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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF COMMITTEE OF COBH TOWN COUNCIL, HELD AT CARRIG HOUSE, COBH, ON MONDAY 27^th FEBRUARY, 2006.

Presiding -            Cllr. S. Meade

Present -         Councillors N. Doyle, P. Histon, S O’Connor, M. Keating, K. McCarthy, J. Mulvihill and P. Whitty.

OFFICIALS PRESENT  

Ms. M. O’Halloran – Town Manager

Ms. R. Mullarkey – Staff Officer

An apology for their inability to attend was received from Cllr. D. Crowley and Mr. P. Lynch, Town Clerk.

1)             Signatory to Cobh Town Council Main Bank Account

On the proposal of Cllr. Doyle, seconded by Cllr. Mulvihill, a resolution was passed in order to appoint Mr. Páraig Lynch, Town Clerk, an authorised signatory on Cobh Town Council’s bank account

2)             Draft Litter Management Plan.

. The Town Manager outlined the main points in the Draft Litter Management Plan 2006-2009 and asked for all relevant comments to the draft as soon as possible in order for their inclusion in the final plan. She stated that Appendices were not included, particularly procedure for derelict sites.

Councillor McCarthy commented on the recycling facilities currently available within the Cobh area and that more facilities should be made available. The Town Manager mentioned that the Ballynoe Treatment Plant was advertised in last Fridays Examiner 24/02/06 and that plans were available for inspection in the Town Hall.  Councillor Doyle complemented the Draft Litter Plan on its layout and commented that all schools in the area should be contacted in relation to proposed litter campaigns and relevant suggestions. Cllr. Mulvihill stated that the business community needed to be involved in this matter and asked that the “Pride in Cobh” week, proposed by him at a previous meeting be organised during the summer. Cllr. Keating supported Cllr. Mulvihill in relation to the “Pride in Cobh” week and stated that the support of the Council for work being done by Residents’ Associations was essential for a Litter Plan to be successful. Cllr. Whitty expressed his disappointment with the Plan as there was no progress actually being made. He also asked that the precise number of submissions be rechecked. Cllrs McCarthy and O’Connor raised the issue of the Derelict Sites in the town and asked for updates in this regard. Cllr McCarthy also asked for clarification on the role of Litter Champions.

The Manager responded to issues raised and stated that she hoped to have the Action Plan for 2006 ready for the March meeting. This will give details of the work proposed for 2006.

On the proposal of Cllr. Doyle, seconded by Cllr. Mulvihill, the Litter Management Plan was adopted subject to the inclusion of appendices.

3)            Boundary Extension Proposal

Cllr. Whitty asked what steps have to be taken to forward this proposal. The Manager stated that the first step was to agree the boundary, which would be followed by preparation of a proposal, including the costings, and that this would be forwarded to the County Council.

On the proposal of Cllr. Histon, seconded by Cllr. Doyle, it was agreed to seek an extension to the boundary shown on the map circulated to the members. It was agreed that the Town Clerk would prepare the map and circulate to the members at the March meeting of the Council. Cllr. Whitty asked that the draft submission would be prepared for the April meeting of the Town Council.

4)         Any Other Business.

Cllr Doyle raised the issue of the proposed work to be carried out to the flower beds along the length of the Five Foot Way. She stated that she felt that the cost of the plants shown on the quote received by Cobh Tidy Towns was very high. Cllr. Whitty stated that there appeared to be some degree of confusion as to who had ordered the plants, and who would pay for them. It was agreed that the Manager would check this matter with the Town Clerk.

This concluded the business of the meeting.

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CATHAOIRLEACH

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TOWN CLERK

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