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Venue: Council Chamber, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon
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Adoption of Minutes Minutes: On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Cummins SECONDED by Councillor Dineen It was AGREED to adopt the minutes of the Plenary Meeting held on 27th February 2017
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Matters Arising Minutes: There were no matters arising.
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Management Report February 2017 (Circulated) Minutes: Members noted the Management Report for February 2017. Councillor Connaughton requested that the number of planning applications granted and refused is noted in future Management Reports. Martin Lydon, A/Director of Services, confirmed that this information will be included in future reports.
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Cemetery Improvement Grants 2017 (Circulated) Minutes: On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Fitzmaurice SECONDED by Councillor Byrne It was AGREED to adopt the Cemetery Improvement Grants 2017 as circulated
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Lead Remediation Grant Update (Circulated) Minutes:
Members raised the following issues and queries:
Majella Hunt, Director of Services, responded as follows:
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County Roscommon Tourism Statement of Strategy 2017 - 2022 (Report from SPC Chairperson) Minutes: Councillor Shanagher, Chairperson of the Economic Development and Enterprise Support (including Roads & Culture) SPC presented to the Members the County Roscommon Tourism Statement of Strategy 2017-2022 for adoption.
The Statement of Strategy and the Tourism Strategy that is proposed will develop as one cohesive document setting out local priorities and goals for the next six years. Tourism is an important economic driver in County Roscommon generating approximately €42.8m in revenue. The Statement of Strategy that is put forward for adoption sets out a clear roadmap for growing the sector in the years ahead. The strategy aims to develop quality tourism experiences that meet and preferably exceed the needs and expectations of visitors. Roscommon County Council is working with partner agencies, the tourism trade and communities throughout the county in a collaborative, coordinated and measured approach.
Members welcomed the Statement of Strategy and the following issues were raised:
Martin Lydon, A/Director of Services, responded as follows:
On the PROPOSAL of Councillor ... view the full minutes text for item 38.17 |
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LCDC Community Facilities Scheme 2017 (Circulated) Minutes: Martin Lydon, A/Director of Services, presented an overview of the Communities Facilities Scheme which was announced on 10th March 2017 by the Minister of State for Communities and the National Drugs Strategy:
Members raised the following issues and queries:
Martin Lydon, A/Director of Services, responded to queries as follows:
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Athlone Boundary and Ireland 2040 Minutes: The Chief Executive presented the draft jointly prepared scoping report on the implementation of the Athlone Boundary Review Committee’s recommendations to the Members. The report is in response to the letter of 30th December 2016 from the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. The Chief Executive and the Westmeath Chief Executive have signed off on the document to be presented to each Council for approval.
On 16th March Roscommon County Council made a submission under the National Planning Framework 2040 clearly setting out the Vision for Athlone - to be a Regional City in the Midlands. ‘Destination Athlone’ has also made a submission under the National Planning Framework. This is a public document and is endorsed by relevant parties including Roscommon and Longford County Councils.
In this scoping report, two very important developments have been included which neither the Boundary Committee nor the Department had considered i.e. the implications of the Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework and the joint retail strategy which warrant the preparation of a Regional Economic and Spatial Strategy. This document states clearly that it would be most beneficial if the Department recognises under the National Planning Framework the potential of Athlone as a centre of growth by appropriate designation as a regional growth centre.
The report was submitted to both Corporate Policy Groups and the full Council in both Roscommon and Westmeath today and in the spirit of good cooperation and confidentiality it was not possible to circulate it earlier. There are many controls build into this document, the Members have full control over the process and everything will revert back to the Members for approval.
Cllr. Keogh advised the meeting that the Fianna Fáil grouping met in relation to this issue. The document was first circulated at the Corporate Policy Group meeting held this morning and Members have not had an opportunity to consider the content in its entirety. Cllr Keogh was of the opinion that the last paragraph of Mr. Paul Lemass’s letter of 30th December did not impose a strict deadline.
In the circumstances having regard to the content of the correspondence:
On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Keogh on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Group SECONDED by Councillor Connaughton that the matter be deferred to the April meeting of the Council so that full consideration can be given to the content of the reply that is being prepared, full consideration be given to the submission from Roscommon County Council in relation to the Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework and more importantly that full consideration and a briefing be given by the Elected Members of Athlone Municipal District to the Save Roscommon Committee to give the Committee the opportunity to have any additional input into the submission before it goes to the Department.
On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Keogh on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Group SECONDED by Councillor Connaughton that a letter be written to Assistant Secretary, Paul Lemass, to advise this matter has been deferred to ... view the full minutes text for item 40.17 |
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Correspondence Minutes:
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Notice of Motion Minutes: UPGRADE N60 (WEST OF CASTLEREA) Notice of Motion from Councillor Creaton – 02/17 “That Roscommon County Council call on the T.I.I. to carry out urgent upgrade works to the N60 west of Castlerea from Arm to the railway bridge at Meelickaduff.”
The Meetings Administrator read the following reply: - This Notice of Motion requires a Resolution of the Council.
Cllr Creaton stated that this section of road on the Ballyhaunis side of Castlerea has disintegrated over the past number of years and is in a very dangerous condition. It is only a matter of time before there is a serious accident with responsibility falling on the Council.
On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Creaton SECONDED by Councillor Fitzmaurice It was AGREED that Roscommon County Council call on the T.I.I. to carry out urgent upgrade works to the N60 west of Castlerea from Arm to the railway bridge at Meelickaduff.
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Councillors Conferences - Payment/Attendance Minutes: On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Cummins SECONDED by Councillor Kilduff It was AGREED to adopt the list of payments for attendance at conferences as circulated to the Members.
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Votes of Congratulations/Sympathy Minutes: Votes of Sympathy were extended to:
Votes of Congratulations were extended to:
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A.O.B. Minutes: Tender for Legal Services Cllr. Keogh referred to the recent Request for Tender for N60 Oran Re-alignment Road Project – Land Conveyance and Legal Services advertised by Roscommon County Council on eTenders. He queried that in light of the fact that there is a national framework in place, was the Council entitled to advertise for legal services in the manner in which they have? The Chief Executive confirmed that the Council was entitled to advertise the Tender.
Castlerea Fire Station Cllr. Mulligan requested an update in relation to the temporary closure of Castlerea Fire Station. He stated that the people of Ballaghaderreen are afraid for their safety. He referred to rumours circulating that businesses in Castlerea may not be covered by their insurance when there is no service. Cllr. Fitzmaurice stated that he had heard the rumours but there were unfounded. The Chief Executive advised Members that the Council understands the concerns and is working through a process and until the Council is satisfied that the crew can work safely together the station will remain closed.
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