GENERAL MEETING

 

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

 

Present                         Mr. R M Crookall (Chairman)

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Mr. R Gimbert

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mr. J E Lightfoot

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney       

 

Apologies                     Mrs. P Pugh

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin                 

                                                                                                                                   

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                                                                               

CHAIRMAN’S              04/444                The Chairman welcomed Members and Press to

WELCOME                                              the first meeting of March and wished to convey his thanks to Peel Golf Club for their kind invitation to the gentleman’s annual dinner. 

 

MINUTES                      04/445                The Minutes of the meeting held on 2nd February 2005 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

FESTOON                     04/446                Reference was made back to Minute 04/411 and

LIHGTING                                                it was AGREED that the Technical Officer should liaise with Members over the lighting requirements for the future.  It was noted that a provision had been made in the 2005/2006 budget to address this issue.

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom it was AGREED that the festoon decorative lighting in Michael Street and Atholl Place be switched off.

 

TOWN WARDEN         04/447                The Town Clerk advised that he would place an

APPOINTMENT                                      advert in the following week’s press to advertise for the position of Town Warden. 

 

PUBLIC HEALTH         04/448                The Town Clerk referred back to Minute 04/416

ACT 1990                                                 and indicated that a formal notice to carry out necessary works to the chimney stack had been signed for onward service on the occupiers of 15 Church Street, Peel.  NOTED

VIKING                         04/449                Reference was made back to Minute 04/417 and

LONGHOUSE                                          the Town Clerk read out the contents of an E-mail letter from the occupier of an adjacent property to the Longhouse building regarding her concerns over the lack of action in respect of steps to alleviate the problem of falling masonry from the Longhouse building. 

 

                                                                  After discussion the Board AGREED that the Trustee of the Viking Longhouse Association namely Mr. Cowley be served with an appropriate Notice to carry out necessary repairs under Section 24 of the Building Control Act 1991.  It was AGREED that Mrs. Hannan, MHK be forwarded a copy of the Notice.

 

QUEEN’S BATON        04/450                Reference was made back to Minute 04/424 and

RELAY                                                      a discussion ensued over the timing and numbers for a reception on behalf of the Commonwealth Games Association of the Isle of Man with regard to the Queen’s Baton.    It was noted that Ms. Hardman would contact Mr. Oake, Chairman of the Association with regard to this matter. 

 

PARISH                         04/451                Reference was made back to Minute 04/426 and

PARTNERSHIP                                        it was queried whether the Board had previously agreed to take part in the partnership scheme with the Department of Transport.  It was AGREED to ascertain how the partnership worked by contacting Malew Parish Commissioners. 

 

RECYCLE BINS            04/452                Reference was made back to Minute 04/427 and it was noted that the Commissioners concerns over the suggested location of the recycle bins on the pavement area of the Creg Malin car park was not supported despite the Department’s Recycling Officer indicating that the bins could be removed when specific events were being held at this location.  The Town Clerk advised that the Recycling Officer was concerned at the suggested location at the far end of Marine Parade due to the possibility of fly tipping.  Mrs. Sweeney enquired as to whether the Department of Transport Depot Yard at the Weatherglass Corner might be suitable for a possible location for the recycling bins.

 

POLICE                         04/453                Ms. Hardman referred back to Minute 04/428

PRESENTATION TO LOCAL                 and reported upon the meeting of local

AUTHORITIES                                         authorities with the Police.  It was noted that the Police were looking to forge a closer working relationship with local authorities in respect of juvenile delinquency and the possible issue of anti-social behaviour orders which were deemed a last resort.  It was noted that Inspector Gary Roberts had offered to attend at any Commissioners meeting to discuss the matter further and it was AGREED that an invitation be extended to Inspector Roberts and Sergeant Lowe of Peel Police Station to a future meeting.

 

STREET                         04/454                The Town Clerk tabled a copy of a plan

LIGHTING PLAN – BALLATESSAN     detailing the proposed new street lighting

MEADOW                                                scheme for the Ballatessan Meadow Estate.  Some concern was voiced as to whether the perimeter of the estate backing onto Glenfaba Park was in fact a hedge or an alleyway.  The Town Clerk undertook to investigate the matter.  Subject to a satisfactory answer in this respect the scheme was APPROVED.

 

PHILIP CHRISTIAN     04/455                The Town Clerk advised that the Technical

CENTRE                                                   Officer had reported the necessary improvements to comply with fire safety regulations would cost in the region of £5,000.  It was AGREED that a letter be sent to the Army Cadet Force to see if it was prepared to make any contribution towards these costs.

 

AGENCY                       04/456                Members were appraised of a letter from Dept

AGREEMENT                                           of Transport together with a copy of a written answer held at the February Tynwald regarding the agency payments made by the Department in respect of street cleaning for various areas.  NOTED

PLANNING                   04/457                The following planning applications were

APPLICATIONS FOR COMMENT        considered for comment as follows:-

 

                                                                  PA 05/00282/B Retrospective approval for amendments to approved conversion to apartments former Methodist Chapel, Christian Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 05/00285/B Conversion of existing integral garage to living accommodation and erection of a detached replacement garage, Plot 6, The Links, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/0037/A Approval in principle for the erection of two terraced houses with ground floor parking, Workshop and land adjacent to 16 Stanley Mount, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 04/02208/B Amended plans for the conversion of existing Butchers Shop into a Restaurant and erection of external sign on front elevation, 6 Atholl Place, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/00032/B Creation of lorry park with associated storm water drainage via a petrol interceptor and security fencing, site adjacent to Power Station car park, Mill Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

PLANNING                   04/458                The following decisions had been notified by

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                          the Planning Committee:-

                                                                 

                                                                  PA 054/02206 On Review – retrospective application for the erection of a gazebo with felted roof on concrete area at rear of garage, 5 The Links, Peel for Mr. A J Wright.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02273 Amendments to approved shop front and extension, 1 Michael Street, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Padley.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02523 Replacement of three existing windows on rear elevation with uPVC casement windows, 11 Church Street, Peel for Mr. K D Diack.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02026 Erection of a dwelling with integral garage Southview, Poortown Road, Peel for Premier Homes IOM.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 04/02025 Access road to site adjacent to Southview, Poortown Road, Peel for Premier Homes IOM.  REFUSED       

 

                                                                  PA 04/02282 Approval in principle for a residential development of six town houses on derelict land, garage and workshop, Stanley Road, Peel for Peel Properties Limited.  REFUSED

 

PA 04 /02025                 04/459                The Town Clerk indicated that a request for a

ON REVIEW                                            Review of the initial decision to refuse approval for an access road to site adjacent to Southview, Poortown Road, Peel had been made by Premier Homes IOM.  It was AGREED to make no comment upon this review application.

 

PA 04/02206                  04/460                An Appeal had been lodged in respect of the

ON APPEAL                                             retrospective application to approve the erection of a gazebo with felted roof on concrete area at rear of garage, 5 The Links, Peel.  It was AGREED to make no comment on this Appeal application.

 

HOUSING (FLATS)      04/461                The Town Clerk advised that the Environmental

REGULATIONS 1982                              Health Division recommended registration of the following flats:

 

                                                                  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Cronk Lheanag, Ballawattleworth Estate

 

                                                                  5 and 6 Close Beg, Ballawattleworth Estate

 

                                                                  1, 2 and 3 Magher Drine, Ballawattleworth.

 

                                                                  1, 2, 3 and 4 Looneys Building, Michael Street, Peel

 

                                                                  The Board accepted the recommendation and AGREED that the flats be registered under the 1982 Regulations.

 

BOILLEY SPITTAL       04/462                Members noted a notification of revised

PHASE TWO                                            completion date from the Consultant Architects in respect of the Boilley Spittal Phase Two Housing Scheme.  It was noted that the completion date was now projected to be the 8th July 2005.   The Town Clerk reported that he understood a further two week delay had occurred.  NOTED

 

ONCHAN CIVIC          04/463                The Town Clerk read out a letter from Onchan

SUNDAY                                                  District Commissioners which indicated that their Civic Service would be held on Sunday 22nd May 2005 at 2p.m. NOTED

 

PEEL HARBOUR          04/464                The Town Clerk advised that a meeting had

LIAISON GROUP                                    been arranged with regard to the Peel jetty and bridge for Thursday 7th April 2005 at 5.30p.m. at the Coastguard Station, Peel.  It was noted that a site visit would occur and that Members assemble at the Fenella Beach car park. 

 

1ST SUPPLEMENTAL   04/465                A supplemental valuation list for 2005 was

VALUATION LIST 2005                         tabled by the Town Clerk.  It was AGREED that the matter be copied to members for their information. 

 

PLAY GROUND           04/466                Mr. Gimbert referred to the report prepared by

SAFETY REPORT                                    Wicksteed Leisure with regard to the condition of the Commissioners play grounds and referred to a big improvement in the safety provision at the play grounds.  NOTED

 

STREET NAMES           04/467                A number of street name signs required replacement namely, Mountain View, Corrins Way, Derby Drive and the substitution of Ballaquane Road for Ballaquane Park in the vicinity of the roundabout.  At the request of Ms. Hardman it was AGREED that the Manx name take precedence above the English name for the street sign replacements. 

 

PROPOSED BUS          04/468                The Town Clerk indicated that he would contact

SHELTER – DERBY ROAD                     Hazel Fletcher at the Department of Transport with a view to her inspecting the proposed location for a new bus shelter in company with Mr. Lace. 

 

TOWN HALL                04/469                It was AGREED that a meeting be arranged

REFURBISHMENT                                  with Miss Karen Horncastle, Architect with regard to the submission of a planning application for the refurbishment of the Town Hall.  It was AGREED that a meeting be arranged for the 10th March 2005 at 3.00p.m.

 

STREET LIGHTING      04/470                Reference was made to the inspection to be carried out on the Promenade street lighting column by the Manx Electricity Authority.  The estimated cost to replace twelve columns if required was in the region of £19,000 plus VAT.  It was suggested that other options for street lighting equipment be explored. 

 

PEEL CARNIVAL         04/471                The Chairman referred to a letter he had received from Mr. Baker of the Peel Carnival Committee in which it appeared that a problem had arisen over the proposed staging of this year’s carnival.  An issue had arisen over public liability insurance coverage and the need to comply with other regulations and requirements and as a result it had been suggested that the Organisers may consider staging a Peel Carnival Fun Day on the headlands field on 14th August 2005. 

 

                                                                  At this stage it was AGREED to seek a meeting with the Carnival Committee members regarding this year’s event. 

 

TRAFFIC STOP            04/472                Mrs. Sweeney referred to the new luminous out

SIGNS                                                       circles on the stop signs at West View and requested that the Department of Transport consider placing a similar luminous out circle on the halt-sign at the bottom of Patrick Street. 

 

                                                                  It was requested that the Road Safety Officer revisit the West View play area and to review the safety requirements of children at the adjacent corner with Heathfield Drive and West View. 

 

PEEL YOUTH                04/473                It was noted that due to staff redeployment in

CLUB                                                        other areas the Youth Club would now only be open on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6.30p.m. to 8.00p.m. (one hour less an evening).  It appeared that this decision had already been taken by the Department of Education.  However, Mr. Lightfoot indicated that he would raise it at the next inter-agency meeting. 

 

 

 

 

MANX NATIONAL      04/474                With the approach of the Spring season when

HERITAGE – BOAT PARK                     boats were put back in the harbour it was requested that Manx National Heritage and the Harbour Division be contacted with a view to derelict boats being cleared out of the boat park in an attempt to tidy up the area. 

 

BOWLING GREEN       04/475                The Town Clerk indicated that no applications

CAFÉ CONCESSION                              had been received for the concession for the Bowling Green Café and it was AGREED that the matter be re-advertised. 

 

TOWN RATE                04/476                Mr. Lightfoot moved that the Town rate be

2005/2006                                                 agreed at 210 pence in the pound with a separate £88 per dwelling refuse charge for the financial year 2005/2006.  AGREED

 

                                                                  This part of the meeting ended at 8.20p.m.