Minutes of Monthly Meeting of East Cork Municipal District Held on 4Th March, 2019, at 10.30 A.M
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Minutes of Monthly Meeting of East Cork Municipal District Held on 4th March, 2019, at 10.30 a.m. at Pearse Memorial Chambers, Midleton, Co. Cork. I Lathair: Cathaoirleach Cllr. Noel Collins presided. Cllrs. Hegarty, Linehan Foley, Ahern & Twomey. Leathscéal: Cllr. McCarthy Ag Freastal: Mr. Dave Clarke, Senior Executive Engineer. Mr. Seán O’Callaghan, Senior Executive Officer. Mr. Joe McCarthy, Municipal District Officer. Mr. Paul Murray, Executive Engineer. Ms. Janette Kenny, Executive Engineer. Mr. Mark O’Sullivan, Senior Executive Engineer. Mrs. Helen Mulcahy, (Youghal Office). Mrs. Geraldine O’ Connell, (Youghal Office). 1. Confirmation of Minutes of Meeting held on 4th February, 2019, and Confirmation of Minutes of Proceedings of Special Joint Meeting of Cobh and East Cork Municipal Districts held on the 28th January, 2019. The Minutes of the Meeting held on 4th February, 2019, and minutes of Proceedings of Special Joint Meeting of Cobh and East Cork Municipal Districts held on the 28th January, 2019, were unanimously adopted on the proposal of Cllr. Hegarty and seconded by Cllr. Twomey. Matters arising from the Minutes of Meeting Held on 4th February, 2019. 1.1 Cllr. Twomey asked if there was any progress regarding the commissioning of the traffic lights at the Gaelscoil Mhainistir Na Corann. Mr. Dave Clarke informed the Members that this matter is being looked at presently in conjunction with the Baneshane Development and stated that he will have a full written response for the Members later this week. 1.2 Cllr. Hegarty asked if there was any response from the NTA regarding a representative attending a meeting of the Municipal District. Mr. Seán O’Callaghan, Senior Executive Officer, informed the Members that Cormac O’Suilleabhain, Senior Engineer, has met with the NTA regarding the provision of bus shelters and informed the Members that an audit is taking place presently which will be followed by prioritization, procurement process and delivery. Cllr. Hegarty stated that there is the need for revised timetables in several areas around East Cork. Cllr. Linehan Foley asked if there was any update regarding the revised cost of the bus from Cork to Waterford. Mr. Joe McCarthy advised that Bus Eireann were going to correspond directly with Cllr. Linehan Foley. 1.3 Cllr. Hegarty asked if there was any update on the crossroads at Gortavada, Ballymacoda. Mark O’Sullivan, Senior Executive Engineer, informed the Members that Cork County Council are looking at carrying our localized widening on the inside of the kerb from Youghal to Ballymacoda. Cllr. Hegarty asked if a CPO will be required to carry out these works, the Engineer informed the Members that discussions regarding same are to take place. 2. Consideration of Reports and Recommendations. 2.1 Proposed Disposal of Property. Before notice is given to the Members of Cork County Council in relation to the proposed disposal of property in East Cork the matter is brought to the attention of the Members for the East Cork Municipal District for their consideration. Details are set out in the attached draft notices: 1. Disposal of site No. 66 Knockaverry, Youghal, Co. Cork. Situation: Disposal of Site No. 66 Knockaverry, Youghal, Co. Cork. Area: 0.0677 hectares as outline on map. To Whom It Is Proposed To Dispose: Sean and Rita Coyne Consideration: €85,000.00 On the proposal of Cllr. Hegarty which was seconded by Cllr. Linehan Foley the Members had no objection to the proposal. 2. Disposal of Freehold Interest at Butlerstown, Midleton, Co. Cork. Land held under: Butlerstown, Midleton, Co. Cork. Leasehold Interest. Folio No. 11215L Freehold Interest: Folio No. CK16938 From Whom Acquired: Unknown. Person To Whom Freehold Interest in Land is to be Disposed of: Agnes & Jeremiah Moreen & Imelda Rolston. Consideration: €350.00 inclusive of administrative charges. Covenants, Conditions Conditions pursuant to Housing Act, 1966 and Landlord and and Agreements: Tenant Acts, 1947 – 1984. On the proposal of Cllr. Hegarty which was seconded by Cllr. Linehan Foley the Members had no objection to the proposal. 2.2 Eirgrid Interconnector – Update – Michelle Walsh. This item was deferred due to the non availability of a representative from Eirgrid. 2.7 Broomfield Pedestrian Crossings (Section 38 Road Traffic Act, 1994). Mr. Mark O’ Sullivan, Senior Executive Engineer, circulated drawings and a map in relation to the provision of a proposed Zebra Pedestrian Crossing with Belisha Beacons and a Proposed Push Button Pedestrian Crossing at Broomfield, Midleton. 2.8 School Warden Crossing for Cloyne National School (Section 38 Road Traffic Act, 1994). Mr. Mark O’ Sullivan, Senior Executive Engineer, circulated drawings and a map in relation to the provision of a proposed School Warden Crossing for Cloyne National School The Engineer informed the Members that the Section 38 Consultation is commencing and tenders documents are being prepared and also stated that the Gardaí and the Municipal District Members have been consulted on the proposed crossings. The Members thanked the Engineer and welcomed both proposals. The Members asked what the timeline is for both developments. The Engineer informed the Members that it is hoped to carry out works on both proposed crossings during the summer months. 2.3 East Cork Municipal District Roads (Restoration Improvement & Restoration Maintenance) Programme 2019. Mr. Dave Clarke, Senior Executive Engineer, circulated the following report in relation to the East Cork Municipal District Roads (Restoration Improvement & Restoration Maintenance) Programme 2019 to the Members: The Roads Programmes 2019 are based on allocated grants from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to Cork County Council and then distributed to the Municipal Districts by the Director of Roads. In 2019 the Road Programme also incorporates a special allocation of €500,000 by Cork County Council to fund resurfacing works on a number of roads on the IRONMAN route. The Restoration Maintenance Programme consists of 14 roads with a total length of 23 kilometres at a cost of €619,019 which is an increase of 22.4% over the 2018 allocation of €505,910. Works under the Restoration Maintenance Programme consists of resealing the road surface to protect the road from ingress of water and/or restore skid resistance. Works under the Restoration Programme will be carried out by Cork County Council staff. The Restoration Improvement Programme consists of 18 roads with a total length of 21.2 kilometres, at a cost of €3,300,791. Works under the Restoration Improvement Programme typically include both strengthening and resurfacing, include drainage works where required and not otherwise funded. This is funded by a DTTAS grant of €2,800.791 which is an increase of 12.4% over the 2018 allocation of €2,491,024 and also funded by a special allocation of €500,000 by Cork County Council towards roads on the IRONMAN route. The attached detailed programme breaks down the estimated cost and approximate length of each project. To the maximum extent possible, works under the Restoration Improvement Programme will be carried out by Cork County Council staff with projects involving macadam overlays carried out by contractors. Funding Project Roa Road Road Name Lengt Estimate Special Grant Numbe d Numbe and or h of d Cost of Allocatio Category r Class r Townland Work Work n by CCC Name (m) (€) Restoration 1 LT L- East Cork - 400 21,060 Maintenance 78171- L78171 0 Conmult Restoration 2 LS L-7817- East Cork - 1,250 38,475 Maintenance 0 L7817 Corbally to Conmult Restoration 3 LP L-3802- East Cork - 1,000 37,800 Maintenance 50 L3802 Mount Uniacke to Knockgorm Restoration 4 LP L-3806- East Cork - 3,900 18,270 Maintenance 0, L- L3806 3806- 24 Restoration 5 R R-633-0 East Cork - 1,500 15,875 Maintenance R633 Kennel to Beanfield Cross Restoration 6 LT L- East Cork - 610 55,965 Maintenance 96632- L96632 1 Clonpriest Restoration 7 LS L-7671- East Cork - 300 34,545 Maintenance 0 L7671 Titeskin Restoration 8 LS L-7672- East Cork - 2,600 90,125 Maintenance 0 L7672 Titeskin to Ballytibbot Restoration 9 LP L-3642- East Cork - 1,400 67,500 Maintenance 0, L- L3642 Inch 3642- 25 Restoration 10 LP L-3638- East Cork - 2,300 24,838 Maintenance 28 L3638 Shanahee Restoration 11 LP L-3600- East Cork - 500 22,138 Maintenance 0 L3600 Curraghdermo t to Two Pot X Rds Restoration 12 LP L-3601- East Cork - 1,150 5,400 Maintenance 0 L3601 Two Pot X Rds to Ballyard X Rds Restoration 13 LS L7601-0 East Cork - 2,800 Maintenance L7601 Rathaneague X Rds to Templebodan Restoration 14 R R-626- East Cork - 3,300 Maintenance 69 R626 Hickeys X Rds to Ballincurrig Restoration 23,01 619,019 Maintenance 0 Subtotal Restoration 1 Ls L-7814- East Cork - 1,850 163,680 Improvemen 0 Ardglass Cross t to Gurteen Restoration 2 Lp L-3633- East Cork - 690 138,000 Improvemen 24, L- Churchtown t 3638-0 South Restoration 3 LP L-3633- East Cork - 2,100 254,100 Improvemen 0, L- Cloyne to t 3633- Churchtown 24, L- Road at 3639-0 Ballyknock Restoration 4 LP L-3601- East Cork - 1,900 284,811 Improvemen 53, L- L3601 Rathgire t 3601- to Walshtown 85 Restoration 5 LP L-3802- East Cork - 2,500 302,500 Improvemen 31, L- L3802 Ballyre t 3802- X towards 50 Mount Uniacke Restoration 6 LP L-3825- East Cork - 90 39,600 Improvemen 0 L3825 O'Neill t Crowley St Youghal Restoration 7 LS L-7622- East Cork - 2,000 198,000 Improvemen 0, L- L7624 & L7620 t 7624-0 Ballynacole / Ballymartin Restoration 8 LS L-7688- East Cork - 650 64,350 Improvemen 0 L7688 at t Ballymaloe Beg Restoration 9 LS