APOLOGIES
At
the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the Great Barrier Community Board meeting held on Monday, 19 January
2009 and the extraordinary meeting held on 4 February 2009 be confirmed as true
and correct records.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
|
Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
|
"An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at
that meeting if- |
|
(a) |
The local authority by resolution so decides; and |
|
(b) |
The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open
to the public,- |
|
|
(i) |
The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
|
|
(ii) |
The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a
subsequent meeting." |
|
Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
|
"Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,- |
|
(a) |
That item may be discussed at that meeting if- |
|
|
(i) |
That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
|
|
(ii) |
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 |
|
(b) |
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.
At
the close of the agenda no requests to speak had been received.
NAMING OF UNNAMED ROAD AT TRYPHENA - SURVEY RESULTS
| Oliver Richards |
|
| Street Naming Officer, ACE |
13 January 2009 |
Reporting on the survey results for the naming of an unnamed legal road between
Schooner Bay and Puriri Bay Roads.
Recommending that the Board consider the names set out in the agenda report and
approve a non-duplicated name for this road
SLIPS REPORT - FEBRUARY 2009
| Suzanne Drake |
|
| SLIPs Portfolio Leader |
5 February 2009 |
The
Board was informed at the last meeting that an amount of $29,450 of operational
budget remained in its SLIPs account that needed to be spent by 30 June 2009.
The attached proposal to create viewshafts provides an opportunity for the Board
to have the project scoped and considered for funding at its March 2009 meeting.
Recommending that the Board allocate a scoping budget of $500 to the viewshaft
protection stage 2 proposal.
NAMING OF BRIDGE OVER THE ORUAWHARO STREAM
| Denise McKenzie |
|
| Democracy advisor |
2 February 2009 |
Following a suggestion to the Board that the bridge over the Oruawharo stream be
named in recognition of the contribution made by the late Mr George Medland,
family members and council officers have confirmed that they are satisfied with
the proposal.
Recommending that the Board discuss the type of sign that would be most
appropriate and the preferred method of funding.
TRYPHENA WHARF UPGRADE PLANS
| Paul Downie |
|
| Chairperson |
5 February 2009 |
Reporting on suggestions raised at an open day presentation held on 17 January
2009 where feedback was sought from the public on proposals for upgrade of the
Tryphena wharf.
Recommending that the plans be modified to address the key issues raised by the
public.
CODE OF CONDUCT
| Richard Somerville-Ryan |
|
| Board Member |
5 February 2009 |
Attaching a notice of motion suggesting that the Board adopt a code of conduct
for its own operations and for the guidance of board members.
Recommending that the Board consider the notice of motion.
ROAD RESERVES
| Richard Somerville-Ryan |
|
| Board Member |
5 February 2009 |
Attaching a notice of motion seeking clarification over the
jurisdiction that applies to road reserves to ensure that the governance issues
which arise from the management of road reserves on Great Barrier Island are
subject to the Board's scrutiny and comment.
Recommending that the notice of motion be considered by the
Board.
OPERATIONAL PLANNING ISSUES
| Richard Somerville-Ryan |
|
| Board Member |
5 February 2009 |
Attaching a notice of motion advising of issues raised during the recent
district plan hearings over council's resource consent process and the need for
the Board to have an overall understanding of the major operational planning
issues.
Recommending that the notice of motion be considered.
GOVERNANCE
|
Richard Somerville-Ryan |
|
|
Board Member |
5 February 2009 |
Advising that the sub-committee has had informal
discussions on its scope and procedures and advising of specific issues under
discussion.
Recommending that the information be received Outline
UPDATE ON TRANSPORT-RELATED ISSUES ON GREAT BARRIER ISLAND
| Denise McKenzie |
|
| Democracy advisor |
5 February 2009 |
Providing an information update on transport-related issues on Great Barrier
Island supplied by the Manager, HGI - Traffic Safety, Assets and Operations.
Recommending that the information be received.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SIMPLIFY AND STREAMLINE) AMENDMENT BILL 2009
| Paul Downie |
|
| Chairperson |
5 February 2009 |
Providing an overview of phase one of the reform of the Resource Management Act.
Recommending that the information be received.
SUPER GOLD TRAVEL FOR GREAT BARRIER ISLAND FERRY USERS
| Denise McKenzie |
|
| Democracy advisor |
5 February 2009 |
At
its meeting held on 5 February 2009, the Transport committee considered the
resolution from the Board's 19 January 2009 meeting and resolved as follows:
That
the Transport Committee supports the Great Barrier Island Community Board's
request that the Auckland Regional Transport Authority:
- include public transport to and from Great
Barrier Island in their Regional Public 5 Transport Plan which is expected to
be released for consultation during 2009; and
- ensure that funding for free travel SuperGold
Card (SGC) holders on ferry services to and from Great Barrier Island be
included in the review of Superannuation Guarantee Charge funding and applicable
services which is expected to be undertaken during 2009.
Recommending that the information be received.
INWARDS CORRESPONDENCE
Attaching correspondence from Ester Fuels NZ Limited.
Also
attaching a media statement from the Minister for Communications and Information
regarding termination of the Broadband Investment Fund [note - this
correspondence was received after the agenda closure deadline and has been
separately included with the agenda).
Recommending that the correspondence 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.
Attached are copies of correspondence sent to the Local Government Commission
and His Worship the Mayor since the last Board meeting.
COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
Providing Councillor Roche with the opportunity to update the Board on the
projects and issues she has been involved with since the last meeting.
[Note: this is an information item and if the councillor wishes 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 |
|
| Democracy advisor |
10 November 2008 |
Attaching a list of reports requested/pending as at February 2009.
Recommending that the report be received.
GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS
| Denise McKenzie |
|
| Democracy advisor |
5 February 2009 |
Attaching group activity reports for January 2009.
Recommending that the reports be received.
