Wednesday 24 June 2009

Agenda for meeting June 2009

NOTICE OF JUNE MONTHLY MEETING OF ATHY TOWN COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, 25th JUNE , 2009 AT 7.30 P.M. IN THE MUNICIPAL OFFICES, RATHSTEWART, ATHY, CO. KILDARE.

AGENDA

Minutes of May Monthly Meeting held on the 20th May, 2009.

Matters Arising.

Correspondence.

Notices of Motion.

Councillor Wright

“That we as a Council enquire from the Department of Education & Science as to what provision they are making for the children of Ardrew and Dunbrinn housing estates, as the distance from the said housing estates is 3 miles to the schools on the Monasterevin road and would be an endurance test for adults and children to walk that distance from their estates to the schools.”

“That we as a Council enquire under the Freedom of Information Act from the Department of Education, as to the cost of the rented porta-cabins at Scoil Mhicil Naofa, Athy, as they appear to many people, including myself, to be a waste of money with no future and to obtain the name of the owner of these cabins.”

Councillor O’ Sullivan

“That Athy Town Council calls on the HSE not to transfer the ambulance emergency service to ambulance headquarters in Dublin.”

Councillor Wall

8. “That Athy Town Council provides an update on the remedial work currently underway in Castlepark and a timeframe for completion of this works.”

9. “That Athy Town Council confirm the procedure for the maintenance of green areas in the estates that they have taken in charge and frequency of maintenance and estates under such a plan.”

10. ”That Athy Town Council confirm its procedures for dealing with newly formed Residents Associations within the town. What assistance can the council offer such associations in terms of grants.”

Councillor Redmond

11. “That Athy Town Council in conjunction with Kildare County Council and other relevant agencies put in place pooper scooper bins throughout the town including along the Barrow and Canal walks.”

12. “That Athy Town Council seeks a meeting with Kildare County Council to discuss possible uses for the old swimming pool.”

13. “The action Athy Town Council intends to take to eradicate the problems of illegal dumping in Townspark area.”

Councillor Mahon

14. “That the Council identify lands and commence the establishment of community vegetable allotments.”

15. “That the Council in conjunction with Kildare County Council introduce a traffic management plan for the Monasterevin Road/ Stanhope Street due to the imminent expansion of the educational facilities.”

16. Cathaoirleach’s Business

17. Manager’s Business.

· Approval to extend €1million, Athy Town Council, overdraft for a further six months from 30th September 2009 to 31st March 2010

· Arrangement for fixing seals of Council

· Calendar of Council meetings for next five years

· Arrangements and procedures for opening of tenders

18. Report from Sub- Committees.

19. Planning Register.

20. Other Business.

Brian O Gorman

Town Clerk

18th June, 2009

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