Minutes of meeting between Dromroe Residents Committee and Cllr. Kieran O’Hanlon
Date: 30th May, 2011
Present: Kieran O’Hanlon, Skip, Martina Higgins, Owen O’Brien, Tom Kelly, Kieran Fay, Mary Rose Waters.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the handing over the estate from the developer Pat Keogh to Limerick City Council and to encourage community spirit.
Issues dealing with handing over the estate:
1/ Meeting with the Limerick City Council 16th May, 2011:
Members of the committee met with members of the Council. The Council have no issues taking over the estate, as a completed estate. A snag list is to be finalised and given to the developer. Residents are requested to inspect the immediate area outside their houses and bring any issues arising to the attention of the committee for inclusion on the snag list. Kieran O’Hanlon spoke to Pat Keogh on 30th May 2011. A meeting is to be scheduled between Pat Keogh and the residents committee.
2/ Wall dividing Dromroe and Drominbeg at end of estate:
Following an inspection of this wall by the residents committee, the developer and Limerick City Council Fire officer, the wall was deemed unsafe and has been partially removed. The developer has proposed rebuilding with a combination of block and railing. The residents committee will further discuss this issue with the developer at the proposed joint meeting.
3/ Fencing between Dromroe and ‘waste land’ at end of estate:
The conditions of the fence which should have been a temporary measure were raised and will be discussed with the developer.
4/ Waste land at end of estate:
The developer is considering a number of proposals for this area including a green area or a playground. The developer is considering seeking planning permission to construct further houses / apartments. The committee will raise this issue with the residents to determine their preferred options. It was discussed that a green area or a playground would encourage antisocial behaviour, and should planning permission be granted and construction not commenced, this sight could be left in it’s present derelict state.
5/ Place name at entrance of the estate:
It was discussed a name plate should be placed on one the arches at the entrance of the estate. Pat Keogh has agreed to do this.
6/ Numbering at each avenue:
It was proposed that the committee should discuss with Pat Keogh erecting a plaque at the entrance to each avenue showing the house numbers situated thereon.
7/ Management of the estate:
Following the handover of the estate to Limerick City Council, maintenance of the estate will become the responsibility of the residents. A grant is available to assist with maintenance costs. Prior to application for same it is a legal requirement to have two treasurers appointed. It was also proposed that a nominal fee would be requested from each residence on the estate.
Other issues discussed:
8/ Funday:
It was proposed that a funday be arranged for children of the area. It was
proposed that this could be organised between Richmond Rugby club and the all the residents of the Rhebogue area. Sponsorship for this event is to be sought by local businesses. 30th August 2011 is a possible date for this funday.
9/ Uses for the ‘Southall’:
As this premises is currently vacant and is in good repair it was offered to the committee as a venue for community events, proposals include Martial Arts, Scouts / girl guide meetings or any other uses that would further benefit the community. It was decided that this would be the venue for the next committee meeting.
10/ Ways to promote the estate:
It was suggested that a good way of promoting the estate would be to organise a welcome home party for Mark Quinn who recently reached the summit of Mount Everest. Mark is a resident of Dromroe.
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