Agenda - Tallaght Area Committee Meeting - 27th April 2015

CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting, 23rd March  2015

• Minutes of TACM 23rd March

"To ask the Chief Executive if there are any future plans to install lighting & cameras in the Carrigmore playground?" 

• Q.1

"To ask the Chief Executive for clarification regarding the following - Two islands have been installed on Brookview Court & on the entrance to Brookview Drive, for the purpose of traffic calming.  I would like to note that the issue of speeding cars was not at these two entrances.  There has been and continues to be an issue of cars speeding coming from Brookview Gardens up to the newer built houses in the cul de sac on Brookview Drive.  This issue has been raised both with the Gardai and the Council. I have had a number of complaints with regard to these two islands, particularly the one on Brookview Drive. They are hard to see at night, with many cars crashing into them.  Additionally, as the road is not wide enough, cars are driving onto the pathway were many kids play. For those reasons, I ask the Chief Executive what will be done to rectify this issues."

• Q.2

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(No business received)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleachs Business

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that full consultations with the members of the Area Committee take place in advance of any major Roads Department or Environment Department works being carried out in Tallaght Central or Tallaght South so as to inform the elected members and allow them to be in full possession of any local agreements or arrangements, made by SDCC, within their constituencies.

"To ask the Chief Executive for the Council's policy on the construction of pigeon lofts within the Tallaght area?" 

• Q.3

"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report, in preparation for the new Planning and Development Bill being passed shortly, indicating if a register of Vacant Sites in the Tallaght area, is held by this Council and if so, how many of those sites would be subject to the new Levy?"

• Q. 4

"To ask the Chief Executive to discuss the planning file SD15A/0053 re the HSE plans for a nursing home on lands at Tymon North, Tallaght".

• Q.5

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm if he is taking action to ensure compliance with all conditions of the original planning decision made in respect of the 45 apartments at Cookstown Road, Tallaght including the provision of the proposed new road and will he detail any contacts he has had with the developer in respect of the issues?"

• Q.6

"To ask the Chief Executive if any contact has been made with the Council's Planning Department in respect of a future Planning Application involving the Esso Site, Tallaght Village? Will he note the concern of the local community that proper consultation in respect of the issue and will he undertake to keep local councillors informed?"

• Q.7

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would consider the provision of new signage highlighting the Heritage Sites in Tallaght appreciating the interest of the community in preserving the history of the area?"

• Q.8

Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee asks the Chief Executive for an update regarding planning enforcement at the site known as "Metal Powders International", Old Blessington Road.

"To ask the Chief Executive, how many Irish history books are stocked in the children's section in the Tallaght Library?"

• Q.9

Library News & Events

Application for Arts Grants

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report regarding an update on Cookstown Industrial Estate. This estate has become run down and has not attracted new business into the area. What as a Council is been done to attract business in to the area?"     

• Q.10

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive when will the issue of membersnet be rectified? When making representations, the system does not allow enough time and times out. Additionally, while it states that there is a two week time frame for response, this is often not the case.  This can sometimes take up to 3 weeks. While completely understanding the number of issues the Council is dealing with at present, this issue needs to be rectified as this is the main source for Councillors to make representations".  

• Q.11

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

(A) Letter sent to Minister for Justice and Equality on the 24th of February, 2015 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee Meeting held on the 23rd of February, 2015 in relation to additional resources, personnel and vehicles to Tallaght Garda station.(

(B) Letter received from Minister for Justice and Equality on the 25th of March, 2015 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee Meeting held on the 23rd of February, 2015 in relation to additional resources, personnel and vehicles to Tallaght Garda station.

(C) Letter sent to Minister for Education and Skills on the 30th of March, 2015 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee Meeting held on the 23rd of March, 2015 in relation to funding availability to Citywise Education in Jobstown.

(D) Letter received from Minister for Education and Skills on the 24th of April, 2015 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee Meeting held on the 23rd of March, 2015 in relation to funding availability to Citywise Education in Jobstown.

• (A)
• (B)
• (C)
• (D)

"To ask the Chief Executive what is being done by the Council with regard to the known families that are involved in illegal dumping.  I am aware that evidence has been found. However, the threats of a fine is not deterring these families from illegally dumping".

• Q.12

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive when will the agreed upgrade of Springfield roundabout( at Centra) be commenced?"

• Q.13

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the agreed works at St Aengus Green?"

• Q.14

"To ask the Chief Executive if he could please advise this Committee if there are any plans to advertise this year for interested parties to operate a refreshments outlet at Tymon Park for the summer season?"

• Q.15

"To ask the Chief Executive, following representations from Residents could he advise what action if any, has been taken to repair the wall at number 2 Maplewood Park, facing onto Maplewood Road as it's condition appears to be a public safety issue?"

• Q.16

"To ask the Chief Executive if he could please advise this Committee if there are "No Dumping" warning signs available to Resident Associations in the Tallaght Area who wish to display them within their own estates, in an effort to curb the plague of fly tipping that some areas are experiencing?"

• Q.17

"To ask the Chief Executive to prepare a report, regarding representations from St Marks Residents Association, in respect of grafitti removal and an estate wide clean up of the Springfield area, and can he confirm that action will be taken as requested by the Residents?"

• Q.18

"To ask the Chief Executive are there any plans to finish the incomplete green space between the Kiltalown infill housing and the De Selby housing estate, as there is a huge amount of youth congregating in the area and causing anti social behaviour?"

• Q.19

"To ask the Chief Executive can the small wall on Brookview Green between the 3 properties and the old folks home be removed and bollards be put in its place? The area behind the wall is a black spot for illegal dumping and lighting fires, as a result the fire brigade are having to be called on numerous occasions."

• Q.20

"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for an inspection of the large trees out the rear garden of 44 Knockmore Park with a view to them being pruned or removed".

• Q.21

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would confirm what action is being taken to improve the image of Sean Walsh Park at Watergate, Tallaght noting the problem of litter, dumped trollies and other issues of concern to those who use the park and will he also note the need to provide a Bouy close to the lake?"

• Q.22

Progress Report on Tree Maintenance Programme 2015

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence(No Business)

Cathaoirleachs Business

That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to substantially increase the numbers of Litter Bins in Tymon Park, paying particular attention to the walking area between the pedestrian bridge at the Area Road and the vehicular bridge at the Rangers Station and also the area at the main entrance to the Arena Road. 

That this Committee asks the Chief Executive for clarification on the following - In light of the Belgard residents opposing the play space in their area I had a motion asking that this funding be redirected to the Brookview area.  This motion was passed and supported by all Councillors.  Since that time, there has been a number of meetings with the residents, all hugely positive.  For that reason, I am calling on the Chief Executive to commit to the installation of this play space. 

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to begin a process of re-engagement with all the residents of Avonbeg and Homelawns in order to try and facilitate the locating of a play space in that area.

• Motion 5

That this committee calls on the Chief Executive to take immediate action to remove offending Graffiti in Tallaght Village and at other locations in Tallaght and will the Chief Executive also agree to review the Council's policy of issuing letters of threat of legal action against the owners of property vadalised by Graffiti.

• Motion 6

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for at least two bins to be installed at the Killinarden Shopping Centre either by the management company or the Council in an effort to alleviate the bad litter problem in the area. There is not even one bin at the centre.

• Motion 7

 That this Committee asks the Chief Executive that the Brookmount Estate be cleansed with emphasis on the following:

- Removal of refuse and debris at the Brookmount entrance- stone bearing its name.

-Grass cutting at this area and at Tymon Lane towards the M50 underpass.

-Attend to the debris- which include syringes- at the walkway from the Estate to the Basketball Arena.

- Repair of the "grey" wall at the bottom of Brookmount Rd- vandalised and neglected for years.

- Removal of weeds at the revamped Glenview roundabout.

-Provision of a litter bin at the garage walkway to allow school children dispose litter properly. 

- Removal of graffiti at the rear of the Estate.

• Motion 8

That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to arrange for some planting at the hedgerow between 42-44 Kiltipper Drive onto Kiltipper Rd. Since a number of utility boxes were installed in the vicinity of the planted hedgerow there is a number of gaps in the planting which ruin the aesthetics of the hedgerow. Filling in the gaps would finish it off to the satisfaction of residents in the area.

• Motion 9

That this Committee seek a definite date for the agreed painting of railings at Parkhill/Belgard Rd.

• Motion 10

"To ask the Chief Executive if he will provide a report from the Council's representative on the Tallaght, St Patricks Day Festival Committee and in noting the success of the Festival will he outline what assistance would now be available if plans were made to hold a Tallaght Parade on St Patricks Day 2016?"

• Q.23

"To ask the Chief Executive the total cost of the running of Tallaght Stadium and to also ask for a report for the use of stadium from community groups and festivals and also for an update for the new stand of timescale of when it will be built?" 

• Q.24

Application for Community Grants

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on proposals for housing construction at Fernwood and Maplewood- Springfield."

• Q.25

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update of SDCC'S plans to purchase/rent units in the apartment development adjacent to Mc Gee Park in Springfield".

• Q.26

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on any proposals to build Council houses within the St Aengus/Tymon North area and to provide plans for such potential construction".

• Q.27

"To ask the Chief Executive if he can confirm, following an enquiry from St Marks Residents Association, if there are any legal restrictions regarding the number of rented houses (either private or DSP) that are allowed in a private housing area such as Springfield?"

• Q.28

"To ask the Chief Executive if he can please advise, following an enquiry from St Marks Residents Association, if he has knowledge of any vetting process in place for people in receipt of Rent Allowance, in respect of possible anti social behaviour and if so, who is responsible for enforcing such vetting?"

• Q.29

"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the numbering of the CCTV poles in Jobstown to enable residents to report problems more effectively".

• Q.30

"To ask the Chief Executive to state how many Council houses are boarded up in the Tallaght area and will he confirm what action he is taking to ensure that these houses are now made available for allocation?"

• Q.31

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to report on the pilot ventilation in Council homes programme that took place a couple of years ago and what plans if any are there to roll out a programme throughout the Tallaght area with a view to improving the quality of air in homes which is in some cases causing sickness in tenants when dangerous spores appear due to bad ventilation.

• Motion 11

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to endorse the Homeless Support Service monetarily which is being provided by CARP (community addiction response project ) recognizing the hugely important assistance being provided to the South Dublin Homeless population.

• Motion 12