APOLOGIES
An apology from Councillor
Moyle for nonattendance has been received.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Western
Bays Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 21 January 2009 to be confirmed
as a true and correct record.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
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"An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at
that meeting if- |
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The local authority by resolution so decides; and |
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The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open
to the public,- |
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The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
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The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a
subsequent meeting." |
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Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
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"Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,- |
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That item may be discussed at that meeting if- |
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That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
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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 |
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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.
4.1. ALCOHOL HEALTHWATCH
Anne-Marie Coury of Alcohol
Healthwatch wishes to address the Board on their work in relation to reducing
and preventing alcohol related harm in New Zealand.
MEOLA REEF, COMMUNITY PICNIC - MIK SMELLIE, COMMUNITY PLACE MANAGER, NORTH AND DAVID BOWDEN, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, PARKS SERVICES
| Mik Smellie and David Bowden |
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| Community Place Manager, North and Volunteer
Coordinator, Parks Services |
5 February 2009 |
Mik Smellie and David Bowden wish to speak to the Board about the Meola Reef
Community Picnic.
The picnic will be held on 21 March 2009 from 1-5pm at Meola Reef. The picnic
aims to achieve the following:
- to raise awareness about the reef's potential and the volunteer
opportunities available for its restoration
- to assist in the development of connectedness in the local communities.
SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPs)
| Bruce Kilmister |
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| Chairperson |
10 February 2009 |
The
chairperson will lead discussion on SLIPs projects.
The
Chairperson has invited Eric Ngan, manager festival and community events to
present to the board regarding the Pasifika festival funding shortfall.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILL 2009
| Tam White |
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| Democracy Advisor |
11 February 2009 |
Attaching the summary and a Q&A of the Resource Management Amendment Bill 2009
that was considered at the Chairpersons' Forum at its 9 February 2009 meeting
for the Board's information. The forum resolved as follows:
That
the Resource Management (simplify and streamline) Amendment Bill 2009 be
included on the next community board meeting agendas for discussion.
Recommending that the Resource Management Amendment Bill 2009 be considered.
PUBLIC ART POLICY
| Bruce Kilmister |
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| Chairperson |
5 February 2009 |
Attaching the following for the Board's information and consideration:
- Pamphlet on the Public Art Policy
- January 2009 presentation regarding Auckland City Council's Public Art
Policy
- Pamphlet on Re-siting or Removing Public Art Works
Recommending that the information be received and considered.
SALISBURY RESERVE - BETWEEN SALISBURY STREET AND ARGYLE STREET,
HERNE BAY
| Kate Stanton |
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| Board member |
11 February 2009 |
The
Community Board members received a request from a constituent who wishes to
utilise the 'old lawn bowling green area' for kids to play sports such as
cricket, rugby and soccer. The area has a high concrete gutter which is
considered dangerous given these activities and the usage of the area has
increased and requesting that the Board consider removing the concrete gutter
for the reasons outlined above.
Recommending that the Board consider the request.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
10.1. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - WATERVIEW FRIENDSHIP CLUB, THANK YOU LETTER
Correspondence from the Waterview Friendship Club thanking the Board for the
Community Board Local Funding grant of $1,000 to support the club's monthly bus
trips.
Recommending that the correspondence be received.
10.2. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - SAFE
Correspondence from SAFE thanking the Board for its consideration of SAFE's
Community Board Local Funding application.
Recommending that the correspondence be received.
10.3. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - AUCKLAND WOMEN'S CENTRE
Correspondence from the Auckland Women's Centre thanking the Board for the
Community Board Local Funding grant of $2,207 that went towards the cost of
providing a Mothering Alone Support Group in October/ November 2008.
Recommending that the correspondence be received.
CHAIRPERSON'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 |
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| Democracy Advisor |
11 February 2009 |
Reporting on reports requested/pending as of February 2009.
Recommending that the report be received.
GROUPS ACTIVITY REPORT
| Tam White |
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| Democracy Advisor |
11 February 2009 |
Attaching activity reports and statistics from various
groups within Auckland City for the Board's information.
Recommending that the reports for the months of November
2008, December 2008 and January 2009 be received.
