Agenda and minutes

It was proposed by Councillor C. Devlin and seconded by Councillor D. O’Callaghan and agreed that the minutes of the meeting of Dun Laoghaire Municipal Services Area Committee meeting held on the 28th November, 2016 be CONFIRMED and ADOPTED.

It was AGREED by the Members to take 15 minutes to discuss the proposed upgrade works to the Council’s Concourse.

It was proposedby Councillor C. Smyth and secondedby Councillor J. Cuffe and resolved:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 13 (c) question numbers 2 to 10 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

Following this it was: the issue of data protection and the supply of addresses with replies was raised by the Members.

It was NOTED that there was no business under this heading.

The report of the Executive Engineer, Traffic and Road Safety Section was considered and AGREED.

It was NOTED there was no business to discuss under this heading.

It was proposed by Councillor B. Ward, seconded by Councillor D. Kingston

“That the Chief Executive arranges for the installation of bollards, whether flexible or otherwise, or other safety measures, at the edge of the footpath on the north side of Willow Place and Willowmount in Booterstown, near the pedestrian gate into Willow Park School, so that vehicles are physically prevented from mounting the footpath here, particularly in light of known increased traffic volumes at certain times, and recently reported incidents at this location, and that she would further consider other road safety solutions at this location, including a review of on-street parking provisions.”

the report of the (A/Senior Engineer, Traffic Section) was considered and AGREED

It was proposed by Councillor S. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor J. Gildea

“That this Area Committee commends the works of Polish town Pruszkow in their efforts to improve cycle safety with the introduction of solar powered cycle tracks and calls on the Chief Executive to investigate if such a project could be piloted in this area and report back to this committee when finished.”

the report of the (Senior Executive Engineer, Municipal Services) was considered and AGREED.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor M. Baker

“That in view of the fact that there are nearly nine hundred and fifty young children in Johnstown School, a lot of whom only use the cycle lane from the top of the road to the school entrance, motorists are now parking on the footpath and opening car doors in the path of young cyclists. I saw today a very near serious accident where a cyclist ended up in the road. I now request that the Chief Executive put bollards along the footpath to prevent cars parking on the same as an urgent matter.”

the report of the (A/Senior Engineer, Traffic Section) was considered and AGREED

It was proposed by Councillor C. Smyth, seconded by Councillor D. O’Callaghan

That the Chief Executive writes to Dublin Bus requesting they install a Bus Shelter with Real Time Information (RTI) at Bus Stop Number 3099 at Killiney Hill Road/Victoria Road, Killiney Village?”

the report of the (A/Senior Engineer, Traffic Section)  was considered and AGREED

It was proposed by Councillor B. Ward, seconded by Councillor D. Kingston

"That this Committee considers that any development on the north side of the N11 between White's Cross and Kill Lane should not be allowed vehicular access to quiet, residential areas on that side of the N11, specifically Knocksinna Court and Granville Road, and calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that any planning permission granted for such a development would provide for vehicular access on/off the N11."

the report of the (Senior Executive Engineer, Municipal Services) was considered and AGREED to refer it to the Economic and Planning Development Area Committee agenda.

It was proposedby Councillor J. Bailey and secondedby Councillor C. Develin and resolved:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 13 (c) question numbers 19 to 32 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

Further to the report of the Senior Executive Officer, Municipal Services Department it was NOTED that a further report would be brought back to the Members.

Further to the report of the Senior Executive Officer, Municipal Services Department, it was NOTED that a further report would be brought back to the Members.

There was no business under this heading.

It was proposed by Councillor M. Halpin, seconded by Councillor J. Gildea

“That the Chief Executive agrees to fix the pothole at the Bus stop at the junction of  Pearse Villas and Rochestown park.”

the report of the (Acting Senior Engineer, Municipal Services Department)  was considered and ACCEPTED.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Gildea, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey

“That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to provide a footpath on the western side of Shanganagh Road from Hazlewood Estate to a point opposite the entrance to Rathsallagh Estate. “

the report of the (Acting Senior Engineer, Municipal Services Department) was considered and AGREED

It was proposed by Councillor M. Baker and seconded by Councillor C. Smyth and resolved:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order 13 (c) question numbers 37 to 43 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

It was NOTED that there was no business under this heading.

It was NOTED that there was no business under this heading.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Gildea and seconded by John Bailey

“That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to have the right-of-way between Brides Glen Road and Rathmichael Road cleared of overgrowth and made passable for hikers. It is noted that the Rathmichael Road end of the right-of-way is overgrown to the extent that it is no longer visable from the road”

The report of the Senior Parks Superintendent was NOTED.

It was proposed by Councillor M. Halpin and seconded by Councillor Hugh Lewis.

“That the Chief Executive agrees to ensure that Newpark Tennis Club has its new club house for the club championships in August 2017.”

A discussion took place, during which the Senior Executive Parks Superintendent, Municipal Services, responded to members’ queries.

A show of hands vote was requested and the Motion was CARRIED.

It was proposed by Councillor Patricia Stewart and Councillor John F. Bailey and seconded by Councillor Barry Ward. 

“That the Chief Executive will relocate the outdoor gym on Newtownsmith to a place where it will be protected from repeated vandalism and will not provide a focal point for disturbance to nearby residents especially at night time.”

A discussion took place, during which the Senior Executive Parks Superintendent, Municipal Services, responded to members’ queries.

The Motion was AGREED.

The meeting concluded at 7.10pm.