Thanks to all the residents who attended the 2014 AGM of Ashefield Residents Assocation. Special thanks to Cllr. Ken Glynn who attended the meeting also.
The accounts were presented and it was reported that the closing balance at the end of 2013 was €3917.97.Expenses incurred during the year included grass cutting, repairs to the boundary wall near the entrance of the estate, and meeting room rental. It was noted that the account details have been published on this website.
It was proposed to reduce the household contribution to €20 this year, down from €30.
A number of other proposals were presented at the meeting:
- Gauge interest in the establishment of a neighbourhood watch / text alert system in the estate. It was noted that this would only be feasible if there was interested from a large proportion of residents and following a public meeting in the future.
- Ask Westmeath Co. Co. to carry out repairs to the boundary fence adjacent to the C-link road/Western Bypass
- Erection of additional signage regarding dog fouling
- Discuss a plan of action for the overgrown green area adjacent to the C-link road.
Other business
- Manhole cover outside number 4 on the front has dipped down and requires action
- Dog fouling and dogs without leashes is a growing problem – residents are encouraged to contact the Westmeath Co. Co. dog warden to report instances
Thank to Cllr. Glynn to who took actions regarding the additional signage, repairs to the boundary fence, and to follow up on questions regarding the overgrown green area adjacent to the C-link road.
Volunteers for the committee were sought. No new candidates were identified. The current committee members were re-elected.
Requests for volunteers and help with the 2014 collection were encouraged. Collections will take place within the coming weeks. It was also noted that residents can avail of the Paypal facility on www.ashefield.com
Slides from the AGM may be viewed below.