The following points were raised:

·         Cllr Scahill asked for an update on Roscommon County Council’s plans for Columbarium Walls to be approved for Roscommon Cemeteries.  Some graveyards are willing to pilot.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator stated there was no update and for the matter to be raised at the Plenary meeting.

·         Cllr Scahill raised the issue of overhanging trees in graveyards that are not situated in the graveyard and the potential damage to headstones.   He asked if there was a grant to support damaged headstones.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator advised that the overhanging trees are mainly on private property and we cannot get access. He will find out if any grants available.

·         Cllr Scahill stated that he had received requests from groups where schools and churches are seeking speed reduction measures and safe crossing zones in their villages. 

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator to discuss with Active Travel.

·         Cllr Scahill asked for an update on the plan for Ballyleague.

Cllr Fitzmaurice requested that the trees be removed from the footpaths to allow wheelchair access and a temporary repair completed until project gets underway

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator advised design is being completed in the Roads Department and he will provide Members with a copy when he has the drawings. 

·         Cllr Scahill enquired about salt bins for Resident Associations.  The Associations need to be made aware of the procedure.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator advised this will be going to SPC for and a policy to be drawn up for the County.

·         Cllr Fitzmaurice called for an update on the pedestrian traffic lights at the Square in Castlerea.  He stated that the lights were broken for more than three months and the public were very frustrated.  He called for temporary mobile lights whilst waiting for repair.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator advised that because the lights were old, it was not straightforward to repair.  However, he confirmed that they will be repaired by Thursday 23^rd January.

·         Cllr Fitzmaurice praised the work done by Roscommon County Council during the recent cold snap.   He asked if it was possible for the IFA to come on board to help out, as they do in some other counties to assist the Council in areas that they cannot get to.  Are Roscommon County Council willing to meet with IFA to discuss?

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator advised Cllr Fitzmaurice to bring this to the Plenary Meeting.

·         Cllr Fitzmaurice asked if the footpaths on Main St and Patrick St in Castlerea could be power washed.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator will look into this under Public Realm.

·         Cllr Dineen requested an update on letter previously written requesting climbing lane at N60 Oran

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator had not received any update and will follow up.

·         Cllr Dineen urged for Roscommon County Council to move forward with the negotiations with the landowners at Baslick Graveyard.  Progress had been made with previous Area Engineer.  It is currently very inconvenient for people and nowhere to turn.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator stated that there will be two new Area Engineers starting soon and is hopeful that this can progress. 

·         Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator requested that Members send in details of roads that they want included on the Roads Programme within the next week.

·         Cllr Waldron discussed a training course in Galway for Community Alert Groups or individuals concerning crime and crime prevention.  Contact Cllr Waldron for further information.

·         Cllr Waldron expressed concerns over the stretch of road from the Halting Site to the Railway Station in Castlerea.  It is very narrow and dangerous and there has been three fatalities over the last number of years.  It needs urgent attention.  He would like to discuss this further at the next meeting.