated to the Members on this issue, no discussion took place.

Councillor Declan Bree stated that he had received a reply to his query regarding Cleveragh Regional Park.

Councillor Declan Bree raised the issue of the reproduction of the Coat of Arms. Ms Paula R. Gallagher Acing Director of Services stated that legal advice is being sought on the matter.

Councillor Declan Bree raised the issue of Correspondence this issue had been dealt with Item Number 1 Confirmation of Minutes.

3. TO NOMINATE A VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR THE JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE OF SLIGO BOROUGH COUNCIL

Councillor Marcella McGarry proposed Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady seconded “That Councillor David Cawley be nominated as Vice Chairperson for the Joint Policing Committee”.

As there were no other nominations the Mayor declared that Councillor David Cawley is hereby nominated vice chairperson for the Joint Policing Committee of Sligo Borough Council.

4. TO NOMINATE TWO MEMBERS TO THE SPC STRUCTURE

Councillor Tony McLoughlin proposed and Councillor Marcella McGarry seconded Councillor David Cawley be nominated to the Strategic Policy Committee
 
Councillor Arthur Gibbons proposed and Councillor Sean Mac Manus seconded that Councillor Chris MacManus be nominated to the Strategic Policy Committee

Councillor David Cawley proposed and Councillor Jim McGarry seconded that Councillor Marcella McGarry be nominated to the Strategic Policy Committee.

A secret ballot was conducted with the following results:

Councillor Marcella McGarry    7 Votes
Councillor David Cawley    7 Votes
Councillor Chris Mac Manus    4 Votes

The Mayor declared that Councillor Marcella McGarry and Councillor David Cawley be nominated to the SPC Structure of Sligo County Council

5. TO CONSENT TO THE SALE OF DWELLING NUMBER 2 CLEVERAGH ROAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF 26TH AUGUST 2009

Councillor Tony McLoughlin proposed Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady seconded and it was unanimously agreed to consent to the disposal of  2 Cleveragh Road in accordance with notice to members of  26th August 2009.

6. TO NOTE AUDIT REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2007

A copy of the Audit Report for year ended 31st December 2007 was circulated with Agenda on 30th September 2009.  Members unanimously agreed to note this report.

7. TO NOTE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2008

Members were circulated with a copy of the Annual Financial Statement for year ended 31st December 2008. Members unanimously agreed to note this report.

8.  TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE OVER – EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST DECEMBER 2008

A report was circulated to Members from the Head of Finance on this issue.

On the proposal of Councillor David Cawley seconded by Councillor Veronica Cawley it was unanimously agreed to authorise over-expenditure of €1,202,929.00 for the year ended 31st December, 2008.

Service Area Amount
Service A -  Housing and Building €37,480
Service B -  Road Transport and Safety €316,618
Service D -  Development Management  €34,678
Service E -  Environmental Services €10,044
Service F -  Recreation and Amenity €9,422
Service G -  Agriculture, Education, Health and Welfare       €231,378
Service H -  Miscellaneous Services €563,309
Total  €1,202,929


9.  TO SEEK APPROVAL FOR OVER-DRAFT ACCOMMODATION FOR THE SIX MONTH ENDING 31ST MARCH 2010

A report of the Head of Finance was circulated with the Agenda on 30th September 2009.  On the proposal of Councillor David Cawley seconded by Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady it was unanimously agreed “That pursuant to Section 106 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and subject to the sanction of the Minister of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Sligo Borough Council hereby authorises the borrowing of a sum not exceeding €6.35m by way of temporary overdraft for the 6 months ending on 31st March 2010”.

10. TO NOTE ADDITIONAL REDUCTION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND 2009

Letter from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government was circulated to Members.  Members unanimously agreed to note this letter.

11. TO NOTE REPORT ON THE RE-OPENING OF O’CONNELL STREET

A report on the estimated cost of re-opening O’Connell Street, was circulated to Members with the Agenda on 30th September 2009.  Members were asked to review funding required to open O’Connell Street to vehicular traffic in the sum of €55,750.00 agreed at the General Purpose Meeting on 21st September 2009 and to consider and agree the revised funding cost  required in the sum of  €122,750.00.

Members agreed to incur the costs as outlined in the report and to fund same from the Urban Enhancement Fund, and from the Development Levies.  The motion to facilitate the additional over expenditure will be considered at the November monthly meeting.

12.  ABBEY STREET CAR PARK

Mr. Brian Flynn, Senior Executive Engineer made a presentation to members on the future development framework of the Abbey Street Car Park.  As there is no funding available to progress the preferred option outlined by the NBA to develop the car park, Members were requested to approve funding in the sum of €65,000.00, from Development Levies, to maximise the number of car parking spaces and improve the overall appearance of the car park.

Members agreed to seek a further report which will include costs of essential works only.  The report to be presented to Members for consideration at the November Monthly meeting.

13.  BRAVERY AWARD

Councillor Tony McLoughlin proposed Councillor Jim McGarry seconded and it was unanimously agreed “That Sligo Borough Council recommends Garda Trevor Keating, Rory O’Connor and Garda James Connolly for a bravery award in recognition of their dramatic rescue operation when they saved a man from drowning from the Garavogue River in early September”

14. SYMPATHY

The sympathy of the Council was extended to the following:

  • The Carty Family on the death of Noel Carty.
  • The Gilmartin Family on the death of Mary Gilmartin
  • The Watters Family on the death of Michael Watters


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


Meeting Date 05/10/2009