Agenda for September 2008 Meeting of Ennis Town Council
- Adoption of the Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Ennis Town Council held at 7.00 p.m. on Friday, 27th September 2008.
- Adoption of the Minutes of the July Monthly Meeting of Ennis Town Council held at 3.30 p.m. on Monday, 7th July 2008.
- Proposed taking in charge of Ardlea Close Housing Estate pursuant to Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993.
- Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (Part VIII) – Proposed provision of Section E of the Inner Relief Road
- Nomination of a Representative to the "Ennis West Community Sports Club"
- Lease of property at Cloughleigh, Ennis to "Ennis West Community Sports Club" pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001.
- Lease of part of the Clare Museum Building to Shannon Consortia pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001
- Allocation of Priming Grants 2008.
- To note proposed projects/works
- Nomination of a Representative to the Liaison Committee in relation to the flood relief works.
- Nomination of a Representative to the CLDC – Deferred from the July Meeting.
- Quarterly Progress Report
- Notice of Motion submitted by Cllr. J. Flynn
- "That Ennis Town Council/Clare County Council prepare and urgently implement a water rescue plan in co-ordination with other relevant agencies/bodies".
- Notice of Motion submitted by Cllr. J. Flynn
- "That a report be presented for discussion by elected members, on the efficiency and effectiveness of the permanent treatment plan under construction for Ennis and Environs water supply".
- Correspondence
- Letter received from Portlaoise Town Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Council regarding the introduction of a low interest rate fixed rate loan scheme.
- Letter received from Kilrush Town Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Council regarding the levying of water charges on schools.
- Letter received from Westmeath County Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Council regarding the EU Directive on the Protection of Habitat Species.
- Letter received from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding the control of postering for elections and referenda.
- Letter received from Killarney Town Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Council regarding the rules governing the Back to Education Allowance.
- Letter received from Mullingar Town Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Council regarding ageism in the workplace.
- Letter received from Skibbereen Town Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Council regarding the Irish fishing industry.
- Acknowledgement received from the Office of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in respect of the Council’s submission on "Stronger Local Democracy – Options for Change".
- Letter received from Mullingar Town Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Council regarding vaccinations for children.
- Letter received from the Traveller Accommodation Unit of Clare County Council in relation to the new Traveller Accommodation Programme.
- Letter received from Fermoy Town Council in relation to a Notice of Motion adopted by that Council regarding the entitlement to vote at Local Authority elections.
- Letter of thanks received from Irish Water Safety regarding the Council’s financial contribution to that body.
- Letter received from Special Olympics Ireland seeking a Civic Reception to mark the 30th Anniversary of Special Olympics Ireland.
- Conferences and Seminars
- Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland 95th Annual Conference taking place at the Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo on 11th to 13th September 2008.
- "Local Government and Sustainable Economic Development" – Training Seminar being organised by Kadenza Consultancies and taking place at the Lord Bagenal Hotel, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow on 23rd to 25th September 2008.
- "Citizen First…using Technology to include ALL Citizens" – Conference being organised by the Mid West Regional Authority and taking place at the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis on 25th and 26th September 2008.
- 4th Annual Environment Ireland Conference taking place at the Croke Park Conference Centre on 9th and 10th September 2008.
- "Local Authority Financing – A crisis brewing, the challenge for Councillors" Seminar being organised by the Third Sector Forum and taking place at the Killarney Plaza Hotel, Kenmare Place, Co. Kerry on 16th to 18th October 2008.
- "Addiction Proofing Our Communities" – Fifth National Conference being organised by Kerry Life Education Ltd. and taking place at the Malton Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry on 2nd and 3rd October 2008.
- 2008 La Touche Legacy Seminar being organised by Greystones Town Council and taking place at the Charlesland Golf & Country Club Hotel, Greystones, Co. Wicklow on 3rd to 5th October 2008.
- Any Other Business
