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WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING 9th January, 2006 PRESENT: An Comhairleoir Padraig Ó hAodha, Leas Mheara An Comhairleoir Seosamh Ó Ceallaigh An Comhairleoir Daithí Breathnach An Comhairleoir Daithí Mac Domnhaill An Comhairleoir Máire De Roiste An Comhairleoir Thomás O Cuinneagain An Comhairleoir Sean Breathnach An Comhairleoir Seamus O Dorchaidh An Comhairleoir Sean Hallagan An Comhairleoir Daithi O Cuileannáin An Comhairleoir Seamus O Riain An Comhairleoir Tomas Ó Murchu, An Comhairleoir Máire Ní Hallúráin OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE: Mr. C. Murray, City Manager Mr. P. Power, Director Housing & Corporate Affairs Mr. J. Murphy, Head of Finance Mr. M. Walsh, Director of Housing & Corporate Affairs Mr. L. Power, Director of Transport & Infrastructure Ms. C. Byrne, Director of Community & Enterprise Mr. F. Roche, Senior Engineer Mr. R. Mannix, Senior Engineer Mr. J. Andrews, Senior Planner Mr. R. Maddock, Senior Architect Ms. M. Quigley, Administrative Officer Mr. E. Ruane, Senior Executive Officer Mr. B. Duggan, Senior Executive Officer Ms. J. Cantwell, City Librarian Mr. P. Kelly, Administrative Officer Ms. S. Coughlan, Asst. Staff Officer Ms. K. Kennedy, A/Snr. Staff Officer CHAIR Due to the absence of Cllr. H. Quinlan, Mayor, Cllr. P. Hayes, Deputy Mayor took the chair. APOLOGY An apology was received from Cllr. H. Quinlan, Mayor and Cllr.L. O’Neill who were unable to attend.
VOTES OF SYMPATHY It was unanimously resolved that this Council extends its sympathy to Senator Maurice Cummins on the death of his cousin Carl Cummins, Michael Doody on the death of his brother- in-law John Whelan, Eddie Ruane on the death of his aunt Mary Coleman, and Michelle O’Neill on the death of her aunt Mary Breen The City Manager joined in the sentiments of the resolution on his own behalf and on behalf of the City Council staff.
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AMENDMENTS TO MINUTES It was unanimously agreed to amend the Adjourned Statutory Budget Meeting held 20th December, 2005 by inserting the following on page 2029. Cllr. M. Roche requested the City Manager examine the adequacy of the collection of the green bin and ways of promoting after hours use of John Robert’s Square and the William Vincent Wallace Plaza.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES It was proposed by Cllr D. Walsh, seconded by Cllr. D. Cullinane and unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Monthly Council Meeting held 5th December, 2005 be confirmed and signed. It was proposed by Cllr. S. Ryan, seconded by Cllr. M. Roche and unamimously agreed that the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held 18th December, 2005 be confirmed and signed. It was proposed by Cllr. M. Roche, seconded by Cllr. D. Cullinane and unamimously agreed that the minutes of the Statutory Budget Meeting held 19th December, 2005 be confirmed and signed. It was proposed by Cllr. M. Roche, seconded by Cllr. T. Murphy and unamimously agreed that the minutes of the Adjourned Statutory Budget Meeting held 20 th December, 2005 be confirmed and signed. It was proposed by Cllr. M. O Halloran, seconded by Cllr. S. Ryan and unamimously agreed that the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held 2nd January, 2006 be confirmed and signed.
MATTERS ARISING Monthly Council Meeting 5th December, 2005 Remedial Works Ballybeg. In reply to a question from Cllr. T. Murphy, the Director of Housing & Corporate Affairs confirmed the lower Ballybeg Area was not included . City Boundary Extension In reply to a question from Cllr. D. Walsh, the Director of Housing & Corporate Affairs confirmed a formal response was received from Kilkenny Council and it is intended to include it as an item on the Agenda for the February meeting. Anti-Social Behaviour Officer. In reply to a question from Cllr. M. O Halloran, the Director of Housing & Corporate Affairs confirmed the appointment is being processed. The Director of Housing & Corporate Affairs stated he would investigate sources of funding of such units. Halloween Events In reply to a question from Cllr. D. Cullinane, the Director of Planning & Environment confirmed he would examine plans for 2006. Regional Sports Centre/People’s Park/Presentations In reply to questions from Cllr. M. Roche, the Director of Community & Enterprise confirmed the Barcelona Declaration Team would view proposed plans for the Regional Sports Centre. The Director of Housing & Corporate Affairs confirmed the People’s Park would be an item on the agenda for meeting to be held in Committee on 17th January, 2006. Part 8 - Ballytruckle/Kilcohan In reply to a question by Cllr. J. Walsh, it was confirmed the matter would be discussed at the Area Meeting to he held on 16th January, 2006. It was also confirmed a reply to the motion referred to the Department of Education and Science would be circulated.
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CCTV In reply to a question from Cllr. T. Murphy, the Director of Community & Enterprise stated funding was received for systems at Wyse Park, Manor of St John and the public park at Ballybeg. Housing develoment at Armore Park/Priory Lawn – Road Layout and infill housing. In reply to a question from Cllr. J. Kelly, the Director of Housing & Corporate Affairs confirmed all options of access to Ardmore Terrace would be examined. He also stated Ardmore Terrace was included in phase 1. Adjourned Statutory Budget Meeting 20th December, 2005 Knockboy Local Area Plan In reply to a question by Cllr. D. Daniels, the Director of Transport & Infrastructure stated he would revert to Council when he received a reply from the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government and a works schedule would be available at the February meeting. Sale of lands at Killure In reply to a question from Cllr. D. Cullinane, the City Manager stated he would revert with the date of the meeting. Works Schedule 2006 In reply to a question by Cllr. S. Ryan, the City Manager stated that the budget included a number of projects and it was his intention to revert with details at the March meeting. 4-Shift System at Fire Station In reply to a question from Cllr. J. Kelly, the City Manager stated full facilities were in place and funding was available from the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government for capital works, and City Council provide revenue funds. PLANNING (a) Material Contravention – 05/263 – Completion of the process – It was proposed by Cllr. J. D’Arcy, seconded by Cllr. T. Murphy and unanimously resolved to hold a City Council Meeting in Committee on 17th January, 2006 to discussed this item. It was also agreed to circulate a map layout of the proposed development. Planning Lists The planning lists for December and January were noted and it was agreed to refer the following planning application to the next area committee meetings. 05/487 Applicant Name & Address: Tesco Ireland Ltd. C/o John Crean, Cunnane Stratton Reynolds Copley Hall, Cotters Street, Cork Development Description: sprinkler tank of 35 sq. m in service yard (RETENTION) at Tesco Ireland Store, Farronshoneen (Bounding, Ardkeen Village & O.R.R.), Waterford 05/507 Applicant Name & Address: Tesco Ireland Ltd. C/O Development Planning Prtn 66 Lower Baggot Street Dublin 2. Development Description: internal alterations, amendments to elevations and extension of 1911 sq.m. to the existing Tesco foodstore into the vacant adjoining unit 1, incl. change of use of unit 1 from prev. approved gymnasium to non-food retail, extension of the existing mezzanine level with new customer cafe, staff restaurant, staff accom. and ancillary offices at Ardkeen Retail Park, Farronshoneen, Outer Ring Road, Waterford.
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05/540 Applicant Name & Address: Mr Ray Daly, 8 The Anchorage, Williamstown, Waterford. Development Description: Demolition of existing substandard dwelling house & construct two semi detached dwelling houses with new 2.0m seperating boundary wall, form new entrance walls & piers & connect foul & surface water drainage to existing public mains with all associated site works at 92 Grange Heights, Waterford, 05/542 Applicant Name & Address: KRM Construction Partnership, C/O C.J. Falconer & Associates St. Patricks House, Newtown, Waterford City. Development Description: Mixed use dev.-demolition of structures inc. 1-8 New Street 12,13,16,17, 18, 19 &25 Michael St. and other structures. Retention of front facade of De La Salle Sport's Hall and demolition of remainder.Other Protected Structures on site inc.17th c house Kielys Yard, Presbytery New St.-these wil be preserved but curtilages will be encroached on. Demolition of walls of St. Stephen's Graveyard (Protected Structure) and relocation of post box. Construction of shopping centre (g.r.a.20331.35 sq. m) , basement & upr floor parking, internal bridge over New Street , a 110 bedroom hotel with leisure and conference centre,sports bar with bowling centre and 29 no apts., alterations to road network, inc. widening of Brown's Lane, junction improvements to Brown's Lane/Castle st., re-align. New St. relocation of junction between John's Lane /New St. site dev. works. E.I.S. submitted at Stephen St.Alex. St.NewSt, Michael St. Wyse Pk., Brownes Lanes.Johns Lane, Castle St. inc WIT Campus. 05/561 Applicant Name & Address: Ken & Des O'Sullivan, c/o Fewer Harrington Lawlor Studio 14, The Atrium, Maritana Gate, Canada Street Waterford Development Description: For the Demolition of existing single storey dwelling, partial demolition of site boundary wall, erection of 6 no. 3 bedroom duplex units over three floors, 6 car-parking spaces with vehicular access from Ballytruckle Road and all associated site works at Mount Eske, Ballytruckle, Waterford. 05/584 Applicant Name & Address: Johnstown Properties Waterford, C/o Kenneth Wigham Architects 2nd Floor, Wyse House, Adelphi Quay Waterford. Development Description: the demolition of the existing 2 storey office building, Park House at the junction of Newtown Road/Canada St. and to construct a 4 storey building consisting of: Ground Floor-Restaurant, Kitchen & Associated facilities, Betting Office, Hairdressing Salon, Bin Store, Bicycle Store, Electrical Room & Transformer, Access Gates, Disabled Ramp & Steps extending partially over existing Newtown Road public footpath. First Floor- Upper level of Restaurant with associated facilities and Fitness Centre. Second & Third Floors - 10 No. single bed apartments (5 per floor) with balconies. Roof Garden - Resident's roof garden, lift, stair access and garden room, all with associated site development works, at Park House, Newtown Road, Waterford. 05/597 Applicant Name & Address: M M M Ltd, Olive Dempsey & Associates, Mary Street, Waterford. Development Description: 3 no. retail units-consisting of the change of use of existing car showrooms, workshops and stores into retail premises to include internal remodelling and elevational amendments and the construction of a two storey retail extension to the side of the existing building, drainage connections, signage programme, boundary treatments, new vehicular entrance, amendments to existing entrance, car parking and associated works, Boland's Waterford City, Cork Road, Waterford. 05/212 Applicant Name & Address: Michael Farrell, C/O Patrick Halley, St. Catherines Hall, Catherine St, Waterford Development Description: construction of 2 No. agricultural entrances to lands at Kilcohan &, Kill St. Lawrence,, Waterford
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05/543 Applicant Name & Address: Noel Frisby Construction Ltd, Studio 14, The Arium Maritana Gate Canada Street Waterford. Development Description: Change of Finished Floor Levels to Houses no.'s 53 to 59 inclusive (Permitted under previous Permission 03/633), removal of retaining wall to bank the ground and relocation of parking spaces on site and all associated site development work on lands at Old Tramore Road, Kilcohan, Ballynakill, Waterford
05/590 Applicant Name & Address: Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kavanagh,c/o Tritschler Tritschler & Assoc. TTA Studios 21 William Street Waterford. Development Description: change of use of existing shop and store from retail use to off-licence use incorporating extensions and alterations granted in Planning Permission Ref. No. 05/160 (single storey store extension to rear of shop to be used as store for off-licence, ensuite bedroom and porch to adjoining dwelling) together with all ancillary works to property at 22 Lisadell Avenue, Powerscourt, Waterford.
05/570 Applicant Name & Address: S & K Carey Ltd., c/o William Hogan & Associates St. Catherines Hall, Catherine Street Waterford. Development Description: To construct new single storey creche, external enclosed play area, public & private parking spaces, set down area and all associated site development works at Lacken Wood, Lacken Road, Kilbarry, Waterford.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT The Director of Housing & Corporate Affairs advised the meeting that the Section 183 Notice in respect of Disposal Ref. No. D107 – Approximately 0.9 acres of land at Tramore Road was withdrawn. The remainder of the Property Management items forming a schedule hereto were unanimously agreed on the proposition of Cllr D. Walsh, seconded by Cllr. M. Roche.
FINANCE
It was proposed by Cllr. D. Daniels, seconded by Cllr. M. Roche and unanimously agreed that borrowings of €5,000,000.00 from the Housing Finance Agency in respect of House Purchase Loans, House improvement loans, Shared Ownership Scheme & affordable housing for Waterford City Council be approved.
PARKS & OPEN SPACES – BYE LAWS – 2005 – COMPLETION OF THE PROCESS In proposing the adoption of the Draft Bye Laws 2005, the Chair of the SPC, Cllr. S. Ryan stated the draft by laws were prepared following extensive consultation and was optimistic the public will get maximum benefit as certain activities will be regulated and controlled when implemented. Tribute was also paid to the hard working staff in the Parks and Open Spaces Department. The proposal was formally seconded by Cllr. M. O Halloran and unanimously agreed.
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ARTS PLAN – 2005-2009 In proposing the adoption of the Arts Plan 2005-2009 the Chair of the SPC, Cllr. S. Ryan, stated the plan was prepared in accordance with the Arts Act, 2003 and outlined the overall objective of the plan was to lead and coordinate City Council’s work and interaction with communities and to have an appropriate range of high quality, accessible, recreational cultural amenities and services. Attention was drawn to the fact that a concert venue does not exist in Waterford. Members of the Council asked that amateur productions continue to be performed in the Theatre Royal. Concern was expressed that rehearsal space be made available to young bands. In response to a question the City Manager confirmed the North Quays development is a matter for private sector applicants. The members also congratulated Red Kettle on celebrating 21 years in production. The Deputy Mayor in closing the discussion described the plan as exciting but delivery of it will depend on the necessary finance being put in place by all involved. The plan was formally seconded by Cllr. M. Roche and unanimously agreed.
WATERFORD TREASURES (a) Mr. E. McEneaney in his presentation outlined that in 2005 a state of the art, radio controlled computerised, environmental monitoring system was installed and CCTV camera surveillance was also installed . The newly restored portrait of Daniel O’Connell was officially opened, portraits of King William III, and King George were also conserved, part of the only set of medieval High Mass vestments to survive in Britain or Ireland is currently being conserved. A portrait of Sir Benjamin Wall Morris and a statue of Madonna and child were acquired during the year, all of which were 100% grant aided, because of Waterford City Council’s involvement. He also outlined exhibitions for 2006 to include recent archaeological finds from the Waterford City Bypass excavations , and the Showband era particularly relating to Waterford. Funding was also received from the Department, of Arts, Sports and Tourism for Bonaparte Wyse collection. Shadows from the Past – a publication of previously unpublished photographs from the Annie Brophy collection was published in December. In 2005 the Museum received the best museum publication award, Fr. Luke Wadding sculpture at Greyfriars was unveiled, three maritime exhibitions were mounted to celebrate the Tall Ships festival, the travelling exhibition entitled “Norway the Sea Kingdom” was officially opened, a new book “Thomas Francis Meagher” was launched, exhibition space was provided rent-free by Waterford City Council for the temporary exhibitions throughout 2005. Mr. McEneaney acknowledged the flexibility of his dedicated staff to the success of the museum. He stated the objective of the museum was to ensure that the municipal collection remains a cultural resource for both the people of Waterford and visitors to the city to enjoy and that it is protected and enhanced for the enjoyment and enlightenment of future generations. Members thanked Mr. McEneaney for his presentation and acknowledged the good work of this talented curator and his staff for the success of this worthwhile facility. (b) It was unanimously agreed the appointment of 2 members to the Board of Waterford Treasures be deferred until the Directors decide if three members can be accommodated. It was proposed by Cllr. D. Daniels, seconded by Cllr. J. Walsh to suspend Standing Orders to deal with the next item on the Agenda
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APPOINT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE REGIONAL HEALTH FORUM, SOUTH-SECTION 42 OF THE HEALTH ACT 2004 The first appointment was made by group nomination under Section 44, Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act, 2001. The Group consisted of Cllr. J. Halligan, Cllr. D. Walsh, Cllr. D. Cullinane, Cllr. J. Kelly and Cllr. T. Muprhy. Cllr. J. Halligan was nominated by Cllr. D. Walsh, Cllr. D. Cullinane, Cllr. J. Kelly, Cllr. T. Murphy The remaining two appointments were agreed as follows: Cllr. H. Quinlan proposed by Cllr. T. Cunningham, seconded by Cllr. M. O Halloran. Cllr. S. Ryan, proposed by Cllr. J. Walsh , seconded by Cllr. D. Daniels.
HOUSING – SCHEME OF LETTING PRIORITIES This item was referred to City Council meeting in Committee to be held 17 th January, 2006. CORRESPONDENCE The correspondence was noted and proposed by Cllr. D. Walsh seconded by Cllr. T. Murphy and unanimously agreed. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Cllr. S. Ryan asked that a meeting of the Garda Liaison Committee he held soon. The meeting then concluded.
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