Agenda for November 2007 Meeting of Ennis Town Council
- Adoption of the Minutes of the October Monthly Meeting of Ennis Town Council held on Monday, 1st October 2007 at 3:30 p.m.
- Review of Ennis and Environs Development Plan 2003 - Formal consideration of submissions - Report attached.
- Proposed disposal of 54 O'Connell Street, Ennis, Co. Clare to Ennis Chamber of Commerce. - Report previously circulated and attached.
- Proposed disposal of 5 Lifford, Ennis to Doreen Lane and Karen Lane (Trustees) Patricia Dale (life tenant) and Stephen Davis and Mark Davis.
- Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (Part VIII) - Proposed construction of a single storey bedroom extension at 152 Hermitage, Ennis.
- Taking in Charge of Victoria Court Housing Development pursuant to Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993 - Report attached.
- Fix date for Budget 2008 Meeting - Report attached.
- Proposed establishment of Joint Policing Committee - Report to follow.
- To restructure the Sports Facilities Committee - Report attached.
- Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland submission in relation to Local Government Reform - Submission previously circulated.
- Public Transport in Ennis - Report attached.
- To note proposed projects/works - Report attached. (Pre Part VIII)
- Notice of Motion submitted by Cllr. J. Flynn:
- "Ask the Town Engineer to provide a progress report on the proposed roundabouts on Tulla Road at Cappahard/Oakleigh Wood and at Roslevan Centre."
- Notice of Motion submitted by Cllr. J. Flynn:
- "Ask the Town Manager to provide a report on what would be likely to be the financial impact on Ennis Town Council 2008 Annual Budget in the event of a low-income household refuse collection subsidy been introduced."
- Correspondence
- Letter of thanks received from Cahercalla Community Hospital and Hospice in relation to the Council's contribution of €4,000 to the hospital.
- Letter received from Kildare County Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Authority regarding the payment of a statutory fee by public representatives for the making of a submission on a planning application.
- Letter received from the Rehab Group in relation to the 2007 Annual People of the Year Awards.
- Letter received from Ennis Trad Festival seeking financial support for the 2007 festival.
- Letter received from Monaghan Town Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Authority regarding the Government's intention to implement a new Community Childcare Subvention Scheme without adequate consultation.
- Letter received from Roibeard O'Ceallaigh requesting that a Civic Reception be accorded to mark the 25th Anniversary of Feile na hInse.
- Acknowledgement received from the Office of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in response to the Council's request in relation to the funding of the interim water treatment plant in Ennis.
- Conferences and Seminars.
- "Tackling Poverty and Social Need in Ireland, North and South" - Seminar being organised by the Confederation of European Councillors and taking place at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh on 7th December 2007.
- "E-Towns - Beyond 2007 - The Live/Work Economic Development Solution in Action" - National Conference being organised by Shannon Development and taking place at the Kirby's Lanterns Hotel, Tarbert, Co. Kerry on 14th November 2007.
- Conference in relation to the future for co-operation on the Island of Ireland being organised by Drogheda Cross Border Focus and taking place at the City North Hotel, Gormanston, Drogheda on 24thand 25th November 2007.
- "Building Sustainable Communities, Meeting Needs, Sustaining Communities" Conference being organised by the Centre for Housing Research and taking place at Hotel Kilkenny, Kilkenny on 29th and 30th November 2007.
- Pathfinding Conference being organised by the Island of Ireland Partnership and taking place at the Regency Hotel, Dublin on 1st December 2007.
- "Effective Communications for Councillors" - Training Seminar being organised by Kadenza Consultancies and taking place at the Silver Tassie Hotel, Milford Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on 16th to 18th November 2007.
- "The Local Government Budget 2008" Training Seminar being organised by Kadenza Consultancies and taking place at the Carlton Millrace Hotel, Bunclody, Co. Wexford on 1st December 2007.
- "Tourism for Changing Lifestyles" - National Tourism Conference being organised by the Clare Tourist Council and Clare County Council and taking place at the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare on 22nd to 24th November 2007.
- Any Other Business.
