Agenda - Rathfarnham ACM 13th December 2011

Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 8th November 2011

• H.I. 1

"To ask the Manager to include Prospect Manor in the Bulbs for pro-social activities initiative as the Residents Association have gone to such efforts to keep their estate in a prime condition at considerable cost to themselves - and as a gesture towards pro-social activity within the Rathfarnham area?"

• Q. 1

"To ask the Manager what the arrangements are for the collection of Christmas Trees and what locations will be used by the Council in Rathfarnham and to state whether Dublin City Council is also proceeding with this service?"

• Q. 2

2012 ARBORICULTURAL WORKS PROGRAMME

• H.I. 2

REPORT FROM PARKS DEPARTMENT ON OPEN SPACE AT STOCKINGWOOD WELL

• H.I. 3

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"To ask the Manager to provide 'No Dog Fouling' signs at the Open Space in Kilvere Estate, Butterfield Avenue?"

• Q. 3

COUNCIL'S MEASURES/PLAN TO ADDRESS HEAVY SNOW & RAINFALL IN THE RATHFARNHAM AREA

• H.I. 5 - Flood Emergency and Severe Weather Plans
• H.I. 5 - Winter Maintenance Plan

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"That the Committee supports local traders in Rathfarnham Village in their ambition to particpate actively in the Tidy Towns competition by providing for the enforcement of litter infringments; through the efficient and regular emptying of the litter bins in the village which overflow ; to weeding the planted/landscaped areas in the village and in assisting traders in the general clean up and maintenance of the village."

• M. 3

"To ask the Manager for a progress report on the status of repair works in all of the estates in the Rathfarnham Ward impacted by the recent flooding?"

• Q. 4

"To ask the Manager to provide an up todate account as to the progress being made in identifying the cause of the flooding in the Aranleigh estate on the 24th of October 2011 and to ask for an account as to what measures have been taken by the Council to eliminate/reduce the likelihood of a repeat of such flooding going forward?"

• Q. 5

"To ask the Manager for an up to date briefing on the availability or otherwise of flood relief to help in the cost of dealing with flood damage in the Rathfarnham/Knocklyon area?"

• Q. 6

"To ask the Manager to contact the Residents at the cul de sac in Glenvara Park with a view to providing sandbags to assist them in securing their properties against flooding?"

• Q .7

"Update on disposal of plot of land between 34A Moyville and Palmer Park, Rathfarnham."

• H.I. 7
• H.I. 7 Map

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CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

"That  the Manager outline all steps, including meetings with local residents representatives, engineering works and drainage works, investigations and follow-up in the context of the floodings of private homes which took place recently in Castlefield Manor, Aranleigh, Knocklyon Avenue, Glenvara, Woodview Cottages and Knocklyon Avenue."

• M. 5

"That the Manager ensures that drainage engineers call to (addresss supplied) to witness the damage caused by two overflowing sewers outside the house and to report on what steps will be taken to remediate the problem."

• M. 6

"To ask the Manager to detail the activation date for the Pedestrian Lights at the top of Templeroan Way off the Ballyboden Way Roundabout?"

• Q. 8

"To ask the Manager to detail the activation date for the traffic lights at Stocking Lane/ Scholarstown Road and Scholarstown Road /Edmonstown Road?"

• Q. 9

"To ask the Manager to outline the planned timeline for completion of the Bord Gais upgrade works along the Knocklyon Road and Firhouse Road?"

• Q. 10

"To ask the Manager to give a report on the speed ramps on Marian Road. The ramps are in need of renewal. At the recent A.G.M. of the Butterfield District Residents Association a request was made for their complete removal. Could the association be contacted to discuss the problem?

• Q. 11

"To ask the Manager to write a letter to Dublin Bus to request that a seat be installed to the Bus shelter at the city bound end of the Firhouse Road at the junction of Ballyroan Road and Old Bridge Road?"

• Q. 12

"To ask the Manager if he would support the view of Traders in the Rathfarnham village that strict enforcement of pay and display parking in the village is killing trade and that the Manager  accede to the request of traders in the village to visibly display signage that shows that there is no charge for parking for the first 10 minutes and to ask the Manager for a comparison in the revenue generated from traders in the village during the “boom years” as against the revenue generated during the “bust years” and lastly a comparison between the revenue generated from pay and display parking in comparison with revenue generated from rates paid by traders for the same period? "

• Q.13

"To ask the Manager to ensure that the pedestrian lights at Stocking Lane/Scholarstown Road are installed without delay?"

• Q.14

"To ask the Manager when the traffic lights at Scholarstown Road and Edmondstown Road will be switched on and to ask the Manager to monitor traffic build-up from the junction of Scholarstown Road to the roundabout at Taylor's Lane during peak hours?"

• Q.15

"To ask the Manager to request Dublin Bus to request their drivers to desist from their practice of parking on Ballyboden Way in advance of commencing their route as, at peak times it is leading to siginifcant traffic buildup and tail backs?"

• Q.16

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(No Business)

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Manager have the double yellow lines repainted at the side of the Supervalue Shop at Orchardstown Avenue to stop illegal parking and could "No Parking" signs be placed at this location. The Butterfield district residents association are willing to pay for the signs."

• M. 7

"That this Committee discuss with the aid of a report the pay and display traffic management in Rathfarnham village including fines issued and in particular the 10 minute grace period operated by the Traffic warden."

• M. 8

"That the Manager accede to the reasonable request of traders in Rathfarnham Village that the parking meters and parking meter signage carry notice specifially stating that the first ten minutes of parking are free to those who park their cars in the village as this is not being adhered to by the traffic wardens contracted by this local authority."

• M. 9

"That the Manager undertake a survey of the broken and damaged footpaths and road at Fairways Estate to see what works program needs to be put in place for their repairs."

• M.10

"To ask the Manager for an update on the foot and cycle path works at Dargle Wood?"

• Q.17

"To ask that the planning file be requested REF. SD11A0254 - EXTENSION/ALTERATIONS TO SANCTA MARIA COLLEGE and to ask the Manager for a progress report on that application?"

• Q. 18

"To ask the Manager to oultine what public notification and information gathering methods were used in the Permeability Study at Dargle Wood?"

• Q.19

Planning Files
A. Large applications under consideration
B. Files requested by members

• H.I. 11 (A)
• H.I. 11 (B)

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Manager give an update on the progress of the enforcement notice sent to the owner of the protected structure Ballyroan Lodge, Ballyroan and could the Manager give a report of the condition of the lodge and what works need to be done to restore the lodge."

• M.11

"To ask the Manager to request that the builder of the new Ballyroan Library leaflet the local residents when works causing noise are to begin?"

• Q. 20

Library News & Events

• H.I. 13

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

Applicants for Grants

• H.I. 15

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

REPORT ON HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

• H.I. 17

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)