GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of the GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Wednesday 1st February 2006 at 7.00 p.m.

 

Present:                        Mr. J E Lightfoot (Chairman)

                                    Mr. T M Crookall

                                    Mr. R Gimbert

                                    Ms. P M Hardman

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P Pugh

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney

                                   

Apologies                     Mrs. T M Birkett

                                   

 

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                                                                                                      

CHAIRMAN’S              05/368                The Chairman extended his thanks to the

WELCOME                                              Vice Chairman, Mr. Lace who acted as Chairman in his absence whilst on holiday.  Arising therefrom Mr. Lace indicated that he was pleased to attend the Government Holocaust Service in St. Germans Cathedral on 29th January 2006. 

 

MINUTES                      05/369                The Minutes of the meeting held on 4th January 2006 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

WESTERN CIVIC         05/370                Mr. Gimbert referred back to Minute 05/345 and

AMENITY SITE                                       indicated that revised budget figures had been submitted from the Clerk for the budget estimates 2006/07. 

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom Mr. Lace indicated that he was aware of a resident from Onchan using the Western Civic Amenity Site to dispose of two van loads of refuse.  The sooner access was controlled to residents the better in Mr. Lace’s opinion.  Mr. Gimbert indicated that he would refer the matter back to the Civic Site Committee for review. 

 

SALTING OF                05/371                The Town Clerk referred back to Minute 05/346

MAIN ROADS                                         and read out the response from the Department of Transport, Operations Section with regard to the Department’s policy on the gritting/salting of main roads in adverse weather conditions.  NOTED

 

COMMISSIONERS      05/372                It was noted that a further Commissioners

SURGERY                                                surgery would be held on Saturday 11th February 2006 to be attended by Mr. Gimbert and Ms. Hardman.

 

LOCAL                          05/373                Members gave consideration to the Draft Local

GOVERNMENT BILL 2006                     Government Bill and the Chairman indicated that Mrs. Birkett had requested that her view over the removal of the building control function from the Commissioners be noted.  Mrs. Birkett was opposed to such a proposal and this was supported by the rest of the Board.

 

OIL FUEL                      05/374                A memorandum from the Treasury concerning

CONTRACTS                                           oil fuel contracts for local authorities and  Government Departments was NOTED.

 

RECYCLE BINS            05/375                Consideration was given to the long term relocation of the recycle bins temporarily housed at the Campsite.  Discussion ensued over alternative locations and it was suggested that the lane to the rear of the Creg Malin might be suitable.  Mr. Crookall however suggested that access was poor at this location and Mrs. Moughtin then suggested that the dry dock area on Mill Road could provide an ideal site.  It was AGREED that the Town Clerk contact Captain Mike Brew of the Harbours Division to ascertain whether this would be possible.  Mrs. Sweeney suggested that alongside the recycle bins a litter bin be provided to take the empty plastic bags used to transport items for the recycle bins.

 

PLANNING                   05/376                The following planning applications were

APPLICATIONS FOR COMMENT        considered for comment as follows:-

 

                                                                  PA 05/92428/B Enabling works to planning application 05/01363/B namely construction of roof to Viking Longhouse and demolition of Quirks Coal Yard, Smithy Building, rear extension to Harbour View single garage, cottages and entrance porch to Harbour View.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00013/B Erection of a timber stable block with associated access road, creation of paddocks, dressage arena and fencing adjacent to Lheany Vore, Ballaquane Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 05/92359/B Installation of replacement uPVC window to 8 Victoria Terrace, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00094/B Installation of timber casement windows to replace existing on front elevation, 6 Mona Street, Peel.   RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00099/B New extraction system to rear elevation 16 Michael Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00116/B Installation of uPVC front door, sliding sash windows to front and new PVC casement windows to rear elevations to replace existing 14 Bridge Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00149/B Alterations, erection of single storey extensions to side and rear elevations to provide porch, garden room, bedroom and breakfast area as well as the erection of a detached double garage, 2 Mount Morrison, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

PLANNING                   05/377                The following planning decisions had been

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                          notified by the Planning Committee:-

 

                                                                  PA 05/01701/A Approval in Principle for the erection of dwellings Field 317788 adjacent to Brickworks entrance, Glenfaba Road, Peel for Mr. David Jones.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/01660/B On Review – conversion of Childrens Nursery and other floors to self contained flats, 4 Marine Parade, Peel for Mr. Andrew Charles Harcourt.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/92185/B Construction of a sun lounge on rear elevation 13 Maple Avenue, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel for Mr. D Gorry.  APPROVED.

 

                                                                  PA 05/01880/B Erection of a conservatory on flat roof extension to rear elevation, 44 Patrick Street, Peel for Ms. M L F Machado-Williams.  APPROVED.

 

PLANNING                   05/378                Members noted receipt of three applications on

APPLICATION ON APPEAL                  Appeal as follows:-

 

                                                                  PA 05/00665/R on Appeal – appeal against refusal for retrospective applications for the erection of four lock up private storage units, Heathfield Yard, Patrick Street, Peel for Mrs. B Corcoran.  

 

                                                                  PA 05/00643/B On Appeal – appeal against refusal to excavate building sand from part of field 314302 with access via concrete duct under Ballagyr Lane through existing Lherhydhoo Sandpit to main A4 road Lherhydhoo, Ballagyr, German for JCK Limited. 

 

                                                                  PA 05/0282 On Appeal – Members noted receipt of a letter from Mr. N T Crompton of 27 Stanley Terrace, Christian Street, Peel objecting to the retrospective approval for amendments to approved conversion of apartments at the former Methodist Chapel, Christian Street, Peel.  NOTED.

 

                                                                  It was AGREED to make no comment on these trhree appeal applications. 

 

 

TOWN AND                  05/379                Members noted the approval of a government

COUNTY PLANNING ACT 1999           circular (1/06) regarding the determination of interested party status in respect of planning applications.  NOTED

 

HOUSING (FLATS)      05/380                Consideration was given to the Environmental

REGULATIONS 1982                              Health Officer’s recommendation to register flats 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 at 5 Marine Parade, Peel.  In this recommendation consideration was given to the receipt of an Appeal decision from the Planning Committee in which the Minister accepted the recommendation of the Inspector and Director that the Appeal be allowed and planning permission refused for construction of a bin storage area at 5 Marine Parade, Peel.  It was AGREED to ascertain whether Mr. Mansell the Environmental Health Officer was aware of the Planning Committee’s decision.

 

                                                                  Consideration was given to a recommendation from the Environmental Health Officer to register flat 12 Magher Breek, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel.   AGREED

 

ATHOLL                        05/381                Members noted receipt of a letter from the

BUILDING                                                tenants of Atholl Building, Atholl Place, Peel.  It was noted that the owner Mr. N Foot had issued notices to quit on his twelve sitting tenants such notice to take effect from 30th April 2006 to enable him to carry out necessary works to comply with the fire regulations.  Mr. Gimbert suggested that the Commissioners look to actively pursue a possible purchase of the property and it was noted that the Town Clerk had been in contact with Department of Local Government and the Environment regarding the situation with these tenants.

 

LAXEY CIVIC               05/382                The Town Clerk indicated that the Chairman of

SERVICE                                                  Laxey Village Commissioners Mr. David Owens had invited Members to his Civic Service on 26th February 2006 in Christ Church, Laxey at 11.15a.m.  The Chairman indicated that he was unfortunately unable to attend and it was AGREED to advise the Clerk to Laxey Village Commissioners accordingly.

 

BALLATESSAN            05/383                Consideration was given to a proposed new

MEADOW                                                street light layout for Ballatessan Meadow.  APPROVED

 

STREET LIGHTING      05/384                The Town Clerk advised Members of the

CONTRACT                                             ongoing maintenance contract with Manx Electricity Authority  in respect of the town’s street lighting installations.  It was noted that the current cost for maintenance per lamp per three month period was £6.70 and that the charge per clock per three month period would be £2.08 per installation.  NOTED  The revised contract for the period 1st April 2006 to 31st March 2007 was accepted. 

 

ROAD TRAFFIC           05/385                Consideration was given to a draft Order

REGULATIONS ACT 1985                     revoking a reserved parking place on a section of Rheast Bridson car park, (Westlands), Peel.  The Commissioners had no objection to this draft Order.

 

CENTRAL                     05/386                The Town Clerk updated Members on the

HEATING SCHEME                                current position regarding the central heating

KERROO COAR                                      scheme at Kerroo Coar.  The contractor was required to do the scheme in two phases and it was anticipated that the second phase would commence in April or May 2006. 

 

REAR GARDEN            05/387                Mr. Crookall indicated that the gate on a

GATES – BOILLEY SPITTAL                 number of the properties at Boilley Spittal in disrepair and not hanging correctly.  It was AGREED that the Technical Officer investigate the matter. 

 

MEDICAL                      05/388                Ms. Hardman referred to the provision of

SERVICES FOR THE WEST                   medical services for the West including the GP surgery and provision for dental service and wished to ensure that the Commissioners were aware of the Department of Health and Social Services plans in this respect.  Arising therefrom Mr. Gimbert indicated that he had discussed the proposed site of an ambulance service either in Peel or the West.  Such facilities required by this service would include toilet and tea making facilities in an appropriate building.  NOTED

 

PEEL CLEAN                05/389                Mrs. Pugh provided Members with an update of

TEAM                                                       the Peel Clean Team efforts to date.  Mrs. Pugh indicated that there appeared to be less litter around the town, however dog fouling remained an issue that needed addressing.  Mrs. Pugh asked that congratulations be given to the Town Warden in her work and assistance to the success of the Clean Team initiative.  AGREED

 

MID TERM                    05/390                The Chairman wished to publicly state his

MANIFESTO                                            concern at the issue of a mid term manifesto by Mr. Gimbert.  It appeared that this document had resulted in a lot of comments being made.

 

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