Shannon.ie - Town Council Meeting Minutes March 2004

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Mc Mahon and resolved; "that the minutes of the February monthly meeting of the Shannon Town Council held in the Shannon Town Hall at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday February 3rd 2004, having been circulated, be adopted and signed by the Méara Bhaile"

It was proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Lambert and resolved; "that Cllrs. Duff, McMahon and O'Brien represent Shannon Town Council at this conference."

The Town Hall has now been vacated by Rural Resource Organisation and plans for the reorganisation of the Town Hall to accommodate a reception area, a downstairs council chamber, the removal of the circular stairs and the provision of toilet facilities for people in wheelchairs were shown to the members. Cllr. McCarthy had reservations about the plans for toilet facilities and recommended that these be re-examined

Councillor McKee Chairman of the M.P.C. for Industrial and Tourism Development was not present at this time so Councillor Lambert introduced consideration of a TACIS EU Programme which would involve Shannon working in tandem with Zhukovsky in the Moscow Region of Russia on Local Government and Entrepreneurship over a two year period. The Project would cost €200,000, 80% of which would be refunded by the EU leaving the Town Council responsible for the bulk of the balance of €40,000 some of which need not necessarily be in cash but might be "in-kind"

It was considered that the project would be too big for the Town Council to manage but the relevant M.P.C. might seek the support of Clare County Council for the project

Councillor Lambert on behalf of the M.P.C. for Environment and Community Affairs initially thanked Urban McMahon from the County Council I.T. section, Pádraig Mac Cormaic Project Shannon Development Officer but particularly Brid Deely from the Clare County Council I. T. section for the tremendous work done in developing and launching the Shannon Website

Councillor Lambert informed the meeting that The St. Patrick's Day Parade would take place, starting from the Wolfe Tones G.A.A. Club at 1.30 p.m. and travelling via the Town Hall, Fire Station, Leisure Centre, Comprehensive Roundabout and Lisheen to the Shannon Knights Car Park. Two Bands would be present, Limerick C.B.S. Pipe Band and Ennis Brass Band. Further meetings are scheduled to finalise arrangements

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. O'Brien and resolved; "that Clare County Council be requested to provide appropriate road markings on Fergus Road."

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. McMahon and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council request Clare County Council to provide a traffic management solution for the problems being experienced by the residents of De Lacy Park."

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. McMahon. "that Clare County Council draw up a list of reputable operators who are certified by the Irish Agrement Board in the installation and maintenance of Bio Cycle Septic Tanks and sewerage systems." The Town Manager, in reply to the motion, outlined the County Council's Policy in relation to the installation of septic tanks and sewerage systems

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. Duff and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council request Clare County Council to put in place some kind of support for the vulnerable residents in their housing estates who are experiencing problems with anti social behaviour."

Proposed by Cllr. O'Brien, seconded by Cllr. McCarthy and resolved; "that Clare County Council be requested to erect "Welcome to Shannon" signs similar to the one at Ballycasey Cross at the following locations (1) prior to the turn off before Shannon Town Roundabout, (2) on the Airport Road adjacent to Drumgeely Flats and (3) on Road R472 approaching Shannon Town Roundabout. At this time, which was now 8.20 p.m., Ciarán Lynch, Director of Rural Development at Tipperary Institute and RPG Project Manager for the Midwest Regional Authority arrived at the meeting. Ciarán was scheduled to brief the members on the background and principal proposals of the Regional Economic Strategies (RES) and Regional Planning Guidelines ( RPGs). The Méara Bhaile proposed that the two further notices of motion on the Clár Oibre be deferred to next Tuesday and be considered following the hearing of the deputation from the Cronan Residents Association and that Standing Orders be suspended to allow Ciarán make his presentation" . This was seconded by Cllr. Lambert and unanimously resolved. Ciarán's presentation lasted thirty minutes and was well received by the members. Signed: ________________________ Méara Bhaile Dated; ______________ Signed:_____________________________ Town Clerk Dated: March 4th 2004

Responding to Mr. Duffy the Members would refer these items to the appropriate authority. The question of the Pedestrian Crossing would be referred to the Gardai for their observations. Road Surfacing with additional gullies, name signs and litter bins would be referred to Clare County Council. Footpaths, walking areas and street lighting would be referred to both Clare County Council and Shannon Development Co. Grass cutting and tree pruning, especially a tree adjacent to No. 27 Cronan Lawn would be referred to Shannon Development Co