Monday 13thDecember 2010, Dunshaughlin Civic Offices
Cllr Joe Bonner presided
Members Present
Cllr Brian Fitzgerald
Cllr Nick Killian
Cllr Noel Leonard
Cllr Regina Doherty
Cllr Maria Murphy
Cllr Niamh McGowan
Officials in Attendance
Brendan McGrath Area Manager
Áine Bird Area Administrator
Phillip Traynor Acting Senior Executive Engineer
Margaret Carroll Staff Officer
Fergal O’Bric Executive Planner- Planning Department
1.0Confirmation of Minutes
1.1On the proposal of Cllr Brian Fitzgerald and seconded by Cllr Noel Leonard the minutes of the meeting held on 8th November 2010 were agreed.
2.0Matters Arising from the Minutes
None
3.0Expressions of Sympathy and Congratulations
Congratulations wereexpressedto officials andthe outdoor staff of the Area for all their work duringthe recent adverse weather conditions. The Area Administrator was thanked for her role in communications with the members and public.
Congratulations and best wishes were extended to Seamus Flynnon his retirement from the post of Water Caretaker.
4.0To consider matters in respect of the Protocol Committee in relation to:
4.1Planning
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The Executive Planner advised that Padraig O’Shea Assistant Planner is the designated Planner for Dunshaughlin Area.
5.0Matters raised with the permission of the Cathaoirleach
The members extended thanks to Meath County Council Civil Defence, Army Personnel, Dunboyne CE Scheme and the volunteers who supported the Local Authority during the recent adverse weather conditions.
Cllr Noel Leonard:
- Dunshaughlin Courthouse is no longer used by the Court Services and is in the ownership of Meath County Council, could funding be sourced to develop it as a possible Heritage Centre for the Area
- Disappointed that more local traders did not clear snow from pathways outside of their premises
- Require fence along SkaneRiver at the back of Bective Lodge, Kilmessan before it’s taken in charge.
Cllr Brian Fitzgerald:
- Should visit the courthouse, Dunshaughlin to see its condition and layout.
Cllr Nick Killian:
- Traffic Management Plan for Ratoath
- Housing Section contact for Dunshaughlin Area
- Kilbride Roadand Ratoath Inner Relief Road not on the county gritting route
Cllr Regina Doherty:
- Disability Audit completed for DunshaughlinVillageneeds to be reviewed.
Cllr Maria Murphy:
- Footpath and more safety barriers needed at Gaelscoil, Rooske Road, Dunboyne
Cllr Niamh McGowan:
- Coldricks Pass – Green space not yetfinished as per planning permissiongranted
- Expected that Ratoath Inner Relief Road would be on this winters gritting route – traffic calming raised surface at Jamestown/Milltree junction treacherous following frost and ice.
Cllr Joe Bonner:
- Sewerage problem outside 51 Tudor Grove.
Area Manager replied:
- Teresa Carr, Co Hall, is the Housing contact for the Dunshaughlin Area
- Togive an overview of the status of the Taking in Charge of Estates in the Area at the next area meeting
- Drafts of Traffic Plans for Ratoath, Dunshaughlin, Dunboyne and Ashbourne are currently being prepared by MCC staff
- The Council is grateful to Eircom for the loan of 4x4 vehicles during the bad weather. The Civil Defence used them for humanitarian calls
- Will check regarding inclusion of Ratoath Inner Relief Roadon the gritting route
- Management of water supply continues to be critical due to bursts and leaks as thaw continues
Area Administrator replied:
- ColdricksPass development is the subject of Unauthorised Development by the Planning Section. The Clerk of Works, Planning has been in contact with the developer who has agreed to complete outstanding works when the weather improves.
6.0Items/Correspondence raised by the Area Manager
- The members discussed correspondence received from Kildare County Council requesting a meeting between Clane Area Councillors, Cellbridge Area Councillors and Dunshaughlin Area Councillors to discuss issues of common interest to both Counties.
On the proposal of Cllr Fitzgerald and seconded by Cllr Murphy it was agreed that a meeting could be held immediately after the January Dunshaughlin Area Meeting.
The Area Administrator advised that she would contact the Meetings Administrator of Kildare County Council to agree a suitable date and venue.
7.0Notice of Question
Submitted by Cllr Nick Killian & Cllr Noel Leonard
“Can the manager give a full report to the Local Authority regarding the Cemetery at Rathbeggan, as to what the entry procedures are, following a recent funeral that had to wait one hour to gain access to the burial ground. To further ask what action the council have taken regarding the Doberman dogs which are preventing access to this public cemetery and to further clarify when was the last date that an official of Meath County Council has entered this graveyard which is in the ownership of the council at Rathbeggan”.
The Area Administrator advised that while the graveyard is in the ownership of Meath County Council it is not maintained by the Council. The members requested that the Council write to the landowner, through whose land the right of way exists from the road to the graveyard, regarding current access arrangements.
The meeting then concluded at 11.30a.m.
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Meath County Council, Dunshaughlin Civic Offices, Drumree Road, Dunshaughlin, CountyMeath