Agenda for March 2008 Meeting of Ennis Town Council
- Adoption of the Minutes of the February Monthly Meeting of Ennis Town Council held on Monday, 4th February 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
- Proposed extinguishment of public right of Way at Drumbiggle Road, Ennis Report attached.
- To note the report on the Council’s activities under the Litter Pollution Act 1997 – Report attached.
- To note proposed projects/works – Report attached. (Pre Part VIII)
- To note the preparation of Byelaws for the use of Coote Park and Glenina playing pitches – Report attached.
- Consideration of the Quarterly Progress Report.
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2008.
- Notice of Motion submitted by Cllr. J. Flynn:
“Ask the Town Manager for a report on the total number of housing units in Town Council housing stock, the number of vacant units and the time duration of their vacancy and average annual rent from a housing unit”.
- Notice of Motion submitted by Cllr. J. Flynn:
“Ask the Town Engineer for a report on need or otherwise of a fence for water safety reasons at Willow Park”.
- Notice of Motion submitted by Cllr. D. O’Bearra:
“That Ennis Town Council makes a submission to the Local Electoral Area Boundary Committees asking to increase the number of Council seats to 12”.
- Correspondence.
- Letter received from Macroom Town Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Council at its January Meeting regarding the introduction of an incentive scheme to curb unwanted dogs.
- Letter of thanks received from the Irish Pipe Band Association in relation to the Council’s contribution of €7,500 towards the cost of hosting the All Ireland Pipe Band Championships.
- Letter received from Shannon Town Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Council at its February Meeting regarding the treatment of cystic fibrosis patients.
- Letter of thanks received from Irish Community Care Manchester in relation to the Council’s contribution of €1,500 to that organisation.
- Letter received from Bella Hehir requesting funding to mark the 60th Anniversary of a plane crash in Shannon.
- Letter received from the CBS Bunscoil in relation to the Council’s decision to charge for the use of the Fairgreen.
- Letter received from Portlaoise Town Council in relation to three Notices of Motion adopted by that Council regarding the levying of water charges on schools.
- Letter received from Mary Davis, C.E.O., Special Olympics in relation to the celebration of 30 years of Special Olympics.
- Letter received from the Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland in relation to the hosting of the 2009 Annual Conference.
- Letter received from the O’Dea Clan Association requesting that Ennis Town Council host a Civic Reception for the 7th International Clan Gathering which will take place in July 2008.
- Conferences and Seminars.
- “The Role of Local Government in Community & Rural Development” – Conference being organised by POBAL and taking place at the Listowel Arms Hotel, Listowel, Co. Kerry on 6th & 7th March 2008.
- “Better Local Government – Is it Working?” Conference being organised by Wexford Borough Council and taking place at the Talbot Hotel, Wexford on 3rd, 4th and 5th April 2008.
- The Annual Energy Training Seminar for Councillors being organised by Kadenza Consultancies and taking place at the Raheen House Hotel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary on 7th, 8th and 9th March 2008.
- Local Authority Members Association Annual Spring Seminar taking place at the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath on 27th and 28th March 2008.
- All Ireland Vision Conference being organised by Chambers Ireland and taking place at The Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan on 31st March 2008.
- Any Other Business.
