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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WESTERN BAYS COMMUNITY BOARD

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 18 JUNE 2008 AT 6.30 PM

PRESENT: Mr Bruce Kilmister Chairperson
  Mr Leigh Kennaway Deputy Chairperson
  Miss Kate Stanton  
  Mr Paul Stephenson  
  Cr Graeme Easte  
  Cr Greg Moyle, E.D.  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Kilmister/ Stanton

    That the apology from Board member Robertson for non-attendance, be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Kilmister/ Cr Moyle

    That the minutes of the Western Bays Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 21 May 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. THE AUCKLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, TAPAC - BARBARA CUTTANCE, VENUE MANAGER

    Barbara Cuttance, Venue Manager addressed the Board regarding The Auckland Performing Arts Centre's (TAPAC) application for discretionary funding.

    Barbara also advised the Board on recent break-ins and security at the TAPAC's carpark. TAPAC has been working closely with the police and Council officers to improve the safety of patrons and visitors at TAPAC.

    Moved: Kilmister/ Kennaway

    That Barbara Cuttance, Venue Manager be thanked for her presentation in support of The Auckland Performing Arts Centre's (TAPAC) application for discretionary funding towards the alteration of Studios 3 and 3 at TAPAC.

    CARRIED

    4.2. ISSUES AROUND LIQUOR OUTLETS - PONSONBY LICENSING GROUP

    Representatives of the Ponsonby Licensing Group addressed the board regarding the constant problems with surrounding liquor outlets around Anglesea Street and Ponsonby Street.

    A letter was tabled by the representatives.

    Moved: Kilmister/ Cr Moyle

    1. That the representatives of the Ponsonby Licensing Group be thanked for their presentation regarding the problems with surrounding liquor outlets around Anglesea Street and Ponsonby Road.
    2. That the Board initiate dialogue with the Ponsonby bar owners, Alcohol Licensing Accord, Police and the Ponsonby Road Promotions to resolve the issues raised by the Ponsonby Licensing Group.
    3. That the issues raised by the Ponsonby Licensing Group be referred to officers to note and consider for new liquor applications and licensing renewals.

    CARRIED

    4.3. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - TIM BRAY

    Tim Bray of The Operating theatre Trust addressed the Board regarding their application for discretionary funding.

    Moved: Kilmister/ Cr Moyle

    That Tim Bray be thanked for his presentation in support of The Operating Theatre Trust application for discretionary funding towards the costs of producing a children's play, 'Pipi Longstocking' at The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC).

    CARRIED

    4.4 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - KELMARNA COMMUNITY GARDEN TRUST

    Mary Paul addressed the Board regarding their funding application for discretionary funding.

    Moved: Cr Moyle/ Stanton

    That the Mary Paul be thanked for her presentation in support of the Kelmarna Community Garden Trust application for discretionary funding towards the research of the history of the Kelmarna Community Gardens.

    CARRIED

  5. Top SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (SLIPS) PROPOSALS

    Moved: Kilmister/ Cr Moyle

    1. That the report of the SLIPs portfolio project leader on Small Local Improvement Project (SLIPs) proposals, dated 6 June 2008, be received.
    2. That the Board approves the stage 1 process to proceed and be vetted by officers to proceed to stage 2 scoping.
    3. That the Board approves the scoping budgets and be allocated to the projects on the stage 2 scoping list.
    4. That the Board meet with officers to identify and clarify the status of stage 2 projects.

    CARRIED

    [Secretarial Note: Board member Kate Stanton requested that her vote against resolution C be noted.]

  6. Top THE AUCKLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE - REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - BARBARA CUTTANCE

    Moved: Kilmister/ Stanton

    That the Board invites The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) to approach the Board in the new financial year and recommend they apply for a Community Board Local Funding (CBLF) application.

    CARRIED

    6.1. THE OPERATING THEATRE TRUST - REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - TIM BRAY

    Moved: Kilmister/ Stanton

    1. That the Board grants $1,112 from its 2007/2008 Events Funding budget to The Operating Theatre Trust towards the costs of producing a children's play, 'Pipi Longstocking', provided that free tickets be offered to local school kids and the elderly.
    2. That The Operating Theatre Trust be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Board following expenditure of grant of $1,112.

    CARRIED

    6.2 KELMARNA COMMUNITY GARDEN TRUST - REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - MARY PAUL

    Moved: Cr Moyle/ Stanton

    1. That the Board grants $1,414 from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget to the Kelmarna Community Trust towards the research of the history of the Kelmarna Community Gardens.
    2. That the Kelmarna Community Trust be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Board following expenditure of the Discretionary Funding grant of $1,414.

    CARRIED

  7. Top CHAIR'S REPORT

    Moved: Kilmister/ Kennaway

    That the verbal report of the Chairperson regarding the following, be received.

    • Meeting with business owners in Pt Chevalier to develop a Mainstreet programme.
    • Held a tour at the Pt Chevalier area with the deputy chair.

    CARRIED

  8. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    Moved: Kilmister/ Kennaway

    1. That the verbal report of Councillor Moyle regarding the following, be received.
      • Spoke with constituents regarding pedestrian crossing at Victoria park market;
      • At the annual plan hearing, a presenter presented a submission regarding Moa Rd Reserve - Meola Rd Reserve to support a walking bus project;
      • Western Springs soccer parking issue - the contractors have completed work at the site, suggesting a single street parking at Meola Rd;
      • Parking plan for the Seddon field area.
    2. That the verbal report of Councillor Easte regarding the following, be received.
      • Campbell park site visit;
      • World Environment Day planting;
      • Dog bylaw off-leash;
      • Possibility of scheduled trees, having in the ward as part of the district plan review.

    CARRIED

  9. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    Moved: Kilmister/ Cr Moyle

    1. That the verbal report of Board member Stanton regarding the following, be received.
      • Richmond Rd pedestrian right of way outside the supermarket has been completed;
      • Attendance at the Asset Management Plan community board workshop;
      • Attendance at lunchtime learning urban design workshops;
    2. That the verbal report of Board member Stephenson regarding the following, be received.
      • Concerns from resident regarding a proposal for a bar on Richmond Rd;
      • Great North Road long-term urban design;
      • Working with officers on urban design issues.

    CARRIED

    9.1. BOARD MEMBER'S REPORT - LEIGH KENNAWAY

    Moved: Kilmister/ Stanton

    1. That the report of Board member Kennaway be received.
    2. That the Board acknowledge and thank the following groups on the assistance on the planting at Meola Reef:
      • David Bowden, Park volunteer co-ordinator;
      • Students and guardians from Pt Chevalier School, Pasadena Intermediate School and Western Springs College;
      • Barbeque team;
      • Auckland City Staff (Arts, Culture and Recreation (ACR) Services, Policy, Auckland City Environments (ACE);
      • Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and Genesis Energy;
      • Envirotech Maintenance Ltd;
      • Susie Bermingham, promoting and marketing materials.
    3. That the Chamberlain Park gate house at 999 Great North Road be recommended and forwarded to the Council’s Heritage team to be added to the Heritage schedule of the District Plan.

    CARRIED

  10. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Kilmister/ Stanton

    That the reports requested/pending list as at June 2008, be amended as follows:

    Target Date Subject Officer Reporting Date Requested
    TBA Streetscape in Ponsonby and Jervois Road Democracy Advisor 23/01/2008
    July Improvements at Grey Lynn Park Group Manager, ACR Services 16/04/2008
    July Future Planning Framework Briefing Democracy Advisor 16/04/2008

    CARRIED

  11. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Kilmister/ Cr Moyle

    1. That the groups activity report for the month June 2008, be received.
    2. That the resource consent applications which were missing from the list be reported back to the Board at the July meeting.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9:10 pm.