GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of a GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Wednesday 16th 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 Pugh

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney       

 

Apologies                     Mrs. C A Moughtin                 

                                                                                                                                   

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                                                                               

MINUTES                      04/477                The Minutes of the meeting held on 17th February 2005 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

MANX HARRIERS       04/478                The Chairman referred back to Minute 04/431 and requested that the hill footpath be cleaned in advance of the Peel hill race on 26th March 2005. 

 

FLAG DAY                    04/479                Mr. Lace referred back to Minute 04/441 and enquired as to the amount raised by the RNLI in respect of it 2004 flag day collection.  The Town Clerk undertook to seek the information from Mr. Malcolm Kelly.  NOTED

 

PHILIP CHRISTIAN     04/480                Reference was made back to Minute 04/442 and

CENTRE                                                   it was noted that no response to date had been received with regard to a possible renewal of the Army Cadet lease.  It was AGREED that the Board would assume that the Army Cadet Force would vacate the premises in the absence of any response to the contrary. 

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom Mr. Lightfoot referred to the playgroup yard.  It was noted that Street Heritage Limited had undertaken to tidy up the area and the Town Clerk was requested to progress this matter with the company.

 

 

PROPOSED                   04/481                The Town Clerk advised that under a public

NATIONAL HERITAGE                          consultation exercise it was intended that the

AREAS                                                      Sulby Valley and uplands together with the Meayll Penisula and Café of Mann would be designated as national heritage areas.  The Town Clerk indicated that the report and documentation were available for Members if so required. 

 

MANX TRI-CLUB        04/482                Upon request it was AGREED that the Peel Duathlon to be held on 14th April 2005 with competitors being granted the use of the changing facilities at the Campsite.  AGREED

 

WILD LIFE PARK         04/483                Members considered a proposed voucher scheme issued by the management of the Wildlife Park at Ballaugh, Curraghs and it was AGREED that the Campsite be included within the voucher scheme. 

 

CAMPSITE                    04/484                Consideration was given to a letter from Mr.

WEDDING RECEPTION                         Fargher and Miss Dryden over a request to use the Campsite grounds for a wedding reception on 9th September 2006.  It was noted that this date was still within the normal camp park opening season and as a result it was AGREED that it would be inappropriate to permit a wedding reception on the campsite field whilst it was still available for campers.  As an alternative it was AGREED to offer Mr. Fargher and Miss Dryden use of the headlands field for such a reception if they so wished.

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom it was noted that the two gates into the headlands field would be widened slightly with the gate pillar being re-built. 

 

ONCHAN SCOUT        04/485                Consideration was given to a request from the

TROOP                                                     Scout Leader of the 2nd Onchan Scout Group regarding a summer camp at the Commissioners campsite from 31st July to 6th August 2005.  It was noted that the scout group would consist of some 15 to 20 scouts and a number of leaders.  The scout leader had requested a small area to be roped off for their tents and it was AGREED that the request be allowed. 

 

 

 

PARISH WALK             04/486                A request had been made from the Department

2005                                                          of Transport for comments regarding the proposed road closure for the 2005 Parish Walk.  In so far as the road closure in respect of Derby Road, Peel was concerned Members had no comment and AGREED to the proposed road closure.

 

VINTAGE                      04/487                Consideration was given to a request from the

MOTORCYCLE CLUB Secretary to the Vintage Motorcycle Club to stage the 33rd Manx Rally on Monday 29th August 2005.  It was intended that the rally would conclude at the Marine Parade end of the Peel Promenade when the rally participants would park up from 3.00pm. until 5.00pm.  AGREED

 

COMMISSIONERS      04/488                A document outlining a list of proposed

WEBSITE                                                  improvements to the website was considered and AGREED.

 

VIKING                         04/489                The Town Clerk referred to the complaint

LONGHOUSE                                          regarding the condition of the Viking Longhouse building.  It was noted that Mr. Mansell, Environmental Health Officer had inspected the area and met with the new owner of the property who had carried out remedial works to prevent any falling masonry affecting the adjacent neighbours gardens.  NOTED

 

IRIS                                04/490                Consideration was given to a request from

TRANSMISSION MAIN                         Burroughs Stewart to lay the transmission main across the Commissioners footpath adjacent to the River Neb.  At this stage concern was expressed over the proposal and it was AGREED that a meeting be arranged with the Director of Drainage and Burroughs Stewart to discuss the Commissioners concerns.

 

FENELLA BEACH        04/491                Members noted a response from Mr. Rodney

CAR PARK                                               Christopher of the Department of Transport regarding Mr. Lace’s proposal that the car park be extended.  NOTED

 

MANX FOLK                04/492                Consideration was given to a letter from the

DANCE SOCIETY                                   Secretary to the Manx Folk Dance Society concerning a visit of the Wayfarers Folk Dance Group from Birmingham.  A request had been made for permission for the group to perform on Saturday 29th April 2005 during the morning.  AGREED

 

ROAD TRAFFIC           04/493                The Town Clerk referred to a road closure Order

REGULATION ACT 1985                        made by the Department of Transport in respect of a section of Market Street whilst furniture delivery work was being undertaken on Thursday 31st March 2005.  NOTED

 

PORT ERIN                   04/494                The Town Clerk indicated that the Chairman of

CIVIC SUNDAY                                      Port Erin Commissioners would hold his Civic Sunday Service on 17th April 2005 at St. Columba’s Roman Catholic Church, Port Erin at 3.00p.m.  The Chairman indicated that he would attend.

 

PA 04/02282/A              04/495                The Town Clerk indicated that a request for a

ON REVIEW                                            review of the initial decision to refuse permission for approval in principle for a residential development of six town houses on derelict land, garage and workshop, Stanley Road, Peel had been made.  It was AGREED to make no further comment on the review application.

 

CASTLE STREET          04/496                It was reported that the solar light for

GARDENS                                                installation at Castle Street gardens had been partly completed with the installation of the lighting columns.  Arising therefrom Mr. Lightfoot suggested that the area be looked with a view to the creation of a small portion being left as a play area with the remainder of the garden being converted to a car park with access and egress from Castle Street only.  It was AGREED to request the Technical Officer to investigate the viability of the proposals. 

 

DOG BINS                     04/497                Mr. Lace enquired whether an additional dog bin could be located at the bottom of Station Hill where there was a particular problem with dog fouling.  AGREED  Arising therefrom the Chairman made a plea that dog owners continue clean up after their dogs. 

 

SUNDAY MARKET      04/498                The Chairman indicated that he had been contacted by a resident with a view to re-introducing a market in Peel which could take place on the harbour tongue on a Sunday.  Ms. Hardman suggested whether use of Michael Street itself could be considered.  Following a general discussion members were supportive of a Sunday market in principle. 

 

                                                                  This part of the meeting ended at 7.45p.m.