Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
UNCONFIRMED MINUTES
Unconfirmed Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board held in the Downes Room, Mosgiel Service Centre, Hartstonge Avenue, Mosgiel on Wednesday 15 March 2017, commencing at 12.07 pm
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Sarah Nitis |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Joy Davis |
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Members |
Phillipa Bain |
Martin Dillon |
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Dean McAlwee |
Maurice Prendergast |
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Cr Mike Lord |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Bernie Hawke (Group Manager, Arts and Culture), Aalbert Rebergen (Biodiversity Officer), Catherine Hosted (Volunteer Projects Facilitator), Mick Ball (Planning and Delivery Manager, Water and Waste Services), Josh Von Pein (Transport Delivery Manager) and Greg Shaw, (City Care) |
Governance Support Officer Wendy Collard
1 Public Forum
1.1 Alistair Finnie
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Alistair Finnie spoke to his concerns regarding the lack of parking enforcement in the Mosgiel Area. Mr Finnie commented that his main concerns were motorists parking over and blocking the footpath as it was a safety concern for pedestrians in particular the disabled or elderly people. He felt that the current enforcement by parking services was inadequate and requested the Board advocated for increased enforcement. |
There were no apologies. |
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Moved (Sarah Nitis/Cr Mike Lord): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration
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Members were reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arose between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.
Councillor Lord provided an update to his interest register and advised that he was a member of both the Mosgiel Memorial RSA and the Rotary Club of Mosgiel. He commented that he would leave the room when the funding applications for these organisations were being considered
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Moved (Sarah Nitis/Joy Davis): That the Board:
a) Amends if necessary the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A; and b) Amends the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (MTCB/2017/011) |
5.1 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 8 February 2017 |
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Moved (Sarah Nitis/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
Confirms the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 8 February 2017 subject to the amendments as agreed.
Motion carried (MTCB/2017/012) |
6 Parks and Recreation Maintenance Update |
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Greg Shaw, Parks Manager for City Care was present to meet the Board and discuss the contractor's role in the upkeep and maintenance of recreation spaces in the Board area. Mr Shaw responded to questions on the mowing of parks and maintenance and upgrade of the playgrounds.
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Maurice Prendergast left the meeting at 12.35 pm and returned at 12.44 pm.
7 Introduction to Parks and Recreations Biodiversity Officer |
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Aalbert Rebergen, Biodiversity Officer from Parks and Recreation was present to meet the Board and provided an overview of his role within Council.
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8 Introduction to the Parks and Recreations Volunteer Projects Facilitator |
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Catherine Hosted, Volunteer Projects Facilitator from Recreation Planning and Facilities, Parks and Recreation was present to meet the Board and provided an overview of her role which included community engagement and promotion of volunteering. |
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A report from Civic provided a copy of the funding applications which have been received for the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board's consideration. The report noted that all the funding applications have been received from non-profit organisations and were received within the timeframe. It also noted that $2,119.55 remains in the Project Fund of $10,000.00. The total of the funding applications received is $3,145.88. |
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Councillor Lord declared an interest in the funding applications for the Rotary Club of Mosgiel and the Mosgiel Memorial RSA and withdrew from the items.
Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 02.15 pm
An application was received from the Rotary Club of Mosgiel to assist in the cost of the organisation and promotion of local body election candidates evening which had been held on 15 September 2016.
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Moved (Martin Dillon/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
a) declines the funding application from the Rotary Club of Mosgiel for $1055.88. Motion carried (MTCB/2017/015)
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An application from the Mosgiel Memorial RSA was received to assist with the traffic management costs associated with the 2017Anzac Day commemorations.
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Moved (Member Maurice Prendergast/Member Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
Grants the funding application from the Mosgiel Memorial RSA for $800.00 towards the costs associated with the 2017 Anzac Day commemorations/parade. Motion carried (MTCB/2017/016)
Cr Mike Lord returned to the meeting at 02:27 pm.
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An application was received from Otago Access Radio to assist with a weekly radio show dedicated to the engagement with the Mosgiel-Taieri community.
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Moved (Sarah Nitis/Joy Davis): That the Board: a) Grants the funding application from Otago Access Radio for $364.00 towards the costs of a weekly radio show. Motion carried (MTCB/2017/017)
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There was discussion on the funding application from the Mosgiel Business Association towards the costs of a Mosgiel-Taieri business networking evening.
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Moved (Martin Dillon/Cr Mike Lord): That the Board: a) Grants the funding application from the Mosgiel Business Association for $350.00. Motion carried (MTCB/2017/018) with Maurice Prendergast recording his vote against |
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A update on cemeteries within the Mosgiel area in regards to possible expansion and plot availability. |
The meeting concluded at 2.57 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON