PUBLIC FORUM
4.1 PROMOTIONAL DVD
OF GREAT BARRIER ISLAND, TRYPHENA PUBLIC TOILET AND MARINE RESERVE - MR PETER
BLACKWELL
Peter Blackwell outlined his
proposal to install a proper sewage system when he developed his Tryphena
property in the near future which would be larger than his needs. He indicated
that he would be in the position to provide treatment of effluent which council
may wish take advantage of by building an appropriately designed public toilet.
A proposal to make a
promotional DVD of Great Barrier Island was also explained and it was suggested
that there could be an opportunity for the community board to become involved in
this project via a funding arrangement.
Mr Blackwell also mentioned
that the Minister of Fisheries is expected to make a decision on the marine
reserve in the near future. He indicated he would like to address the Board
when this decision is made.
Moved: Downie/Fordham
That Peter Blackwell be
thanked for his presentation regarding his promotional DVD, Tryphena public
toilet and the marine reserve.
CARRIED
4.2 ROAD CONDITION
AND PLANNED SEALING FOR NORTH BARRIER - DAVID SPEIR
David Speir spoke to the
agenda submission on behalf of the North Barrier Residents' and Ratepayers'
Association. He indicated that the association was seeking the Board's support
for the next stage of the road seal programme to commence in the north.
Moved: Downie/Fordham
- That David Speir be thanked for his presentation regarding the North
Barrier Residents and Ratepayers Association's issues with the road condition in
the north of the island.
- That the North Barrier Residents and Ratepayers Association's letter
dated 8 February 2008 be referred to the HGI Manager, Transport Safety, Assets
and Operations.
- That the HGI Manager, Transport Safety, Assets and Operations, be
invited to attend a community board meeting in the near future to discuss Great
Barrier Island's sealing priorities for the next financial year.
CARRIED
4.3 DESIGNATION OF
LAND for a CEMETERY AND REMOVAL OF POHUTUKAWAS - WINNIE BLACKWELL
Winnie Blackwell spoke to the
agenda submission which sought the Board's support for the local purpose
historic reserve on the corner of Oruawharo Lane and Medlands Road being
redesignated from its current status to that of a cemetery. She also advised
that there had been no removal of pohutukawas on the property boundary as had
been requested by Council a number of years ago.
Moved: Downie/Fordham
- That Winnie Blackwell be thanked for her presentation regarding the
local purpose historic reserve on the corner of Oruawharo Lane and Medlands Road
and the pohutukawas on the Powell's property.
- That the Manager, ACR Policy be requested to investigate both the
historic status and the current status of Lot 3 DP 100497 and Lot 7 DP 74884,
and report back to the Board on the feasibility of designating the site as a
cemetery for ashes only for Medlands family members.
- That the Manager, Auckland City Environments be requested to
investigate the status of the pohutukawas on the boundary of Lot 3 DP 100497 and
Lot 7 DP 74884 and the Powell's property and report back to the Board.
CARRIED
4.4 AERIAL SPRAYING
OF CANNABIS - GAEL JOHNSON
Gael Johnson raised issues
with the aerial spraying operation of cannabis close to residences and reported
on the resident meeting that was held to discuss the matter. She asked that the
Board advocate on the residents' behalf to get a review of the policy.
The Board chair tabled
correspondence from the Area Commander, NZ Police, recommending that the Board
work directly with him on behalf of the police to see if a way of addressing the
issues raised.
[ATTACHMENT 4.4]
Moved: Downie/Fordham
That Gael Johnson be
thanked for her presentation regarding aerial spraying of cannabis near
residential properties.
CARRIED
4.5 CHEMICAL
SPRAYING - COLIN MCLEAN
Colin McLean spoke regarding
the safety aspects of Roundup which were outlined in the attached submission.
[ATTACHMENT 4.5]
Moved: Downie/Fordham
That Colin McLean be
thanked for his presentation regarding the safety aspects of chemical spraying.
CARRIED
4.6 POLICE
OPERATIONS OVER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD - ROGER BRIGHT AND KYLIE ROBBINS
Roger Bright provided an
overview of police operations over the Christmas holiday period and highlighted
the need for appropriate signs at all beach accesses alerting people to possible
dangerous swimming conditions. He also spoke about the condition of the
island's roads and endorsed the submission from David Speir.
Kylie Robbins also responded
to comments made by a previous presenter regarding police exposure to marijuana
growing.
Moved: Downie/Roche
That Roger Bright and Kylie
Robbins be thanked for their presentations regarding police operations over the
Christmas holiday period.
CARRIED
4.7 DOG EXERCISE
AREA AT OKUPU BEACH - DI SIMPSON
Di Simpson raised concerns
about uncontrolled dogs on Okupu beach during the bird breeding season and
requested the installation of signs on the beach indicating that it was a pateke
breeding area.
Moved: Downie/Roche
That Di Simpson be thanked
for her presentation regarding uncontrolled dogs on Okupu beach.
CARRIED
4.8 GREAT BARRIER
GREAT WALK - JOHNNY FRIESWIJK
Johnny Frieswijk spoke about
his vision for a walkway through his property. He also reported on his land at
Johnsons Bay and advised that he was planning to sell part of his property.
Moved: Downie/Roche
That Johnny Frieswijk be
thanked for his presentation regarding a walkway through his property.
CARRIED
4.9 driving on great
barrier island - john cran
John Cran raised issues
regarding driver behaviour and believed it was timely to remind people that the
island's roads were single carriageways only. He asked that signs be installed
before the sharp bend on the corner by the access road to his property asking
that people drive slowly and keep to the left. It was also suggested that
'drive friendly, keep to the left' signs could be installed elsewhere on the
island.
Moved: Downie/Roche
That John Cran be thanked
for his presentation regarding the behaviour of drivers on Great Barrier Island.
CARRIED
