Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting of 21st March 2012
Community
Questions
To ask the Manager to provide an update on any discussions within the Council or with the Department of Environment since the last Area Committee Meeting with respect to the funding of the two Community Safety Forum worker posts in the Clondalkin area?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Application for Grants
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business)
Housing
Questions
To ask the Manager is there monitoring being done on the progress of work on the Valhalla site on Watery Lane? Specifically, is the Manager satisfied that the conditions with regard to boundary treatment are being adhered to?
1. The boundary wall between the Valhalla site and Castle Grove was to be improved and heightened. Is this being done?
2. Mature trees were to be planted between the site and the houses Castle Grove. Residents are worried that there will not be enough space and wonder when the tree planting will commence. Can this be checked?
3. The boundary wall between the site and the houses at Watery Lane was to be heightened and improved. Is this being done?
To ask the Manager how does a Clondalkin resident with a physical handicap apply for allocation of a home in the Valhalla development?
To ask the Manager for a report on the ownership and planned action regarding the stone walling damaged recently at the Nangor Road entrance to the Mill Centre?
To ask the Manager to provide a detailed response to the findings of the Sinn Féin report into housing conditions, community facilities and anti-social behaviour in Méile an Rí, Tór an Rí and Búirg an Rí, Balgaddy entitled "Balgaddy - A National Scandal" and published on 28.2.12? (a copy of the report was forwarded to the Council on 2.3.12)
To ask the Manager how the high rate of maintenance requests received from residents in Balgaddy (1,297 in 2011 and 1,210 in 2010) compares with other estates in the North Clondalkin area and if the level of requests is higher than the norm to provide an explanation?
To ask the Manager to detail the total number of Council tenancies in the Clondalkin Ward and provide a breakdown by estate?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business)
That this Committee requests the removal of boulders and the reinstatement of the grass margin along the New Nangor Road between the Ninth Lock and Woodford junctions.
Parks
Questions
To ask the Manager is it possible to turn the name stone at Boot Road so that it is legible for traffic coming into Clondalkin from the Naas direction? It probably needs to be moved back, it was to be done before.
To ask the Manager that the goalposts on the GAA pitches in Corkagh Park (Community Centre side) are painted and the posts on the smaller pitch are repaired?
To ask the Manager to re-instate the railings at Alpine/Ashwood/Fonthill Road and to carry out a survey to see who supports/rejects the reinstatment of a kissing gate?
To ask the Manager to organise a meeting for the Monastery Gate Close residents regarding the removal of the shrub/ bush at the open space? (Directions - at the end of Monastery Gate Close facing slip road of M50 high wall, come to a hammer head junction, small low stub wall)
To ask the Manager to provide an update on progress since the last Area Committee Meeting on the provision of pathways from Lealand Grove and Crescent to the pedestrian crossing at the Nangor Road?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee recommends the drawing up of a comprehensive programme of tree planting in the Clondalkin Village area. At present there is a dearth of trees in the Village. The following locations should be considered:-
1. Main Street. The paved area outside the Credit Union and in front of the old TSB building could be transformed into a beautiful plaza with the planting of some trees and the addition of some under tree seating. Also a mature tree could be planted in the spot now occupied by the derelict phone box that is soon to be removed. Trees in front of the Steering Wheel might detract and distract from the on street trading that so annoys residents.
2. Tower Road. There is plenty of room to plant trees behind the wall in the car park in front of Tuthills / AIB etc. This would greatly enhance the Village centre area. Some of the trees outside the church cottages are dead and need to be replaced.
3. Monastery Road. Some trees can be planted behind the wall at the monastery shopping centre opp Laurel Park. Also in the grass verge at the shops at Castle Park opposite historic Tully's Castle.
That this Council congratulates the Parks Department on the Arboricultural Programme and receives an update on the figures for the Clondalkin area.
That this Committee recommends the planting of some mature trees outside the beautiful and historic library building during the Autumn planting season. This would be a fitting addition to celebrations of the centenary of Clondalkin Library. There is already some lovely planting of flowers at the library. There is, however room and need for a strong statement which the planting of some beautiful trees would make.
That the Manager agrees to re-site the 'Clondalkin' name stone at the N7/Boot Road junction to the opposite side of the road facing the incoming traffic.
That the Manager directs that the name stone for Clondalkin on the N7/Boot Road turn off, be positioned to face the traffic. Currently it is facing in the wrong direction, so it needs a 180 degree turn.
That this Committee whilst acknowledging the enormous amount of great work carried out by the Parks Department staff in the Clondalkin Electoral Area, ask that procedures are put in place to pick litter before grass cutting is carried out and also that when margins along footpaths are being cut there is a grass collection or sweeping action put in place.
Environment
Questions
To ask the Manager is there any progress on the issue of the removal of graffiti from the railway bridges coming into Clondalkin? I do not accept that there are any health and safety implications to Iarnród Éireann workers in the cleaning off of graffiti on the roadside walls of the bridges. There is an adequate footpath at all locations. Can the Manager insist that this work be carried out without delay. It is extremely demoralising to residents to have to pass this each day. To its credit, the Council removes graffiti promptly. Iarnród Éireann should be made to do the same.
To ask the Manager is there any progress on the issue of cleaning up the litter on the banks of the Camac beside the Civic Offices in Clondalkin?
To ask the Manager can the bins in the Clondalkin area be emptied more frequently? There is a serious problem with these litter bins being full to overflowing. This is particularly so at the weekends. People are trying not to litter but it is very difficult to put litter in the bins when they are overflowing.
To ask the Manager to report on the recent development regarding the lack of vehicular access to Saggart Cemetery and consider options to enable older residents attend the graveyard?
To ask the Manager to congratulate the IVOSTA group based in Clondalkin Village who undertook a cleanup of Clondalkin Village on Saturday 11th February 2012?
To ask the Manager to re-instate the bin between the two seats outside the Clondalkin Civic Offices. Why was this bin removed?
To ask the Manager to outline what plans, if any, are being put in place to cope with the expected increased volume of illegal dumping that will arise from the ending of the bin waiver currently provided for by Greyhound and to indicate whether any additional resources have been ring fenced for this purpose?
To ask the Manager to provide an update on the relocation of the bottle bank that was removed from the car park at the Bawnogue shops and whether any contact has been made with the Bawnogue Enterprise and Community Centre to discuss whether the bottle bank could be placed inside their grounds, close to the other recycling facilities at that site?
To ask the Manager to provide an update on the review of the Storage and Presentation of Waste Bye-Laws and to indicate when revised Bye-Laws are due to be introduced?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Litter Management Plan 2011 - 2014 Quarterly Report
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee recommends that the Village centre and Woodford areas of Clondalkin would be supplied with more litter bins. They are needed particularly at the following locations.
1. At the bus stop outside Tesco on the Convent Road.
2. At the bus stops on both sides of the road at Boomers Pub in Woodford
3. At the two bus stops at Orchard Lane.
That the Members of the Clondalkin Area Committee agree to implement a poster ban within to be agreed boundaries of Clondalkin Village to include election, meeting posters etc. This motion is submitted in an effort to encourage the efforts of the newly formed 'Tidy Towns' group.
That this Committee meets with local residents in the Bawnogue Area with a view to erecting a number of "24 Hour Litter Monitoring Signs" in the green patch between the Estates (Deansrath, Melrose and Lindisfarne) and the Grand Canal.
That the Manager presents a report on the street sweeping schedule in the Clondalkin Area.
That this Committee recommends that a clean up of the Village area be done by Council workers on weekend mornings and that the cost of the service be charged to the fast food operators and off licences who are responsible for the cans, bottles, chip papers, tinfoil take away cartons, pizza boxes etc. that cause such unsightly litter each weekend morning. Alternatively, can the Manager ensure that traders do the clean up themselves? McDonalds ensures that its litter is cleaned up, other businesses should be forced to do the same.
Development & Water Services
Questions
To ask the Manager is there any possibility of using the site at the back of the Mill Centre in Clondalkin or the old CB Packaging site for the skate park for the Clondalkin area?
To ask the Manager to provide an update of work undertaken since the last Area Committee Meeting to alleviate flooding in Nos. 11 to 33 Lealand Drive?
To ask the Manager to provide an update on developments since the last Area Committee Meeting on ongoing efforts to resolve the issue of the two derelict houses at Nos. 2 and 4 Lealand Walk?
To ask the Manager, with respect to the answer to Question No. 17 at the Area Committee Meeting on February 15 2012, would the Council consider transfer of land at rear of (Address Supplied) for the purposes of reducing anti-social behaviour at that site, for a nominal fee to the tenant at said address and if the tenant in question was willing to cover the cost of any construction work?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business)
Roads
Questions
To ask the Manager is there any update on the issue of shopkeepers on Main Street trading from the street? Specifically, has the legality of traders sitting on the street to conduct their business been investigated?
To ask the Manager to produce plans/maps for the Newlands Cross upgrade, including gradients, where the grading starts, height, etc? Will the Manager meet with residents / NRA on site?
Further to Question No 13 at the February 15th, 2012 meeting of the Area Committee, regarding the request for closure of the laneway between Commons Road and Boot Road, can the Manager confirm that a petition from residents on this matter was received in 2011 requesting closure of the laneway and on that basis can the Council now consider action on the matter?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business)
That this Council considers modifying the layout to the pathway on Boot Road (where the white trees are). Currently there are grass verges all along the edge of the paths. The residents are looking for something similar to outside the houses on Orchard Road where the trees are. Can the Council meet with residents to discuss this further to bring plans forward?
That the Manager will instigate an accessibility audit on the footpath/road network in Clondalkin Village with a view to improving independent movement for wheelchair bound residents.
That the Manager gives an updated report on the lack of progress in closing off the unofficial lay-by space on the Cloverhill Road beyond Palmerstown Woods which is a constant dumping spot (action previously agreed).
Planning
Questions
To ask the Manager that the grass bank damaged during the cycle path construction is repaired and re-seeded as it is in a very unsightly condition?
To ask the Manager to report on whether protecting and enhancing the stone walling throughout the Village would qualify for grant aid from the Structures at Risk Fund?
To ask the Manager, can a Property Agent in the Clondalkin EA introduce clamping as a way for people to pay their management fees? If you have not paid your fees then you are not issued parking permits therefore, your car is clamped and one is fined. Do they need planning permission for this and is it legal?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration (No Business)
B. Files Requested by Members (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business)
That the Manager outlines the current situation at the Kishoge Train Station. Is it in use?
Corporate Services & Libraries
Questions
To ask the Manager to pass on the thanks of this Committee to the staff of the Clondalkin Civic Offices for their hard work during the collection of the household tax and for their courtesy and assistance to the many customers who came to the offices to get information and to pay the charge? Their professionalism is much appreciated.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Library News & Events
Correspondence
Correspondence
A. Letter to and reply from Minister of State, Jan O'Sullivan TD regarding the benefits of the work done by the North Clondalkin and South West Clondalkin Community Safety Fora (Item ID 30497 February)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business)