MAGHERAFELT DISTRICT COUNCIL
Minutes of Proceedings of a Meeting of Magherafelt District Council held in the Council Chamber, 50 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt on Tuesday, 10 February 2009. The meeting commenced at 7.30 pm.
Presiding Mrs K A McEldowney
Other Members Present Mrs E A Forde P J Bateson J Campbell T J Catherwood J Crawford Mrs A C Gribbon P E Groogan O T Hughes J F Kerr Miss K A Lagan P McLean J J McPeake I P Milne G C Shiels
Officers Present J A McLaughlin (Chief Executive) J J Tohill (Director of Finance and Administration) W J Glendinning (Director of Building Control) Mr A Cassells (Director of Operations) M Young (Director of Environmental Health) Mrs Anne-Marie Campbell (Head of Policy/Implementation) Mrs Audrey Junkin (Chief Executive’s Secretary)
Representatives from Other Bodies in Attendance
Northern Ireland Water: Mr Paul Davison – Water Procurement Mr Bobby O’Kane - Networks Water
DoE Planning Service: Mrs Fiona McCandless – Divisional Planning Manager Ms Sandra Adams - Planning Officer
1 MINUTES
1.1 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and
RESOLVED: that the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 13 January 2009 (copy previously circulated to each Member) be taken as read and signed as correct.
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1.2 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor Mrs E A Forde, Seconded by Councillor J Crawford, and
RESOLVED: that the Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council held on Monday, 26 January 2009 (copy previously circulated to each Member) be taken as read and signed as correct.
1.3 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor Mrs E A Forde Seconded by Councillor J Campbell, and
RESOLVED: that the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday, 2 February 2009 (copy previously circulated to each Member) be taken as read and signed as correct.
2 MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
The Chief Executive advised that there were no matters as such arising out of the Minutes.
2.1 Submitted a letter of acknowledgement from the Divisional Roads Manager of the Council’s letter regarding road signage for businesses in the countryside.
Noted.
2.2 Submitted letter from Mr David Donaldson, Director, WYG Planning dated 5 February 2009 stating that Mr William Orbinson QC had attended the strategic housing sessions at the Examination in Public of Magherafelt Area Plan on 2, 3 and 4 February 2009 (copy circulated to each Member). The letter further outlined the case put forward by Mr Orbinson, the stance taken by the Department and the Commissioner’s views. In conclusion, Mr Donaldson said in his letter that the HGI was just one factor and he believed that he had persuaded the Commission that there was a real need to ensure that towns and villages functioned properly within an area characterised by a high level of rural development. The Department was likely to bring forward proposals at Stage 2 of the proceedings.
Noted.
2.3 Submitted letter from Mrs Norma Evans, Chief Executive, Northern Health and Social Care Trust stating that one of the service modernisation proposals put forward by the Trust in its comprehensive spending review was to focus on acute in-patient and A&E Services at Antrim and Causeway Hospitals. As such this would mean changes for the Mid-Ulster Hospital and the Trust wished to engage with the Council at an early stage to work together on the future services to be provided at the hospital. She hoped that Mr Martin Sloan, Director of Acute Services could arrange a meeting with a small number of Members for discussions on commencement (copy circulated to each Member).
Noted.
3 3 SYMPATHY
The Chairperson, Councillor Mrs K A McEldowney, referred to the recent death of Mr Gerry McCann’s father Mr Matthew Joseph McCann, Castledawson. She said that Gerry was one of the Council’s Building Control Officers and she requested that a message of sympathy be sent to him and his family at this sad time.
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor Miss K A Lagan, and
RESOLVED: that a message of sympathy be sent to Mr McCann and his family.
4 PRESENTATION – NI WATER
4.1 The Chairperson welcomed Mr Paul Davison and Mr Bobby O’Kane, representatives from NI Water to the meeting to present the Capital Works Programme – 2008/09 (copy previously circulated to each Member).
4.2 Mr Davison thanked the Council for the opportunity to update the Members on development in Northern Ireland Water. He gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining NI Water’s strategy, locally and across Northern Ireland. He explained that the new organisation Northern Ireland Water had been introduced on 1 April 2007 aiming to develop a more customer focused service and improving data and systems across the organisation. He outlined the events and challenges which the organisation had experienced and the high continuing level of public interest in Water Reform. He said that NI Water delivered 614 litres of good quality drinking water to approximately 795,000 households every day through 26,500 km water mains and transported 134m cubic metres of wastewater safely through approximately 14,500 km of sewers to works where it was treated and disposed. Mr Davison spoke of the contribution NI Water made to Northern Ireland, how it was paid for, and the improvements and efficiencies the organisation hoped for in 2009/10.
4.3 Mr Davison gave an overview of NI Water’s Capital Works Programme and said that £3,367,000 had been invested in projects in Magherafelt area, already under construction or programmed to commence in the current financial year. He referred to sewer upgrades at Draperstown at an estimated cost of £2,831,000, Maghera (storm and foul sewer at Broagh Road Castledawson) costing £291,000, Maghera costing £173,000 and Straw Village costing £72,000. Mr Davison listed projects scheduled to commence in the next two financial years (April 2009-2011).
4.4 Members were advised of the up and coming dedicated hotline for elected representatives – 0845 3000 6461.
4.5 The Chairperson thanked Mr Davison for the presentation and asked Members if they had any questions.
4.6 Members raised many questions regarding the quality of drinking water, staffing levels and the reduction in NI Water’s workforce, centralisation of the service, the involvement of specialised teams to carry out general tasks, and how many households were not receiving good quality drinking water.
4.7 Issues surrounding Westland Road sewage infrastructure were raised and Members were advised that work was planned to remedy these problems in 2010.
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4.8 A further problem regarding raw sewage in a person’s home at Swatragh was highlighted. Mr O’Kane felt that this matter had been resolved. It was pointed out that the system could not cope. As there was no project on the programme to improve the situation, more details were requested by NI Water.
Representatives from NI Water retired from the meeting at 8.05 pm .
5 BUILDING CONTROL DEPARTMENT 210/2/2009
The Director of Building Control presented the Department’s report for the period 3 January to 30 January 2009 (copy previously circulated to each Member).
5.1 During the period from 3 January to 30 January 2009 - 37 applications have been recommended for approval.
5.2 During this period a total of 174 applications require amending by Architects and Agents before granting approval.
5.3 Application for Notices and Regularisations
From 3 January to 30 January 2009 there were 4 Notices and 2 Regularisations issued.
During this period 35 applications have commenced on site and 60 applications were found to be complete in accordance with Building Regulations.
5.4 Granting of Extension of Time and Cancellation of time lapsed Approvals
During the period of the report there were no applications for cancellation or for extension of time.
There were 20 Property Certificates issued for this period.
5.5 Assessment of Plans
The matter of the number of plans lodged with the Building Control Department which were outstanding and required amendments by architects or agents was raised.
The Director of Building Control stated that he had given this matter some consideration and would recommend that from 1 April 2009 – 2010 architects and agents would be allowed fourteen days to amend applications or plans would be automatically rejected. There was a facility for an agent to agree the extension of time to allow him time to amend plans. When this extension of time ran out then plans would be automatically rejected. Mr Glendinning suggested that the Council give consideration to this proposal at its next Council meeting.
5.6 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
RESOLVED: that the report as submitted be adopted.
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6 LICENCES AND REGISTRATIONS
6.1 Entertainment Licences :
Submitted the following applications for Entertainment Licences which were in order and recommended for renewal:
E.1 The Terrace Hotel, 42-48 Church Street, Magherafelt – Mr Patrick McCloy E.18 The Coachman Inn, 58 Rainey Street, Magherafelt – Mr Mark James Stewart E.20 The Hawthorne Inn, 54 Kilrea Road, Portglenone – Mr D Gordon E.23 First Presbyterian Church Hall, Meeting Street, Magherafelt – Mr Hugh Stewart E.44 Michael Davitts GAC, 33 Garvagh Road, Swatragh – Mr James Mallon E.49 Walsh’s Hotel, 53 Main Street, Maghera Mr Kieran Bradley E.57 The Dugout, 94 Main Street, Maghera – Mr Michael Bradley E.95 The Fireside Inn, 1 Quarry Road, Knockloughrim – Mr Aubrey Shiels E.110 McKenna’s Bar, 2 Glen Road, Maghera – Mr Peter B McKenna E.120 Friels Bar, 2-4 Kilrea Road, Swatragh – Mr Dermot Friel E.126 The Elk Bar, 38-40 Hillhead Road, Castledawson – Mr Richard McKeague
6.1.1 On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
RESOLVED: to renew the applications for Entertainment Licences as submitted.
6.2 Cinematographic Licence:
Submitted the following application for a Cinematographic Licence which was in order and recommended for renewal:
C2 The Movie House, 51 St Lurach’s Road, Maghera
6.2.1 On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor Miss K A Lagan, and
RESOLVED: to approve the application as submitted.
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Submitted an application for the renewal of an Amusement Permit under the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusement (NI) Order 1985 for the following premise which was recommended for renewal:
A2 J Burns, Burns Amusement Arcade, Draperstown
6.3.1 On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor I P Milne, and
RESOLVED: that the application as submitted be renewed.
6.4 Bingo Club Licence:
The following application was received for a Bingo Club Licence which was for the information of Members:
JPC Leisure Limited – Empire Bingo, 12 Union Road, Magherafelt.
7 PLANNING SERVICE 185/2/2009
7.1 New Planning Applications:
H/2005/0146/F – O’Kanes Approval. The Planning Officer advised that there were six objections to this application.
H/2006/0037/F – W McClelland Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillors O T Hughes and J Crawford. Councillor Hughes handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer. The Planning Officer advised that there were two objections to this application.
H/2007/0056/F – F P McCann Ltd Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillors G C Shiels and Miss K A Lagan and J J McPeake. Councillor Shiels handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer. The Planning Officer advised that there were three objections to this application.
H/2007/0125/RM – Mr D Lennox Approval. Councillor Mrs E A Forde advised the meeting that this application was connected with application H/2006/0037/F and she felt that this application should also be deferred. Members agreed that as this was a Reserved Matters application the decision should be issued.
H/2007/0158/F – N Lynn Approval
H/2007/0250/F – F P McCann Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor G C Shiels. Councillor Shiels handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2007/0560/O – Mr T Henry Approval 7
H/20070789/O – P Bradley The Planning Officer advised that this application had been withdrawn by the applicant.
H/2007/0834/O – Mr P Young Deferred pending the outcome of the consultation period for draft Planning Policy Statement 21.
H/2007/0838/O – Mr M A Lagan Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor J J McPeake. Councillor McPeake handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2007/0842/O – B McErlane Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor O T Hughes. Councillor Hughes handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer. The Planning Officer advised that there were two objections to this application.
H/2007.0846/O – W McErlane Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor O T Hughes. Councillor Hughes handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer. The Planning Officer advised that there were two objections to this application.
H/2007/0857/O – Mr E Barfoot Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor G C Shiels who was representing the applicant. Councillor Shiels handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer. Councillor Mrs E A Forde requested an office meeting on behalf of objectors to this application. The Planning Officer advised that there was one objection to this application.
H/2007/0877/O – P Martin Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor Miss K A Lagan. Councillor Miss Lagan handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2007/0903/F – Mr E Regan Approval.
H/2007/0983/O – F McHugh Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor Miss K A Lagan. Councillor Miss Lagan handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2008/0089/F – O’Kane Family Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillors J J McPeake, I P Milne and Miss K A Lagan. Councillor J J McPeake handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer. The Planning Officer advised that there were six objections to this application.
H/2008/0093/RM – Mr B Paul Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillors G C Shiels and J Crawford. Councillor Shiels handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2008/0112/F – Mr R J Mawhinney Approval. The Planning Officer advised that there was one objection to this application.
H/2008/0163/F – Mr L Lagan Approval
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H/2008/0208/O – Genmark Developments Ltd Approval. The Planning Officer advised that there were five objections to this application.
H/2008/0214/O – Mr K Bodkin Approval
J/2008/0263/RM – Mr J Young Approval
H/2008/0389/RM – Mr D Wallace Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor Mrs E A Forde. Councillor Mrs Forde handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2008/0398/RM – Ms S McAllister Approval
H/2008/0411/RM – P Diamond Approval
H/2008/0424/F – E Cuskeran Approval
H/2008/0457/F – Mr C Collins Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor O T Hughes. Councillor Hughes handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2008/0477/F – D & L O’Neill Approval. The Planning Officer advised that there was one objection to this application.
H/2008/0505/F – Mr A Ferguson Approval
H/2008/0538/RM – Mrs M Lavery Approval
H/2008/0562/RM – Mr P Magill Approval
H/2008/0564/RM – P Magill Approval
H/2008/0566/RM – Mr C McGoldrick Approval
H/2008/0578/F – F Quinn Approval.
H/2008/0606/F – Mr M Gribben Approval
H/2008/0610/A – The Cellar Bar Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor P E Groogan. Councillor Groogan handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
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H/2008/0619/F – Mr E Fulton Approval
H/2008/0621/O – Mrs S Graham Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillors G C Shiels and J Crawford. Councillor Shiels handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2008/0625/F – Mrs K McCloskey Deferred for one month on the request of Councillor O T Hughes for additional information.
H/2008/0626/F – Mr P McKaigue Deferred for one month on the request of Councillor O T Hughes for additional information.
H/2008/0628/F – Mr C Donnelly Approval
H/2008/0641/RM – Mr & Mrs Anne Marie and Martin O’Reilly Approval
H/2008/0647/O – Mr C McElwee Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor O T Hughes. Councillor Hughes handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2008/0650/F – D McKirgan Deferred for one month on the request of Councillor Mrs E A Forde for additional information.
H/2008/0651/F – Mr A McNally Approval
H/2008/0652/F – P McGlade Approval
H/2008/0653/RM – Mr R Irwin Approval
H/2008/0654/O – P Donnelly Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor J J McPeake. Councillor McPeake handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
The Planning Officer advised that there should be a second reason for refusal to this application relating to inadequate access.
H/2008/0657/RM – A Shivers Approval.
H/2008/0658/F – Mr P Kelly Approval. The Planning Officer advised that there was one objection to this application.
H/2008/0672/F – Mr & Mrs McGonigle Approval
H/2008/0673/RM – Mr K Hawe Approval 10
H/2008/0674/F – B Atkinson Approval
H/2008/0676/F – P O’Connor Approval
H/2008/0677/F – Mr E McAtamney Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor Miss K A Lagan. Councillor Lagan handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2008/0678/F – H McGlone Approval
H/2008/0686/F – Mr & Mrs J Badger Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillor G C Shiels. Councillor Shiels handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2008/0687/F – Mr S McCann Approval
H/2008/0689/F – P Regan Approval
H/2008/0692/F – Mr G Rea Approval
H/2008/0695/F – Mr & Mrs N Kane Approval
H/2008/0697/F – Mr & Mrs Higgins Approval
H/2008/0702/F – St Oliver Plunketts GAC, Greenlough Approval
H/2008/0703/A – Castlefarm Properties Ltd Consent
H/2008/0704/F – M O’Donnell Approval
H/2008/0706/F – C McKenna Approval
H/2008/0708/O – G Crawford Deferred for an Office Meeting on the request of Councillors Miss K A Lagan and G C Shiels. Councillor Miss Lagan handed a letter of submission to the Planning Officer.
H/2008/0709/F – S McErlean Approval
H/2008/0711/F – S & S Hutchinson Approval
H/2008/0712/F – Mr T Junkin Approval 11
H/2008/0725/F – Watty Graham’s GAC Glen Approval.
7.1.1 Applications Deferred from Previous Meeting:
H/2002/0636/F – Mr N McCann Refusal. The Planning Officer advised that there were two objections to this application.
H/2003/0148/F – F P McCann Developments Ltd Refusal
H/2004/0488/O – JFM Construction Refusal. The Planning Officer advised that there were two objections and one letter of support for this application.
H/2004/1004/F – Heritage Holdings Ltd Approval (amended scheme). The Planning Officer advised that there were two objections to this application.
H/2005/0433/O – Mr D Gordon Refusal
H/2005/0460/O – Mr H Greer Refusal
H/2005/0690/F – Mr J Donnelly Approval (amended scheme). The Planning Officer advised that there were fourteen objections to this application.
H/2005/1183/O – K McKeever Refusal. The Planning Officer advised that Planning Service had withdrawn its opinion to consider additional information.
H/2006/0333/F – Mr P McCullagh Approval under DPPS 21.
H/2006/0526/O – Mr B Young Approval (new scheme). The Planning Officer advised that there was one objection to this application
H/2007/0314/F – Mr A McIvor Approval (new scheme).
H/2007/0385/F – Colinvale Developments Approval (reduced scheme). The Planning Officer advised that there was one objection to this application.
H/2007/0760/F – Mr F Mallon Approval (reduced scheme).
H/2008/0028/F – Mr J Donnelly Approval (reduced scheme).
H/2008/0210/F – T Hampsey Refusal 12
H/2008/0231/F – Mr J Kelly Approval
H/2008/0248/F – N Downey Refusal
H/2008/0251/A – Bridge Van Dismantlers Refusal
H/2008/0299/F – P Scullion Approval (amended scheme). The Planning Officer advised that there was one objection to this application.
H/2008/0311/F – Miss M McGarvey Refusal. The Planning Officer advised that Planning Service had withdrawn its opinion to consider an amended scheme.
H/2008/0425/F – Mr J Molloy Approval (amendments received).
7.1.2 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor Miss K A Lagan, and
RESOLVED: to adopt the Planning Schedule dated 10 February 2009, subject to the above conditions and amendments.
7.2 The Chief Executive advised Members that Mrs Joan Bryson (Senior Planning Officer) in the Ballymena Division had moved from the Ballymena Office and had been replaced by Mr John Coulter.
Noted.
7.3 Presentation – Scheme of Streamlined Consultation
The Chairperson welcomed Mrs Fiona McCandless, the new Divisional Planning Manager to the meeting.
Mrs McCandless thanked the Council for the opportunity to meet the Council and to present proposals for determining planning applications of a minor nature through a revised streamlined consultation arrangement (circular previously circulated to each Member). She explained that this scheme had been used by the Planning Service and operated as a pilot scheme with Derry City Council since December 2007. Mrs McCandless briefed the Council on the scheme which would allow for the determination of generally straightforward planning applications, similar to the policy adopted by the Council during July when the Council was in recess. This meant that the Council would give authority to the Planning Service to issue approvals to applications which were non- contentious without formally consulting the Council. She gave examples of minor applications as follows:
• Extension and alterations to dwellings • Minor works – boundary walls, fences, etc • Residential garages, garden sheds • Reserved matters
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• Advertisements and direction signs • New accesses • Change of house types • Shop fronts and minor alterations • Agricultural buildings • Disability access
Mrs McCandless said that a weekly list would be forwarded to the Council of streamlined applications and Members would have three weeks to request applications to be excluded. Approvals would be issued if there were no requests from the Council, no objections and the Planning Service’s decision was to approve. An approval list would be forwarded to the Council monthly.
Members generally welcomed the new scheme particularly if the list of minor applications could be extended and speeded-up applications where grant monies were involved. Many projects had been held up in the past and could not receive PEACE III monies for capital grants because of the time factor in receiving planning permission.
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor I P Milne, and
RESOLVED: that the new streamlined scheme be introduced on 2 March 2009 as a pilot scheme for a period of six months.
Representatives from the Planning Service retired from the meeting at 8.40 pm.
7.4 Submitted letter from Planning Service Headquarters advising that application H/2003/1473/F – Extraction of sand and gravel on land 1100m South East of 3 Tullybrick Road, Draperstown had been withdrawn.
Noted.
7.5 Submitted letter from the Divisional Planning Manager informing the Council that in connection with the decision notice for a planning appeal in relation to application H/2005/1235/O the Planning Service wished to withdraw reason 1 (copy of letter circulated to each Member).
Noted.
7.6 Submitted copy of The Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (SR 2009 No17) for information (copy circulated to each Member).
Noted.
8 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT 196/2/2009
Mr M. Young, Director of Environmental Health submitted the report for the month of January 2009 (copy previously circulated to each Member).
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8.1 Fuel Poverty Strategy
Mr Young updated Members on the most recent statistics relating to fuel poverty and the measures being taken to try to redress the problems fuel poverty creates.
The oil stamp scheme was continuing to be widely used in the area and maximization of benefit uptake was also being promoted with Magherafelt District Advice Services Limited having a prominent role.
Mr Young also described the schemes available to help with insulation measures and heating in homes and advised that the current schemes were under review with new criteria likely to be in place for April 2009.
Magherafelt District Council had previously, under the auspices of Section 115 of the Local Government Act (NI) 1972, paid £7,000 per annum to support the NIE Levy fund, but recent discussions at the Northern Investing for Health Partnership (NIFHP) steering group dealing with fuel poverty had suggested that benefits from the contribution may not be as defined as in previous years and that given a different referral method may actually be counter productive. Mr. Young recommended that for the financial year 2009 /2010 no contributions be made to the fund. After discussion
8.1.1 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor J J McPeake Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
RESOLVED: that the Council makes no contribution to the NIE Levy fund for 2009/2010.
8.1.2 The Director then informed Members that the infrastructure which supported the referral schemes and provided advice was changing with current arrangements due to end at the end of March 2009. The Northern Investing for Health Partnership (NIFHP) had informed District Councils that to help fill the gap that would be left, a grant of £10,000 was being made available to each Council in the area to provide part time energy advice and deal with referrals to the schemes. Mr. Young recommended that Council avail of this grant and, under the auspices of Section 115 of the Local Government Act (NI) 1972, supplement it with a further amount up to £3,500 with the total amount being available to provide part-time energy advice and deal with referrals to the schemes. He further stated that it was his opinion that this advice service would be best delivered by Magherafelt District Advice Services Limited and he therefore recommended that the Council utilise the amount of £13,500 to engage Magherafelt District Advice Services Limited to provide this service.
8.1.3 On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor Miss K A Lagan, and
RESOLVED: that the Council, having considered that:
1 The expenditure would bring direct benefit to the Council, or its District or the inhabitants of its District or any part of its District, and
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2 Under Section 115 (3) (b) the direct benefit accruing to its District or to the inhabitants of its District or any part of its District would be commensurate with the payments to be made and also that the total payments made by the Council under Section 115 (2) in one financial year would not exceed the amount allowable under that Section,
would approve that £3,500 be allocated under Section 115 of the Local Government Act (NI) 1972 in the financial year 2009/10 to supplement the funding available from the NIFHP for the provision of energy advice and the handling of referrals to schemes intended to help with insulation/heating of domestic properties and that the Council draw down this funding from the NIFHP and utilise the total amount of £13,500 to engage Magherafelt District Advice Services Limited to provide this service.
8.2 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (NI) Order 1985
An application to have ‘Essensual Beauty’ 6-8 Union Arcade, Magherafelt registered for the trade or business of electrolysis had been received. It was reported that the premises complied with the Council bye-laws and it was recommended that they be registered.
8.2.1 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
RESOLVED: that ‘Essensual Beauty’, 6-8 Union Arcade, Magherafelt be registered for the trade or business of electrolysis.
8.3 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (NI) Order 1985 –Entertainment Licensing
It was reported that PSNI had requested that Council adopt a policy of not issuing or renewing entertainment licenses which permitted entertainment beyond the hours permitted for the sale of intoxicating liquor. PSNI had also expressed a willingness to attend a Council meeting to address Members on the issue. Mr. Young reported that the Licensing (N.I.) Order 1996 permitted persons to be on licensed premises after the expiry of the licensed hours unlike previous legislation.
8.3.1 After discussion it was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and
RESOLVED: that the matter be placed as an agenda item to be considered by the District Policing Partnership.
8.4 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor T J Catherwood Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and
RESOLVED: to adopt the remainder of the report which was for information.
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9 OPERATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 322/2/2009
Submitted report by the Director of Operations for the month of January 2009 (copy circulated to each Member)
9.1 Mr Cassells gave a detailed presentation of his report, and where appropriate sought the Council’s opinion/approval/permission regarding a number of specific proposals/ recommendations contained in the report. In respect of these items the following resolutions were agreed by Council.
9.2 Technical Services
9.2.1 Bi-Lingual Street/Road Nameplates
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor I P Milne Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr
That the Council would survey residents living at Coolnasillagh Lane, Dromdallagan, Milltown Road, Mulnavoo Lane, Shanmullagh Park, Sixtowns Road, Tobermore Road, Weddell Bridge Road, High Street (Draperstown) and Magherafelt Road (Draperstown) regarding the erection of bi-lingual street/road nameplates in these areas.
On a vote being taken 10 Members voted for the motion, 5 Members voted against, voting being by show of hands. The Chairperson declared the motion carried.
9.2.2 Bi-Lingual Town/Village Nameplates
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
RESOLVED: that the Council notes the Director’s report and the response from the Roads Service and resolved that in relation to the application for bi-lingual town and village nameplates the Council would await the formal consultation process which the Department of Regional Development would be required to follow in relation to the adoption of any proposed policy on the matter.
9.2.3 Plate Glass Recycling
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor J J McPeake Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
RESOLVED: that the Council embark on a six month pilot for the recycling of plate glass at the Magherafelt Recycling Centre utilising Dumfries Freight based in Newry as the recycling company.
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It was further
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
RESOLVED: that, during the pilot, the service is to be provided free of charge to householders within the Magherafelt District and that commercial customers using the service be charged a rate based on the cost of providing the service, this charge to be set at the discretion of the Director of Operations.
9.2.4 Landfill Tax Credits Update
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
RESOLVED: that on the understanding that Magherafelt Area Partnership are successful with their application for Environmental Body status then the Council’s existing landfill tax credits would be transferred to Magherafelt Area Partnership which would then act as the Environmental Body for the distribution of the Council’s landfill tax credits.
9.2.5 Carntogher Community
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor J J McPeake, and
RESOLVED: that the Council supports the request for landfill tax credits of approximately £18,000 from Carntogher Community Association subject to the appointment of Magherafelt Area Partnership, as the Environmental Body for the distribution of the Council’s landfill tax credits, and securing Entrust approval for the project.
9.3 All other items were noted by the Council
9.4 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor T J Catherwood Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and
RESOLVED: that the report as submitted be adopted.
9.5 On the conclusion of the report by the Director of Operations the following items were raised by Members:
9.6 Magherafelt Reds Football Club
Councillor P McLean requested that the Chief Executive and the Director of Operations meet with representatives of Magherafelt Reds Football Club in relation to issues surrounding the condition of the pitch at Tobermore and access to the pitch at Meadowbank Sports Arena.
Noted
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9.7 Land at Traad Point
Councillor P J Bateson requested an update on the current position of the ongoing issues surrounding land at Traad Point. Councillor Bateson expressed the view that if there was no legal impediment then the land in question at the entrance to the Traad Point facility be sold.
9.7.1 The Director of Operations informed Councillor Bateson that he was in the process of taking legal advice on the matter and would respond in detail once those consultations were concluded. However the issue of this particular area of land which is outside of the proposed environmental park should not be taken in isolation and the whole of the area requires further consideration.
Noted
9.8 Bellaghy Bawn
Councillor G C Shiels brought to the attention of the Council that the Northern Ireland Environment Agency was proposing to make the two full-time staff redundant at Bellaghy Bawn. Councillor Shiels expressed his concerns at this action by NIEA and stated that he believed that this action was detrimental to the promotion of Bellaghy Bawn and its connections with Seamus Heaney. He believed that the Bawn represented an important site in the historical context of the Magherafelt area.
9.8.1 The Chief Executive stated that whilst the conservation of the above was the remit of the NIEA the promotion of the work of Seamus Heaney was the remit of the Department of Culture, Art & Leisure. He stated that he feared that the real concern was that Mr Heaney might feel that his original manuscripts were no longer safe or not being appreciated, and consequently he might arrange to have them removed. The Chief Executive gave an undertaking that he would attempt to make contact with DCAL in order to ascertain if that Department was committed to retaining the original manuscripts of Seamus Heaney at Bellaghy Bawn.
9.9 Bridge Street, Castledawson - Petition in respect of Right of Way
The Chief Executive informed the Council that he had received a petition from residents in Castledawson in respect of the erection of a locked gate at the entrance to a path giving access along the banks of the River Moyola. The Chief Executive had requested that the issue be investigated by the Council’s Head of Community Services with a view to establishing that this was in fact a public right of way.
Noted
9.10 Adjournment of Meeting
The Chairperson, Councillor Mrs K A McEldowney adjourned the meeting for a comforts break at 10.40 pm.
The meeting resumed at 10.00 pm.
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10 DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Mrs Anne-Marie Campbell, Head of Policy and Implementation submitted the Development report for the month of January 2009 (copy previously circulated to each Member).
10.1 Christmas Lights
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
That in the event of the Christmas lights in Magherafelt being upgraded, the lights be given to Maghera to improve its Christmas illuminations.
After further discussion including costs, it was agreed that a report be brought back to Council outlining proposals for improving Christmas Lights.
10.2 Lough Neagh and Lower Bann – Management and Funding
It was agreed that a report be brought back to Council on the outcome of the joint meeting with the various agencies.
10.3 Good Relations:
10.3.1 Sports Grants and Community Development Grants
On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Cuoncillor P McLean, and
RESOLVED: that a change be made to the grant programme to increase the 20% grant level of the sports club competitive grant to 25% in order that it aligns with the four other revenue grants.
10.3.2 Letter of Support – Sperrin Integrated College, Magherafelt
On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and
RESOLVED: that the Council’s Good Relations Officer write a letter to the Department of Education supporting Sperrin Integrated College’s application seeking specialist school status in the subject of Creativity and the Visual Arts
10.4 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
RESOLVED: that the report as submitted be adopted.
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10.5 NILGA Local Government Awards
The Chief Executive advised that the Council were award finalists in three sections of the NILGA Local Government Awards 2009. The awards would be presented at a Gala Dinner in Armagh City Hotel on Thursday, 26 February 2009. He said that there were three categories – Service Team of the Year, Change Champions in Practice and Best Initiative by a Councillor – Councillors P McLean, J Campbell, J J McPeake, G C Shiels and P E Groogan..
Noted.
10.6 NAC (NI) Local Government Awards 2009
A Member enquired if Council could not enter Meadowbank and the Recycling Centres in the National Association of Councillors Northern Ireland Region’s awards.
The Chief Executive stated that he would check out the details and the timescale involved before making any decision.
11 SCALE OF CHARGES 2009/2010 693/02/2009
Submitted proposed revised Scale of Charges to take effect from 1 April 2009 (copies previously circulated to each Member).
11.1 Leisure Services
On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and
RESOLVED: that the Scale of Charges as proposed for Leisure Services from 1 April 2009-2010 be adopted.
11.1.1 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor P J Bateson Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
RESOLVED: that in respect of the Leisure Services Charges, as raised by Councillor Lagan, that the Council’s Policy Officer examines the issues surrounding the adoption of a concessionary rate for householders within the Magherafelt District Council area who are receiving Job Seekers Allowance and that she report back to a future meeting of the Council.
11.2 Technical Services
On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and
RESOLVED: that the Scale of Charges as proposed for Technical Services from 1 April 2009-2010 be adopted.
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11.3 Room Hire and Miscellaneous Charges
On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor T J Catherwood Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and
RESOLVED: that the Scale of Charges as proposed for Room Hire and Miscellaneous Charges from 1 April 2009 – 2010 be adopted.
11.4 Marriage and Civil Partnership Fees
On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor T J Catherwood Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and
RESOLVED: that the Scale of Charges as proposed for Marriage and Civil Partnership Fees from 1 April 2009 – 2010 be adopted.
12 RATE ESTIMATES 2009/2010 209/02/2009
The Chief Executive explained that there had been a Party Group Leaders meeting held to discuss the estimates prior to the Council meeting. He submitted the estimates for the 2009/2010 financial year together with group estimates (copies circulated to each Member).
£ Decrease in Grant from WEEE 36,000 0.60% Increases in Landfill tax / recycling 150,000 2.50% Wage inflation (3%) 152,000 2.54% Increases in Superannuation (1%pts) 30,000 0.50% Electricity, heating oil and fuel 80,000 1.34% Reduction in capital budget - 600,000 - 10.04% Additional staff – policy officer, EH and bins 135,000 2.25%
Increase in Net Expenditure 12,993
Decrease in General Grant 18,000 0.30% Effect of decrease in penny product 144,000 2.41%
Net increase to be raised through rates 174,993 2.90%
This gave rise to a District Rate of 2.344p, in increase of 0.0066p or 2.9%.
On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor O T Hughes, and
RESOLVED: that the Council:
(a) Approve the Estimates for 2009/2010 including the Northern Group Systems (Environmental Health) and the North Eastern Group of Councils Building Control Service Group Estimates; 22
(b) Authorise the Expenditure, and (c) Strike a Domestic Rate of 0.2344p and a Non-Domestic Rate of 18.5751p.
Members congratulated the Chief Executive and officers on their efforts to present an affordable rates increase and at the same time provide an excellent service.
13 PAYMENTS OF ACCOUNTS 02/2009
Submitted Statement of Expenditure setting out payments to be made during the month of February 2009 (copy circulated to each Member).
13.1 The statement provided for £738,829.11 out of the Revenue Account and nothing out of the Capital Account.
13.2 On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor T J Catherwood Seconded by Councillor O T Hughes, and
RESOLVED: to approve the Statement of Accounts as submitted for February 2009.
14 TENDERS – PEACE III
Submitted report on tenders received for the Recruitment of a Competent Contractor to manage the procurement of contract services to assist the Council in the Management and Administration of the South West Cluster PEACE III Programme (2008-2010) (copy of report circulated to each Member).
The Chief Executive reported that three proposals had been received from:
1 Blu Zebra - £9,515 plus VAT 2 Lestas Consulting - £9,600 plus VAT 3 Business Results - £5,350 plus VAT
The scoring panel recommended that the contract be awarded to Lestas Consulting for a fee of £9,600 plus VAT.
14.1 On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor J Crawford, and
RESOLVED: to accept the tender from Lestas Consulting for a fee of £9,600 plus VAT.
15 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS 56/02/2009
15.1 Rachel Lawrence – School Aid Romania 2009: Submitted a letter of request from Rachel Lawrence a student at Cookstown High School and the accompanying teacher for funding to buy aid and medicines for children and adults in Romania (copy circulated to each Member).
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15.1.1 On consideration Members agreed not to make a contribution as the request came from Cookstown High School and also the beneficiaries lived outside the Council area.
15.2 Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health: Submitted letter from the Centre Manager, Market Street Beacon Centre, Magherafelt seeking financial assistance to help with the provision of services for people in the Council’s area with mental health needs (copy circulated to each Member).
15.2.1 On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor Miss K A Lagan, and
RESOLVED: that the Council make a contribution of £1,000 to the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health.
15.3 Big Breakfast, Maghera for Cancer Research: Submitted letter from the Chairperson advising that this year’s Big Breakfast would be held on Friday, 6 march in Walsh’s Hotel, Maghera and requesting a contribution towards the work of Cancer Research (copy circulated to each Member).
15.3.1 On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor K Lagan, and
RESOLVED: that the Council make a contribution of £300 to Cancer Research
15.4 Fort Riding Centre for the Disabled: The Chief Executive said that the Council’s annual donation to Fort Riding Centre, Maghera was now due, particularly as the centre had just received new specialised rubber flooring to facilitate its riders.
15.4.1 On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor J Crawford, and
RESOLVED: to make a contribution of £10,000 to Fort Riding Centre for the Disabled, Maghera.
16 CONFERENCES AND COURSES 258/02/2009
Consideration was given to the nomination of delegates to attend the following conferences and courses:
16.1 North-South Confederation of Councillors – Training Seminar: A seminar entitled “Review and Reform of Local Government in Ireland, North and South” to be held in the Bellingham Castle Hotel, Co Louth on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 February 2009. The cost per delegate would be £70 (details previously circulated to each Member).
16.1.1 On consideration it was agreed not to nominate.
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16.2 NILGA Annual Conference & Exhibition: Conference entitled “Leading Change – Serving Citizens’ to be held on 26 and 27 February 2009 in Armagh City Hotel (details and fees previously circulated to each Member). The Conference was open to any Councillor who wished to attend.
16.2.1 On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor J J McPeake, and
RESOLVED: that Councillors I P Milne, J Campbell and P E Groogan attends the conference and gala dinner.
16.3 Northern Ireland Housing Conference 2009: to be held in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast on Tuesday, 24 March 2009 (details previously circulated to each Member).
16.3.1 On consideration it was agreed not to nominate.
16.4 20 th Colmcille Winter School: organised by the Colmcille Heritage Trust to take place from 27 February to 1 March 2009 at Letterkenny (details circulated to each Member).
16.4.1 On consideration it was agreed not to nominate.
16.5 Draft PPS 21 – Rural Community Network: to be held in the Food Technology Centre, Loughry College, Cookstown on Thursday, 5 March 2009 from 7.15 – 9.00 pm (details circulated to each Member).
16.5.1 On consideration it was to leave nominations open to any Councillor who wished to attend.
16.6 Business Information Seminar: entitled “How will your Business deal with the Economic Downturn?” to be held in the Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown on Tuesday, 17 February 2009 from 7.45 am to 11.30 am. Places had to be registered but the seminar was free (details circulated to each Member).
Noted.
17 THE SOMME ASSOCIATION
Submitted details of the 93 Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme pilgrimage to the Somme from 29 June to 3 July 2009 organised by the Somme Association (details circulated to each Member).
17.1 On consideration it was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor J Crawford, and
RESOLVED: that Councillor G C Shiels attend the pilgrimage to the Somme from 29 June to 3 July 2009.
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18 CONSULTATION DOCUMENTS
Consideration was given to the following documents:
18.1 Consultation document on the Five Year Forest Plans 2008 to 2013 by the North District Forest Office seeking comments on the plans for Portglenone Forest (details previously circulated to each member).
18.2 Consultation on rural antipoverty and social inclusion framework prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Rural development (DARD). The £10million framework is to be delivered over the budget years 2008/09 to 2010/11. A half day workshop on the framework is planned for the 4 March at CAFRE, Loughry Campus, Cookstown. DARD seeking comments by 23 March 2009.
18.2.1 It was agreed that a draft response to this consultation would be available to Members at the March meeting.
18.3 Consultation on draft Planning Policy Statement 21: ‘Sustainable Development in the countryside’ published by Department of the Environment (NI) seeking a response by 31 March, 2009.
18.3.1 It was
PROPOSED by Councillor J J McPeake Seconded by Councillor I P Milne, and
RESOLVED: that a draft response to this consultation document be made available to Members at the March Council Meeting.
18.4 Consultation on the review of fees and charges for waste activities in Northern Ireland prepared by the NI Environment Agency seeking responses by 27 February 2009.
18.5 Consultation on policy proposals for setting local speed limits in Northern Ireland published by the Roads Service seeking responses by the 17 April, 2009. The draft policy deals with the principles of setting speed limits on all roads in urban and rural areas, including the legal requirements, and contains proposals for the introduction of variable speed limits at rural schools.
18.6 Consultation on the draft river-basin management plans prepared by the NI Environment Agency seeking responses by the 22 June 2009.
18.7 Consultation on a Legislative framework for mental capacity and mental health legislation in Northern Ireland prepared by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety seeking views by the 31 March, 2009.
18.7.1 It was agreed that a draft response to this consultation document be made available to Members at the March Council meeting.
18.8 It was agreed that if any Member or party grouping wished to make comments on these documents they should forward them to the Chief Executive.
18.9 Submitted the Council’s draft response to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust Proposals for Efficiency Savings and Comprehensive Spending Review Investment 2008-2001, (copy circulated to each Member).
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18.9.1 It was agreed that the Council should not send its response to this consultation until the 18 February 2009, as representatives from the Northern Health and Social Care Trust would be attending a Special Meeting of the Council on Tuesday, 17 February 2009 at 6.30 pm to discuss its proposals for the modernising of health and social care services and also issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
Councillors O T Hughes and P E Groogan retired from the meeting at 10.00 pm.
19 RADIO BASE STATION FOR TELEFÓNICA 02 (UK) LIMITED
Submitted a letter from Taylor Patterson acting on behalf of 02 advising that they wished to place a cellsite on the footpath adjacent to 2 Hall Street, Maghera to meet its needs to improve the service to customers now and in the future (details previously circulated to each Member).
19.1 On consideration Members agreed that the Chief Executive should convey to 02 their opposition to this proposal as the cellsite would be ugly and aesthetically not pleasing at this location at the top of Maghera town.
20 ROADS SERVICE
Submitted letter and details in connection with the abandonment of roadway at 51 Main Street, Castledawson under Article 68(1) of the Roads (NI) Order 1993 (details previously circulated to each Member).
20.1 On consideration it was agreed not to raise any objections.
21 WATER NORTHERN IRELAND
21.1 Submitted an application from the Department of the Environment applying for water order consent for Magherafelt WWTW discharge (details previously circulated to each Member)
21.1.2 On consideration it was agreed to raise no objections to this application.
21.2 Water (NI) Order 1999
Submitted an application from Dmac Homes Ltd for consent to discharge effluent to a waterway under the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 from land between 105 & 109 Glen Road, Maghera (details previously circulated to each Member).
21.2.1 On consideration it was agreed to raise no objections to this application.
22 PRESENTATIONS TO COUNCIL
22.1 It was agreed that presentations from:
(a) Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association, and (b) Magherafelt Volunteer Centre
be made to the Council at its Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 10 March 2009.
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22.2 The Chief Executive advised that he had received a telephone call from Mr J Conway of P J Conway seeking a letter of support from the Council in connection with a planning application for 39 units for social housing by Clanmill Housing at Station Road, Magherafelt. The Chief Executive explained that money from the Housing Executive was limited but that social housing was a priority in Magherafelt.
22.2.1 On consideration it was agreed that a letter of support should be sent by the Chief Executive for funding for this development.
23 NOTICE OF MOTION
In accordance with his Notice of Motion, Councillor G C Shiels proposed:
“That this Council calls upon the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown MP, to take immediate steps to ensure that members of, and investors in, the Presbyterian Mutual Society are covered by the same financial guarantee scheme as those savers with deposits in UK banks.”
23.1 Councillor Shiels said that many people in the Council area had been affected by the current situation with the Presbyterian Mutual Society. Many had lost their life savings and prospects for the future. Many people, not only Presbyterians, had entrusted their money to this organisation rather than stocks and shares, etc and because it was, according to their culture and belief, not to be gambling. Councillor Shiels went on to say that the situation was really the Government’s responsibility. It was an unlevel playing field and the Presbyterian Mutual Society should have the same financial guarantee scheme as the banks. He said that it was a catastrophe because the society could not run on dry cash and the shutters were down on selling property. He noted that 98% of the members had voted for a gradual run-down of the Society and would be accepting a knockdown price on their investments. He continued by saying that many of the Society’s investors were in advanced years and the financial problems encountered were bigger than most could deal with and many would require pastoral care. Councillor Shiels proposed that a letter be sent to the Prime Minister requesting that all mutual societies should benefit from the same financial guarantee scheme as those savers with deposits in UK banks.
23.2 Councillor J Crawford seconded the motion.
23.3 Members agreed to support the motion.
24 RESOLUTION TO PROCEED “IN COMMITTEE”
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor J F Kerr, and
RESOLVED: that the Council proceeds “In Committee”.
Council “In Committee”
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25 NORTH WEST REGION WASTE MANAGEMENT GROUP
This item was taken “In Committee”.
26 STAFF MATTERS
This item was taken “In Committee”.
27 LEGAL MATTERS
This item was taken “In Committee”.
28 RESOLUTION TO PROCEED IN “OPEN COUNCIL”
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and
RESOLVED: that proceedings be resumed in “Open Council”.
Proceedings in “Open Council”
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and
RESOLVED: that the foregoing proceedings of the Council “In Committee” be and they are hereby approved and adopted.
29 SEALING OF DOCUMENTS
It was
PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor I P Milne, and
RESOLVED: that the Seal of the Council is hereby affixed to the following:
Recommendation dated 12 January 2009 by the District Valuer regarding a revised rent payable of £1,500 per annum for five years from 1 May 2008 to Mr W J McErlean for lands forming part of the Lower Bann Fishing Scheme.
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30 FOR THE INFORMATION OF MEMBERS
The following items were submitted for the information of Members:-
(a) Copy of the NIEA’s Amendment Notice (Modification) to Historic Buildings List 661 regarding the pump outside the library, 6 Church Street, Magherafelt (copy previously circulated to each Member) (b) Roads Service’s 2007 Traffic and Travel Information Report (c) Review of Domestic Rating Consultation Paper prepared by the Department of Finance and Personnel (d) First report of the Historic Monuments Council for Northern Ireland – 2003-2009 (e) Copy of Policy Link (Rural Community Network – Issue 5) (copy circulated to each Member) (f) Monthly Update for DHSSPS and HSC staff on health and social care reform – January 2008 (copy circulated to each Member).
The meeting concluded at 11.00 pm.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
The foregoing Minutes are hereby Confirmed.
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