GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of a GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Wednesday 5th March 2008 at 7.00p.m.

 

 

Present                         Mrs. P S Sweeney (Chairman)

                                    Mr. I Baker

                                    Mrs. T M Birkett

                                    Mr. R M Gimbert 

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mr. J E Lightfoot

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                   

Apologies                     Mrs. P Pugh

 

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

 

MINUTES                   07/406               The Minutes of the meeting held on 6th February 2008 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

DOCTORS                  07/407               Mr. Gimbert referred back to Minute 07/362

SURGERY                                            concerning the provision of a new doctors surgery for Peel.  It was indicated that the Government pink book of expenditure did not include current provision other than design fees for a new centre and Mr. Gimbert expressed concern at on-going long term delay.  The Chairman indicated that a meeting with the Officers from the Properties Section of the Department of Health and Social Security had been arranged and that the matter could be discussed with regard to time scales at that time.

 

VIKING                      07/408               Mr. Gimbert referred back to Minute 07/363

FESTIVAL                                            with specific regard to the storage of the Viking stockades and equipment at the Loades Factory on Ramsey Road, Peel.  He indicated that arrangements had been made with the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry for the Viking village to be stored at Knockaloe Farm, Patrick.  NOTED

 

UNDERGROUND      07/409               Mr. Lace referred back to Minute 07/366 and

DUCTS IN ROADS                             indicated that reference to sewers was incorrect and requested that the words sewers within the Minute be deleted.  AGREED

 

BALLAQUANE          07/410               Mr. Lace referred back to Minute 07/367 and

ROUNDABOUT                                  indicated that he had been lead to believe by Mr. Crookall, MHK that work had started on making the roundabout safer.  This could not be confirmed and it may be that the Road Safety Officer was currently monitoring the situation.  It was AGREED that the Town Clerk write to Mrs. Hazel Fletcher of the Department of Transport and enquire whether the survey work had been completed and if so whether a report was available with a request as to when the actual work would commence.

 

SEWER OUTFALL     07/411               The Town Clerk referred back to Minute 07/381 and indicated that upon enquiry the works undertaken on the sewer outfall had involved ultrasound equipment and was related to survey work only.  The Commissioners indicated a desire for the outfall to be capable of handling any catastrophic overflow situation that might arise. 

 

5 A SIDE                     07/412               Reference was made back to Minute 07/382

GOAL POSTS                                      and the Town Clerk advised that the posts were beyond repair due to badly rusted metal.  It was AGREED that the posts be replaced and that the original suppliers of the posts be advised accordingly. 

 

                                                              Mr. Lightfoot enquired as to when the top soil was to be laid at the pool area and the Town Clerk indicated that it was in the work schedule for the Technical Officer.  Members were keen to see the work undertaken at an early date and that the Technical Officer obtain a price for seeding the top surface together with pricing up re-turfing.

 

CARMANE                 07/413               Mr. Lace referred back to Minute 07/384 and

CLOSE                                                 asked that the Department of Local Government and the Environment be contacted with a request that the houses at this estate be transferred to the housing stock owned and operated by the Commissioners. 

 

MANX GAS               07/414               The Town Clerk reported that upon contact with Manx Gas Limited it was the intention to undertake a feasibility study involving Central Government with a view to an expansion of its town gas supply.  If Peel were to be provided with town gas the date at which such work would be undertaken was the financial year 2009/2010.  NOTED

 

LOCAL                       07/415               Members noted receipt of a letter from the

AUTHORITY RENT                            Housing Policy Manager at the Department of

INCREASES                                        Local Government and the Environment which indicated that public sector rents would be increased by 5% for the financial year commencing 1st April 2008.  The other allowances would remain the same.  NOTED

 

PLANNING                07/416               The following planning applications had been

APPLICATIONS FOR COMMENT    received for comment as follows:-

 

08/000185 Removal of small window in side of property – removal of existing garage door and replace with window – introduction of new doorway, Windale, 2 Mountain View, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

           

08/000186 Combine units 19, 22 and 24 into one maisonette and other minor changes, Quirks Coalyard, Smithy Site, Viking Longhouse, Harbour View, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

08/000189 Change of use 2 Michael Street, Peel to Estate Agents.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

08/000184 Create new garage opening in rear gable wall and provide alternative access/egress onto Glenfaba Road via existing former brickworks, Glenfaba Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

08/00111 Change of plans for installation of dormer window to front elevation 21 Michael Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

08/00295 Erection of extension on rear of property, 2 Peveril Avenue, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

08/00274 Alterations to garage door, 2 Clover Avenue, Reayrt Ny Keylley.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

 

 

 

08/00241 Approval in principle for the erection of two apartments and associated parking, 5-7 Station Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

08/000149 Refurbishment of 14 houses to include render insulation system to external walls – refurbishment of 7 flats to include provision of level access and lift etc 2-8 Queen Street, 1, 5 and 9 Strand Street, 6 – 12 Beach Street, 16and 16a Shore Road and 3a – 3g Strand Street, Flats.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

PLANNING               07/417              The following planning decisions had been

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                   notified by the Planning Committee:-

 

                                                           PA 07/02205/B Erection of a flue stack to side elevation, Balley Beg, 24a Derby Road, Peel for Ms. R M Crellin.   APPROVED

 

                                                           PA 07/02161/B Erection of a conservatory to rear elevation, 46 Ballaquane Park, Peel for Mr. P Parker.  APPROVED

 

                                                           PA 07/02054/B Erection of a garage and store and amendments to approved dwelling, site adjacent to The Mount, Mount Morrison, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. G Comber.  APPROVED

 

                                                           PA 07/02314/C Change of Use of garage 7 to private lock up storage unit and garage 14 for private vehicles use, Heathfield Yard, Patrick Street, Peel for Mr. M L Corcoran.  APPROVED

 

                                                           PA 07/02225/B Erection of two light industrial units, creation of additional car parking, turning area, widening of entrance and landscaping, land off Stanley Mount, Peel for Peel Properties Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                           PA 07/02235/B Erection of a single storey extension to rear elevation, 3 Creggans Avenue, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. D Berry.  APPROVED

 

                                                           PA 07/02313/B Vary condition one of planning application 07/00197/B, and reposition containers to improve vehicle access, Heathfield Yard, Patrick Street, Peel for Mr. M L Corcoran.  REFUSED

 

 

LOCAL                       07/418             Further consideration was given to the request

GOVERNMENT                                for an Order under Section 14 of the Act

MISCELLANEOUS                           concerning the service of a notice on Street

PROVISIONS ACT 1984                  Heritage Limited if the amenity of the district was seriously injured by the condition of any garden or vacant or other open land.  After due consideration it was AGREED that an Order requesting the abatement of the nuisance be issued and that a period of twenty one days be allowed for the third party to remove the said items of stockades, W.C’s and other items. 

 

PA 07/02109/B           07/419             The Town Clerk advised that an Appeal was

ON APPEAL                                      scheduled to be heard concerning the Street Heritage Construction Limited appeal against approval to the renovation and erection of a single storey and a two storey extension and installation of a replacement dormer on rear elevation of 41 Stanley Terrace, Christian Street, Peel.  It was AGREED to make no comment on this Appeal application.

 

WESTERN                 07/420             Upon request from the Secretary to the Western

ATHLETIC CLUB                             Athletic Club it was AGREED that the use of the campsite block be permitted for the payment of annual subscriptions for the members taking part in the summer track and field league races on the 17th April 2008 from 6.00p.m. until 8.00p.m.

 

ISLE OF MAN           07/421             Consideration was given to a request from the

CHILDRENS CENTRE                     Isle of Man Childrens Centre to hold an out to play open access day on the headlands field during the morning of Tuesday 1st April 2008 from 10.00a.m. to 12.00p.m.  AGREED

 

HARBOUR                 07/422             The Town Clerk referred to a news release from

FOOTBRIDGE                                   the Department of Transport concerning the closure of the footbridge and flap gate in Peel Harbour from 9th March to 11th March to enable ongoing maintenance of the flap gate necessitating the change of the hydraulic oil. 

 

CAR RALLY              07/423             Mrs. Moughtin referred to the recent car rally which for the first time held a stage within the Town of Peel.  She indicated that the event appeared to have been well run and well supported by spectators.  She enquired whether it would be possible to hold a debriefing meeting with the organisers.  It was AGREED that a letter of thanks be sent to the organisers. 

 

PEEL CASTLE           07/424             Mr. Lightfoot indicated that upon completion of the Harbour Divisions marina scheme the view of the castle at night would not be particularly evident.  He enquired whether Manx National Heritage would be prepared to consider lighting the castle from the inside to make it more prominent to the general public.  Mr. Lace indicated that he would raise the matter at the next meeting of Manx National Heritage scheduled for the 6th March 2008.

 

LEAFLETS                 07/425             Members noted a draft leaflet which would be

OF PEEL                                            appropriate to issue to visitors to Peel and had been prepared by Mr. Vic Bates.  Members AGREED that the colour leaflet was attractive and was prepared to fund the cost of a suitable print run.  It was suggested that if the leaflet could be printed before the end of March then one could be placed in each copy of the Peel City Guardian scheduled for printing on the 12th April 2008.  AGREED

 

PEEL TRADERS        07/426             The Chairman suggested that a further meeting be arranged for the Town’s traders to try and establish some momentum to re-establish the Chamber of Trade Tourism and Commerce in Peel.  The matter would be published in the local paper and on the Commissioners website and it was agreed that the Commissioners look to facilitate such a meeting and upon suggestion from Mrs. Birkett provide a venue and the supply of tea and biscuits for refreshments to those traders that attended. 

 

MANX RADIO          07/427             The Chairman indicated that the Manx Radio

WEB CAM                                         web cam for Peel Promenade appeared to have been broken and it was AGREED to contact the Manx Radio with a view to getting it fixed. 

 

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