Kildare County Council

KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL

Minutes of the Meeting of Kildare County Council

held at 11.00 a.m. on Monday 23rd October 2006

at Áras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare.

Members present: Councillor F. Dukes (Mayor), Councillors P. Black, F. Browne,

K. Byrne, W. Callaghan, M. Dalton, L. Doyle, S. Doyle, M. Fitzpatrick, M. Glennon, S. Griffin, R. Hendy, W. Hillis, P. Kelly, T. McEvoy, J. McGinley, P. MacNamara,

M. Miley Jnr., M. Nolan, F. O'Loughlin, J. J. Power, K. Ridge and B. Weld.

Apologies: Councillors G. Conway and G. McDonagh.

Also Present: Mr. N. Bradley (County Manager), Messrs. J. Boland, D. Page, and S. Kavanagh (Directors of Services), E. O'Sullivan (Head of Finance), A. C. Talbot (Meetings Administrator) and other officials.

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Votes of Sympathy

The Mayor and members expressed votes of sympathy with the following on their recent bereavements:

Des Page, Corporate Affairs on the death of his Mother.

The Costello Family on the death of Con.

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Confirmation of Council Minutes

Minutes of Council Meeting of 25 September 2006.

Resolved on the proposal of Councillor Byrne, seconded by Councillor Miley Jnr., that the minutes be adopted and taken as read.

Confirmation of Area Committee Minutes

Celbridge Area - 26 July 2006.

Resolved on the proposal of Councillor Ridge, seconded by Councillor Byrne that the minutes be noted.

Clane Area - 12 September 2006.

Resolved on the proposal of Councillor Fitzpatrick, seconded by Councillor Black that the minutes be noted.

Kildare Area - 6 September 2006.

Resolved on the proposal of Councillor Black, seconded by Councillor S. Doyle that the minutes be noted.

Leixlip Area - 21 July 2006, 15 September 2006.

Resolved on the proposal of Councillor McGinley, seconded by Councillor Hillis that the minutes be noted.

Naas Area - 18 July 2006.

Resolved on the proposal of Councillor Hillis, seconded by Councillor Glennon that the minutes be noted.

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Matters Arising from Minutes

Athy Pool.

Councillor Miley Jnr., requested information on the up-to-date position concerning the requirement for a contribution from Athy Town Council towards the costs of the provision of the new pool in Athy. Mr. D. Page briefed the members on the up-to-date position and stated that negotiations with Athy Town Council had commenced and that the Town Council was very supportive of the project.

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Disposal of Land

876 Highfield Park, Kilcock.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 12th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of plot of land at 876 Highfield Park, Kilcock, Co. Kildare to Rose O'Connor for the fee of €10 pursuant to the conditions set out in the notice.

Resolved on the proposal of Councillor Hendy, seconded by Councillor Hillis, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 that the Council consent to the disposal in accordance with the terms of the statutory notice.

1 Celbridge Avenue, St. Patrick's Park, Celbridge.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 12th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of site at 1 Celbridge Avenue, St. Patrick's Park, Celbridge, Co. Kildare to Seamus and Eileen Ryan for the sum of €20,000 pursuant to the conditions set out in the notice.

1159 St. Brigid's Terrace, Straffan.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises at 1159 St. Brigid's Terrace, Straffan, Co. Kildare to Ann Hughes, personal representative of Patricia Kearney, deceased, pursuant to the conditions set out in the notice.

30 Coill Dubh, Naas.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 30 Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare, to John Fennell in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

50 Coney Meadows, Athy.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 50 Coney Meadows, Athy, Co. Kildare, to Mohamed and Lisa Nahedh in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

3515 Bishopsland, Kildare Town.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 3515 Bishopsland, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, to Michael Cullen and Amy Phelan in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

82 Courtown Park, Kilcock.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 82 Courtown Park, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, to Catherine Gill in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

27 Ardrew Heights, Dunn Brinn, Athy.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 27 Ardrew Heights, Dun Brinn, Athy, Co. Kildare, to Adekunle and Florence Alakija in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

34 Ardrew Heights, Dunn Brinn, Athy.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 34 Ardrew Heights, Dun Brinn, Athy, Co. Kildare, to Kathleen Byrne in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

37 Derby Lodge, Brownstown, The Curragh.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 37 Derby Lodge, Brownstown, The Curragh, Co. Kildare, to Emer Leigh in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

33 Moneen View, The Hollands, Athy.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 33 Moneen View, The Hollands, Athy, Co. Kildare, to Koleade Ajani and Funmilola Adelanwa in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

56 Clonmullion, Athy.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 56 Clonmullion, Athy, Co. Kildare, to Serena Foley in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

1188 Kilberry, Athy.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 1188 Kilberry, Athy, Co. Kildare, to Eoin and Paula Daly in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

14 Aylemere Court, Kilmeague, Naas.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 14 Aylemere Court, Kilmeague, Naas, Co. Kildare, to Una Scully in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

44 Clonmullion, Athy.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 44 Clonmullion, Athy, Co. Kildare, to Gerard and Barbara Kelly in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

17 The Hollands, Rheban Manor, Athy.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 17 The Hollands, Rheban Manor, Athy, Co. Kildare, to Mary Keegan in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.

89 Orchard Park, Curragh Camp.

The Council considered statutory notice dated 11th October 2006 which had been circulated to the members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 signifying intent to dispose of premises known as 89 Orchard Park, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare, to Trevor Domican in consideration of the current value of rented equity (up to date in line with inflation) at the date of redemption of the Shared Ownership Loan pursuant to the conditions under which the Shared Ownership loan in respect of the premises was granted.