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NAAS TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of the Naas Town Council June Monthly Meeting held on 19th June 2007 in the Town Hall, Naas, Co. Kildare at 7.00 pm
Attendance:
Cllr. A. Creevey, (in the Chair), Cllr. P. Clear, Cllr. P. Behan, Cllr. S. Moore, Cllr. M. Glennon, Cllr. P. McCarthy, Cllr. D. Scully, Cllr. W. Callaghan, Cllr. J. J. Power.
In attendance:
Mr. M. Malone, County Manager, Mr. J. Lahart, Town Manager, Mr. M. O’Leary, Director of Services, Mr. A. Dunney, Senior Executive Engineer, Ms. F. Millane, Accountant, Ms. M. McIvor, Town Clerk, Mr. B. McGrath, Senior Staff Officer.
1. To consider Manager’s Orders and Planning Applications received since last Monthly Meeting (7:00 – 7:30pm in committee).
The Mayor said that item one on the agenda would be postponed.
The Mayor welcomed the new County Manager, Mr. Michael Malone, to the meeting. He invited the Manager to address the meeting. The Manager outlined how he hoped to work with the Members. He stated his interest in the strategic development of Naas. He wished the Members well in their endeavors.
All the members, in turn, welcomed the Manager and outlined their aspirations.
The Manager thanked the Mayor for his period in office and wished the incoming Mayor the best of luck.
2. To consider minutes of the May Monthly Meeting held on 15 th May 2007.
The adoption of the minutes was proposed by Cllr. Behan and seconded by Cllr. Clear.
Cllr. McCarthy expressed his satisfaction that minutes were on the web. However the minutes should not appear on the web until they are adopted.
The Members were in agreement to put back items 3,4 & 5 to later in the meeting.
6. To consider Manager’s Report on Part 8 for the Naas Southern Interceptor Sewer, Blessington Road Pumping Station and Ballymore Road Pumping Station.
The Managers report was circulated to the Members. Michael O’Leary and Alan Dunney answered questions that the Members raised regarding the Manager’s report.
Cllrs. Behan, Callaghan, Clear, Creevey, Moore, McCarthy, Power and Scully voted in favor of the Part 8 for the Naas Southern Interceptor Sewer, Blessington Road Pumping Station and Ballymore Road Pumping Station. Cllr. Glennon voted against the proposal.
7. To consider Report on Chaplaincy.
The Town Clerk read a report for the Members, (circulated). Three groups responded to a request for expression of interest. One group intimated that they would not be in a position to share a facility. The Town Clerk suggested that the Community Centre, to be located in Monread, could include a facility for a chaplaincy. Cllr. Power asked that a chaplaincy in London be contacted to enquire as to what groups use it and how it works.
Cllr. Power thanked the Town Clerk for the report.
8. To note Progress Report.
The progress report was noted. Cllr. McCarthy said he wished to raise an issue at the end of the meeting pertinent to the progress report, time permitting.
9. To consider Housing Progress Report.
The Members were advised that a briefing session in relation to the Devoy scheme, in committee, would be held at 7pm. on Tuesday 26th June in the Town Hall.
A number of the Members raised concerns regarding certain groups who may be discriminated against in the Council’s scheme of letting priorities. The Manager stated that in the view of the Members comments the Scheme of Letting Priorities should be reviewed. The Members would then have an opportunity to suggest amendments to the Scheme.
10. To note reports from Conferences.
Cllr. Behan to furnish a report on the I.P.B.M.I. meeting he attended.
11. To note reports from Sub-Committees.
Cllr. Moore said that the anti litter sub committee was progressing well. There was a difficulty in meeting some of the interested parties. The latest IBAL report had elevated Naas from 51st to 39th place. The Mayor said he was delighted with the flyer that had been circulated. He acknowledged the role of the Council staff in the process.
12. To consider Notice of Motion.
Submitted by Cllr. McCarthy.
(a) “In order to help raise public consciousness on environmental matters, this Council agrees that its fleet of road vehicles will operate on eco friendly bio-diesel fuel, and will take steps to implement this policy as soon as possible. All such vehicles will carry a prominent display to advertise the fact”.
The motion was proposed by Cllr. McCarthy and seconded by Cllr. Power.
The Town Clerk read a report. She stated that the Town Engineer is investigating the matter with a view to reporting further to the Members.
13. Submitted by Cllr. Scully.
(a) “Due to the huge traffic delays on the Dublin Road, will the Council ensure that the lights at Ashgrove only stop traffic when there are vehicles seeking access on to the Dublin Road. The timing of the lights also needs to be addressed”.
The motion was proposed by Cllr. Scully and seconded by Cllr. Clear.
The Town Clerk stated that the matter had been referred to Kildare County Council.
The Manager informed the meeting that an Urban traffic control system would be implemented in Naas. Roads Design staff will brief the Members on this matter at a future date.
3. To consider Audit Report 2005 (circulated to Members).
The Town Clerk advised the Members that the improvements, as requested by the Auditor in the report, had now been put in place. The Accountant clarified the position regarding the elected Members’ role pertinent to the accounting structures in local authorities.
The Members noted the Audit Report 2005.
4. To consider Annual Financial Statement (AFS) for the financial year ending 31st December 2006 (to be circulated).
The document was circulated to the Members. The Members were invited to raise issues at a Finance Committee meeting, if they desired. They were advised that a detailed audit report will be available later in the year.
The Annual Financial Statement (AFS) for the financial year ending 31st December 2006 was noted by the Members.
5. To approve Over-Expenditure on Revenue Account for the financial year ending 31st December 2006.
The over-expenditure was proposed by Cllr. Power and seconded by Cllr. Moore.
The Town Clerk detailed, by programme group, where the over-expenditure had occurred.
The Mayor thanked Ms. Millane for her attendance at the meeting.
14. Submitted by Cllr. Moore.
(a) “That Naas Town Council now considers the introduction of a support service section to undertake urgent small works or works beyond the normal capacity of the outdoor environmental staff”.
The motion was proposed by Cllr. Moore and seconded by Cllr. Callaghan.
The Town Clerk read a report indicating that it is intended to have a panel of contractors for works that are outside of the normal workload.
The Members agreed to accept the report.
Submitted by Cllr. McCarthy.
(b) “In view of the danger posed by vehicles mounting the footpath when exiting from Wolfe Tone Street to Sallins Road, a suitable barrier will be erected on the footpath near Sycamore Springs Apartments”.
The motion was proposed by Cllr. Mc Carthy and seconded by Cllr. Moore.
The Town Clerk read a report. The matter had been referred to the Roads Design section of Kildare County Council.
The motion was agreed by the Members.
Submitted by Cllr. Scully.
(b) “That this Council start a quarterly newsletter informing the citizens of Naas of what is happening in the town and what is coming up in the future. The Newsletter could also be an opportunity for clubs and groups to advertise their events”.
The motion was proposed by Cllr. Scully and seconded by Cllr. Glennon.
The Town Clerk informed the Members that the initial newsletter was currently with the printers. There was not space in the publication for advertisements by virtue of the substantial volume of information contained therein. The sheer volume of work in producing such a publication would impinge on the ability to produce a quarterly newsletter.
The Members accepted the report.
14. Submitted by Cllr. Moore.
(b) “That Naas Town Council now consider it prudent and fair to offer long established Naas families and individuals who’s relatives are already interred in St. Corban’s graveyard an opportunity to pre-purchase their own burial sites before the graveyard is fully utilized”.
The motion was proposed by Cllr. Moore and seconded by Cllr. Behan.
The Town Clerk read a report. To ensure the longevity of the current site the status quo would have to remain i.e. no plots sold in advance. This is the current practice in Kildare County Council and other burial authorities.
The Member accepted the report.
15. To consider Questions.
Submitted by Cllr. Scully.
(a) When will the time operated car park barrier be installed at Monread car park.
The E.S.B. has to bring power to the unit. Contingent on this the barrier should be operational in two to three weeks.
16. To consider motions and correspondence received.
Duffy’s Circus would be utilising the Fairgreen from the 20th to 24th June.
The Town Clerk informed the Members that circular RLS12/2007 from the Department requested submissions for safety measures for non-national roads are submitted by the 29th August 2007. The Members should inform officials by the July meeting of any relevant submissions.
The Town Clerk informed the Members of temporary road closure details on the Dublin Road, Naas.
17. To consider any other business properly arising.
The Manager stated that a briefing session on the Masterplan for the North-West Quadrant would be held on the 3rd July at 4pm. The Naas Area Committee shall be invited to the briefing session.
The Members then brought up issues on the Progress Report.
Cllr. McCarthy wished the extension of the boundary matter to be progressed.
Cllr. Callaghan expressed dissatisfaction with the progress on the C.C.T.V. installation. He wished the matter be clarified.
Cllr. McCarthy expressed the view that graffiti be removed quickly. The Town Clerk stated that the Town Engineer was procuring a machine, which should be available in a matter of weeks. A methodology would have to be worked out as to how it might be hired, for a fee.
The Mayor thanked the Members for their co-operation throughout the year.
This concluded the business of the Monthly Meeting.
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