Shannon.ie - Town Council Meeting Minutes March 2006

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

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

Proposed by Cllr. McMahon, seconded by Cllr. Flynn and resolved; "that the minutes of the February monthly meeting of the Shannon Town Council held in the Shannon Town Hall at 6.39 p,m on Tuesday February 7th 2006, having been circulated, be adopted and signed by the Meara Bhaile."

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. McLoughlin and resolved; "that a memorandum of three meetings held in the Town Hall on Tuesday February 21st 2006 at 5.00 p.m., 5.30 p.m. and 6.00 p.m., having been circulated, be noted

It was proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Hilery and resolved; "that the Meara Bhaile, Cllr. Tony Mulcahy represent Shannon Town Council at the Irish Public Bodies Mutual Insurances Ltd. Annual General Meeting"

The Meara Bhaile gave a verbal report on issues relevant to Shannon Town raised at the February meeting of the Shannon Area Council

Cllr. McLoughlin reported progress on arrangement for the St. Patrick's day Parade. This parade will start at Wolfe Tones G.A.A. Club at 2.00 p.m. and proceed via the Town Hall to the Town Square. Three bands have been engaged, the F.C.A. will provide the colour party and the Civil Defence will be responsible for marshalling. An entertainment program is being arranged for the Town Centre after the parade. This M.P.C. is also arranging for a general clean-up of the town during April

Cllr. McMahon reported that the council would co-operate with the current Voluntary Housing Committee in developing a voluntary housing scheme. Cllr. McMahon proposed that Cllr. Mulcahy be the Town Council's representative on the Voluntary Housing Committee. This was seconded by Cllr. McCarthy and unanimously adopted. Cllr. McMahon also reported that the Shannon Chamber of Commerce have nominated a representative to his M.P.C. This M.P.C. would take responsibility for the promotion of Fair Trade in Shannon

Councillors McMahon and McLoughlin reported on a very informative seminar held by the A.M.A.I. in Litterkenny. They suggested that Dr. Niamh Clune who delivered a paper on Waste Recycling be invited to address a public meeting in Shannon on Recycling in order to alleviate any reservations the people of Shannon may have regarding the proposed Waste Recycling Depot for Shannon

Cllr. McMahon informed the meeting that the Tullyvarraga Community Hall Committee would like to discuss the future of the Hall with the Town Council. It was agreed that when this committee have firm proposals on the future of the Hall they be invited to address the Town Council before one of the regular monthly meetings

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Mulcahy and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council be provided with an up-to-date report on the taking in charge of Estates in Shannon."

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Hillery and resolved; "that the operation of the Traffic Lights at the Town Centre be reviewed as a matter of urgency."

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. Mulcahy and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council request Clare County Council to provide a site in Shannon for the provision of sheltered accommodation for Shannon's retired and elderly members of the community."

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. McLoughlin and resolved; "that Shannon Town Manager give an update in relation to Shannon's Urban Renewal Scheme."

Proposed by Cllr. Duff, seconded by Cllr. McCarthy and resolved. "that Shannon Town Council submit a list of roads to the Clare County Council that need to be resurfaced on a priority basis." It was suggested to Cllr. Duff that if he gave his list to the Town Clerk the prioritising of this list could be considered at the next Shannon Area Council meeting

Proposed by Cllr. McMahon, seconded by Cllr. McCarthy and resolved; "that the Manager give an update on the progress of the recycling centre for Shannon, advise the Council of the date the facility will be in operation and in the interm request Clare C.C. to provide monthly recycling clean-up collections similar to the Spring Cleans previously provided." In reply the Manager informed the meeting that the proposed Recycling Centre is going through the planning procedure. Seven submissions have been received and must be dealt with before going to tender and then construction. In the Manager's opinion the Recycling Centre will not be opened before early 2007. Financial considerations will not allow for the provision of skips for monthly clean-ups

Proposed by Cllr. Duff, seconded by Cllr. McMahon and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council commemorate the 90th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rebellion." Councillors Duff, McMahon and Flynn volunteered to prepare a commemorative program to take place on Monday April 24th the anniversary date of the Rising

Proposed by Cllr. McMahon, seconded by Cllr. McCarthy and resolved; "that S.T.C. convey to the Minister for the Environment our total opposition to any attempt by Limerick City Council to extend it's boundaries into any part of County Clare and circulate to other authorities requesting their support for this position."

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Sínithe ag Tomás Mac Cormaic __________ ar an 9/03/06 Cléireach an Bhaile