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These Minutes are edited for Data Protection purposes because in effect putting them on the Internet is publishing them. An unedited paper copy is available on request MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KENMARE HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM, CAHERCIVEEN LIBRARY, MARKET STREET, CAHARN LOWER, FRIDAY 31st JANUARY 2020 MIONTUAIRISCÍ NA CRUINNITHE DE CHEANTAR BARDASACH NEIDÍN A THIONÓLADH I SEOMRA CRUINNITHE, LEABHARLANN CHATHAIR SAIDHBHÍN, SRÁID AN MHARGAIDH, CARHAN ÍOCHTARACH AR AN hAOINE 31Ú EANÁIR 2019. PRESENT/I LÁTHAIR Councillors/Comhairleoirí Cllr. P. Connor-Scarteen Cllr. N. Moriarty Cllr. M. Cahill Cllr. D. McCarthy (Cathaoirleach) APOLOGIES/LEATH SCÉAL Cllr. J. Healy-Rae Cllr. J. F. Flynn IN ATTENDANCE/I LÁTHAIR Mr. M. O’ Donoghue Delegated Executive Kenmare Municipal District Mr. P. Teahan Municipal District Engineer Ms. S Griffin Municipal District Office Mr. C. Mangan S.E.E Water Services Mr. J. Purcell S.E.E. Corporate Affairs Mr. M. Kelliher EE Caherciveen Mr. B. Hickey E.E. Killorglin Mr. K. O’ Halloran E.E. Kenmare Mr. A. Macilwraith Chief Fire Officer Mr. G. O’ Brien A/S.E.O. Environ Services, Planning Enfor& HEU Ms. C. Fitzgerald S.O. Corporate Services Ms. M. C. Sweeney A.S.O Corporate Services The meeting commenced at 10.04 a.m. Cathaoirleach D. McCarthy took the chair. Kenmare MD Meeting 31st January 2020 Page 1 of 52 Caherciveen Library Mr. M. O’ Donoghue advised the members of the following TII Deputation Members advised that for the TII Deputation in February the Cathaoirleach/Mayor from each Municipal District to attend with Mr. C. O’ Sullivan, Director of Service for Roads, Transportation & Marine. Each Cathaoirleach is to bring forward issues from their Municipal District. The main concerns for Kenmare are condition of roads in general and in particular the Ring of Kerry road. Molls Gap Road Members advised that Molls Gap Road is to close due to slippage of retaining wall and will be closed from end February to 15th/16th March, 2020. 20.01.31.01 (a) Confirmation of Minutes of the following meeting: 1. On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. N. Moriarty & SECONDED by Cllr. M. Cahill it was agreed that the Minutes of the Draft Budgetary Meeting of the Kenmare Municipal District held on 25th October 2019 be confirmed. 2. On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. M. Cahill & SECONDED by Cllr. N. Moriarty it was agreed that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Kenmare Municipal District held on 29th November 2019 be confirmed. Query on approved minutes from 29th November 2019 (Deputation from residents of Killarney Road, Killorglin) Cllr. M. Cahill queried when the broken white line review would take place and was advised that Mr. P. Teahan would revert with an update. (b) Reception of Deputations 1. Deputation from the residents of Killorglin Archives Committee. Re: Request to lease out the Old Courthouse in Killorglin. Requested by Cllr. M. Cahill/Cllr. P. Connor-Scarteen The Cathaoirleach D. McCarthy welcomed the deputation and briefed them on the Standing Orders for reception of deputations at the meeting of the Municipal District of Kenmare. The first spokesperson, (Name withheld for data protection purposes. A paper copy of unedited Minutes available on request) introduced himself and (Name withheld for data protection purposes. A paper copy of unedited Minutes available on request) and proceeded to read the following into the record of the meeting. “I would like to thank Cllrs. M. Cahill and P. Connor-Scarteen for making this presentation possible.” Kenmare MD Meeting 31st January 2020 Page 2 of 52 Caherciveen Library The aim of Killorglin Archive Society is the collection, collating and archiving of old photographs, audio- and video-recordings that capture the essence of life in Killorglin town and parish over the last century which will greatly enhance our knowledge and understanding of the history and folklore of our place. At present over 18,000 photographs have been archived, with some going back over 130 years. Killorglin Archive Society (KAS) wish to preserve this information for the purpose of sharing it with present and future generations and we have an extensive gallery of photographs, audio recordings and videos, on our website killorglinarchives.com. Together since 2012 in the Sean Scoil. Preserving the past for the future. 2 books have been produced - Stephen Thompson on Killorglin people who took part in the first world war. Tom Doyle's on 1916. There is also a place laid to them in Library Place, Killorglin. A monument was erected to the 4 that died in Ballykissane and we held a concert streamed ( over 2000 tuned in) and other events during the 1916 commerations. Had a webinar with famous Killorglin people from California, Boston, Dublin, London, Berlin, Thailand and Manila chaired by Sean Duignan in the CYMS Hall. We had 2 other concerts which featured local artist and were again streamed to people all over the world. Travelled to London with a play and exhibition of old photos. Performed a play written by former Councillor Ahearn last year. Have given picture presentations to community groups and to St. Joseph’s old folks home Working with the Community College regarding who lived in that house (St. Joseph’s) over the last 150 years. We received all the records from the land Valuation office in Dublin. Thanks to FAS and TUS we have 4 people working We have a committee of 18 & 5 trustees. Between our web page, Facebook, Sound Cloud and Youtube we have in the region of 15,000 hits per year and many who have linked arrive to Killorglin looking for their ancestry We hold a meeting every month and have charitable status. We need a place in Killorglin town, a permanent home and a place to exhibit photo show videos. We wish to make what we do a tourist attraction. The second spokesperson, (Name withheld for data protection purposes. A paper copy of unedited Minutes available on request) introduced himself and proceeded to read the following into the record of the meeting. Kenmare MD Meeting 31st January 2020 Page 3 of 52 Caherciveen Library In the 1800’s Killorglin Court House was privately owned. During 1916 it was used as part of events. There is a lot of history attached to this building. Court Service has no interest in it now. We are hoping to involve Killorglin K-Fest, Historical Society and other groups. The Chamber Alliance back us fully. Killorglin has immense potential as it is the gateway to the Ring of Kerry. We have received items from all over the world relating to the history of Killorglin. We would hope to have Mr. Lewis in association with Sceil Chiarraí for storytelling. The Killorglin Archive Society would have no issue with fundraising. We have story telling in Sol y Sombra on 1st March. Requested Action Request that Kerry County Council consider giving Killorglin Archive Society a long term lease or as has happened in Beaufort allow us to purchase the building for a nominal fee and we are aware that the building would need a lot of work to comply with Health & Safety Regulations. Cllr. M. Cahill welcomed the deputation, thanked them for their interesting and informative presentation and stated that it was an important deputation because The Killorglin Archive Society is at the centre of community life and complemented them for their work to date. It is vitally important to preserve local history & folklore. There is great support for this group in the local community from businesses and other bodies. He added that The Court House does require work but it would be an ideal location and he was fully be supportive of the request of this deputation. It is close to the car park and ideal for exhibitions and events. Cllr. N. Moriarty welcomed the deputation and stated that this would be a perfect fit. The Court House should be preserved and would be an excellent shared space. Society will grow even more in this location in the coming years. Cllr. P. Connor Scarteen welcomed the deputation and stated that he was glad to fully support the Killorglin Archive Society. A huge amount of people left Irish Kenmare MD Meeting 31st January 2020 Page 4 of 52 Caherciveen Library shores during the famine and their families are now searching for their roots. The information that this group provides is crucial. The Court House should not be lying empty and this group would put it to good use. This should be given our full support as it would become an intergral part of the community and something really special. There are many grants which could be tapped into. Cathaoirleach. D. McCarthy thanked the deputation and stated that they have already achieved a lot and that they had his full support in this matter. Mr. M. O’Donogue welcomed the group, commended them on their presentation and stated that while this building was primarily used by Court Services, they no longer require the use of it. This can be explored as a possible use in principal in conjunction with your group. However, there are fundamental issues which would not render it possible for use at the moment. Mr. J. Purcell will liaise with you further regarding this. (Name withheld for data protection purposes. A paper copy of unedited Minutes available on request) advised that there are a lot of people who want to donate objects and documents. They had been given a rush cutter but unfortunately have no room to display it currently. He thanked the members and executive for the opportunity to attend todays’s meeting. (c) Business prescribed, by Statute, Standing Orders or Resolutions of the Municipal District Members for transaction at such meeting.