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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WAIHEKE COMMUNITY BOARD

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2008 AT 3:45PM

PRESENT: Mr Ray Ericson Chairperson
  Mr Tony Sears Deputy Chairperson
  Mr Nobilangelo Ceramalus  
  Ms Eileen Evans  
  Councillor Denise Roche  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Ericson/ Evans

    That an apology from Board member Romaniuk for non-attendance and Board member Sears 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, 27 August 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. WAIHEKE ADULT LITERACY INC. - FRAN LAPSLEY, item 11.1

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    [ATTACHMENT 4.1]

    That Fran Lapsley, representing Waiheke Adult Literacy Incorporated, be thanked for her presentation to the Waiheke Community Board in support of her application for a Discretionary Funding grant for costs associated with the hosting of a regional hui for Literacy Aotearoa delegates.

    CARRIED

    4.2. NOTIFICATION OF CELL PHONE TOWER INSTALLATIONS - ANDREW CRAWFORD

    Moved: Ericson/Evans

    [ATTACHMENT 4.2]

    That Andrew Crawford be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board seeking support in lobbying Auckland City Council to publicly notify all cell phone tower installations across the city.

    CARRIED

    4.3. OPPOSITION TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF CYLCLE LANES - ALLEN DAVIES

    Moved: Ericson/ Sears

    That Allen Davies be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board on his opposition to the construction of cycle lanes on the island.

    CARRIED

    4.4. JOHN STANSFIELD, REPRESENTING CLEANSTREAM, REGARDING WASTE AND RECYCLING

    Moved:Ericson/ Ceramalus

    [ATTACHMENT 4.4]

    That John Stansfield, Executive Director of Cleanstream, be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board, regarding Waiheke Waste and Recycling and that the draft report named Waste on Waiheke be received.

    CARRIED

    4.5. CHRISTOPHER WRAGGE -

    Moved: Ericson/ Sears

    That Christopher Wragge, be thanked for his presentation to the Waiheke Community Board, regarding Community Forum and the uneven footpath at the Ostend public market.

    CARRIED

  5. Top COMMUNITY EVENTS UPDATE

    Moved: Ericson/ Roche

    1. That Eric Ngan, Manager, Festival and Community Events, and Linda Deverell, Events Organiser, be thanked for their attendance.
    2. That the Waiheke Community Board thanks Linda Deverell for her contribution to many years of community events on Waiheke Island.

    CARRIED

  6. Top COMMUNITY BOARD LOCAL FUNDING 2008

    Moved: Ericson/  Evans

    That the recommendations for grants totalling $25,000 from the Community Board Local Fund 2008, as in Appendix One, be approved as follows:

    Organisation Approved
    Coconut Free Press, The $2,000.00
    Cycle Action Waiheke $1,500.00
    Cycle Action Waiheke $450.00
    Educating for Household Centred Environmental Sanitation $1,700.00
    Friends of the Street $550.00
    La Leche League New Zealand Inc, Waiheke $1,000.00
    Living Without Violence Waiheke Network Inc $0.00
    Matiatia-Oneroa Ratepayers and Residents Assn Inc $1,000.00
    Once Upon an Island Story Centre $550.00
    Treefoot, Anaia Rose $650.00
    Waiheke Budgeting Services Trust $1,600.00
    Waiheke Community Art Gallery Inc $1,000.00
    Waiheke Community Cinema Trust $2,000.00
    Waiheke Community Radio Trust $1,200.00
    Waiheke Golf Club Inc $1,400.00
    Waiheke Gymnastic Club Inc $1,500.00
    Waiheke Island Riding Club $1,300.00
    Waiheke Musical Museum Charitable Trust $1,000.00
    Waiheke Peer Support $1,000.00
    Waiheke Playcentre $1,200.00
    Waiheke Playgroup $0.00
    Waiheke Taonga Heritage Gardens $1,000.00
    Waiheke United AFC $1,000.00
    Waiheke Youth Centre Trust $400.00
     TOTAL  $25,000.00

    CARRIED

    The Chairman moved:

    That item 9 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

  7. Top DOG ACCESS TO OWHANAKE AND BLACKPOOL BEACHES AND OSTEND VILLAGE

    Moved: Ericson/ Sears

    1. That the Waiheke Community Board do not recommend to the Dog Policy and Dog Control hearing panel that an area on Waiheke from the intersection of Tui Street and The Esplanade around to Parks Point, be designated as an on-leash area for dogs all year round.
    2. That the Waiheke Community Board recommend to the Dog Policy and Dog Control hearing panel that an area of Blackpool Beach, between and including the Maori cemetery at the bottom of Tui Street, and Piritahi Marae at the bottom of Tahatai Road, be designated as an on-leash area for dogs at all times.
    3. That the Waiheke Community Board recommend to the Dog Policy and Dog Control hearing panel that Ostend should be included in the listed on-leash area for dogs, and the restriction should apply not only to the shops but also the shopping areas.
    4. That the Waiheke Community Board recommend to the Dog Policy and Dog Control hearing panel that a beach be available on Waiheke (e.g. Owhanake) for an off-leash dog exercise area at all times, all year round.

    CARRIED

     Board member Ceramalus requested his vote against A and D be recorded.

    The meeting adjourned at 6.23pm and reconvened at 7.53pm.

  8. Top SLIPS GRANT APPROVAL - DRESSING OF THE PIRITAHI MARAE

    Moved: Ericson/ Ceramalus

    That the Waiheke Community Board approves the grant for the dressing of the Piritahi Marae wharenui to the value of $14,999 from 2008/2009 SLIPs budget allocation, conditional upon acknowledgement of the Board's financial contribution, and that it be noted the Board's support of the dressing is in memory of the recently deceased kaumatua Kato Kauwhata.

    CARRIED

  9. Top RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - WAIHEKE WASTE AND RECYCLING

    The Chair moved:

    1. That the resolutions of the City Development Committee, dated 11 September 2008, be received.

    Cr Roche moved an amendment by way of addition:

    Moved: Roche/ Evans

    That the Waiheke Community Board informs the City Development Committee that the outcome of the public meeting held Saturday, 13 September 2008 was a unanimous vote to:

    1. reject wheelie bins,
    2. reject the wheelie bins trial,
    3. call on Council to enter into a partnership with our community (through its community owned company Cleanstream) to build a new transfer station and resource recovery park.

    CARRIED

    The Chair moved the following substantive motion:

    1. That the resolutions of the City Development Committee, dated 11 September 2008, be received.
    2. That the Waiheke Community Board informs the City Development Committee that the outcome of the public meeting held Saturday, 13 September 2008 was a unanimous vote to:
      1. reject wheelie bins
      2. reject the wheelie bins trial
      3. call on Council to enter into a partnership with our community (through its community owned company Cleanstream) to build a new transfer station and resource recovery park.
    3. That the Waiheke Community Board notes to the City Development Committee that the Board will undertake further consultation with relevant community representatives and will report findings back to the City Development Committee meeting in November 2008.

    CARRIED

  10. Top REPORT AND RESOLUTIONS FROM THE TRANSPORT COMMITTEE - AMENDMENT OF THE TRAFFIC BYLAW 2007

    Moved: Ericson/ Sears

    1. That the report of the Senior Policy Analyst Urban Management, dated 11 August 2008, and the resolutions of the Transport Committee, dated 4 September 2008, be received.
    2. That the Waiheke Community Board provide the following feedback regarding the proposed amendments to the Auckland City Traffic bylaw 2007:
      1. That the Board requests that it be consulted with and specifically delegated to approve which roads on Waiheke and the inner gulf islands may be used only for 4WD vehicles and motor cycles, or all terrain quad bikes and motor cycles.
      2. That the Waiheke Community Board request a 50kph speed limit for the western part of Waiheke Island from Piemelon Bay west to Matiatia, due to widespread community support and the ambiance of the island.
    3. That the Waiheke Community Board transport spokesperson be delegated responsibility for the Board submission on the Auckland City Traffic Bylaw 2007 review.

    CARRIED

  11. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATIONS

    11.1. WAIHEKE ADULT LITERACY CONFERENCE

    Moved: Ericson/ Sears

    That the Waiheke Community Board grants $1000 from its' 2008/2009 Discretionary Funding budget associated with the hosting of a regional hui for Literacy Aotearoa delegates.

    CARRIED

  12. Top LOCAL EVENT FUNDING APPLICATIONS

    12.1. WAIHEKE LOCAL EVENTS FUNDING

    Moved: Ericson/ Evans

    1. That the Waiheke Community Board grants funding from its 2008/2009 Local Event Funding budget as follows:
      1. Waiheke Santa Parade$ 4000
      2. Waiheke Twilight Rambles$ 2500
      3. Waiheke Teddy Bears Picnic $ 3500
        noting that these are maximum allocations and any unallocated funds will be returned to the events funding budget.
    2. That Board member Evans be authorised to seek local assistance for organising these events.

    CARRIED

  13. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    13.1. REPORT FROM TONY SEARS

    Board member Sears reported on the following items:

    • Youth Council survey
    • Skatepark
    • ARTA - bus stop parking
    • LTCCP and Chairs forum
    • Wheelie bin survey

    Moved: Ericson/ Evans

    That the verbal report from Board member Sears be received.

    CARRIED

    13.2. REPORT FROM EILEEN EVANS

    Moved: Ericson / Ceramalus

    That the report from Board member Evans and the minutes of the 8 September 2008 meeting of the Waiheke Parks Spokesperson be received.

    CARRIED

    13.3. REPORT FROM NOBILANGELO CERAMALUS

    Board member Ceramalus reported on the following items:

    • Nepean Avenue encroachment
    • Fullers ferrys
    • Cellphone towers

    Moved: Ericson/ Sears

    That the written report from Board member Ceramalus be received.

    CARRIED

  14. Top COUNCILLOR'S REPORT

    Councillor Roche reported on the following in addition to her written report:

    • 28 August - Fullers meeting
    • 2 September - Artsworks Strategy briefing

    Moved: Ericson/ Evans

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    That the written report from Councillor Roche be received.

    CARRIED

    The Chairman moved:

    That item 16 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

  15. Top CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

    Moved: Ericson/Sears

    1. That the correspondence from B McCarthy regarding dog use at Blackpool Beach and Esplanade, and correspondence from S Fitchett regarding concerns of Hekerua Valley residents be received.
    2. That the verbal report from the Chairman be received.
    3. That the Waiheke Community Board requests the 12 metre cellphone transmitter tower application in Marama Ave, Surfdale, from Telecom be notified due to cumulative effects of emissions and visual pollution.
    4. That the Waiheke Community Board requests the City Development Committee take necessary action to notify all cellphone transmitter tower applications on Waiheke island, due to emission and visual pollution concerns.
    5. That the Waiheke Community Board requests the Waiheke community boardroom remain at the Ostend service centre, and not be relocated to the Library.

    CARRIED

    Cr Roche and Board member Ceramalus request that their vote against B be noted.

    Board members Ceramalus and Sears requests that their votes against D be noted.

  16. Top WAIHEKE POLICE REPORTS

    Moved: Ericson/ Evans

    That the police reports dated 17.08.08-24.08.08, 24.08.08-31.08.08, 31.08.08-07.09.08 and 07.09.08-14.09.08 be received.

    CARRIED

  17. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Ericson/ Sears

    That the reports requested/pending report of the Democracy Advisor, dated 17 September 2008, be amended as follows:

    Row Target Date Report Title Reason for Changing Target Date
    2  From Oct 08 now Nov 08 Transport Updates Investigations taking longer than anticipated.

    CARRIED

  18. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Ericson/ Evans

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

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8:02 pm.