MAGHERAFELT DISTRICT COUNCIL Minutes of Proceedings of a Meeting of Magherafelt District Council held in the Council Chamber, 50 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt on Monday, 26 June 2006. The meeting commenced at 7.30 pm. Presiding J Campbell Other Members Present P J Bateson T J Catherwood (joined the meeting at 7.33 pm) J Crawford Mrs E A Forde P E Groogan O T Hughes Miss K A Lagan Mrs K A McEldowney P McLean (joined the meeting at 7.33 pm) J J McPeake G C Shiels J P O’Neill Apology I P Milne 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 Mr C McCarney – Magherafelt Area Partnership (Item 14) 1 MINUTES 1.1 It was PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor J P O’Neill, and unanimously RESOLVED: that the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 9 May 2006 (copy circulated to each Member), be taken as read and signed as correct. 1.2 It was PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor Mrs E A Forde, and RESOLVED: that the Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council held on Monday, 22 May 2006 (copy circulated to each Member) be taken as read and signed as correct. 1.3 It was PROPOSED by Councillor J J McPeake Seconded by Councillor Miss K A Lagan, and RESOLVED: that the Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 30 May 2006 (copy circulated to each Member) subject to the following amendment – the word “not” be changed to “now” on Page 5, paragraph 39 to read “GAA clubs had grave concerns and were now considering merging ….” 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. Councillors T J Catherwood and P McLean joined the meeting at 7.33 pm. 2.1 Submitted letters of thanks from Meningitis Trust for a donation made by the Council and Rainey Old Boys Rugby Football Club for the Civic Reception held in their honour on 1 June 2006. Noted. 2.2 Submitted letter of acknowledgement from the Divisional Roads Manager for the Council’s letter regarding Hall Lane, Mayogall Road, Magherafelt which was receiving attention. Noted. 2.3 Submitted letter from Mrs E J Butler, The Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland in reply to the Council’s letter regarding the future of electoral registration in Northern Ireland (copy circulated to each Member). 2.3.1 The letter intimated that the proposals for changing the methodology for compiling the Electoral Register and the relevant clauses in the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill had been recently debated at Committee stage in Westminster. When the Bill became law the annual canvass would cease and a periodic canvass would be conducted as and when this was deemed necessary. Such decisions would be taken by the Secretary of State based on the recommendations by the Chief Electoral Officer. The last full annual canvass of this type would be in the autumn of 2006. 2.3.2 Mrs Butler in her letter said that it was envisaged that the 2006 canvass would create a Register which was completely accurate and that this would be the best possible foundation on which the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland could build all subsequent Registers created under the new arrangements. 2.3.3 In conclusion she stated that since the Northern Ireland Office was responsible for all matters relating to legislation, the Council’s letter and her reply would be forwarded to the Rights and International Relations Council. Noted. 2.4 Councillor Miss K A Lagan referred to Item 5 on Page 8 of the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 22 May 2006 and noted that the Minute did not indicate that the Council had decided not to agree to the Western Council’s for a contribution to the costs of their Judicial Review to Draft PPS 14. She therefore, sought clarification as to whether the Western Council’s request had actually been discussed by the Council. 2.4.1 Some Members felt that the matter had been discussed whilst others were unsure. 2.4.2 The Chief Executive was of the opinion that the Council had decided against contributing on the grounds that Council was engaged in its own judicial review against the DMAP. 2.4.3 Councillor J J McPeake asked that the matter be re-evaluated as the Western Group of Councils were encouraging and promoting other Councils to come together to fight the case. 2.4.4 After further discussion the Chief Executive agreed that he would check the Minutes regarding this matter. 3 BUILDING CONTROL DEPARTMENT 210/6/2006 3.1 The Director of Building Control presented the Department’s report for the period from 3 May to 6 June 2006 (copy circulated to each Member). 3.2 During the period of the report, thirty-nine applications had been recommended for approval. A total of seventy-one applications required amending by architects and agents before granting approval. There were three Regularisations issued. During this period of time there was one extension of time: MA/2023/0295 – Mr Michael Convery, 79 Rocktown Road, Knockloughrim. There were no rejections. Ninty-seven Property Certifications were issued during this period. Fifty-seven applications had commenced on site and thirty-four applications were found to be complete in accordance with Building Regulations. There were eighteen new postal numbers and postcodes issued for private dwellings. 3.3 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and RESOLVED: to adopt the report as submitted. 4 LICENCES/REGISTRATIONS 4.1 Entertainment Licences: Submitted the following application for an Entertainment Licence which was in order and recommended for granting: E.145 Regan’s Snooker Room, 19 Hall Street, Maghera – Mr Bernard Regan 4.1.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor P E Groogan Seconded by Councillor J P O’Neill, and RESOLVED: that the application as submitted be approved. 4.1.2 Submitted the following applications for Entertainment Licences which were in order and recommended for renewal: E. 8 Old Clubhouse, Fortwilliam Park, Maghera Road, Tobermore – Mr Tom Cassidy E.115 Diamond Bar, 9 Main Street, Tobermore – Mr Walter L Richardson OE1 Glasgowbury Music Group – Mr Paddy Glasgow Outdoor concert approximate 4 miles from Draperstown on Moneyneany Road towards Feeney on Saturday, 22 July 2006 4.1.3 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor P E Groogan Seconded by Councillor J P O’Neill, and RESOLVED: that the applications as submitted be renewed. 4.2 Petroleum Licences: Submitted the following applications for Petroleum Licences which were in order and recommended for renewal: P. 11 Bradley’s Filling Station, 57 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin - Mr F P Bradley P. 12 Henry Fuels Ltd, 108-114 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt – Messrs Henry Fuels Ltd P. 14 Maxol/Vivo Service Station, 1 Magherafelt Road, Castledawson – Mr S Kelly P. 59 Crossroads Filling Station, 186 Drumagarner Road, Kilrea – Mr John Convery P. 60 Bradley’s Service Station, 19 Coleraine Road, Maghera – Mr K Bradley P. 92 Gregg’s Filling Station, 137 Aughrim Road, Magherafelt – Mr Mervyn Gregg P. 93 PSNI Magherafelt, C/o Transport Services, 18 Lislea Drive – Mr Alan McIlwaine 4.2.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor J F Kerr Seconded by Councillor Miss K A Lagan, and RESOLVED: that the applications as submitted be renewed. 4.3 Street Trading Licences: Submitted the following application for a Street Trading Licence which was in order and recommended for renewal: ST 11 Mr Wayne Megaw, 323 Mountjoy Road, Stewartstown Car-Park and Lay-by adjacent to the Coleraine Road, Maghera 4.3.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor P McLean Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and RESOLVED: that the application as submitted be renewed. 4.4 Amusement Permit: Submitted an application for an Amusement Permit under the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusement (NI) Order 1985 for the following premise which was recommended for renewal. A5 Declan Scullion, 4 Castle Street, Bellaghy 4.4.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor O T Hughes Seconded by Councillor J P O’Neill, and RESOLVED: that the application as submitted be renewed. 5 NAMING AND NUMBERING OF STREETS PN138/6/2006 & PN139/6/2006 Consideration was given to the naming and numbering of: 5.1 New apartments at 14-16 Main Street, Tobermore for M Clarke & Sons. The names suggested were: • Ashthorn Manor • Thornhill Square • Oakview Court. 5.1.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor Mrs E A Forde Seconded by Councillor T J Catherwood, and RESOLVED: to name the new apartments at Main Street, Tobermore “Ashthorn Manor”. 5.2 New housing development at Mullaghboy Road, Bellaghy for NK Construction, Portglenone. The names suggested were: • Chapel View • School Hill • Summervale. 5.2.1 On consideration it was PROPOSED by Councillor O T Hughes Seconded by Councillor P E Groogan, and RESOLVED: to name the new housing development at Mullaghboy Road, Bellaghy “Chapel View”. 6 PLANNING SERVICE 185/6/2006 6.1 Submitted a letter dated 13 June 2006 along with a pre-planning application consultation from Patrick Farfan Associates Limited for a Radio Base Station to be positioned on the grass verge, 95m North West from 20 Crew Road, Moneymore, Maghera (copy previously circulated to each Member).