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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WAIHEKE COMMUNITY BOARD

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 30 JANUARY 2008 AT 3:47PM

PRESENT: Mr Ray Ericson [Chairperson]
  Mr Tony Sears [Deputy Chairperson]
  Mr Nobilangelo Ceramalus  
  Mr Herb Romaniuk  
  Councillor Denise Roche  

OBITUARIES

Chairman Ray Ericson advised of the recent passing of Sir Edmund Hillary, Hone Tuwhare and Bob Stewart. A minutes silence was observed.

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    That the apologies from Board Member Eileen Evans for non-attendance be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    That the minutes of the Waiheke Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 21 November 2007 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

    The Chairman moved:

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That Item 4.2 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. CAUSEWAY BEHIND MAKORA AVENUE - NGAIRE MCCARTHY

    Ngaire McCarthy, resident of Makora Avenue, spoke to the Board in opposition to the construction of a walkway behind her property on Makora Avenue. A map, photos and a written report were tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.1A]

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    That Ngaire McCarthy, resident of Makora Avenue, be thanked for her presentation to the Waiheke Community Board in opposition to the construction of a walkway behind her property on Makora Avenue.

    CARRIED

    4.2. COMMUNITY BOARD POWERS AND APPOINTMENT OF HEARING COMMISSIONERS - PITA RIKYS, WAIHEKE ISLAND COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP

    Pita Rikys, representing the Waiheke Island Community Planning Group, spoke to the Board regarding the powers and functions of a community board in relation to its representation of community interests and advocating on its behalf.  A written report was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.2]

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That Pita Rikys, representing the Waiheke Island Community Planning Group, be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding the powers and functions of a community board in relation to its representation of community interests and advocating on its behalf.

    CARRIED

    4.3. SHELLY BEACH ISSUES - RINSKE RYDER, BRENTLY FORD AND JOY CARTER

    Rinske Ryder, Brently Ford and Joy Carter, residents of Shelly Beach Road, spoke to the Board regarding their concern over the Putiki Esplanade Reserve walkway, and requested weed removal, the building of a seawall and the placement of a barbecue at Shelly Beach Reserve. Photos of the Putiki Esplanade Reserve walkway, correspondence from Rinske Ryder and Joy Carter and a written report from Brently Ford were tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.3A]

    Moved: Ericson/Romaniuk

    That Rinske Ryder, Brently Ford and Joy Carter, residents of Shelly Beach Road, be thanked for their presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding their concern over the Putiki Esplanade walkway, and requesting weed removal, the building of a seawall and the placement of a barbecue at Shelly Beach Reserve.

    CARRIED

    4.4. PROPOSED UPGRADE OF SKATE PARK AND BMX TRACK IN TAWAIPAREIRA RESERVE - SHAWN BROWN

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That this item be deferred until the February 2008 Waiheke Community Board meeting.

    CARRIED

    4.5. INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF FAIRYTALE VILLAGES - TANYA BATT

    Tanya Batt provided an update for the Board regarding her investigations into the International Network of Fairytale Villages.

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That Tanya Batt be thanked for her update to the Waiheke Community Board on her investigations into the International Network of Fairytale Villages.

    CARRIED

    4.6. PATHWAYS AND PLANTING IN ANZAC RESERVE - IESSA CLARKE AND PENNY HOLMES

    Iessa Clarke, representing the Ostend Markets, spoke to the Board regarding pathways and planting in Anzac Reserve.

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    That Iessa Clarke, representing the Ostend Markets, be thanked for her presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding pathways and planting in Anzac Reserve.

    CARRIED

    4.7. FOOTPATH OUTSIDE WAIHEKE PRIMARY SCHOOL - ROSS GILLESPIE

    Ross Gillespie spoke to the Board regarding the Makora Avenue walkway, a possible footpath outside Waiheke Primary School and compliance issues at the Butterworth site. An aerial photo of the possible footpath location outside Waiheke Primary School was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.7]

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That Ross Gillespie be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding the Makora Avenue walkway, a possible footpath outside Waiheke Primary School and compliance issues at the Butterworth site, and that the Waiheke Community Board request relevant officers investigate the compliance and regulatory issues surrounding the Butterworth development.

    CARRIED

     

  5. Top8. ROYAL COMMISSION ON AUCKLAND GOVERNANCE - ROGER BRYANT, GREY POWER WAIHEKE AND GULF ISLANDS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED

    Roger Bryant, representing Grey Power Waiheke and Gulf Islands Association Incorporated, spoke to the Board regarding the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance. A written report was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.8]

    Moved: Ericson/Romaniuk

    That Roger Bryant, representing Grey Power Waiheke and Gulf Islands Association Incorporated, be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance.

    CARRIED

  6. Top WAIHEKE POLICE REPORTS

    Sergeant Stephen Ambler, NZ Police, introduced himself to the Board and provided an update on community policing issues.

    Moved: Ericson/Romaniuk

    1. That the police reports dated 11.11.07-18.11.07, 18.11.07-25.11.07, 25.11.07-02.12.07, 02.12.07-09.12.07, 10.12.07-16.12.07, 17.12.07-23.12.07, 23.12.07-30.12.07, 30.12.07-06.01.08, 06.01.08-13.01.08 and 13.01.08-20.01.08 be received.
    2. That Sergeant Stephen Ambler, NZ Police, be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding community policing issues.

    CARRIED

    The meeting was adjourned at 6.00pm and reconvened at 6.37pm.

  7. Top 2008/2009 ANNUAL PLAN POLITICAL PROCESS

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    1. That the report of the Team manager transport and finance - Democracy Services, dated 30 November 2007, be received.
    2. That the Waiheke Community Board endorses the list of capital works projects included in the 2008/2009 annual plan, with the inclusion of the Waiheke Library project.
    3. That the Waiheke Community Board request to the appropriate committee that the Waiheke Library project not be deferred for one year, that the project be reinstated for the 2008/2009 financial year as originally scheduled, and that a project of similar value not be deleted from the current list.

    CARRIED

  8. Top COMMUNITY LEASE SPACE WITHIN THE WAIHEKE ARTWORKS COMPLEX

    Moved: Ericson/Romaniuk

    That the Waiheke Community Board reiterates their request that a short term tenancy be granted to the Waiheke Radio Trust within the Artworks centre, in the interests of the community, until such time that the allocation of tenants is finalised following the redevelopment of the Artworks centre.

    CARRIED

  9. Top NOTICE OF MOTION - ROYAL COMMISSION ON AUCKLAND GOVERNANCE

    Moved: Sears/Roche

    1. That the Waiheke Community Board make a submission to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance, separate from that submitted by the Auckland City Council.
    2. That Councillor Denise Roche, Chairman Ericson and Deputy Chairman Sears be delegated to prepare the submission from the Waiheke Community Board to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance.

    CARRIED

    The Chairman moved:

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That Item 10.2 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

  10. Top CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That the correspondence from the Mayor of the Peccioli Community Board, Italy, dated 12 November 2007, and the letter from Warren Crook, dated 10 December 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

  11. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    10.1. REPORT FROM TONY SEARS

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That the report of Deputy Chairman Sears, dated 20 January 2008, be received.

    CARRIED

    10.2. REPORT FROM EILEEN EVANS

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    1. That the report of Board Member Evans, dated 23 January 2008, be received.
    2. That the minutes of the Waiheke Parks Spokespersons meeting, dated 3 December 2007, be received.
    3. That the Waiheke Parks Spokesperson Forum be opened up to include (by invitation only) people who could be of benefit to the subject or subjects in question owing to their expertise in the field.
    4. That a meeting of the Waiheke Community Board and relevant officers be held on site prior to the February 2008 Waiheke Community Board meeting to discuss the Kiwi-Makora Track SLIPs project.
    5. That the Waiheke Community Board requests that the Asset Manager, ACR Services, urgently advise the Waiheke Community Board the condition rating assessment of the seawall at Shelly Beach, and request this project be prioritised.
    6. That the Waiheke Community Board requests a report from relevant officers outlining council policy, legal issues, implications and customary use of Logan's Track.

    CARRIED

    The Chairman moved:

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That Item 10.1 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

    10.3. REPORT FROM HERB ROMANIUK

    Board Member Romaniuk reported on the following items:

    • View shaft on 149 Ocean View Road

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    1. That the verbal report of Board Member Romaniuk be received.
    2. That the minutes of the Waiheke Transport Spokesperson meeting, dated 5 December 2007, be received.
    3. That the Waiheke Community Board requests an update from relevant officers on the progress of the Matiatia development with regard to parking.
    4. That the Waiheke Community Board is concerned at the possible breach of contract with the development site at 149 Ocean View Road with respect to the view shaft, and requests officers enforce contractual obligations should they not comply.

    CARRIED

    10.4. REPORT FROM NOBILANGELO CERAMALUS

    Board Member Ceramalus reported on the following items:

    • Visit and tour of waste transfer station;
    • Correspondence to various central government ministers regarding the Remuneration Authority and discussions with the Chairman, Local Government New Zealand; and
    • Proposal to incorporate the Hauraki Gulf Islands into Thames/Coromandel District Council.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.4]

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    That the verbal report of Board Member Ceramalus be received.

    CARRIED

    The Chairman moved:

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That Item 9 be taken at this time.

    CARRIED

  12. Top COUNCILLOR'S REPORT

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That the report of Councillor Roche, dated 21 January 2008, be received.

    CARRIED

  13. Top CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

    Moved: Ericson/Romaniuk

    1. That the report of the Chairman, dated 23 January 2008, be received.
    2. That the Waiheke Community Board submission to the Remuneration Authority, dated 18 December 2007, be received.
    3. That the minutes of the Community Forum, dated 5 December 2007, be received.
    4. That the letter from the Chairman to the Deputy Mayor, regarding the Waiheke Community Library, be received.
    5. That the Waiheke Community Board grant $80 (GST inclusive) from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget towards costs associated with the purchase of flowers and a card for the granting of a Queen's Service Medal (QSM) to Ron Leonard, and $70 (GST inclusive) from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget towards costs associated with the Waiheke Service Centre Christmas function.

    CARRIED

  14. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That the reports requested/pending report of the Democracy Advisor, dated 20 January 2008, be received.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9:03 pm.