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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD HELD ON THURSDAY, 19 APRIL 2007 AT 6:03PM

PRESENT:

Mrs Bridget

Graham [Chairman]

 

 

Mr Brett

Clark[Deputy Chairman]

[until 9:16pm, item 15; from 9:20pm, item 15]

 

Mr Geoff

Abbott, JP

 

[until 7:38pm, item 5;

from 7:40pm, item 5 until 8:35pm, item 10;

from 8:51pm, item 12]

 

Ms Barbara

Insull

 

[from 6:08pm, item 4.1]

 

Mrs Jen

Livingstone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:

Cr Bill

Christian, JP

 

 

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That apologies from Councillors Northey, Hinchcliff and Boyle for non-attendance be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 15 March 2007 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. ONEHUNGA CO-OPERATING PARISH - CAROL STEVENSON

    Carol Stevenson, Grey Street, Onehunga spoke to her tabled correspondence about the impact of the Onehunga Co-operating Parish, 75-83 Grey Street, Onehunga, and its effect on the surrounding area.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    [ATTACHMENT 4.1A]

    1. That Carol Stevenson, Grey Street, Onehunga, be thanked for her presentation to the Board regarding the impact of the Onehunga Co-operating Parish, 75-83 Grey Street, Onehunga, and its effect on the surrounding area.
    2. That the correspondence, tabled by Carol Stevenson, be received and forwarded to the Group Manager, Auckland City Environments, the Group Manager, Transport Parking Services and the Group Manager, Community Planning for a response to the concerns of Grey Street residents.

    CARRIED

    4.2. AMANDA KINZETT, MANAGER ONEHUNGA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - ISSUES IN ONEHUNGA

    Amanda Kinzett, Manager, Onehunga Business Association, spoke to the Board about the scheduled upgrade of Neilson Street, the Liveable Communities Plan for Onehunga, the proposed site of the Onehunga railway station, the condition of roundabouts on Onehunga Mall and the cleanliness of streets in Onehunga.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That Amanda Kinzett, Manager, Onehunga Business Association, be thanked for her presentation to the Board on the scheduled upgrade of Neilson Street, the Liveable Communities Plan for Onehunga, the proposed site of the Onehunga railway station, the condition of roundabouts on Onehunga Mall and the cleanliness of streets in Onehunga.

    CARRIED

    4.3. DAVID CUNNINGHAM - Renaming of Entrance to Mt Smart Stadium

    David Cunningham, Nissan Place, Onehunga, spoke to the Board about the possible naming of the unnamed road off Maurice Road to 'Warrior Way'.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    [ATTACHMENT 4.3]

    That David Cunningham, Nissan Place, Onehunga, be thanked for his presentation to the Board about the possible naming of the unnamed road off Maurice Road to 'Warrior Way'.

    CARRIED

    4.4 TERRY DALY - STATE HIGHWAY 20 AND ROYAL OAK ROUNDABOUT

    Terry Daly, Jackson Electrical Industries, Onehunga, spoke to the Board about issues surrounding the State Highway 20 project, the Onehunga Bay Lagoon and traffic issues at the Royal Oak Roundabout.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That Terry Daly, Jackson Electrical Industries, Onehunga, be thanked for his presentation to the Board on issues surrounding the State Highway 20 project, the Onehunga Bay Lagoon and traffic issues at the Royal Oak Roundabout.

    CARRIED

    4.5 ANGELA DREADON AND JOHN COMER, MAYS ROAD - IMPLEMENTATION OF CYCLEWAYS

    Angela Dreadon and John Comer, Mays Road, spoke to the Board regarding a letter received from Auckland City Council advising of the implementation of cycleways along Mays Road, and the ensuing loss of parking.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    [ATTACHMENT 4.5]

    That Angela Dreadon and John Comer, residents of Mays Road, be thanked for their presentation to the Board regarding a letter received from Auckland City Council advising of the implementation of cycleways along Mays Road and the ensuing loss of parking.

    CARRIED

    Item 9 was taken at this point.

  5. Top 2007/2008 SLIPS

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the report of the Democracy Advisor (Acting) dated 12 April 2007, be received.
    2. That the Board approves the following projects for 2007/2008 SLIPs budget allocation and nominates the named Board Members as spokesperson for each project:

    Project

    Amount ($)

    Spokesperson

    School Organic Composting Initiative (Te Papapa, Oranga, Royal Oak, St Josephs, Onehunga Primary Schools)

    $2,500

    Brett Clark

    Ellerslie Domain Playground Replacement

    $48,500

    Barbara Insull

    Ferguson Domain 3 yr Focus Upgrade

    $257,350

    Brett Clark

    Upper Municipal Horizon Seats

    $3,000

    Bridget Graham

    Waller St Carpark Landscaping

    $13,500

    Jen Livingstone

    Michaels Ave Reserve North Garden Upgrade Stage 1

    $10,000

    Barbara Insull

    Sutties Reserve Stormwater Improvements Stage 1 of 2 Detailed Design and Consent

    $11,500

    Bridget Graham

    Total

    $346,350

     
    1. That the Ellerslie Town Centre Branded Directional Signage SLIPs project be deleted.
    2. That the SLIPs administrator and SLIPs coordinator be thanked for their attendance and the information provided.

    CARRIED

  6. Top 2007/2008 DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That Board Members Livingstone, Insull and Clark and the Chairperson form a working party to prepare the Board's submission to Council's Draft 2007/2008 Annual Plan by 5pm on Monday, 21 May 2007.

    CARRIED

  7. Top LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEW ZEALAND CONFERENCE, DUNEDIN, 15-18 JULY 2007

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the information regarding the 2007 Local Government NZ conference being held in Dunedin from 15-18 July 2007 be received.

    CARRIED

  8. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATIONS

    8.1. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - SIR PETER BLAKE MARINE EDUCATION AND RECREATION CENTRE

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the Discretionary Funding application from the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre seeking funding towards its ongoing project to give disadvantaged children an opportunity to experience and learn marine outdoor recreational activities be received.
    2. That the Board grants $1,500 from its 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding budget to the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre, to assist in the costs of maintaining its ongoing project to give disadvantaged children an opportunity to experience and learn marine outdoor recreational activities.
    3. That Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre provide an Accountability Statement following the expenditure of the Discretionary Funding Grant of $1,500.

    CARRIED

    8.2. THE TREE COUNCIL

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the Discretionary Funding request from the Tree Council seeking a grant to assist in its goal of carrying out tree preservation, education and conservation roles be received.
    2. That the Board grants $500 from its 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding budget to the Tree Council to assist the organisation in its goal of carrying out tree preservation, education and conservation roles.
    3. That the Tree Council provide an Accountability Statement following the expenditure of the Discretionary Funding Grant of $500.

    CARRIED

  9. Top PORTS OF AUCKLAND DEVELOPMENT AT PIKES POINT

    Moved: Graham/Abbott

    1. That the memorandum of the Open Space Planner, dated 13 April 2007, be received.
    2. That the Board support and encourage the officers in their work with the Ports of Auckland in maintaining the visual amenity and water quality of the Manukau Harbour foreshore.
    3. That the Board requests appropriate updates regarding the development at Pikes Point.

    CARRIED

  10. Top ROYAL OAK ROUNDABOUT

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the report of the Chairperson, dated 13 April 2007, be received.
    2. That the Group Manager, Transport Assets and Operations be requested to report back to the Board on the following points concerning resident's issues with the new layout of the Royal Oak Roundabout:
    1. the reasons for the system of marking;
    2. how long the system will be trialled;
    3. the results of the trial;
    4. the results include the effects on traffic throughout the whole area, not just the roundabout;
    5. that all paint markings use paint that can be seen clearly in wet weather; and
    6. that the community be consulted as to the outcome of the trial before a final decision is made.

    CARRIED

  11. Top LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the Board requests the Group Manager, City Planning provide a further report to update the Board on the future direction of the Liveable Communities Plan, in particular the timing of the Onehunga and Royal Oak Liveable Community Plans.

    CARRIED

  12. Top WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING

    Moved: Livingstone/Abbott

    1. That the report of Board Member Livingstone, dated 10 April 2007, be received.
    2. That the Group Manager, Environment and Utility Management be requested to report back to the Board regarding the proposed changes to Auckland City's waste collection and recycling program.
    3. That the Board is concerned with the proposal to change Auckland City's waste collection and recycling program to include the 240 litre wheelie bin, due to the co-mingling and probable contamination of different recyclables.

    CARRIED

  13. Top THE LIVEABLE ARTERIALS PROJECT

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the report of the Assistant Transport Planner, dated 30 January 2007, be received.
    2. That the Board requests that the draft output from the Liveable Arterials Project be made available to the Board in June 2007.
    3. That the Board requests a meeting with the Assistant Transport Planner to discuss the Board's concerns with the proposed Liveable Arterials Project, specifically the relationship (if any) between the Liveable Arterials Project and Liveable Community Plans.

    CARRIED

  14. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Chairperson Graham reported on the following items:

    • OBA monthly meeting;
    • Meeting at the Onehunga District Council of Social Services;
    • Participation in the Making Good Decisions course;
    • Attendance at Auckland City Youth Council meeting;
    • Onehunga Community House meeting;
    • Stardome Observatory 100 Year celebration;
    • Meeting with Pietsch Leiser regarding the Onehunga Bay Festival;
    • Family Day at the Jordan Recreation Centre;
    • Meeting of the One Tree Hill Jubilee Educational Trust with Board Member Clark;
    • Launch of Travel Plan at Royal Oak Intermediate School;
    • Manukau Harbour crossing meeting;
    • Adult Learning Advisory meeting at Onehunga High School;
    • Watercare discussion at Onehunga District Council of Social Services meeting;
    • Attendance at meeting with Board Member Livingstone organized by Councillor Hinchcliff regarding the Manukau Harbour crossing;
    • Attendance at Auckland Regional Community Boards' Association executive meeting.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    That the report of the Chairperson, dated 12 April 2007 tabled at the meeting, be received.

    CARRIED

  15. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORT

    Board Member Clark reported on the following items:

    • Onehunga Community Sports
    • Onehunga Cricket Association prizegiving;
    • Mt Smart Stadium - John Walker building opening;
    • One Tree Hill Educational Trust; and
    • Onehunga Police.

    Board Member Livingstone reported on the following items:

    • Ellerslie Future Frameworks luncheon in March;
    • Transit Key Stakeholder meeting;
    • SLIPs tour;
    • Appearance at Planning Fixtures Committee regarding development in Royal Oak;
    • Community Board workshop with Auckland City Council regarding the Economic Development Strategy project;
    • Meeting with Mandar Bhide regarding congestion problems on the Royal Oak Roundabout;
    • Jellicoe Park toilet block upgrade and graffiti prevention;
    • State Highway 20 discussion organized by Councillor Hinchcliff and chaired by Mike Lee of the Auckland Regional Council; and
    • Attendance at Transit hearing regarding State Highway 20 issues.

    Board Member Insull reported on the following items:

    • Ellerslie Future Frameworks;
    • Bike lanes;
    • Auckland City Economic Development Strategy workshop;
    • Untouched World project; and
    • Parking restrictions proposals in Ellerslie.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the verbal report of Board Members be received.

    CARRIED

  16. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORT

    Councillor Christian reported on the following items:

    • Signs and Billboards by-law hearings;
    • Special Urban Water Policy forum involving Manukau City Council, Watercare and Regional councils;
    • Jury service;
    • Councillor Boyle's involvement in the State Highway 20 hearings; and
    • Opening of Vector Arena.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the verbal report of Councillor Christian be received.

    CARRIED

  17. Top REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the report of the Democracy Advisor (Acting), dated 12 April 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

  18. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Graham/Abbott

    That the Group Activity Reports for the month of March 2007 be received.

    CARRIED

  19. Top COMMUNITY BOARDS ACHIEVEMENT REGISTER

    Moved: Graham/Abbott

    That Board Members advise the Chairperson of items they wish to be included on an Achievements Register of successes accomplished during the current term of the Maungakiekie Community Board.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9:23pm
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