Municipal District of Dundalk – July 2019
Minutes of the Meeting of the Municipal District of Dundalk held in the Town Hall, Dundalk on Tuesday 2nd July, 2019 at 5.15 p.m.
In attendance:
Cathaoirleach: Councillor John McGahon
Members: Councillors: E. Corrigan, M. Doyle, C Keelan, S. Kelly, E. McGreehan, R. O Murchu, L. Reilly, T. Sharkey, A. Watters, M. Yore
Officials: Alan Sherry, Meetings Administrator Martin McCreesh, Executive Engineer John O’Hagan, Senior Engineer Catherine Duff, Director of Services Colette Moss, A/Director of Services Aoife Lawler, A/Director of Services
Apologies: Councillors: M. Butler, E. Coffey
Minute No. 52/19
The minutes of the monthly meeting held on Tuesday, 7th May 2019 were confirmed on the proposal of Cllr. M. Yore and seconded by Cllr. C. Keelan.
The minutes of the Annual and Inaugural meeting held on Tuesday, 11th June 2019 were confirmed on the proposal of Cllr. M. Yore and seconded by Cllr. C. Keelan.
Minute No. 53/19 Matters Arising
It was agreed to follow up on the request for a representative from ESB to attend a meeting to address the issue of electric car charging locations.
Minute No. 54/19 Housing Progress Report
An update was requested in relation to Coxes Demesne redevelopment works. A monthly report in relation to voids and vacant dwellings was requested.
Minute No. 55/19
Infrastructure, Operations and Marine Progress Report
Members were informed that a strategic housing development planning application had been made to An Bord Pleanala (ABP) for 483 no. residential units, childcare facility and a new access junction and works at Rock Road, Dundalk and details would be circulated when the file is validated by ABP. Members were advised to contact the Planning Department with any queries and observations they have and the Cathaoirleach would decide if a special meeting is necessary. It was requested to include Balmers Bog on the infrastructure report. It was agreed to have roots of the trees on Tom Bellew Avenue inspected due to the potential damage to underground pipes. The need to encourage people to contact the fire service when they see material being burned and not be concerned that they will be billed was raised. The issue of casual trading licences for strawberry sellers was raised and whether or not the appropriate licences were being obtained. The need for verge cutting on the Armagh Road was raised, along with the need to provide more litter bins along popular dog walking routes. The issue of drains being blocked on the alternative routes used during the N53 works was raised. A list of graveyards maintained by the Council and details of previous historical change to Faughart graveyard maintenance was requested. Updates in relation to knotweed and dog fouling were requested. Members were requested to inform the officials of any hedges they believe to be causing a road hazard. Updates were requested in relation to the Narrow Water Bridge and the Bellurgan Bridge survey. A report in relation to the proposals for the €45,000 anti-dumping initiative fund was requested.
Minute No. 56/19
Taking in Charge Report
Members agreed to email any queries they have directly to the relevant engineer.
Minute No. 57/19
Nominate four proposed members to the Memorandum of Understanding with Newry and Mourne District Council
Cllr. A. Watters was proposed by Cllr. E. Corrigan and seconded by Cllr. M. Yore
Cllr. E. McGreehan was proposed by Cllr. S. Kelly and seconded by Cllr. C. Keelan
Cllr. E. Coffey was proposed by Cllr. L. Reilly and seconded by Cllr. E. McGreehan
Cllr. E. Corrigan was proposed by Cllr. A. Watters and seconded by Cllr. M. Yore
The members agreed the nominations. 2
Minute No. 58/19
Election of Chairperson to the Local Policing Forum of the Louth JPC Structure
Cllr. R. O Murchu was proposed by Cllr. E. Corrigan and seconded by Cllr. A. Watters Cllr. S. Kelly was proposed by Cllr. J. McGahon and seconded by Cllr. M. Doyle
A roll call vote was taken
For Cllr. R. O Murchu (4): Cllrs. E. Corrigan, R. O Murchu, T. Sharkey, A. Watters
For Cllr. S. Kelly (7): Cllrs. M. Doyle, C. Keelan, S. Kelly, J McGahon, E. McGreehan, L. Reilly, M. Yore
Absent (2): Cllrs. M. Butler, E. Coffey
Cllr. S. Kelly was elected Chairperson to the Local Policing Forum of the Louth JPC Structure.
Minute No. 59/19
Election of Vice Chairperson to the Local Policing Forum of the Louth JPC Structure
Cllr. M. Doyle was proposed by Cllr. J. McGahon and seconded by Cllr. S. Kelly Cllr. A. Watters was proposed by Cllr. E. Corrigan and seconded by Cllr. R. O Murchu
A roll call vote was taken
For Cllr. M. Doyle (6): Cllrs. M. Doyle, C. Keelan, S. Kelly, J. McGahon, E. McGreehan, L. Reilly
For Cllr. A. Watters (5): Cllrs. E. Corrigan, R. O Murchu, T. Sharkey, A. Watters, M. Yore
Absent (2): Cllrs. M. Butler, E. Coffey
Cllr. M. Doyle was elected Vice Chairperson to the Local Policing Forum of the Louth JPC Structure.
Minute No. 60/19
Nomination of representative to the Louth Drugs and Alcohol Forum
Cllr. R. O Murchu was proposed by Cllr. E. Corrigan, seconded by Cllr. A. Watters and agreed by the members.
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Nomination of two board members to An Táin Arts Centre
Cllr. E. McGreehan was proposed by Cllr. S. Kelly and seconded by Cllr. L. Reilly.
Cllr. J. McGahon was proposed by Cllr. L. Reilly and seconded by Cllr. M. Doyle.
The members agreed the nominations.
Minute No. 62/19
Dundalk Allocation of Community Grants
Proposed by Cllr. M. Yore Seconded by Cllr. T. Sharkey And resolved
To approve the members Allocation of Community Grants (No. 2) as circulated with the agenda.
Minute No. 63/19
Notice of Motion:
Proposed by: Cllr. R. O Murchu Seconded by: Cllr. A. Watters
Dundalk Municipal District calls on the Minister for Social Protection and Employment Affairs, Regina Doherty, to support the 'Protection of Employee Tips Bill' and to work alongside others to ensure that this Bill is passed. This Bill would give employees a legal right to their tips and would ensure that restaurants, bars and hotels are obliged to display their tipping policy for customers to see.
Members agreed the motion.
Minute No. 64/19
Notice of Motion:
Proposed by: Cllr. R. O Murchu Seconded by: Cllr. A. Watters
Dundalk Municipal District calls on the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, to produce a plan with clear deadlines for the energy retrofitting of all residential buildings, including social, private rented and private homes. This plan must have clear funding commitments and ambitious targets to help reduce CO2 emissions and achieve greater energy efficiency.
Members agreed the motion.
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Minute No. 65/19
A vote of sympathy was extended to the family of Joseph Jervis.
Minute No. 66/19
Best wishes were extended to Odran Coburn.
There being no other business, the meeting concluded.
The Minutes were confirmed at a meeting of the Council held on:
Date: ______
Cathaoirleach: ______
Meeting Administrator: ______
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