COMHAIRLE CHONTAE LONGFOIRT
Longford County Council
Corporate Affairs,
Aras an Chontae,
LONGFOIRT.
11u Mi na Samhna 2009.
Chuig: Gach Ball don Chomhairle.
A Chomhairleoir,
Iarrtar ort bheith i lathair ag Cruinniu Miosuil Chomhairle Chontae Longfoirt a tionolfar i Seomra na Comhairle, Longfoirt ar an Cheadaoin, 18u Mi na Samhna 2009ag 4.00 p.m. chun gno a dheanamh d’reir an Chlair thios.
You are requested to attend the Monthly Meeting of Longford County Council to be held in the Council Chamber, Aras an Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford on
Wednesday, 18thNovember 2009 at 4.00 p.m. to transact business, as set out on the Agenda hereunder.
Mise le meas,
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Anne Lee,
Meetings Administrator.
C L A R
Prayer before Meeting.
- Confirmation of Minutes of Monthly Meeting of Longford County Council
held on the 21st October 2009.
(copy enclosed)
- To note adopted Minutes of Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on
16th September 2009 - enclosed.
- To note CountyManager’s Orders. (Summary herewith).
4. Economic and Community Development, Corporate and Cultural
Services and Human Resources.
(a)Presentation of certificates to “Pride of Place” representatives
- 4.00 p.m.
(b) Consideration ofDraftStrategic Policy Committee Scheme.
(c)Preparation of the Corporate Plan 2010 – 2014.
(d) Consideration of Arts Development Strategy 2009 – 2012.
(e)Consideration of disposal of lands containing 0.036 hectares
at Townspark, Longford to Gerard & Celine O’Rourke, Townspark Industrial Estate, Longford in accordance with the terms of Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 issued on the 5th November 2009.
(f)Consideration of update on the progress of the refurbishment of
Ballymahon Courthouse.
(g)Notices of Motions submitted by Councillors:-
Councillor Frank Kilbride.
“That the Council ask The Minister of Education to direct Bus Eireann to rescind the decision to increase bus fares for school children going to secondary school due to the present financial climate”
“That this Council calls on the Minister for Finance not to reduce
Social Welfare payments in the upcoming Budget.”
Councillor Paul Connell.
“To call on the Minister for the Department of Community and Gaeltacht Affairs, Mr. Eamon Ó Cúiv, to double the numbers on the Rural Social Scheme from 55, as exists at present, to 110 to provide opportunities for those unemployed who have suffered because of a lack of Government investment in the County.”
5.Infrastructural and Environmental Services.
Roads:
(a) Notice of Motion submitted by Councillors, as listed hereunder:
Councillor Luie McEntire - deferred from October meeting.
“That this Council contacts the Department of the Environment,
Heritage and Local Government to ensure that there is no change
regarding the system already in place for roads being submitted by local Councillors to the Department, and not allow the National Roads Authority the final decision.”
Councillor P.J. Reilly.
“I request Longford County Council to reconsider their decision of not purchasing an area of ground at Moxham St. Granard for public car parking.”
Councillor MicheálCarrigy.
“I propose that Longford County Council carry out a review of the
Public Lighting Programme which is not due to finish until 2013.”
“I propose that Longford County Council carry out a review of all
public facilities at Churches etc. to ensure that Disabled Parking places
are provided at all these sites.”
Environment:
(a)Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor F. Kilbride.
“What is the up-to-date position on my Notice of Motion from the
October meeting regarding licenses for solvent usage.”
6.Housing, Planning and Building Control and Emergency Services.
(a) Consideration of Planning Applications received since October
meeting of the Council.
(b)Consideration of update on Cluid Housing Scheme at
St. Michael’s Road.
(c)Consideration of update on progress with Unfinished Estates.
(Report enclosed)
(d) Consideration of Draft Longford Homeless Action Plan.
(Copy attached)
(e)Notice of Motions submitted by Councillors, as listed hereunder:-
CouncillorPadraig Loughrey.
" I ask that Longford County Council write a letter to the Minister for Housing asking for funding to allow the Elderly Housing Development by the Sue Ryder Foundation in Glack to proceed."
Councillor MicheálCarrigy.
“I would like an update on the Rathbeg Estate in Abbeylara with regard to being taken in charge and on what measures the developer is putting in place to alleviate the odours from the sewage system in place.”
Councillor Alan Mitchell.
"That this Council receive a report on the current status of the proposed Clondra Area Plan and a timeframe for its adoption"
“That this Council request the Housing Directorate to carry out a review of the Differential Rents Scheme with a view to making the following amendments:
(a) That the calculation of rent be based on 17.5% rather than 22.5%
(b) A disregard equal to the amount of the Social welfare rate for a
dependant child for each dependantchild residing in the dwelling
with current allowance of 65c per week being discontinued.
(c) The maximum rent ceilings be reduced.
(d) That calculations of rent be rounded down to the nearest 50c
(e) A scheme of discounted rent for dwellings in certain housing
estates."
7.Finance Directorate.
(a)To note Public Liability Claims received during October 2009 –
report enclosed.
(b)Consideration of Approval to Excess Expenditure – details enclosed.
(c)Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 -Non-Principal Private Residence Charge.
(Report will be circulated at Council meeting)
8.Correspondence.
(a)Letter dated 15th October 2009 received from the Department of
Social and Family Affairs regarding the Family Resource Centres in
Ballymahon and Granard.
(b)Letter dated 23rd October 2009 received from the Office of the Minister
for Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding the official opening
of Granard Garda Station.
9.Votes of sympathy.
10. Conferencesand Reports from Conferences.
(i)Esperanza Enterprises.
“Local Government – Planning and the Environment.”
The Kingsvalley Hotel, MerlinPark, Dublin Road, GalwayCity.
20th to 22nd November 2009.
(ii)Superior Training.
“The Local Government Budget 2010.”
The Carlton Millrace Hotel, Bunclody, Co. Wexford.
11th to 13th December 2009.
(iii)Esperanza Enterprises.
“Alternative Energy – Improving your Carbon Footprint”
The Kingsvalley Hotel, MerlinPark, Dublin Road, GalwayCity.
11th to 13th December 2009.
Brochures for the above conferences have been forwarded
to you by the Conference Organisers.
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