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Minutes of Adjourned April Monthly Meeting of Sligo Borough Council held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Sligo on Monday 19th April, 2010 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 C. MacManus,
  • Councillor S. MacManus,
  • Councillor M. McGarry,
  • Councillor T. McLoughlin
  • Councillor R. O’Grady.

ABSENT:

  • Councillor A Gibbons

OFFICIALS PRESENT:

  • Mr Hubert Kearns, county Manager
  • Ms. Paula R Gallagher, Acting Director of Services
  • Ms Marie Leydon, Head of Finance
  • Ms Patricia Hamilton, Financial Accountant
  • Ms Kate Barlow, Clerical Officer
  • Ms Mary McDonagh, Public Arts Officer
  • Ms Mary Blowick, Meetings Administrator

On the proposal of Councillor Declan Bree, seconded by Councillor David Cawley minutes of meetings

  • March Monthly meeting of 1st March 2010
  • March Special Meeting of 5th March 2010
  • March General Purposes Meeting of 22nd March 2010

were unanimously adopted, with amendments, and signed by the Mayor.

3. MATTERS ARISING

Councillor Bree asked when the information requested in the Notice of Motion on Cranmore Regeneration would be issued.

Mary Blowick informed the meeting that the information was being prepared and would be circulated in due course,

Councillor Bree asked if a response had been received from the Government to the Notice of Motion agreed by the Borough Council, for legislation to regulate “head shops” and the substances sold in these outlets.”
Mary Blowick, informed the meeting that no reply was received.

Councillor Sean MacManus queried if Bus Eireann had confirmed their commitment to attend a Borough Council Meeting.

Members were informed that a Bus Eireann representative would attend the June monthly meeting of the Borough Council.

Councillor Sean Mac Manus requested that they attend the May meeting due to the concerns of the public regarding changes to bus routes in the town.

Councillor Chris MacManus raised the issue of Rent Assessments.  As the issue was listed   on the Agenda, no discussion took place at this time.

Councillor David Cawley asked if any progress was made regarding a proposed date for a visit to Sligo from Mr. Michael Finneran TD Minister for Housing and Local Services.

Members unanimously agreed that a proposed date for a meeting with the Minister should be progressed.

Disposal of property at Wine Street Car Park

On the proposal of Councillor Matt Lyons, seconded by Councillor David Cawley and agreed to consent to the disposal of properties owned by Sligo Borough Council at Wine Street Car Park in accordance with the terms stated in notices circulated to members dated 1st April, 2010.

Review of Regional Planning Guidelines

Members noted the public consultation period (26th February, 2010 – 14th May, 2010) with regard to the review of the Regional Planning Guidelines.

Eastern Garavogue Bridge

The Mayor welcomed Mr Pat Warner, National Parks and Wildlife Service, who addressed the Chamber on the environmental constraints which restrict the location of a bridge on the east side of the City.”
The Mayor thanked Mr. Pat Warner for his presentation.

Draft Car Park Bye-Laws 2010 and Draft Parking Bye Laws 2010

It was unanimously agreed to defer to this item until the May meeting of the Borough Council to allow Members consider the proposed changes put forward.
 
On the proposal of Councillor Marcella McGarry, seconded by Councillor Declan Bree and agreed to consider the introduction of a visitors parking permit so that visitors have access to parking spaces in areas where parking is restricted.

Department of Finance Circular Re VAT on Local Authority Services

A discussion took place on the issue that VAT will need to be added to charges for some local authority services.  Members raised concerns on the impact this will have on the delivery of services by the Borough Council in the future.

Deputy Mayor Councillor Jude Devins took the chair at 9.30pm

Development Levies

Members noted report on Development Levies.

Sligo Town Centre Masterplan 

Ms Paula R. Gallagher, Acting Director of Services, outlined the present position on proposed developments in the Town Centre Masterplan.

To nominate one member to the Public Arts Steering Committee

Councillor Chris MacManus proposed and Councillor Sean MacManus seconded that Councillor Declan Bree be nominated to the Public Arts Steering Committee.

Councillor Marcella McGarry proposed, and Councillor David Cawley seconded that Councillor Veronica Cawley be nominated to the Public Arts Steering Committee

A poll was taken which resulted as follows:

For Councillor Declan Bree: 
Councillor D. Bree, Councillor Chris Mac Manus, Councillor Sean MacManus    (3)

For Councillor Veronica Cawley: 
Councillor V. Cawley, Councillor M. Lyons, Councillor T. McLoughlin, Councillor J. Devins, Councillor M McGarry, Councillor R. O’Grady, Councillor D. Cawley     (7)

The Deputy Mayor declared that Councillor Veronica Cawley is hereby nominated to the Public Arts Steering Committee.

SYMPATHY

The sympathy of the Council was extended to the following:

  • Eithne Sheridan, Cleveragh Road, on the death of her mother Gertie Sheridan


This concluded the business of the meeting which ended at 10.00pm


Meeting Date 19/04/2010