APOLOGIES
At
the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the Western Bays Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 16 July
2008 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
| Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
| "An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at
that meeting if- |
| (a) |
The local authority by resolution so decides; and |
| (b) |
The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open
to the public,- |
| |
(i) |
The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
| |
(ii) |
The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a
subsequent meeting." |
| Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
| "Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,- |
| (a) |
That item may be discussed at that meeting if- |
| |
(i) |
That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
| |
(ii) |
The presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time
when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the
meeting; but |
| (b) |
no resolution, decision, or recommendation may be made in respect of
that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local
authority for further discussion." |
PUBLIC FORUM
A
period of time (approximately 20 minutes) is set aside for members of the public
to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of
5 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from
members.
The
following requests have been received to address the meeting:
4.1. AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL CABARET FESTIVAL WESTERN PARK PONSONBY - ARANI CUTHBERT
Arani Cuthbert, Director of Diva Productions, wishes to address the Board
regarding the Auckland International Cabaret Festival at Western Park, Ponsonby.
4.2. ARTIST-RUN RESIDENCE PROGRAMME - MATTHEW HANSON
Matthew Hanson wishes to address the Board regarding the need for artist-run
residence programme in the Western Bays area.
4.3. GREY LYNN MARKET - LAKINA FOE
Lakina Foe wishes to address the Board regarding a proposal for an antique
market in Grey Lynn.
SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPS) PROGRAMME UPDATE AUGUST 2008
| Suzanne Drake |
|
| SLIPs project portfolio leader |
13 August 2008 |
Updating the Board regarding the Small Local Improvement Projects (SLIPs) for
August 2008.
Recommending that the memorandum be received.
SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPS) PROJECT PROPOSALS AUGUST 2008
| Suzanne Drake |
|
| SLIPs project portfolio leader |
7 August 2008 |
Reporting to the Board the proposed current Small Local Improvement Projects
(SLIPs) for the Board's consideration.
Recommending that the Board notes any proposals that have been deleted by
Council Officers at vetting stage.
INTRODUCTION OF AUCKLAND ROAD MAINTENANCE ALLIANCE - WEST
| Simon Mitchell |
|
| Communications and Stakeholder Manager |
13 August 2008 |
Officers from the Auckland Road Maintenance Alliance - West will be in
attendance to introduce themselves to the Board and to provide a presentation
about the Alliance, why it was formed and what they are going to do.
Recommending that the officers of the Auckland Road Maintenance Alliance - West
be thanked for their introduction and presentation.
ELECTION HOARDINGS
| Chris Turnbull |
|
| Project manager, regulatory planning |
15 August 2008 |
Updating the Board on the sites for election hoardings in their areas as the
general election will be held later this year.
Recommending that the information be received.
FIRST REVIEW OF THE AUCKLAND ZOO ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN
| Tam White |
|
| Democracy Adviser |
13 August 2008 |
At
the 1st August 2008 Zoo Board meeting, it was resolved inter alia as follows:
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That Council urgently consider the provision
of additional car parking and improved public transport for the Auckland Zoo and
Western Springs precinct.
Recommending that the resolution from the Zoo Board be noted.
COUNCILLOR EASTE - SCHEDULED TREES, SLIPS PROPOSALS
| G Easte |
|
| Councillor |
13 August 2008 |
Councillor Easte will speak on the above.
Recommending that the Board considers the report.
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING
11.1. 2008/2009 REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - OUTLINE NEW ZEALAND - LESLEY BELCHAM
Attaching a discretionary funding application from Outline New Zealand seeking
funding towards the cost of providing free telephone counselling and information
line in the Western Bays area.
Recommending that the Board considers the application.
11.2. 2008/2009 REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - TE ROOPU O WAI ORA - ROB POUPAURE
This
application will be tabled at the meeting.
Recommending that the Board considers the application.
11.3. GREATER PONSONBY BUSINESS DIRECTORY 2008/2009
Greater Ponsonby Business Directory is seeking funding towards the costs of the
Board's advertisement in the 2008/2009 business directory.
Recommending that the Board considers the application.
CHAIR'S REPORT
Providing the Chair with an opportunity to update the Board
on the projects and issues he has been involved with since the last meeting.
This is an information item only and if the Chair wishes
any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for
inclusion on the agenda.
COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Providing councillors with the opportunity to update the Board on projects and
issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.
This
is an information item only and if councillors wish any action to be taken under
this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.
BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS
Providing board members with the opportunity to update the Board on projects and
issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.
This
is an information item only and if board members wish any action to be taken
under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.
REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING
| Tam White |
|
| Democracy Advisor |
13 August 2008 |
Reporting on reports requested/pending as at August 2008.
Recommending that the report be received.
GROUPS ACTIVITY REPORT
| Tam White |
|
| Democracy Advisor |
13 August 2008 |
Attaching activity reports and statistics from various
groups within Auckland City for the Board's information.
Recommending that the reports for the month of July 2008 be
received.
