APOLOGIES
At
the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the Eden/Albert Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 26
November 2008 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
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"An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at
that meeting if- |
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The local authority by resolution so decides; and |
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The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open
to the public,- |
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The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
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The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a
subsequent meeting." |
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Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
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"Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,- |
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That item may be discussed at that meeting if- |
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That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
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The presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time
when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the
meeting; but |
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no resolution, decision, or recommendation may be made in respect of
that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local
authority for further discussion." |
PUBLIC FORUM
A
period of time (approximately 20 minutes) is set aside for members of the public
to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of
5 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from
members.
The
following requests have been received to address the meeting:
4.1. TOWN AND CITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP - KAREN REMETIS
Karen Remetis will address the Board regarding the above group.
4.2. RENT INCREASES ON COUNCIL-OWNED BUILDINGS - JENNY AGNEW
Jenny Agnew wishes to speak regarding an increase in rentals for council
buildings in the Eden Valley area.
4.3. ONGOING LACK OF MAINTENANCE, REAR OF MT EDEN WAR MEMORIAL HALL - THORA TAYLOR
Thora Taylor wishes to raise issues regarding rubbish, graffiti, weeds etc. at
the rear of the Mt Eden war memorial building.
4.4. VARIOUS ISSUES - PETER BOYS
Peter Boys has requested to speak on various issues.
SANDRINGHAM PLUNKET PROJECT
| Peter Loud |
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| Community Programme Manager |
16 February 2009 |
Reporting on the need to rebuild the building occupied by Sandringham Plunket at
427 Sandringham Road following a major vandalism attack in late 2007 and
advising that the insurance amount covers replacement only costs. Also
reporting on costs to provide a better standard of building that will meet the
needs of the community well into the future.
Recommending that the Board consider the options presented in the report and
approve option 2, requiring a contribution of $220,238 from the Board's SLIPs
budget.
CYCLE RACKS AND BIKE RENTAL SCHEME
| Daniel Newcombe |
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| Senior Transport Planner |
29 January 2009 |
Responding to a request from the Board's November 2008 meeting seeking
information on location, signage, consultation and removal of unused racks, as
well as details on the arrangement with Nextbike cycle rental company.
Recommending that the Board allocate a budget of $60,000 as a SLIPs contribution
towards the council's cycle rack expansion in the Eden/Albert ward.
MT ALBERT - OWAIRAKA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
| Richard Mann |
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| Landscape Architect |
18 February 2009 |
Providing an update on the development of an implementation plan for Mt Albert -
Owairaka that focuses on ways of implementing the priorities identified in the
Mt Albert - Owairaka Management Plan (2000).
Recommending that the Board nominate a spokesperson as a representative in the
development of the landscape master plan and implementation, including attending
external stakeholder workshops.
PURCHASE OF 17 KELLY STREET, MT EDEN
| Glenda Fryer |
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| Councillor |
18 February 2009 |
Attaching a notice of motion requesting that the Arts, Culture and Recreation
committee seek a report from officers on the purchase of the site at 17 Kelly
Street for public open space, in view of the site now being under a mortgagee's
sale.
Recommending that the Board consider the notice of motion.
STATE HIGHWAY 20 WATERVIEW
| Christopher Dempsey |
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| Chairperson |
17 February 2009 |
Attaching a notice of motion recommending that the Board
write to the Prime Minister and the Transport Minister outlining its concerns
regarding the abandonment of the tunnelling project for State Highway 20 -
Waterview, and the effects on the environmental health of local communities in
Mt Albert from construction of a surface motorway.
Recommending that the notice of motion be considered.
MAUNGAWHAU - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR USE OF LANGTONS
| Christopher Dempsey |
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| Chairperson |
17 February 2009 |
Attaching a notice of motion requesting a report outlining the expressions of
interest process, the opportunity for review and input by iwi and the community
board, and the open nature of the tender process.
Recommending that the Board consider the notice of motion.
MT ALBERT ANZAC SERVICE, 2009
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
12 February 2009 |
The
Board has $3,950 remaining in its local event funding budget and is asked to
approve funding for this year's Mt Albert ANZAC service.
Recommending that the Board allocate up to $2,500 from its 2008/2009 local event
funding budget for the 2009 Mt Albert ANZAC service.
NAMING OF OWAIRAKA PARK
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
12 February 2009 |
Advising that at its meeting held on 3 December 2009, the Arts, Culture and
Recreation Committee resolved that the site at 56-60 Owairaka Avenue be named
Owairaka Park.
Recommending that the information be received.
URGENT DECISION - SLIPS - JANUARY 2009
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
17 February 2009 |
Reporting on an urgent decision signed by the chairperson/deputy chairperson
during the holiday break.
Recommending that the Board notes the urgent decision regarding allocation of
SLIPs funding.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SIMPLIFY AND STREAMLINE) AMENDMENT BILL 2009
| Christopher Dempsey |
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| Chairperson |
16 February 2009 |
Providing an overview of phase one of the reform of the Resource Management Act.
Recommending that the information be received.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Providing the chairperson with the opportunity to update the Board on the
projects and issues he has been involved with since the last meeting.
[Note: this is an information item and if the chairperson wishes any action to
be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the
agenda].
COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Providing councillors with the opportunity to update the Board on the projects
and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.
[Note: this is an information item and if councillors wish any action to be
taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the
agenda].
BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS
Providing board members with the opportunity to update the Board on the projects
and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.
[Note: this is an information item and if board members wish any action to be
taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the
agenda].
REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
16 February 2009 |
Attaching a list of reports requested/pending as at February 2009.
Recommending that the report be received.
GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
16 February 2009 |
Attaching group activity reports for November 2008 through to January 2009.
Recommending that the information be received.
