GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of the GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Thursday 19th January 2006 at 7.00 p.m.

 

Present:                        Mr. D J Lace (Acting Chairman)

                                    Mr. T M Crookall

                                    Mr. R Gimbert

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P Pugh

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney

                                   

                                    Mr. T E Leece (Town Member)

                                    Mr. S Knight (Town Member)

 

Apologies                     Mr. J E Lightfoot

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Ms. P M Hardman

 

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                    Mr. R Baker (Curator)

                                    Mrs. C Horton (Librarian)

                                                                                                                                   

CHAIRMAN’S              05/348                The Acting Chairman welcomed the Press to the

WELCOME                                              meeting together with Mr. Malcolm Kelly who was asked to present the T A Kelly Award to Mrs. Marjorie Fargher in recognition of her charitable work around the town. 

 

                                                                  The Acting Chairman also presented a cheque for £100 to Mr. Jack Lee who had submitted the winning photograph in the 2005 website photographic competition. 

 

MINUTES                      05/349                The Minutes of the meeting held on 19th December 2005 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

LEECE MUSEUM         05/350                Mr. Baker presented his quarterly report of the

REPORT                                                   Leece Museum which was noted by Members.  It appeared that visitors to the Museum had increased which may be attributable to the new footbridge.  The Curator confirmed that he was currently working to digitally copy every edition of the Peel City Guardian.  It was also noted that the Leece Museum would celebrate its twenty first birthday in the summer of 2006.  NOTED

 

                                                                  Mr. Baker left the meeting at 7.15p.m.

 

WARD LIBRARY          05/351                Mrs. Horton presented her quarterly report for

REPORT                                                   the Ward Library which was noted by Members.  Books issued in December had increased and Mrs. Horton confirmed that the internet facility at the Ward Library was well used and gaining in popularity.  Reference was made to the maintenance of the Library computers and it was AGREED that Mrs. Horton’s son be retained on a monthly basis to keep them in good working order. 

 

                                                                  A number of repairs to the property had been carried out including the fixing of the lights and the replacement of the outside gate.  Reference was made to some dry rot in the corner of the skirting board by the front door and it was AGREED that the Technical Officer investigate the problem with a view to its repair. 

 

                                                                  Discussion ensued over the centenary scheduled for 2007 and it was AGREED that consideration be given to how the occasion might best be celebrated.  It was suggested that a week of events could be arranged subject to further discussion at a future date. 

 

                                                                  Mr. Leece, Mr. Knight and Mrs. Horton left the meeting at 7.30p.m.

 

VISIT OF                       05/352                The Town Clerk referred back to Minute 05/290

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR                   and confirmed that an amended itinerary had now been prepared and that it would be issued to Members together with an invitation to meet with the Governor at 10.00a.m. in the Boardroom, Town Hall to be followed by a buffet lunch at the House of Manannan at 12 noon. 

 

PROPOSED                   05/353                Mrs. Sweeney referred back to Minute 05/324

CHANGES TO ELECTION LAW            and indicated that whilst the matter had been defeated in Tynwald she was nevertheless unhappy with the proposal that part of Peel be separated from the remainder in terms of electoral boundaries.  NOTED

 

PEEL ON-LINE             05/354                A report from the website consultant, Mr. Littler

REPORT                                                   was noted by Members and it was commented that the website was developing in a most  satisfactory manner with increased usage.  The Town Clerk indicated that a link had now been established to the BBC website which should increase traffic to the Commissioners website.  NOTED

 

ST JOHN                       05/355                A letter of thanks for the donation by the

AMBULANCE                                          Commissioners to the St John Ambulance was NOTED.

 

FLAG DAY                    05/356                Consideration was given to a request from the Manx Diabetic Group to hold a flag day in Peel on 17th June 2006.  AGREED

 

HEADLANDS                05/357                Consideration was given to a suggestion from the Town Warden that some signage be displayed on the headlands with regard to the dog byelaws.  In particular an incident had occurred with a dog being let loose and left unattended.  The Town Clerk indicated that this issue would best be addressed when the new dog legislation had been approved by Tynwald and appropriate byelaws made.  AGREED

 

PEEL CAMPSITE          05/358                Members noted receipt of a report prepared by Miss Bampton in respect of Peel Campsite.  The report provided numbers of visitors which was of particular relevance.  The Town Clerk confirmed that work was currently in hand to increase the number of electric hook-up points for caravanettes and camper vans.  NOTED

 

                                                                  Arising therefrom discussion ensued over the recycling of bins moved from the Shoprite car park to the campsite at the request of the owners of Shoprite. It was suggested that this was only a temporary measure and a permanent location would have to be found for the bins prior to commencement of the camping season which commenced during April/May 2006. 

 

 

 

 

EASTER                         05/359                Consideration was given to a request from the

ATHLETICS                                             Manx Harriers Athletics Club to stage an athletic event in Peel using Peel Hill for a race on 15th April 2006.  AGREED

 

SUPPORT FOR             05/360                Consideration was given to a letter from the

MOTORSPORT EVENTS                        Department of Transport, Highways Division concerning views sought by the Department in the way in which support was provided to motorsport and other events on public roads.  The views of the Commissioners were requested  on road closure and crossing points, costs and other services.  The Commissioners had no specific views on the matter other than the advantage in ensuring road closures that took place during the karting week in Peel were widely advertised and publicised with appropriate signage at various locations.  It was thought that additional signage during last year’s karting event had prevented further criticism from residents. 

 

RATE & RENTING       05/361                Members noted receipt of a decision of the Isle

APPEAL COMMISSIONERS                  of Man Rent & Rating Appeal Commissioners in which a claim from The Creek Inn Limited was dismissed. 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL         05/362                The third supplemental valuation list from the

VALUATION LIST                                  Treasury was NOTED by Members. 

 

COMMISSIONERS      05/363                Mr. Gimbert referred to the holding of a

SURGERY                                                Commissioners Surgery on 14th January 2006 by Ms. Hardman and himself.  The matter was discussed further and it was AGREED that a monthly meeting by Commissioners that were interested in holding such surgeries could be arranged. 

 

MALEW PARISH     05/364                     It was noted that Malew Parish Commissioners

CIVIC SERVICE                                      would hold it’s Civic Sunday Service on 19th February 2006 at 3:00 pm at Malew Parish Church.

 

 

 

 

ROAD TRAFFIC           05/365                Consideration was given to a draft order to

REGULATION ACT 1985                        create a reserved parking space outside number 7 Derby Drive, Peel. The Commissioners had no objection to the proposed Order.

 

24 DERBY ROAD         05/366                Consideration was given to a letter from the Environmental Health Officer regarding the continued occupation of 24 Derby Road.

 

                                                                  Mr. Mansell recommended that that the Commissioners proceed under the Housing Acts 1955-1990 with the service of a closure order on the property.     AGREED 

 

FRANCIS DRAKE        05/367                The Town Clerk referred to a letter from the

BURSARY FUND                                    Francis Drake Bursary Fund seeking an interested youth from Peel to take part in a sea voyage on the “Greater Manchester Challenge” from 15th to 21st April 2006.

 

                                                                  As in previous years it was agreed to advertise the offer at the Q.E. II School, Peel Sailing and Cruising Club and on the Commissioners website.    

 

 

 

                                                                  This part of the meeting ended at 8.00p.m.