Agenda - Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 25th May 2015

CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting, 27th April 2015.

• Minutes of TACM 27th April 2015

"To ask the Chief Executive if he will carry out an examination of all Industrial Estates in the Tallaght area to ensure that the image of the Estates is such that they are capable of attracting further investment and job creation initiatives."

• Q. 1

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Council look at sites in the Tallaght area for start up businesses similar to Killinarden Enterprise Centre. If we are serious about attracting new business to the area we must look at providing smaller units for new business to start up in the Tallaght area. As a Council who depends so much on rates from our businesses we must help new business start and develop in our county. 

• Motion 1

That this Tallaght Area Committee regrets the recent closure of the Abberley Court Hotel involving the loss of 72 local jobs and calls on the Chief Executive to co-ordinate a response to the needs of the workers and also to discuss with other local interests the possibility of the hotel re-opening.

• Motion 2

Application for Arts Grants

Library News & Events

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive if funding is available from the NTA or other bodies/sources to extend the limestone wall from the entrance to Dodder Valley Park at Seskin View to Balbrook Bridge?" 

• Q. 2

"To ask the Chief Executive to discuss the planning file SD15A/0111 re the opening times of the NCT Centre on the Greenhills Road".

• Q. 3

"To ask the Chief Executive to furnish a full report on the development of a new Road Network in and around the 45 bed Apartment Block at Cookstown Road, Tallaght, confirming what contacts he has had in respect of the matter and noting the concern of the local community that part of the road may become a cul-de-sac."

• Q.4

"To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any new planning application on the former Jacobs site on the Belgard Road?" 

• Q. 5

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

(No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a detailed report outlining the tendering process which took place and led to the awarding of the contract to build the Cycle Track which links Tallaght Village to the Spawell track".

• Q. 6

"To ask the Chief Executive if the road adjacent to the Square Luas stop and the junction on to Belgard Square West can be inspected. The white lines on this road have become badly faded and this is causing a danger to drivers as a result". 

• Q. 7

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive that the tree outside 14 Maplewood Way be inspected and relevant works be carried out. The garden wall is cracked, the footpath is raised and in a dangerous state due to disturbance by the large roots. A public safety concern".

• Q. 8

"To ask the Chief Executive to present a full report on his dealings in respect of the siting of a "changing room" container on the Open Space at Treepark Road, Kilnamanagh, Tallaght noting the serious concern of the local community in respect of the issue and will he outline his contacts in the matter."

• Q. 9

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm any further initiative he is planning to deal with litter and graffiti in the Tallaght area."

• Q .10

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on a playspace for the Brittas Area."

• Q.11

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Correspondence(No Business)

That this Committee agree to a major facelift of the areas at the Whitestown Stream- Balrothery, Seskin View and the Avonmore section which will extend and enhance the Dodder Greenway Route.

• Motion 3
• Motion 3

That this committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange to have all dumped material removed from the lakes located in the environs of the Sean Walsh Park, particularly the removal of shopping trolleys which have been dumped into the lake located adjacent to the Council depot end of the park. 

• Motion 4

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he can please arrange to have 9 Homelawns Gardens inspected. The house has yet to be insulated and also has damaged windows and doors. The house includes a child with very acute special needs and an ability to heat the house properly is essential".

• Q. 12

"To ask the Chief Executive, in light of the Minister for the Environments announcement regarding housing, can he please provide a report outlining how many units are likely to be built in the area encompassing the two Tallaght Electoral Wards".

• Q. 13

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would confirm if any further Housing proposals are being planned in the Tallaght area arriving from the recent announcement by the Minister for Environment in respect of funding for Housing."

• Q. 14

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Tallaght Area Committee welcomes the Tallaght Village Initiative Scheme and calls on the Chief Executive to confirm the schedule being followed and also stating what action he is now taking to minimise the negative impact of the works on the community and local business.

• Motion 5

Application for Community Grants

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this area committee calls for a report on the suitability of the green field bordered by Homelawns Villas and the Seskin View Rd and to the rear of The Crescent Millbrook Lawns and Homelawns Rd for use as allotments or a community garden.

This would enable the productive use of a strip of land that is generally unused with limited potential due to its narrowness and proximity to existing back gardens.

• Motion 6
• Motion 6