Council Meeting 2nd March 2010
Minutes
MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING OF CLONAKILTY TOWN COUNCIL
HELD ON TUESDAY 2nd MARCH 2010 AT 7.00 P.M IN COUNCIL CHAMBER, OLD MILL, KENT ST, CLONAKILTY.
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Members Present: Cllr. Anthony McDermott (Mayor), Cllr. Aidan Pendlebury, Cllr. Phil O’Regan, Cllr. Kevin O’Regan, Cllr. Michael O’Regan, Cllr. John Loughnan, Cllr. Humphrey Deegan,
Cllr. Cionnáith Ó Súilleabháin, Cllr. Anne Cullinane.
Officers Present: Moira Murrell, Town Manager, John Conroy, Town Engineer, Justin England, Town Clerk,
Apologies:
The Mayor proposed a suspension of standing orders in order to facilitate the following:
(a) Deputation from Cllr. Jim Daly on behalf of Ocean Lettuce Ltd
(b) Deputation from Greta Kelly representing Thursdays Farmers Market
This was seconded by Cllr. Michael O’Regan, and the above made their presentations to the Members.
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of February Monthly Meeting
On the proposal of Cllr. Michael O’Regan, seconded by Cllr. Phil O’Regan, the minutes of the February meeting were adopted.
2. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES
a) Minutes of February Monthly Meeting
In response to a query from Cllr. Ó Súilleabháin, the Town Clerk confirmed that the local Oireachtas Members were written to in relation to social welfare applications.
Cllr. Phil O’Regan enquired as to whether any response had been received from the OPW in relation to the grant funding applications for non coastal minor works. The Town Manager confirmed that no response had yet been received.
Cllr. Pendlebury enquired about the Windows and Doors replacement programme and it was agreed that in the future this would be a recurring agenda item.
Cllr. Kevin O’Regan enquired about the audit of shop signage and was advised by the Town Clerk that it was hoped to commence the audit before the end of March.
The Town Clerk presented the Members with a report in response to Cllr. Michael O’Regan’s request at the February meeting in relation to Housing Applicants.
The Town Clerk presented the Members with a report in response to Cllr. Cullinane’s request at the February meeting in relation to taking in charge of estates.
3. VOTES OF SYMPATHY
To: -
• Donal O’Sullivan, Hillview House, Clogheen on the death of his wife Chrissie.
• The Cullinane Family, Shanaway, Ballineen on the death of their brother Vincent.
• The Foley Family, 39 Assumption Place on the death of their brother Tom.
VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS
To:-
• Clonakilty District Chamber of Tourism on their recent publicity drive on the Clonakilty.ie website
• Students, Sacred Heart Convent, on their entry and display at the Young Scientist Exhibition.
• The Grace Centre, Clonakilty on their new facilities.
• Irish Wheelchair Association on the occasion of their fiftieth anniversary.
• Agnes O’Leary, Town Hall on the recent birth of her daughter Una.
4. STATUTORY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL
a) Appointment of Nominee to the Ordinary General Meeting of the IPB to be held on 27th May, 2010.
On the proposal of Cllr. Ó Súilleabháin, seconded by Cllr. Michael O’Regan, Cllr. Phil O’Regan was nominated.
b) Nomination of Members to the Website Committee.
The following Members were nominated and agreed by all Members present:
Cllr. Cionnáith ó Súilleabháin, Cllr. Aidan Pendlebury, Cllr. John Loughnan.
5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL
a) AMAI Conference
Both Cllr. Michael O’Regan and Cllr. Ó Súilleabháin gave reports from the Spring AMAI seminar held recently in Sligo.
Cllr. Deegan gave the VEC report.
6. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL
a) Planning Applications
Planning applications that had been received since the previous meeting were laid before the meeting.
b) Managers Orders
The Manager’s Orders signed since the previous meeting were laid before the meeting.
c) Application for funding from Clonakilty Fairtrade Steering Group.
On the proposal of Cllr. Michael O’Regan and seconded by Cllr. Ó Súilleabháin it was agreed to make a grant payment of €300 to the above group.
7. NOTICES OF MOTION
(a) Motion from Cllr. Cionnáith Ó Súilleabháin
"That this council, has a policy of total opposition to the concept of "Head Shops" opening in Clonakilty town, but at present recognises that national legislation is too weak to technically prevent one being set up. Therefore we will write as a matter of urgency to all ratepayers in the town, as well as auctioneers and other property agents asking them to be aware that there may be an attempt made to set up a Head Shop in a rented property in town. The letter will point out this council’s policy in relation to head shops, and ask them to be acutely aware of this fact when they are approached by potential tenants of vacant commercial properties. We will also recommend that they refuse to rent out to anyone who intends to use the premises for the purpose of establishing a head shop in Clonakilty".
Before taking the motion the Town Manager advised that any written instructions to the ratepayers of the town could not be undertaken by the Town Council.
In light of the Manager’s advice, Cllr. Ó Súilleabháin proposed the following amended motion:
"That this council, has a policy of total opposition to the concept of "Head Shops" opening in Clonakilty town, but at present recognises that national legislation is too weak to technically prevent one being set up”.
The amended motion was seconded by Cllr. Loughnan.
Following discussion by the Members, all agreed with the sentiments of the amended motion and the amended motion was carried unanimously.
The Town Manager clarified that as the business operated legally – then the normal local authority planning legislation would apply.
(b) Motion from Cllr. Cionnáith Ó Súilleabháin
"That this council, recognising the important amenity aspect of our beaches for locals and tourists alike,
(1) Strongly objects to the draconian nature of the Cork County Council Draft Beach Byelaws 2010 as they presently stand, and
(2) Places the item for detailed discussion on the agenda of our April meeting where we can propose sensible alternatives and amendments."
Before moving the motion, Cllr. Ó Súilleabháin, in light of the closing date for submissions on the draft beach byelaws 2010, proposed the following amended motion:
"That this Council, recognising the important amenity aspect of our beaches for locals and tourists alike, strongly objects to the draconian nature of the Cork County Council Draft Beach Byelaws 2010 as they presently stand”.
The amended motion was seconded by Cllr. Pendlebury.
It was recognised by the Members that although there were positive inclusions within the draft byelaws that in some areas the byelaws appeared quite restrictive.
Cllr Ó Súilleabháin reminded the Members that the closing date for submissions was the 15th March 2010 and encouraged the Members to make submissions.
After contributions from each Member, the amended motion was carried.
8. CORRESPONDENCE FROM GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
There was no correspondence from Government Departments.
9. CORRESPONDENCE FROM OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND
PUBLIC BODIES
(a) Motion from Bandon Town Council
"That Bandon Town Council calls on the Government to ban "Head Shops" in Ireland".
On the proposal of Cllr. Michael O’Regan and seconded by Cllr. Ó Súilleabháin the motion was agreed.
(b) Motion from Bandon Town Council
“Bandon Town Council calls for the full return of C103 to Bandon to cover the West Cork area. We should keep the LOCAL in local radio. We want our radio station to cover LOCAL issues, report LOCAL news and LOCAL sporting activities and we also want it to provide an outlet for LOCAL voices.”
This motion was marked as read.
(c) Motion from Tullamore Town Council
“That Tullamore Town Council request information from the HSE regarding the assessment system in place foe Medical Card holders.”
This motion was marked as read.
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) Casual Trading Byelaws
In response to a request from Cllr. Ó Súilleabháin for a progress update on the Casual Trading Byelaws, The Manager confirmed that she is pursuing legal advice in relation to the matter.
b) Maxol Service Station Development
In response to a query from Cllr. Ó Súilleabháin, the Town Engineer confirmed that it was expected that it would be a further three weeks for the road works element to be completed.
c) Public Service Dispute
In response to a query from Cllr. Ó Súilleabháin, the Town Manager confirmed that a work to rule was in place.
d) Windows and Doors, Convent Way and Convent Court
Cllr. Pendlebury asked the officials to bring to the attention of Cork County Council problems occurring with windows and doors at the above estate.
e) Pedestrian Crossing at Ladies Cross
In response to a query from Cllr. Pendlebury, the Town Engineer replied that all pedestrian crossings will be considered within the Traffic and Transportation Study for the Town.
f) Footpath / Hoarding bordering Scallys Supermarket
In response to a query from Cllr. Deegan, the Town Engineer replied that he will raise the matter again with proprietor / developer of the site.
g) Astna Square Redevelopment
The Town Clerk advised Members that the Astna Square redevelopment would be brought to the Members at the April 2010 meeting and that it would be intended to commence the Part VIII process at that stage.
h) LAMA Conference
At the proposal of Cllr. Michael O’Regan and seconded by Cllr. Deegan it was agreed that the Mayor would attend the upcoming LAMA Conference.
i) On-going footpath works at Pearse Street
In response to a query from Cllr. Kevin O’Regan, the Town Engineer confirmed that it was the intention to bring the footpath as far as McCarthy’s Newsagent and that it was hoped to complete this stage of works by 12th March.
j) Casual Trading during West Cork Rally
Cllr. Ó Súilleabháin requested that a letter be sent to Clonakilty Garda Station requesting strict adherence be paid to the Casual Trading Byelaws over the rally weekend.
This concluded the official business of the meeting
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