News and information for residents of Ashefield, Mullingar, Ireland
Hello all, you can use this direct link to contribute towards the upkeep of the estate: paypal.me/ashefield
Many thanks to everyone who contribute – we publish the accounts of Ashefield Residents Association every year and review them in the AGM. Your valuable contribution goes towards the upkeep of estate common areas that are the responsibility of the residents e.g. grass cutting and general maintenance.
Thanks to everyone who attended the 2016 AGM of Ashefield Residents Association which was held in the Newbury Hotel in Mullingar on Wed 25 May 2016. If you were unable to attend but are interested in contributing to the residents association or have suggestions & ideas to help improve the estate, please feel free to send an email to info [at] ashefield.com, add a comment on this website, or contact us via the Facebook page.
Slides from the AGM:
Thanks to all the residents who attended the 2013 AGM of Ashefield Resident’s Association. We also want to thank Cllr. Ken Glynn who also participated in this meeting and provided valuable input.
Joe Gettings, Chairperson of Ashefield Residents Association, chaired the meeting and shared a presentation outlining the agenda items as follows:
The points discussed at the meeting were as follows
Accounts summary 2013
The 2012 accounts were presented and all expenditure items were detailed [see the presentation for details] . Projected expenditure for 2013 was also discussed ( primarily grass cutting and upkeep of the estate common areas ). The main works carried out during 2012/2013 to date involved the maintenance of the green areas within the estate and replacement of missing signage.
It was agreed that the boundary wall adjacent to the apartments near the entrance of Ashefield requires attention. Through the Chair, the committee took an action to seek quotes from potential contractors for the repair of the blockwork and pier cappings for the wall only. It was noted that any proposed additional work inside or outside the boundary wall could not be undertaken as it would be the clear responsibility of the apartment owners or Westmeath County Council. It was also agreed that following a review of the quotes received by the committee, the contractor offering the best value would be selected to undertake the work.
Volunteers were identified to help collect this years contributions towards the upkeep of the common areas of the estate. A note regarding this year’s collection was distributed in the fortnight before the AGM and also posted on ashefield.com . In addition to this, Credit Union and Westmeath County Council grants have been applied for. It was noted that the €30 annual contribution / household in Ashefield is low compared to Petitswood Manor (€100), Lakepoint (€100), and Sherwood Park (€50).
It was agreed to retain the services of the existing contractor to the high quality and value of the work carried out.
No new nominations for the 2013 committee were received and the existing committee members were re-elected.
Joe Gettings (Chairperson)
David Conroy (Secretary)
John Scales (Treasurer)
Maria Colvert (Collection of contributions)
Martin Tourish (Collection of contributions)
Keith Nolan (Web admin)
Concerns regarding the green area adjacent to the C-Link road were discussed. In particular, it was pointed out it is unclear who has responsibility for this area. A number of potential uses for this area and immediate actions regarding grass cutting were outlined. Cllr. Ken Glynn offered to ask a representative from Westmeath County Council to meet him and committee members at the estate to assess this area.
Issues regarding the access lane between Ashefield and Abbeylands were raised. It was agreed that no action could be considered until the views of all residents in Ashefield regarding the lane access could be surveyed.
It was agreed that dog fouling is a growing problem in the estate. Dog owners must remove their pets’ waste from public places and dispose of it in a proper manner. Signage advertising the law regarding this is clearly displayed at the entrance of the estate. It was also noted that dog littering does not only have to be witnessed to be reported; dog owners that do not carry a litter bag/pooper scooper when walking dogs can be reported also.
The meeting attendees were thanked and the meeting was adjourned at 8.45pm.
Ashefield Residents Association held their 2012 AGM on April 26th in The Newbury Hotel, Green Bridge, Mullingar.
1. Meeting Opening
The meeting was opened by Mr. Joe Gettings, Treasurer.
2. Accounts for 2011
The accounts for 2011 were presented by Treasurer Mr. Joe Gettings. (Full accounts available on www.ashefield.com.) These were unopposed and accepted.
3. Annual contribution for upkeep-of green areas
The residents contribution is currently €30 per house. It was pointed out that is the lowest in Mullingar. Other estate contributions range from €50 to €100. It was decided to leave the annual contribution at €30 per house.
4. Additional Remedial Works
The prospect of engaging in additional remedial works in the estate such as replacement of the house number street signs and repair to the estate walls near the Ashe Road entrance was discussed. As there is sufficient funds to complete the grass cutting for 2012, it was decided that these activities would be undertaken if estimated additional cost of this activity was collected in 2012.
5. New Constitution
The Treasurer, Joe Gettings presented a new constitution for discussion. However the quorum of 10 persons required to adopt the new constitution was not present. Therefore the discussion was suspended until a quorum could be convened. Full details of the constitution is available at www.ashefield.com.
6. Election of new committee
Mr Joe Gettings stepped down from the position as Treasurer. The election of the association officers for 2012 commenced.
7. Closing of meeting
The meeting was then closed
The next Ashefield residents’ association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 8pm in the Newbury Hotel, Mullingar.
Every resident is invited to attend, contribute ideas, highlight problems, and have an important say in the management of the estate. The committee comprises ordinary residents from the estate who volunteer their time and expertise for free. If you might be considering getting more involved, this would be an ideal opportunity to do so.
The draft agenda is as follows.
More items for the agenda are encouraged. Feel free to use the comments area below or send an email to info@165.227.235.101.
Ashefield’s resident association’s annual general meeting took place in the Newbury Hotel on Thursday July 2nd, 2009. Cllr. Robert Troy was also in attendance. Below are the minutes: