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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
HOBSON COMMUNITY BOARD
HELD ON TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2009 AT 6:30PM
IN THE JUBILEE BUILDING
545 PARNELL ROAD
PARNELL

PRESENT: Ms Desley Simpson Chairperson
  Ms Diane Gribben  
  Ms Hinu te Hau  
  Mr Tim Woolfield  
  Ms Frieda Yu [until 7:40pm, item 6.1]
  Councillor Ken Baguley  
  Councillor Aaron Bhatnagar  
  Councillor Paul Goldsmith  

OBITUARY - JUDITH DICKENS

Judith Dickens, a Hobson Community Board chairperson and member from 1998-2003 sadly passed away suddenly in Whangarei on 30 August 2009.

Judith was a member of Auckland Now, and was the board chairperson during 1998-2001. After the 2001 elections she was re-elected onto the board as an independent. Due to personal reasons, she decided to relocate to Whangarei in late 2002 and she resigned in early 2003.

Judith was a resident of Greenlane when on the board, a mother and a lawyer. She was a good person, gave feisty debate, and did not suffer fools gladly. One of her local successes as a board member was the delivery though SLIPs of the Novaloo that was lobbied strongly for by the Remuera Community Committee and local residents on Clonbern Road by the carpark.

A minutes silence was observed.

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Paul Goldsmith

    That the apology from Board Member Clinton Bowerman be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Tim Woolfield

    That the minutes of the Hobson Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 18 August 2009 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Aaron Bhatnagar

    That the item "Extraordinary Notice of Motion - Liquor Mate, Station Square, Newmarket" be considered as extraordinary business at item 15 to enable officers to provide further information to the Board for its 20 October 2009 meeting.

    CARRIED

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. REMUERA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - VICTORIA MCARTHUR

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Diane Gribben

    That Victoria McArthur, Remuera Business Association, be thanked for her presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 6.1.

    CARRIED

    4.2. WORLD PEACE MARCH - AUDREY VAN RYN

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Tim Woolfield

    That Audrey van Ryn, World Peace March, be thanked for her presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 6.3.

  5. Top ORAKEI MASTER PLAN AND TRAFFIC PEER REVIEW

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Diane Gribben

    1. That the report 'Orakei Master Plan and Traffic Peer Review', dated 3 September 2009, be received.
    2. That the report of Flow Transportation Specialists entitled 'Orakei Peninsula Review of Transport Assessment', and dated September 2009, be received.
    3. That Colin Leuschke, Ian Clark and Penny Pirrit be thanked for their attendance and the information provided.
    4. That the Board hold an information public meeting prior to the next City Development Committee meeting on 8 October 2009 to report back to members of the community on the master plan and the traffic assessment peer review.
    5. That the Board grants up to $800 from its 2009/2010 discretionary fund budget towards the cost of holding the above public meeting.
    6. That the Board publicise the above public meeting by way of an item in City Scene and letters to attendees of the previous public meeting on 28 April 2009.

    [ATTACHMENTS 5B and 5C]

    CARRIED

  6. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATIONS

    6.1. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - REMUERA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Diane Gribben

    1. That the discretionary funding application from the Remuera Business Association, seeking funding towards the cost of the Spring Market Day, be received.
    2. That the Board grants $3,990 from its 2009/2010 discretionary fund budget to the Remuera Business Association, seeking funding towards the cost of the Spring Market Day.
    3. That the Remuera Business Association be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Board following expenditure of the discretionary funding grant of $3,990.

    CARRIED

    6.2. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - EPSOM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Tim Woolfield

    1. That the discretionary funding application from the Epsom Neighbourhood Watch, seeking funding towards the on going costs of removing graffiti from the neighbourhood, be received.
    2. That the Board grants $2,700 from its 2009/2010 discretionary fund budget to the Epsom Neighbourhood Watch, seeking funding towards the cost of the on going costs of removing graffiti from the neighbourhood.
    3. That the Epsom Neighbourhood Watch be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Board following expenditure of the discretionary funding grant of $2,700.

    [ATTACHMENT 6.B.1]

    CARRIED

    6.3. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - WORLD PEACE MARCH

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Aaron Bhatnagar

    That the discretionary funding application from the World Peace March, seeking funding towards the cost of the launch of the Auckland Peace Heritage Walk, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

  7. Top SLIPS DECISION REPORT SEPTEMBER 2009

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Paul Goldsmith

    1. That the report of the SLIPs Project Portfolio Leader, dated 2 September 2009, be received.
    2. That the Board allocates Desley Simpson as the spokesperson for the Republishing Newmarket Lost and Found Book Grant, Teal Park Landscape Works Contribution and Wharua Reserve Seating proposals.
    3. That the Board delegates authority to the spokesperson to provide guidance and advice to the SLIPs team regarding their allocated proposals and delegates authority to the spokesperson and approve variations to scope where a variation to a project scope is needed due to unforeseen circumstances.
    4. That the Board allocates the budget of $12,450 opex funding to the Newmarket Park Revegetation project proposal.
    5. That the Board allocates the budget of $5,000 opex funding to the Republishing Newmarket Lost and Found Book grant proposal.
    6. That the Board allocates the budget of $7,600 capex and $400 opex to the Teal Park Landscape Works Contribution project proposal.
    7. That the Board approves the Wharua Reserve Seating proposal for scoping and notes that the indicative scoping budget for the proposal is up to $1,000.

    CARRIED

  8. Top GRANT OF NEW LEASE TO REMUERA WEST SCOUT GROUP

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Ken Baguley

    That the Hobson Community Board recommends to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee:

    The granting of a lease to The Scout Association of New Zealand - Remuera West Scout Group on the following terms and conditions:

    • Term - five years commencing 1 November 2009
    • Rights of Renewal - Two rights of renewal each of five years
    • Rent - $250.00 + GST per annum
    • All other terms and conditions per Auckland City Council's Community and Recreation Lease Policy.

    CARRIED

  9. Top GRANT OF NEW LEASE TO AKARANA YOUNG MARINERS INC.

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Diane Gribben

    That the Hobson Community Board recommends to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee:

    The granting of a lease to the Akarana Young Mariners on the following terms and conditions:

    • Term - five years commencing 1 July 2009
    • Rights of Renewal - Two rights of renewal each of five years
    • Rent - $250.00 + GST per annum
    • All other terms and conditions per Auckland City Council's Community and Recreation Lease Policy.

    CARRIED

  10. Top FORT STREET AREA UPGRADE - CONSULTATION ON DRAFT CONCEPT DESIGN

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Tim Woolfield

    1. That the Hobson Community Board considers the draft concept design for the Fort Street area upgrade, and provides feedback on this as part of the wider consultation process, being undertaken between 2-22 September 2009.
    2. That Tania Loveridge be thanked for her attendance and the information provided.

    CARRIED

  11. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Tim Woolfield

    That the verbal report of Desley Simpson regarding the following be received:

    Meetings/functions attended

    • Naming ceremony for Araruia, the new vessel commissioned by Seafuels
    • 7 meetings re Orakei Walkway
    • NBA Board meeting
    • IAG building opening
    • Auckland War Memorial Museum upgrade design presentation
    • Auckland Community Board Chairs forum (minutes circulated)
    • Update on SuperCity for Councillors and Community Boards
    • Parnell Trust AGM
    • Parnell Mainstreet AGM
    • Meeting with Dr Bashford and officers re Wharua Reserve shade sail
    • Meeting with Penny Pirrit and officers re Orakei master plan and traffic peer review
    • Meeting with Parnell residents re Awatea Reserve walkway project

    Residents concerns/issues

    • Bus shelter Green Lane East response and follow up
    • Traffic concerns re Remuera/Middleton Roads
    • Liquor shop in Station Square
    • Safety of Station Square
    • Lumsden Green tree follow up
    • Orakei Walkway/bridge/shags/pest control/ planting
    • Parking extensions
    • Upland Road tree on berm removal
    • Newmarket Lost and Found Book
    • Motel at 2 Maungawhau Road
    • Parnell walkway
    • Vegetation in Newmarket Park

    Correspondence

    • Thanks from Epsom Community Patrol
    • Thanks from Royal NZ Air Force Association

    CARRIED

  12. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Diane Gribben

    1. That the written report of Councillor Ken Baguley be received.
    2. That the verbal report of Councillor Paul Goldsmith regarding the following be received:
      • Annual Plan 2010/2011 to be based on year 2 of LTCCP
      • Gambling Policy Review update
        • Local Government Act proposed changes.
    3. That the verbal report of Councillor Aaron Bhatnagar regarding the following be received:
      • CBD Residents Group objections to parking charges
      • Urban Design - streetscapes and clutter
      • Trees - changes to rules for resource consenting requirements for trimming and removal.

    [ATTACHMENT 12A]

    CARRIED

  13. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORT

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Diane Gribben

    1. That the written report of Board member Hinu te Hau be received.
    2. That the verbal report of Board member Diane Gribben regarding the following be received:
      • Remuera Business Association re launch of logo and AGM on 16 September 2009
    3. That the written report of Board member Tim Woolfield be received.

    [ATTACHMENTS 13A and 13C]

    CARRIED

  14. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Desley Simpson/Hinu te Hau

    That the activity reports for the month of August 2009 be received.

    CARRIED

  15. Top EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE OF MOTION - LIQUOR MATE, STATION SQUARE, NEWMARKET

    Moved: Aaron Bhatnagar/Desley Simpson

    1. That the Hobson Community Board note the business, community and police concerns regarding the proposal to open a liquor store at Station Square, adjacent to the Newmarket Train Station.
    2. That the Hobson Community Board ask council officers for a brief memorandum on options for opposing a liquor outlet located next to a sensitive public amenity like a train station and public open space, to be provided by the October board meeting.
    3. That the Hobson Community Board appoint Aaron Bhatnagar and Desley Simpson as the spokespeople on this issue.

    [ATTACHMENT 15]

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 8:22 pm.