MAGHERAFELT DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES of Proceedings of A

MAGHERAFELT DISTRICT COUNCIL

MINUTES OF Proceedings of a Meeting of Magherafelt District Council held in the Bridewell, 6 Church Street, Magherafelt on Tuesday, 12 August 2003. The meeting commenced at 7.30 pm.

Presiding: Miss K A Lagan

Other Members Present: R A Montgomery T J Catherwood P E Groogan O T Hughes J Junkin (joined the meeting at 7.32 p.m.) J A McBride Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea P McLean H E Mullan S O’Brien J P O’Neill G C Shiels

Apology: P H McErlean

Officers Present: J A McLaughlin (Chief Executive) J J Tohill (Director of Finance and Administration) R Beattie (Senior Environmental Health Officer) W J Glendinning (Director of Building Control) T J Johnston (Director of Operations) Mrs A Junkin (Chief Executive’s Secretary)

Representatives from Other The Planning Service: Bodies in Attendance: Mrs Joan Bryson – Planning Officer

1. MINUTES Submitted Minutes of Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 17 June 2003 (copy circulated to each Member).

1.1 Councillor G C Shiels requested that his comments on Page 7 of the Minutes, paragraph 4.3 be amended from “He (Councillor Shiels) said that this (the old line of the By-pass) was causing concern as it appeared to have changed to a through-pass” to read “He said that this was causing concern as, in effect, this would be a “through-pass”.

Councillor J Junkin joined the meeting at 7.32 p.m.

1.1.1 Councillor Shiels also referred to Page 60 – Conferences and Courses – Item 18.1 – Confederation of European Councillors Northern Ireland Region’s Conference and requested that the resolution be amended to read “that the Council’s representatives on the Association of Councillors, Councillors S O’Brien and R A Montgomery attend.

1.1.2 Councillor P E Groogan referred to paragraph 3 on Page 11 of the Minutes and requested that “the scheme at Port View” be changed to “the scheme at Fort View”.

1.1.3 It was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor J P O’Neill, and

RESOLVED: that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 17 June 2003 subject to the above amendments be taken as read and signed as correct.

1.2 Submitted Minutes of Annual Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 17 June 2003 (copy circulated to each Member).

1.2.1 Councillor G C Shiels referred to Page 6, item 13 of the Annual Minutes – The Local Government Partnership on Travellers, and stated that he did not second the nominations. Councillor O T Hughes agreed to second the proposal to re-elect Councillors R A Montgomery and S O’Brien to serve on The Local Government Partnership on Travellers for the year 2003/2004.

1.2.2 It was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor J P O’Neill, and

RESOLVED: that the Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday 17 June 2003, subject to the above amendment, be taken as read and signed as correct.

2. MATTERS ARISING 2.1 Submitted letters of thanks from MINUTES Mr Artie O’Kane who participated in the Roth “Ironman”, for the Council’s donation 56/8/2003 towards the Children’s Hospice, and Mrs Bernie Gribben for help with expenses in participating in the Roth “Ironman”.

2.1.1 Submitted also letters of thanks for donations from Ms Margaret Johnston, Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke, Erin’s Own GAC Lavey for a contribution to the club’s participation in the Feile na nGael, and the Samaritans.

Noted.

2.2 Submitted a letter from the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Dublin thanking the Chairman for the gift presented to the Ambassador, Liv Morch Finborud during the visit to Magherafelt of the Norwegian Special Olympics team. Noted.

3. CONGRATULATIONS The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan, extended good wishes to Councillor P H McErlean 260/8/2003 for a speedy recovery. She reported that he had received heart surgery and was recovering well at home.

Councillor Miss Lagan further advised that she had received a letter from the Chairman of The Sperrin Choir requesting that the Council consider honouring Mr George Johnston. She said that Mr Johnston had just retired as Conductor of the Choir (of which she had been a past member), and for his contribution to the Arts, especially music in the District.

The Chairman said that it was her intention to host a civic reception in the Autumn, for Mr Johnston and sought the Council’s approval.

Councillor G C Shiels seconded the motion which was unanimously adopted.

The Chairman also stated that there were some outstanding receptions which had to be organised. She had not forgotten and they would be held possibly in September.

The summer holiday months were not the best months for such functions.

Noted.

4. BUILDING CONTROL The Director of Building Control presented the DEPARTMENT Department’s reports for the periods 4 June to 1 July 2003 and 2 July to 5 August 2003 (copies 210/8/2003 circulated to each Member).

4.1 Mr Glendinning stated that during the period of the June report twenty-seven applications had been recommended for approval. There were no rejections. One application had been cancelled after going beyond the four-year period – MA/2012/0421 – Mr Thomas Lennox, 16 Main Street, Desertmartin for an extension to a dwelling.

Ninety-eight applications had commenced on site and seventy-five applications were found to be complete in accordance with Building Regulations.

Mr Glendinning stated that during the period of the July report fifty-three applications had been recommended for approval. There were no rejections. Two applications had been cancelled after exceeding the four year period – MA/2001/0172 – Miss Ada Devane, 56 Garden Street, Magherafelt for renovations to her dwelling and MA/2001/0196 – Mr Hugh Murray, 9 Mullaghboy Crescent, Magherafelt for alterations and additions to his dwelling.

One year extensions of time was granted to 7 applicants –

MA/2001/0047 Mr Eamon Convery, 180 Drumagarner Road, Kilrea MA/2001/0052 Mr Ossie Porter, 17 Hamlet Way, Ballyclare MA/2001/0095 Mr Hugh Bradley, 12 Kilrea Road, Upperlands MA/2001/0107 Mr Terence Stinson, 21 Blackpark Road, Toomebridge MA/2001/0155 Mr Kevin Scullion, 70 Ballynease Road, Portglenone MA/2001/0184 Mr Henry Convery, 17 Coolnasillagh Road, Maghera MN/2001/0001 Mr Malachy McGuckin 1 Westland Drive, Magherafelt

Sixty-two applications had commenced on site and thirty-three applications were found to be complete in accordance with Building Regulations

4.2 It was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and

RESOLVED: that the report as submitted be adopted.

5. NAMING AND Submitted letters and site plans for the naming and NUMBERING OF numbering of: STREETS 5.1 A housing development at 19 Blackpark PN99/8/2003 Road, Toomebridge for LMG Properties. Two suggestions were made:-

a) Holmecroft Manor b) Edgedale Manor.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor J P O’Neill, and

RESOLVED: that the Council adopt the name “Holmecroft Manor” for the housing development at Blackpark Road, Toomebridge.

PN100/8/2003 5.2 Three bungalows opposite 25 Main Street, Culnady for S J Kempton. The name suggested by the developers was “Well Lane”.

Councillor R A Montgomery stated that this roadway was already called “Well Lane” and there were already properties on it. He felt it would be a foolish decision to number and name the three bungalows as “Well Lane” and then residents use an address like – 3 Well Lane, off Well Lane, Upperlands.

Members felt that if that was the case then the bungalows did not require a name and that “Well Lane” be used.

Mr Tohill suggested that the Council’s officers check the matter out first before making a decision.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor R A Montgomery, Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and

RESOLVED: that in the circumstances it was not necessary for the three bungalows opposite 25 Main Street, Culnady to be named “Well Lane”.

5.3 Mr Tohill sought permission to bring forward two additional items and this was agreed to.

PN101/8/2003 5.4 A housing development at Mullaghboy Lane, Magherafelt for Fermac Properties.

Mr Tohill explained that because of the demographics of the area the name “Mullaghboy Glen” was compatible and the whole area (the area being developed and a further development, currently the subject of a planning application) would eventually be called “Mullaghboy Glen”.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and

RESOLVED: that the housing development at Mullaghboy Lane, Magherafelt be called “Mullaghboy Glen”.

5.5 A request to number and name Units in Rainey Street car-park.

Mr Tohill said that a request had been received from J D Keatley, developer, but no name had been suggested. He said that the Units were already known as Units 1, 2 and 3 and that the relevant legislation suggested that a postal address had to reflect the name that a location was actually known as. In this case it seem that the location was best known as Rainey Street Car-park but Mr Tohill stated that the officers were of the opinion that an address of Units 1, 2 and 3, Rainey Street Car-park would not be appropriate.

Mr Tohill further advised that the Meadowlane Shopping Centre entrance was off Moneymore Road and not Rainey Street and it was therefore felt that Meadowlane in the name would be inappropriate. 7

The issue was further complicated by the fact that two units to the rear of 50 Rainey Street, also being accessed from the car-park had previously been numbered 50A and 50B.

Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea suggested that the name “Rainey Park” sounded a lot better than “Rainey Street Car-park”.

Councillor J A McBride did not agree stating that there was already “Rainey Mews” and “Rainey Court” in close proximity.

Councillor R A Montgomery suggested “The Rainey Centre” as a suitable name.

The Chairman, Councillor Miss Lagan felt that Meadowlane should be used in the address.

Councillor J Junkin suggested the name “Meadow Park” as being appropriate.

Mr Tohill sought advice on what the Council wished the units to be called.

Councillor Rev McCrea enquired if the Council had to name the units tonight.

In reply, Mr Tohill stated that the Council did not require to name the units immediately.

It was then

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor R A Montgomery, and

RESOLVED: that Councillors think about a suitable name for the Units on Rainey Street car- park and that the matter be placed on the Agenda for consideration at the next Council meeting.

6. PETROLEUM Submitted the following applications for LICENCES Petroleum Licences which were in order and recommended for renewal:

P. 6 Highfield Service Station, 55 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt – Mr J McLarnon P. 14 Boyle’s Service Station, 1 Magherafelt Road, Castledawson – Mr A Boyle 8

P. 35 Star Service Station, 36 Castledawson Road, Magherafelt – Mr J Hancock P. 51 24/7 Fuels, 158 Moneygran Road, Portglenone – Mr Paul Kelly P. 56 Gort Service Station, 29 Church Street, Maghera – Mr T Glass P. 61 Millbrook Service Station 27 Desertmartin Road, Tobermore – Mr D Smith

6.1 It was

PROPOSED by Councillor R A Montgomery, Seconded by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, and

RESOLVED: that the applications as submitted for Petroleum Licences, be renewed.

7. AMUSEMENT PERMIT Submitted the following application for an Amusement Permit for the following premise which was recommended for renewal:

A5 4 Castle Street, Bellaghy – Mr Declan Scullion

7.1 On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor J A McBride, Seconded by Councillor P E Groogan, and

RESOLVED: that the application as submitted be approved.

8. BOOKMAKERS Submitted, for information, applications LICENCES for the renewal of Bookmakers Licences. The Chief Executive reported that the premises had been inspected and found to be satisfactory and that sufficient sanitary accommodation was provided.

John D Rainey 104-106 Main Street, Maghera John J Rainey Hall Street, Maghera John D Rainey 21 New Row, Castledawson John J Rainey Castle Street, Bellaghy L Stanley Ltd 2 Broad Street, Magherafelt L Stanley Ltd 27 Queen Street, Magherafelt

9. PLANNING SERVICE Consideration was given to the following: MANAGEMENT BOARD 9.1 Submissions to be made to the Planning 184/8/2003 Service Management Board:

9.1.1 H/2002/0760/O – Mr S McElhone: Councillor S O’Brien requested a period of three weeks to withdraw this application or a refusal issued.

9.1.2 H/2002/0647/O – D H Building Contracts Ltd: The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan requested that a refusal be issued.

9.1.3 H/20032/0058/O – Mr G Gordon: Councillor J P O’Neill requested a deferral for one month and this was agreed to.

9.1.4 H/2003/0237/O – Mr S Toner: It was

PROPOSED by Councillor J A McBride, Seconded by the Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan, and

RESOLVED: that the following submission be forwarded to the Planning Service Management Board:

1. The site is located on the Cahore Road and has limited passing traffic to view any type of development. 2. Although a roadside frontage site, any proposed development will be located at the lower north end. 3. The required sight splays will not result in the removal of excessive amounts of roadside vegetation. 4. The proposed location of the site blends sympathetically into the landform. 5. This site if approved, will integrate into the dispersed pattern of development in this area. 6. The site will consist of 3 existing boundaries, with only one new boundary being formed. 7. The applicant is prepared to accept a single storey dwelling. 8. This application has the support of Magherafelt District Council.

10. PLANNING SERVICE Submitted the Divisional Planning Service’s report dated 12 August 2003 (copy circulated to each 185/8/2003 Member). The following applications were taken into special consideration:-

10.1 New Applications:

H/2003/0221/F – NICIE The Planning Officer advised that two objections had been received in connection with this application.

The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan enquired what was meant by temporary approval.

The Planning Officer explained that this meant the permission time was limited. In this case it was a temporary school building and the structure was limited so a period of three years was imposed, that was until the permanent structure was in place, then the temporary structure would have to be removed.

The Planning Officer then stated that the main reason for objection related to the removal of trees. She said that the trees were very old and not in good health, but what could be retained would be retained and fenced-off. The contractor had been advised to be very careful and not damage the trees.

Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea advised that he had received several enquiries about the closure of the Pound Road. He asked how the Roads Service could close a road without any consultation.

The Planning Officer stated that she understand that Roads Service was carrying out some work at the junction of the Pound Road/Castledawson Road, Magherafelt. She further said that the matter was a Roads Service decision.

Councillor Rev McCrea enquired if Roads Service was a consultee.

The Planning Officer replied that it was a consultee.

Councillor Rev McCrea further stated that people who used Pound Road had questioned why the road was closed.

The Planning Officer commented that the road was now open.

H/2003/0401/F – Mrs M Craig The Planning Officer advised that one objection had been received regarding this application. She explained that the objection came from a neighbour who was concerned about the building being demolished and the possible damage to the relevant party wall. The objector had been advised that the application was for the replacement of an out building. The Planning Opinion was still approval.

Noted.

H/2003/0441/F – Mr C Yeats Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea enquired which of Mr Yeats’ sites this application referred to.

The Planning Officer advised that it was a new replacement application for a dwelling and garage at the rear of No.10 Island Road, Tobermore.

Noted.

The Planning Officer requested that an additional application be placed on the schedule and this was agreed to.

Applic No H/2003/0444/O Applicant Mr & Mrs P Scott Applic Address C/o Diamond & Hughes Architecture, Maghera Location Adjacent to 53 Leitrim Road, Castledawson Proposal Dwelling and garage Representation O objections Opinion Approval

H/2003/0454/F – Mr Martin and Noel Downey The Planning Officer advised that five objections had been received regarding the existing outline on site, build-up of traffic and the issue of ownership. She explained that the ownership query related to a piece of ground which was adjacent to the site under construction but further stated that this piece of land was irrelevant to the application. The ownership objection was therefore irrelevant.

Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea enquired how many dwellings were applied for in the application.

In reply the Planning Officer stated that the application was for one dwelling and garage.

The Planning Opinion was still approval.

Noted.

10.2 Applications where the Opinion is Refusal:

H/2002/1059/A – Invest Northern Ireland The Planning Officer gave some background information to this application. She said that the hoarding was to be positioned 100 metres from the Elk Inn on the Toomebridge side and at the roundabout at the entrance to the Industrial Park. The safety of drivers using the roundabout had been taken into careful consideration and it was felt that the proposed hoarding could be a hazard hence the planning opinion to refuse.

Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea commented that the Department was not so anxious about the hundreds of signs and massive hoardings around the countryside and wondered why Creagh Industrial Park had been singled out. This Park was bringing employment and investment to the District.

The Planning Officer explained that the opinion had been given because the hoarding was likely to cause a danger. The hoarding was not being erected in the correct position and drivers of vehicles would break suddenly on the roundabout if they missed the turning for the industrial park.

Councillor Rev McCrea said that he did not think that the Department should preach the law in this instance when they had ignored doing so in many cases.

The Planning Officer pointed out that if the Councillor had a particular hit list of examples, the Department would certainly listen.

Councillor Rev McCrea said it was the Department’s responsibility to carry out surveys and take the necessary action.

Members requested that the Department should negotiate with Invest Northern Ireland on this application to have the hoarding positioned correctly.

H/2002/0890/F – Mr A Speers Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 19 August 2003 at 2.15 p.m. Councillor G C Shiels to attend.

H/2003/0302/F – Mr B Scullion Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 26 August 2003 at 9.30 a.m. The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan and Councillor J A McBride to attend.

H/2003/0444/F – Mr & Mrs P Scott The Planning Officer requested that this application be removed from the list of refusals and this was agreed to.

H/2003/0449/F – Mr McGurk Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Monday, 18 August 2003 at 3.50 p.m. Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea to attend.

H/2002/1099/O – Mr M Toal Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday 19 August 2003 at 9.50 a.m. Councillors J A McBride, O T Hughes and S O’Brien to attend.

H/2002/1119/O – Miss H Dougan Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 19 August 2003 at 3.30 p.m. Councillor J A McBride to attend.

H/2003/0130/O – Planning Direct Ltd Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Thursday, 21 August 2003 at 10.20 a.m. Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea to attend.

H/2003/0216/O – Mr S O’Neill Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Monday, 18 August 2003 at 5.00 p.m. Councillor J A McBride to attend.

H/2003/0224/O – Mr H Nugent Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 19 August 2003 at 11.15 a.m. Councillors P E Groogan and O T Hughes to attend.

H/2003/0226/O – Mr P McCann Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 19 August 2003 at 10.15 a.m. Councillors S O’Brien and R A Montgomery to attend.

H/2003/0228/O – Mr S McPeake Councillor O T Hughes asked if the Planning Officer could confirm if this application had been withdrawn.

In reply the Planning Officer stated that it had not yet been withdrawn.

The application was deferred. A site meeting was arranged for Thursday, 21 August 2003 at 2.30 p.m. Councillor O T Hughes to attend.

H/2003/0230/O – Mr H Nugent Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 19 August 2003 at 10.40 a.m. Councillors O T Hughes and P E Groogan to attend.

H/2003/0295/O – Mr T Rainey The Planning Officer advised that there was one objection regarding the proximity of the site to a working quarry. She explained that the application was acceptable provided the applicant was warned of possible dangers.

Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 19 August 2003 at 3.00 p.m. Councillors Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea and J A McBride to attend.

H/2003/0314/O – V McAllister Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Thursday, 21 August 2003 at 3.00 p.m. Councillor O T Hughes to attend.

H/2003/0327/O – P Wilson Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Monday, 18 August 2003 at 2.30 p.m. The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan and P E Groogan to attend.

H/2003/0341/O – Mr H Mackle Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 19 August 2003 at 11.45 a.m. The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan and Councillor J A McBride to attend.

H/2003/0345/O – A Diamond Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 26 August 2003 at 10.40 a.m. Councillors J P O’Neill and O T Hughes to attend.

H/2003/0362/O – Planning Direct Ltd Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Thursday, 21 August 2003 at 10.00 a.m. Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea to attend.

H/2003/0396/O – A Palmer Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Monday, 18 August 2003 at 3.00 p.m. Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea to attend.

H/2003/0397/O – A Mullan Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 26 August 2003 at 11.10 a.m. Councillors J P O’Neill and O T Hughes to attend.

H/2003/0407/O – Mr & Mrs K Gregg Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Monday, 19 August 2003 at 4.30 p.m. Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea to attend.

H/2003/0423/O – Mr E Kelly Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Thursday, 21 August 2003 at 11.30 a.m. Councillor P E Groogan to attend.

H/2003/0430/O – S O’Hagan Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Monday, 18 August 2003 at 2.00 p.m. Councillor J A McBride to attend.

H/2003/0434/O – Mr Loughlin Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Thursday, 21 August 2003 at 3.30 p.m. The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan and Councillors O T Hughes and R A Montgomery to attend.

H/2003/0440/O – Mr E McMaster Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Monday, 18 August 2003 at 1.30 p.m. Councillor P E Groogan to attend.

H/2003/0451/O – Mr W Agnew Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Thursday, 21 August 2003 at 9.30 a.m. Councillors J Junkin and T J Catherwood to attend.

H/2003/0453/O – Mr Rainey Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 19 August 2003 at 3.00 p.m. Councillors Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea and J A McBride to attend.

H/2003/0457/O – Mr L Cassidy Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 26 August 2003 at 10.00 a.m. The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan and Councillor O T Hughes to attend.

H/2003/0462/O – Mr Patrick McGurk & Miss Sharon Doherty Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Thursday, 21 August 2003 at 10.50 a.m. Councillors Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea and Councillor J A McBride to attend.

H/2003/0466/O – Mr C McCann Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 19 August 2003 at 1.45 p.m. Councillor J A McBride to attend.

H/2003/0478/O – Mr K Doherty Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Thursday, 21 August 2003 at 12.10 p.m. Councillor P E Groogan to attend.

H/2003/0487/O – Mr J Morrison Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Thursday, 21 August 2003 at 2.00 p.m. Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea to attend.

H/2003/0626/O – Mrs R Steele Deferred. Site meeting to be arranged for Tuesday, 19 August 2003 at 12.15 p.m. Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea to attend.

10.3 Applications Deferred from Previous Meeting:

H/2002/0162/F – F P McCann Deferred on the request of the Planning Officer for more details.

H/2002/0760/O – Mr S McElhone Three weeks to withdraw or refusal issued. See also Planning Management Board submission earlier.

H/2002/0944/O – Mr W Barfoot Deferred for further information on the request of Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea. 17

H/2002/0981/O – Mr A Scullion Three weeks to withdraw or refusal issued.

H/2002/1013/F – W Nesbitt Deferred on the request of the Planning Officer who stated that this was a revised scheme for one dwelling only.

H/2002/1124/O – Mrs D Ferris Deferred for one month on the request of Councillor O T Hughes for Councillor P H McErlean.

H/2002/1150/O – Mrs D Laverty The Planning Officer advised that this was one of two applications for Mr Laverty. Deferred for one month on the request of Councillor J A McBride.

H/2002/1159/O – Mr P Fullerton Three weeks to withdraw on the request of the Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan.

H/2002/1174/O – Mr Declan Loane & Ms Maeve O’Kane Refusal. It was

PROPOSED by Councillor J A McBride, Seconded by Councillor O T Hughes, and

RESOLVED: that in the event of the applicant proceeding to a Planning Appeal the application receive the full support of the Council.

H/2003/0013/O – Mr J Bradley The Planning Officer advised that this application had been withdrawn.

H/2003/0038/F – Mr P Donnelly Approval.

H/2003/0068/O – Mr A Brown Approval

H/2003/0089/O – J O’Kane Deferred for one month on the request of the Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan.

H/2003/0122/O – Mr S Hughes Deferred. Councillor J A McBride requested an office meeting.

H/2003/0164/O – M Fulton Approval.

H/2003/0201/O – Mr B Smith Approval.

H/2003/0203/O – Mr C Yates The Planning Officer explained that the planning opinion was still refusal as the site levels submitted were inappropriate. Deferred to allow the architect to submit the correct levels for consideration.

H/2003/0237/O – Mr S Toner Deferred. Submission made to the Planning Service Management Board.

H/2003/0238/O – Mr H Shivers Approval.

H/2003/0267/O – Mr S O Kane Approval.

H/2003/0276/O – Mr D Hepburn Deferred for one month on the request of Councillor J A McBride.

H/2003/0337/O – Ms C Nesbitt Deferred for an office meeting on the request of Councillors Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea.

H/2003/0353/O – Mr J Lennox Approval.

H/2003/0373/O – Miss A Rea Deferred on the request of Councillor O T Hughes for Councillor P H McErlean.

H/2003/0379/O – Mr A Mawhinney Deferred on the request of Councillor O T Hughes for Councillor P H McErlean.

10.4 It was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor J A McBride, and

RESOLVED: that the Council concur in the opinions expressed in the Planning Manager’s report dated 12 August 2003, subject to the above conditions and amendments, and confirm the approvals issued during July 2003. 19

The Planning Officer retired from the meeting at 8.45 p.m.

10.5 Submitted letters of objection to Planning Application H/2003/0274/F – development at Tamnadeese Road, Castledawson from the following:

Mr & Mrs R Scott Ms Elaine Craig; and Ms Ann Kane.

The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan requested that copies of the letters be forwarded to the Planning Service. She further added that the Council could take no decision on these letters of objection, as the application had not come before the Council for consideration.

Noted.

11. PLANNING APPEALS Submitted Bulletins prepared by the Planning COMMISSION Appeals Commission for the months of May and June 2003. The Chief Executive advised that there 218/8/2003 were two applications from the Magherafelt District in the May Bulletin and two applications in the June Bulletin.

11.1 Application H/2002/0332/O – dwelling and garage for Mr O Bradley on a site 200m North of Glengomna Road, Draperstown.

The Planning Commission reasoned that the proposal would not be integrated into the landscape due to a number of factors, including the site’s minimal set back from the road, its lack of a vegetated southern boundary, the openness of the field between it and the road and the wide access lane which would be shared with the dwelling under construction at site 1 on the Department’s Planning History Map. The proposal would be overly conspicuous and would detract from the appearance of the surrounding countryside which lay within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Commission did not accept that the proposal was a roadside development, but taken together with sites 1-4 to the North East it would create a linear form of development which would not respect the traditional pattern of development in the area. When added to the existing dwellings in the area the appeal proposal would erode the rural character of the area. 20

The Commission agreed with the Commissioner that sites 12 and 13 were not on all fours with the appeal proposal and therefore there was no equity consideration. The flooding issue was not backed by sufficient evidence to outweigh the consultation responses from the statutory consultees and the Commission agreed that it was not therefore a determining matter. The appellant’s reasons for developing did not override the stated reasons for refusal which had all been sustained by the Department. Noted.

11.2 Application H/2002/0838/O – housing development at The Orchards, Clady Road, Portglenone for F P McCann.

The Planning Appeals Commission allowed planning permission subject to conditions.

Noted.

11.3 Application H/2002/0601/O – dwelling and garage 200 metres South East of the junction of Roshure Road and Moneymore Road, Desertmartin, Magherafelt for Mr E Regan.

The Commission accepted that the Commissioner’s assessment that the proposed dwelling would be intervisible with the approved dwelling that there would be only limited intervisibility with other dwellings in the vicinity. It also accepted that it was not uncommon for see two dwellings together in the countryside in the vicinity of the site. Accordingly, it found that the Department’s objections relating to pattern of development and effect on rural character had not been sustained.

The Commission’s overall conclusion was that the visual impact of the driveway was the determining issue and that the appeal must therefore fail.

Noted.

11.4 Application H/2001/0819/F – three apartments and two garages adjacent to 24 Craigadick Park, Maghera for KFS Limited.

The Department and local residents objected to the proposal because it would result in the loss of an area of open space within the Craigadick development.

However, there was no evidence to suggest that when planning permission was granted for the development, a condition was attached reserving the site for open space purposes. The appellants stated that the site was not developed in the 1970’s because of difficult ground conditions. Current policies relating to residential development and open space were not operative at that time. Consequently, the Commission concluded, at variance with the Commissioner’s view, that rejection of the proposal could not be justified on the basis of loss of open space.

Since there was no uniform building line in the part of Craigadick Park and the appeal site was on a corner, the Commission did not find the position of the proposed building unacceptable.

The Commission’s overall conclusion was that some form of residential development might be acceptable on the site but that inadequate information had been provided to show that legitimate concerns raised by the Department and objectors could be overcome. The appellants failed to take the opportunity afforded by the appeal process to clarify the many uncertainties surrounding their proposal. The Commission found the suggestion that essential elements of the development could be worked out after planning permission had been obtained to be a fundamentally mistaken approach to an application for full permission. The appeal was dismissed.

Noted.

12. ENVIRONMENTAL In the absence of Mr Burrows, Mr R Beattie HEALTH DEPARTMENT submitted the report for June and July 2003 (copy circulated to each Member). The following matters 196/8/2003 were taken into consideration: -

12.1 Pollution Control and Local Government (NI) Order 2003 Mr Beattie stated that the Department was currently involved in an investigation concerning noise arising from the premises of Creagh Concrete Products Ltd at Blackpark Road, Toomebridge. Complaints had been made from two local residents regarding noise emissions.

Mr Beattie said that the complaints had been extensively investigated by the department. The existing boundary wall at Creagh Concrete would be extended to fully enclose that section of the factory adjacent to the complainants. The relocation of the manufacturing plant from its present position still remained an option.

Mr Beattie added that the firm had been given a considerable time to address the issue of noise and progress had been made but the standard required by the legislation of employing “best practical means” to alleviate the problem had not yet been reached. Sound levels would have to be taken both indoors (within the complainant’s bedroom) to assess night-time disturbance (that is, before 7 a.m.) and outdoors after 7 a.m. to assess daytime disturbance. He said that both complainants were currently unwilling to permit indoor early morning monitoring to take place. Mr Beattie explained that the absence of such evidence would limit the formal action which the Council could take. He said that officers were still negotiating with the complainants on this matter and that a full report would be brought to Council as soon as possible.

Councillor J A McBride stated that he had spoken to the residents in one of the houses closest to the cement works regarding the possibility of monitoring, firstly for sound and then for dust at a later date.

Councillor McBride intimated that he had received a number of complaints about dust problems. Despite the company’s efforts dust was still high and there were arguments for a sprinkler system.

Mr Beattie in reply said that any problems with dust were being acted upon by the company and it was a continuing house-keeping process along with upgrading issues to full Process Guidance Note Standard. He said that a sprinkler system was being considered. The firm had employed a Quality Manager who was co-operating with the department. He said it was the intention to install a dust gauge at the complainant’s home.

Mr Beattie again stated that a full report would be brought to Council on the matter as soon as it was available.

12.2 The Hairdressers Act (NI) 1939 Mr Beattie reported that the following applications had been received from:-

Joyce O’Hagan, 18 High Street, Draperstown; and Pamela Smith, 11 Calmore Park, Tobermore to have their premises registered under the Hairdressers Act (NI) 1939.

He said that inspections of both premises revealed that they complied with the requirements of the Council’s Bye-laws in relation to hairdressers and recommended that they be duly registered.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor J A McBride, and

RESOLVED: that the above premises be registered under the Hairdressers Act (NI) 1939.

12.3 The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (NI) Order 1985 Mr Beattie advised that an application had been received from Rachael McMurray to have her premises at 51a Main Street, Castledawson registered for the business of ear-piercing. The premises had been inspected and found to be satisfactory. The necessary fee had been received and he recommended that the Council register the premises for the business of ear-piercing.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor S O’Brien, Seconded by Councillor J P O’Neill, and

RESOLVED: to register the premises of Rachael McMurray at 51a Main Street, Castledawson for the business of ear-piercing.

12.4 Mr Beattie sought permission to raise an additional item regarding an Entertainments Licence for the Glasgowbury 2003 Festival to be held at High Ridge, Draperstown on Saturday 30 August. He said that similarly to a circus event the necessary 28 days notice had not been received. The PSNI had no objections to the Licence and the Fire Service was to forward its report when everything was in place and set-up. 24

The Environmental Health Department would ensure that health and safety and licensing conditions would be in place prior to the event commencing.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by the Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan, Seconded by Councillor P E Groogan, and

RESOLVED: to issue the licence for the Glasgowbury 2003 Festival to be held at High Ridge, Draperstown when the Council’s Environmental Health Department was satisfied that health and safety and licensing conditions were in place.

12.5 It was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor J A McBride, and

RESOLVED: to adopt the remainder of the report, which was for the information of Members.

13. OPERATIONAL Submitted report by the Director of Operations for SERVICES the months of July and August 2003 (copy DEPARTMENT circulated to each Member).

322/8/2003 Development Services:

13.1 Bridewell Tourist Information Mr Johnston reported that the Bridewell Centre was currently experiencing a high level of enquiries and referred to the table in his report.

Noted.

13.2 Sperrins Hill Walking Festival Mr Johnston advised that this year the Sperrins Hill Walking Festival was again promoted by Sperrins Tourism Limited and excellent reports had been received at the Bridewell Information Centre although there had been some complaints about the late availability of the promotional leaflets.

Noted.

13.3 Magherafelt Arts Trust Mr Johnston advised that Magherafelt Arts Trust was planning to organise a Storytelling evening on Saturday 9 August 2003 at the Rural College, Draperstown to coincide with the Sperrins Hill Walking Festival.

Noted.

Community Relations:

13.4 Paupers Graveyard, Magherafelt Mr Johnston raised the issue of reinstatement and maintenance of the Paupers Graveyard and advised that his department had again contacted the landowner. He reminded that Council that there were three paupers graveyards at the Mid-Ulster Hospital. Two of these were at the back of the Mid-Ulster Hospital on Hospital Ground and the third was situated approximately 100 metres from the hospital and on privately owner land.

Mr Johnston explained to the Members the history of the clean-up exercise carried out by Ballinascreen Historical Society and the Estates Services Manager for the Mid-Ulster Hospital.

The third privately owned graveyard issues had remained unsolved despite the Council’s decision to reinstate and maintain this graveyard, but he added that progress had been made in that the landowner had now given permission for the Council Officers to approach her solicitor with a view to obtaining a long-term lease for the ground.

Mr Johnston stated that he would advise the Council of any progress in an effort to move forward. Noted.

13.5 “Awards for All” Grant Applications Mr Johnston stated that “Awards for All” was a grants programme supported by the Northern Ireland Lottery Fund. Groups could submit one application per year for awards of between £500 and £5,000.

Mr Johnston referred to the list given in his report of Community Groups which the Council’s Community Relations Officer had recently helped to submit applications successfully.

Noted. 26

13.6 Funding for the “Workshift” Project Mr Johnston explained that this was a horticultural based project to help people with learning difficulties. It was located at Hospital Road, Magherafelt and had been in operation for four years. The Chairperson of “Workshift” and the Community Relations Officer submitted an application to the Community Fund which was successful and the sum of £58,004 was awarded. A horticultural project worker and a support worker had been appointed and started work in July 2003.

Noted.

13.7 A Mid-Ulster Youth Partnership for Magherafelt and Cookstown District Council Areas Mr Johnston advised the Members that this new agency was located at 9A Broad Street, Magherafelt. The project was to support young people who were experiencing difficulties at home, school or in the community which placed them at serious risk. It was hoped that two social workers and one teacher would be available for help from September 2003.

Noted.

13.8 The Princes Trust – Helping Disadvantaged Young People Mr Johnston reported that a new officer had been appointed for the Magherafelt District Council area and that he had met and discussed the work with the Council’s Community Relations Officer. The Council would be advised of progress as the project develops.

Noted.

13.9 A Shared Future – A Consultation Paper on Improving Relations in Northern Ireland issued by Des Browne MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Northern Ireland Office – January 2003 Mr Johnston stated that all District Councils had received copies of the Consultation Document. The consultation period was initially due to end on 31 July 2003 but had been extended to 30 September 2003. He went on to say that the document stated that the Community Relations in Northern Ireland were still not good, between both communities and within communities. 27

A new Cross-Departmental Strategy and Framework would be introduced to promote better relationships between and within communities in Northern Ireland ensuring that effective and co- ordinated responses to sectarian and racial intimidation were made.

Mr Henry, the Council’s Community Relations Officer had attended a consultation workshop at Bushtown House Hotel on 19 June 2003 and the facilitators of the workshop will be visiting some of the Community Groups within the Council’s area seeking their views on the new Community Relations Strategy.

Noted.

13.10 Proposed Halloween Celebrations 2003 Mr Johnston spoke of the traditional activities organised by the Council which took place on 31 October each year.

He outlined the event proposed for Friday, 31 October 2003 as follows:-

Children’s Party Main Hall, Greenvale Leisure Centre from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Fireworks Display Football Field, Coleraine Road, Maghera at 8.30 p.m.

Mr Johnston advised that there was £2,000 in the Community Relations budget which would be used to cover the cost of the Halloween events, but this would not cover the costs of the Fireworks Display. It was proposed that a 15 minutes display take place, instead of 7 minutes and this would cost approximately £3,500. Mr Johnston recommended that the Council authorise the Community Relations Officer to organise both events as outlined in his report.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by the Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan, Seconded by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, and

RESOLVED: that the Community Relations Officer be authorised to organise the Halloween Party and the Fireworks Display as outlined by Mr Johnston.

13.11 Switch-on of Christmas Lights in Magherafelt Mr Johnston reported that it had been suggested that the Switch-on of the Christmas Lights in Magheafelt would take place on Friday, 28 November 2003 from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. It would take place in the Diamond, Magherafelt. It was proposed that the music would be provided by MID FM 106 and that children from Kilronan School would be asked to perform the switch-on ceremony. It was also proposed that the event would finish with the usual fireworks display from the Church of Ireland field at the back of The Bridewell.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by the Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan, and

RESOLVED: that the Council accept the dates, times and events as outlined by the Director of Operations for the Switch-on of the Christmas Lights in Magherafelt 2003.

13.12 Mr Johnston stated that the details on updating of Community Data Bases, Wave Trauma The Rural Health and Social Well-Being Project, Funding for the Magherafelt and District Disability Forum, A Rural Community Estates Partnership for Magherafelt and A list of Community Halls within the Magherafelt District Council Area from the Rural Community Network were all items for the information of Members.

Leisure Services:

13.13 Mr Johnston reported that June had been another excellent month for Leisure Services with an increase in income of 29% on June of the previous year. He outlined the main events of the month.

July was also a good month and the total income had increased by 10% on the previous year. Again Mr Johnston outlined the main events of the month.

He also outlined requests for priority booking status and recommended the approval of the requests for pitches with the clubs requesting pitches at Meadowbank Recreation Centre and Queen’s Avenue, Magherafelt being informed that the circumstances regarding pitches may change if the Meadowbank/Kilronan NOF bid was successful.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor R A Montgomery, Seconded by Councillor J P O’Neill, and

RESOLVED: to approve of the requests for priority booking status with the clubs requesting pitches at Meadowbank Recreation Centre and Queen’s Avenue, Magherafelt being informed that the circumstances regarding pitches may change if the Meadowbank/Kilronan NOF bid was successful.

Mr Johnston also reported that the new catering franchise lease for Greenvale Leisure Centre took effect from 14 July 2003 and the reports to date were favourable.

The usage of Maghera Leisure Centre continued to be encouraging and the Analysis of User Consultation Survey showed that the areas which scored particularly well were quality of facility, cleanliness and customer care. There had however been complaints about the lack of air conditioning in Pirates.

The Golf Driving Range continued to have busy months and increased usage. It was the intention to have the teaching facility at the range significantly developed before the end of the year.

Noted.

Technical Services:

13.14 Vandalism Mr Johnston reported on the number of acts of vandalism, illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, bulky household collections. He also reported that the summer bedding work was complete and hanging baskets had been erected.

Noted.

13.15 Housing Executive - Decanting Mr Johnston referred to two letters and maps from the Housing Executive requesting the use of Council land at Riverside, Castledawson and Beechland, Magherafelt to decant tenants during improvements to their property in these areas (Appendix 1 to report).

Members commented on the condition in which Council property had been left by the Housing Executive in the past.

Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea requested that it be made abundantly clear to the Housing Executive that if the Council were to facilitate them by agreeing to the use of its property for decanting then re-instatement of the property meant that everything had to be returned to a standard acceptable to the Council.

The Chief Executive suggested that it might be possible for a financial bond to be requested from the Housing Executive.

Mr Johnston replied that Mr Mackie had stated that a financial bond could not be obtained from the Housing Executive for this work. It would be a document of agreement only.

Councillor Rev McCrea enquired about insurance.

Mr Johnston said that the matter of indemnity insurance would be arranged before any agreement was adopted/signed. He further stated that Moykeeran had been reinstated to a high standard. 31

It was

PROPOSED by Councillor J A McBride, Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and

RESOLVED: that if the officers were satisfied regarding insurance, re-instatement, etc. then the Housing Executive’s request for the use of Council land at Riverside, Castledawson and Beechland, Magherafelt to decant tenants during improvements to their property in these areas should be facilitated.

13.16 Alcohol Free Zones Mr Johnston stated that a copy of a letter from the PSNI supporting the introduction of Bye-laws prohibiting the consumption of intoxicating liquor in designated places had been attached to the report (Appendix 4 to the report). He said that the letter supported the designation of streets in town centres and housing estates throughout the District, in order to support the development of community safety.

Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea suggested that any further discussion on this matter be left until the Notice of Motion regarding this issue took place later in the meeting.

13.17 Eco-Pod Composting Trial Mr Johnston reported that the Eco-pods that had been on trial had worked well even in the harsh environment of the landfill site. Mr Johnston said that there was no vermin, leachate or odour problems and the material was well decomposed when the pod was opened after the twelve week period. In order for the Eco-pod to work effectively it required both shredded green waste and food waste and depended on larger amounts of waste than Magherafelt District Council had available at any one time. To be most effective approximately 60-70 tonnes was required to fill one pod which must then be sealed.

He further explained the process and the costs involved and that the whole process seemed more time consuming and labour intensive than had been visualised. Mr Johnston said that the Officers had reservations as to whether or not the process offered the best solution to the Council’s composting needs.

There were new containerised systems available, such as the thermsave steam treatment process and it was felt that these systems should be fully investigated before agreeing on a long-term strategy for the composting of waste.

Mr Johnston further reported that the North West Waste Management Group were currently discussing the composting issue with the view to tendering for the service. He suggested that the Council’s findings be forwarded to the Group to allow the system to be included in the tendering procedure.

Members agreed that the Council’s findings on the Eco-pod system be forwarded to the North West Waste Management Group to allow for the system to be included in the tendering procedure.

13.18 Manning of Civic Amenity Sites Mr Johnston stated that additional new staff had been recruited to man civic amenity sites in Maghera, Castledawson and Draperstown. Magherafelt would follow after construction work at the Council’s Depot had been completed. Major refurbishment had taken place at the sites in Maghera, Castledawson and Draperstown where a full range of recycling facilities had been provided. Waste disposal facilities would also be provided at these sites. In accordance with Council’s instructions the skips for the disposal of waste had been removed from sites at Bellaghy, Upperlands and Tobermore and were being replaced with recycling facilities. The new sites were being monitored.

The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan spoke of the disappointment of the residents of Bellaghy at the removal of the Bellaghy skip site.

Mr Johnston, in reply, stated that all the manned sites had been named along with those that were being removed, a long time ago, therefore it was well-known what was happening. He said that a number of other Councils were closing all their amenity sites.

Bulky items would still be collected at no charge. Grass-cuttings, etc could be taken to the Council’s Landfill site which was just 2-3 miles from Bellaghy or Castledawson which was 2-3 miles in the other direction, and both sites were manned.

13.19 Councillor J A McBride referred to an area of ground which was overgrown at the end of Coolshinney Park and Coolshinney Road, Magherafelt and asked if the Council could do anything about the area. Good work had been previously done on a flowerbed.

Mr Johnston, in reply, stated that the area in question was in private ownership and the person concerned lived on the Moneymore Road.

Councillor McBride went on to speak of the health and safety issues involved with this area.

Mr Johnston explained the history of the area, including a flowerbed, open space and bollards and that it could not be policed or monitored.

Councillor Rev McCrea agreed that the area did look bad.

Mr Johnston said that the Council had no control over the area and that it could well be sold for development.

The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan asked to be advised of the steps taken by the Council on the area in question and that it be put in writing to her.

Councillor Rev McCrea commented that a number of things had been tried but each had been destroyed by people.

13.20 Councillor R A Montgomery enquired when the District would receive brown bins.

In reply, Mr Johnston stated that tenders had been requested for the supply of 5,500 bins and a report would be prepared for the next Council meeting. It was hoped that the urban areas throughout the District would receive brown bins before Christmas.

13.21 Grant Applications Mr Johnston referred to two applications under Community Relations Grants which had not been accepted by Council and sought permission to bring forward additional information. This was agreed to.

(a) Moyola Clay Target Club: Mr Johnston said that reassurances had been received that the Club was not similar to the Burnarin Gun Club which had been refused in September 2000. Some members had competed in the Northern Ireland Clay Target Team and the Council had supported one of its members who participated in the Northern Ireland team. Moyola Club had been inexistence from 1995 and it was now felt that the Club should obtain grant money of £300.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and

RESOLVED: that Moyola Clay Target Club be awarded a Community Relations Grant of £300.

(b) Leckagh Women’s Group: Mr Johnston referred to a letter of application which was submitted to Council from Leckagh Women’s Group for funding towards a carnival event organised for 11 July in Leckagh to alleviate tension around 12 July. The Council resolved to refer the letter to Mr Henry to consider whether the application merited Community Relations grant- aid.

Mr Henry had reported that the application had missed the deadline for grant-aid by a few days. He reported that this was a new group which had organised a good function and suggested that they receive a seeding grant.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and

RESOLVED: that Leckagh Women’s Group receive a seeding grant of £300.

13.21 Concert at Greenvale Mr Johnston reported that it was proposed that an Autumn Concert be organised to take place in the main hall, Greenvale Leisure Centre to accommodate 450 people. He said that each ticket cost £15 therefore the Concert would raise some £5,500. 35

It was proposed that the artist was Mr Joe Dolan and Mr Johnston sought the Council’s permission for Officers to organise the event.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor J Junkin Seconded by Councillor O T Hughes, and

RESOLVED: that the Officers be authorised to organise a Joe Dolan concert in the autumn to take place at the Greenvale Leisure Centre.

13.22 It was

PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean, Seconded by Councillor J P O’Neill, and

RESOLVED: that the report as submitted be adopted.

14. PAYMENT OF Submitted Statement of Expenditure setting out ACCOUNTS payments to be made during the month of August 2003 (copy circulated to each Member). 8/2003 14.1 The schedule provided for £453,519.17 out of the Revenue Account and £124,582.30 out of the Capital Account.

14.2 A further schedule for July 2003 was attached and it provided for £616,720.48 out of the Revenue Account and £163,092.97 out of the Capital Account.

14.3 It was

PROPOSED by Councillor R A Montgomery, Seconded by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, and

RESOLVED: that the Statement of Accounts as submitted for July and August 2003 be approved.

15. FINANCIAL Consideration was given to the following letters of CONTRIBUTIONS request for financial contributions:

56/8/2003 15.1 Cookstown and District Motorcycle Club Ltd.: Submitted letter for reply from the President dated 14 June 2003 in reply to the Council’s letter of 3 September 2002. 36

The letter intimated that the Council had considered a request for funding from the Club at its meeting on Tuesday, 13 August 2002 and referred to Club plans to embark on a building project. These plans have now been deferred pending further investigation into potential funding. The letter further advised that the Club, previously linked to the Road Racing Section had now no formal links with that Section. The motocross club was continuing to operate under the name of Cookstown and District Motorcycle Club Ltd. In the meantime the club continued to promote major Ulster and Irish Motocross Championship rounds and would promote a round of the International and British Motocross Championships (Adult) on 26 July 2003, as well as a round of the British Schoolboy Motocross championships. These events incurred great expenditure for the Club.

The letter further stated that in the past the Council had supported the Club financially and with the provision of skips and litterbins for events and its support would be much appreciated.

Mr Tohill, Director of Finance and Administration stated that he had written to the Club in 2002 seeking clarification as to whether this was one club or two clubs. This was the letter of clarification.

Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea suggested that the Officer write again to the Club for further clarification as to what exactly the Club was requesting from the Council. He said that the Motocross Championships were very important events for the Magherafelt District and should be supported.

Members agreed that Mr Tohill write again to the Club to clarify what help they expected the Council to give.

15.2 Northern Ireland Hospice Care: Submitted a letter from the Fundraising Manager dated 19 June 2003 seeking a financial donation to maintain the various services of care at the adult hospice and the new children’s hospice (copy circulated to each Member).

Mr Tohill pointed out that the Council had already made a payment to the charity at the last Council meeting in June and could not therefore make another donation within the current financial year.

Noted.

15.3 Lough Neagh Rescue: Submitted letter from the Patron and Chairman of the Lough Neagh Rescue service dated 21 June 2003, seeking the Council continued financial support to maintain the highest level of service (copy circulated to each Member).

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by the Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan, Seconded by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, and

RESOLVED: to make a donation of £1,000 to the Lough Neagh Rescue service.

15.4 Ulster Clay Pigeon Shooting Association: Submitted four letters from individuals and the Ulster Clay Pigeon Shooting Association requesting sponsorship towards the cost of participation in the Northern Ireland Down The Line shooting team which would be taking part at the Home Nations Tournament at the National Shooting Grounds, Ashbourne, Co. Meath from Thursday, 17 to Sunday, 20 July 2003. The individuals were Leslie Manelly and Keith Moore from Tobermore, Ernest Lamont from Upperlands and William Smyth from Magherafelt (copies circulated to each Member).

Mr Tohill advised the Members that Mr E Lamont had previously made a request for financial assistance towards the costs of representing Northern Ireland in Down the Line Shooting. The Council had considered this requested in June 2003 and had resolved to make a contribution of £200 direct to Mr Lamont. Consequently this was a second request for NI Down the Line Shooting in the current financial year.

Mr Tohill further referred to an earlier decision of Council to grant-aid Moyola Clay Target Club £300 from the Community Relations budget and all four individuals were affiliated to that Club.

The Chief Executive advised that in accordance with the Council’s policy for contributions to sporting bodies, the Council had effectively already given £200 to the Ulster Clay Pigeon Shooting Association, albeit for the expenses of one individual, and it could not make another contribution within the current financial year. He compared these letters of request to those submitted from local bowlers for help with expenses.

Noted.

15.5 Sperrins Community Festival: Submitted letter dated 23 July 2003 from Kieran Bradley seeking a contribution towards the running of the Sperrins Community Festival to be held from Sunday, 17 August to Sunday 24 August, 2003. The events was being organised by the management of Walsh’s Hotel and representatives or the local community (copy circulated to each Member).

On consideration it was agreed that the letter of request be forwarded to Mr Henry for consideration for Community Relations grant-aid.

15.6 The Director of Finance and Administration referred to a previous Council decision to donate £200 to Tobermore Youth Academy at the June meeting. He advised the Members that the Council had also awarded a Community Relations Grant of £200 to Tobermore Youth Academy at the same meeting and therefore were at odds with their policy of only making one contribution per financial year. When the officers noticed this subsequent to the meeting they decided to withhold the second payment of £200 until this meeting when the matter could be clarified.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor R A Montgomery, Seconded by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, and

RESOLVED: that the Council adhere to its policy on subscriptions.

15.7 The Chairman enquired of the Chief Executive if he had received a letter of request for financial assistance from Mr Paddy Glasgow in respect of a “Glasgowbury Rock Festival” in Draperstown. The Chief Executive replied that he could not recall having received any such request.

On consideration it was resolved that the details should be referred to Mr Henry, Community Relations Officer to see if it satisfied the relevant criteria for funding.

16. CONFERENCES AND Consideration was given to the nomination of AND COURSES of delegates to attend:

268/8/2003 16.1 APSE Best Value Working Group: Meeting to be held at Malone House, Belfast on Wednesday, 27 August 2003 (details circulated to each Member).

On consideration it was resolved that no Councillor be nominated to attend the APSE meeting on 27 August 2003.

16.2 Regional Strategic Transport Network Transport Plan: A Working Conference on the Regional Strategic Transport Plan to be held at the Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown on Tuesday 16 September 2003 for four representatives from the Council to attend (details circulated to each Member).

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by the Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan, Seconded by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, and

RESOLVED: that one Councillor from each political grouping in the Council attend the Conference.

Councillor J Junkin proposed that Councillor G C Shiels represent the Ulster Unionist Party grouping.

16.3 Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Councillors – NI Region: AGM to be held at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Helen’s Bay, Bangor on Friday, 3 and Saturday, 4 October 2003 (details circulated to each Member). 40

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean, Seconded by Councillor J P O’Neill, and

RESOLVED: that Councillors R A Montgomery, S O’Brien and P H McErlean, the Council’s representatives on the Association attend the Conference.

16.4 NSCA Environmental Protection 2003: Annual Conference and Exhibition to be held from 13-15 October 2003 at Torquay (details circulated to each Member). The conference fee per delegate was £345 plus VAT (£405.38) for members (full- time) and £395 plus VAT (464.13) for non- members (full-time).

On consideration it was agreed to note the details of the conference.

16.5 Association of Building Engineers: 41 st Annual Conference and Exhibition to be held from 4-7 November 2003 at The Grand Hotel, Seafront, Torquay (details circulated to each Member). The booking fees per delegate was £595 plus VAT (£699.13) – full residential rate.

On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor

RESOLVED: that Mr Ian Glendinning, Director of Building Control attend along with Councillors P McLean and G C Shiels (the Council’s representatives on the Northern Group Building Control Committee.

17. CONSULTATION The following consultation documents were DOCUMENTS submitted:

195/8/2003 a) Letter and turbine layout options in connection with a proposed Wind Farm development at Mullaghturk Mountain, Draperstown for Mr Michael Quinn, from Mono Consultants Limited seeking comments (copies circulated to each Member).

41 b) Letter and copy of the Housing Executive’s proposed strategy for the Private Rented Sector in Northern Ireland seeking comments by 11 August 2003 (copies circulated to each Member). c) Consultation on Draft Marriage Regulations – Marriage (NI) Order 2003 prepared by the Department of Finance and Personnel seeking a response by 15 August 2003 and a report on the new marriage legislation prepared by the Director of Finance and Administration (copies circulated to each Member). d) Letter and Consultation Document on the Guidance for Councils in Northern Ireland on Section 1 of the Local Government (Best Value) Act (Northern Ireland) 2002, seeking responses no later than 31 August 2003 (copies circulated to each Member). e) Letter and Consultation Document on “Targeting Grant Aid for Private Sector Housing” prepared by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive seeking comments by 31 August 2003 (copies circulated to each Member). f) Letter and Consultation Document on “Civic Protection in Northern Ireland: The Implications of Civil Contingencies Bill” prepared by the Cabinet Office Civil Contingencies Secretariat seeking comments by 11 September 2003 (copies circulated to each Member). g) Letter and copy of The Drainage Council for Northern Ireland’s “Proposed Publication Scheme under the Freedom of Information Act 2000” seeking comments by 12 September 2003 (copies circulated to each Member). h) Letter and summary of the views of consultees and the Government response to the Report of the Review of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 inviting a response on reform of the law on rehabilitation of offenders by the 12 September 2003 together with a copy of the report “Breaking the Circle” (copies circulated to each Member).

42 i) Letter and Consultation Document on the proposed Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 prepared by the Department of the Environment seeking comments by Friday 3 October 2003 (copies circulated to each Member). j) Letter and consultation document on the Implementation of EC Directive 1999/31/EC on the Landfill of Waste prepared by the Department of the Environment seeking comments by Friday 3 October 2003 (copies circulated to each Member). k) Letter and Consultation Paper prepared by the Department of the Environment on the Transposition of Article 6 and Annex 1 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (2000/53/EC) – Proposals for Regulations seeking comments by 10 October 2003 (copies circulated to each Member). l) Consultation Paper published by the General Register Officer Northern Ireland “Modernising A Vital Service” seeking comments by 31 October 2003 (copy circulated to each Member). m) Letter and consultation document on proposals to Decriminalise Parking Offences in Northern Ireland prepared by the Department of Regional Development Roads Service seeking comments by 31 October 2003 (copies circulated to each Member). n) Letter and consultation paper from the Planning Service on the Review of Planning Fees seeking comments by 31 October 2003 (copies circulated to each Member). o) Public Consultation Draft – Siting and Design of Radio Telecommunications Equipment prepared by the Planning Service seeking comments by 31 October 2003 (copy circulated to each Member). p) Letter and Consultation Paper on Community Midwifery Units prepared by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety seeking a response by 31 October 2003 (copies circulated to each Member).

q) Draft Revised Development Control Advice Note, DCAN 11 “Access for All – Designing for an Accessible Environment” prepared by the Planning Service seeking comments by 28 November 2003 (copy circulated to each Member).

17.2 Councillor R A Montgomery suggested that in future Members would only receive copies of consultation documents on request at the Council Meeting and thereby save the Chief Executive’s Department time, energy and the expense of producing so many copies for Members.

Members agreed that all the consultation documents should be listed on the Agenda for consideration and any Member wishing to receive a copy could request it at the Council meeting and it would be forwarded to him as soon as possible.

The Chief Executive’s Secretary suggested that where possible she would include the Website Address so that Members could access the documents if they wished to before the Council meeting.

18. NOMINATIONS TO THE Submitted letter dated 25 July 2003 and details HEALTH AND SAFETY seeking the name(s) of individual(s) whom the EXECUTIVE Council regarded as suitable to serve as a Member of the Board of the Health and Safety Executive 520/8/2003 before Friday, 15 August 2003 (copies circulated to each Member).

18.1 On consideration it was agreed to make no nominations to the Health and Safety Executive’s Board.

19. ROADS SERVICE Submitted the following:

279/8/2003 19.1 Letter of request from Curran Development Association dated 6 June 2003 seeking the Council’s support for their request to the Roads Service regarding the extension of the existing footpath on the C550 Lurgangoose Road, Curran (copy circulated to each Member).

19.1.1 On consideration it was

PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor G C Shiels, and

RESOLVED: that the Council write a letter of support to the Roads Service requesting the extension of the footpath on C550 Lurgangoose Road, Curran.

19.2 An e-mail from the Roads Service, Highway Structures Unit in connection with the proposed demolition of Carlisle Bridge at Toome programme for 2003/2004 (copy circulated to each Member).

19.2.1 Councillor Junkin said this bridge should have been removed some time ago but TIDAL wanted to preserve it but that proved too expensive to repair.

19.2.2 Councillor Rev McCrea pointed out that the community needed to know about the Roads Service’s decision and they should be consulted on the matter.

19.2.3 The Chief Executive was instructed to write to Roads Service requesting them to inform the community of their decision to demolish Carlisle Bridge at Toome.

20. WATER (NI) ORDER Submitted letter dated 9 July 2003 and copy of an application made by Rev A Dolan PP for consent 280/8/2003 to discharge effluent to a waterway under the above Order from Ballynease Primary School, Culbane Road, Portglenone seeking the Council’s comments (copies circulated to each Member).

20.1 On consideration it was agreed to make no comments on this application.

21. NOTICES OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion were submitted:-

212/8/2003 21.1 In accordance with her Notice of Motion, The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan proposed:

“That members of this Council hereby commit to “an Antiracism Declaration” as recommended by the National Consultative Committee on Interculturalism and Racism (NCCR) in Dublin.

The Council also supports the European Charter for a non-racist society, which aims to defend basic human rights and democratic principles and to reject all forms of racist violence, incitement to racial hatred and harassment and any forms of racial discrimination and in particular:

• To oppose incitement to hatred or prejudice on the grounds of ‘race’, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins, religious belief and membership of the Travelling Community

• To condemn any campaign materials or statements susceptible to incite hatred or express prejudice on the grounds of ‘race’, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins, religious belief and membership of the Travelling Community.

• To guarantee that when engaging in ongoing debate in relation to groups, which are the potential targets of racism, such as asylum seekers and refugees and Travellers, that such debate is conducted in a responsible way and with respect to the dignity and rights of minority ethnic groups.

• To use appropriate and inclusive language and words when referring to people of different ethnic backgrounds, in order to avoid creating prejudice or confusion.”

The Chairman, Councillor Miss Lagan said that she was opposed to any form of bigotry and she felt that public representatives had to be particularly careful. She referred to two local incidents of a sectarian nature which had occurred recently. The Councillor also mentioned an incident in Belfast when a person had been attacked because of his colour. Councillor Lagan sought the support of the Council for her motion.

Councillor J A McBride in seconding the motion said that all types of extreme should be avoided. He spoke of an incident which had occurred in Leckagh, Magherafelt on the previous Friday night/Saturday morning and hoped that the circumstances would be investigated. He reported that the injured parties had been admitted to hospital. In conclusion he said that he had no problem in supporting the motion.

Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea said that he was not familiar with the European Charter for a non-racist society and that he would like a copy. He felt he could not put his name to the motion until he had read the Charter.

Councillor J Junkin agreed. He said that he too had attempted and failed to obtain a copy of the European Charter. However, he proposed that an additional amendment be made to the motion.

21.1.1 “That this Council fully supports the ongoing policy of HM Government in attempting to assimilate human beings of all races into UK society regardless of the past history of their ethnic origin in sometimes mounting serious assaults in terms of religion, geography, etc. on our own country’s embedded citizens.”

Councillor Junkin further stated that his support of the motion and the additional rider was subject to the condition that he obtained a copy of the European Charter for a non-racist society.

The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan stated that she could obtain copies for the two Councillors and accepted the addition to the motion

The motion with the additional rider was seconded by Councillor J A McBride.

21.1.2 On a vote being taken, 10 Councillors voted for the motion, 3 Members abstained, voting being by show of hands.

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

21.2 In accordance with his Notice of Motion, Councillor J A McBride proposed:-

“That this Council under the powers vested in it by Section 90 of the Local Government (NI) Act 1972, takes the necessary steps to extend the Bye- laws Prohibiting the Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor to include public places within the towns and village boundaries of the District Council area, as designated by the Council.”

The motion was supported by the Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan and Councillor P H McErlean.

Councillor McBride stated that he was asking the Council to use its powers to introduce Bye-laws.

He said that questions had to be asked of various people and bodies in order to implement such Bye- laws. He had spoken to some neighbouring Councils, namely Cookstown, Ballymena and Antrim on the use of such Bye-laws in their respective Council areas and each had said that the implementation had made a difference. Councillor McBride said that the PSNI required more proof in order for the Police to question persons before they could move to prosecutions. There had to be a reduction in the number of incidents and the crimes that arose from the consumption of alcohol in public places.

Councillor McBride said that he had considered the possibility of dispensation during a public festival but Councillor Rev McCrea suggested that he should not go down that avenue.

The Chairman, Councillor Miss K A Lagan seconded the motion.

Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea pointed out that designation meant nothing unless it was acted upon and that meant that the Council had to activate the Bye-law. It also meant that the Council had to take the unpopular step. He said that the Council should be very careful of handing out dispensations as this was action which would open a minefield for the Council. He suggested that in the event of the Council being “called to the Bar” it could find itself liable for a misjudgement. A Bye-law was not an easy option as it had serious implications and the Council’s officers had to make it a reality. 48

Councillor Rev McCrea felt the Council should be careful as to how any Bye-law would be moved forward.

Councillor P McLean whilst supporting the motion, said that he had reservations. Any Bye- law in itself would not necessarily be a deterrent and referred in particular to those who had got caught-up in alcoholism.

Councillor J Junkin said that Bye-laws would not deter the drinks industry as many people overindulged in public premises. He stated that there should be no dispensation. The Bye-law had to be applied fully or not applied at all, and he asked for clarification as to what towns and villages would be included. He said that in Ballymena Borough Council area every town, village and street had been included.

The Chief Executive asked for clarification on what the Council’s intentions were regarding areas to be included.

Members in reply stated that the general justification was every street within the 30 mph speed limit and that it would apply to all towns and villages in the District.

Councillor R A Montgomery pointed out that the Bye-laws would not apply to licensed premises but it would apply to any areas in or around licensed premises that were not specifically licensed by the licensee, for example, he felt that it was likely that the practice of people sitting outside public houses during good weather would fall foul of the Bye- law.

Councillor G C Shiels suggested that Ballymena had experienced problems in the vicinity of off licences.

The Chief Executive pointed out that the Bye-law would only be invoked if people were drinking in a designated area.

Councillor Rev McCrea suggested that perhaps the best way forward was for Officers to speak to their counterparts in Ballymena Borough Council.

Members unanimously agreed that Officers should investigate what the implications were in enforcing Bye-laws Prohibiting the Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor to include public places within the Council’s area.

22. RESOLUTION TO It was PROCEED “IN COMMITTEE” PROPOSED by Councillor Rev Dr R T Wm McCrea, Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and

RESOLVED: that the Council proceed “In Committee”.

Council “In Committee”

23. STAFF MATTERS This item was taken “In Committee”.

24. LEGAL MATTERS This item was taken “In Committee”.

25. RESOLUTION TO It was PROCEED IN “OPEN COUNCIL” PROPOSED by Councillor S O’Brien, Seconded by Councillor O T Hughes, and

RESOLVED: that proceedings be resumed in “Open Council”.

Proceedings in “Open Council”

It was

PROPOSED by Councillor S O’Brien, Seconded by Councillor O T Hughes, and

RESOLVED: that the foregoing proceedings of the Council “In Committee” be and they are hereby approved and adopted.

26. SEALING OF The seal of the Council is hereby affixed to the DOCUMENTS following document –

Grant of Burial – Plot A61 – Mrs Margaret Brown 12 Princess Terrace, Magherafelt.

27. ITEMS FOR The following items were submitted for the INFORMATION information of Members:- a) Minutes of Meeting of the North-Eastern Education and Library Board. b) Minutes of Meeting of the Northern Health and Social Services Council held on Wednesday 2 April and 7 May 2003. c) Minutes of Meeting of the North Eastern Group Building Control Committee held on Wednesday 5 March 2003 and the Group Chief Officer’s report. d) Minutes of the 286 th , 287 th and 288 th Meetings of the Northern Ireland Housing Council held on Thursday, 9 January, 13 February and 10 April 2003. e) Report of a Special Meeting of the Northern Ireland Housing Council held on 6 March 2003. f) Press Report of the Northern Health and Social Services Board – July meeting. g) Reports from the Board of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive – Executive Briefing – Wednesday, 20 April and 28 May 2003. h) Copy of the Roads Service’s Newspaper “on the Move” – Issue No.1. i) Copy of the North Eastern Group Building Control Customer Newsheet – Issue 1 (copy circulated to each Member). j) Report on the Public Consultation on the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015 prepared by the Planning Service. k) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Over Thirty Months Scheme – monthly throughout figures for April 2003 (copy circulated to each Member). l) Copy of the Summary of Responses to “The Employment Support Programme – A consultation on future development” prepared by the Department of Employment and Learning. m) Conference Review of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health – making the difference in Northern Ireland – 21/22 November 2002. n) Copy of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Public Parks Initiative – for parks projects requesting £50,000 or more – January 2003. o) Copy of A General Consumer Council Information Paper – Paying for Water – May 2003. p) Copy of the Northern Health and Social Services Board’s News – Commission North – Issue 14 (copy circulated to each Member). 51 q) Copy of the Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure’s “A Vibrant Economy which can Create Employment and Wealth for the Future” plus CD. r) Copy of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s new publication “Park Life” which celebrates its £350m funding to date for historic parks in communities around the UK. s) Pobal Report on the Information Day for Councillors, Council Chief Executives and Senior Officers held on 26 March 2003. t) Copy of “Climate Adaptation: Risk, uncertainty and decision-making – UK Climate Impacts Programme Technical Report – May 2003. u) Copy of NIPSA’s response on the Consultation Document on “The Reform of Water and Sewerage Services in Northern Ireland”. v) Copy of The Youth Justice Agency’s framework document. w) Copies of The Electoral Commission’s new report “Voting for Change: an electoral law modernisation programme” and reports on “Equal access to Democracy – Report and Recommendations”; Standing for Election in the United Kingdom”; “The Electoral Registration Process”; “Ballot Paper Design” and “Election timetables in the United Kingdom”. x) Copy of Publication on the Rights of Victims published by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. y) Copy of the Policy Framework for the Police Service – Working in Partnership to make Northern Ireland Safer (copy circulated to each Member). z) Copy of the Rural Development Council’s second annual Baseline Report. aa) Copy of the Department for Social Development’s – A strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal. bb) Copy of Invest Northern Ireland’s Accelerating Entrepreneurship Strategy. cc) Business Strategic Plans:

1. Rate Collection Agency 2003-2006 2. Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission 2003-2006 3. Criminal Justice Review – June 2003 4. Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland – 2003-2006 5. The Local Government Staff Commission for Northern Ireland 2003-2006 52

6. Cookstown District Council’s EDF – Working Together for A Stronger Economy 7. Probation Board for Northern Ireland – 2003-2004 8. Investing for Health Five Year Tobacco Action Plan – 2003-2008 9. Equality Commission for Northern Ireland – 2003-2006 10. BBC Northern Ireland 2002/2003 dd) Annual Reports: 1. University of Ulster 2001-2002 2. Commonwealth Ex-Services League – 2002 3. Invest Northern Ireland – Industrial Development Board 2001-2002 4. Invest Northern Ireland – Industrial Research & Technology Unit 2001-2002 5. Local Enterprise Development Unit 2001- 2002 6. Probation Board for Northern Ireland – 2001-2002 7. North Eastern Education and Library Board 2001/2002 8. Department of Regional Development – Shaping Our Future Together – Implementation and Monitoring of the RDS for Northern Ireland 2025 9. Northern Ireland Water Council – 1999- 2002 (copy circulated to each Member). 10. Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission 2003 11. Local Government Staff Commission 2002/2003 12. Ordnance Survey for Northern Ireland 2002-03.

The meeting concluded at 10.00 p.m.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

The foregoing Minutes are hereby Confirmed.

______(Chairman)

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