VOTES OF SYMPATHY

1769 WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING 8th December, 2003 PRESENT: An Seanoir Tomás Ó Cunneagáin Meara, An Seanoir Padraig Ó hAodha, An Comhairleoir Seán Ó’Dóbhair, An Comhairleoir Daithí Breathnach, An Seanoir Daithí Mac Domnhaill, An Seanoir Hilary Ó Caoinnealain, An Comhairleoir Micheal Ivory, An Comhairleoir Máire De Roiste, An Comhairleoir Oilibhear Ó Cleirigh, An Comhairleoir Seamus Ó Riain, An Comhairleoir Tomas Ó Murchu, An Comhairleoir Labhras Ó Neill, An Comhairleoir Liam Mac Carthaigh, An Comhairleor Maire Ni Hallurain OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE: Mr. C. Murray, City Manager, Mr.L. Power, Director of Transportation & Infrastructure Mr. M. Walsh, Director of Planning & Environment, Ms. C. Byrne, Director of Community & Enterprise, Mr. P. Power, Director of Housing &Corporate Affairs Mr. J. Murphy, Head of Finance, Mr. P. Mc Carthy, Senior Engineer, Mr. J. Andrews, Senior Planner, Mr. F. Galvin, Senior Executive Officer Mr. E. Ruane, Senior Executive Officer Mr. L. Quinlan, Senior Executive Officer, Mr. J. Sullivan, Senior Executive Officer, Ms. M. Quigley, Estate Agent, Ms. M. Breen, Administrative Officer, Ms. K. Kennedy, Staff Officer, Ms. S. Coughlan, Asst. Staff Officer APOLOGY: An apology for inability to attend was received from Cllr.J. Halligan VOTES OF SYMPATHY: It was unanimously resolved that this Council extend its sympathy to: The O’Donnell Family, Grantstown Village on the death of their son Liam Annette Fitzgerald, The Folly on the death of her husband Jack. Danny & Michael Smith on the death of their mother Mary. 1770 Brian Swift on the death of his mother Teresa. Tommy & Kay McLoughlin on the death of their daughter Rosemary Breen. Sean Ronayne on the death of his wife Maureen. The City Manager joined in the sentiments of the resolution on his own behalf and on behalf of the City Council staff. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES: On the proposition of Ald. D. Daniels, seconded by Cllr. O.Clery it was unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Monthly Council Meeting held on 10 th November, 2003 be confirmed and signed. On the proposition of Cllr. M. Roche, seconded by Ald. P. Hayes it was unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Monthly Council Meeting held on 17th November, 2003 be confirmed and signed. On the proposition of, Ald. D. Daniels seconded by Cllr. M. Roche it was unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Monthly Council Meeting held on 24 th November, 2003 be confirmed and signed. MATTERS ARISING: Monthly Council Meeting 10th November, 2003. In reply to a question The Senior Planner confirmed a decision on Planning Ref. No. 03/585 was under consideration. Housing It was requested that the Housing Needs report submitted at the December Strategic Policy Committee be circulated to all Council Members Taking in Charge – Castle Terace. The Director of Planning & Environment confirmed public lighting was in conformity with planning permission. NTL The Director of Housing & Corporate Affairs confirmed this matter had been raised with the Department of Environment Heritage & Local Government. Ardmore Park. The Director of Housing & Corporate Affairs confirmed the Department of the Environment Heritage & Local Government had approved in principle to include Ardmore Park in a remedial works scheme. A draft scheme for consultation would be prepared in the new year Radio Therapy Unit. The Mayor confirmed he received an acknowledgement from the Minister to his request for a meeting but no date was given for a meeting. The Mayor confirmed he would raise the matter again with the Minister. Remedial Works Scheme It was agreed that a report would be submitted to the Council in the New Year. 1771 Council Meeting in Committee 17th November, 2003 Casual Trading. The Director of Planning & Environment confirmed casual trading had commenced for the Christmas period. Planning. The Senior Planner confirmed Planning Ref. No. 03/536 is scheduled for Court in January, 2004. Tall Ships The City Manager confirmed he would update the Council in the new year. Budget 2004 Following the recommendation of the Corporate Policy Group it was agreed to fix the Statutory Budget meeting for 4.00 p.m. on Monday 15th December, 2003 (the meeting had been fixed for 5.00 p.m. on that day). Adjourned Council Meeting in Committee 24th November, 2003 Regional Sports Centre. The City Manager confirmed he would investigate the possibility of seeking consultants advice through the procurement process regarding a Joint Venture Scheme/Public Private Partnership. PLANNING: (a) Part 8 Planning & Development Regulations, 2001 – Completion of Process. It was proposed by Ald. P. Hayes, seconded by Ald. H. Quinlan and unanimously agreed: “That the City Council erect a Memorial Sculpture with associated works at Parade Quay, Waterford (junction of Parade Quay, Henrietta Street, and Coffee House Lane) to commemorate Private John Condon and all Irish people who lost their lives in armed conflict”. (b) Sections 54 & 55 Planning & Develoment Act, 2000 – Completion of Process. The Senior Planner confirmed the Planning Authority issued notices under Section 38 of the Planning & Development) Act, 1999 in April, 2000 to add structures to the Record of Protected Structures. The notices were served by registered post but were never collected and the structures were effectively then not protected. For clarity and certainty notices were issued Under Section 55 of the Planning & Development Act, 2000 proposing to add the structures, new additions and deletions. The Senior Planner confirmed additional structures can be added or deleted at any time. A publication due out in spring 2004 of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage Survey for Waterford and it is envisaged that there will be additional structures recommended by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government for inclusion in the Register of Protected Sturctures. It was proposed by Ald. P. Hayes, and seconded by Cllr. S. Dower and agreed: “That the proposed Additions and Deletions to the Record of Protected Structures in the report attached proceed”. 1772 (c) Larchville/Lisduggan Plan The Director of Community and Enterprise stated the plan was prepared as a result of Community Needs Assessment in the Larchville/Lisduggan area with on-going consultation with the local community and voluntary groups. The Director outlined the objectives of the plan as follows: (1) To decide the future for the community area of the Manor of St. John. (2) To decide the physical/environmental improvements of the Larchville and Lisduggan areas. The Members complimented the Director and the community and voluntary groups on the excellent quality and presentation of the plan which was described as a road map for the development of Larchville/Lisduggan. The City Manager complimented the good work by the community, staff and the support of the Council who will have a vital role to play in sourcing the necessary funding to ensure we move forward. (d) Planning Lists – Items for referral. The planning lists for November were noted and it was agreed to refer the following planning applications to the next Meeting in Committee. 03/351 Permission is sought for the proposed construction of 61dwellings, together with 635 m² 2-storey crèche facility and external play areas, 2 no. community rooms including kitchen and toilet facilities (223 m²) and 158 m² ground floor extension to existing retail unit. The residential element of the development consists of 10 no. 2-storey and attic 3-bedroom town houses (94 m²), 5 no. 2-storey 2-bedroom duplex dwellings (86 m²), 42 no. 2-bedroom apartments (Types A1: 71 m², A2: 65 m², A3: 64 m²) incorporated within 2 no. 3-storey buildings. Construction of 3 no. 1bedroom apartments (53 m²) and 1 no. 2-bedroom apartment (78 m²) at second floor level above the crèche facility. Construction of ancillary development works consisting of roads, footpaths, drainage works (including diversion of existing drainage and water mains services from the adjacent Brasscock centre), landscaping, parking spaces, external lighting, and ESB substation associated with the development, together with the felling of 3 existing trees at site at Ballynakill Downs, Ballynakill, Dunmore Road, Waterford – McInerney (Waterford). 03/619 (Invalid) Resubmitted 20/11/03 File No. 03/633 refers. 5 No. 4 bedroom, 52 No. 2 bedroom, 103 No.3 bedroom dwelling. (Total 160). 1 No. creche/playgroup facilities with 2 apartments over. 2 No. ESB transformers and all associates site works at Old Tramore Road, Kilcohan, Ballynakill. – Frisby Constructin Ltd. 03/666 Retention for an indefinite period of a security fence inclusive of entrance gates and associated site works at Slievekeale Road (Protected Structure) – Board of Management, Presentation Primary School. 03/627 Construction of 55 No. two storey houses comprising 4 no detached, 39 no. semi detached, 12 No. terraced and 1 No. creche ancillary roads and services at Old Tramore Road, Kilcohan, Waterford. – Middle Third Estates Ltd. 03/650 Demolition of existing dwelling at Blancville, Cork Road – Noel Frisby. 1773 03/622 Erection of dwelling, stables, bio-crete proprietary waste water treatment system at Knockhouse Upper – Christopher Hennessy 03/639 Demolition, alterations, refurbishment. Suite of offices, apartments, court yard, roof gardens at Bridge Street, Summerhill Tce. – Michael Hanrahan. 03/651 Demolish existing dwelling at 7 St. John’s Avenue – Richard Kavanagh ESTATE The Estate items forming a schedule hereto were unanimously agreed on the proposition of Cllr. O. Clery, seconded by Cllr. M. Roche. CORRESPONDENCE It was unanimously agreed to endorse South Tipperary County Council’s motion that: “This Council supports benchmarking payments to staff and calls on the Minister for the Environment & Local Government, Mr. Martin Cullen to make extra resources available from central funds to ensure that this Council can fulfil its commitments in this respect. MOTIONS It was proposed by the Mayor, seconded by Cllr. D. Walsh and agreed that Standing Orders be suspended to allow the deferral of the following motion: “THAT this Council calls on Central Government in partnership with the Garda Siochana and Waterford City Council to provide and deploy the resources to rid our city of the scourge of Public Order offences such as vandalism, joy riding and street violence.” (Reg. No. 402, dated 11/03/03) The following motion standing in his name was proposed by Cllr.T. Murphy seconded by Cllr. M. Ivory and agreed: (a) “THAT traffic lights be put in place at the Ballybeg/Kilbarry junction and extend the sliplane at the Ballybeg traffic lights. A new road at Lacken to be opened up and extended onto the main Ballybeg/Kilbarry road. (Reg. No. 414, dated 17/04/03) The following motion standing in his name was withdrawn by Cllr. M.Ivory. (a) “ That Waterford City Council provide adequate appropriate warning signs at the entrance to St John’s Park from the Airport Road, in an effort to slow down traffic indensely populated area.” 1774 The following Motion in the name of Cllr. J. Halligan is dropped in accordance with standing orders. (a) “THAT the residents of Connolly Place be included in the next tranche of the Urban Renewal scheme.” (Reg. No. 407, dated 31/03/03) It was proposed by the Mayor, seconded by Cllr. D. Walsh and agreed that Standing Orders be suspended to allow the deferral of the following motion: (b) Recognising that over the past decade there has been a massive increase in alcohol dependency amongst young people, with resultant health, economic and social consequences, and believing that publicans have not lived up to their responsibility in their area of control, this Council seeks an immediate meeting with the Licensed Vintners Association, the Garda Authorities and the South Eastern Health Board to assess the situation and fully discuss its implications, particularly in relation to the following: a. b. c. The serving of under-aged people The serving of young people who are clearly already in an advanced state of intoxication. The resultant public disorder, unsocial behaviour and vandalism which results from lack of proper control of alcohol sales. (Reg. No. 412, dated 11/04/03) The following motion standing in his name was proposed by Ald. Pat Hayes seconded by Cllr. S. Ryan and agreed: (a) “THAT this Council calls on the VHI Board to immediately finance Waterford Regional Hospital patients who seek health scans at that hospital.” (Reg. No. 409, dated 07/04/03) The following motion standing in his name was proposed by Cllr. W. McCarthy seconded by Cllr. D. Walsh and agreed: “THAT this Council calls on the Minister for Education and Science, Noel Dempsey to implement a course on the “Rules of Road” to all students in second level education in their transitional year. (Reg. No. 411, dated 07/04/03) It was agreed to suspend Standing Orders to defer the following motion standing in the names of Cllr. D. Walsh & Cllr. J. Halligan, pending further discussions with the Mayor and the proposers of the motion. “THAT facilities to record council meeting be made available to WLR.” (Reg. No. 415, dated 29/04/03) The following motion standing in joint names was proposed by Cllr. D. Walsh seconded by Cllr. W. McCarthy and agreed: (a) “THAT this council investigates the possibilities of the provisions of bollards as a traffic calming measure at both ends of Ignatius St. i.e. Doyle St. and Morrissons Road.” (Reg. No. 416, dated 29/04/03) The following motion standing in her name was proposed by Cllr. M. Roche seconded by Ald. D. Daniels and agreed: 1775 That Waterford City Council calls on the Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government to introduce laws compelling manufacturers to minimise packaging on consumer products and to ensure that the packaging that is used is easily recylable. (Reg. No.418 dated 10/9/03) The following motion standing in his name was proposed by Ald. D. Daniels seconded by Cllr. M. Roche and agreed: “ That an up-to–date report be given to Council on proposed future developments at Waterford Regional Sports Centre. (Reg. No. 423 dated 31/10/03) The following motion standing in his name was proposed by Cllr. L. O’Neill seconded by Cllr. S. Ryan and agreed: “ That Waterford City Council provide Traffic Calming Measures between Mountain View and the Ursuline Convent in an effort to slow down traffic in densely populated area” (Reg. No. 424 dated 10/11/03) (a) ANY OTHER BUSINESS Ald. D. Daniels requested an update of development at the People’s Park for the next available Meeting. Invitation to Christmas Carols in Christ Church Cathedral on 21st December, at 4.00 and Mass in the Cathedral at 9.00p.m. on 24th December, 2003 were confirmed. This concluded the business of the meeting. Signed:___________________________ Date:___________________