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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WAIHEKE COMMUNITY BOARD

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2008 AT 3:45PM

PRESENT: Mr Ray Ericson [Chairman]
[until 4:52pm, item 4.6;
from 5:05pm, item 4.7]
  Mr Tony Sears [Deputy Chairperson]
  Mr Nobilangelo Ceramalus  
  Ms Eileen Evans  
  Mr Herb Romaniuk [from 3:49pm, item 4.1
until 7:30pm, item 7]
  Councillor Denise Roche [until 6:40pm, item 5;
from 7:18pm, item 6]

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That the apologies from Board member Romaniuk for lateness be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    That the minutes of the Waiheke Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 23 April 2008 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. YOUTH ACCESS TO ALCOHOL (YATA) - ADRIAN MARSDEN

    Adrian Marsden, representing Youth Access to Alcohol (YATA), addressed the Board in support of her application for Discretionary Funding towards costs associated with a Youth Needs Assessment research project. This application was considered under Item 9 on this agenda. A fact sheet regarding the project focus and background was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.01]

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    That Adrian Marsden, representing Youth Access to Alcohol (YATA), be thanked for her presentation to the Waiheke Community Board in support of her application for Discretionary Funding towards costs associated with a Youth Needs Assessment research project.

    CARRIED

    4.2. REGIONAL GOVERNANCE POSTCARD CAMPAIGN - PITA RIKYS, CHAIRMAN, WAIHEKE ISLAND COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP (WICPG)

    Pita Rikys, Chairman, Waiheke Island Community Planning Group (WICPG), was in attendance to address the Board regarding the Discretionary Funding grant received at the 27 February 2008 Board meeting for costs associated with the promotion of community governance on the island. A written report regarding the WICPG community governance project and an income and expenditure report were tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.02]

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    That Pita Rikys, Chairman, Waiheke Island Community Planning Group (WICPG), be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding the Discretionary Funding grant received at the 27 February 2008 Board meeting for costs associated with the promotion of community governance on the island.

    CARRIED

    4.3. AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL DRAFT CONSULTATION POLICY - ROGER BRYANT, GREY POWER (WAIHEKE AND HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS)

    Roger Bryant, representing Grey Power (Waiheke and Hauraki Gulf Islands), was in attendance to address the Board regarding the draft consultation policy presented at the 19 March 2008 meeting of the Finance and Strategy Committee. An amended written report regarding Mr Bryant's oral presentation to the 21 May 2008 meeting of the Finance and Strategy Committee regarding the draft consultation policy was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.03]

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    That Roger Bryant, representing Grey Power (Waiheke and Hauraki Gulf Islands), be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding the draft consultation policy presented at the 19 March 2008 and 21 May 2008 meeting of the Finance and Strategy Committee.

    CARRIED

    The Chairman moved:

    That Item 4.9 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

    4.4. EDUCATING FOR HOUSEHOLD CENTRED ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION - SUSAN BARKER

    Susan Barker, representing Educating for Household Centred Environmental Sanitation, was in attendance to address the Board in support of her application for Discretionary Funding for costs associated with the creation and distribution of educational materials to island residents regarding on-site waste water systems. This application was considered under Item 9 on this agenda.

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    That Susan Barker, representing Educating for Household Centred Environmental Sanitation, be thanked for her presentation to the Waiheke Community Board in support of her application for Discretionary Funding for costs associated with the creation and distribution of educational materials to island residents regarding on-site waste water systems.

    CARRIED

    4.5. PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN TUI STREET, ONEROA - WILF JONES

    Wilf Jones, resident of Tui Street, Oneroa, was in attendance to address the Board regarding proposed parking restrictions in Tui Street, Oneroa. A letter from the Transport Engineer - GHD Limited, dated 21 May 2008, a response letter from Mr Jones, dated 23 May 2008, a written report and an aerial photograph of Tui Street were tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.05]

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    That Wilf Jones, resident of Tui Street, Oneroa, be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding proposed parking restrictions in Tui Street, Oneroa, and that Board member Romaniuk follow up the issues raised in the submission and report back to the Board at the June 2008 meeting.

    CARRIED

    4.6. WALKWAYS ON WAIHEKE - ROSS GILLESPIE

    [Secretarial Note: The Chairman declared a conflict of interest due to his involvement as a hearings commissioner on this matter, and left the room during discussion and voting on this item.]

    The Chairman vacated the chair, and the Deputy Chairperson assumed the chair at 4:52pm.

    Ross Gillespie was in attendance to address the Board regarding walkways on the island.

    Moved: Sears/Evans

    That Ross Gillespie be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding walkways on Waiheke Island, and that the issue of encroachment over the road reserve on Nepean Avenue be investigated and reported back to the Waiheke Community Board.

    CARRIED

    The Chairman returned to the chair at 5:05pm.

    4.7. AUCKLAND CONSERVATION BOARD CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (CMS) REVIEW - CHRISTOPHER WRAGGE, WAIHEKE ISLAND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GROUP (WISDG)

    Christopher Wragge, representing the Waiheke Island Sustainable Development Group (WISDG), was in attendance to address the Board regarding the Auckland Conservation Board's Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) Review. A written submission regarding the Management Strategy Review and supporting documentation was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.07]

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That Christopher Wragge, representing the Waiheke Island Sustainable Development Group (WISDG), be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding the Auckland Conservation Board's Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) Review, and that the Democracy Advisor liaise with the Department of Conservation and Councillor Roche to address a possible community board submission.

    CARRIED

    4.8. HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS WHARVES BYLAW REVIEW - JAN SCOTT, FERRY USERS' GROUP (FUG)

    Jan Scott, representing the Ferry Users' Group (FUG), was in attendance to address the Board regarding the Hauraki Gulf Islands Wharves Bylaw Review. This issue was considered under Item 5 on this agenda.

    Moved: Ericson/Romaniuk

    That Jan Scott, representing the Ferry Users' Group (FUG), be thanked for her presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding the Hauraki Gulf Islands Wharves Bylaw Review.

    CARRIED

    4.9. AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL DRAFT CONSULTATION POLICY - BASIL HOLMES

    Basil Holmes, resident of Surfdale, was in attendance to address the Board regarding the draft consultation policy presented at the 19 March 2008 meeting of the Finance and Strategy Committee. A written report regarding consultants employed by Auckland City Council was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.09]

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That Basil Holmes, resident of Surfdale, be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding the draft consultation policy presented at the 19 March 2008 and 21 May 2008 meeting of the Finance and Strategy Committee.

    CARRIED

    4.10. CORY ROAD LOOKOUT - ALLEN DAVIES

    Allen Davies, resident of Seaview Road, was in attendance to address the Board regarding parking at the lookout in Cory Road, Palm Beach. A written submission regarding parking at the lookout was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.10]

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    That Allen Davies, resident of Seaview Road, be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding parking at the lookout in Cory Road, Palm Beach.

    CARRIED

    4.11. DOG CONTROL AND DOG POLICY 2008 REVIEW - BARBARA WILKINSON

    Barbara Wilkinson, resident of Karaka Road, was in attendance to address the Board regarding the Dog Control and Dog Policy 2008 review. A written report regarding local submissions on the Dog Control and Dog Policy 2008 review was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.11]

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That Barbara Wilkinson, resident of Karaka Road, be thanked for her presentation to the Waiheke Community Board regarding the Dog Control and Dog Policy 2008 review, noting that the Board supports in principle an unrestricted dog exercise beach area, and that further investigations by appropriate officers be carried out regarding appropriate locations, and in particular Owhanake, as a matter of urgency.

    CARRIED

    The meeting was adjourned at 5:55pm and reconvened at 6:37pm.

  5. Top HGI WHARVES BYLAW REVIEW

    [Secretarial Note: Councillor Roche declared a conflict of interest due to her involvement as a hearings commissioner on this matter, and left the room during discussion and voting on this item.]

    The Chairman took voting on the motion in parts:

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    1. That the report of Procurement Manger, dated 20 April 2008, the Auckland City Council Wharves Bylaw 2008 and the Auckland City Council Public Places Bylaw 2008, be received.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    1. That Board member Romaniuk be nominated to prepare the Waiheke Community Board submission on the Auckland City Council Wharves Bylaw 2008, noting that submissions close on 13 June 2008.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    1. That Board member Evans be nominated to prepare the Waiheke Community Board submission on the Auckland City Council Public Places Bylaw 2008, noting that submissions close on 13 June 2008.

    CARRIED

  6. Top SLIPS PROJECT UPDATE

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    1. That the report of the SLIPs Co-ordinator, dated 15 May 2008, be received.
    2. That Councillor Roche be removed as the SLIPs representative from all projects in which she is named jointly with Board member Evans.
    3. That the Waiheke Community Board notes concern that the Onetangi Road Pedestrian Refuge project has been cancelled without consultation with Board representatives for the project.
    4. That the Waiheke Community Board requests the final costing details regarding all completed projects, and that these findings be reported back to the Board in due course.

    CARRIED

    The Chairman moved:

    That item 10.3 be taken at this time.

    CARRIED

  7. Top REPORT AND RESOLUTIONS FROM THE FINANCE AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE - AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL DRAFT CONSULTATION POLICY

    1. That the resolutions of the Finance and Strategy Committee, dated 19 March 2008, and the report of the Acting Manager, Research and Consultation, dated 28 February 2008, be received.

    2. That the Waiheke Community Board notes concern regarding the cost of external consultants, and requests that the Chief Executive recognises community board members as representatives and advocates for the community within the consultative process.

    3. That the Waiheke Community Board supports adherence by Auckland City Council to the Consultation Policy.

    CARRIED

  8. Top PUBLIC DOMAIN RELATED BYLAWS

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    That the following Board members be delegated to prepare the Waiheke Community Board submissions on the following bylaws:

    • Cemeteries - Chairman Ericson
    • Public Places (including street trading) - Board member Evans
    • Waiheke wastewater - Board member Sears
    • Water supply - Board member Sears
    • Wharves - Board member Romaniuk

    CARRIED

  9. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATIONS

    9.1. YOUTH ACCESS TO ALCOHOL (YATA)

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    1. That the application for Discretionary Funding from Youth Access to Alcohol (YATA), seeking funding of $2,500 for costs associated with a Youth Needs Assessment research project, be received.
    2. That Councillor Roche work with Youth Access to Alcohol (YATA) and the Waiheke Council of Social Services (WICOSS) to ensure a coordinated approach to any funding that may be granted, and report back to the June 2008 Board meeting.

    CARRIED

    9.2. EDUCATING FOR HOUSEHOLD CENTRED ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    1. That the application for Discretionary Funding from Educating for Household Centred Environmental Sanitation, seeking funding of $5,700 for costs associated with the creation and distribution of educational materials to island residents regarding on-site waste water systems, be received.
    2. That the Waiheke Community Board supports the initiative in principle, and that Board member Sears work with Educating for Household Centred Environmental Sanitation and report back to the June 2008 Board meeting.

    CARRIED

  10. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    10.1. REPORT FROM TONY SEARS

    Board member Sears reported on the following items:

    • Attendance of various meetings/workshops with the Chairman;
    • Work on the Annual Plan submission with Board members and members from the public;
    • Attendance at the AGM of the Onetangi Residents and Ratepayers Association and easement issues regarding Pohutukawa Reserve;
    • Correspondence sent in support of the Waiheke Bowling Club;
    • Discussions regarding the introduction of a septic/watering system on Rakino Island; and
    • Use of community board rooms at the Service Centre.

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    That the verbal report of Board member Sears be received.

    CARRIED

    10.2. REPORT FROM EILEEN EVANS

    Board member Evans reported on the following items:

    • Waiheke Parks Spokesperson meeting, 5 May;
    • Resignation from the Community Input Group (CIG) for the library redevelopment; and
    • Swimming pool proposal.

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    1. That the verbal report of Board member Evans be received.
    2. That the minutes of the Waiheke Parks Spokesperson meeting, dated 5 May 2008, be received.

    CARRIED

    10.3. REPORT FROM HERB ROMANIUK

    Board member Romaniuk reported on the following items:

    • Removal of parking meters from Matiatia wharf and landscaping proposals for the area;
    • Redrawing of carpark area at Matiatia wharf;
    • Meetings with Ferry Users' Group (FUG) and Fullers regarding the Wharves Bylaw; and
    • Double landing completion at Matiatia.

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That the verbal report of Board member Romaniuk be received.

    CARRIED

    10.4. REPORT FROM NOBILANGELO CERAMALUS

    Board member Ceramalus reported on the following items:

    • Review of consents for Owhiti Bay and Cactus Bay;
    • Review of resource consents for the removal of dead trees;
    • Submission on Dog Bylaw 2008;
    • Parking issues along The Strand, Onetangi; and
    • Possible naming of the southern point of the island.

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That the verbal report of Board member Ceramalus be received.

    CARRIED

  11. Top COUNCILLOR'S REPORT

    Councillor Roche reported on the following items:

    • Attendance at Anzac Day parade and laying of wreath;
    • Attendance of various local meetings;
    • Attendance at combined school board meeting;
    • Poverty and housing issues as part of involvement with WICOSS;
    • Attendance of Council and Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee meeting;
    • Waiheke Aquatic Centre funding issues;
    • Attendance of Transport, City Development and Community Services Committee meetings; and
    • Board submissions on bylaws.

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    1. That the verbal report of Councillor Roche be received.
    2. That the agenda and minutes of the Waiheke Council of Social Services (WICOSS) meeting, dated 6 May 2008, be received.

    CARRIED

  12. Top CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    That the Waiheke Community Board submission to Auckland City Council's Draft Annual Plan 2008/2009 be received.

    CARRIED

  13. Top WAIHEKE POLICE REPORTS

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    That the police reports dated 13.04.08-21.04.08, 21.04.08-27.04.08, 27.04.08-04.05.08, 04.05.08-11.05.08, and 12.05.08-18.05.08, be received.

    CARRIED

  14. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    That the reports requested/pending report of the Democracy Advisor, 19 May 2008, be received.

    CARRIED

  15. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Ericson/Roche

    That the group activity reports for the April 2008 period be received.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8:59pm.

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