Shannon.ie - Town Council Meeting Minutes October 2003

Councillor Seán Hillery, Méara Bhaile, presided. Present were Councillors McCarthy, Lambert, Flynn, McMahon, O'Brien, McKee and Mulcahy. In attendance : Tomás Mac Cormaic Town Clerk. Apologies from Cllr. Greg Duff and Town Manager Mr. Ger Dollard

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Lambert and resolved; "that the minutes of the September monthly meeting of the Shannon Town Council held in the Shannon Town Hall at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday September 2nd 2003, having been circulated be adopted and signed by the Méara Bhaile."

The following list of Community Members to be honoured for their achievements during the past year was agreed. John and Dan Kirby (Handball) David Dawson (Special Olympics). Heather Nolan (Golf) Brian Lohan (Hurling) Stephen Hanley (Chess) Eimear Danaher (Chess) Shane O'Connor (Chess) Catherine Danaher (Chess) David Ryan (Chess) Eanna Ryan (Chess) Liam Normoyle (Chess) Marian Todorov (Chess). These thirteen people top be honoured on the evening of the distribution of the 2003 Community Grants

Cllr. McKee reported that his committee would be meeting within the next week and he would have a report for the November meeting

Cllr. Lambert reported that much progress has been made in the development of a Shannon Website and a presentation would be made to members at the November meeting. A meeting on the Playground is scheduled for Thursday October 16th at 7.00 p.m. and a report on progress would be delivered at the November meeting of the Council

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. Lambert and resolved; "that the Annual Budget Meeting to consider income and expenditure for the year 2004 be held in the Shannon Town Hall at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday December 2nd 2003."

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr. McMahon and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council request Clare County Council to deal with problems associated with unofficial parking outside graveyards which is causing undue hardship and grief to many families."

It was proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. McMahon and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council introduce a bye-law to prohibit overnight parking adjacent to Illaunmanagh Cemetery."

Three notices of motions relating to tree maintenance (two by Cllr. O'Brien and one by Cllr. Lambers) were taken as one motion as follows. Proposed by Cllr. Lambert, seconded by Cllr. O'Brien and resolved; "that Shannon Development Co. conduct a complete examination of the trees in the town and take appropriate action where these trees constitute a hazard because of height, spreading roots damaging footpaths, boundary walls and house foundations, interference with street lighting and other problems."

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. McMahon and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council call on the Minister for Housing to introduce amendments to the scheme for Voluntary Housing to allow existing tenants the right to purchase their homes."

Proposed by Cllr. McCarthy, seconded by Cllr. McKee and resolved; "that a formal queuing system be introduced at the Health Centre to prevent queue jumping."

Proposed by Cllr. Flynn, seconded by Cllr.McKee and resolved; "that Shannon Town Council request the Tánaiste, Mary Harney, T.D. to ensure that when responsibility for the management of Shannon Town passes from Shannon Development Co. to the Clare County Council adequate funds are provided to renew essential services in Shannon such as Water, sewerage etc."

Proposed by Cllr. McMahon, seconded by Cllr. Flynn and resolved; "that the Town Manager outline what action Clare Co. Co. can take to address problems caused to residents by houses let / rented by private landlords."

Proposed by Cllr. McMahon, seconded by Cllr. McCarthy and resolved; "that S.T.C. demand that the Government / Department of Education does not implement the proposed third level college fees."

Proposed by Cllr. McKee, seconded by Cllr. McCarthy and resolved; "that Shannon Development Co. carry out a survey of all the street lights under their control and repair or replace them as necessary."

In the absence of Councillor Duff two notices of motions submitted by Mr. Duff were deferred to the November meeting