APOLOGIES
Apologies have been received from the following: Board member Frieda Yu and
Councillor Paul Goldsmith.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the Hobson Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 16 June 2009 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
Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
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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. ASSOCIATION OF BLIND CITIZENS OF NEW ZEALAND - MARY SCHNACKENBERG
Mary
Schnackenberg, Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand (ABC NZ) wishes to
address the Board in support of the group's discretionary funding application.
Recommending that Mary Schnackenberg, (ABC NZ) be thanked for her presentation
and that the Board consider the application at item 7.1.
4.2. PARNELL PULSE - JENNI GOULDING & REBECCA MACKY
Jenni Goulding and Rebecca Macky, Parnell Pulse wish to address the Board to
gain support for their group 'Parnell Pulse' and support for the Parnell train
station and location. Attaching background information on Parnell Pulse, which
was formed in late 2008, outlining their commitment to the Parnell community and
how they work with other local groups, namely Parnell Inc, Parnell Community
Trust, Parnell Trust and Parnell Heritage, to protect Parnell and its
environment.
Recommending that Jenni Goulding and Rebecca Macky be thanked for their
presentation.
4.3. 46 ST GEORGES BAY ROAD - ALAN BILKEY
Alan
Bilkey, a Parnell resident and developer, wishes to address the Board with
regard to 868sqm of bush land he had offered to council to purchase which was
subsequently declined, and he now seeks the Board's support to have a resource
consent lifted from the property so he can maintain the area and move forward.
Attaching background information in support of his presentation.
Recommending that Alan Bilkey be thanked for his presentation.
4.4. CLEANING DRAINS - STUART LITHGOW
Stuart Lithgow, a CBD resident, wishes to address the Board concerning the
cleaning of drains and cesspits, principally in Durham Street East and the
corner of Gore and Fort Streets.
Recommending that Stuart Lithgow be thanked for his
presentation.
WATERCARE SERVICES LTD - HUNUA NO. 4 PROJECT
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
15 July 2009 |
Belinda Petersen, Manager of consenting from Watercare and John Wardle, lead
design engineer from Beca will make a brief presentation outlining the Hunua No.
4 Trunk Watermain project, which is proposed by Watercare Services Limited.
Recommending that Belinda Petersen and John Wardle be thanked for their
presentation and the information provided.
ORAKEI BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN
| Andrew Beer |
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| Open space planner |
6 July 2009 |
Providing information about preparation of a management plan for the Orakei
Basin. The Board is requested to identify interested stakeholders for
consultation.
Recommending that the information be received and the Board provide information
as requested.
REQUESTS FOR COMMUNITY BOARD DISCRETIONARY FUNDING
7.1. THE ASSOCIATION OF BLIND CITIZENS OF NEW ZEALAND
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
14 July 2009 |
Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from The Association of Blind
Citizens of New Zealand, seeking funding towards the cost of holding their event
"Everyday Braille" which is to demystify Braille and show its practical daily
values as the means of reading and writing for blind people, to be held on
Saturday, 1 August 2009.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
7.2. NEW MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS SOCIETY INC
Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from New Musical Productions
Society Inc. seeking funding towards purchasing costumes for the musical "John
Hobbs" to be held on 9 August 2009.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS UPDATE
| Lyn Voyde |
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| Contributions co-ordinator |
8 July 2009 |
Providing information on the status of residential financial contributions
revenue and expenditure, including a breakdown for each community board for the
2008/2009 financial year.
Recommending that the information be received.
GOOD CITIZEN AWARDS
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
15 July 2009 |
At
its meeting of 21 October 2008 the Board resolved to present good citizen awards
in 2009 and that the costs would be funded from the discretionary funding
budget.
Recommending that the Board endorse the nominees selected to receive Good
Citizen Awards and approve funding for the presentation to come from the
discretionary funding budget.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Providing the Chairperson with an 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 any action is 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.]
COMMUNITY 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.]
GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
15 July 2009 |
Attaching activity reports and statistics from various groups within Auckland
City Council for the Board's information.
Recommending that the group activity reports for June 2009 be received.
