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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD

HELD ON MONDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2007 AT 6:03PM

PRESENT: Ms Bridget Graham Chairperson
  Mr Brett Clark Deputy Chairperson
  Ms Lynn Messervy  
  Mr Simon Randall  
  Councillor Peseta Lotu-Iiga [until 8.04pm, part item 5; until 8.10pm part item 5]
  Councillor Richard Northey, ONZM  
         
ALSO PRESENT: Councillor Leila Boyle  
  Councillor Bill Christian [until 6.59, part item 13]

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the apology from board member Brochner for non-attendance be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the minutes of the inaugural Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Monday, 12 November 2007, be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    Moved: Graham / Randall

    That item 4.2 be taken later in the meeting.

    CARRIED

    4.1. AVAN POLO and mike silich - LOSS OF PARKING ON ONEHUNGA MALL

    Avon Polo and Mike Silich addressed the Maungakiekie Community Board on the proposed Onehunga cycleway route, particularly in regards to the route via Trafalgar Street and Mt Smart Road, and their concerns with the loss of parking in this area. Mr Polo and Mr Silich presented the Maungakiekie Community Board with a petition signed by concerned residents regarding this issue. Mr Polo and Mr Silich advised that following discussions with Auckland City Council transport officers, they noted that the indented parking option would, in part, address some of their concerns.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.1A]

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That Avon Polo and Mike Silich be thanked for their presentation regarding the proposed loss of parking on Onehunga Mall.

    CARRIED

    4.2. AMANDA KINZETT - UPDATE FROM ONEHUNGA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

    Amanda Kinzett, on behalf of the Onehunga Business Association, addressed the Maungakiekie Community Board regarding her concerns with the number of collectors on Onehunga mainstreet and its effect on local businesses. Ms Kinzett spoke to her tabled submission, noting the number of organisations that were granted permits from Auckland City Council in comparison to the number of 'unpermited' collectors.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.2]

    Moved: Graham / Randall

    That Amanda Kinzett be thanked for her presentation regarding collectors on Onehunga's mainstreet.

    CARRIED

    4.3. ROGER DRAKE and derek NEUTZE - GARDEN UPGRADE, ST PETERS CHURCH, ONEHUNGA

    Roger Drake and Derek Neutze addressed the Maungakiekie Community Board on their proposed garden upgrade at St Peters Church, 184 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga. Mr Drake noted that St Peters Church will be celebrating their 160th anniversary in 2008, and requested that the Maungakiekie Community Board consider funding a project to restore the parish gardens.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.3]

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That Roger Drake and Derek Neutze be thanked for his presentation on the need for an upgrade of the parish gardens at St Peters Church, 184 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga.

    CARRIED

    4.4. DEBBIE LEAVER - THE LIBRARY CAFE

    Debbie Leaver addressed the Maungakiekie Community Board on issues effecting her business, The Library Cafe, at 15 Church Street, Onehunga. Ms Leaver noted her concerns with the resource consents process and advised on her financial hardships due to delays in the consent process. Ms Leaver also noted issues that she is experiencing with heritage in regard to a fencing issue.

    Moved: Graham / Randall

    That Debbie Leaver be thanked for her presentation concerning The Library Café, 15 Church Street, Onehunga.

    CARRIED

  5. Top ONEHUNGA AND ELLERSLIE CYCLEWAYS STUDY UPDATE

    The Onehunga and Ellerslie Cycleways Study Update memorandum from the Senior Transport planner, was tabled at the meeting and a verbal update provided on the progress of the study.

    [ATTACHMENT 5 and 5A]

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    1. That the written and verbal report from the Senior Transport Planner, dated 26 November 2007, be received.

    2. That a full report on the background and findings from the Onehunga and Ellerslie Cycleways Study be prepared for the 23 January 2008 meeting of the Maungakiekie Commuity Board.

    CARRIED

  6. Top APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY BOARD SPOKESPERSONS AND LIAISONS

    Moved: Graham / Messervy

    A.That the Maungakiekie Community Board appointed spokespersons for its various delegated responsibilities as follows:

    Delegated Role

    Spokesperson(s)

    Transport

    Simon Randall

    Liquor Licensing

    Lynn Messervy

    Parks and Recreation

    Brett Clark and Olga Brochner

    Events

    Bridget Graham

    Community Services

    Bridget Graham

    B. That the Maungakiekie Community Board appointed spokespersons for the following delegated responsibilities as follows, noting that these delegated responsibilities are currently under review:

    Delegated Roles

    Spokesperson(s)

    Trees

    Brett Clark

    Signs and Banners

    Lynn Messervy

    Planning Issues

    Lynn Messervy

    C.That the Maungakiekie Community Board appointed spokespersons to its liaison roles as follows:

    Liaison Role

    Spokesperson(s)

    Auckland Region and Far North Districts Community Boards Association

    Bridget Graham

    Auckland City Youth Council

    Simon Randall and Bridget Graham

    Business Associations [Ellerslie and Onehunga]

    Lynn Messervy [Ellerslie], Simon Rangall and Bridget Graham [Onehunga]

    Citizens Advice Bureaux

    Lynn Messervy

    Dogs

    Lynn Messervy

    Emergency Management

    Olga Brochner and Cr Richard Northey

    Health and Housing

    Cr Richard Northey

    Heritage

    Bridget Graham

    Manukau Foreshore Study

    Bridget Graham and Brett Clark

    Onehunga Combined Sports Trust

    Brett Clark

    Onehunga Senior Citizens

    Bridget Graham

    Public Safety

    Simon Randall

    Young people and Schools

    Brett Clark

    CARRIED

  7. Top NOMINATION OF MAINSTREET REPRESENTATIVES

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the Maungakie Community Board appointed Mainstreet representatives as follows:

    Mainstreet

    Representatives

    Ellerslie Mainstreet

    Lynn Messervy and Cr Richard Northey

    Onehunga Mainstreet

    Simon Randall, Bridget Graham and Cr Peseta Sam Lotu-I'iga

    CARRIED

  8. Top 2007/2008 SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS SPOKESPERSONS

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the Maungakiekie Community Board appointed spokespersons to the 2007/2008 Small Local Improvement Projects as follows:

    Project Name Previously Nominated Representative(s) Newly Nominated Representative(s)
    Ellerslie Bridge of Memories Grant Barbara Insull Lynn Messervy
    Ellerslie Domain Playground Replacement Barbara Insull Lynn Messervy
    Ellerslie Letterheads Mural Grant Barbara Insull Lynn Messervy
    History of Ellerslie Grant FINAL Barbara Insull / Bridget Graham Bridget Graham
    History of Ellerslie Review and Edit Barbara Insull / Bridget Graham Bridget Graham
    Lawry Reserve Concept Plan Barbara Insull / Jen Livingstone Lynn Messervy

    Maungakiekie Community Ant-Graffiti Mural November 2007/2008

    Jen Livingstone Brett Clark
    Michaels Ave Reserve North Garden Upgrade Stage 1 Barbara Insull Lynn Messervy
    Onehunga Historic Information Signage Stage 1 of 2 Historic Research Jen Livingstone Simon Randall
    Onehunga Historic Signage, Roll of Honour, Memorial Key and Ellerslie Map Stage 2 Jen Livingstone / Barbara Insull Simon Randall
    Waller St Carpark Landscaping Jen Livingstone Brett Clark

    CARRIED

  9. Top SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS: 2008 - 2010

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the proposed schedule of Maungakiekie Community Board meetings from 2008 to 2010 be approved, noting that the 15 January 2009 meeting be rescheduled to 22 January 2009.

    CARRIED

  10. Top PROVISION FOR URGENT DECISIONS

    Moved: Graham / Messervy

    That Maungakiekie Community Board members Bridget Graham, Brett Clark and Simon Randall be given delegated authority to provide for any urgent decisions that may be required prior to the next meeting of the Maungakiekie Community Board in January 2008.

    CARRIED

  11. Top REMUNERATION ALLOCATION FOR 2007/2008

    A report by the Support Services Manager, dated 13 November 2007, regarding council's expense policy for elected representatives, was tabled at the meeting for consideration as an addendum to this item.

    [ATTACHMENT 11A]

    Moved: Graham / Messervy

    1. That the report of the Support Services Manager, dated 13 November 2007, be received.

    2. That Maungakiekie Community Board comments on the Expense Policy, and the proposed remuneration for 2007/2008 for elected representatives, be compiled and sent to the remuneration working party by 3 December 2007.

    3. That board members Bridget Graham, Brett Clark and Simon Randall coordinate the Maungakiekie Community Board's response for the remuneration working party.

    4. That the Maungakiekie Community Board supports a combined Community Board workshop to ensure consistency in regards to the remuneration policy.

    CARRIED

  12. Top 2007/2008 REMUNERATION RATES

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the City Vision-Labour alternative remuneration proposal, dated 13 November 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

  13. Top PUBLIC OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PLAN

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the report and resolutions from the Arts Culture and Recreation Committee, dated 5 September 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

  14. Top UPDATE ON STATE HIGHWAY 20 MANUKAU HARBOUR CROSSING

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    1. That the report and resolutions from the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, dated 12 September 2007, be received.

    2. B. That the Maungakiekie Community Board invites Transit representatives to the 21 February 2008 meeting of the Board to give an update on the State Highway 20 Manukau Crossing.

    CARRIED

  15. Top OTAHUHU RECREATION PRECINCT STAGE 2 - SCOPE OF FACILITIES

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the report and resolutions from the Community Development and Equity Committee meeting, dated 12 September 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

  16. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    The Chairperson provided a verbal update at the meeting on the following issues:

    1. Remuneration policy

    2. Attended a meeting with council officers to discuss future SLIP's items

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the verbal update of the Chairperson be received.

    CARRIED

  17. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    17.1. REPORT FROM BRETT CLARK

    Board member Clark provided a verbal update at the meeting on the following issues:

    1. Attended the Notice of Requirement for Sports Fields - 69 Captain Springs Road, Onehunga, hearing on 24 October 2007.

    2. Advised that he has been acting in the tree spokesperson role in the interim.

    17.2. REPORT FROM LYNN MESSERVY

    Board member Messervy provided a verbal update at the meeting on the following issues:

    1. Extended her thanks to Democracy Services for the orientation programme provided to new elected representatives.

    2. Advised that she attended numerous induction meetings, the informal Maungakiekie Community Board ward tour, the Maungakiekie Community Board swearing in and the annual plan direction setting meeting for Community Boards.

    3. Attended the Ellerslie Business Association with Councillor Northey

    17.3. REPORT FROM SIMON RANDALL

    Board member Randall provided a verbal update at the meeting on the following issues:

    1. Attended a meeting with Transport officers on Friday, 23 November 2007 to discuss the Onehunga and Ellerslie Cycleways Study.

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the verbal reports from board members Clark, Messervy and Randall be received.

    CARRIED

  18. Top COUNCILLOR'S REPORT

    Councillor Lotu I'iga provided a verbal update at the meeting on the following issues:

    1. Advised that he has been attending numerous meeting in line with his role as the Chairperson of the City Development Committee.

    2. Advised that he moved a motion in Council's 22 November 2007 meeting on the designation of Captain Springs Road.

      Councillor Northey provided a verbal update at the meeting on the following issues:

      1. Attended the Local Government New Zealand Zone 1 conference on 12 November in Whangarei and was elected Chairperson of this forum.

      2. Attended the Penrose High School Prizegiving to present the Drama prize.

      3. Attended the Annual Plan Direction Setting briefing

      4. Attended the Refugee and Migrant Centre Annual General Meeting

      5. Attended the Ellerslie Business Association with Board member Messervy

      Councillor Boyle provided a verbal update at the meeting on the following issues:

      1. Extended her congratulations to all elected representatives on the recent local government election

      2. Advised that she has attended numerous election induction meetings and swearing in ceremonies around Auckland city.

      3. Attended a forum presented by Professor Rob Adams on Monday, 19 November 2007, on eco-urbanity.

      4. Attended a meeting with Campaign for Better Transport in Mangere and suggested that an informal meeting be scheduled between the Maungakiekie Community Board and the Mangere Community Board regarding the State Highway 20 issue.

      5. Advised that she has been elected on the Mt Wellington Licensing Trust.

    Moved: Graham / Randall

    That the verbal updates from Councillors be received.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Graham / Randall

    That item 5 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That item 4.1 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

  19. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATIONS

    19.1. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - CHILD CONNECTION TRUST

    Moved: Graham / Messervy

    That the correspondence from Eva Sherer, from the Child Connection Trust, in support of the application for Discretionary Funding towards the costs of two courses of Discovery Outdoor for caregivers in One Tree Hill, be received.

    CARRIED

    19.2. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - MIGRANT SUPPORT SERVICES

    Moved: Graham / Randall

    1. That the correspondence from Saras Nair, from Migrant Support Services, in support of the application for Discretionary Funding towards the costs of a multicultural and ethnic event, be received.

    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board granted $1000 from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget towards the costs of a multicultural and ethnic event.

    3. That Saras Nair, Migrant Support Services, be requested to provide an accountability statement following the expenditure of the Discretionary Funding Grant of $1000, for the costs associated with holding a multicultural and ethnic event.

    CARRIED

    19.3. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    1. That the Board allocated $720 from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget to the Onehunga Community News to cover the cost of the Board's Christmas message advertisement.

    2. That the Board allocated $720 from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget to the Onehunga Business Directory to cover the cost of the Board's advertisement in the 2008 Onehunga Business Directory.

    CARRIED

  20. Top AUCKLAND REGION COMMUNITY BOARDS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the Maungakiekie Community Board granted $250 from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget in order to renew its annual membership subscription to the Auckland Region Community Boards Association.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That item 4.4 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

  21. Top CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

    21.1. MIGRANT SUPPORT SERVICES - COMMUNITY BOARD LOCAL FUNDING 2007

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the correspondence received from Migrant Support Services Incorporated, dated 19 October 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

    21.2. ATTITUDE - PRESENTATIONS

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the correspondence from Attitude, dated 25 October 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

    21.3. ONEHUNGA AMATEUR SWIMMING AND LIFE SAVING CLUB - COMMUNITY BOARD LOCAL FUNDING 2007

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the correspondence from the Onehunga Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club, dated 26 October 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

  22. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    1. That the reports requested/pending report of the Democracy Advisor, dated 20 November 2007, be received.

    2. That the target dates for the following report be amended:

    Row No. Date of Resolution Report Title Comment: Target date:
    1 17 November 2005 Neilson Street Scheme Assessment Report That Council officers be requested to work with land owners on the property purchases required to enable the Neilson Street route improvements and to consult with local business owners regarding the proposal for a solid median and report back to the Board. March 2008

    CARRIED

  23. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the Group Activity Reports for the months of October and November 2007 be received.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9.27pm.

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