Shannon.ie - Town Council Meeting Minutes February 2007

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

In attendance : Mr. Gerard Dollard – Town Manager, Padraig Mac Cormaic – Shannon Area Development Officer and Tomás Mac Cormaic - Town Clerk

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. McCarthy and resolved; “that the minutes of the January 2007 meeting of the Shannon Town Council held in the Shannon Town Hall at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday January 9th 2007, having been circulated, be adopted and signed by the Meara Bhaile.”

It was proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Flynn and resolved; “that it be noted that the accounts of the Shannon Town Council for the year ended December 31st 2006 have been completed and that the over expenditure on two items be approved as this was more than compensated for by under expenditure in other areas.”

Cllr. Flynn said the Industrial, Tourism and Development Committee is currently working on three projects

A written report on matters relevant to Shannon Town discussed at the January 2007 Shannon Area Council Meeting was read by the Meara Bhaile. This information is available on the Shannon Web Site

A number of proposals were put forward to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Shannon being granted official town status. These included a Fun Day, A photographic Exhibition, An Inter Schools Debate on the merits of Local Authority Administration possibly organised by the Toastmasters and a formal dinner for members, past members, officials and past officials

The Shannon Area Development Officer presented a proposal, with the co-operation of students from L.I.T., for the erection, on a pilot basis, of two Bus Shelters in the Town. Cllr. Flynn, supported by a number of other councillors expressed disappointment that only two bus shelters are to be provided at this stage and felt that at a very minimum there should be three bus shelters located at Fearnog, Aidan Park and Town Hall. It may not be possible for the students, because of time constraints, to complete three shelters but it was agreed, that if the time permitted, three shelters would be made. There could be some delay in erecting a bus shelter at Fearnog because of ongoing construction work in this vicinity

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Flynn and resolved; “that Clare County Council repair the parking area serving houses No.s 13 to 18 and 25 to 30 Tullyglass Court.”

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. McLoughlin and resolved; “that Shannon Town Council request Clare County Council to provide automatic gates at the entrance to Illaunmanagh Cemetery.” The Town Manager would discuss this possibility with Water Services who have responsibility for these gates

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. Lambert and resolved. “that Shannon Town Council is updated on the availability of funding for the upgrading of the secondary black top tarmacadam footpaths serving public areas and the rear of housing estates in Shannon.”

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. McMahon and resolved; “that the HSE be requested to provide free parking for persons having to undergo tests at Limerick Regional Hospital.”

Proposed by Cllr. Duff, seconded by Cllr. Lambert and resolved; “that Shannon Town Council call on all Local Authorities in the west to campaign in favour of a strong western corridor from Letterkenny to Cork to counterbalance the Eastern corridor from Belfast to Rosslare. This campaign should begin by the local authorities of the West coming together to form a joint action group consisting of the Cathaoirlig, Mayors and City & County Managers of Cork City and County, Limerick City and County, Galway City and County, Kerry, Clare Mayo, Sligo and Donegal to make this happen.”

Proposed by Cllr. Hillery , seconded by Cllr. Flynn and resolved; “RE: Water Quality in Shannon. With reference to the recent E.P.A. statement on quality of drinking water in Ireland (a) how often are tests carried out in Shannon Town and (b) what % of Chlorine is present in the Town’s Water Supply.” In moving the motion Cllr. Hillery assured all that there is no danger from Chlorine. The Town Manager assured all that the town’s water is checked as many as ten times each month and in eight to ten locations. Chlorine can be high in some areas near it’s source to ensure chlorine at the end of the pipe. A report will be requested from Water Services in relation to water pressure in the town

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Sínithe ag Tomás Mac Cormaic __________ ar an 12/02/07 Cléireach an Bhaile