GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of a GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Wednesday 2nd February 2005 at 7.00 p.m.

 

Present                         Mr. T M Crookall (Chairman)

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Mr. R Gimbert

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. J E Lightfoot

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P Pugh

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney                               

                                                                                                                                   

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                                                                               

MINUTES                      04/410                The Minutes of the meeting held on 6th January 2005 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

FESTOON                     04/411                Reference was made back to Minute 04/375 and

LIGHTING                                                the Town Clerk advised that a quotation had been received from Rosedale Lighting Limited specialist in low voltage lighting with regard to the possible provision of festoon lighting in Atholl Place, Michael Street and along the Promenade.  It was AGREED that the written proposal be copied to members for their consideration in due course.

 

HOUSING                     04/412                Reference was made back to Minute 04/384 and

CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE             Ms. Hardman referred to the recent meeting with other local authorities and the Department with regard to housing matters and the proposed rent for local authority housing for the financial year commencing April 2005.  It appeared the Department intended to approach the Council of Ministers with a recommendation for a 5% increase although local authorities as a whole supported a higher increase.  It seemed unlikely for political reasons that a substantial increase would be approved by Government.  Comment was made that the local authority housing stock on the Island could be better managed in the sense that it should provide accommodation for those in need. 

 

DOG FOULING            04/413                Mrs. Sweeney tabled a paper dog scoop bag which was used in County Meath, Ireland and referred to the Irish scheme where these recyclable dog bags were issued to school children in an attempt to better educate the owner in cleaning up after dog fouling.  It was AGREED that the Town Clerk investigate the cost of the bags for possible use around the town. 

 

                                                                  The Chairman referred to the recently fenced off play area on the headlands and indicated that dog owner had allowed their dogs into the play area whilst their children were using the equipment.  This defeated the object of attempting to keep dogs out of play areas.  It was urged that residents respect the fenced off area and refrain from taking dogs inside the gate. 

 

                                                                  The Town Clerk referred to a recent letter received from Diana Beckerson in which she applauded the Commissioners in providing dog bins and dog bags and requested whether additional bins and bags could be provided at other more central locations in the town.  Mrs. Beckerson referred to the visit of friends who were concerned at the amount of dog fouling around the town and enquired as to what more could be done to improve the situation.  It was AGREED that an appropriate response be sent to Mrs. Beckerson.

 

LAND AT MARINE      04/414                The Town Clerk referred back to Minute 04/390

PARADE                                                   and reported that he had met with the Commissioners advocate the previous day regarding certain matters in respect of the proposed sale of land at Marine Parade.  The advocates response was awaited and would be discussed in due course. 

 

ROAD TRAFFIC           04/415                The Town Clerk referred to three Orders made

REGULATION ACT                                 by the Minister for the Department of Transport namely Statutory Document Number 42/05 Patrick Street (Peel) (Temporary Imposition of One-way Traffic) Order 2005, Statutory Document Number 43/05 Ballaquane Road (Peel) (Temporary Suspension of Parking Places) Order 2005 and Statutory Document Number 44/05 Patrick Street (Peel) (Temporary Suspension of Parking Places) Order 2005.  Arising therefrom it was noted that the closure had not been properly processed by the Department of Transport and would require re-advertising.  NOTED

                                                                 

                                                                  The Town Clerk referred to receipt of a draft Order under the 1985 Act entitled Peel (Various Roads) (Reserved Parking Places) (Revocation) Order 2005. The draft referred to the deletion of two reserved parking spaces at Westlands and Rheast Bridson.  The Commissioners had no objection to the Order.

 

PUBLIC HEALTH         04/416               The Town Clerk referred to a letter issued by

ACT 1990                                                 the Environmental Health Officer on behalf of the Commissioners to Mr. Lyle and Miss Ryan of 15 Church Street, Peel in respect of defects to the chimney stack which caused the ingress of rain water to the adjoining premises at 17 Church Street, Peel.  It was noted that the occupiers had been given twenty eight days from the receipt of this letter to abate the nuisance.  NOTED.

 

VIKING                         04/417                Members considered a further letter from Mr.

LONGHOUSE                                          Mansell, Environmental Health Officer regarding possible action in respect of safe guarding adjacent residents to the Viking Longhouse.  Mr. Mansell the Environmental Health Officer had indicated that such action might include the service of a formal notice under Section 24 of the Building Control Act 1991.  There was a difficulty in who the notice would be served on bearing in mind doubts as to ownership of the Viking Longhouse.  The Town Clerk indicated that a letter had been received from Mrs. Hannan concerning this matter and it was noted that the building would hopefully be sold in the near future.  The Board AGREED to defer the issues of any formal notice pending further progress regarding the sale.

 

 

 

 

HOUSING (FLATS)      04/418                The Board approved the registration of flats 6,

REGULATIONS 1982                              7, 8, 11 ,12 and 13 Magher Drine, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel following inspection by the Environmental Health Technician.

 

PLANNING                   04/419                The following planning applications were

APPLICATIONS (FOR COMMENT)      considered for comment as follows:-

 

                                                                  PA 05/00078/B First floor extension internal and window alterations to provide twenty five self contained apartments in lieu of the existing thirty bedsit units, Westlands, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/00096/B Erection of a flat roof link between kitchen/utility and conservatory to rear, 28 St. Germans Place, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/00122/B Erection of dwelling with integral garage, site of former dwelling known as Dalemount, Peveril Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/00131/B Erection of porch/shower extension to rear of dwelling, 19 Ballellis, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/00149/B Removal of two sections of low walling and creation of two parking spaces, Seahaven and The Priory, Ballaquane Avenue, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 04/02444/B The Planning Committee had received amended plans in respect of Street Heritage Limited application for alterations and conversion of former betting shop and office to a café/tea rooms on ground floor and two apartments on upper floor and alteration to highway at 41 Michael Street, Peel.  The amended plans were noted and the Commissioners had no objection thereto.

 

PLANNING                   04/420                The following decisions had been notified by

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                          the Planning Committee:-

 

                                                                  PA 04/02425/B Proposed conservatory on rear elevation, 4 Links Close, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Corlett.  APPROVED.

 

                                                                  PA 04/002252/B Erection of conservatory on rear elevation, 17 Ballellis, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Pearson.  APPROVED.

 

 

PA 04/1414                    04/421                The Town Clerk indicated that a letter had been

16/16a MICHAEL STREET                      received from Mr. G F Crowe requesting the Commissioners support in his lodging of an Appeal regarding the Planning Committee’s refusal at the review stage to permit the installation of ceramic tiles to the front elevation of 16/16a Michael Street, Peel.  It was AGREED that a letter of support be issued. 

 

PA 04/01594/A              04/422                The Town Clerk indicated that an Appeal had been lodged by the Mr. R B M Quayle in respect of the refusal for approval in principle for the redevelopment of existing building presently used as a garage/workshop for the construction of semi-detached dwelling with car parking and service areas at Stanley Mount and Circular Road, Peel.  NOTED

 

PA 04/0982/B                 04/423                The Town Clerk indicated that the appointed

ON APPEAL                                             inspector had considered the Appeal of Mr. C Cover for the erection of a dwelling to replace existing garage on land adjacent to 15 Christian Street, Peel.  The Appeal had been dismissed and the decision of the Planning Committee to refuse the application was confirmed.  NOTED

 

QUEEN’S BATON        04/424                The Town Clerk referred to a letter received

RELAY                                                      from Mr. Robin Oake on behalf of the Commonwealth Games Association of the Isle of Man.  It was noted that the baton would be run through all seventy one Commonwealth Countries after it’s send off by Her Majesty the Queen from Buckingham Palace on 14th March 2005.  The baton would arrive on the Island on the evening of 21st March and would be paraded through every junior school before onward travel to Northern Ireland.  The baton would conclude its journey through the Island at Peel Clothworkers School on Wednesday 23rd March and it had been suggested that it could be run through the streets of Peel ending with a concluding reception at the House of Manannan.  Mr. Oake enquired whether the Commissioners would arrange an appropriate reception.  After discussion it was AGREED that a reception could be organised by the Commissioners hopefully utilising the House of Manannan premises. 

 

STREET                         04/425                The Manx Electricity Authority had reported the

LIGHTING                                                need to replace street lighting at Cooil Ushtey.  The Members AGREED that a street light at its junction with the main Ramsey Road be replaced with a new fitting at a cost of £250 plus VAT.  It was AGREED that the two further lights further into the Barford Estate be left. 

 

PARISH                         04/426                The Town Clerk referred to a letter from the

PARTNERSHIP                                        Department of Transport concerning a parish partnership.  A pilot scheme had taken place with Malew Commissioners and the Department relating to increasing road safety under the Road Safety Initiative Report issued in 2004.  The partnership involved the Department supplying Authorities for month long periods with a speed radar gun and appropriate signs.  Approaching vehicles within the town would activate the sign which would display their speed and an optional happy or sad face.  The matter was discussed at some length as to whether the Commissioners wished to avail itself of the partnership arrangement.  Mr. Lightfoot expressed his opposition to the matter and cited that the Police should patrol and control the speeding vehicles within town.  After discussion the Board by a majority supported the initiative and AGREED that it wished to take part.

 

RE-CYCLE BINS          04/427                The Town Clerk referred to the community recycle bins at the Creg Malin Hotel.  The owner intended to convert the public house into private apartments and now wished for the bins to be removed.  The Recycling Officer at the Department had enquired whether the Commissioners were able to assist in relocating the recycling site at a nearby location.  After discussion it was AGREED that the recycling bins could be located on the grass verge beneath the grass bank with lane above the Creg Malin Hotel.  It was AGREED that the Department be offered this site.  Arising therefrom Mr. Gimbert referred to the 90% rebate provided by government in respect of waste delivered to the incinerator.  Mr. Gimbert enquired whether the rebate could be obtained by the Commissioners if we weighed the rubbish at source.  If this were the case then it would provide income to possibly look at other measures including kerbside collections and additional recycling initiatives.  It was AGREED that enquiries be made to the Department as to the rebate and whether it could be received subject to local authorities weighing the refuse at source. 

 

POLICE                         04/428                The Town Clerk indicated that Chief

PRESENTATION TO LOCAL                 Inspector Gary Roberts of the Isle of Man

AUTHORITIES                                         Constabulary would make a presentation to all local authorities on 24th February 2005 at 7.30p.m. in the Strathallan Suite, Promenade, Douglas.  The meeting would deal with anti social behaviour orders, prevention of crime through environmental design and the re-structuring of the Isle of Man Constabulary.  It was AGREED that Mrs. Pugh, Ms. Hardman and the Town Clerk attend the meeting. 

 

                                                                  This part of the meeting ended at 8.00p.m.