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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 8th September, 2014
Community
Questions
"To ask that the Local Community Development Officer meet with the Management of Kingswood Community Centre to discuss how best this excellent facility can be supported by the Council?"
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Application for Community Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange to have the windows at 50 Castlelawns inspected. They are in very poor condition. The resident of the property is suffering from ill health and the state of the windows are very detremental to her condition?"
"To ask the Chief Executive, due to the serious number of racist related attacks and serious anti-social behaviour are there any plans to install security cameras in McUilliam estate?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he has examined claims that 100 people are sleeping rough in and around Tallaght Village including on the site of the old Gallaghers factory and will he also confirm if any action is open to him in respect of this homeless issue?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
(a) Letter sent to the DOECLG regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee Meeting on 8th September, 2014 in relation to Unsold Affordable homes
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he has had any contact with the community in Watergate regarding parking of vehicles in the estate particularly close to the playground and if he has any plans to deal with the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive can he advise on the parking at St Marks community school. When pupils are being dropped and picked up for lunch and also when the school is finished, it is causing problems for traffic and residents with cars parked on both sides of the road and on Fettercairn road beside the farm gets blocked up due to parents looking to park close to school for quick pick up?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on parking at the Sacred Heart school Killinarden which is causing problems for traffic getting past the school and there is a risk of an accident happening with children crossing the road to cars parked when children are being dropped and picked up .Can i suggest double yellow lines across the road from the school and parking only on the same side as the school?"
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Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Winter Maintenance Plan 2014/2015
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive Officer if any application for bus shelters at Glenview- 54a- has been made? If not to advise how best to progress this within the Council?"
"To ask that the Chief Executive reassure this Council that the original Social Affordable Housing required under full P.P. granted for the Apartments at Cookstown/Maplewood will apply and be met by the current developer. Furthermore can the Chief Executive confirm that the original Planning Contributions and levies still apply and will be collected in full?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he is aware that a garage is operating out of *address supplied* and a large number of Vehicles are being parked outside on the road causing a nuisance to residents as a result. I visited the area recently and there was half a dozen cars and a tow truck parked there as well as many scrap parts in the garden. Is it possible for an inspection to take place and if required a letter of compliance to be issued to this tenant telling him that is not appropriate to carry on such a business from a council owned house and that he should cease?"
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Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
(No Business)
Taking in Charge Report
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
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Application for Arts Grants
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would detail actions he proposes to improve the image of Tallaght Village and will he detail plans for further works in that regard?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to give details of contacts he has had with the HSE in respect of providing a site for a new nursing home in Tallaght and will he give details?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he has had any contact with or from the community in Kingswood Heights regarding his proposals to sell off land for housing close to Kingswood Castle?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask that the Chief Executive petition the Revenue Commission to re open the Tallaght office as a matter of urgency- its closure is unacceptable and a major inconvenience to the public?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report regarding the Voluntary Code for posters in and around Tallaght Village and would the Chief Exeucitve report if all Political Party Candidates and Independent Candidates were advised about the Code and was it meant to apply to all elections, other than just the Locals?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Council support Registered Nurses at Tallaght Hospital and other health clinics in the County in their opposition to the recent 50% increase in registration fees by NMBI and furthermore call for full transparency from this Board.
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask that the Chief Executive provide an update on plans/progress of work at the site known as the Esso garage?"
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the stencilling of "Dog Fouling" signs within this Committees remit?
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report regarding the request to provide a full walled entrance at Seskinview/Homelawn into the Dodder Park and to detail if there is an estimated cost of such works and a possible timeline for carrying out same?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he can arrange to have the flower beds which are located outside 47&48 Maelruans Park inspected. The timbers which were put in place by the Council have become rotten and require replacement, also the beds have become overgrown. Can the maintenance of these beds be added to the regular schedule of works for the area?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange to have the footpath 14 Tamrisk Park inspected. A tree was removed at this location but it has caused damage to the footpath and to the front wall of the dwelling. Can the CEO also advise when the tree stump which remains at the location will be removed?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange an inspection of the trees located at the side of 13 Bolbrook Park, these trees are a cause of anti-social behavior as people are climbing up on them and then on to the side wall of the persons house who is quite elderly. They are also blocking out the sun-light into the house. I would appreciate if these could be inspected by the Council with a view to having them removed. Could the CEO also if possible ask those inspecting the site to discuss the issues surrounding the trees with the tenant in question?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to detail plans for the future development of Dodder Valley Park (Seskin View section) and will he also confirm if he intends to provide seating in that park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to details contacts he has had with members of Tallaght Community Council and other individuals regarding the Utility Boxes at Old Bawn Road and in reporting will he also confirm if he has any plans for further works on the site?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he has any plans for works on The Green at Maplewood and will he detail any representations he has received from the community in the matter?"
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Update on Illegal dumping at Kiltalown
Report on Derelict Sites
Five Year Play Space Programme 2014 - 2018
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
(none received)
Motions
That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange a complete clean-up of the Laneway located at the rear of Maelruans Park and backs on to St Dominics School. And also that the Chief Executive will arrange that this laneway is added to the regular cleansing schedule of the Council.
That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to give detailed costs of removing the utility boxes located at the Old Bawn junction and relocating them to within 50 metres of their current location.Could the Chief Executive Officer also make a report to this Committee detailing if there are any recorded issues with the hedging that was planted to hid these utility boxes and if there are any traffic safety issues associated with these hedges.