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You are hereby requested to attend a Meeting of Coleraine Borough Council to be held in the Council Chamber, Cloonavin on TUESDAY the 27th day of June, 2006 at 7.30 p.m. H. W. T. MOORE, Town Clerk and Chief Executive. Cloonavin, 66 Portstewart Road, COLERAINE. A G E N D A 1. Minutes (enclosed): 1.1 Council Meeting – 23rd May, 2006 1.2 Annual Meeting – 5th June, 2006 2. Committee Reports (enclosed): 2.1 Leisure and Environment Committee – 6th June, 2006 2.2 Planning Committee – 13th June, 2006 2.3 Policy and Development Committee – 20th June, 2006 (Item No. 5.1) River Bann Cruises* (Item No. 5.2) Portrush Regeneration Strategy – Tender (Item No. 15.0) Council Nominations to Internal and External Bodies (Report enclosed) (Item No. 19.1) Coleraine Harbour Commission – Member Vacancy 3. Tenders (i) Grass Cutting Machinery – Caravan Parks (ii) Leisure Centre – Squash Court Conversion 4. North West Region Waste Management Plan (Report enclosed) 5. National Association of Councillors (N.I.) Region – Nomination of Fourth Member 6. Consultation List (enclosed) 7. Correspondence 8. Documents for Sealing Enclosed for Information: (i) Minutes of the Northern Health and Social Services Council dated 10th May, 2006 (ii) Special Council Briefing Report – Impact of the RPA proposals on Council’s operation to 2009 – 16th May, 2006 (iii) Special Council Briefing Report – Rural Post Offices – 23rd May, 2006 (iv) Special Council Briefing Report – Roads Report 2006 – 2007 and Draft Sub-Regional Transport Plan 2015 – 6th June, 2006 (v) Special Council Briefing Report – Proposed Bio-diesel Production Plant on Harbour Lands – 13th June, 2006 (vi) North Coast Waste Water Treatment Works – Water Service Progress Update – June 2006 (vii) Perspective on Social Housing Magazine – Issue 4 – Spring/Summer * Recommended for consideration “In Committee”. To: Each Member of Council. 23rd June, 2006. COUNCIL MEETING Minutes of proceedings of Coleraine Borough Council held in the Council Chamber, Cloonavin on Tuesday, 23rd May, 2006 at 7.30 p.m. Convened: As per Notice attached Present: The Mayor, Councillor T. J. Deans, in the Chair The Deputy Mayor, Alderman M. T. Hickey (Mrs.) Aldermen E. T. Black (Mrs.) D. McClarty (Items 1.0 – 3.0) W. J. McClure W. T. Creelman Councillors D. D. Barbour E. A. Johnson (Mrs.) J. M. Bradley W. A. King A. S. Cole B. Leonard J. J. Dallat G. L. McLaughlin E. P. Fielding (Mrs.) R. A. McPherson S. Gilkinson A. McQuillan N. F. Hillis R. D. Stewart (Items 1.0 – 3.0) Officers in Attendance: Town Clerk and Chief Executive, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Technical Services and Administrative Assistant Apologies: Councillors Ms. Alexander and Mrs. Church and Director of Environmental Health 1.0 MINUTES The minutes of the Council Meeting of 25th April, 2006 were confirmed and signed. 2.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS 2.1 Leisure and Environment The Chairman, Councillor McLaughlin, moved Committee the adoption of the Leisure and Environment Committee Report; this was duly seconded by Councillor Mrs. Johnston. Matters arising: 2.1.1 Kilrea Gaelic Athletic Councillor Dallat declared an interest in this Club - Request for item. Financial Assistance Following discussion it was proposed by Councillor Dallat and seconded by Councillor Leonard: That Council contribute £60,000 to Kilrea GAC, spread over a period of three years if necessary. On a request for a recorded vote the members voted thus: For: The Deputy Mayor Aldermen Mrs. Black and McClarty Councillors Bradley, Dallat, Mrs. Johnston, King, Leonard and McLaughlin (9) Against: Alderman McClure Councillors McQuillan and Stewart (3) Abstent- The Mayor ions: Alderman Creelman Councillors Barbour, Cole, Mrs. Fielding, Gilkinson, Hillis and McPherson (8) The Motion was, therefore, carried by nine votes to three. 2.1.2 Expressions of Interest - Councillor Stewart declared an interest in this Portrush Harbour item and withdrew from the meeting during discussion. Consideration was given to the Director of Leisure Services’ Report on Expressions of Interest – Portrush Harbour (circulated to each member). Following the public advertisement for Expressions of Interest one written and two verbal expressions had been received. It was agreed that Council grant the Licence to operate pleasure trips from Portrush Harbour to Mr. D. Stewart, 76 Parker Avenue, Portrush for 2006. A small number of individuals had requested permission to use the pontoon simply for the collection and return of passengers as and when required. Following discussion it was proposed by Alderman McClure and seconded by Councillor Mrs. Johnston: That Council grant a small number of Licences (maximum 5) to individuals who wished to use the Council owned pontoon for embarkation purposes subject to submitting evidence of insurance, safety, qualifications, etc. On being put to the Meeting the proposal was carried, ten members voting in favour and one member voting against. It was also agreed that the proposal be for one season only, to be monitored by the Harbour Master and if successful, to be extended for the seasons 2007 and 2008. 2.1.3 Complaints Resulting It was noted that the former church site was in from Works at Former Portstewart and not Portrush. ` Portrush Church Site 2.1.4 Entertainments Licence - An application for the grant of an Entertain- Fat Boy Slim Concert ments Licence for 17th June, 2006 between the East Strand Car Park hours of 4.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m., as detailed and Beach, Portrush in the report (circulated to each member), had been received from Mr. G. McGuigan. It was agreed that approval be granted subject to compliance with Fire Authority recommend- ations and any other requirements of Council’s Licensing Department. All Door Supervisors employed require to be licensed with a scheme recognised by Coleraine Borough Council. 2.1.4.1 Street Trading Reference was made to the policy for street trading at major events. Following discussion it was agreed that consideration be given to a public tendering process for these events. The Director of Technical Services advised members that Council’s policy was to grant Street Trading Licences for stationary vehicles at Lansdowne Crescent, Portrush. No other temporary licences were granted in Portrush. The Committee Report was subsequently adopted. 2.2 Planning Committee The Chairman, Councillor Stewart, moved the adoption of the Planning Committee Report; this was duly seconded by Councillor Mrs. Johnston. Matters arising: 2.2.1 Management Board The Town Clerk and Chief Executive reported Referral – Residential that the Preliminary Planning Advice Note had Development at 51 – been received from BDP Planning in 55 Mountsandel Road, respect of this planning application. Coleraine BDP Planning considered that the application did not meet the criteria required for a Judicial Review but suggested that the Management Board aspects be investigated. It was agreed that Council accept the recommendation of BDP Planning. 2.2.2 Application No. 33 Councillor Bradley apologised for having been C/2005/1297/F unable to attend the site meeting for this application. 2.2.3 Application No. 41 It was noted that Councillor McPherson had C/2005/1365/F requested that the application be referred to Proposed dwelling with the Divisional Planning Manager for an office integral garage and new meeting. laneway 60m south-west of No. 14 Revallagh Road, Bushmills for Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy The Committee Report was subsequently adopted. 2.3 Policy and Development The Chairman, Alderman McClarty, moved the Committee adoption of the Policy and Development Committee Report; this was duly seconded by Councillor Stewart and agreed. 3.0 NOTICE OF MOTION SUBMITTED BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR The undernoted Notice of Motion was proposed by the Deputy Mayor and seconded by Councillor Dallat: “This Council takes note that a new Road Safety Authority has been created in the Republic to address the issues relating to death and serious injury on our roads and calls a similar initiative in Northern Ireland which will have the cutting edge to deliver across all government departments, agencies and voluntary organisations that presently have responsibility for Road Safety.” The Deputy Mayor spoke on the Motion and sought Council’s support. The following amendment was proposed by Councillor Mrs. Johnston and seconded by Alderman McClure: “This Council commends the current road safety initiatives in Northern Ireland being undertaken by Road Safety Committees, the P.S.N.I. and the Department of Environment but notes that many people have a disregard of the law. We call upon the P.S.N.I. to increase the number of the road safety campaigns – like that of Operation Viper and vigorously enforce the law in order to reduce the number of deaths on our roads and to bring a much higher standard of driving within Northern Ireland.” The amendment was put to the Meeting and on a request for a recorded vote the members voted thus: For: The Mayor Aldermen Creelman, McClarty and McClure Councillors Barbour, Bradley, Cole, Mrs. Fielding, Gilkinson, Hillis, Mrs. Johnson, King, McPherson, McQuillan and Stewart (15) Against: - Absten- tions: The Deputy Mayor Councillors Dallat, Leonard and McLaughlin (4) The amendment was, therefore, carried. 4.0 NOTICE OF MOTION SUBMITTED BY COUNCILLOR LEONARD The undernoted Notice of Motion was proposed by Councillor Leonard and seconded by Councillor Dallat: “This Council agrees to apply, at its Annual General Meeting on the 5th June, 2006, the d’Hondt system to all appointments to Mayor, Chairs, Deputy Mayor and Deputy Chairs, internal Council Committees and appointments to ‘other bodies’.” Councillor Leonard spoke on the Motion and sought Council’s support. The Motion was put to the Meeting and on a request for a recorded vote the members voted thus: For: The Deputy Mayor Councillors Dallat, Leonard and McLaughlin (4) Against: The Mayor Aldermen Creelman, McClarty and McClure Councillors Barbour, Bradley, Cole, Mrs.