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Áras Chill Dara,
Páirc Devoy,
An Nás,
Co. Kildare.
12/05/2010

To the Cathaoirleach and each Member of the Celbridge Area Committee

Dear Cathaoirleach and Members,

The next meeting of the Celbridge Area Committee will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday 21 May 2010, in the council chamber, Áras Chill Dara, Naas and you are invited to attend.

Yours sincerely,       

A. Aspell
Meetings Administrator

Agenda (10:00 a.m.)

1. To approve minutes of meeting of 16 April 2010 and to note progress report.

Transportation and Public Safety (10:10 a.m.)

2. To receive representatives from Iarnroid Eireann.
3. Extinguishment of right of way at Beatty Park, Celbridge.
4. To discuss street sweeping in Celbridge.

Motions
5. Councillor McGinley
That the broken lights on Farrell Bridge, Parson Street, be removed or repaired as requested by Maynooth Tidy Towns Committee.

6. Councillor McGinley
That an explanation be given as to why it is considered to be money well spent by paying a contactor €213,395.48 to police pay parking in Celbridge in 2009 as well as €34,343.63 for machine maintenance.

7. Councillor McGinley
That the measures necessary to enable the extension of the 67 bus to Moyglare Road (as announced by Dublin Bus on 26 April) and the 66 bus to Beaufield/Meadowbrook area be put in place as soon as possible.

8. Councillor Purcell
That the council indicate its proposals on the traffic lights at the junction of Cedar Park/ Phase 2 Ryevale Lawns following on from my motion of 2008/2009.

9. Councillor Murphy
That Road Design conduct vehicular and pedestrian counts on Celbridge Road, Leixlip with a view to designing a road marking and traffic calming response to the problems there.

10. Councillor Byrne
That the council take urgent action to avoid injury to pedestrians by a raised footpath and lip and damage to underground services caused by the roots of a tree in the vicinity of houses 22/23/24 Castlevillage Crescent, Castlevillage, Celbridge.

11. Councillor Griffin
That repairs to Pikes Bridge, Maynooth be prioritised.

12. Councillor Griffin
Communities now served by the local road network are experiencing difficulty in negotiating the potholed roads around Clonagh, Castledillon and Clonagh to Sweeney corner, I am requesting that this area be given priority.

13. Councillor Griffin
In order to protect those students attending Colaiste Chiarain, Leixlip we request the roads design team to examine and provide adequate traffic safety measures around the entrance to the school.

Questions
14. Councillor Murphy
What is the current position in relation to the parking contract for Celbridge, Leixlip and possibly Maynooth?

15. Councillor Byrne
To ask the council if the anti-speed ramp at the Maynooth end of the Aghards Road, Celbridge which is breaking up and dangerous be repaired as soon as possible.
 
16. Councillor Byrne
To ask that the public light outside house 913 St. Patricks Park, Celbridge which was knocked down be replaced as this is an area of high pedestrian use.
 
17. Councillor Byrne
To ask the council as a minimum towards the health and safety of students attending St. Patricks National School on the heavily trafficked Hazelhatch Road, Celbridge erect signs on either side of the school to alert motorists of the presence of the children and the school.

Housing, Community and Cultural Services (11:10 a.m.)

Motions
18. Councillor Purcell
That the Celbridge Area Committee seeks an update on the ESB site proposals, the outcome of the expressions of interest and an indication as to when it may be used for car parking.

19. Councillor Purcell
That Kildare County Council inform the Celbridge Area Committee on the current discussions with regard to the corporate goverence of the Leixlip amenities centre.

20. Councillor Murphy
In view of the continuing problems with people accessing and damaging the Wonderful Barn and associated buildings we arrange a meeting with interested parties with a view to deciding on a course of action.

Questions
21. Councillor McGinley
What is the position on the provision of playing pitches and multi use games area at Lough Na Mona Park, Leixlip?

22. Councillor McGinley
What options are now available as a result of the ongoing vandalism at the Celbridge playground?

Water and Environmental Services (11:20 a.m.)

23. To receive briefing on Lower Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme.
24. To receive briefing on proposed litter management pilot project for Maynooth.

Motions
25. Councillor Byrne
That Kildare County Council examine the sewage treatment system serving the twelve council cottages at Boston, Ardclough with a view to establishing means by which the system can be upgraded and maintained or to have the houses connected to the sewage treatment plant in Ardclough.

26. Councillor Byrne
Given the serious dumping at the slip in Celbridge, which is not only unsightly but also poses a threat of pollution of the Liffey, that CCTV be provided in the area to discourage such practices.

Planning and Economic Development (11:45 p.m.)

Motion
27. Councillor Murphy
That Kildare County Council make the necessary arrangements to take Ralph Square in charge.

Questions
28. Councillor Murphy
May we have the most up to date position in relation to the dialogue between the developer and the Council in relation to Ryemont Abbey in relation to finalising outstanding issues and taking the estate in charge?
 
29. Councillor Murphy
May we have the most up to date position in relation to taking Abbey Farm in charge?