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OPEN AGENDA

 I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

MT ROSKILL COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

DATE: Wednesday, 21 November 2007
TIME: 6:00 pm
VENUE: Tarapunga Room
  Wesley Community Centre
  740 Sandringham Road extension
  Mt Roskill
Cecily Dower
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

Mr Richard Barter [Chairman]
Mrs Nicki Taylor-Raffills [Deputy Chairman]
Mrs Sue Mulrennan
Mr Joshua Taylor
Mr Nigel Turnbull
Cr Linda Leighton
Cr Graeme Mulholland, JP

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    An apology has been received from Councillor Linda Leighton.

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    The minutes of the Mt Roskill Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 7 November 2007 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
    "An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-
    (a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and
    (b) The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public,-
      (i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
      (ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting."
    Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
    "Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-
    (a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
      (i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and
      (ii) 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
    (b) 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."
  4. Top 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.

    4.1. ROSKILL MASTER SWIMMERS - MR GRAEME ROGERS

    Mr Rogers wishes to address the board regarding the Roskill Master Swimmers Discretionary Funding application for the hire of Cameron pool swim lanes.

    Recommending that Mr Rogers be thanked for his attendance.

    Refer item 13.1 of this agenda.

  5. Top REMUNERATION - ALLOCATION FOR 2007-2008

    D Hay  
    Deputy Mayor 9 November 2007

    Attaching a report prepared by the Deputy Mayor for the Board's consideration.

    The Council at its meeting held on Thursday, 1 November considered an item regarding "2007 - 2010 Committee Structures and Regulatory Responsibilities" and resolved inter alia as follows:

    1. That a working party consisting of the Deputy Mayor as chair, Councillor Northey and Councillor Armstrong consider proposed elected member remuneration set out in 3.4 and appendix one and invite comment on any relevant issues from the councillors and community board representatives. The deputy mayor to report back to council following these discussions on the recommended remuneration structure.

    Attached is the report to council for the boards information.

    Recommending that comments on the proposed remuneration for 2007 - 2008 be sent to the Remuneration Working Party by 3 December 2007.

  6. Top 2007/2008 REMUNERATION RATES

    R Northey  
    Councillor  

    Attaching a City Vision-Labour alternative proposal to the Deputy Mayor's report at item 5.

    Recommending that Board members consider this alternative proposal in conjunction with the Deputy Mayor's paper at item 5.

  7. Top APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY BOARD SPOKESPERSONS AND LIAISONS

    C Dower  
    Democracy Advisor 21 November 2007

    The Board is asked to appoint spokespersons for its various delegated responsibilities as follows:

    Transport

    Liquor licensing

    Parks and recreation

    Events

    Community Services

    The Board is also asked to consider its liaison roles and appoint spokespersons.

  8. Top 2007/2008 SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS SPOKESPERSONS

    C Dower  
    Democracy Advisor 21 November 2007

    The Board is asked to confirm or reassign spokespersons to its 2007/2008 Small Local Improvement Projects (SLIPs), as per the attached list of projects.

  9. Top PROVISION FOR URGENT DECISIONS

    C Dower  
    Democracy Advisor 21 November 2007

    The Board does not meet again until January 2008. It is possible that matters may arise between 21 November 2007 and the next Board meeting which require urgent attention. Any decisions would be reported back to the Board at its January meeting.

    Recommending that the board consider availability of board members for any urgent decisions that may be necessary.

  10. Top SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS - YEAR 2008 TO 2010

    C Dower  
    Democracy Advisor 21 November 2007

    Attaching a proposed schedule of meetings for 2008 up to 2010 for ratification.

  11. Top WESLEY YOUTH CENTRE

    The Community Development and Equity Committee at its meeting held on 12 September 2007 considered an item regarding Wesley Youth Centre and resolved as follows:

    That the Community Development and Equity Committee note the proposed location of the Wesley youth centre adjacent to the Wesley Community Centre and notes that further work on options, site negotiation, costs and funding will be undertaken and reported back to the Mt Roskill Community Board and to the appropriate committee.

    Attaching the report that was considered at the committee meeting for the boards information.

    Recommending that the report and resolution be received.

  12. Top EVENT FUNDING

    12.1. END OF YEAR CELEBRATION AND KIDS CHRISTMAS PARY

    Attaching an application from Charlotte Esser (Housing New Zealand Corporation), seeking funding towards an end of year celebration and kids Christmas party event for McGehan and Delphine Close residents to be held on 14 December 2007.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

  13. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING

    13.1. ROSKILL MASTER SWIMMERS

    Providing the Board with an opportunity to consider funding, from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget for the hire of Cameron Pool swim lanes for tuition and training for the Mt Roskill Master Swimmers .

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    13.2. MT ROSKILL COMMUNITY BOARD PHOTOGRAPH RESTORATION

    Providing the Board with an opportunity to consider funding, from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget for framing and restoration of the Mt Roskill Community Board group photos.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    13.3. AUCKLAND REGION COMMUNITY BOARDS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

    C Dower  
    Democracy Advisor 21 November 2007

    Providing the Board with an opportunity to consider whether it wishes to renew its annual membership subscription ($250) to the Auckland Region Community Boards Association, to be funded from its discretionary funding budget.

    Recommending that the board approve the allocation of $250.00 from its discretionary funding budget

  14. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Providing the Chair with an opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues he has been involved with since the last meeting.

    This is an information only item and if the Chair wishes any action to be taken upon this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion in the agenda.

  15. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    Providing the Councillors with an opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.

    This is an information item only and if the Councillors wish any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

  16. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    Providing the Board members with an opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.

    This is an information item only, and if the Board Members wish any action to be taken upon this item, a written report must be written for inclusion on the agenda.

    16.1. BOARD MEMBER'S REPORT - NICKI TAYLOR-RAFFILLS

    Attaching Board Member Nicki Taylor-Raffill's report for November 2007.

    Recommending that the report be received.

  17. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    C Dower  
    Democracy Advisor 21 November 2007

    Attaching activity reports and statistics from the various groups within Auckland City.

    Recommending that the Group Activity Reports be received.