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Place: Town Hall , Naas
Attendance: Cllr. P. Mc Carthy (in the Chair), Cllr. W. Callaghan. Cllr. A. Creevey, Cllr P. Behan, Cllr. P. Clear, Cllr. S. Moore, Cllr. J. J. Power, Cllr. D. Scully, Cllr. M. Glennon,
Also Present: Ms. M. Mc Ivor, Town Clerk Mr. T. Skehan, Town Manager Mr. C. Flynn, Town Engineer Mr. B. Mc Grath, Staff Officer Mr. Peter Minnock, Director of Services, Kildare County Council
Minutes for this Meeting:
1 To consider Manager’s Orders and Planning Applications received since last Monthly Meeting.
Cllr Moore raised concerns regarding Nephin Trading’s development at Kerdiffstown, Naas. He acknowledged the development was outside Naas Town Council’s administrative area. Cllr. Callaghan intimated that a further investigation by Kildare County Council, of the development, was imminent.
Resolved to request Kildare County Council to investigate the said development.
Cllr. Moore raised concern that the E.S.B. were not attending to faults in public lighting as expeditiously as they ought. The lack of lighting was conducive to unwelcome behaviour. The Harbour area, Lacken View and Craddockstown were the specific areas cited.
Resolved Naas Town Council to engage with the E.SB. regarding their service provision.
Cllr. Moore raised the issue of the VEC bus bay on the Newbridge Road concerning who had proprietary rights to the bay.
Resolved: Establish ownership of the bay.
Cllr. Glennon enquired as to the status of the development at Lawlors Hotel. The Town Clerk
clarified that the final permission for retention was granted on the 29th September 2005. She then read details of the grant of retention.
The Mayor expressed concern that the protected structure status afforded to the houses in St. Corbans Place was placing a burden, not envisaged, on residents wishing to make alterations to their property.
Resolved The Town Manager agreed to meet with the relevant planning officials in the New Year to examine Mr. John Dunne’s application.
Cllr. Clear raised concern regarding the sale of Christmas trees on the Dublin Road adjacent to The Gallops.
Cllr. Moore raised the issue of advertising hoarding for Christmas trees.
The Town Clerk the informed the meeting of the AGM and reception of the Naas Sports Group being held in the Chamber on Thursday 15th December at 5pm to which the Mayor and Members were invited.
The Town Clerk advised the meeting that the Naas History Group were erecting a plaque to commemorate 150 years of the founding of Naas Town Commission. The unveiling was to take place on Tuesday 20th December at a time to be determined.
The Mayor proposed a vote of sympathy with Evelyn Bracken, former Councillor, on the death of her husband Mr. Enda Bracken. The Mayor and members paid tribute to the contribution Mr. Bracken has made during his lifetime. The Town Manager also joined in offering condolences to the family of Enda Bracken.
2 To Consider Minutes.
(a)Minutes of the November Monthly Meeting held on 15th November 2005
The minutes were proposed by Cllr. Callaghan and seconded by Cllr. Clear.
Cllr. Moore requested an update on trucks parking in John Devoy Road. The Town Engineer said the process of taking the road in charge had commenced but could not give a timetable on the process. The developer could explore options as to how he might deal with the problem in the interim.
Cllr. Moore requested an update on graffiti removal in the town. The Town Engineer said a survey of graffiti had been carried out and a contractor had been retained. Cllr. Scully inquired as to whether estates not in charge would have graffiti removed. The Town Engineer acceded.
3 To Note Progress Report
The Progress Report was noted.
Resolved A specific meeting to discuss progress report to be held in the New Year.
4 To fix a date for the Statutory Meeting to consider the Draft Budget for year ending 31st December 2
The Town Clerk reminded the meeting of the statutory constraints regarding the time scale for adopting the budget. She stated that it was hoped to circulate the Draft budget before Christmas.
The Finance Committee Meeting was fixed for Tuesday 10th January at 7pm. The statutory budget meeting was fixed for Thursday 12th January at 7pm.
5 To consider Housing Progress Report
The Town Clerk informed the members that the technical sub group established for the Devoy scheme were having their first meeting on Friday 16th December.
The members expressed concern that there was not sufficient clarity with regard to tenant’s own responsibilities in maintaining their accommodation.
Resolved: Leaflet explaining tenant’s responsibility with regard to housing maintenance to be updated.
6 To consider Monthly Financial Report.
The members considered the monthly financial report by the Town Clerk.
Cllr. Moore suggested another town, unnamed, which appeared to be generating more revenue from pay parking and suggested comparisons could be made.
7 To note Reports from Conferences.
Gratitude was expressed to Cllr. Glennon for her report on the South Kerry Life Education Mobile Limited Conference “Getting a grip, Counting the cost”.
8 Update in relation to Programme for Construction of New Swimming Pool
Peter Minnock, Director of Services, Kildare County Council distributed a timetable for the project to the meeting. The proposed completion being Autumn 2007. The timetable is dependent on the Department.
Peter Minnock stated that an agreement would have to be reached between Kildare County Council and Naas Town Council as to their relative financial contributions to the scheme. This was a discussion for a future date.
Cllr. Moore was concerned that adequate security lighting would be provided at the facility. He also hoped that a proper maintenance contract for the environs of the facility would be put in place.
The Mayor enquired as to whether an approximation could be made as to the percentage usage of the facility by Naas residents and those outside the town. Peter Minnock said a rough rule of thumb would suggested 33% (20,000) from Naas and 66%(40,000) from outside the town
Cllr. Glennon praised Peter Minnock for keeping the project moving.
The Mayor thanked Peter Minnock for his contribution to the meeting.
9 Completion of Agreement under Section 85 of the Local Government Act 2001 between Naas Town Counci
The Town Clerk circulated and read a report from John Lahart, Director of Services, Kildare County Council. The report recommended continuing with the present arrangement whereby Naas Town Council provided sanitary services within its administrative area.
The Section 85 Agreement was proposed by Cllr. Behan and seconded by Cllr. Callaghan.
10 To consider Invitation for Representations regarding Taximeter Areas and Taxi Fares (already circula
A general discussion took place with the members addressing issues pertinent to the submission. The points made, to form Naas Town Council’s Submission, were solidified as follows:
I.Any local authority having to forfeit pay parking spaces for future appointed stands (Street service vehicles) to be financially recompensed for loss of income.
II.All journeys to be on a meter
III.There should be a cap on license numbers
IV.Those convicted for certain criminal offences of a violent or sexual nature should be debarred
from holding a license or driving a taxi. Those convicted for certain criminal offences relating to alcohol or drug abuse should be debarred from holding a license or driving a taxi
V.To avoid saturation in any one town plates should operate from place of origin
11 To fix a date for Civic Awards
The Civic awards night was fixed for Friday 20th January 2006.
12 To consider Nomination to River Basin District Advisory Council (Details Attached).
The Town Clerk advised the meeting that a nomination could be put forward for the River Basin District Advisory Council. Cllr. Power was proposed by Cllr. McCarthy and seconded by Cllr. Moore.
13 To consider Notice of Motion.
Submitted by Cllr. Seamie Moore
Adjourned from November Monthly Meeting
a) “That Naas Town Council on behalf of the general public of Naas and in pursuit of better and cleaner environmental standards of the town will seek the refusal through the Courts, of the renewal of licenses to those publicans and bookmakers, whose clientele are responsible for cigarette littering outside of these premises all day long, without any effort being made by the license holders to undertake regular sweeping and cleaning of those areas or the provision of an off-street facility for smoking”
The motion was proposed by Cllr. Moore and seconded by Cllr. Power. The Manager informed the members that invoking the Litter Pollution Act was the most effective way of combating the problem. The Town Clerk indicated that prosecutions would be pursued forthwith.
Resolved: Naas Town Council to pursue offenders under the Litter Pollution Act.
Submitted by Cllr. Willie Callaghan
a) “That this council advertise and then appoint a lollypop person for St. Patrick’s College”.
The Motion was proposed by Cllr. Callaghan and seconded by Cllr. Behan. The Town Clerk read a report for consideration by the members.
Resolved: A temporary general operative, to be appointed, to be detailed as warden on a trial basis.
Submitted by Cllr. Pat McCarthy
a) “That a pedestrian crossing be provided near the new Centra shop in Monread Road”.
The motion was proposed by Cllr. Mc Carthy and seconded by Cllr. Behan. The Town Engineer detailed the pertinent issues.
Resolved: A design to be pursued in 2006 subject to funding.
Submitted by Cllr. Willie Callaghan
b) “That this council erect signs on the approach roads to the lakes warning motorists of wildlife in the area”.
The Motion was proposed by Cllr. Callaghan and seconded by Cllr. Moore.
Resolved: The Town Engineer to erect signage
Submitted by Cllr. Seamie Moore
a) “That the Manager now agrees to increase the percentage allocated in favour of Community Development from the Development Levies intake, to a figure that will support the necessary community improvements required of a town that will double its population to 40,000 before 2020”.
The Motion was proposed by Cllr. Moore and seconded by Cllr. Behan. The Town Clerk read a report for the meeting.
Resolved: Town Manager said he was happy to look at this issue in 2006.
b) “That yellow-boxes be immediately positioned at Devoy Road/Newbridge Road junction and at both of the traffic lights at exits onto the Blessington Road from Mountain View and AIB Bank Centre”.
The Motion was proposed by Cllr. Moore and seconded by Cllr. Behan. The Town Clerk read a report from Mr. Joe Boland, Director of Services, Kildare County Council.
Resolved: Town Engineer to talk to Kildare County Council on the matter.
14 To consider motions and correspondence received.
The Town Clerk informed the meeting that the A.M.A.I. Spring conference is to be held on the 12th – 13th February 2006. Councillors Behan, Creevey and McCarthy were nominated to attend.
Cllr. Creevey, by letter, informed the meeting that he was with regret resigning his VEC position.
Resolved: This matter to be listed for the January Monthly Meeting.
Fr. Brickley, Naas Na Roigh Housing Association, wished to address the Council.
Resolved: Mayor and members agreed to accept a representation from Naas Na Roigh Housing Association at the January Monthly Meeting.
The members noted the General purposes allocation from the Environment, Heritage and Local Government of €1,422,392. This constitutes an increase of 9.24%.
An Garda Siochana informed the Council, by letter that they were attending to the traffic problem created by Naas Races.
The Chamber of Commerce thanked the members for facilitating the switching on of the lights at the Town Hall.
All motions from other Local Authorities were read and noted.
15 To consider any other business properly arising.
Cllr. Scully enquired as to whether any progress had been made regarding waste collectors. The Town Manager indicated that the Town Clerk and himself would be meeting with the service provider in question.
Cllr. Behan enquired regarding additional tree pruning in Ashgrove. The Town Engineer responded positively.
The Mayor and members wished each other a Happy Christmas.
The Manager thanked the members for their co-operation throughout the year.
This concluded the business of the meeting.
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