BOARD MEETING

The MINUTES of a BOARD MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Tuesday 16^th September 2008 at 7.00p.m.

Present Mrs. T M Birkett (Chairman)

Ms. P Hardman

Mr. D J Lace

Mrs. C A Moughtin

Mr. I Skidmore

Mr Gimbert

Mr. E Beale

Apologies Mrs. J O’Halloran

Mr. A Jones

In attendance Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

Action

CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME	08/244	The Chairman welcomed the public to the meeting and took pleasure in asking Mr. Malcolm Kelly to present the T A Kelly Shield to Mr. Gordon Brew in recognition of his volunteer work with athletics in Peel.
MINUTES	08/245	The Minutes of the meeting held on 2^nd September 2008 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.
HOVERCRAFT LANDING	08/246	Upon a proposal from Mr. Lace it was AGREED that Minute C08/193 be transferred to the public record as follows: “Mr. Lace indicated that the first hovercraft landing on the Isle of Man entailed a visit to Peel beach. He thought the occasion could be marked with a plaque attached to the sandstone wall on the beach adjacent to the Weatherglass Corner. AGREED” Mr. Lace subsequently indicated that there was already a carved plaque within the stonework of the wall at the beach and that this needed attention to make it more visible to the public.
COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING	08/247	Reference was made back to Minute 08/219 and the Town Clerk confirmed that the meeting with the public would take place on Saturday 4^th October 2008 between 2.00p.m. to 4.00p.m. in the Corrin Hall, Peel. NOTED	Action
BALLAWATTLEWORTH ESTATE	08/248	Reference was made back to Minute 08/222 and the Town Clerk confirmed that a letter had been sent to the Department of Transport requesting the reduction in the speed humps as a matter of urgency. Ms. Hardman suggested that the bus link to this area of the Town could be via Ballaquane Road as opposed to travelling within the estate itself. Mr. Gimbert opposed this suggestion as the estate itself as Oak Road has been earmarked as a link road between the Ramsey Road and the Poortown Road at some point in the future by the Department of Transport.
PROPERTY PORTFOLIO	08/249	The Town Clerk confirmed that he was scheduled to meet with Mr. Crowe of Chrystal Commercial to update the property portfolio and also obtain a valuation of the former swimming pool site on Marine Parade.	PGL
SEAGULLS	08/250	Reference was made back to Minute 08/238 and it was indicated that the only way to encourage lesser numbers of seagulls was to request the public not to feed them.
TRAFFIC SAFETY MEASURES	08/251	The Town Clerk advised that the “smiley face” traffic control sign was now available for placement within the Town. After discussions with the Police it was suggested that Derby Road in the vicinity of the Clothworkers School would be the optimum site. Mr. Gimbert indicated that a traffic speed test was currently being undertaken on Derby Road and that it would be better to await the completion of this test prior to placement of the sign. As an interim measure it was AGREED that the sign be placed on the Ramsey Road approach into Peel.	TQ
ALBANY ROAD RESURFACING	08/252	The Town Clerk indicated that he had been advised by an official at the Department of Transport that the resurfacing of Albany Road was scheduled for completion within the current financial year by the Department of Transport. NOTED
LEECE MUSEUM TRUST	08/253	Members noted receipt of the latest set of Minutes from the Leece Museum Trust meeting. NOTED
WESTERN ATHLETICS CLUB	08/254	Members noted receipt of a letter from the Secretary to the Western Athletic Club which indicated that a race would be held in and around Peel on 5^th October 2008. NOTED	Action
PEEL CAMPSITE	08/255	Consideration was given to a request from the Second Onchan Scout Group to hold a summer camp at the Derby Road Campsite from 1^st to 8^th August 2009 involving between 20 and 30 scouts with 6 tents and a mess tent. It was AGREED to offer the scout group a 50% reduction for the summer camp.	PGL
POPPY APPEAL	08/256	Members noted receipt of a letter from the head of the Poppy Appeal dated 2^nd September 2008 setting out the Royal British Legions drive to attract new poppy appeal volunteers. NOTED
LETTERS OF THANKS	08/257	Members noted receipt of three letters of thanks from the Manx Tri Club following the successful Peel sprint triathlon, from the Peel Sailing and Cruising Club dated 28^th August 2008 thanking the Commissioners and staff for assistance to the club through the summer months and from the Huntingdonshire Music School Association following their successful visit to the Isle of Man for a summer music tour. NOTED
CIVIC SUNDAY SERVICES	08/258	Members noted receipt of two invitations to attend Civic Sunday Services. The first was for 11.00a.m. on Sunday 12^th October 2008 from Lonan Parish Commissioners and the other was for the 12^th October at 3.00p.m. from Braddan Parish Commissioners. The Chairman indicated that she would attend the morning service at Lonan and the Vice Chairman indicated he would attend the afternoon service at Braddan.
MAXIMUM RATE ORDER 2008	08/259	Members noted receipt of a letter from the Minister of the Department of Local Government and the Environment regarding the Maximum Rate Order 2008 which was scheduled to be placed before the October sitting of Tynwald. The Town Clerk indicated that one factor that remained unknown at the current time was the likely cost of salaries and wages which formed a significant portion of the town rate income. Mrs. Moughtin indicated that the Commissioners always tried to impose a minimum rate rise. It was AGREED to advise the Minister accordingly.	PG L Action
HOUSING FLATS REGULATIONS 1982	08/260	Upon recommendation from the Environmental Health Officer it was AGREED that flats 5, 7, 9, 21, 23 and 25 Fuchsia Road, Reayrt Ny Keylley, Peel be registered in accordance with the regulations.
CREEK INN	08/261	The Town Clerk updated Members on his attendance the previous week at the licensing court application for an extension of the outdoor drinking area of The Creek. A letter of objection had been lodged with the Court and the Town Clerk indicated that the Court had decided to adjourn the application for a three months period to the 11^th December 2008 pending resolution of outstanding ownership dispute of the land in question between The Creek Inn owners and the Department of Transport. NOTED
STANDING ORDERS	08/262	Members noted receipt of a final draft of the revised Standing Orders and subject to two minor typographical amendments and one amendment to Section 21 regarding the Minutes of meetings in which it was proposed by Mr. Gimbert that outstanding action points be updated as a matter of course. It was AGREED that the Standing Orders be forwarded to at the printers for printing of the final version of Standing Orders.	PGL
TWOSMART	08/263	The Town Clerk referred to an invitation from the Twosmart Team to a performance by students of the Queen Elizabeth High School on Friday 26^th September between 5.30p.m. and 6.30p.m. The performance would highlight the following items: Two smart for drugs, Two smart to smoke, Two smart for bullying and Two smart for alcohol. This performance was arranged in conjunction with Inspector Brittan of the Peel Police Station. The Chairman and Mr. Beale indicated that they would attend.	TMB/ECB
HIGHWAYS ACT 1986	08/264	The Town Clerk referred to a road closure in respect of East Quay, Peel from 18^th September to no later than the 1^st February 2009 in respect of construction work being undertaken between East Quay’s junction with Mill Road and a point adjacent to the House of Manannan car park entrance. Mr. Lace referred to the recent heavy rain and indicated that Mill Road had become flooded and there was assurances required that access to Close Chairn and the breakwater should be maintained by the Department. It was AGREED that the Department be advised of this difficulty.	PGL Action
SHAMYR HEY TEA ROOM	08/265	A request had been received for the placement of second hand stalls on the pavement area in front of Shamyr Hey Tea Rooms. After consideration it was AGREED TO REFUSE the request on safety grounds.	PGL
PEEL HERITAGE TRUST	08/266	Reference was made to a recent meeting of Peel Heritage Trust at which the public litter bins had been discussed. To prevent access by gulls it was noted that a firm called Swintext were able to supply kit for each bin in which plastic apertures could be fitted to prevent gulls gaining access to the bins. It was AGREED to investigate the cost such apertures for possible insertion in the Peel bins.	TQ
WEST VIEW PLAY AREA	08/267	The Town Clerk reported the a further incident at the West View Play Area involving youngsters spreading dog muck over the play areas. It was NOTED that the matter had been referred to the Police for investigation.
HARBOUR WEBCAM	08/268	Mr. Lace enquired whether the webcam from the House of Manannan taking in Peel harbour could be offered to the Manx Radio wedcam site. It was AGREED that the Town Clerk contact Manx Radio accordingly.	PGL
PROMENADE WALL	08/269	Mr. Lace enquired as to whether a start date had been arranged by the Department of Transport for the building of the first section of promenade wall from the Weatherglass corner to the kiosk. The Town Clerk advised that he was unaware of a start date at present.
WESTERN CIVIC AMENITY SITE	08/270	Discussion ensued over the plans for an extension of the Western Civic Amenity Site and it was AGREED that arrangements be made for the Commissioners to be briefed on the long term proposals together with the temporary measures that would apply during the extension works.	RMG
IRIS CLOCK	08/271	Mrs. Moughtin enquired as to whether the damage caused to the IRIS clock was repairable. The Town Clerk undertook to investigate the matter.	PGL
		This part of the meeting ended at 8.30p.m.
		Ms. Hardman left the meeting at 8.30p.m.