Strath Taieri Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Strath Taieri Community Board held in the Strath Taieri Community Centre, Middlemarch on Thursday 01 February 2018, commencing at 5.00 pm
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Barry Williams |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Joan Wilson |
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Members |
Norma Emerson |
David Frew |
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Jacinta Stevenson |
Mark O'Neill |
IN ATTENDANCE |
Richard Saunders (Group Manager Transport), Robert West (Group Manager Parks and Recreation) |
Governance Support Officer Sharon Bodeker
1 Declaration
There were no apologies.
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Moved (Member David Frew/Member Norma Emerson): 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.
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The Group Manager Transport, Richard Saunders, provide an update on Transport matters. With respect to Sutton Bridge, he advised that selvage had been completed and materials have been stored. Reports on the bridge failure are in progress. A report identifying options and high level costs for replacing the bridge is underway, with a draft expected in early March. Discussions will be held with the Community Board before a Council decision is made on any replacement option. In response to a question, Mr Saunders advised that consideration would be given to raising the new bridge, as water went over the old bridge on a number of occasions. Mr Saunders advised that the Hartfield Bridge slump work involving resealing was being completed today. Work towards extending the rail trail programme is underway, with the new trail ready to go by next summer. |
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The new Group Manager Parks and Recreation, Robert West, introduced himself to the Community Board. The Community Board advised that they were pleased with the mowing being done, but noted a few issues with trees. Many trees required re-staking as they were breaking, and tree roots were affecting pathways, resulting in the need for resealing. |
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The Chairperson provided an update on matters of interest, including seeking support for the Anzac day event. The resignation letter from Councillor Christine Garey was read and acknowledged. It was noted that parts of the Strath Taieri area receive the Star newspaper, but it was not circulated to the Middlemarch residents. The Community Board is to pursue getting the Star into this area. The 10 year plan paper was discussed. This item is to be included on the agenda of the next meeting. A letter of support has been requested from Peter Hammer, in respect of reopening Strathmyle Park. In principle, the Community Board was agreeable to providing a letter of support. |
The meeting concluded at 6.27 p.m.
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CHAIRPERSON