Agenda - Lucan-Clondalkin ACM (2) 24th June, 2008
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Minutes of Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting (2) 27th May, 2008
Parks
Questions
(a) To ask the Manager to have the area between Shalimar and Monastery Gate tidied up and landscaped?
(b) To ask the Manager to have the grass cut right up to the wall in the area between Monastery Gate Estate and the M50?
To ask the Manager if he would replace the goalposts on the green at Harelawn Park, Clondalkin with a new set?
To ask the Manager to look into the possibility of sowing rapeseed crops in areas of Corkagh Park that may not be developed for some time to come and in doing so promoting a green environment, for example a crop that can be used for Biodiesel etc?
To ask the Manager to bring forward to a future meeting of this Committee, a report on the development plan for Waterstown Park in Palmerstown and to consider upgrading/revising the plan in consultation with the local Community to include active areas such as children's play areas, football play areas, and the restoration of derelict residences to a coffee shop, etc?
To ask the Manager what options are available to the Council to compel householders, business people, companies and landowners to maintain their trees to a height that does not interfere with neighbouring properties by causing shading of gardens etc ?
To ask the Manager where grass is cut on large open spaces, that the cut grass be collected, especially in windy weather, as cut grass ruins the appearance of the surrounding area?
To ask the Manager if he will request the developer of Brookvale Estate, Lucan to tidy up and properly maintain the estate's open space on Esker Hill, and if he will provide an updated report regarding the taking-in-charge of the area?
To ask the Manager if the Parks Department would survey the grass verges/shrubs and trees along Ballyowen Lane, from the roundabout at St. Loman's Road to the cul-de-sac, particularly on the western side of the lane, and Cluan Rí Park, with a view to implementing a tidy up/cleansing of the area?
Correspondence
Correspondence
No Business
Headed Items
New Works
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Grange Castle Golf Club be requested to re-introduce a section for Senior Citizens and/or for the active retired awarding them special affiliation fees and other privileges that would be both attractive and rewarding.
That an update be given regarding any proposals for St. Cuthbert's Park, Clondalkin.
That the Manager explains as to who owns the Camac River section in the Riverside Estate, Clondalkin and can that area be fenced off, for the safety of the residence and children in the Riverside Estate?
That the Manager would provide an explanation as to why the area at the front of Monastery Gate Estate close to the railings by the Shalimar Apartments is not maintained by the Council - this has led to a build up of rubbish in the area and an overgrown and unattractive appearance of the general green area.
That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the taking-in-charge of Abbeywood Court, specifically the stretch of open space between the houses at Abbeywood Court and the Outer Ring Road. Following my prolonged representations owing to in the absence of legislation compelling a developer to hand over such open space to the Local Authority within a specific time-scale, and my most recent discussions with Council Officials and the Developer, would the Manager confirm that these lands are now taken-in-charge or are finally in the process of being taken-in-charge by South Dublin County Council and within what specific time-scale?
That the Parks Department trim and grass the badly damaged grass verges on Boot Road, Clondalkin or, use some other means to deal with this issue.
Community
Questions
To ask the Manager if he would advise on grants and other supports which might be available from the Community Services Department for Quarryvale Football Club?
To ask the Manager for an updated report on the provision of a Library/Learning Hub in Palmerstown?
To ask the Manager for an updated report on Palmerstown Community Centre and when it is anticipated the Centre will be open for use?
To ask the Manager for an updated report on contacts between the Community Services Department and organization/clubs/groups in Palmerstown about access to the facilities of the new Community Centre, and if any interest has been expressed by groups based in Woodfarm Acres estate?
Correspondence
Correspondence
No Business
Headed Items
New Works
No Business
Application for Grants
Library News Events
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee compliments and praises the Council, Clondalkin Partnership and the Community Services staff on the recently opened Intercultural Centre in Clondalkin and calls for the establishment of a Committee composed of elected representatives, Council officials and Community representatives of the main minority groups and indigenous community for the promotion of integration and inclusiveness through the planning and holding of events that would coincide with festivals (prescribed by the UN, EU or National Government) and are traditional to the various ethnic groupings that now make up the population of the Area covered by this Committee.
To thank the Manager for all the consultation and preparation during the last number of years in providing Lucan's 1st Youth Café. This facility promises to be of enormous benefit to the young people of this Community. Would the Manager please report in detail on what additional financial support this Project expects to receive, including from the Health Services Executive, to provide additional and necessary staffing for Lucan's 1st Youth Café in addition to the great support from the Youth Services and the Volunteer Sector, so that Lucan's 1st Youth Café will be made available on a more regular basis to the young members of our community, in the same way as the Gaff for example, the established Youth Café in Galway, continues to receive such financial support from the Health Services Executive in that region for such staffing requirements. It is through more regular opening hours and associated staffing supervision, that Lucan's 1st Youth Café can achieve its full potential in supporting our young people with this facility in an alcohol and drug free environment.
That the Manager would present a detailed and up-to-date report following my earlier requests, including the feasibility for a Horse Project in the Clondalkin area. Since my most recent representations, there is now increased ownership of horses in the Quarryvale and North Clondalkin areas and local residents, including many young people, have no safe and appropriate facilities where these horses can be kept and cared for.
Environment
Questions
To ask the Manager if the Cleansing Section can provide a report on the street cleaning and litter removal services in and around Palmerstown Village, including information on the following: 1. What areas are cleaned using the Green Machine and how often are they cleaned? 2. Are the footpaths/verges along the N4 behind Palmerstown Drive cleaned/tidied up regularly? 3. Are the footpaths/verges along the N4 behind Palmerstown Avenue cleaned/tidied up regularly? 4. Does the Council maintain the central grass median along the N4 between the City boundary and the M50/N4 roundabout?
To ask the Manager for a report on the proposed provision of a Brown Bin Service in Lucan?
Correspondence
Correspondence
No Business
Headed Items
Junk Collections 2008
Public consultation procedure under Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 -
Proposed new stormwater outfall facility on lands located between the Adamstown SDZ, Celbridge Road and the River Liffey, in the townlands of Dodsborough, Tobermaclugg and Cooldrinagh, Lucan, Co.Dublin.
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Manager responsible brings forward a comprehensive report on the emergency plans in place, including that for fire, ambulance and traffic management for dealing with major accidents and/or incidents within the territory covered by this Area Committee and that a full discussion take place
That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council undertakes a radiation check on all its houses in St. Ronan's Gardens, Clondalkin which back on to the high voltage ESB overhead wires and Ronanstown Garda Station.
That this Council tests the radiation levels at 11, 13, 14, St. Ronan's Gardens Clondalkin. All the tenants fear that levels are excessively high.
That the Manager checks the pollution levels from car fumes in Clondalkin Village.
That the Manager would provide a full report on the progress towards dealing with litter blackspots in Clondalkin as identified at the April meeting with special reference to the dreadful state of the area behind the bus stop beside the Council premises on Orchard Road.
That the Council writes to the Minister responsible, requesting legislation exempting householders from responsibility for the clearing of blockages to foul waste pipes that serve other householders/businesses but that happen to pass under or through their property. The present situation is inequitable and a great source of frustration and expense to certain householders who happen to have such a junction or manhole in their property for which they are responsible and must approach other householders feeding into it for a financial contribution each time it gets blocked which in some older estates can be three or four times a year.
Housing
Questions
To ask the Manager when the promised repairs, which were promised 3 months ago, will be carried out at 21 St. Mark's Grove, Clondalkin?
To ask the Manager why a wrong fitting door was put in at an OAP's house at 11 Liscarne Vale, Rowlagh? I have seen this door and it is not acceptable that an elderly tenant should have the wind whistling through his home.
To ask the Manager if the anti social department can deal with families who continually cause upset to neighbours by very loud and continuous noise almost every night?
To ask the Manager for a progress report on the Housing Refurbishment Programme in Greenfort and Shancastle Estates?
To ask the Manager how many Council housing units in Lucan and Clondalkin are currently vacant?
Correspondence
Correspondence
No Business
Headed Items
New Works
No Business
Report on Social & Affordable Housing
Report on Housing Construction Programme
Report on Implementation of Traveller Accommodation Programme
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Manager brings forward a report on how satisfactory the provision of Social Housing is, as against the quality objectives set by this Council and to outline how the Housing Management system is working within this Committee Area and to indicate the issues that have/are being dealt with and if there are any serious problems that require additional action.
That South Dublin County Council put in the service road for the bungalows in Lindisfarne Lawn, Clondalkin as soon as possible.