BOARD MEETING

 

The MINUTES of a BOARD MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Thursday 22nd February 2007 at 7.00p.m.

 

Present                         Mrs. P Pugh (Deputy Chairman)

                                    Mr. I H Baker

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett  

                                    Mr. R M Gimbert

                                    Mr. J E Lightfoot

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. P S Sweeney       

 

Apologies                     Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. D J Lace              

                                   

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

                                   

MINUTES                   06/407               The Minutes of the meeting held on 18th January 2007 were taken as read and CONFIRMED subject to an amendment to Minute 06/387 regarding West View play area where the words “on a date to be agreed”  were deleted and the words “on a date to be given” substituted thereof.

 

COMMISSIONERS   06/408               Mr. Gimbert referred back to Minute 06/382

SURGERIES                                         and indicated that Mrs. Birkett had also stated that she would take part in providing a surgery with Mr. Gimbert.

 

COMMISSIONERS   06/409               Mrs. Sweeney referred back to Minute 06/375

NEWSLETTER                                     concerning the Commissioners newsletter and upon discussion it was suggested that the news gathered for the next edition of the newsletter be conveyed to Isle of Man Newspapers for inclusion in their quarterly regional report.  Mrs. Birkett indicated that she was happy to liaise with Isle of Man Newspapers over the provision of Commissioners news items for the regional newspaper supplement.  Arising therefrom it was AGREED that the Town Clerk liaise with Mrs. Jennifer Leece for the provision of items of news for the Peel City Guardian the deadline of which was 23rd March 2007. 

 

MICHAEL STREET    06/410               It was noted that the conservation style lights had now been installed in Michael Street and to date no feedback had been received from residents.  Mrs. Sweeney indicated that she had received comment that the lights were attractive. 

 

CLERICAL                 06/411               After consideration Members approved the

MEDICAL                                            use of the Town Hall for the Clerical Medical

WALK                                                  Parish Walk as in previous years. 

 

FLAG DAYS               06/412               It was AGREED that the St. John Ambulance hold a flag day in Peel on 26th May 2007.

 

                                                              The Town Clerk also referred to the Peel Youth Project and requested that permission be given for a flag day to generate funds for the Project.  It was AGREED that a flag day be held on 4th August 2007.  Arising therefrom the Acting Chairman updated Members on the current situation concerning the Peel Youth Project since its establishment as a charity.  Funding raising was now taking place and Mrs. Pugh was pleased to indicate that an anonymous donor had generously provided the sum of £10,000 to assist in the running costs of the Peel Youth Project.  Mrs. Pugh thanked the outside work force for the effort they had made to upgrade the interior of the Philip Christian Centre for occupation by the Isle of Man Children’s Centre. 

 

MANX HARRIERS    06/413               Permission was given to the Manx Harriers for the staging of the Peel Hill race as part of the Easter Athletics Festival in early April 2007.  AGREED

 

PEEL CAMPSITE       06/414               The Town Clerk advised that the campsite had once more been awarded the 2 key award from the Tourist Department Grading Commission.  NOTED

 

TREASURE HUNT     06/415               Consideration was given to a letter from Mr. C Burns who in discussion with the Isle of Man Children’s Centre and their building block appeal intended to raise funds.  It appeared that some form of a treasure hunt on Peel beach was favoured together with various other fund raising events that might be considered.  It was suggested that a meeting would be of benefit to discuss the matter with Mr. Burns and it was AGREED that this be arranged in due course. 

 

HONDA DAY             06/416               Consideration was given to a request from Motorsport Merchandise Isle of Man Limited which wished to set up a 40’ x 15’ stall on Honda Day to sell various Honda merchandise.  Members had no objection to the matter providing liaise took place with Honda UK over the siting of the large unit and the type of merchandise to be offered for sale.

 

RAMSEY                    06/417               Consideration was given to a letter from Mr. J

MOTORCYCLE CLUB                       Watterson, Secretary of the Ramsey Motorcycle Club concerning the staging of two beach motorcross events in Peel.  The club wished to stage an event on 7th June and 31st August 2007. After discussion this was AGREED as being acceptable.  As in previous years it was AGREED that a £300 donation be made to the club to assist in the running costs of these events.

 

PEEL                           06/418               Consideration was given to a letter from Mr. C

NEW YEARS DAY DIP                       Wilkinson on behalf of the organisers of the New Years Day Dip in which the assistance of the Commissioners was sought to obtain a Road Closure Order for future years on the Promenade.  After discussion it was AGREED that the Commissioners assist the organisers in obtaining the necessary Road Closure Order including advertisement costs. 

 

BOARD MEETINGS  06/419               Mr. Lightfoot proposed that the future running of the Board meetings would be improved if the items relating to matters arising was dealt with as specific raising of individual items rather than running through the previous Minutes page by page.  AGREED

 

PEELONLINE            06/420               Mr. Gimbert requested that the recent report from Peelonline consultant, Mr. Littler be transferred to the public section of the meeting.  AGREED

 

POSITIVE                   06/421               Mr. Gimbert indicated that a meeting of the

ACTION GROUP                                Positive Action Group had been arranged for the 26th February 2007 at 7.30p.m. at the Empress Hotel, Douglas.  Any member of the Commissioners was welcome to attend the meeting which would discuss freedom of information. 

 

                                                              This part of the meeting ended at 7.35p.m.