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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE TAMAKI COMMUNITY BOARD HELD ON Wednesday 8 February 2006 AT 6:00PM

PRESENT: Ms Kate Sutton [Chairperson]
Mrs Jan Welch [Deputy Chairperson]

left 6.58pm mid item 9

Mrs Mary Bhalla
Mr David Maka
Mr Mike Murray
Cr Leila Boyle
Cr Bill Christian, JP
ALSO PRESENT: Cr Richard Northey
  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Sutton/Bhalla

    That an apology for non-attendance from Cr Hinchcliff and an apology for early departure from Board Member Welch be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Sutton/Welch

    That the minutes of the Tamaki Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 22 November 2005 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. EASTERN SUBURBS COMMUNITY GYMSPORT FACILITY PROJECT – SUSIE GORDON

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    That the Board thanks Susie Gordon and Jane Lewis for their presentation to the Board regarding Eastern Suburbs Community Gymsport facility project.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 4.1a]

    4.2. TAMAKI MODEL AERO CLUB – PETER SMITH

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    That the Board thanks Peter Smith from the Tamaki Model Aero Club for his presentation to the Board regarding Tamaki Model Aero Club lease.

    CARRIED

  5. Top GRANT OF NEW LEASE, TAMAKI MODEL AERO CLUB INC

    Moved: Sutton/Christian

    1. That the report of the Lease Officer, dated 16 December 2005, be received.
    2. That the Tamaki Community Board recommends to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee :
      1. the granting of a lease to the Tamaki Model Aero Club Inc. over the footprint of the former Youthtown building located at Elstree Avenue, Glen Innes for an initial term of five years commencing, 1 April 2006 and expiring on 31 March 2011 with two further rights of renewal of five years each. The lease will finally expire on 31 March 2021 at which time the Tamaki Model Aero Club Inc. will need to apply for a new lease.
      2. that the Tamaki Model Aero Club Inc. pay $500 plus GST per annum rental from 1 April 2006 as per the terms and conditions of the Community and Recreation Lease Policy plus all outgoings and contents, plate glass and public liability insurances. The Tamaki Model Aero Club Inc. will be responsible for all graffiti removal, internal and external maintenance, except for planned and structural maintenance, which is the responsibility of the building owner.
      3. that the lease include a clause requiring the Tamaki Model Aero Club Inc. to provide its annual report and a set of current accounts annually to Auckland City Council.
      4. that the granting of the lease is on the proviso that the facility will be used to encourage youth involvement in the community in mechanical and electrical engineering, aeronautics and building techniques.
    3. That the Board recommends to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee:
      1. that the grant of a lease is for clubroom activities only, not for flying activities unless the appropriate resource consents areapplied for and granted.
      2. that the Board notes that the Trust is in the process of application for a resource consent to permit flying activities on Pt England Reserve.
    4. That the Board thanks Kate Holst, Lease Officer and Rachel Dent, Community Venues Manager for their attendance at the meeting.

    CARRIED

  6. Top SYLVIA PARK PRECINCT PLAN

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    1. That the report dated 17 January 2006 from the Senior Planner, Environmental Planning be received.
    2. That the Board notes that a community reference group will be formed in consultation with the Board to ensure community participation in the Sylvia Park Plan (including but not limited to the Business Associations in the area, members of the Tamaki Community Board, Otahuhu Historical Society, Panama Road and Mt Wellington residents associations and other community groups to be identified).
    3. That the Board thanks David Wong, Senior Planner Environmental for his attendance at the meeting.

    CARRIED

  7. Top MUTUKAROA-HAMLINS HILL – FINAL CONCEPT PLAN

    Moved: Sutton/Bhalla

    1. That the report from the Open Space Planner dated 10 January 2006 be received.
    2. That the Board endorses in principle the concept plan titled 'Mutukaroa - Hamlins Hill Landscape Development Concept: Final Draft' and dated May 2005.
    3. That the Board recommends that Auckland City Council's contribution to the implementation of the final concept plan be put on hold until the status and future ownership and/or management of the Crown-owned portion of Mutukaroa-Hamlins Hill is resolved or until secure tenure for management of Mutukaroa-Hamlins Hill as a regional park is obtained for at least 10 years.
    4. That the Board requests the Economic Development Committee advocate to Central Government to achieve an early resolution of the status and future ownership and/or management of the Crown owned portion of Mutukaroa-Hamlins Hill.
    5. That the Board thanks Christina Robertson, Open Space Planner and Rob Pryor, Consultant and Sally Sheedy, Auckland Regional Council for their attendance at the meeting.

    CARRIED

  8. Top SLIPS HERITAGE PROJECTS

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    That the memorandum dated 20 January 2006 from the Community Board Services Manager be received.

    CARRIED

  9. Top 2006/2007 SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

    Moved: Sutton/Christian

    1. That the Board hold the 2006/07 Tamaki SLIPs Tour on 16, 17 or 27 March 2006.
    2. That the Board identifies the following projects to be included (but not limited to) on its forthcoming SLIPs tour:
      • Eastern suburbs community gymsport facility
      • Panmure library reading room
      • Panmure rail station artwork
      • Church St memorial esplanade reserve
      • Panmure Library garden renewal

    CARRIED

  10. Top WALKING SCHOOL BUS PROGRAMME

    Moved: Sutton/Bhalla

    1. That the report of the Senior Road Safety Coordinator dated 20 October, 2005 and the resolutions of the Transport and Urban Linkages 9 November, 2005 Committee meeting regarding the walking school bus programme be received.
    2. That the Board advises the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that it does not consider that it is appropriate for Boards to provide funds for the infrastructural requirements associated with Walking School Bus Schemes and that the original request from the Eastern Bays Community Board be reconsidered.
    3. That the Board supports allocation of an additional $4,000 per year to the road safety programme funding for walking school bus incentive schemes as required for low decile schools as recommended in the report of the Senior Road Safety Coordinator dated 20 October 2005 and requests that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee reconsider this recommendation.
    4. That the Board refers the above resolutions to all Community Boards.

    CARRIED

  11. Top MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ART WORKS

    Moved: Sutton/Maka

    1. That the report dated 14 November 2005 from the Assets Manager and resolution of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee regarding maintenance of public art works be received.
    2. That the Board notes that the public art works inventory will appear on a future agenda for the Board's review.

    CARRIED

  12. Top A HOMELESS ACTION PLAN FOR AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL

    Moved: Sutton/Bhalla

    That the report dated 15 October 2005 from the Team Leader Safer Auckland City and resolutions of the Community Development and Equity Committee regarding homeless action plan for Auckland City be received.

    CARRIED

  13. Top 2006/2007 EVENTS FUNDING - ANZAC DAY

    Moved: Christian/Sutton

    That the Board allocates $500 each to the Mt Wellington/Panmure RSA and Otahuhu RSA from its 2006/07 events funding budget for 2006 Anzac Day celebrations.

    CARRIED

  14. Top URGENT DECISION OF THE BOARD – COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RUAPOTAKA MARAE LIVING LEGEND TREE CEREMONY

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    That the urgent decision regarding costs associated with Ruapotaka Marae Living Legend tree ceremony be noted.

    CARRIED

  15. Top QUARTERLY REPORTING

    Moved: Bhalla/Maka

    1. That the incomplete quarterly reports be received.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Boyle/Maka

    1. That the Board requests the Ward Manager to obtain an update on the following incomplete projects on the SLIPs quarterly report:
      • Tamaki Estuary Seawall – Stage 2
      • Riverside Community Centre car parking
      • Riverside Community Centre air circulation
      • Bowden Road, floating litter broom

    CARRIED

  16. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    That the Chairperson's report be received.

    CARRIED

  17. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    17.1 COUNCILLOR'S REPORT – CR BILL CHRISTIAN

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    That the verbal report of Cr Christian regarding the following be received:

    • Passing of former Mt Wellington Borough and Tamaki City Councillor, Steve Thompson
    • Otahuhu Community Liveable Plan
    • Panmure Basin festival on 19 February
    • Regional pest management strategy workshop
    • Sturges Park, Otahuhu Softball Club
    • Queen Street tree issues
    • Duty Planning Commissioner

    CARRIED

    17.2 COUNCILLOR'S REPORT – CR LEILA BOYLE

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    That the verbal report of Cr Boyle regarding the following be received:

    • Urban design tour
    • Anniversary weekend – harbour activities
    • Chairing Community Development and Equity Committee
    • Postponement of the police community meeting in feb
    • Long Term Council Community Plan

    CARRIED

    17.3 COUNCILLOR'S REPORT – CR richard northey

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    That the verbal report of Cr Northey regarding the following be received:

    • Panmure Christmas parade
    • Meeting regarding issues with business associations in Tamaki
    • Harbour festival
    • Operational grant for Otahuhu Recreation Centre
    • Remuneration working party meeting
    • Electoral working party – ward boundaries

    CARRIED

  18. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    18.1. BOARD MEMBER'S REPORT – mary bhalla

    Moved: Sutton/ Boyle

    That the report of Board Member Bhalla tabled at the meeting be received.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 18.2]

    18.2. BOARD MEMBER'S REPORT – DAVID MAKA

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    That the verbal report of Board Member Maka regarding the following be received:

    • Chruch street / High St roundabout traffic flow site meeting
    • Pacific Island meetings
    • Otahuhu Town Hall network meeting

    CARRIED

    18.3. BOARD MEMBER'S REPORT – mike murray

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    That the verbal report of Board Member Murray regarding the following be received:

    • Ruapotaka Marae ceremony
    • Deputy Tree spokesperson role

    CARRIED

  19. Top REPORTS REQUESTED / PENDING

    Moved: Sutton/Maka

    That the reports requested/pending be received.

    CARRIED

  20. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    1. That the group activity reports be received.
    2. That the Board requests due care be taken to spell word 'Maungakiekie ' correctly on the group activity reports.
    3. That the Board request the resolution at C above be forwarded to the Maungakiekie Community Board for its information.

    CARRIED

  21. Top EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987

    Moved: Sutton/Boyle

    That the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

    The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

    Item No. General subject of each matter to be considered Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution
    C1. Mayoral Living Legend Award Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7 Section 48(1)(a)

    This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as follows:

    Item No. Reason to withhold information under section 7
    C1. To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of deceased natural persons. [Section 7(2)(a)]

    CARRIED

    There were no resolutions passed with regard to the Confidential item and the meeting returned to open forum.

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8:00 pm

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