Shannon.ie - Town Council Meeting Minutes April 2006

Councillor Tony Mulcahy, Méara Bhaile, presided. Present were Councillors, Flynn, McLoughlin, Duff, McMahon, McCarthy, Lambert, McKee and Hillery. In attendance : Mr. Gerard Dollard - Town Manager and Tomás Mac Cormaic - Town Clerk

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. McMahon and resolved; "that the minutes of the March monthly meeting of the Shannon Town Council held in the Shannon Town Hall at 6.300 p,m on Tuesday March 7th 2006, having been circulated, be adopted and signed by the Meara Bhaile."

The meeting was joined at this stage by Emer O'Flaherty the Irish Officer with Clare County Council who informed the Council of Public Meetings to be held throughout the county relating to a Draft Scheme on the use of Gaeilge in official documents in accordance with Official Languages Act 2003, These Public Meetings are to inform the general public and to invite submissions from any interested party

A proposal was put before the Council listing six specific areas in the town for which the County Council proposed to seek financial aid under the "Block grant Scheme" It was proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr.Flynn and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council approve the application of Block Grant Aid for the footpaths listed in the proposal."

The Meara Bhaile gave a verbal report on issues relevant to Shannon Town raised at the February meeting of the Shannon Area Council. A lot of discussion took place relating to a request before the County Council for the closure of 111 maters of roadway at the rear of Tesco's, the Hairdressers, McLoughney's, Hillery's Pharmacy and the Oratory. The decision on this piece of roadway is the responsibility of Clare County Council and will be considered at the April monthly meeting of the County Council

Cllr. McMahon reported that following discussions with Michael Hannon of Clare County Council he hopes in the near future to organise a meeting between his MPC, Michael Hannon and The Voluntary Housing group. Cllr. Mc Mahon also requested that Eddie Ryan be given an opportunity to address the Council on his plans to provide "An aviation Park" in Shannon.Mr. Ryan would be given this opportunity at 7.30 p.m Tuesday April 11th 2006, in the Town Hall immediately after the meeting with the Fun Fair representative

There are no further developments on this concept

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Flynn and resolved; "that Clare County Council review how it is bringing the Shannon development rent Scheme into line with the Council's Scheme so that increases will not impact so severely on tenants." The Manager said that where there is evidence of hardship being caused an extended lead-in period could be considered

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. McLoughlin and resolved; "that Clare County Council solve the flooding at the side of 87, Corrib Drive as a matter of urgency."

Proposed by Cllr. McLoughlin, seconded by Cllr. Duff and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council request Clare County Council, as a matter of urgency, to organise a crew of workers to do a general clean-up of Shannon and to employ two people cleaning in Shannon on a full time basis."

Proposed by Cllr. McLoughlin, seconded by Cllr. McMahon and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council request Clare County Council to place a litter bin adjacent to the Shop in Ballycasey Park." The Litter Warden has been in touch with the owner of this shop who has responsibility for the prevention of litter in this area

Proposed by Cllr. McKee, seconded by Cllr. Mulcahy and resolved; "that Clare County Council be commended on having cycle-lanes as part of the road system in Cul na Greine and will they consider putting them in other suitable roads within the town."

Proposed by Cllr. McKee, seconded by Cllr. Lambert and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council express concern over vehicles parking on roads which are clearly causing obstruction and that the County Council conduct an audit on the inner roads in Shannon to determine whether or not double yellow lines are required." The Meara Bhaile advised the members that they should immediately bring to the notice of the Gardai any instance of parking which is causing an obstruction."

Proposed by Cllr. McMahon, seconded by Cllr. Lambert and resolved; "that S.T.C. request Clare C. C. to put a pedestrian crossing or other safe means of crossing the N18 between the Drumgeely Flats/Hill and the Industrial Estate."

Proposed by Cllr. McMahon, "that S,T,C, demand that the government retain ownership of Aer Lingus." An amendment to this motion was proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Lambert and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council demand that the government retain majority ownership of Aer Lingus."

Sínithe ag : _________________________ ar an _______________ Méara Bhaile

Sínithe ag Tomás Mac Cormaic __________ ar an 4/04/06 Cléireach an Bhaile