KILMINCHY HOMEOWNERS AGM 2019

Below are the draft minutes from the Kilminchy Management Company Limited Annual General Meeting held on 28 March 2019 in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise.

DRAFT Minutes / Notes of AGM, 28 March 2019

Present: all directors; S. McGrath (accountant); 15 members; in attendance Councillor
Pauline Madigan.
Chair: Michael MacMahon (proposed by Sean Roddy)
The chair introduced the meeting with an observation on the extent of work undertaken by
the directors, entirely without remuneration. In particular, he emphasised the invaluable role
of the company secretary, Murt Moriarty.
1. The 2017 financial statements were approved nem. con., following their presentation by
Shay McGrath (accountant). The 2018 accounts will be ready by April 2019.
2. The tabled budget for 2019 was approved, with 20 for and 1 against (including proxies).
Several members expressed serious dissatisfaction with the standard of litter picking,
especially in the area around the lakes.
3. The 2019 fees were set at €100, with 21 for and none against.
4. AOB. A. It was agreed that the 2018 accounts be presented at an EGM within 4 months of
the present meeting
B. The wisdom of installing seats around the lake was challenged on the grounds of
the likelihood of anti-social behaviour. It was stated that the lighting in the area is currently
inadequate. There was a discussion about installing CCTV.
C. It was agreed that a wayleave at 4-5 Colliers Lane should be made more tidy, with
the scrub growth at least topped.
D. It was agreed that street signs are inadequate. The issue is noted in the pending
Green Infrastructure document.
E. Councillor Madigan stated that she is putting a motion to Council about the work
which is needed on the roundabouts. The roundabouts are acknowledged by Council to be
their responsibility. She is prepared to give €500 to a suitable project on the estate subject to
the satisfactory completion of paperwork.
F. A resident of Castle Mews questioned the role of the Management Company
regarding the loud playing of music and anti-social behaviour late at night. There was
consensus that the Gardai are responsible for dealing with this issue.
G. A resident of Lakeside Gardens brought up the issue of drug dealing and using in
that area.
H. An update on the proposal to take out a new lease on unit 7, to be used as an
office and a meeting area, will be available in a few weeks time.
5. S. Roddy and M. Moriarty resigned as directors and were re-elected following nomination
and seconding. B. Meehan and M. MacMahon also resigned and were re-elected following
nomination and seconding. Edel Heeran and John Cowhig were elected as directors
following nomination and seconding. All elections were unopposed.