ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Wednesday 3rd May 2006 at 7.00 p.m.

 

Present:                        Mr. D J Lace (Chairman)

                                    Mr. T M Crookall

                                    Mr. R M Gimbert

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. J E Lightfoot

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P Pugh

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney

 

Apologies                     Mrs. T M Birkett

 

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                    Miss P L Bampton (Finance Officer)

                                                                                   

APPOINTMENT           06/001                In accordance with Standing Order Number 3

OF CHAIRMAN                                       (a) the retiring Deputy Chairman, Mr. D J Lace was appointed Chairman of Peel Town Commissioners for the Municipal Year 2006/2007.

 

                                                                  Mr. Lace was invested with the Chain of Office by the Retiring Chairman, Mr. J E Lightfoot.  Mr. Lace chaired the reminder of the meeting. 

 

                                                                  As Retiring Chairman, Mr. Lightfoot addressed the meeting and wished to extend his kind thanks to his fellow Board Members and staff for all their assistance during what was a particularly busy year.  In particular, Mr. Lightfoot wished to thank his wife Pam who supported him throughout the year. 

 

                                                                  The Chairman responded and thanked Mr. Lightfoot and his wife for their efforts during his term in office.  Mr. Lace similarly was looking to the support of his family and friends and his employer the Manx Electricity Authority in respect of the year ahead during his Chairmanship. 

 

                                                                  Mr. Lace indicated that a lot of changes had taken place since his last term as Chairman some good and some not so good.  Of concern to the Chairman was the loss of the mortgage bonds which were replaced by the bank loan and the other big issue related to car parking in Peel.  Mr. Lace advocated the continued drive for a multi-storey car park in Douglas Street and an extension to the car park at Fenella Beach.  The other issue looking to the future that he wished to address was the need in his opinion for a second breakwater to protect Peel bay and felt that this was the way ahead for the future. 

 

DEPUTY                        06/002                On the proposal of Mrs. Sweeney and seconded

CHAIRMAN                                             by Mr. Crookall it was AGREED that Mrs. P Pugh be elected Deputy Chairman for the Municipal Year 2006/2007. 

 

TOWN MEMBERS       06/003                It was noted that the serving Town Members, Mr. Leece and Mr. Knight no longer wished to serve as Town Members.  It was AGREED that the matter be discussed In Committee with regard to the future continuation of the Town Members.

 

LEAD MEMBERS         06/004                It was AGREED that the following Members of the Commissioners be appointed as Lead Members as follows:-

 

                                                                  Finance – Mrs. P S Sweeney

                                                                  Works – Mr. R M Gimbert

                                                                  Housing – Ms. P Hardman

                                                                  Recreation – Mr. J E Lightfoot

 

APPOINTMENT           06/005                It was AGREED that the following Members of

TO OUTSIDE BODIES                            the Commissioners be appointed to the following outside bodies:-

 

                                                                  Manx National Heritage – Mr. D J Lace

                                                                  Western Civic Amenity Site – Mr. R M Gimbert

                                                                  Western Pool Authority – Mr. T M Crookall

                                                                  Peel & Western District Housing Committee – Mr. Crookall & Ms. Hardman

                                                                  Peel Heritage Trust – Mr. Lightfoot & Mr. Crookall.  Mr. Lightfoot indicated that Mrs. Birkett was still deemed as a representative and it was AGREED that she also be appointed as a representative and it was AGREED that she also be included as a Commissioners representative with Peel Heritage Trust.

                                                                  Police Consultative Forum – Mr. D J Lace

 

MINUTES                      06/006                The Minutes of the meeting held on 5th April 2006 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

CCTV CAMERAS         06/007                Reference was made back to Minute 05/448 and it was noted that a specification was awaited prior to the matter being placed out to tender for the supply of CCTV cameras and web cams.  NOTED

 

STREET                         06/008                Reference was made back to Minute 05/465 and

LIGHTING                                                it was noted that a revised quote was awaited from the Manx Electricity Authority with regard to the supply of light heads only not 5metre columns as previously provided.  Mr. Lightfoot enquired as to the progress with regard to the installation of the new street lights for Michael Street and the Promenade.  Mr. Crookall referred to a matter previously raised by Mr. Knight, Town Member regarding the street lights being left on during the day to enable Manx Electricity staff to carry out routine inspections.  Mr. Crookall suggested that this practice cease and that the general public be requested to report faults which could be referred to the Manx Electricity Authority for any necessary repairs.  It was AGREED that a letter be sent to the authority suggesting a trial period of such a change with the public being requested to report any lights that were not functioning. 

 

SECRET                         06/009                Consideration was given to a request from Peel

GARDENS                                                Heritage Trust seeking permission for Ballagawne Nurseries to place a plant stall on the Market Place in front of the public shelter.  It was AGREED that permission be given, however a reminder was to be issued indicating that a street traders licence would be required and that in future all such applications should be received by the February deadline date.

 

ISLE OF MAN               06/010                The Town Clerk advised that a three volume set

GOVERNMENT PLAN AND                  of the Isle of Man Government Plan and the

DEPARTMENTS PLANS                         Departments Plans for the period 2006/2009

2006/2009                                                 were available.  One hard copy had been forwarded and the plans could be accessed on the Government website.  NOTED

 

CLOSE CORLETT        06/011                Consideration was given to a letter from Heritage Homes Limited seeking the consent of the Commissioners to adopt a small area of public open space as shown on the plans attached.   It was suggested that the request was premature as the road had still not been adopted and it was AGREED that the public open space be adopted at the same time as the roads were adopted by the Department of Transport. 

 

PLANNING                   06/012                The following planning applications had been

APPLICATIONS FOR COMMENT        submitted for comment:-

 

                                                                  PA 06/00615/B Installation of replacement uPVC windows and door to rear elevation, Flat 1, 6 Mount Morrison, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 06/00627/B Erection of a conservatory/sun lounge, Dalemount, Peveril Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 06/00658/B Erection of an extension to south elevation and erection of a detached double garage, 37 Douglas Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 06/00670/B Alterations and creation of a window, 16 Birch Drive, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 06/00672/B Change of use from a residential dwelling to an office, 25 Castle Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                                  PA 06/00685/B Proposed alterations to existing roof space accommodation together with conversion to rear of existing garage in dining room accommodation, Fasteeagh Foyr, Douglas Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

PLANNING                   06/013                The following decisions had been notified by

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                          the Planning Committee:-

 

                                                                  PA 06/00227/B Additional use of driveway for the parking of a second taxi, Tiz-I, Mourne View Road, Peel for Mr. S Hesketh.  APPROVED.

 

                                                                  PA 06/00298 Erection of dentist surgery and one/two neighbourhood units with four apartments over, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel for Heritage Homes Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/92192/B Installation of uPVC windows to replace existing on rear elevation, Marina House, Marine Parade, Peel for Mark Pearce and Andrea Kruger.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00194/B Installation of a uPVC door and sliding sash windows to replace existing to front elevation, 10 Circular Road, Peel for Mr. J E Mylrea.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 06/00228/B Amendments to approved PA 05/01016/B to extend the first floor dimensions and alter the internal layout of the accommodation, workshop and land adjacent to 16 Stanley Mount, Peel for Mr. I F Jones.  APPROVED

 

                                                                  PA 05/01277/A On Review – Approval in Principle for a 40 bedroom hotel/leisure complex with up to 14 two bedroom residential apartments with complementary parking, former swimming pool site, Marine Parade, Peel for Peel Town Commissioners.  APPROVED

 

HOUSING (FLATS)      06/014                Consideration was given to a recommendation

REGULATIONS 1982                              from the Environmental Health Division to register flats 1, 2, and 3, St Patrick’s House, 4 Patrick Street, Peel.  After consideration the Board AGREED to register flats as recommended.  With regard to this item Mrs. Moughtin wished to compliment the builders G J Ingham for the work they had carried out.

 

                                                                  A further recommendation from the Environmental Health Division to register flat 1, 2 Patrick Street, Peel was considered and after discussion approved.

 

PUBLIC HEALTH         06/015                Members noted receipt of a letter issued by the

ACT 1990                                                 Environmental Health Officer on behalf of the Commissioners to Mr. & Mrs. Gadsby, 7 Derby Drive with regard to an allegation of smoke ingress to the adjacent property at 8 Derby Drive.  Members noted that this matter had been raised previously and it was AGREED to write to Mr. Mansell requesting that the matter be brought to a conclusion.

 

PEEL KART RACES     06/016                Consideration was given to a letter from the Department of Transport seeking the Commissioners views on an application for a road closure order in respect of the Peel Kart Races scheduled for 19th July to 22nd July 2006.  Members had no objection to the proposed closure requested.  It was indicated that the organisers had previously arranged a public meeting to discuss the road closures and it was AGREED that contact be made with Mr. Hammonds for him to meet the Commissioners prior to the event to outline his plans on behalf of the organisers.

 

MEMORIAL SEAT        06/017                Consideration was given to a letter of request from Mr. Robert Quayle, son of Mr. George Quayle recently deceased of 8 Close Cubbon, Peel who wished to dedicate a Promenade seat with an appropriate plaque to his late father.  The seat was the one adjacent to the Harbour Lights Caf้ in front of the disabled parking bay.  Members had no objection and it was AGREED to advise Mr. Quayle accordingly. 

 

MICHAEL STREET       06/018                Mrs. Sweeney enquired as to when the new street lights would be installed in Michael Street and the Town Clerk undertook to ascertain when this work was due to happen.  It had previously been arranged by the Consultant, Mr. Prescott that a local electrical firm would install the lights.  However it now appeared that the work would have to be undertaken by the Manx Electricity Authority and it was AGREED that the matter be progressed.  Mrs. Sweeney also enquired as to whether the street could be pressure washed as previously undertaken prior to the summer season.  AGREED

 

FUTURE                        06/019                It was AGREED that arrangements be made to

MEETINGS                                               meet with Mr. Ian Jones regarding works to be undertaken on the Peel Hill path leading to the emergency radio station and a further meeting with Manx National Heritage regarding a meeting on site with regard to the blocking off of Fenella Beach. 

 

                                                                  This part of the meeting ended at 7.40p.m.