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MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING OF WEXFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AT 7.30 P.M. ON MONDAY 4TH JANUARY. 1999 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS. WEXFORD. Presiding:- His Worship the Mayor, Cllr. P. Nolan. Aldermen:- P. Reck, A. Fenlon, T. Ilowlin. Councillors:- N. Kavanagh, E. O'Connor, M. Furlong, P. Roche, J. O'FIaherty, D.M. Kiernan, D. Hynes. Apologies from Aid. Byrne for his inability to attend the meeting were noted. In Attendance:- Mr. J. Hutchinson, Manager. Mr. D.F. Curtin, Town Clerk. Mr. T. Fahey, Borough Engineer. Mr. P. Collins, Borough Accountant. At the outset of the meeting Councillor Kieman requested the Assistant County Manager to ensure that the Chief Fire Officer ensures that licensed premises are not overcrowded. Arising from discussion His Worship the Mayor referred to the storage of barrels and bottles on public thoroughfare at Charlotte Street and requested that the matter receive urgent attention. MINUTES. The minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on 7th December, 1998, copies of which had previously been circulated, were confirmed and signed on the proposal of Cllr. O'FIaherty seconded by Aid. Howlin. The minutes of the Adjourned Statutory Estimates Meeting held on 7th December, 1998, copies of which had previously been circulated, were confirmed and signed on the proposal of Cllr. O'FIaherty seconded by Aid. Howlin. DISPOSAL OF LAND. On the proposal of Cllr. Kieman seconded by Cllr. O'FIaherty it was unanimously ' agreed to authorise disposal of land at Ferrybank, Wexford to Salmaker Catering Ltd., pursuant to Section 83 of the Local Government Act 1946 as amended by Section 88(2) of the Housing Act 1966. On the proposal of Cllr. Kieman seconded by Cllr. O'FIaherty it was unanimously agreed to authorise disposal of land at Davitt Road South to William Bennett Construction Ltd., pursuant to Section 83 of the Local Government Act 1946 as amended by Section 88(2) of the Housing Act 1966. On the proposal of Cllr. Kieman seconded by Cllr. O'FIaherty it was unanimously agreed to authorise disposal of land at Carcur to the E.S.B., pursuant to Section 83 of ©: Wexford Borough Council the Local Government Act 1946 as amended by Section 88(2) of the Housing Act, 1966. On the proposal of Cllr. Kieman seconded by Cllr. O'FIaherty it was unanimously agreed to authorise disposal of land at Distillery Road to the E.S.B., pursuant to Section 83 of the Local Government Act 1946 as amended by Section 88(2) of the Housing Act, 1966. MOTIONS. Play Area at Ferrybank. The following motion was proposed by Cllr. Roche seconded by Aid. Howlin and following discussion unanimously adopted:- "That a survey be carried out of area surrounding childrens play area at Ferrybank, as part of the boundary areas are a potential danger to children". It was further agreed that the Borough Engineer would submit a report to the next General Purposes Committee Meeting. Obstructions on Main Street. The following motion was proposed by Cllr. Roche seconded by Cllr. Kieman:- "That a report be prepared for the members on our Bye-Laws (if any) in relation to obstructions on Main Street and other footpaths which are a danger and hazard for pedestrians and others alike." The attached report from the Town Clerk, copies of which had previously been circulated, was then considered and noted. Following further discussion the motion was unanimously adopted. Clonard Road. The following motion was proposed by Cllr. Hynes seconded by Cllr. O'Connor:- "That this Borough Council calls for the Clonard Road (adjacent to the G.A.A. Park and Clonard Church) to be resurfaced as a matter of urgency". It was noted that the road concered was the responsibility of Wexford County Council and it was agreed to request Wexford County Council to consider the motion. Lr. John Street Flats. The following motion was proposed by Cllr. Hynes seconded by Cllr. Kieman and following discussion unanimously adopted:- ©: Wexford Borough Council "Due to recurring problems with the electrical system for opening/closing the front door of the flats in Lr. John Street, this Council calls for same to be repaired without delay, also to look into providing residents with a front door l^ey". It was further agreed that the Borough Engineer would investigate the matter and that the Town Clerk would request the Gardai Siochana to investigate a recent act of vandalism to the front door of the flats complex. QUESTIONS. Christmas Lights and Town Decorations. In reply to Cllr. Roche, the Borough Accountant reported the following to the meeting:- "The design and provision of the Christmas Lights was arranged by Wexford Chamber of Industry & Commerce. Following an approach by the Chamber, the Borough Council approved the creation of the fund, which was estimated to raise a total of £50,000 (£20,000 in 1998, £20,000 in 1999 and £10,000 in 2000) to be recovered from each rateable heriditiment. This equates to2% of rateable valuation in 1998, 2% in 1999 and 1% in 2000. The costs to date are as follows:- Purchase & Installation Costs .. £47,131.98 E.S.B. Charges .. £ 428.29 Bank Interest (on above) .. £ 3,411.66 TOTAL ..£50.971.93 Charges have been levied on all rateable heriditiments and the total debit in 1998 was £29,000 approx. While the final figures for 1998 are not yet available, the expected income will amount to no more than £2,000/£3,000. The balance is being pursued. He further stated that £32,000 had been paid by Wexford Corporation to Wexford Chamber of'Industry & Commerce to-date". THIS CONCLUDED THE BUSINESS OF THE MEETING. MAYOR OF WEXFORD. ©: Wexford Borough Council BARD AS LOCH GARMAN Wexford Corporation, Arus an Bhardais Municipal Buildings, Loch Gannan. Wexford. Telephone Nos. 42611 & 42987 Fax No. 053-43469 Town Clerk : D. F. Curtin E-mail: [email protected] (AL/IF) 4 tli January, 1999. TO EACH MEMBER OF WEXFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL:- Rc: Advertising Signs Dear Member, In relation to the above, there are no Bye-Laws in existence at present for the control and regulation of advertising signs within our functional area. However, there are a number of relevant legal provisions under the planning and roads legislation as follows:- P lanning:- Advertisements generally are exempted development subject to certain conditions as set out in Column 1 of Part II of the Second Schedule to the <•* 1994 Planning Regulations. These exemptions are also subject to Section 10 oi the Regulations which sets out 13 restrictions on exempted development in relation to advertisements. In particular, Articles (III) and (XIII) state that development to which Article 9 relates (advertising) shall not be exempted development for the purposes of the Acts il the carrying out of such development would: (iii) endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard or obstruction of road users; (xiii) obstruct any public right-of-way. Wexford Corporation — Your Environment Friendly Local Authority BAIN TRIAIL AS BEAGÁN CAEILCE Original 100*1- recycled p aper- produced without bleaching or de-inkintf, no water pollution. ©: Wexford Borough Council Roads Under the Roacls Ac:l, 1993, the road authority’s consent is required for the erection, placing or retaining signs, caravans, vehicles or other structure or thing, whether on wheels or not, used for the purposes of advertising, the sale of goods, the provision ol services or other similar purpose. This would seem to provide a mechanism for controlling advertising signs and other obstructions such as produce for sale on the footpath. It should be noted that this provision is subject to enforcement by the Road Authority. W ithin the Borough, some roads e.g. The Quays, John Street, Hill Street, King Street, William Street etc. would fall under the jurisdiction oi W exford County Council. An updating ol the inventory on all advertising signs etc. is currently in hands and a further report outlining the course of action to be undertaken will issue in due course. Yours faithfully, 1). F. CURTIN, TOWN CLERK. ©: Wexford Borough Council MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING OF WEXFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AT 7.30 P.M. ON MONDAY 1ST FEBRUARY. 1999 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS. WEXFORD. Presiding:- His Worship the Mayor, Cllr. P. Nolan. Aldermen:- P. Reck, A. Fenlon, T. Howlin, G. Byrne. Councillors:- N. Kavanagh, E. O'Connor, M. Furlong, P. Roche, J. O'FIaherty, D. Hynes. Apologies from Cllr. Kiernan for his inability to attend the meeting >vere noted. In Attendance.^ Mr. J. Hutchinson, Manager. Mr. D.F. Curtin, TownCIerk. Mr. T. Fahey, Borough Engineer. Mr. P. Collins, Borough Accountant. Paintings - Social Welfare Offices. At the outset of the meeting Cllr. Roche proposed that the Town Clerk write to the Minister requesting details of the cost of the paintings displayed in the public areas at the above offices. Protocol Committee Meeting. On the proposal of His Worship the Mayor seconded by Cllr. Roche it was agreed that the next meeting of the Protocol Committee would be held at 5.15 p.m. on Tuesday 9th February, 1999. Minutes. The minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on 4th January, 1999, copies of which had previously been circulated, were confirmed and signed on the proposal of Cllr. O'FIaherty seconded by Aid. Howlin. Reports. Westgate Centre - Former Restaurant Building. The attached report from the Borough Accountant, copies of which had previously been circulated was then considered and following discussion agreed on the proposal of Aid. Byrne seconded by Cllr. O'FIaherty. Local Government Act 1998 - Funding Arrangements for Local Authorities and other matters. The attached report from the Borough Accountant, copies of which had previously been circulated was then considered and following discussion agreed on the proposal of Aid.