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Minutes of Council meetings- list.:MONDAY 8th DECEMBER, 2008MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS AT MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COBH TOWN COUNCIL, HELD AT CARRIG HOUSE, COBH, ON MONDAY 8th DECEMBER, 2008 Presiding - Cllr. J. Mulvihill, Mayor. Present - Cllrs. N. Doyle, P. Histon, Cllr M. Keating D. Crowley, S. O’Connor, P. Whitty, K. McCarthy. Officials Present Ms. L. Singleton, A/Town Manager Ms. P. Lynch, Town Clerk Mr. Michael O’Sullivan An apology for their inability to attend was received from Cllr. Stella Meade, Town Manager, Ms. Mary Ryan and Town Engineer Mr. Robert O’Sullivan Cllr Mulvihill sent best wishes on behalf of the Council to Cllr Meade and wished her a speedy recovery. The meeting commenced with the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer. Proposed suspension of Standing Orders. Cllr Mulvihill proposed a suspension of Standing Orders which was seconded by Cllr McCarthy in order to discuss the report on the former Irish Steel Site at Irish Ispat. Cllr Whitty stated that such were the terms of reference the report did not address a number of issues. Cllr Crowley stated that he wished to see the full report and questioned the timing of the release of the report. Cllr McCarthy made reference to the report phrase ‘no identifiably dangerous’ as used in the report and expressed his concern that only ‘East Tip’ was included in the study. Cllr O’Connor stated that he remained. worried about the cancer risk. Cllr Histon stated that the Council should accept that they are being told the truth. 1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES On the proposal of Cllr Whitty seconded by Cllr Crowley the minutes of the following meetings were adopted. Monthly Council meeting – 10th November 2008 MATTERS ARISING ST COLMAN’S CATHEDRAL – Cllr O’Connor queried if a planning application lodged or a declaration sought in respect of works at the Cathedral. The Town Clerk stated that no application for planning permission or a declaration had been submitted. DERELICT SITES; 1 & 2 CASEMENT SQUARE – Cllr Crowley asked the Town Clerk when work was expected to begin. The Town Clerk stated that talks had taken place with representatives of the owner and that it was expected that works would begin early in the New Year. The Town Clerk stated that Cobh Town Council was also pursuing the money owed to the Council in the form of the Derelict Sites Levy. WHITEPOINT PLANNING – The Town Clerk stated that he had discussed the matter with the Town Architect and that the developer had been advised both verbally and in writing to make a new planning application in order to rectify the problem caused. INDUSTRIAL LANDS AT BALLYNOE – The Town Clerk stated that the Council Architects were still dealing with the matter. Cllr McCarthy asked that a sign be erected to stop littering. Cllr Whitty stated that he was concerned that plans for these lands were now very advanced and that many of the details were not known to councillors at present. TOILET BLOCK – The Town Clerk stated that the painting work was mostly completed. Cllr Histon complimented the Engineer on the work completed. CARRIGNAFOY LEISURE LTD – The Town Clerk stated that the Board would be meeting Aura at which stage answers would be sought from them. Cllr Crowley stated that a meeting with the Aura Company was needed to discuss management issues. Cllr Doyle stated that a time limit was needed regarding having a meeting and receiving answers to queries. COLLEGE MANOR – Cllr Mulvihill stated that a letter was being sent to the developer. LOCAL BUS SERVICE – Cllr Mulvihill stated that he would be writing a letter seeking an update. YOUTH COUNCIL – Cllr Mulvihill stated that a meeting of the Council would be taking place early in the New Year. RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION INSTITUTE OF IRELAND – The Town Clerk stated that David Fenton of the RPII was seeking a date in early February for a meeting in the community centre. SEACAT FERRIES – The Town Clerk stated that the grant of Planning permission had been issued. IBAL REPORT – The Town Clerk stated that he had written to IBAL and was informed that An Taisce and the DOEH&LG were solely responsible for the survey. Cllr Crowley re-iterated that CE schemes should be re-introduced in light of the current economic climate in order to help with the upkeep of the town. On the proposal of Cllr. Crowley, seconded by Cllr. McCarthy, the following motion was adopted: “This Council calls on the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment to increase the numbers on the Community Employment schemes to the levels that existed before the Celtic Tiger given the current financial situation and the growing numbers on the Live Register.” It was agreed to circulate the motion to all local authorities in the state. DRAFT RATES SCHEME – No official response received yet. SLIPWAY MAINTENANCE – The Town Clerk stated that in discussions with the Port of Cork they had provided a estimate of €84,000 of which Cobh Town Council would pay €40,000 but that he and the Town Engineer would examine this costing firstly. DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY – The Town Clerk stated that the three of the properties listed at the previous meeting had been refused and were being re-offered as some applicants had bought from Cork County Council. Cllr Crowley questioned if the Cork list had been exhausted as the intention of the scheme had been to provide for the people of Cobh. Cllr McCarthy stated that people from Cobh had been offered housing outside Cobh and therefore the Council should not exclude people from outside the town for this reason. Cllr Histon stated that the reason for the refusals was that the Cork County Council houses were being sold for €35,000 less. The Town Clerk stated that Cork County Council were in a position to cross subsidise house sales from other Part V income received and while the scheme was designed to cater for locals only eight applicants qualified. FRIENDS OF COBH HOSPITAL – The Town Clerk stated that a letter had been sent and the group had agreed to attend the January Meeting. 2. VOTES OF CONDOLENCE The Sympathy of the Council was extended to all those who had died since the previous meeting of the Council. 3. MANAGERS ORDERS Cllrs noted Managers Orders copies of which had been circulated Adoption was proposed by Cllr Crowley and seconded by Cllr McCarthy. 4. CORRESPONDENCE – a) Tralee Town Council – marked as read b) Notice of Motion; Clones Town Council – marked as read. c) Notice of Motion; Killarney Town Council – marked as read. d) Notice of Motion; Kilrush Town Council – marked as read. e) Notice of Motion; Macroom Town Council – marked as read. f) Harbour Row ratepayers; Christmas lights – Cllr Mulvihill expressed his unhappiness at the CHCC statement re Christmas lights. Cllr Doyle asked whether they were challenged on this issue. Agreed to write to spokesperson of Harbour Row ratepayers g) Passage West Town Council re joint meeting – marked as read. h) European Federation of Sea Anglers – marked as read. i) www.bringbacktheswanseacorkferry.com - on the proposal of Cllr Doyle and seconded by Cllr Histon it was agreed to support the campaign. j) Rose Wood Grove Committee – marked as read. k) Cobh & Harbour Chamber; Draft Rates Scheme – marked as read. l) Group Personal Accident Scheme – marked as read. m) Cobh & Harbour Chamber; Cobh Tourist Information Guide – marked as read. n) Passage West Town Council; Container Terminal – Cllrs Histon and Doyle stated that they could not support the letter. Cllr Whitty asked for the item to be placed on the agenda for the joint meeting. 5. OFFICERS REPORTS LANDSLIDES –The Town Clerk stated that the consultants were willing to meet with affected residents. A letter would be sent to sent to residents to this effect. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS – a) Titanic sub-committee – a meeting will be held with a number of interested parties with a view to making a recommendation in January. b) Joint Policing Committee – The committee is due to meet again in early January to review progress. c) Midleton Area Committee – Cllr Mulvihill stated that an announcement was made with regard to the upgrade of the Fota Road. d) Cobh Community Radio – Cllr Mulvihill stated that he wished to send a letter of support. e) Ennistymon Tourist Conference – Cllr Whitty stated that they had a stand representing Cobh Tourism and a presentation was made. 7. DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY To consider the disposal of Nos. 38, 39, & 43, Marinegate, East Hill, Cobh, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001. Proposed by Cllr Keating and seconded by Cllr O’Connor. 8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS - a) Road Closure – Cllr Keating stated that a public road on Great Island was being blocked without authorisation on a frequent basis and traffic was being diverted via a private road. The Town Clerk stated that road closures apart from emergencies were a function of the Local Authority. It was agreed to refer the matter to the Area Engineer for investigation b) Parking in Russell Heights – Cllr McCarthy asked the Town Clerk if the ESB were intending to move a pole to facilitate parking. The Town Clerk agreed to get an update from the Town engineer for the next meeting. c) Cllr. Crowley stated that he wished to publicly thank the Council’s outdoor staff for the work in getting the Christmas lights and the tree in the Square organised. d) Councillors expressed disappointment that 2 temporary employees of the Council were being let go. Members thanked the staff members for their work while employed with the Town Council. e) Cllr. Whitty asked that the Town Engineer examine the possibility of putting a disabled parking space on West View as a need existed in that location. f) Cllr. Whitty asked that the Town Engineer update the members in relation to the provision of speed ramps in Mount Eaton at the January meeting of the Council. This concluded the business of the meeting ___________________ Cathaoirleach ___________________ Town Clerk Date
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