Agenda and minutes

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1.

Election of Cathaoirleach

In accordance with Section 22(c) and Part V of the Local Government Reform Act, 2014 to elect the Cathaoirleach of the Athlone Municipal District to hold office until his/her successor shall have been appointed in accordance with law.

 

Minutes:

Councillor Connaughton welcomed everybody to the Annual General Meeting of the Athlone Municipal District.  He thanked the Executives and Staff and said he hoped he was fair during his term and wished the incoming Cathaoirleach the best of luck. 

 

The Cathaoirleach invited proposals for the election of Cathaoirleach.

 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor Kilduff

           SECONDED by Councillor Keogh

that Councillor Tony Ward would be elected Cathaoirleach of the Athlone Municipal District.

 

The incoming Cathaoirleach Cllr. Tony Ward congratulated Cllr. Connaughton on his term as Cathaoirleach and said he was very fair and that the Councillors in the South always work together for the betterment of the MD Area.

2.

Election of Leas-Cathaoirleach

In accordance with Section 22(c) and Part V of the Local Government Reform Act, 2014 to elect the Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Athlone Municipal District to hold office until his/her successor shall have been appointed in accordance with law.

 

Minutes:

The Cathaoirleach invited proposals for the election of Leas-Cathaoirleach.

 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor Connaughton

          SECONDED by Councillor Keogh

That Councillor Paddy Kilduff be elected Leas-Cathaoirleach of Athlone Municipal District.

3.

Fixing of Dates for Municipal District Meetings

To fix dates on which the Municipal District Meetings will be held within the period to 31st

May, 2018 (Provisional list of dates attached).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROVISIONAL DATES FOR MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETINGS 2017 / 2018

 

25th July, 2017 (Municipal)

 

19th September, 2017 (Municipal)

 

21st November, 2017 (Municipal)

 

16th January, 2018 (Municipal)

 

20th March, 2018 (Municipal)

 

22nd May, 2018 (Municipal & Annual Meeting)

 

 

Minutes:

On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Ward

                SECONDED by Councillor Fallon

It was AGREED that dates for the Athlone Municipal District Meetings during the coming year be as follows:-

25th July, 2017

19th September, 2017

23rd November, 2017

16th January, 2018

20th March, 2018

22nd May, 2018

 

On behalf of all the Staff, Ms. Majella Hunt, Director of Services complimented Cllr. Connaughton and said it had been a good two years, in which a lot happened such as the Athlone Boundary issue and the flooding in 2015, but we worked well together and made a great team. 

 

All members congratulated Cllr. Connaughton on his two year term as Cathaoirleach and noted he was impartial, fair and kept everyone informed.  Best wishes were extended to Cllr. Tony Ward in his new role as Cathaoirleach for the coming year.

4.

AOB

Minutes:

Ms. Majella Hunt, Director of Services, advised the members that at the Athlone MD Funding Meeting held on 24th May 2017, it was agreed to allocate Tisrara Community Centre €8,500 for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Community Centre.  She advised of potential double funding occurring as this project has also been allocated Clár funding.  It was agreed by all members that a letter be sent to the committee requesting an itemised list of the elements of the refurbishment and upgrade works of Tisrara Community Centre that are eligible under the Clár Funding Scheme 2017.

 

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