SAMRA 2019 AGM 13 January 2020 1 Agenda Welcome & - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
SAMRA 2019 AGM 13 January 2020 1 Agenda Welcome & Introductions : David Turner Chair Address : Joan MacArthur Financial Report : Liam Handy SAMRA 2019 Overview : David Turner & Stephen Hurley Elections to Committee for
13 January 2020
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New items raised will be noted for follow up and potential inclusion in the 2020 SAMRA Agenda!
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Joan MacArthur & Liam Handy
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SAMRA’s Lorna Kelly interviewed on NewsTalk (August 2019) SAMRA Family Fun Day (June 2019) Roslyn Park School Planning Application (December 2019)
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2019
2018 2017 2016 1 INCOME
€7,312
€4,479 €4,874 €4,566 2 EXPENDITURE
€5,092
€2,059 €2,072 €1,570 3 EXCESS of Income over Expenditure
€2,220
€2,419 €2,802 €2,996 4 SURPLUS BROUGHT FORWARD
€13,307
€10,888 €8,085 €5,089 BALANCE SHEET AS ATYEAR END (SEPT)
€15,528
€13,307 €10,888 €8085 NET ASSETS
€15,528
€13,307 €10,888 €8,085
NEXT STEPS: AGM Majority Endorsement : Proposed: ……………………. Seconded: ……………………….
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David Turner
vTo protect the environs of SandymountVillage, Sandymount Strand &
vTo give the residents a voice, empowering & leveraging collective
vA platform to :
ØProvide visibility of proposals and development schemes ØProvide an integrated overview of schemes likely to impact the area ØSupport key decision points and dates, enabling SAMRA input
vTo enable residents to develop key messages and make critical input to
See www.samra.ie for further information
minutes and governance
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2019 Committee
with >80% read rate), Mailshots & leaflet drops (as required)
Membership & Communications
Funding
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Merrion
Local Councillors - Pembroke TDs & Senators – Dublin Bay South
Eoghan Murphy TD
Fine Gael Eoghan.murphy@oireachtas.ie
Jim O’Callaghan TD
Fianna Fail Jim.ocallaghan@oireachtas.ie
Kate O’Connell TD
Fine Gael Kate.oconnell@oireachtas.ie
Eamon Ryan TD
Green Party Eamon.ryan@oireachtas.ie
Kevin Humphreys SEN
Labour kevin.humphreys@oir.ie
Dermot Lacey
Labour
dermot.lacey@labour.ie
Claire O’Connor
Fianna Fail
Claire.Oconnor@Dublincity.Ie
James Geoghegan
Fine Gael
James.Geoghegan@dublincity.ie
Hazel Chu
Green Party
Hazel.Chu@dublincity.ie
Paddy McCartan
Fine Gael
paddy.mccartan@dublincity.ie
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Stephen Hurley
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TOPIC SUMMARYOF SAMRA ACTIVITIES IN 2019 STATUS AND NEXT STEPS FOR 2020
Poolbeg Incinerator
potential risk exposure in relation to emergency response procedure for scenarios external to plant site Seek further discussions with EPA to push for greater transparency and assurance
Sewage, Drainage and Flooding
reports (2 years)
treatment with Local Councillors*
Continued engagement and profile raising, in particular as part of upcoming Dublin City Development plan
Sandymount Strand, Beach & Irishtown Nature Reserve
general deterioration of facilities
protection recommendations and Ectocarpus seaweed clearance issues
future plans Continue to work together with DCC, Tidy Towns, beach cleaners and other
Strand and ensure protection and expansion of Nature Reserve
* SAMRA met with Local Councillors in September 2019 to discuss our priorities. Further detail and actions are available at www.samra.ie
Sandymount Strand – one of Dublin’s most important amenities – has sadly become neglected…
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TOPIC SUMMARYOF SAMRA ACTIVITIES IN 2019 STATUS AND NEXT STEPS FOR 2020
Bus Connects
Multiple responses to consultation regarding protection of key bus routes, continued North / South Dublin access and retention of trees on Merrion Road Continue engagement on proposals
Strand Road Traffic
Unit and DCC
runs’ with Councillors* Work with Garda and DCC to improve enforcement and safety
Sandymount Green Traffic Plan
Engaged with DCC team on proposals and sought updates from Councillors* Work with DCC to ensure implementation works for residents and local businesses
1870 Ordnance Survey map of Sandymount
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TOPIC SUMMARYOF SAMRA ACTIVITIES IN 2019 STATUS AND NEXT STEPS FOR 2020
Roslyn Park School Planning
focussing particularly on traffic and access issues
residents Monitor outcome of planning process and further engagement as required
Preservation of Architectural Conservation Area (ACA)
Continued work to raise profile of Sandymount as an ACA Continue work and engagement
Poolbeg West SDZ Planning Application
Approved by An Bord Pleanala subject to a number of conditions Continue monitoring of construction and adherence to planning conditions
Roslyn Park – site of planning application
Grand Canal Dock Residents’ Association
support
Local Councillors
priorities and discuss areas of mutual interest (see website and backup materials for detailed actions)
Garda Traffic Enforcement
Superintendent and Irishtown Community Policing Unit to raise issues on Strand Road and local traffic enforcement
Seafort Residents’ Association
affected by Roslyn Park planning application
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2019 2020 Joan MacArthur Chair (2014-2019) Nomination for re-election: Treasurer Liam Handy -Treasurer Nomination for re-election: Committee member Lorna Kelly - Planning Nomination for re-election: Planning David Turner - Secretary Offering nomination for Re-Election to Committee as Chair Stephen Hurley - Planning Nomination for re-election as Secretary Finian Loftus Not Standing Irene Duffy Lynch Nomination for re-election Paddy Dunne Nomination for re-election Fergus Murray Nomination for re-election *Co-opted for Project suport: Roisin Kelly; Eva Lloyd Eva Lloyd Nomination for Election Vacancies for New Members
AGM Majority Endorsement : Proposed: ………………………. Seconded: …………………….
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We have summarised the areas of work and priorities pursued by SAMRA in 2019
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www.samra.ie
What is SAMRA asking for ? SAMRA actions What can the Councillors do to help ? UPDATE 25-11-19
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Protection of Zostra Seagrass areas – raise public awareness Include notice on SAMRA website to raise awareness Erection of demarcation signage to enable self-policing
DONE – SAMRA TBA - COUNCILLORS
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Strand Beach frontage – is in a complete state of disrepair and neglect e.g.
Broken, missing handrails due to corrosion
SAMRA to consider organizing Community beach clean up
Strand, including fixing damaged and broken fixtures
encourage users of the Strand
FACILITATING AND PROMOTING
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Victoria Baths - upgrade Consider installation of a suitable Community art mural project – an approach has been made
BEEN WELL EXPLORED BY SAMRA
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Martello Tower – to make use of this UNESCO heritage amenity SAMRA to write to M.Doyle to add to DCC’s correspondence Advocate for transfer to public ownership and bring into appropriate use
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SEWAGE – to chart a a course of action which ultimately prevents the 1.5 spillages per month onto Sandymount’s “Blue Flag” Beach – (one of only 6 beaches in Ireland which cannot meet specification and which is an EU nature conservation area)
treatment plant
address the problem at all. The new INCOMING demand will again EXCEED the new upgrade capacity. The only solution is go seek additional residence capacity to accommodate rainwater “spike” discharges – which will require resource.
provide a ready made solution
received planning permission. Labour continuing to press for long promised expansion of Pembroke/Rathmines Drainage scheme
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PROTECTED LAND AREA – to uphold promises made prior to temporary use for the Incinerator Project to return this to “Original Condition” This has now been transferred to Irish Water which undermines and conflicts with the original Planning consent Provide clarity on the land ownership before long range commitments are made on transferred undertaking to Irish Water
use only by IRISH WATER and will then be restored.
What is SAMRA asking for ? SAMRA actions What can the Councillors do to help ? UPDATE 25-11-19
7 TRAFFIC – Unregulated HGV traffic has become a major source of SAFETY concern for most residents in Sandymount :
cyclists, HGVs running from Strand Road across the Sandymount village “rat-runs” SAMRA to write to new Superintendent in Donnybrook Tim Burke SAMRA to write to Dalata Hotel Group regarding Tara Towers site
weight restrictions for traffic entering the area
consider adding 24 hour restrictions on HGV (currently only 7am to 7pm)
axle trucks on Strand Road and number of fines issued
Tara Towers development
whether traffic plan in place and being adhered to
and follow up
8 TRAFFIC – Unregulated HGV traffic is causing damage across the Sandymount infrastructure, which are generally narrow, shallow foundation roads, suitable for pedestrian, car access only SAMRA to gather thoughts and evidence in preparation for City Development Plan in 2020 Challenge the EVOLVED designation of main arterial road which is the root cause of the issue
and follow up
9 SANDYMOUNT VILLAGE – clarity on the Village green plan, to remove the stress and concern for residents and traders Respond to the SAMRA letter with the DEFINED plan which was costed as the basis for the work programme
What is SAMRA asking for ? SAMRA actions What can the Councillors do to help ? UPDATE 25-11-19
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To support the AIMS of SAMRA and prevent the continuing erosion
area SAMRA to gather thoughts and evidence regarding densification and height in planning applications in preparation for City Development Plan in 2020 Planning applications are continually referencing the government “Densification” strategy as a justification in marginal situations. This provision requires carefully judged application – beyond the absolute specifics of the planning regulations Councillors are asked to be aware and monitor
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“Roddy’s Yard” & “Tram Sheds” Have they been added to the listed buildings register ? COUNCILLOR UPDATE being sought
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St John’s Church Hall Has this been added to the listed buildings register ? COUNCILLOR UPDATE : yet to be added
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Assistance with overall cleanliness Continued engagement with STTC Illegal window cleaning posters on pillar boxes Graffitti across the Strand facilities COUNCILLOR UPDATE : will seek removal as requested