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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WAIHEKE COMMUNITY BOARD HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 22 AUGUST 2007 AT 3:35 PM

PRESENT:

Mr

Ray

Ericson

[Chairman]

 

Miss

Kelly-Ann

Harvey-Vernon

[Deputy Chairman]

[from 4.15pm, item 5]

 

Ms

Eileen

Evans

 

 

Mr

Tony

Sears

 

 

Councillor

Faye

Storer

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That the apologies from Board Member Romaniuk for non-attendance and Board Member Harvey-Vernon for lateness, be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    That the minutes of the Waiheke Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 25 July 2007 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That item 4.3 and 4.5 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

    4.1. BARNETT BOND - SEVENTH AVENUE FOOTPATH PRIORITY

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That this matter be referred to the Waiheke Community Board footpath prioritisation meeting for consideration.

    CARRIED

    4.2. MIKE JARMAN - SPEED LIMIT ON WAIHEKE ROAD

    Mr Jarman was not in attendance at the meeting and the Board requested an invitation be extended for him to attend the September meeting of the Waiheke Community Board.

    4.3. RUTH STRAWBRIDGE - RE-SEALING OF MAKORA AVENUE EXTENSION, SURFDALE

    Ruth Strawbridge and Terry O'Regan were in attendance to address the Waiheke Community Board on the need for the sealing of the Makora Avenue extension, Surfdale. They requested the Board to ensure this project is confirmed within the 2007/2008 road sealing budget.

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    1. That Ruth Strawbridge and Terry O'Regan be thanked for their presentation concerning the road sealing of the Makora Avenue extension, Surfdale.

    Moved: Storer / Evans

    1. That this item be referred to the Waiheke Community Board footpath prioritisation meeting with a recommendation to confirm the sealing of the Makora Avenue extension, Surfdale.

    CARRIED

    4.4 CRAIG BROWN - NEW ZEALAND BUILDING CODE REVIEW

    Craig Brown was in attendance to address the Waiheke Community Board on the New Zealand Building Code review and how this review will effect grey water recycling on Waiheke Island.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.4]

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    1. That Craig Brown be thanked for his presentation on the New Zealand Building Code review.

    Moved: Sears / Storer

    1. That Board Member Sears meet with Craig Brown to discuss the impacts of the Building Code review on grey water systems and draft a submission on behalf of the Waiheke Community Board for inclusion on the September agenda.

    CARRIED

    4.5 BASIL HOLMES AND ROGER BRYANT - WAIHEKE LIBRARY, SERVICE CENTRE AND ARTWORKS: STAGE TWO CONSULTATION - PRELIMINARY OUTCOMES

    Basil Holmes and Roger Bryant were in attendance to address the Waiheke Community Board on the Waiheke Library, Service Centre and Artworks: Stage Two Consultation - Preliminary Outcomes project and advised on their concerns with the consultation process as per their attached submission.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.5]

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That Basil Holmes and Roger Bryant be thanked for their submission raising concerns with the Waiheke Library, Service Centre and Artworks: Stage Two consultative process, noting that the Chairman and Councillor Storer will be attending the September Community Development and Equity Committee meeting to reiterate the Community Board's views on this matter.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Ericson / Storer

    That item 4.4 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

    4.6 TONY KING-TURNER - WETLAND SIGNAGE

    Tony King-Turner, on behalf of Waiheke Island Wetland Initiative (W.I.W.I.), was in attendance to address the Waiheke Community Board on the request for temporary signs to be placed at some of the wetlands around Waiheke Island identifying geographically significant wetlands during the upcoming new growth season.

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    1. That Tony King-Turner be thanked for his presentation on his request for temporary signs to be placed at some of the wetlands around Waiheke Island identifying geographically significant wetlands in the area.
    2. That officers investigate whether this signage can be provided from operational budgets and if not possible, the Board confirm funding this project from its 2007/2008 discretionary fund at the next meeting.

    CARRIED

  5. Top WAIHEKE LIBRARY, SERVICE CENTRE AND ARTWORKS: STAGE TWO CONSULTATION - PRELIMINARY OUTCOMES

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    1. That the report and the resolutions of the Community Development and Equity Committee, dated 8 August 2007, be received, noting that a further report will be provided to the September Community Development and Equity Committee meeting to determine where the Library and Service Centre redevelopment will occur.
    2. That the Waiheke Community Board reiterates its previous position, which is to support the new library position being part of the Artworks/Oneroa community and cultural facility, and the Chairman reiterate this at the September Community Development and Equity Committee meeting.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    That item 4.6 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

  6. Top INTERIM ALCOHOL BANS

    Moved: Ericson / Storer

    That the report and the resolutions of the Planning and Regulatory Committee, dated 9 August 2007, be received, noting that the liquor ban will be put in place from Labour weekend 2007 until 30 April 2008.

    CARRIED

  7. Top ROCKY BAY STORE

    Moved: Ericson / Harvey-Vernon

    1. That the report of the Senior Heritage Officer, dated 2 August 2007, be received.
    2. That the Waiheke Community Board recommend to the Environment, Heritage and Urban Form Committee that $50,000 be made available in the 2007/2008 budgets from the Heritage Targeted Rate to weatherproof and secure the scheduled heritage building, the Rocky Bay Store, noting that officers will need to obtain the permission of the owners prior to any work occurring.
    3. That the report and resolutions be sent to Sue Pockett, of Rocky Bay, thanking her for raising the issue with the Board.

    CARRIED

  8. Top BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS

    8.1. REPORT FROM EILEEN EVANS

    Board Member Evans provided a verbal update to the Waiheke Community Board on the following points:

    1. Presented the boards submission on the proposed Cycling and Walking Framework and raised concern that Waiheke Island was not included in the current plan.
    2. Advised that the Mitchell Road bus stop has been installed
    3. Advised that she has received numerous complaints regarding the slippery boardwalks around Waiheke Island.
    4. Pothole on Hauraki Road has been repaired but repairs are not great.
    5. Met with Andrew Allen to discuss safety concerns in Goodwin Avenue and Ocean View Road.
    6. Directional signage will be launched on Friday, 24 August 2007.

    Moved: Ericson / Storer

    That the verbal update from Board Member Evans be received.

    CARRIED

    8.2. REPORT FROM KELLY ANN HARVEY-VERNON

    Board Member Harvey-Vernon provided a verbal update to the Waiheke Community Board on the following points:

    1. Suggested that the incoming Waiheke Community Board should receive a presentation on the most recent New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings outlining the specific demographics of their communities.
    2. Attended the Hauraki Gulf Islands Proposed District Plan hearing on 15 August 2007.
    3. Noted that Fullers has appointed a Sales and Relationship Manager for Waiheke Island, and that they are investigating, along with Tourism Auckland, a free phone for Matiatia that visitors can call Waiheke accommodation from.
    4. Advised that the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Bill was close to completion and would require other authorities in the region to fund assets, for example, the Zoo.
    5. Provided an update to the Board on the Housing New Zealand Housing Innovation Fund.

    Moved: Harvey-Vernon / Evans

    1. That the verbal update from Board Member Harvey-Vernon be received.
    2. That Board Member Harvey-Vernon be delegated to brief the incoming Waiheke Community Board planning spokesperson on the Hauraki Gulf Islands Proposed District Plan review process.

    CARRIED

    8.3. REPORT FROM TONY SEARS

    Board Member Sears provided a further verbal update to the Waiheke Community Board on the following points:

    1. Advised on the recent planting at Onetangi Beach
    2. Queried the reports requested pending list of the Team Manager, Arts community and recreation, regarding the molok bins due to be available from 28 September 2007.
    3. Advised that the pontoon's at Kennedy Point have been damaged through the recent weather conditions. Board Member Sears also noted that there is no lighting at the Kennedy Point boat ramp.
    4. Advised that Sergeant Steve Ambler has now commenced his position with Waiheke Police.
    5. Advised that Zeebo Karouso from Waiheke High School attended the August Auckland City Youth Council meeting.
    6. Advised that the transfer station does not recycle computer parts and requested officers look at implementing this prior to the transfer station redevelopment.

    Moved: Ericson / Evans

    That the report from Board Member Sears be received.

    CARRIED

  9. Top COUNCILLORS REPORT

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That the report from Councillor Faye Storer be received.

    CARRIED

  10. Top CHAIRPERSONS REPORT

    The Chairperson verbally updated the Waiheke Community Board at the meeting on the following issues:

    1. Local Government New Zealand Community Board Survey for which the Deputy Chairperson will collate feedback on behalf of the Board.
    2. Received and tabled correspondence from Jill Cameron regarding the recent burglaries and car vandalism on Waiheke Island.
    3. Received and tabled correspondence from the Auckland Regional Council regarding the Waiheke Community Board submission to the Annual Plan 2007/2008.

    [ATTACHMENT 10A]

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That the report of the Chairperson, dated 15 August 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

  11. Top UPDATE ON COMMUNITY ISSUES

    Moved: Ericson / Storer

    That the report of the Team manager Arts, community and recreation, dated 15 August 2007, be received outlining the following issues:

    1. Onetangi hall access
    2. Rakino Island wharf building
    3. Footpath prioritisation
    4. Childproof gate for old Surfdale Post office building
    5. Meetings to be scheduled with various board members for August/September.

    CARRIED

  12. Top REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

    That the reports requested/pending for August 2007 be received.

    CARRIED

  13. Top WAIHEKE POLICE REPORTS

    Moved: Ericson / Harvey-Vernon

    That the Police Reports dated 15.07.07-22.07.07, 22.07.07-29.07.07, 29.07.07-05.07.07 and 05.08.07-12.08.07 be received.

    CARRIED

  14. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Ericson / Sears

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

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 6.39pm.