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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, December 12, 2011
HEADED ITEM NO. H4b) (ii)
Minutes of Sport, Recreation, Community and Parks Strategic Policy Committee
held on the 7th September 2011
in the Council Chamber
Attendance
| Members | Officials | |
| Cllr Cathal King | Billy Coman, | Director of Housing, Social & Community Development |
| Cllr Mick Duff | Willie Sheils | Senior Executive Officer, Community |
| Cllr Gino Kenny | Thos McDermot | Sports Partnership |
| Cllr Dermot Looney | Maria O Donohoe | Children’s Services Co Coordinator |
| Cllr Therese Ridge | Frank Nevin | Director of land Use and Economic Planning |
| Cllr Brian Lawlor | Alison Silke | Sport & Recreation Officer |
| Cllr Emer Higgins | ||
| Cllr Paddy Cosgrave | ||
| Cecil Johnston | ||
| Carmel McCartney | ||
| Sean Reid |
Apologies Cllr Matthew McDonagh, Cllr Tony Delaney
An Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Cathal King presided.
1) Minutes of previous meeting held on 4th May 2011
Proposed: C. King
Seconded: M. Duff
2) Matters Arising - None
3) Sports Partnership Walk – Ramble Aid – Thos McDermott announced details of a Charity Walk on 2nd October to coincide with National Trails Day from Thomas Davis G.A.A. club to Bohernabreena Reservoir. Thos responded to any questions raised and the members congratulated the organisation of this event.
4) Business Development and Sustainability presentation. Frank Nevin and Maria Donohue gave a detailed presentation on Competitive Business outlining the background to the report and guided the members through the objectives of the plan:
a) Plan to support existing businesses and supporting new ones….
b) Multi-disciplinary team established
c) Development of a regional approach to development charges
d) Attract high value jobs to the County
e) Rates base has been expanded and examined with a view to reducing Rates
f) Maximise business development supports
g) Sustainable Business Executive has been appointed
h) Publications developed for business community
i) Social Media seminar held in Tallaght Stadium
j) Maximising placement schemes for the unemployed
k) Internships and work experience
l) Encourage creativity – craft village concept and supports
m) Monthly reports to Council and CPG
A discussion ensued regarding different aspects of presentation to which Cllrs King, Higgins, Ridge, Cosgrave, Sean Reid and Cecil Johnston contributed. Cllr King commended the Manager, Directors and Staff for their efforts in endeavoring to provide such innovative opportunities. B Coman Director dealt with the matters also raised regarding the Apprenticeship Scheme operated by the Council with FAS.
5) National Play Day – Ailison Silke Sport & Recreation Officer reported on National Play Day which was held on 3rd July 2011, all commended a very well organised event. Discussion ensued as to merits of leaving the sand pit in the Park, Alison Silke advised that the sand pit is a Health and Safety issue. B. Coman advised that it is the intention of the Council to have a play day next year, finance permitting.
6) Halloween 2011 - Billy Coman advised meetings with Gardai and other relevant agencies and community groups are taking place with a view to minimising damage to environment at Halloween - Illegal bonfires were way down in 2010 from 2009 and it is hoped to continue on success of 2010 when illegal bonfires were significantly less tan the previous year as a result of organised bonfires and the “Bulbs Not Bonfires” campaign. Some initiatives for 2011 included:
(a) Door to door leaflet drop,
(b) More information on website,
(c) Free access to Waste Facility,
(d) Continuation of litter and waste enforcement activities
(e) Spooky Walk in Corkagh Park,
(f) Communities involvement
A discussion ensued regarding aspects of access to Civic Amenities at Halloween to which Cllrs Higgins, Looney, Lawlor, Ridge and Cecil Johnson, Carmel McCartney contribution - B. Coman responded to all matters raised and urged vigilance by residents in their area.
Meeting concluded at 7.10p.m.