Agenda - Terenure-Rathfarnham ACM (2) 11th November 2008

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Date:
11/11/2008 15:30
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 14th October 2008

Environment

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brophy
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan, Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager to list the laneways that will be cleaned in the ward in the next six months and to outline the councils policy in relation to the cleaning of laneways?"

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan, Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager to give a report on the success of the new bin registration system. There has been much confusion amongst residents groups who have their own waste recovery systems getting notice. This seems to have been a waste of Council time and money?"

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan, Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager when the brown bin scheme will be commenced in the TRAC area?"

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan, Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager for an up to date report on Graffiti removal in the TRAC area and to list (a) areas removed in the last 12 months and (b) outstanding areas to be removed with an approximate date for removal? (c) to state what help/anti graffiti paint etc. is available for communities who want to DIY?"

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. McDermott
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan, Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager to examine and clear the laneway at the rere of Barton Drive which is in a deplorable condition and a health risk for people travelling to the local shops?"

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Walsh
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan, Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager for a report on the change over from tags on bins to chips on bins?"

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Walsh
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan, Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager for a report on the number of collections by Panda in Terenure/Rathfarnham area?"

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan, Colm Ward

CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS

"That the Manager tackle the many problems along Whitechurch Road as requested by the Willbrook Lawn Residents Association listed below:

The following is a summary of what we found to be the situation: . The weeds are overgrown both at the roadside edge and along walls of all the footpaths. In fact the only area free of weeds is along the green area at the entrance to Willbrook Lawn, which the residents clear up regularly. . The footpath (which is very narrow) along The Millhouse is totally overgrown and inaccessible. . The Whitechurch River is overgrown with weeds and has become a dumping ground for rubbish. . Where overhang of shrubbery has been cut back, it has not been removed completely from the footpaths and as a result it is very dangerous walking along the footpath at certain areas, especially from the Ford Centre up to Whitecliffe. . The greenery at the edge of the road just before St. Gatien’s Court is an eyesore – full of weeds and rubbish."

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan, Colm Ward

"That the Council, in conjunction with the Community School, provides litter bins along old Scholarstown Road (between roundabout and Superquinn) and adjacent to the Community School to alleviate the chronic litter problem at this stretch of road."

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Maria O'Neill

"That the Manager give a report on the manhole blockage in the garden (*details supplied)."

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Maria O'Neill

"That the Manager requests Dun Laoghaire Rathdown to address the serious noise pollution and anti-social behaviour problems associated with the MCD Promotions Concerts series in Marlay Park."

Housing

Questions

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
Mary O'Shaughnessy

"To ask the manager to outline the differences in the new proposed affordable homes scheme as announced in the budget when compared to the last scheme for the Terenure/Rathfarnham area.  Also to state how it is going to be implemented by SDCC and to state if current applicants on this list stay with the current scheme and to state commencement date of new scheme?"

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
John Walsh

Report on housing construction programme

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Zita Markey

Report on Draft Traveller Accommodation Programme 2009-2013

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS

(No Business)

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brophy
Responsibility:
Mary O'Shaughnessy

"That the Manager agrees to provide an up-to-date booklet on price information to people participating in the shared ownership scheme in the Terenure/Rathfarnham area. This information is urgently needed to reassure people they are not overpaying for the property in the scheme."

Parks

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Ardagh
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to remove the Plane Tree outside (*details supplied).  The roots of this enormous tree have raised the footpath and rendered it dangerous to pedestrians especially at night-time.  There have been a number of recorded accidents at this location already.   The residents are requesting that the tree be removed and replaced by a smaller species of tree - preferably a Rowan Tree?"

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Ardagh
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager when the surface of the pathway on Orwell Open space will be completed?" 

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Ardagh
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager when the specimen trees for Orwell Open Space as agreed with the Orwell Park (Templeogue) Residents Association will be planted?"

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Ardagh
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to landscape the green area (*details supplied) which is unsightly and in needs of attention?"

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brophy
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to remove the trees at the edge of the boundary path, and the dilapidated fence which surrounds them, in St Annes estate and to landscape this small area of land with smaller trees and shrubs?"

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brophy
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to carry out tree pruning throughout St Annes estate as a large number of trees are now blocking the public lighting in the estate, and in particular to prune the trees in the open space on the right hand of the entrance to the estate, the branches of which are blocking the public footpath?"

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brophy
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to provide a update on the redevelopment plans for Greenhills park as agreed with the local football club and if drawings are available to provide them?"

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brophy
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to provide a update on the proposed work to be carried out on the car park of Perrystown community centre. The car park requires a full resurface, as the current surface is a danger to pedestrians and vehicles due to potholes?"

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

“To ask the Manager to give an update on when the new pathway through Orwell Park green be tarred?”

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to have a survey of the very large trees at Knocklyon estate to see if they are suitable for an urban estate, to be either replaced or trimmed back severely?"

Qu (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to have the trees trimmed back between Longwood Park and the wall of the back gardens of Loreto Estate?"                            

Qu (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager at what stage is the provision of toilets at Rathfarnham Castle children’s Playground?"

Qu (21)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager for an current update Rathfarnham Castle playground - on all of the issues raised by the Castleside Residents Association?"

Qu (22)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to arrange for the ruins of the old Ann Devlin House in Hermitage to be cleaned and the wild growth cut back?"

Qu (23)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Walsh
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to list the sites enjoyed as public amenities maintained by way of a deed of dedication or any other means, but which have not been taken in charge, in the Terenure-Rathfarnham area, and will he make a statement on the matter?"

Qu (24)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Walsh
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to arrange for the tree pruning on Corrig Close Green Park Dublin 12?"

Qu (25)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Walsh
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to arrange for tree pruning outside 190 St Peters Road, Dublin 12?"

Qu (26)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Walsh
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"To ask the Manager to include the area around the Traders for tree planting?"

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS

"That the Manager give a report on the need for maintenance of the Willow trees fallen and existing on the bank of the Owendoher River at the Laurel apartments Rathfarnham Village."

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"That this Committee agrees that the Parks Department reinstates the provision of the low granite boundary wall for Whiitecliff Estate in its Plans for 2009 given that the Roads Department has decided to maintain the line of Whitechurch Road."

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"That this committee discusses the current position of the Green Open Space at Willbrook and to ensure that the money allocated in 2008 budget is spend prior to end of year budget i.e. that work commence immediately on this site as requested by Willbrook Lawn Res Association and long overdue. (b) In January 2008 Willbrook Lawn Res assoc. were advised by the Parks Dept that the incorrect root tree was delivered and new trees were required.  The trees did not arrive in time for the planting season Autumn 2007 to Spring 2008 and WLRA would like re-assurance that this will happen in 2008/09 planting season and if an approximate date for this could be given? (c) re Green area at either side of entrance to Willbrook Lawn there are some large gaps where grass needs to be replanted – if the roots of weeds there could be removed and grass planted in the bare areas and it would greatly enhance the area.(d) the culvert for the Whitechurch River close to the entrance to Willbrook Stream is very exposed and could result in an accident, especially if children are playing there, If a railing could be erected there to make this safer."

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"That the Manager take all steps necessary to ensure that the bye-laws are enforced in Knocklyon Park and to publish the bye-laws and make them available to the relevant sports bodies that utilise the park."

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
Jim Kilgarriff, Carmel O'Grady

"That this committee discusses the upgrade/planting of shrubs/ painting of wall with anti graffiti paint of the wall adjoining Springvale & Prospect Manor i.e. adjacent to new bridge on Prospect Manor side. It was agreed as part of the new bridge development (and in follow up correspondence with this Councillor) that an upgrade/planting of this area would be carried out by the Parks Department."

Community

Questions

Qu (27)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Billy Coman

“To ask the Manager at what stage is the development of the Manortown United football clubhouse at Perrystown Community Centre?"

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Billy Coman

Application for Grants

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Ian Stobbart

Library News Events

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS

(No Business)

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
Billy Coman

"That this committee discusses (with the aid of an up to date report) the redevelopment of the community centre at Ballyroan and the taking in charge of same by SDCC and  also the construction of the new Pastoral Centre adjacent at Church of the Holy Spirit Ballyroan (a) to ensure that the issues raised are addressed e.g. re the specifications of the kitchen to accommodate meals on wheels who currently do a great job in the local community, (b) the location of the wheelchair ramp access to the Church; (c) and also the placing of the anniversary tree; and any issues arising as a result of the part 8 consultation process and that priority be given to this project."

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
Ian Stobbart

"That this Council discusses the provision of an outreach community information/one stop shop/ area office of SDCC for the Rathfarnham Area and to outline accommodation for same in the new extension/redevelopment of Ballyroan library – (as this councillor was advised would happen when I raised this issue on two previous occasions), and to state how and when this will be accommodated."