GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of the GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Thursday 17th November 2005 at 7.00 p.m.

 

Present:                        Mr. J E Lightfoot (Chairman)

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Mr. T M Crookall

                                    Mr. R M Gimbert

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney

 

Apologies                     Mrs. P Pugh

                                                                                                                                               

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                                                                                                                   

CHAIRMAN’S              05/279                The Chairman welcomed the Press to the second

WELCOME                                              meeting of November and reported that he had attended the Clothworkers School for the award presentation in respect of the Anti Litter Campaign.  On behalf of the Board members he wished to thank Jackie Turner the Town Warden in organising the campaign and obtaining financial commitment from the sponsors. 

 

MINUTES                      05/280                The Minutes of the meeting held on 20th October 2005 were taken as read and APPROVED. 

 

BONFIRE                      05/281                Mr. Crookall referred back to Minute 05/236

NIGHT                                                      and stated that he had had many comments on the successful and spectacular firework display.  However many had also commented upon the fact that there was no bonfire on the beach and that the possibility of setting of a smaller bonfire in 2006 be re-looked at and the implications reconsidered. 

 

RATING APPEAL         05/282                Consideration was given to a report and recommendation from the Valuation Officer concerning a rating appeal in respect 8, 10 , 12 and 14 Lake Lane, Peel.  The recommendation was for a 10% reduction in rates due to a significant degree of privacy having been lost by these properties with regard to the recent adjacent development. 

 

                                                                  Mrs. Sweeney voiced her objections to the recommendation and after discussion it was AGREED that a letter of opposition to a proposed reduction be sent to the Appeal Tribunal. 

 

DEVELOPMENT           05/283                Consideration was given to the naming of the

OF BALLAQUANE ROAD                      new Heritage Homes development of Ballaquane Road and after discussion by a majority vote it was AGREED that the new estate be called Close Corlett. 

 

ISLE OF MAN               05/284                Consideration was given to an invitation from

MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION                 the Municipal Association to attend a Manx Electricity Authority seminar scheduled for the 1st December 2005 at 7.30p.m. at the Manx Electricity headquarters.  The Chairman and two other members indicated their interest in attending the seminar. 

 

                                                                  Reference was made to the letter and the wish to recruit the Peel Town Commissioners as a member.  The Chairman indicated that there was a suggestion that the constitution of the association be amended to allow for second sections to the association namely a rural section and an urban section.  If such a move were to take place there maybe benefit in rejoining the association. 

 

ISLE OF MAN               05/285                Consideration was given to a invitation from

PUBLICITY GUIDE                                 Lily Publications to advertise in the All round Guide to the Isle of Man 2006/07.  The guide provided for advertising in the north, south, east and west areas and ranged from £25 to £40 for a boxed classified advert.  After discussion it was felt that there was no need to advertise in such a publication and it was AGREED to refuse the request. 

 

ST BARBARA DAY      05/286                An invitation had been extended to the

SERVICE                                                  Chairman and Commissioners to attend the Royal Artillery Association Annual St. Barbara’s Day Church Parade and Service.  The service would take place on 4th December 2005 with the parade commencing at 10.28.a.m and the Church Service in St. Thomas Church, Finch Road, Douglas.  The Chairman indicated that he would attend the Service. 

 

PEEL HERITAGE          05/287                Members noted receipt of a letter from Mr.

TRUST                                                      Berry, Chairman of Peel Heritage Trust regarding a future meeting of the Commissioners with the Trust.  It was noted that the Trust were agreeable to a change in format in the next meeting and that the Chairman of the Trust, Mr. Berry would chair the meeting with the Commissioners and a lot questions from the floor to lead Members or other Commissioners as deemed appropriate. 

 

PEEL YOUTH                05/288                Members were advised of an invitation to attend

CENTRE                                                   an open day at Peel Youth Centre to celebrate thirty years establishment.  The centre would be open on 26th November 2005 from 2.00p.m. to 4.00p.m. and everyone was welcome to visit.  NOTED

 

GERMAN CIVIC           05/289                The Town Clerk advised that German Parish Commissioners would hold their Civic Sunday Service in St. Johns Methodist on Sunday 27th November 2005.  NOTED

 

PROPOSED VISIT        05/290                The Town Clerk advised that the Lieutenant

OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR             Governor was provisionally booked to visit Peel and the Commissioners on 21st February 2006. 

 

PA 05/092153/B             05/291                Consideration was given to a planning application submitted by Heritage Homes Limited for a residential development of 173 properties on land comprising part of Ballawattleworth Farm, Derby Road and Kerroo Coar, Peel.  The application was discussed at length and Mr. Lace and Mrs. Birkett expressed their concern at the continued expansion of the Town with regard to the lack of necessary infrastructure to support such a development.

 

                                                                  The Town Clerk referred to one area of particular concern regarding the laying of a culvert under the existing estate road.  This matter had been raised at a meeting with the Drainage Division and the developers over twelve months ago when this particular matter was raised.  It was anticipated that the Drainage Division of the Department would not support the laying of a culvert underneath the road and the Town Clerk indicated that the Commissioners should have equal concern.  It was AGREED that a letter of objection to the application be made on the grounds of concern over the laying of a culvert along and underneath the estate road.  Maintenance would be extremely difficult and responsibility for such work was questioned. 

 

PAY & DISPLAY          05/292                Mr. Gimbert requested that previous minutes

PARKING                                                 made In Committee regarding pay and display be made public.  It was AGREED that this matter be considered at the next meeting as an agenda item. 

 

                                                                  Mr. Gimbert referred to the cost of £93,000 expended by the Department of Transport in improving the car park subject to pay and display and indicated that this would equate to 4pence in the pound on the rates if pay and display were not to be proceeded with and the rate payer had to fund the previously completed improvements. 

 

PROPOSED PUBLIC    05/293                Mr. Gimbert indicated that he wished to hold a

SURGERY                                                public survey for residents and was prepared to undertake this matter on a Saturday morning.  The Chairman and Board Members were agreeable to Mr. Gimbert and Ms. Hardman holding such surgeries.

 

                                                                  This part of the meeting ended at 7.50p.m.