Agenda - Lucan-Clondalkin ACM (2) 22nd April, 2008
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CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES.
Minutes of Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting (2) 26th March, 2008
Environment
Questions
To ask the Manager if items other than bottles, but made from the same plastics (e.g. supermarket deli boxes made from clear PET), can be placed in Green bins, and will he list the acceptable plastics together with their recycling code number (e.g. PET 01)?
To ask the Manager when Wheatfield Road, Palmerstown, last had a junk collection, and if a junk collection can be scheduled for this road for 2008?
To ask the Manager to report on what efforts are being made, and what agreement has been made by the domestic refuse collectors, to return empty bins to the pavement? More and more bins are being left on the road which is causing a threat to safety of pedestrians and motorists who often have to walk and drive between empty bins on the road, and where residents, including senior citizens, often have to go onto busy roads to retrieve empty bins.
To ask the Manager to agree to install a litter bin in the laneway close to 63 Sarsfield Park, Lucan - following earlier representations. This has been identified by local residents as a requirement to help resolve the increased litter issues at this location?
To ask the Manager to report on the time-scale for the introduction of the Brown Bin in the Lucan, Palmerstown and Clondalkin areas?
To ask the Manager if he would install the litter bin at Oak Court Grove as I was promised in January as this is an area frequented by pupils from the local Community School during break and it is both bad training for them not to have a bin for their litter and a hassle for local residents who have to regularly clean up the area?
To ask the Manager for the removal of graffiti on the walls adjoining Deansrath Community College, Clondalkin?
Correspondence
Correspondence
No Business
Headed Items
New Works
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
No business
That the Manager presents a report on the control of dog litter in Lucan/Clondalkin and on how the situation could be improved.
That the Manager would make arrangements to provide litter bins are provided by South Dublin County Council at all bus stops in the Clondalkin/Lucan area to reduce litter in these areas
That the Area Committee notes with concern the ongoing severe littering and illegal dumping at Quarryvale Park, which is a serious blot on Shancastle and Greenfort estates, and asks the Manager to implement special measures to prevent littering and dumping, including enhanced patrolling of the area, the pursuit of offenders and regular clean ups until the extent of the problem is reduced.
That a report be given to this Committee regarding the rubbish dumped at the rear of 33 Kilmahuddrick Walk, Clondalkin.
That the Manager would report in detail on progress made or otherwise, with the frequency of emptying the bottle banks at the Ballyowen Centre, Lucan, following my earlier representations including providing details of how these bottle banks are regularly full and as a result the owners of the centre decided that they would remove the bottle banks unless they are emptied more frequently.
Housing
Questions
To ask the Manager if the owners of lands at Primrose Lane, Lucan, which are the subject of a Local Zoning Objective for the provision of sheltered housing in the current County Development Plan, have put forward any proposals to the Council?
To ask the Manager for an updated report on my recent proposal to have a special meeting, in committee, of Lucan and Clondalkin Councillors to discuss matters relating to the Council's ongoing housing scheme in Balgaddy?
Correspondence
Correspondence
No Business
Headed Items
New Works
No Business
Report on Housing Construction Programme
Report On Implementation Of Traveller Accommodation Programme
Report on Quarterly Statistics on Anti Social Behaviour
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business Cllr G O'Connell
That the Manager brings forward a report on the provision of housing in the Lucan/Clondalkin Committee's area and that the report includes not only the numbers on the housing list but also the provision of housing, including the type of accommodation requested, the average waiting time on lists at present, the way in which the system works and that this important item be fully discussed.
That this Committee recommends that an arrangement is put in place whereby long term residents in Tay Lane, Rathcoole can get attached to the sewage system for the new Traveller accommodation should they so wish and that a timescale be laid out for such a plan.
That this Council agrees to provide a security presence where there is a continuing anti-social activity. In particular areas of Tor An Rí Estate, Balgaddy Clondalkin, in view of the continuous harassment of the residents by a known small minority also living in same areas of this estate.
That this Committee recommends that single people, male and female, be permitted to go on South Dublin County Council's housing lists.
Parks
Questions
To ask the Manager to monitor the car parking facilities at Glenaulin Park and to recommend how patrons of the park can be accommodated without causing inconvenience to local residents and to include in his answer the feasibility of having (linear) car parking off the Glenaulin Road?
To ask the Manager to have the shrubs on the open space at Palmerstown Lawns removed as they are becoming a haven for anti-social behaviour with persons hopping over the wall into the Cemetery when challenged. And if the Council would again approach the adjoining houses to incorporate this piece of land into their gardens?
To ask the Manager to restore the wall between the Cemetery and the open space next to the M50 and Palmerstown Manor as I requested in 2004 and to secure the boundary between the same open space on Palmerstown Manor and the Coldcut Road as both of these are providing a route for persons engaged in anti-social activities. Now that the M50 works and boundary treatment are nearing completion it is an effective opportunity to frustrate the traditional anti-social activities that have grown up along these boundaries?
To ask the Manager for an updated report on the Palmerstown Village Renewal Scheme?
To ask the Manager if it is anticipated that work on the promenade at Lucan Weir will begin before the end of May and if he can provide a brief outline on the works to be done, with a map/drawing?
To ask the Manager if the Parks Department would be supportive of a proposal to invite users of Griffeen Valley Park to join a Park Users Group, with the general aim of promoting the use of the park as a recreational amenity and supporting the Council, the Parks Department staff, including the Park Rangers, in the management and enhancement of the park and its facilities?
To ask the Manager if he will make a report on measures taken by the Council to address problems of litter and dumping in Corkagh Park, Clondalkin and reports of rat infestation, including on and near playing pitches?
Correspondence
Correspondence
No Business
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New Works
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
No Business
That the relevant Department removes the remains of fires on the green area at Kilmahuddrick Lawns, Clondalkin.
That the Manager would report in detail on when precisely the works are scheduled to commence on the Lucan Weir, including the time-scale for completion of the works.
That this Committee congratulates the Parks Department on the wonderful daffodil display throughout Lucan and Clondalkin this Spring.
Community
Questions
To ask the Manager for a progress report on the Lucan Swimming Pool project and if any progress can be reported on the motion passed in 2007 that the Council will provide a suitable track for quads and motorcyclist enthusiasts?
To ask the Manager if he will request the Community Services Department to organise Family Days during this Summer in Hermitage Park, Lucan and Quarryvale Park, Clondalkin?
To ask the Manager for a report on activities and supports provided by the Community Services Department for groups and organisations in Palmerstown?
Correspondence
Correspondence
No Business
Headed Items
New Works
Neilstown Boxing Club, Clondalkin
Application for Grants
Library News Events
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
No Business
That this Committee acknowledges with thanks all the very valuable background work being carried out by this Council's Community Department and the Lucan Youth Services, prior to the opening of Lucan's 1st Youth Cafe in an effort for this project to be successful and sustainable.
That the Manager would report on the operation of the new swimming pool in Clondalkin over the past months and give details of the technical problems experienced to date including problems with the dividing wall and what steps are being taken to resolve these issues?
That this Committee welcomes the imminent opening of the premises at the Griffeen Centre, Lucan as a Youth Café and headquarters for Lucan Youth Service, and requests the Manager to defer any decision to allocate the room presently used by Lucan Youth Service in the Ballyowen Castle Community Centre for other uses, pending efforts by Lucan Youth Service and County Dublin VEC Youth and Sports Committee to secure the necessary staff and financial resources to continue the provision of youth services and activities in that Centre.
To thank the Manager for acknowledging my request for assistance in organising a future Lucan Festival as per my Motion to the November 2007 Area Committee Meeting and for the preparation work for the Fused Festival, Ruaille Buaille in June 2008. Perhaps as an extension of this year's Fused Festival, we would move towards an extended Lucan Community Festival in 2009, with early planning preparation to begin in the Autumn of 2008