K i l d a r e
County Council
30 January 2007
To the Cathaoirleach and each Member of the Kildare Area Committee
Dear Cathaoirleach and Members,
The next meeting of the Kildare Area Committee will be held at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday,
7 February 2007, in the Boardroom on Level 7, Áras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare and you are invited to attend.
Yours sincerely,
A.C. Talbot,
Meetings Administrator.
AGENDA
- To approve minutes of meeting of 1 November and 6 December 2006, and to note progress report.
PLANNING (10.15 a.m.)
Questions
2. Councillor Dukes
Has there been a reply from the Dept. of Defence to our letter of 5th September re, possible unauthorised development at Donnelly's Hollow, The Curragh, and if so, can I have a copy of this letter please?
Adjourned Motions
3. Councillor Aspell
In view of the apparently high incidence of unauthorised development in Newbridge, that this Council's Planning Department outline to the Committee the procedures which are currently in place to address this problem. In particular, are there proposals to strengthen current arrangements?
Motion
4. Councillor S. Doyle
That the Council Housing estate currently under construction on the edge of the Curragh Plains, referred to in the planning permission as Collaghknock, be renamed in keeping with the agreed motion of this committee to name housing estates in Kildare town using an equine theme. Furthermore it should be noted that a neighbouring established estate is also called Collaghknock, which can only lead to confusion.
TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY (10.30 a.m.)
Questions
- Councillor S. Doyle
Can Kildare town be assessed with regard to the need for a fire station, particularly given the forecasted growth of this town?
6. Councillor Black
Following a request from Kildare Network PwDI and NAG can KCC confirm that the following works will be carried out in 2007?
A-Pedestrian crossing in Highfield Est, Newbridge
B-The shortcut from Pairc Mhuire to Dr Mc Goldricks
C-Footpaths from Keadeen to McLouglins Garage and install new footpath outside Oaks.
D-Footpath in front of Thourgs garage to Dunnes Stores potholed and very uneven.
E-Footpath outside Hartnets/Moorefield Terrace to the Maples.
7. Councillor Black
Can KCC Confirm when Chapel Lane leading to Connell Drive Newbridge will be taken in charge.
8. Councillor Black
Can KCC make representations to the Area ESB Office ref, public lights
on the Main Road at Morristown/Lakeside Park Cross Roads and the area outside shop, Beechwood Ave, the lights have been out of order for many months.
Motions
- Councillor Browne
That Kildare County Council investigates the condition of the road from Kildoon to Tully, Kildare and have it brought up to an acceptable standard.
- Councillor Browne
That Kildare County Council investigate the possibility of providing ramps at Bishopland, Kildare as a matter of urgency for safety reasons.
11. Councillor Browne
That Kildare County Council provide the necessary funding to bring all Cul de Sacs in the Kildare area up to an acceptable standard
12. Councillor S. Doyle
That the remainder of the road in Clogheen, Monasterevin be re-surfaced and surface water drainage issues be attended to.
13. Councillor Black
That KCC give a view on installing traffic calming, and speed signs on Station Rd, Newbridge close to playground and School.
14. Councillor Dukes
That at least two sheep grids be provided on the periphery of the Curragh from the special allocation of 250,000 Euro to address deficiencies in existing infrastructure, on the grounds of safety and nuisance, as sheep are wandering onto the slip roads to the motorway in Kildare Town, into the car park at the National Stud, and along a wide stretch of road from the Curragh into Kildare Town, and also into other areas.
15. Councillor Dukes
That funds be provided from the special allocation to address deficiencies in existing infrastructure, to resurface the road and footpaths in Academy Street, in Kildare Town.
16. To consider County Kildare speed limit review
HOUSING AND WATER SERVICES (11.15 a.m.)
Adjourned Questions
- Councillor S. Doyle
Can we get a report on the current status for delivery of the wastewater treatment plant for Kildare town?
Question
18. Councillor S. Doyle
Can we have a report from Housing/ Architects as to the method used in deciding the amount of money allocated to DPG and ERG grants?
Corporate and Cultural Affairs/Environment (11.20a.m.)
19. To consider report on Monasterevin playground
20. To consider Lourdsville, Kildare landscaping plan
21. To consider Parks Works Programme 2007
FINANCE (11.45 a.m.)
Motion
22. Councillor S. Doyle
That the Finance Department of KCC put systems in place that will facilitate the use of electronic payment mechanisms to creditors.
- Other business
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