MAGHERAFELT DISTRICT COUNCIL Minutes of Proceedings of a Meeting of Magherafelt District Council held in the Council Chamber, 50 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt on Tuesday, 11 April 2006. The meeting commenced at 7.30 pm. Presiding J F Kerr Other Members Present P McLean P J Bateson J Campbell T J Catherwood J Crawford Mrs E A Forde P E Groogan O T Hughes Miss K A Lagan Mrs K A McEldowney J J McPeake I P Milne J P O’Neill G C Shiels Officers Present J A McLaughlin, (Chief Executive) J J Tohill (Director of Finance and Administration) C W Burrows (Director of Environmental Health) W J Glendinning (Director of Building Control) T J Johnston (Director of Operations) Mrs A Junkin (Chief Executive’s Secretary) Representatives from Other Bodies in Attendance Mrs D McShane - Planning Officer, DoE Planning Service Ms J McCurdy – Planning Officer, DoE Planning Service Mr C McCarney – Magherafelt Area Partnership (Item 15) 1 MINUTES 1.1 It was PROPOSED by Councillor T J Catherwood Seconded by Councillor Mrs E A Forde, and unanimously RESOLVED: that the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 14 March 2006 (copy circulated to each Member), be taken as read and signed as correct. 2 MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES The Chief Executive stated that there were no matters as such arising out of the Minutes. 2 2.1 Submitted a letter of acknowledgement from the Assistant Private Secretary to the Taoiseach to the Council’s recent resolution stating that it would be brought to the Taoiseach’s attention as soon as possible. Noted. 2.2 Submitted a letter of acknowledgement from the Divisional Roads Manager’s office to the Council’s recent resolution on Hall Lane, Mayogall Road and stating that the matter was receiving attention. Noted. 2.3 Submitted letter dated 16 March 2006 from the Department of the Environment, Driver, Vehicle and Operator Policy Branch stating that the consultation period for the Proposal to Introduce Flexibly Routed Bus Services – Demand Responsive Bus Services had ended. It went on to say that on considering all the responses received, the Department had decided to proceed with the introduction of a new licensing category to facilitate these services. In the consultation paper it stated “each passenger journey will not exceed 30 miles, when measured in a straight line between pick up and set down points”. This had now been changed to 15 miles to correspond with GB flexible services and to protect existing stage carriage services. Noted. 3 SYMPATHY The Chairman, Councillor J F Kerr referred to the recent death of Mrs Kathy McCloy’s father Mr Pat Shaw. As Mrs McCloy was a District Environmental Health Officer employed by the Council, he suggested that a message of sympathy be sent to her and her family at this sad time. 3.1 Accordingly, it was PROPOSED by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor J Campbell, and RESOLVED: that the Council send a message of sympathy to Mrs McCloy on the death of her father. 4. CONGRATULATIONS Councillor J Campbell referred to the success on Saturday past when the Rainey Old Boys’ Rugby Team won the All-Ireland Junior Cup. He spoke of their achievement and the honour it brought to Magherafelt. 4.1 It was PROPOSED by Councillor J Campbell Seconded by Councillor O T Hughes, and RESOLVED: that the Council host a Civic Reception for the Rainey Old Boys’ Rugby Team to mark their recent achievement. 3 5 BUILDING CONTROL DEPARTMENT 210/4/2006 The Director of Building Control presented the Department’s report for the period from 8 March to 4 April 2006 (copy circulated to each Member). During the period of the report thirty-four applications had been recommended for approval. A total of eighty-one applications required amending by architects and agents before granting approval. There were 9 Notices issued. During this period there was one cancellation - MA/2023/0448– Mrs Margaret Colgan, 3 O’Hara Road, Maghera – Extension to dwelling. There were no extensions of time issued for this period. There were no rejections. There were 65 Property Certificates issued for this period. Fifty-five applications had commenced on site and thirty-two applications were found to be complete in accordance with Building Regulations. There were ten new Postal Numbers and Postcodes issued for private dwellings. 5.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor G C Shiels Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and RESOLVED: to adopt the report as submitted. 6 NAMING AND NUMBERING OF STREETS PN136/137/2/2006 Consideration was given to the naming and numbering of: 6.1 A new development of eight houses at Desertmartin Road, Tobermore for P K Bradley Ltd. The names suggested by the developer were Beech Hill Court and Mill Court. 6.1.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and RESOLVED: that the new development at Desertmartin Road, Tobermore be named ‘Beech Hill Court’. 6.2 Two Industrial Units at 35 Aughrim Road, Magherafelt BT45 6BB for Mr Pat Keenan. The name suggested was Opus Business Park. 6.2.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor J Campbell Seconded by Councillor Miss K A Lagan, and RESOLVED: that the two industrial units at 35 Aughrim Road, Magherafelt BT45 6BB be named ‘Opus Business Park’. 4 7 LICENCES/REGISTRATIONS 7.1 Entertainment Licences: Submitted the following application for an Entertainment Licence which was in order and recommended for renewal: E. 29 Talk of the Town Mr Vincent Hurl, 6-8 St Patrick’s Street, Draperstown 7.1.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor P E Groogan Seconded by Councillor J J McPeake, and RESOLVED: that the application as submitted be renewed. 7.2 Street Trading Licences: Submitted the following application for a Street Trading Licence which was in order and recommended for renewal: ST 8 Mr Alan Coffey, 39A Cloughey Road, Portavogie North side of St Patrick’s Street, Draperstown 7.2.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor P E Groogan, Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and RESOLVED: that the application as submitted be renewed. 7.3 Petroleum Licences: Submitted the following applications for Petroleum Licences which were in order and recommended for renewal: P. 01 S H Watterson (Engineering) Ltd, 80 Aughrim Road, Magherafelt - Ms Joanne Donnelly P. 28 O’Kane Cars Ltd, 150 Hillhead Road, Castledawson – Mr J O’Kane P. 33 Burmagh Service Station, 46 Magherafelt Road, Draperstown – Mr P McEldowney P. 34 Caldwell’s Filling Station, 191 Hillhead Road, Castledawson – R & J Caldwell P. 37 Heron Bros, 2 St Patrick’s Street, Draperstown – Messrs Heron Bros P. 58 McSorley Bros, 8 Tobermore Road, Draperstown – Mr Eugene Clarke P. 75 Stockman’s Filling Station, 10 Maghera Road, Tobermore – Mr H Marshall 5 P. 81 Straw Service Station, 76 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown – Mr P McKenna P. 90 Newbridge Stores, 37 Blackpark Road, Toomebridge – Mr Paul Martin P.100 Glenshane Tourist Services, 31 Glenshane Road, Maghera – Mr J Molloy 7.3.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor P E Groogan Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and RESOLVED: that the applications as submitted be renewed. 7.4 Bookmaker’s Licence: Submitted for information, an application for the renewal of a Bookmaker’s Licence: John D Rainey, 4-8 Main Street, Maghera It was reported that the premises had been inspected and found to be satisfactory and that sufficient sanitary accommodation was provided. Noted. 7.5 Application E. 46: The Chief Executive advised that another Entertainments Licence had been received from Dorman’s Poker Club, 18-20 Queen Street Magherafelt, which was recommended for approval subject to a Completion Certificate of Electrics and a satisfactory Fire Report being submitted. 7.5.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor P E Groogan, and RESOLVED: that the application as submitted be approved subject to the submission of a Completion Certificate of Electrics and a satisfactory Fire Report. 7.6 Amusement Permit: Submitted a further application from Dorman’s Poker Club, 18-20 Queen Street, Magherafelt for an Amusement Permit under the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusement (NI) Order 1985 which was recommended for granting. 7.6.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor J Campbell Seconded by Councillor O T Hughes, and RESOLVED: that the application as submitted be granted. 6 7.7 Application E.126 - Variation of an Entertainment Licence: Submitted the following application for a Variation of an Entertainment Licence: E.126 The Elk, 38-40 Hillhead Road, Toomebridge. The Chief Executive advised that it had been recommended that consideration of this licence be adjourned for 1 month at the request of the PSNI. 7.7.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor Miss K A Lagan Seconded by Councillor P McLean, and RESOLVED: that consideration of this application be deferred for one month as requested by the PSNI. 8 PLANNING SERVICE 185/4/2006 8.1 Ms Denise McShane introduced Ms Julie McCurdy to Members and explained that she was also a Planning Officer for the Magherafelt Council area and could in the future be presenting the report. Submitted the Divisional Planning Manager’s report dated 11 April 2006 (copy circulated to each Member). 8.2 New Applications: H/2004/1214/O – C Scullin Approval H/2004/1290/O – Mr A O’Boyle Approval H/2004/1556/F – Mr J Kealey Approval. H/2005/0377/O – Mr G Watt Deferred for an office meeting on the request of the Chairman, Councillor J F Kerr and Councillor P McLean – Criterion 5.