Shannon.ie - Town Council Meeting Minutes February 2006

Councillor Tony Mulcahy, Méara Bhaile, presided. Present were Councillors Lambert, Flynn, McLoughlin, Duff, McMahon, McKee and Hillery

In attendance : Mr. Gerard Dollard – Town Manager and Tomás Mac Cormaic - Town Clerk

At the invitation of the Town Council, Colm McInerney, an LCE Student at St. Caimins Community School gave a presentation on the concept of “Fair Trade” and he invited the Town Council to promote the use and purchase of goods carrying the “Fair Trade” Logo

It was proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Duff and resolved; “that Shannon Town Council explore the possibility of declaring Shannon a Free Trade Town.”

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Flynn and resolved; “that the minutes of the January monthly meeting of the Shannon Town Council held in the Shannon Town Hall at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday January 3rd, having been circulated, be adopted and signed by the Meara Bhaile.”

Councillor McLoughlin reported on progress with the Neighbour Wood Scheme and with preparations for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Permission has been granted by Skycourt to have the reviewing stand in the Town Square. Access and Exit from the Reviewing Area to be finalised

Cllr. McMahon reported that the Shannon Chamber of Commerce are to nominate a representative to this M.P.C. dealing with Industrial Development and Tourism. Plans are going ahead for the reopening of the Farmers Market. A “Voluntary Housing Group” already exists in Shannon and it is proposed that the M.P.C. liaise with this group and work together

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Flynn and resolved; “that the completion of the audit and the auditor’s report on the accounts of the Shannon Town Council for the two years ended December 31st 2004 be noted.”

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. McMahon and resolved. “that the completion of the financial statements of the Shannon Town Council and the Managers Report for the year ended December 31st 2005 be noted and that the Council approve over expenditure identified in the report.”

The Meara Bhaile asked that it be recorded that a follow-up list of items to be submitted to him by Cllr. McMahon for a report at the February meeting was not received by him and therefore he had no report on these for this meeting

Proposed by Cllr, Lambert, seconded by Cllr. McMahon and resolved; “that Clare County Council and Skycourt address the parking problem on the road in front of Xtravision.”

Proposed by Cllr. McLoughlin, seconded by Cllr. McCarthy and resolved; “that Shannon Town Council request Clare County Council to extend the footpath from Lios Dearog to Town Court with spurs to Brookfield / Oakfield.”

Proposed by Cllr. McMahon, seconded by Cllr. Hillery and resolved; “that Clare County Council immediately address the flooding problems in front of houses 75 to 80 Aidan Park

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. McCarthy and resolved; “that Shannon Town Council request a report from Clare County Council regarding the participation of the Council on the Community Employment Scheme that was proposed by the Town Manager for 2006 as a means of attacking the widespread litter problem in Shannon that is causing a blight on the landscape.” The Manager informed the meeting that some negotiations have already taken place with the sponsors of the current Community Employment Scheme, A proposal is due from these sponsors within a couple of weeks which should provide one person for three hours each day with extra hours being available on special occasions

Proposed by Cllr. Hillery, seconded by Cllr. Mulcahy and resolved; “that the Area Engineer be requested that clear directional signs indicating housing estates be upgraded A.S.A.P.”

Proposed by Cllr. McLoughlin, seconded by Cllr. McMahon and resolved; “that Shannon Town Council request Developer Paddy burke to install CCTV camera in the Town Park for the safety and security of the people that use it and to counteract vandalism.”

Proposed by Cllr. Lambert, seconded by Cllr .Mulcahy and resolved; “that Shannon Town Council, as a matter of urgency, meet the Gardai to promote an appropriate community response to anti-social behaviour in Shannon.”

The Town Clerk informed the meeting that an agenda has been prepared for a meeting with the Gardai which included anti-social behaviour. A mutually suitable time and date for this meeting is currently being considered and will be communicated to the members, presently

A notice of motion submitted by Cllr. Flynn relating to Bus Shelters was deferred to the March meeting at the request of Cllr. Flynn

Sínithe ag : _________________________ ar an _______________ Méara Bhaile

Sínithe ag Tomás Mac Cormaic __________ ar an 10/02/06 Cléireach an Bhaile