Notice of Motion from Councillor Naughten 01/17

"That Roscommon County Council put in place funding at the 2017 Roads Budget Meeting that will allow small drainage works to be contracted out, as there are currently inadequate outdoor staff to undertake this work."

The Meetings Administrator read out the following reply:-

Drainage works are carried out in the Athlone MD subject to the availability of specific funds for each project. The use of contractors for such work can be considered but is subject to a Framework Agreement with SIPTU who represent our outdoor workers.

Cllr Naughten advised that getting small drainage works completed was a staff issue rather than lack of funds.  He asked if it would be possible to bundle together small drainage jobs and engage Contractor to complete.  Diarmuid MacDonnacha advised that interviews ongoing with HR Dept and Athlone MD are hopeful of getting additional resources from panel formed.  Kieran Madden, A/Director of Services advised that Septum would view this as core work for outdoor staff and would challenge it.   

On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Naughten

            SECONDED by Councillor Ward

It was AGREED that Roscommon County Council investigates the possibility of sub-contracting small drainage works, due to safety issues, and alleviate the growing list of these job types that are not getting completed.

Notice of Motion from Councillor Kilduff 02/17

"That Roscommon County Council take in charge the full extent of the Hodson Bay road L2020"

The Meetings Administrator read out the following reply:-

It is the intention of Roscommon County Council to have the road referred to taken in charge.

On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Kilduff

            SECONDED by Councillor Ward

It was AGREED that Roscommon County Council take in charge the full extent of the Hodson Bay road L2020.

Notice of Motion from Councillor Ward 03/17

"I am calling on Roscommon County Council to provide funding for additional car spaces at the church of the Risen Christ Kiltoom.  The Church is situated off the N61 and cars attending mass have to park along the roadside of this extremely busy national road which has a speed limit of 100KM.”

The Meetings Administrator read out the following reply:-

Roscommon County Council will assess parking requirements at this location in line with our responsibilities in this regard.  I have checked the Land Registry regarding Council ownership in the immediate area, and confirm that none of the land in the immediate area is owned by Roscommon County Council. There does not appear to be any funding stream available to address this problem other than at the discretion of the Councillors through the MD Funding Scheme.

Councillor Ward informed meeting that this is a major health and safety concern for the public.  There could be up to 200 cars parked at on either side of road at a funeral.  He advised that no land is required and that there is a need for this to be considered further.  

Councillor Naughten advised that ownership of land was never transferred to Council and that the widening of road was completed by land dedication rather than by land transfer.  It was agreed that Councillor Ward and Diarmuid MacDonncha to discuss further and compile list of relevant land owners.