GENERAL MEETING

The MINUTES of the GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Thursday 20^th October 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 Pugh

Mrs. P S Sweeney

Town Members Mr. T E Leece

Mr. S Knight

In attendance Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

Mrs. Carol Horton (Librarian)

Apologies Mr. R Baker (Curator Leece Museum)

CHAIRMAN’S 05/230 The Chairman extended a welcome everyone for

WELCOME to the second meeting of October and indicated that he had been privileged to attend the swearing in of the new Lieutenant Governor and anticipated an invitation being extended to the Governor to visit Peel in the near future.

The Chairman referred to vandalism in the West View play park which had resulted in the bolts being removed from the new swing. The swing was no longer in operation pending replacement parts.

MINUTES 05/231 The Minutes of the meeting held on 22^nd September 2005 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

WARD LIBRARY 05/232 The Ward Library quarterly report copies of

REPORT which had been previously circulated was NOTED. Arising therefrom the librarian obtained approval to hold a book sale during November together with an amnesty in respect of non returned books.

Mrs. Birkett wished to voice her praise for the work undertaken by Mrs. Horton as librarian during the past year together with the competitions that had been organised and which were well supported. These remarks were endorsed by the remainder of the Board. Mrs. Horton wished to extend thanks to Mr. Leece for the donation of a book on the Battle of Trafalgar. It was AGREED that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Leece.

LEECE MUSEUM 05/233 The quarterly report for the Leece Museum

REPORT copies of which had been previously circulated was NOTED. Members noted the increase in attendance figures which was pleasing. Upon enquiry as to whether a calendar was to be produced by the Curator for 2006 Mr. Leece indicated that the response to sales for the 2005 was poor and that there were no plans for a 2006 calendar.

Members noted the receipt of a whole set of the Western City Guardian newspaper and it was discussed as to whether they could be scanned onto a disc or put onto microfilm. The Curator was requested to explore the various options in this respect.

Arising therefrom Mr. Knight referred to the signage on the Quay with particular regard to the Transport Museum. The Chairman indicated that Mr. Knight should liaise with Captain Brew, Director of Harbours and Manx National Heritage over appropriate signage in the vicinity of the Quay.

Mrs. Horton, Mr. Leece and Mr. Knight left the meeting at 7.34p.m.

PEEL CAMPSITE 05/234 Mr. Lace referred back to Minute 05/189 and indicated that Mr. B Roach was in the process of submitting an estimate for improved lighting at the West View play area together with the campsite. NOTED

PLAY AREAS 05/235 Reference was made back to Minute 05/193 regarding the play areas and it was noted that the Technical Officer would be requested to obtain the cost of renewing the skateboard surfaces. Reference was made to the BMX track on the Headlands and it was felt that the poor quality of surface. It was suggested that the rolling of some quarry dust onto the surface may help to improve the situation. Mr. Gimbert suggested that the acquisition of a half drain would be of benefit to the skateboarders in the Town and suggested that the half drain at Crosby could be investigated as to cost.

BONFIRE NIGHT 05/236 Reference was made back to the decision made the previous day that the Commissioners would only fund the firework display and not the staging of a bonfire on the beach. Mrs. Birkett and Mrs. Moughtin were of the view that a bonfire should take place and Mrs. Moughtin confirmed that she would liaise with Mr. Robert Brew to see if he could provide a digger to enable a small bonfire to be undertaken on the beach separate from any involvement with the Commissioners outdoor work staff. NOTED

ROYAL BRITISH 05/237 Members noted the details of a National Service of Remembrance to be held at St. Johns Royal Chapel at 3.00p.m. on 13^th November 2005. It was confirmed that the Commissioners would attend the Peel Service at that date and time instead.

A letter from the Head of the Poppy Appeal was noted which thanked the community for helping to raise a record sum the previous year. NOTED

REMEMBRANCE 05/238 Members gave consideration to a request from

SEAT – PEEL HILL Mrs. Marina Clinton for a remembrance seat to her father Mr. John Sidney Kelly to be sited on Peel Hill. AGREED

TOBACCO BILL 05/239 Members considered a Bill issued by the Health Services Division for public consultation with regard to tobacco, its control and prohibition of smoking in controlled areas. Members noted the contents of the Bill and had no comment to make to the Department.

DEPARTMENT OF 05/240 Members noted receipt of a copy letter

TRANSPORT SIGNAGE addressed to Peel Heritage Trust regarding tourist signage in Peel. NOTED

PEEL ARMY 05/241 Consideration was given to a request from the

CADET FORCE Peel Army Cadet Force to raise money for the Poppy Appeal in Michael Street and on Peel Promenade between the 14^th October and 6^th November 2005. AGREED

MINERALS 05/242 Consideration was given to a draft Minerals

AMENDMENT BILL Amendment Bill issued by the Department of Trade & Industry. Members had no comment on the draft.

NUCLEAR WASTE 05/243 Members considered a leaflet issued under a UK

DISPOSAL consultation exercise relating to nuclear waste disposal. NOTED

IOM RENT AND 05/244 Members considered a rating objection

RATING APPEAL submitted by Mr. Willis of 6 Lake Lane, Peel. It was proposed that a 15% reduction be offered to Mr. Willis as a result of the site works taking place in close proximity to his property. Members had no objection to the reduction provided he was up to date with his previous years rates bill.

PA 05/00665 05/245 Members noted receipt of a request for a review

ON REVIEW of the initial decision for retrospective erection of four lock up private storage units, Heathfield Yard, Patrick Street, Peel for Mrs. B Corcoran. It was agreed to make to no comment on this review application.

PA 05/0282 05/246 Members noted that Street Heritage Limited had

ON APPEAL submitted an Appeal against refusal for retrospective approval for amendments to approved conversion of apartments at the former Methodist Church, Christian Street, Peel. NOTED

FLATS 05/247 Upon recommendation from the Department of

REGULATIONS ACT 1982 Local Government and the Environment it was AGREED to register flats at 16 and 17 Magher Breek, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel.

WHITLEY 05/248 Members were advised of the contents of the

BULLETIN Whitley Bulletin issue number 127 which addressed a number of issues. NOTED

POLICE MEETING 05/249 It was AGREED that a meeting be arranged with Sergeant Lowe to take place on Tuesday 8^th November 2005 at 7.30p.m. It was further AGREED to meet with Mr. Birchenough regarding recycling at 7.00p.m. that evening.

KART RACES 05/250 Mr. Crookall indicated that the provisional

2006 arrangements for the kart racing event in Peel in 2006 clashed with the Parish Walk Date. As a result Mr. Hammonds was looking to change the date and would notify us in due course of any amendment.

PA 05/00743/B 05/251 The Chairman referred to the Planning Application of Mr. & Mrs. Horne to erect a block of three flats in the rear yard of 23 Michael Street, Peel. As a result he had met with Mrs. Vondy of 15a Factory Lane, Peel who objected to the application. Mrs. Vondy and her neighbours sought the Commissioners support to object to the application in that a missing elevation plan had not been included in the documents and an Appeal deadline delay was sought. The matter was discussed and the Commissioners AGREED not to support any objection to the application.

Ms. Hardman left the meeting at 9.10p.m.

This part of the meeting ended at 9.10p.m.