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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WAIHEKE COMMUNITY BOARD HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2006 AT 3:30PM

PRESENT:

Mr

Ray

Ericson

[Chairman]

 

Miss

Kelly-Ann

Harvey

[Deputy Chairman]

 

Ms

Eileen

Evans

 

 

Mr

Herb

Romaniuk

 

 

Mr

Tony

Sears

 

 

Councillor

Faye

Storer

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABSENT:

 

 

 

 

Secretarial Note:

A minute's silence was observed in memory of Brian Slater who was a member of the Eastern Bays Community Board from 1998-2004 and the Chairman in the current 2004 term.

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Ericson / Harvey

    That an apology from Board Member Romaniuk for lateness be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Ericson / Storer

    That the minutes of the Waiheke Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 27 September be confirmed as a true and correct record subject to the following amendments;

    Note Councillor Storer's departure at item 4.4 in record of attendance.

    23.4 part B Date changed to read 2006/7 discretionary funding budget.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. GREYWATER RECYCLING - CRAIG BROWN

    Craig Brown addressed the Board regarding the costs associated with Greywater recycling as set by Auckland City Council for Waiheke Island.

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    That Craig Brown be thanked for his presentation regarding Grey water recycling for Waiheke Island.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Storer / Harvey

    That the Board advises the General Manger City Development and the Manager Environment and Utility Management that it supports in principle the Greywater system promoted by Craig Brown

    CARRIED

    4.2. HORSE RIDING ACCESS TO DEAD DOG BAY (OKOKA BAY) - MARY RICHARDS

    Mary Richards addressed the Board, on behalf of Shepherds Point Riding Centre and the Waiheke Horse Riding Group, regarding the removal of Horse Riding access to Dead Dog Bay (Okoka Bay).

    Moved: Ericson / Harvey

    1. That Mary Richards be thanked for her presentation regarding horse riding to Dead Dog Bay (Okoka Bay), Waiheke Island.
    2. That the matter be referred to item 6.

    CARRIED

    4.3. TRANSPORT FORUM - BRIAN GRIFFITHS

    Brian Griffiths addressed the Board regarding possible guidelines and framework for Strategic Transport Planning, Waiheke Island.

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    That Brian Griffiths be thanked for his presentation regarding the recent Transport Forum meeting.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 4.3]

    4.4. AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL 2007 ANNUAL PLAN - ROGER BRYANT

    Roger Bryant addressed the Board regarding the Auckland City Council 2007 annual plan.

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That Roger Bryant be thanked for his presentation regarding the Auckland City Council 2007 annual plan.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.4A]

    CARRIED

    4.5. DEAD DOG BAY (OKOKA BAY) - Ross gillespie

    Ross Gillespie addressed the Board regarding the report of the Manager Parks and Streetscapes regarding Dead Dog Bay (Okoka Bay).

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    That Ross Gillespie be thanked for his presentation regarding Dead Dog Bay (Okoka Bay), Waiheke Island.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 4.5]

    4.6. HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW WORKSHOP -  CHRIS WRAGGE

    Chris Wragge was in attendance to address the Board regarding the proposed Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan Review workshops being held by WISDG.

    Moved: Ericson / Harvey

    That Chris Wragge, a representative of WISDG be thanked for his presentation regarding Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan Review Workshops being run by WISDG.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.6]

    CARRIED

    4.7. DEAD DOG BAY(OKOKA BAY)  - KAY PETERSON

    Kay Peterson was in attendance to address the Board regarding the report of the Manager Parks and Streetscapes regarding Dead Dog Bay (Okoka Bay).

    Moved: Ericson / Harvey

    That Kay Peterson be thanked for her presentation regarding Dead Dog Bay (Okoka Bay), Waiheke Island.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 4.7]

  5. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That the reports requested/pending for October be received.

    CARRIED

  6. Top OKOKA BAY/DEAD DOG BAY

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    1. That the Board thanks Geoff Matthews, Manager Parks and Streetscapes for his attendance.
    2. That the report of the Manager Parks and Streetscapes, dated 16 October 2006 regarding Okoka Bay be received.
    3. That the letter from Cath Handley and Peter Hill dated 21 October 2006 regarding Okoka Bay, Dead Dog Bay access issues be received.
    4. That the Board defers the matter of Okoka Bay/Dead Dog Bay to its November 2006 meeting subject to an informal meeting to view relevant planning documents and undertake a site visit with appropriate Council officers.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 6A]

  7. Top WAIHEKE SAILING CLUB REQUEST FOR DINGHY FACILITY, ONEROA BEACH - ISSUES & PROCESS

    Moved: Sears / Storer

    1. That the Board invites Gordon Dyer to join the meeting as he has information to support the item.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Sears / Harvey

    1. That the Board thanks John Nash, Senior Open Space Planner for his attendance.
    2. That the report of the Senior Open Space Planner, dated 10 October 2006 regarding the Waiheke Sailing Club be received.
    3. That the Board supports in principle the establishment of a sailing club for Waiheke Island.
    4. That the Board supports that the Waiheke Sailing Club prepare a comprehensive proposal, addressing the demand, site suitability, effects, regulatory and process issues as identified in the report of the Senior Planner dated 10 October 2006, relating to the Club's proposal to establish a dinghy facility on Oneroa Beach, for consideration by Council Officers and subsequent report back to the Board.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 7A]

    Item 9 was taken at this point.

    The meeting was adjoined at 6.35pm and reconvened at 7.10pm.

  8. Top DIGITAL EARTH SUMMIT - SOPHIA JOHNSON & ZEBedee STONE

    Moved: Sears / Evans

    That the Board thanks Sophia Johnson and Zebedee Stone for their presentation and that the Board receives their reports regarding the Digital Earth Summit.

    CARRIED

    Item 11 was taken at this point.

  9. Top WAIHEKE FERRY USERS GROUP - FERRY COMPUTER SURVEY ANALYSIS

    Moved: Sears / Evans

    1. That the Board invites Jan Scott to join the meeting as she has information to support the item.
    2. That the information regarding the Ferry User Group's Ferry Commuter Survey Analysis, dated 31 August 2006 be received.
    3. That the Board supports efforts to minimise the economic impact on the Island of recent cost increases affecting the people of Waiheke Island.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 9A]

  10. Top MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ARTWORKS - INVENTORY LIST

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    1. That the report of the Asset Manager, Parks and Streetscape Services, dated 5 October 2006 be received.
    2. That the Board notes the list of public artworks in the Waiheke Ward.

    CARRIED

  11. Top WAIHEKE PROPERTY REVALUATION

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    1. That the Board thanks Grant McInman, Group Manager Data Services and John Wells, Manager Valuation Services for their attendance.
    2. That the report of the Manager Valuation Services, dated 9 October 2006 regarding Waiheke Property Revaluations be received.
    3. That the Board notes that the methodology and outcomes of the 2005 revaluation were conducted under the requirements of the relevant legislation, audited and approved by the Valuer General, and that they reflect sales values movements.

    CARRIED

  12. Top PROPOSAL TO RENEW THE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE WAIHEKE YOUTH HOSTEL - PORTION OF THE CATHERINE MITCHELL RESERVE, WAIHEKE ISLAND

    Moved: Romaniuk / Storer

    1. That the report of the Leasing Manager regarding the Waiheke Youth Hostel Management Contract, dated 10 October 2006 be received.
    2. That the Board recommends to the Manager Property that a new 12 month management contract for the period 1 December 2006 to 30 November 2007 for the Waiheke Youth Hostel be tendered on the open market.

    CARRIED

  13. Top COMMUNITY & RECREATION LEASE PROCESS

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That the report of the Community Venues Manager, dated 17 October 2006 regarding community and recreation leases be received.

    CARRIED

  14. Top PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE BY AUCKLAND CITY TO AUCKLAND REGIONAL PLAN COASTAL - RAKINO ISLAND MOORING MANAGEMENT AREAS

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That the report and resolutions of the Planning and Regulatory Committee, dated 12 October 2006 regarding the Private Plan Change By Auckland City To Auckland Regional Plan Coastal - Rakino Island Mooring Management Areas be received.

    CARRIED

  15. Top SCULPTURE ON THE GULF - SCULPTURE PURCHASE

    Moved: Ericson / Harvey

    1. That the Board supports the installation of appropriate sculptures in Alison Park, Oneroa.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Romaniuk / Storer

    1. That the Board commits to allocating $30,000.00 of SLIPs funding at its November 06 SLIPs wash-up round to cover both the installation and purchase of a sculpture from the 2007 Sculpture on the Gulf exhibition.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Romaniuk / Storer

    1. That the Board thanks the Waiheke Community Art Gallery for its offer to waive the commission fee on the Board's sculpture purchase from the 2007 Sculpture on the Gulf Exhibition and the ability to purchase a sculpture at any early stage.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Storer / Evans

    1. That the Board appoints the Chairman, Councillor Storer and Board Member Evans alongside a representative of Sculpture on the Gulf committee to select an appropriate sculpture for purchase by the Waiheke Community Board on behalf of the residents of Waiheke.

    CARRIED

  16. Top NATzKA STREET FOOTPATH

    This item was deferred until the Boards November meeting for consideration against the current footpaths priority list.

  17. Top WELCOME TO WAIHEKE INFORMATION PACK

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    1. That the information regarding the 'Welcome to Waiheke pack' be received.
    2. That the Board nominates Board Member Harvey to further develop the concept of a Welcome to Waiheke information pack in conjunction with Andrea Glazier from the Gulf News.

    [ATTACHMENT 17A]

    CARRIED

  18. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING

    18.1. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - TWILIGHT RAMBLES

    Moved: Romaniuk / Evans

     INCLUDETEXT "G:\\Democracy Services\\Community Boards\\WAIHEKE\\Minutes\\2006\\WAI-260706-OPEN-MINS.doc" r10_1 \* MERGEFORMAT A. That the Board allocates $2000 from its 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding budget to Forest and Bird towards the costs of delivering the Twilight Rambles.

    1. That Forest and Bird be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Board following expenditure of the Discretionary Funding grant of $2000.

    CARRIED

    18.2. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - LIVING WITHOUT VIOLENCE

    This item was withdrawn.

    18.3. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - SANTA PARADE

    Moved: Storer / Romaniuk

    That the Board allocates up to $1500 from its 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding budget for costs associated with the Waiheke Santa Parade, not already covered by Recreation and Community Services/Waiheke Community Board Events budgets.

    CARRIED

  19. Top WHARF ROAD, WAIHEKE - PROPOSED PURCHASE OF LAND FOR ROADING

    Moved: Ericson / Storer

    That the resolutions from the Transport & Urban Linkages Committee's 13 September 2006 meeting regarding the Wharf Road land purchase be received.

    CARRIED

  20. Top PROPOSED ROAD STOPPING CAUSEWAY ROAD, WAIHEKE ISLAND

    Moved: Ericson / Romaniuk

    That the resolutions from the Transport & Urban Linkages Committee's 13 September 2006 meeting regarding the proposed road stopping of Causeway Road be received.

    CARRIED

  21. Top WAIHEKE ISLAND SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT

    Moved: Ericson / Harvey

    That the resolutions from the Environment Heritage and Urban Form Committee's 9 October 2006 meeting regarding Waiheke Island Sustainable Water Management be received.

    CARRIED

  22. Top WAIHEKE PARKS SPOKESPERSONS GROUP

    Moved: Ericson / Harvey

    That the minutes of the Waiheke Parks Spokespersons, 2 October 2006 meeting be received.

    CARRIED

  23. Top WAIHEKE TRAFFIC SPOKESPERSONS MEETING

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    That the minutes of the Waiheke Traffic Spokespersons, 9 October 2006 meeting be received.

    CARRIED

  24. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That the verbal report of the Chairman regarding the following be received;

    • Older and Bolder Workshop
    • Resource consents Workshop - Streamlining the Consents Process
    • District Plan Review
    • Matiatia Design

    CARRIED

  25. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    25.1. BOARD MEMBERS' REPORT - EILEEN EVANS

    Moved: Ericson / Romaniuk

    That the report of Board Member Evans for activities she was involved with in October 2006 be received.

    CARRIED

    25.2. BOARD MEMBERS' REPORT - KELLY-ANN HARVEY

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    That the report of Board Member Harvey for activities she was involved with in October 2006 be received.

    CARRIED

    25.3. BOARD MEMBERS' REPORT - TONY SEARS

    Moved: Ericson / Romaniuk

    That the report of Board Member Sears for activities he was involved with in October 2006 and the verbal report regarding the following be received;

    • Promotion of the Waiheke Blog Site through the press
    • The Rocky Bay Artificial Reef/Boat Ramps
    • Signs
    • Informal meeting of Community Board with Police

    CARRIED

    25.4. BOARD MEMBERS' REPORT - HERB ROMANIUK

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That the report of Board Member Romaniuk for activities he was involved with in October 2006 be received.

    CARRIED

  26. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    26.1. COUNCILLORS REPORT - FAYE STORER

    Moved: Ericson / Harvey

    That the report of Councillor Storer for activities she was involved with in October 2006 be received.

    CARRIED

  27. Top WAIHEKE POLICE REPORT

    Moved: Ericson / Romaniuk

    That the Police reports for 24/09/06-1/10/06, 1/10/06-8/10/06 and 8/10/06-15/10/06 2006 be received.

    CARRIED

  28. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Ericson / Romaniuk

    That the group activity reports for September be received.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 10:00 pm.

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