GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of the GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Wednesday 1st August 2007 at 7.00p.m.

 

Present                         Mrs. P S Sweeney (Chairman)

                                    Mr. R M Gimbert

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. J E Lightfoot

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

 

Apologies                     Mr. I Baker

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mrs. P Pugh

                                   

In attendance                Miss P L Bampton (Finance Officer)

                                    Mr. J T Quayle (Technical Officer)

                                                                

CHAIRMAN’S           07/133               The Chairman welcomed the Press and the

WELCOME                                          public to the first Board meeting of August.  Mrs. Sweeney wished to express her thanks to everyone who helped organise Civic Sunday.  She wished to thank Mr. Gimbert personally for helping organise the Viking Festival.  The Chairman reported that Peel Sailing Club were pleased with the number of visitors Traditional Boat Weekend had attracted Yn Chruinnaght had also hosted a successful event in Peel.  Mrs. Sweeney wished the Viking Longboat organisers a successful event with their boat races on Saturday and Peel Carnival Committee enjoy a similar success with their carnival the following week.

 

MINUTES                   07/134               The Minutes of the meeting held on 4th July 2007 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

RAGGATT                  07/135               Mr. Gimbert referred back to Minute 07/093

LANDFILL                                           and indicated that the information obtained from the Government Analyst’s Department concerning the discharge figures from the Raggatt were not the one the Board required. The figures of interest related to the discharge.  The Technical Officer explained that he was still waiting for these statistics.  Mr. Gimbert requested that the Raggatt Landfill Site be made an Agenda item for the next meeting.  AGREED

 

SURFACE WATER    07/136               Mr. Gimbert referred back to Minute 07/094

SEPARATION SCHEME                     and enquired as to whether any indication had been received from Auldyn Construction as to how long the Commissioners car park in Derby Road was likely to be closed.  The Technical Officer reported that the contractors had not informed the Commissioners of a timescale for the drainage work they were undertaking.  The Finance Officer undertook to make enquiries.

 

                                                              The Chairman explained that the Board had tried to arrange a meeting with Auldyn Construction before work had started on the surface water separation scheme.  However, the meeting had not taken place.  The Commissioners asked for the work compound to be based at Peel Clothworkers School. The Company had however based at the end of the Promenade.  Mr. Lightfoot reported that Mr. Crookall, MHK had informed him that Auldyn Construction could not use Peel Clothworkers School for a works compound as it would create too much spoil.  NOTED

 

HIGHWAYS ACT      07/137               Mr. Gimbert referred back to minute 07/095

1986                                                      regarding the application made by the licencee of the Creek Inn under Section 78 of the Highways Act 1986 to set out tables and chairs on the highway in front of the Creek Inn.

 

                                                              Mr. Gimbert reported that the Creek had not moved their tables and chairs back from the highway.  This was forcing vehicles to park dangerously for both vehicles and pedestrians travelling along the Quay.  Mr. Gimbert enquired as to whether there was anything the Commissioners could do to enforce the Creek to keep their tables and chairs behind the line that was originally approved by the Licencing Court.  The Chairman informed him that Peel Town Commissioners still needed to carry out further investigation into the matter.

 

                                                              Mr. Lightfoot reported that he had been informed by the Department of Transport at their Western Traffic Management Meeting that the Department were going to put in a pedestrian walk way along that part of the Quay.  NOTED

 

FLY TIPPING             07/138               The Chairman enquired back to Minute 07/096 and enquired whether Mr. Chris Burn a Peel resident who was concerned about fly tipping and refuse across the Isle of Man had received a response regarding his letter.  The Finance Officer undertook to liaise with the Town Clerk to see if he had sent a letter of reply to Mr. Burn.

 

ISLE OF MAN            07/139               Mr. Gimbert referred back to Minute 07/107

STRATEGIC PLAN                             regarding the Strategic Plan prepared by the Department of Local Government and the Environment.  Mr. Gimbert informed Members that the Conservation Area in Peel should be reduced in size.  A reduced conservation area would require less resources which would make it easier for the Department to manage.  The money spent on these resources could be put to better use elsewhere in the Island.  The Board AGREED to write to the Department of Local Government and invite them to a future  meeting to discuss the issue.

 

FORMER                    07/140               Mr. Lightfoot referred back to Minute 07/109

LEGENDS SHOP                                 regarding the untidy state of the former

MICHAEL STREET                             Legends shop in Michael Street.  The Finance Officer reported that she had spoken to Mr. Robert Smith of Clear Pharmacy who now owned the building.  She informed him of the Commissioners concerns that the building was an eyesore and that mail had built up behind the door.  Mr. Smith informed her that there were builders working in the shop and he would get them to address these issues.  NOTED

 

OFFSHORE                07/141               Members noted receipt of a letter from the

AGGREGATES                                    Department of Trade and Industry in response to the Commissioners reply to their letter dated the 4th July 2007 stating the Boards views on offshore aggregates prospecting and extraction licences.  Mr. Gimbert expressed disappointment with the reply that was received from the Department. He informed Members that the West of the Island suffered from coastal erosion and increasing the extraction of offshore aggregates could lead to further acceleration of the erosion of the West coast.  The Board AGREED to discuss the long term problems of the extraction of offshore aggregates with their MHK, Mr. Crookall. 

 

 

 

OUTSIDE                    07/142               Members noted receipt of  correspondence

DRINKING AREAS                             from the Police regarding outside drinking areas.   Mr. Lightfoot suggested that they invite the Police to a future meeting to discuss the matter in more detail.  AGREED

 

PLANNING                07/143               The following planning applications were

APPLICATIONS                                  received from the Planning Office:-

 

                                                              PA 07/01262/B Conversion of first floor residential accommodation to a self contained apartment, 30 Douglas Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 07/0198/B Removal of disused chimney from rear outbuilding, 30 Douglas Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 07/01375/B Replace existing timber windows with uPVC sliding sash windows, Timeout Cottage, 11 Circular Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.

 

PLANNING                07/144               The following decisions were received from

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                      the Planning Office:-

 

                                                              PA 07/00787/B Approval in principle for the erection of a leisure centre with parking and landscaping, vacant plot at Close Beg, adjacent to Busy Bears Nursery, Peel for Mr. S Marshall.  APPROVED.

 

                                                              PA 07/00979/B Erection of a garden shed in rear garden, 36 Castle Street, Peel for Mr. Richard Hall.  APPROVED.

 

                                                              PA 07/01030/B Demolition of existing garage and creation of  parking area, Westbourne House, Walpole Road, Peel for Mr. Dan Davies.  APPROVED.

 

                                                              PA 07/00796/R Retention of boundary fence and replacement garden shed, 48 Ballaquane Park, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. E Leece.  APPROVED.

 

                                                              PA 07/00386.B Extend existing garage footprint and erection of 1st floor extension above, 2 St. Patrick’s View, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Haynes.  APPROVED.

 

                                                              PA 07/00799/B Conversion of existing integral garage to living accommodation, 11 Queens Drive, Peel for Mr. J Hacking.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/00844/B Installation of replacement windows and doors to front elevation, 14 Patrick Street, Peel for Mr. D Hall.  APPROVED.

 

                                                              PA 07/00872/B Installation of replacement windows on front and rear elevations and replacement back door, 5 Church Street, Peel for Mr. L Edwards.  APPROVED.

 

                                                              PA 07/00954/B Installation of replacement windows to front and rear elevations Athol House, 4 Marine Parade, Peel for Roy Moore (IOM) Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/00633/C Change of use from residential to holiday accommodation, 23 Ash Close, Ballawattleworth, Peel for Mr. P D Wisbey.  APPROVED.

 

                                                              PA 07/00513/B Installation of patio doors to replace existing rear ground floor window, 8 Creggans Avenue, Peel for Mr. E Warrilow.  APPROVED.

 

                                                              PA 07/01099/C Change of use of vacant shop unit to shop/office for sale of overseas property and insurance/financial services, vacant shop adjacent to dental surgery, Neighbourhood Centre, Close Beg, Peel for Heritage Homes Limited.  APPROVED.

 

                                                              Pa 07/00978/b Creation of a doorway to side elevation, 25 Bellevue Park, Peel for Mrs. J Wells.  APPROVED.

 

                                                              PA 07/00630/B Creation of new window to rear elevation, 38 Market Street, Peel for Ms. L Corlett.  APPROVED.

 

PLANNING                07/145               The following planning appeals were noted:-

APPEALS                                            

                                                             

                                                              Approval in principle for erection of 20 detached dwellings and 6 semi-detached dwellings on land adjacent to Croit ny Greiney, Douglas Road, Peel.  Mr. Lightfoot expressed his surprise that approval in principle had been granted.

 

                                                              The Planning Department had originally informed the Commissioners that they were going to limit the future building of houses in Peel.  The Board AGREED that a letter should be sent to the Planning Department enquiring as to whether they were correctly following their own criteria on limiting the number of future properties being built in Peel.  

 

DOGS ACT                 07/146               Members noted receipt of an information sheet

1990                                                      regarding dog faeces which was supplied by Mr. Lace.  The Board AGREED that the notices should be laminated and placed on all the Commissioners notice boards and dog bins.  Mr. Gimbert requested that the information be included in the Commissioners newsletter.

 

STREET                      07/147               The Board considered two requests the first

COLLECTION – VIKING                   was from the Manx Society for the Prevention

LONGBOAT RACE DAY                    of Cruelty to Animals who wished to hold a street collection on Viking Longboat Race Day on 4th August 2007.  The money raised would go towards the care of the animals at the sanctuary.  AGREED

 

                                                              The second request was from the Ramsey Rowing Club who wished to have a bucket collection on Viking longboat race day.  The Board REFUSED this request as the money that was being collected was not being donated to charity.

 

VIKING FESTIVAL   07/148               Mr. Lightfoot reported that the Viking Festival Committee had inserted four inch brown drain pipes to take the overspill away from the Viking Village.  Mr. Lightfoot commented that the Committee should have informed both Peel Town Commissioners and the Department of Transport that the pipes were to be inserted into the sand.  Mr. Gimbert apologised on behalf of the Viking Committee for not informing both the Commissioners and the Department of Transport.  The pipes would be dug up and removed.   NOTED

 

KERBSIDE                 07/149               Mr. Gimbert enquired as to whether the bags

COLLECTION                                     for kerbside recycling and the disposable poop scoops had been ordered.  The Finance Officer undertook to liaise with the Town Clerk to see if he had ordered them. 

 

NEWSLETTER           07/150               Mr. Gimbert reported that the Board needed to communicate more effectively with Peel residents.   Better use needed to be made of the Commissioners newsletter to provide the public with more information on what was taking place in Peel.  Mr. Lightfoot commented that the Board needed to have a better relationship with the Press.  The Press needed to report more on the activities of the Commissioners and publish information provided by the Commissioners.  AGREED

 

RAILWAY                  07/151               Mr. Gimbert informed the Board that the

LINE – PEEL TO ST. JOHNS              footpath along the railway line from Peel to St. Johns was getting blocked with overgrown branches and making access difficult.  It was AGREED that the Finance Officer write to the Department of Transport’s Footpath Officer and request that it be cleared.

 

                                                              This part of the meeting ended at 7.50p.m