ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

The MINUTES of an ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING held in the Board Room, Town Hall, Derby Road, Peel on Thursday 1st May 2008 at 7.00p.m.

 

 

Present                         Mrs. T M Birkett (Chairman)

                                    Mr. E Beale

                                    Mr. R M Gimbert 

                                    Ms. P Hardman

                                    Mr. D J Lace

                                    Mrs. C A Moughtin

                                    Mrs. J O’Halloran

                                    Mr. I Skidmore    

 

In attendance                Mr. P G Leadley (Town Clerk)

 

CERTIFCATE OF       08/001               The Town Clerk read the Certificate of the Un-

UN-CONTESTED ELECTION            contested election. 

 

                                                              The Town Clerk indicated that the ninth remaining vacancy had been re-advertised and that an election would be held on Thursday 15th May 2008. 

 

DECLARATION         08/002               All eight Commissioners signed the Declaration

BOOK                                                  Book in the presence of the Town Clerk.

 

APPOINTMENT        08/003               In accordance with Standing Order number 3a the

OF CHAIRMAN                                  retiring deputy Chairman, Mrs. T M Birkett was appointed Chairman of Peel Town Commissioners for the municipal year 2008/2009. 

 

                                                              Mrs. Birkett was invested with the Chain of Office by the Town Clerk.  Mrs. Birkett then took the chair for the remainder of the meeting.

 

DEPUTY                     08/004               Two proposals were made for the appointment of

CHAIRMAN                                        Deputy Chairman namely Ms. P Hardman proposed by Mr. Lace and seconded by Mrs. Moughtin and Mr. R M Gimbert proposed by Mr. I Skidmore and seconded by Mr. E Beale.  A ballot was held for this appointment and the Town Clerk indicated at voting that there were four votes for each nomination of Deputy Chairman.  In accordance with Standing Orders the Chairman Mrs. Birkett cast a deciding vote in favour of Mr. Gimbert to be Deputy Chairman for the municipal year 2008/2009.

 

 

 

ELECTION OF           08/005               It was AGREED that the lead members of the

LEAD MEMBERS                                Commissioners during the year 2008/2009 should be as follows:-

 

                                                              Lead Member of Finance – Mrs. C Moughtin

                                                              Lead Member of Works – Mr. R Gimbert

                                                              Lead Member of Housing – Ms. P Hardman

                                                              Lead Member of Recreation – Mr. I Skidmore

 

APPOINTMENT        08/006               It was AGREED that the following Members of the

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

 

                                                              Peel Heritage Trust – Mrs. T M Birkett

                                                              Manx National Heritage – Mr. D J Lace

                                                              Western Civic Amenity Site – Mr. R M Gimbert

                                                              Western Pool Authority – Mr. E Beale

                                                              Peel and Western District Housing – Mrs. C Moughtin and Mr. I Skidmore

                                                              Peel Chamber of Trade – Mrs. J O’Halloran

                                                             

                                                              It was AGREED that the Young Persons representatives be held over until the final position of Commissioner had been decided on 15th May 2008. 

 

MINUTES                   08/007               The Minutes of the meeting held on 2nd April 2008 were taken as read and CONFIRMED.

 

LOCAL                       08/008               The Town Clerk referred back to Minute 07/449

GOVERNMENT                                  and indicated that the Viking stockades huts had

MISCELLANEOUS                             now been moved on to Department of Agriculture

PROVISIONS ACT 1984                    and Fisheries and Forestry land at Knockaloe.  NOTED.  Work had progressed on tidying up the site and Mr. Shakespeare of Street Heritage Limited indicated that some of the portable toilets had been sold and the others would be moved in due course. 

 

                                                              Reference was made to the second Abatement Notice served upon Holborn Enterprises and the Town Clerk indicated that upon inspection this site had been completely cleared of items of refuse and rubbish.  NOTED

 

PEEL TRADERS         08/009               The Chairman referred back to Minute 07/450 and wished to record her best wishes for the resurrection of the Peel Chamber of Trade and Commerce and indicated that those that had attended the recent meetings had shown a degree of enthusiasm and Mrs. Birkett was hopeful that the Chamber would progress and grow in size and stature. 

 

CLEANING OF          08/010               The Town Clerk referred to Minute 07/464 and

ROAD GULLIES                                  tabled a Department of Transport specification which indicated the level of road gully cleaning required by that Department.  With regard to the Town of Peel it was expected that all road gullies be cleaned at least twice per annum.

 

EMPLOYMENT         08/011               Members gave consideration to a Department of

EQUALITY BILL                                 Trade and Industry consultation document regarding proposals for inclusion in a new Employment Equality Bill.  Mr. Gimbert indicated that if provision was made for discrimination on religious grounds then it should also be included on ethical grounds.  It was AGREED to advise the Department accordingly.

 

STREET TRADERS    08/012               Consideration was given to an email request from

LICENCE                                             Mr. & Mrs. Hill/Venning who were interested in seeking a permanent site in Peel from which to sell fast food from a mobile catering facility.  The request was discussed and Members were of the view that as there were plenty of permanent premises within the Town providing fast food.  It was AGREED to refuse the request. 

 

PLANNING                08/013               The following planning application were considered

APPLICATION FOR COMMENT      as follows:-

 

                                                              PA 08/00670/B Erection of first floor extension to rear elevation, 60 Patrick Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 08/00674/B Installation of replacement windows and door, 22 Market Street, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 08/00709/B Change of Use and extension to commercial outbuilding to create a residential dwelling, 30 Douglas Street, Peel.  This application was discussed at length and Members expressed concern at the access and parking provision for this application.  It was AGREED to refer this to the Planners. 

 

                                                              PA 08/00720/B Alterations and extension, 24 Ballaquane Park, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 08/00724/B Erection of replacement shelters, Shore Road/Marine Parade, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 08/00728/B Erection of extension to rear elevation, Lezayre, Heathfield Drive, Peel.  RECOMMENED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 08/00727/B Erection of an industrial building, land at fish yards, Mill Road, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 08/00707/B Extension to existing bungalow to provide additional living accommodation, 10 Mourne View, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 08/00729/B Alterations, creation of windows and dormer windows, 9 Ballaterson Crescent, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

                                                              PA 08/00822/B Erection of sub-deanery, St. Germans Cathedral, Peel.  RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

 

PLANNING                08/014               The following planning decisions were notified by

DECISIONS NOTIFIED                      the Planning Committee:-

 

                                                              PA 07/02383/A Approval in principle for commercial development, Isle of Man Water Authority depot, East Quay, Peel for Isle of Man Water Authority.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00149/B Alterations and refurbishment works to dwellings, 2 – 8 Queen Street, 1, 5 – 9 Strand Street, 6-12 Beach Street and 16-16a Shore Road, Peel for Peel Town Commissioners.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00274/B Garage door alterations, 2 Clover Avenue, Reayrt ny Keylley, Ballawattleworth, Peel for Mr. P Carpenter.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00184/B Alterations to garage and creation of access link-way, Old Brickworks entrance, Glenfaba Road, Peel for Peel Town Commissioners.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 07/02325/B Construction of a metal fire escape to replace existing balcony, Elm Bank, Stanley Terrace, Christian Street, Peel for Street Heritage Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00067/B Installation of replacement windows to front elevation, 12 Charles Street, Peel for Mr. N Kelly.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00112/B Erection of an extension on side elevation, 2 The Links , Peel for Mr. & Mrs. Roney.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00105/R Installation of replacement door, 27 Shore Road, Peel for Mr. E W Williams.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00111/B Installation of dormer window to front elevation, 21 Michael Street, Peel for Mr. A Morgan.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00189/C Change of Use of existing retail unit to an estate agency former Looneys Building, 2 Michael Street, Peel for Harmony Homes Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00096/B Installation of replacement windows to rear elevation, 14 St. Germans Place, Peel for Miss M P Clague.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00100/R Installation of replacement windows, 25 Shore Road, Peel for Mr. J H Green.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00116/B Alterations, installation of new shop front and erection of extension to rear, 8 Atholl Place, Peel for Clear Pharmacy Limited.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00087/C Change of use of existing ancillary granny flat to self contained accommodation, Bay View House, 3 Victoria Terrace, Peel for Mr. M Everton-Jones.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00185/B Conversion of garage to living accommodation, installation of window to replace existing garage door and enlarged window on side elevation, Wyndale, 2 Mountain View, Peel for Mr. & Mrs. C Berriff.  APPROVED

 

                                                              PA 08/00140/B Installation of replacement front door and side panels, Elm Bank, Stanley Terrace, Christian Street, Peel for Mr. S Thursfield.  REFUSED

 

                                                              PA 07/02311/B Alterations and use of existing roof patio as a smoking area, Marine Hotel, Shore Road, Peel for Mr. P A Faragher.  REFUSED

 

 

PA 07/01985/B            08/015               Members noted that an Appeal against approval for

ON APPEAL                                        the erection of a replacement dwelling, 10 Station Road, Peel would be heard on 20th May 2008.  It was AGREED not to make any comment at this Appeal application.

 

PA 07/01465/B            08/016               Members noted an Appeal against refusal for

ON APPEAL                                        residential development of twenty one dwellings with associated parking on the field adjacent to Brickworks entrance, Glenfaba Road, Peel.  The Appeal was due to be heard on 21st May 2008 and it was AGREED to make no comment on this application.

 

APPEAL                      08/017               Members noted receipt of an Appeal decisions as

DECISIONS                                         follows:-

 

                                                              PA 07/1179 On Appeal – Mr. E E Wood- installation of four replacement windows to the front elevation, Beach House, Crown Street, Peel.  The Minister had concurred with the independent Inspector and recommended that Peel be dismissed and that the original decision to refuse the application be upheld.  NOTED

 

                                                              PA 07/490 On Appeal – Mr. & Mrs. J Vickers – erection of two town houses to replace existing garage, office and yard, Lewis’s Yard, Gawnes Court, Douglas Street, Peel.  The Minister concurred with the independent Inspectors decision and the Appeal had been dismissed the effect of which confirmed the decision of the Department to refuse the application.  NOTED

 

                                                              PA 07/1733 On Appeal – Mr. L T & Mrs. M A Cowin – approval in principle for the erection of a dwelling, Sea Peep, Poortown Road, Peel.  The Minister concurred with the independent Inspector’s decision allowing the Appeal which in effect confirmed the decision of the Department to allow the application subject to a revised planning condition three.  NOTED

 

MANX SAX               08/018               The Town Clerk referred to discussion with representatives of the Manx Sax Ensemble and their agreement to entertain the Huntingdonshire Music School during July 2008.  It was noted that the group totalling sum seventy musicians would visit Peel on 25th July for a sight seeing visit and subsequent concert possibly within the St. Germans Cathedral during the evening.  NOTED.  The Commissioners wished to welcome the group to the Town and hoped they enjoyed their visit to Peel. 

 

PROMENADE            08/019               The Town Clerk reported that the Department of

WALL                                                   Transport had given an indication that it maybe able to commence the first stage of replacing some of the Promenade railings with a stone wall.  The area under consideration was from the Weatherglass Corner to the Promenade Kiosk.  Members discussed the matter and AGREED to recommend that sandstone be used to blend in with the existing sandstone and adjacent castle. 

 

NEXT BOARD           08/020               Having regard to the fact that the election for a Commissioner was scheduled for the 15th May 2008 it was AGREED to hold over the regular Board meeting of the Commissioners scheduled for that date until Tuesday 20th May 2008. 

 

                                                              Upon discussion it was suggested that consideration be given to amending the dates of the two regular Board meetings from the first Wednesday and third Thursday to the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.  It was AGREED that a motion to amend Standing Orders be submitted in due course.

 

                                                              This part of the meeting ended at 8.00p.m.