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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 12 APRIL 2006 AT 6.11 PM

PRESENT:

Mrs Bridget

Graham [Chairperson]

 

 

Mr Brett

Clark

 

 

 

Ms Barbara

Insull

 

 

 

Mrs Jen

Livingstone

 

 

 

Cr Dr John

Hinchcliff, CNZM

 

 

 

Cr Richard

Northey, ONZM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:

Cr Bill

Christian, JP

 

 

 

Cr Leila

Boyle

 

[Until 7:24pm Item 9]

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the apology from Board Member Geoff Abbott be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Graham/Insull

    That the minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 16 March 2006 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. PARKING IN ELLERSLIE - ROB POLLARD, PRESIDENT OF THE ELLERSLIE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

    Rob Pollard, President of the Ellerslie Business Association, gave a presentation to the Board regarding Ellerslie's parking requirements, seeking its support in obtaining the Housing New Zealand properties at 2-4 Arthur Street for parking adjacent to the Ellerslie War Memorial Hall and Town Square.

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That Rob Pollard, President Ellerslie Business Association, be thanked for his presentation to the Board regarding parking in Ellerslie.
    2. That the correspondence from the Ellerslie Business Association requesting the Board's support for obtaining the Housing New Zealand properties at 2-4 Arthur Street for parking adjacent to the Ellerslie War Memorial Hall and Town Square be endorsed and forwarded to the Group Manager Property for a report back to the Board.

    CARRIED

    4.2. MANUKAU HARBOUR CRUISES - GEOFF WILLIAMS

    Geoff Williams, Manukau Harbour Cruises, gave a presentation to the Board regarding his new business, which aims to provide a ferry service in the Manukau Harbour and to gain support from the Board for the development of an all tide access jetty at the Onehunga Wharf.

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That Geoff Williams, Manukau Harbour Cruises, be thanked for his presentation to the Board regarding his new business and plans for a regular service between Onehunga and Clarks Beach.

    CARRIED

    4.3. SPORT AUCKLAND - SIMON PETERSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF SPORT AUCKLAND

    Simon Peterson, Chief Executive of Sport Auckland, gave a presentation to the Board regarding the Sport Auckland initiatives in place within the Maungakiekie Ward.

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That Simon Peterson, Chief Executive of Sport Auckland, be thanked for his presentation to the Board regarding current activities in the Ward.

    CARRIED

    4.4. JUNIOR NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT - TONY BRAZIL, SELMA TAYLOR AND TRISH MAXWELL

    This item was withdrawn.

  5. Top ELLERSLIE BRIDGE CANOPY - ERIC HENNEPHOF, PROJECT MANAGER RAPID TRANSPORT GROUP

    Eric Hennephof, Project Manager Rapid Transport Group, made a presentation to the Board regarding the proposal to provide a canopy on the Ellerslie Bridge, between the town and rail station.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That Eric Hennephof, Project Manager Rapid Transport Group, be thanked for his presentation to the Board regarding the Ellerslie Bridge Canopy.

    CARRIED

  6. Top 2006/2007 DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That Board Members Insull, Livingstone, Clark, Councillors Northey and Hinchcliff, and the Chairperson, form a working party to prepare the Board's submission to Council's Draft 2006/2007 Annual Plan by Friday 19 May 2006.

    CARRIED

  7. Top ONEHUNGA PARKING PLAN

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the report of the Senior Transport Planner, dated 21 March 2006, be received.
    2. That the Senior Transport Planner be requested to attend the 18 May 2006 Board meeting to answer questions regarding the Onehunga Parking Plan.

    CARRIED

  8. Top 2006 REPRESENTATION ARRANGEMENTS REVIEW

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the report of the Manager, Democracy Services and the Electoral Officer, dated 31 March 2006, be received.
    2. That Board Members, Insull, Livingstone, Clark, Councillors Hinchcliff and Northey and the Chairperson form a working party to provide feedback on the six options of the 2006 Auckland City Council Representation Arrangements Review, by 31 May 2006.

    CARRIED

  9. Top 2006/2007 SLIPS

    Moved: Graham/Hinchcliff

    1. That the report of the Ward Manager, dated 5 April 2006, be received.
    2. That the Board approves the following projects for 2006/2007 SLIPs budget allocation and nominates the named Board Members as spokesperson for each project:

    Project

    Amount ($)

    Spokesperson

    Onehunga community House Restoration Grant 2006/2007

  10. Top75,000

    11. Bridget Graham

    Jellicoe War Memorial Swimming Pool Roll of Honour Upgrade Stage 2 Concept, Consents and Detailed Design

  11. Top14,000

    12. Brett Clark / Bridget Graham

    Onehunga Historic Signage, Roll of Honour, Memorial Key and Ellerslie Map Stage 2

    16,000

    Jen Livingstone

    Upper / Lower Municipal Place Steps Stage 2 of 2 Physical Works

  12. Top65,000

    13. Brett Clark / Bridget Graham

    Jellicoe Park Toilet Upgrade

  13. Top7,500

    14. Jen Livingstone

    Thomas Park Clubroom Exterior Painting

  14. Top5,000

    15. Brett Clark

    Pikes Point / Hugo Johnston Drive to Great South Road Proposed Walkway Link Stage 1 Feasibility

  15. Top20,000

    16. Brett Clark

    Ellerslie Town Heritage Walk Brochure

    3,000

    Babara Insull

    Captain Springs Reserve Development Stage 3 of 4 Detailed Design and Implementation

  16. Top102,000

    17. Brett Clark / Bridget Graham

    Total

    307,500

     
    1. That the Onehunga Community Library Sunday Opening Trial SLIPs project be deleted.
    2. That the Board approves, in principle, the Michael's Avenue Wetlands BBQ, Seating and Signage SLIPs project, in the amount of $25,000, and nominates Board Member Insull as spokesperson.

    CARRIED

  17. Top 2006 MAYOR OF AUCKLAND'S COMMUNITY SAFETY AWARDS

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the report of the Ward Manager, dated 5 April 2006, be received.
    2. That Selma Taylor, Junior Neighbourhood Support, be nominated to receive a 2006 Mayor of Auckland's Community Safety Award.

    CARRIED

  18. Top CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - ONEHUNGA CITIZENS ADVICE BEREAU

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the correspondence from the Onehunga Citizens Advice Bureau regarding its request for funding to assist with the completion of a partition to create an additional room in the Bureau Office, dated 20 March 2006, be received.
    2. That the Board approves, in principle, a SLIPs grant of $4,150 from its 2006/2007 SLIPs budget to the  Onehunga Citizens Advice Bureau to assist with the completion of a partition to create an additional room in the Bureau Office.

    CARRIED

  19. Top TRANSPOWER

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the Board recommends to the Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee that Auckland City Council make a submission to the Ministry of Electricity requesting that the criteria that Transpower is required to apply when making applications for funding to the Electricity Commission is altered to include social, environmental, and health effects.

    CARRIED

  20. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the report of the Chairperson, dated April 2006, be received.

    CARRIED

  21. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORT

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the verbal report of Board Member Clark, regarding the following be received:
    • The Junior Neighbourhood Support Programme and Awards
    • Pohutukawa Tree and development of the site at 36 Campbell Road, Royal Oak.
    1. That the Oranga School Newsletter, dated 12 April 2006, be received
    2. That the verbal report of Board Member Insull regarding the following be received:
    • Ellerslie History Book
    • Jellicoe War Memorial and Ellerslie War Memorial
    • Ellerslie Future Frameworks
    • Royal Oak Roundabout
    • ARC Transport Document
    • Auckland City Youth Council
    1. That the verbal report of Board Member Livingstone regarding the following be received:
    • Ellerslie Future Frameworks
    • Transpower submission
    • Consultation on Onehunga Bay Reserve

    CARRIED

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  22. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the verbal report of Councillor Northey regarding the following be received:
    • Onehunga Business Association
    • Road Pricing
    • Auckland City Settlement Strategy and Support Network
    • Consultation on Monte Cecilia Park
    • CBD training Launch in Emergency Management
    • Ellerslie Theatrical Society/Jack Dickie Hall
    • Observatory and Planetarium Fundraising Committee
    • Consultation on Onehunga Bay Reserve
    • Facilities Partnership
    • Onehunga High School Rec Centre
    1. That the verbal report of Councillor Hinchcliff regarding the following be received:
    • Waikaraka Cycleway
    • Wynyard Point
    • Road Pricing
    • Champion of the Old people
    • Inter-faith workshops
    • Pasifika Committee
    • Fluoride
    1. That the verbal report of Councillor Christian regarding the following be received:
    • Steven McDowell's Farewell
    • Round the Bays
    • Opening of the Otahuhu Recreation Centre
    • Road Pricing
    • Monte Cecilia Workshop
    • Urban Tree Policy Direction Workshops
    • Urban Trees in the District Plan

    CARRIED

  23. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the reports requested / pending for April 2006 be received.

    CARRIED

  24. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the Group Activity Reports for the month of March 2006 be received.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 8:43pm.
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