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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 31st October 2017.
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on what footpaths have been fixed under the footpath repair programme in 2017 and a report on what estates will benefit in the Tallaght South area in 2018?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to request that a pedestrain crossing be provided on the Mill Road in Saggart at the entrance to the Crosforge estate, as many local residents use this entrance to access the Rathcoole Park and young people cross the road to get to the Holy Family Community School?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Winter Maintenance Plan
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to install CCTV in the underpass at the M50 Roundabout in order to help prevent anti social activity at that location and to encourage pedestrians and cyclists to use the underpass."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the schedule now being followed in respect of the Tallaght Town Centre Local Area Plan and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will respond positively to the concerns of the local community regarding the historic Katherine Tynan House at Kingswood Heights; will he appreciate the importance of the site and will he explore the possibility of restoring the site and will he make a statement?"
Headed Items
Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for work to be carried out to preserve and display the old reservoir wall on the Slade Road across from the Drury Mills estate in Saggart."
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on who owns or is responsible for the no mans land at the back of the houses between Brookview Court and Brookview Rise. This piece of land has been used for constant illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour over the years. With this report, if found to be Council owned can the Chief Executive look into the possibility of this land being cleared of all illegal dumping and the ownership of the land given over to NABCO?"
"To ask the Chief Executive who owns and is responsible for the upkeep of the piece of land to the left of the emergency gate opposite Redwood Walk on Mayberry Road?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the Chief Exeuctive to confirm the schedule now being followed in respect of the proposed new Library Building at Castletymon and will he also detail arrangements being put in place to provide library services in the area through the building period?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present a report detailing the success of the recent Red Line Book Festival and in reporting will he confirm that the festival will again be held in 2018?"
Headed Items
Application for Arts Grants
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"We welcome the construction of the planned new Castle Tymon Library. Noting the recent report to Councillors (23/11/17) that the existing library is to close on December 14th 2017, with the new facility due in late summer 2019, we call on the Chief Executive to liaise with local stakeholders with a view to maintaining a static library service in, or close to, the wider Castle Tymon area for the interim period. The existing library, an established and well used service serves 6 local schools.
On behalf of Cllrs. Mahon, Murphy and Leech
SOME Potential locations for an interim service might include:
Any of the schools on Castle Tymon Road- all with car parks that may facilitate temporary buildings.
The all weather pitch at Tallaght Community School.
Green area beside St Aengus' school and church.
Inside Tymon Park main gate, or close to council park depot
Inside Tymon Park adjacant to St Josephs School
Short term extension of current facility on reduced basis if plausible or necesssary.
Kilnamanagh/ or St Aengus' CC
Old VEC Building on Main Rd Tallaght (ETB owned)
Old VTOS ( VEC ) facility at Mountain Pk Nat, School in Dominics Parish- Dominican run school"
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive has there been any response from the board of management of Tallaght Hospital with regard to the opening of the pedestrian gate at the hospital Luas stop?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would write to Richard Bruton, TD, Minister for Education and Skills asking for an update on the building programme at Kingswood Community College?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would write to the Garda Superintendent at Tallaght Garda Station seeking confirmation of the current staffing levels of the Drugs Unit at the station and asking him to appreciate the concern of many in the community that the unit be properly resourced with drugs crime in our area?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
Motions
"That this Committee supports the provision of a second-level school in the Citywest area and writes to the Minister for Education to express this support and convey the urgent need for such a school"
"That this Area Committee seek a meeting with Tallaght Hospital Management in relation to the Tallaght Town Centre Master Plan and possible future development at the Hospital."
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the public consultation that was to happen late September for the access gate to be re-opened in Springbank, Saggart?"
"To request that bins be provided in Jobstown Park for residents walking their dogs in the park to dispose of dog waste?"
Re. Membersnet ID 1296491 and the topping/pruning or removal of trees (as necessitated) in the 30 acres at the rear of Bancroft Crescent.
"To ask the Chief Executive to please advise as to what further steps have been taken to deal with this issue and what timeframe has been put on resolving the issue?"
"To ask the Chief Executive with regard to Tree pruning, what estates in the Tallaght Central ward have been serviced?"
"To ask the Chief Executive with regard to the damaged fencing around Butler/McGee Park, when will repair works be carried out?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to explain why no action was taken in regard to the damaged Trees in Alderwood Avenue and Alderwood Way, noting that these Trees were vandalised soon after their planting and will he appreciate the poor image created in the matter and will he now order immediate action?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the current status on Brittas and Saggart play space programme.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to take action to prevent access by Scrambler bikes to the Arena Road at Tymon Park. The current pedestrian access point enables those using Scramblers to gain entry to the Arena Road, when the main gates are closed at night time. The noise of these Scramblers are causing upset to families in Balrothery and Castle Lawn estates and their presence poses a health and safety risk to those using the Park."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on progress made on issues raised by the Litter Mugs at the recent Deputations Meeting and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report to this Committee on the amount of casual trade licenses in the Tallaght area?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to give details of his efforts to promote the availability of service at the Council/Garda Clinics held in Tallaght; will he list the clinics being held and make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm his further support for the important work of the Fettercairn Estate Management Committee and appreciate that this need was certainly highlighted at the recent Local Policing Forum Meeting held in Fettercairn Community Centre, and will he also note that the area continues to be the scene of much antisocial behaviour which has included further damage to the fencing by stolen cars and will he make a full statement in the matter?"
Headed Items
Anti-Social Quarterly Statistics for 2017
Housing Procurement & Allocations Report
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to please report on anti-social behaviour in the Rossfield area and what action is going to be taken regarding this problem?"
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if the moving floor in Tallaght Leisure Centre Swimming Pool has been fixed to date?"
"To ask the Chief Executive what is the timeframe involved in the Brookfield Youth and Community Centre re-opening and to make a statement on the matter?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee agrees that when Brookfield Youth and Community Centre re-opens that the staff that were let go on the 29th September due to no fault of their own, be reinstated with the same terms and conditions as they had previously."