K i l d a r e

County Council

29 January 2007

To the Cathaoirleach and each member of the Celbridge Area Committee

Dear Councillor,

The next meeting of the Celbridge Area Committee will be held at 9.30 a.m. on Friday
9 February 2007, in the Council Chamber, Áras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare and you are requested to attend.

Yours sincerely,

A.C. Talbot,

Meetings Administrator

AGENDA

1.  To approve minutes of 13 October 2006 and 10 November 2006 to note progress report.

Planning (9.45 a.m.)

Adjourned Questions

2.  Councillor Conway

Can the committee have an update on all development levies raised in

(a)  Celbridge

(b)  Straffan

(c)  Ardclough

since they were introduced and how they were used?

Transportation/Health and Public Safety (9.50 a.m.)

Adjourned Questions

5. Councillor Ridge

What progress has been made on the Liffey Valley project proposals that affect Celbridge.


Adjourned Motions

6.  Councillor Byrne

That kildare county council provides a mini-roundabout at saint Patrick’s park Celbridge between houses 817-925 to allow safe turning at that location.

7. Councilor Ridge

That the requested report by KCC on the "Adopt A Road " initiative used by other local authorities be made available to the members for the January meeting.

Questions

8.  Councillor Byrne

Will the council repair the footpath at A-Z cabs office on Main Street Celbridge which is in a bad state of repair and also at Lynchs shop also on Main Street Celbridge

9.  Councillor Byrne

Will the council provide a public light at the corner of the Shackleton road and Oldtown road opposite Scoil Na Mainistreach Celbridge, which is a very dark area, and is a favored spot of walkers.

10.  Councillor Ridge

Will the director for roads advise has he determined any funding source for the resurfacing of the road outside Scoil Na Mainistreach, Church road, Celbridge? If not, that the director would consider using some of the “Deficiencies in Infrastructure" area fund for same.

11.  Councillor Conway

Can Haylane Rd in Straffan be resurfaced?

12.  Councillor Conway

Can the committee have an update on the LUTS study and the safety audit being carried out on the new cycle path in Celbridge?

13.  Councillor Conway

Can the committee review the Parking by Laws especially in relation to Larkfield Park?

Motions

14. Councillor Conway

That measures be put in place on the Stracumy Road to prevent dumping, flooding and that the road be resurfaced.

14.  Councillor Conway

Now that Castletown estate has been taken in charge, the process of closing the agreed “back lots” commence following discussion with the residents association

15.  Councillor Conway

That Castletdillon Rd Straffan be resurfaced

16.  Councillor Byrne

That the council repair the footpath between houses 988 /992 Saint Patrick’s Park Celbridge which are in a deplorable condition

17. Councillor Byrne

That the slipway leading to the metal pedestrian bridge off the main street Celbridge be upgraded to alleviate severe pounding which takes place after rainfall.

18.  Councillor Byrne

That the road opposite bungalow number five Saint Patrick’s Park Celbridge be replaced as this section has been in a bad condition for a long time and badly needs a new surface.

19.  Councillor Ridge

That the deficiencies in Infrastructure fund be used to provide a footpath from Celbridge to Hazelhatch station if DTO funding is not forthcoming.

20.  Councillor Ridge

That the deficiencies in Infrastructure fund be used to provide a footpath along the Oldtown Mill side of Aghards Rd, Celbridge.

21. To consider County Kildare speed limits.

Housing and Water Services (10.45 a.m.)

Question

21. Councillor Katie Ridge

What is the planned commencement date for the construction of the Castlewarden to Ballygoran water main?

Corporate and Cultural Affairs/Environment (10.50 a.m.)

Motion

22.  Councillor Katie Ridge

That KCC Leisure and Recreation Services advise at what stage the Play and Recreation Policy for 12 - 22yr old residents of the county is at.

23. To consider Parks Works Programme 2007

22. Other Business

Notes

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