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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 19th September, 2011.
Parks
Questions
"To ask the Manager for an update on the transfer of ownership of the POS at *address supplied, to the Council, thus enabling the Council to fully maintain the area?"
"To ask the Manager to have dog fouling signs erected, as already requested by local residents association details supplied. (Woodlawn Park Grove letter 23/06/11)?"
"To ask the Manager to report on the success or otherwise of the 'bulbs not bonfires' initiative which was launched last year stating how many groups applied for the scheme, how many were successful in their application, how many were not and to state whether any decisions are outstanding from last years attempt to keep their green space clear?".
To ask the Manager to detail, on foot of my request at the last ACM, the advancement of my proposal to host a Hallowe'en event in Tymon Park, and to make a statement on the matter.
"To ask the Manager to confirm how many trees which were included in previous Arboricultural Programmes (2009-10 and 2010-11) for the area under the remit of this Committee for removal or pruning have still not been dealt with, to confirm the locations of these trees, the reasons why they have not been dealt with, and to make a statement on the matter?"
Headed Items
Jobstown Masterplan Part 8
NEW WORKS
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business:
That this Committee calls on the Manager, in conjunction with Tallaght Gardai, to provide extra security, especially on weekend nights, in Public Parks in Tallaght, in an effort to stamp out or curtail under age drinking and other anti social behaviour
That this Committee calls on the Manager for an update on the provision of a designated cycle area in Tymon Park as discussed at a previous meeting.
That this Committee supports the prioritisation of St Joseph's Road, Greenhills for the 2011-12 Arboricultural Programme on foot of previously-agreed motions and the pressing need to deal with unsuitable trees which are causing significant problems for residents on the road.
That necessary tree pruning and removal take place urgently on the tree lined path from Firhouse Road/Woodlawn Park/Carrigwood as already agreed in 2010 with Woodlawn Park Grove Residents Association, and that this and other commitments by Parks Dept be honoured now
That this Committee calls on the Manager to investigate the possibility of obtaining funding for the provision of a MUGA or small play facilities for the children of St Dominic's Parish to be installed in the vicinity of the St Dominic's Community Centre at Avonbeg Gardens.
That the Parks Department will investigate the feasibility in including Ballycragh Park in any current or future playground construction programmes.
Community
Questions
"To ask the Manager if he will report on the current status of the old Brookfield Community Centre, to outline the ownership of the premises and what involvement, if any, the Council has in it's management?"
"To ask the Manager to give details of all community organisations in the area under the remit of this Committee who work specifically with older people and with whom the Council have contact; to ask the Manager to give details of financial contributions under various schemes made to these organisations; and to ask the Manager to make a statement on the work carried out in general with older people by the Council and other organisations in this area."
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Applicants for Grants (if any)
NEW WORKS
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
(none received)
That this Committee calls on the Community Department to contact NABCO in relation to the so called 'Community Facility' on Donomore Park which has lay vacant for almost a decade despite ongoing efforts by Community Groups to view the facility to enable them to utilise the building. That this contact be used as a last effort to encourage NABCO to allow local groups access to the building which has never happened despite the buildings original purpose and status.
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Manager when can the residents of Brookview Estate expect the awaited replacement/refurbishment of their windows and doors?"
"To ask the Manager to make a report detailing the location and frequency of the Councils Housing Estate Management Team clinics and if he will consider a clinic for the greater Tymon area?"
"To ask the Manager to report on the €1million allocated to the provision of installing new windows in Council Housing stating (a) how much has been spent to date, (b) how much has been spent in Tallaght, (c) how many homes in total will have received new windows by the end of year 2011 based on the €1m allocated, (d) what was the average cost per house and finally (e) how many grade 5's will not be reached this year 2011".
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NEW WORKS
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
(none received)
That this Committee calls on the Manager to report on the status of the vacant property *address supplied* which has been vacant for at least two years. To also report on the condition of the Apartment as it seems as a result of it being vacant for so long it is having a negative impact on the adjoining property *address supplied* which has ongoing serious problems with dampness and associated problems such as mould spores, which has left the apartment almost uninhabitable.
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Manager to provide details of additional plans being put in place for the removal of bonfire materials before Halloween taking in to account the Council will be closed as it is a bank holiday?"
"To ask the Manager to remove the weeds and other debris in the laneway between 63 and 65 St James' Rd, Greenhills, and to make a statement on the matter.?"
"An bhféadfadh leis an Rannóg Diúscartha Dramhaíola dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb bruscair atá ann: 1. in aice Bhunscoil Mharcais i nGarrán na Fuinseoige, Gort an Tobair Tamhlacht agus 2. an bruscar ar an bpáirc idir na siopaí agus Arda Achadh an Iúir?
Would the Waste Disposal Department tackle the litter problem at: 1. St Mark's Primary School at Ashgrove, Springfield, Tallaght and 2. the litter on the park between the shops and Virginia Heights, Springfield?"
An bhféadfadh leis an gComhairle fáil réidh leis na boscaí teileafóin díomhaoin agus loite atá lonnaithe i Sráidbhaile Thamhlachta in aice Eaglais Mhaolruain?
An gcuimseofar iad faoin Acht um Thrualliú Ó Bhruscar?
Would the Council be able to dispose of the idle vandalised telephone boxes located in Tallaght Village outside St Maelruan's Church?
Would they be covered under the Litter Act?
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Litter Management Plan 2011 – 2014 Quarterly Report
NEW WORKS
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business:
That this committee calls on the Manager to acknowledge the great efforts of the Transition Year students of Tallaght Community School, who carried out a litter pick in the Balrothery/ Castle and Tymon area on National Volunteer Day, Friday 30th September and encourage other Community Schools to particapate in future events.
That this council do a graffiti cleanup of the Firhouse area which has been targeted by this form of vandalism in the last number of months.
That this Committee calls on the Manager to ensure that common sense is applied to the matter of issuing fines to residents on the basis of the way in which their waste is presented.
That the Manager write to Greyhound, waste management company asking that the Black and Brown Bins be collected (within say two weeks) from householders who reside within Tallaght south area who have indicated that they have switched to another provider. Many householders complain that they find it impossible to get Greyhound to remove these bins and surely this is in breach of the terms of sale under which they bought the service from South Dublin County Council.
That the Manager states clearly and categorically how groups in the West Tallaght RAPID areas who wish to engage with and carry out voluntary work under the Social Credit Scheme will receive support in the form of necessary equipment and manpower assistance.
That this Committee expresses its concern regarding the imposition of unfair fines on residents under the Storage, Presentation and Collection of Household Waste Bye-Laws and that we call for an immediate review of all fines imposed in the area under the remit of this Committee in the interests of natural justice.
That this Committee calls on the Manager to initiate an investigation into the process by which Children's and infants graves were desecrated during the installation of a footpath adjacent the Angels Plot at Bohernabreena Cemetery where no consultation or notice was given to Parents and Families of the deceased children. This Committee further calls on the Manager to provide a written apology to all those Families who have been treated with complete disrespect due to the actions of this Council.