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Waste: Residents were encouraged

to recycle more and importantly to

recycle properly. The fees that we

all pay will reduce if Householders

use the Green bins, placing the

correct materials in them only.

Locks on the bin-sheds will bechanged before the end of the

summer.

Landscaping: The standard of the

landscaping was considered to be

very poor. OFPM is to get quotes

for new landscapers and to include

the Residents Committee in

deciding on the selection of new

service providers. The Residents

Committee met with Therese on

30th June to outline areas for

planting and the areas in need of

care.

Road surfacing: Mr. Neville stated

that the Avenue would be tarmacd

before the end of the year and that

a new temporary roundabout would

be installed at the junction of the

Avenue & Crescent.

ReportonAGMheldThursday20thMay2010intheHeritageCentre,Saggart.This year the Saggarts Management

Company AGM was held in the

Saggart Village Heritage Centre.

Thanks to the key holders of the

Centre for providing us with the

venue for free.

The attendance at the AGM was low

with respect to the number of units

that are present in Millrace.

However, the participation and

engagement was excellent between

residents and those present from

the Managing Agents (OFarrell

Property Management) and one of

the two directors of the

Management Company, Mr Seamus

Neville (Millrace developer).

The Residents Committee has been

lobbying for the attendance of Mr

Neville and the Auditor at the AGM

as we felt that in previous years,

progress/clarity could not be

found in relation to a number of

matters. Unfortunately, the

auditor cancelled his attendance at

short notice. A motion went from

those present that in future, it

would be mandatory that anAuditor be present and that OFPM

should seek to ensure good value

for money by annually procuring

quotes for audit services as well

as all other services in relation to

Millrace.

The most relevant issues arising

from the meeting were as follows:

Service fees: Concern was

expressed at the amount of fees

that have yet to be paid and the

number of Households in arrears.

A debt collector has been

employed to progress this issue

and the Managing Agent will be

sympathetic if Householders in

difficulty show willingness to

address their service debt.

We are having a Millrace Know Your

Neighbour social day on Sunday, August22nd for all Millrace residents, adults and

children alike.

Exact location to be confirmed but it will be

held on one of the open green areas withinthe estate.

An afternoon of fun and food is planned with

plenty of activities for the kids. Itll be a

great way to get out and meet your

neighbours.

All you need to do is come along with a

blanket or chairs, a BBQ or sandwiches, a

few drinksreally whatever you fancy!

Hope to see you there!

Can you help in anyway?

Do you have any

experience in organisingfun events for children such

as face-painting, equipment

for games, for children bigand small? Are you a BBQ King perhaps?

Volunteers needed! If you can help out in the organisation

of the day in any way please contact us at:

[email protected].

Millrace Know Your Neighbour DaySunday, 22nd August

I n s i de th i s

i s sue :

Know Your

Neighbour Day

1

AGM Update 1

Bin shed codes

Luas Update

2

Neighbourhood

Watch Scheme &

Home Security

3

Millrace Planting

Day & Saggart

Spring Clean

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Millrace Residents

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Spe c i a l po i n t s o f i n t e r e s t : KnowYour

NeighbourDaySunday,22ndAugust

AGMUpdate Millrace

NeighbourhoodWatchScheme

Management Company AGM Report


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Public lighting: The Residents Committee

have actively been pursuing Sabre Electrical

on a weekly basis and it was hoped the

lights would be operational shortly. This

finally happened on July 6th!

Parking: Many residents voiced concernsover the potential health and safety hazard

of residents parking on both sides of the

Avenue and parking fully on areas in the

Crescent. This practice will have to stop.

Options to be looked at will include the

painting of yellow lines and the use of a

clamping company. Planted containers may

be placed at key points in the estate to

discourage car owners from parking on the

footpaths and blocking access for children

and parents with buggies.

Signage in Millrace: It was suggested that

the estate needs a proper, permanent name

plaque at the entrance to the estate. Mr

Neville said he would cover the cost of such

a plaque if the Residents could persuade the

Council to allow its placement.

Rathcoole Park/Swiftbrook Park: There was

no update available on this issue. It seems

that the residents in the estate are not

being consulted by the Council in relation to

the direct access from Saggart Village/MillRoad through our grounds into the new

park. The Residents Committee are to seek

a meeting with the Council to express our

concerns. Issues to be resolved include

access and public liability cover.

AGM Report cont.d

As you know locks and codes have been placed on the bin sheds this year. This

initiative by the Residents Committee has been very successful and waste charges in

Millrace will reduce by around 20% compared to 2009. This gives an opportunity toclear the debt held by Saggart Management Company and additionally to put some

money into a sinking fund for painting and other capital items.

As of last month new codes have begun to be issued for the bin-sheds. We remindparents not to give the codes to children as bin-sheds can be unhygienic and potentially

dangerous places for children to congregate.

Householders should ensure that they recycle correctly by only depositing paper andplastics in the green bins. Please tear up and fold up cardboard boxes. Do not insert

glass or aluminium cans in the green bins. The nearest bottle and aluminium cans

bottle bank to the development are at the back of the Avoca store carpark in Rathcoole.

Get Money Back on Service Charges

We also remind residents that as part of Budget 2010 the Government will scrap the tax

relief on bin charges. This tax credit can be claimed retrospectively and amounts to

20% of the total bin charge to a maximum of 80 per year. Forms are available onwww.revenue.ie.

Bin Shed Codes

The long-awaited Citywest Extension to the Luas Red Line is finally nearing completion.

The Citywest extension will branch off from the existing Belgard stop and includes four additional stops: Fettercairn,

Cheeverstown, Citywest Campus, Fortunestown, before terminating at Saggart. A Park and Ride Facility will be located at the

Cheeverstown stop. Most residents will have noticed that work is well underway on the line in Citywest and the Saggart terminus

at the junction of Fortunestown Lane and Garter Lane, adjacent to Citywest Hotel. The extension will provide a much-needed

direct link to the city centre and is expected to be fully operational by 2011. For more information, check the Rail Procurement

Agency (RPA) website: http://www.rpa.ie/en/projects/luas_citywest/Pages/default.aspx

The RPA has recently published Update No.5 on the Luas Red Line Extension to Citywest:

In relation to Area 2 (N82 to Saggart) site clearance works, utility protection, boundary treatment, drainage, ducting and track

formation works are now complete in these areas. Works have also commenced across the junction at the entrance of Carrig Court

estate and track laying is expected to be complete in the coming weeks. Track laying is complete from the Fortunestown stop to

the end of the line at Saggart. The construction of the platforms at Fortunestown and Saggart and the adjacent electrical sub-

station are progressing well. Road markings, signing and lining will commence at the road junctions in the coming months.

Landscaping works will also commence in this area later in the year.

To sign up for Luas Construction Updates simply submit your details via: E-mail: [email protected] Freephone: 1800 67 64 64

Freepost: PR Department, RPA, Parkgate Street, FREEPOST, Dublin 8.

Luas Red Line Extension to Citywest


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Stop Be on your guard when answering the door to a stranger. Dont let anyone in

until you are satisfied you know who they are and what they want. Ifnecessary, check their story.

ALWAYS keep the door locked while you use the phone, or ask them to call

later when you have someone else with you.

Dont leave strangers by an open door.

If you let anyone in STAY with them at all times.

DONT part with money, documents or other things, whatever they say.

IF YOU ARE SUSPICIOUS, CALL THE POLICE

Think DONT let workmen do any jobs without getting more than one estimate.

OFFICIAL ORGANISATIONS usually write before they call, have you had a letter?

IN EMERGENCIES Officials may call without appointment. CHECK THEIR IDENTITY CARDS.

DONT let anyone pressure you to let them in.

IF IN DOUBT, KEEP THEM OUT

Go ONLY let people in when you have done all the checks you can.

REMEMBER YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST

Practical Tips for Security

at your Front Door

Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

Thanks to the many residents who expressed an interest in joining a Neighbourhood Watch scheme for Millrace, we aredelighted to announce that a Residents Information Evening will take place on 19th August in the Heritage Centre, SaggartVillage. Garda Frank Howe, Community Liaison Officer for Saggart/ Rathcoole, will lead the meeting and share his experienceof running similar schemes in other communities.

Neighbourhood Watch is a self help crime prevention and community safety programme for urban areas. Its aims are simple:to reduce opportunity for crime by improving personal and home security, and fostering a community spirit where neighbourslook out for each other and report suspicious activities to the Gardai if necessary.

As a member of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, you can play a part in making Millrace a safer place to live. You will notneed to attend lots of meetings, nor will you be asked to take any risks, or confront anyone suspicious yourself! All you haveto do is be a good neighbour and dont leave it to others to take responsibility.

Whats in it for you?

A wealth of practical information and advice is available to members who are interested in improving their personal safety andsecurity of their homes, vehicles and other property. All members will receive a comprehensive handbook which includes aHome & Vehicle Security Survey, information about tackling anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, internet security etc.You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions of Garda Howe and his colleagues about what you can do to makeyour home and family safer.

What next?

1. Come to the meeting on August 19th; its the perfect way to prepare for the darker evenings of autumn and winter.

2. Meet your neighbours and agree to support a Millrace Neighbourhood Watch scheme.

Listen to the advice from experts in crime prevention and play an active part in protecting your community.

19th August, 8pm

Heritage Centre,

Saggart Village

(to left of church)

Residents

Meeting forNeighbourhood

Watch

RATHCOOLE GARDA STATION

Main Line: 01 666 7900

24hr Line 01 458 9111


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Millrace Planting Day

To contact us or subscribe to our newsletter please email [email protected]

MillraceResidentsCommittee:Workingonyourbehalfasaliaisonbetweenallresidentsandtheestatesmanagingagent,OFarrellPropertyManagement(OFPM). OurobjectiveistorepresenttheviewsofresidentsonthemajorissueswhichaffectMillraceandtoencourage,supportanddriveforimprovementswhichwillbenefittheestateasawhole.

Ahugethankyoutoeveryonewhotookpartandwelldone!WehopetoseeyoualloutagainforanotherguerillagardeningsessionduringtheAutumn.

Saggart Spring Clean

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