West Harbour Community Board
UNCONFIRMED MINUTES
Unconfirmed Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the West Harbour Community Board held in the Rolfe Room, Port Chalmers Town Hall, Port Chalmers on Wednesday 2 May 2018, commencing at 5.30 pm
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Chairperson |
Steve Walker |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Trevor Johnson |
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Members |
Francisca Griffin |
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Ange McErlane |
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Jan Tucker |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Graham Mckerracher (Council Communications and Marketing Manager), Louise van de Vlierd (Team Leader Visitor Centre), Lesley Marriott (Gigcity Project Coordinator), Anthony Deaker (Ara Toi project Coordinator), Merrin McCrory (Asset and Commercial Manager) and Graeme Hall (NZTA) |
Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham
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Moved (Chairperson Steve Walker/Member Jan Tucker): That the Board:
Accepts the apologies from Cr Aaron Hawkins and Ryan Jones.
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Moved (Deputy Chairperson Trevor Johnson/Chairperson Steve Walker): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda with the addition of the item raised in the public forum regarding the sundial.
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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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Moved (Chairperson Steve Walker/Deputy Chairperson Trevor Johnson): That the Board:
a) Amends the Elected Members' Interest Register b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (WHCB/2018/017) |
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Moved (Chairperson Steve Walker/Deputy Chairperson Trevor Johnson): That the Board:
Confirms the minutes of the West Harbour Community Board meeting held on 14 March 2018 as a correct record.
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Graeme Hall (System Manager Lower South Island) was in attendance to provide an update on State Highway 88 matters. He advised that the issue of the service covers at Ravensbourne should be resolved within the next week. Mr Hall also advised that 1.5 km of resealing would be undertaken, and that they had requests for a speed review at St Leonards and Maia. In regards to the shared path he advised that they are waiting for confirmation of the next phase, which was the implementation phase, and were expecting the announcement within the next two weeks. Once the information had been received it was proposed to hold a workshop with the board. |
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Enterprise Dunedin staff provided an update on Enterprise Dunedin activities, which included, Film Dunedin, GigCity and Rural Broadband. |
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Moved (Chairperson Steve Walker/Member Francisca Griffin): That the Board:
a) Notes the Enterprise Dunedin April 2018 update. |
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Consideration was given to funding applications from the Port Chalmers Kindergarten who applied for $360 towards the "Eco-Warriors Programme", the West Harbour Arts Charitable Trust applied for $500 towards the artist in residence programme and the Pioneer Opportunities & Resources Trust applied for $1500 towards maintenance of the Pioneer Hall.
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Moved (Chairperson Steve Walker/Member Jan Tucker): That the Board: a) Lay on the table the application from the Pioneer Opportunities & Resources Trust until the next meeting pending further information.
Motion carried (WHCB/2018/020)
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Moved (Chairperson Steve Walker/Member Ange McErlane): That the Board:
a) Approves the funding application for $360.00 for the Port Chalmers Kindergarten.
Motion carried (WHCB/2018/021)
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Moved (Member Jan Tucker/Deputy Chairperson Trevor Johnson):
That the Board:
a) Defers consideration of the funding application from the West Harbour Arts Charitable Trust pending information regarding the schools that are involved in the programme.
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Francisca Griffin advised that the Dunedin Community Boards were considering have a slot on the Otago Access Radio morning show. The cost for 12 Features is $239.98 including GST and group membership is $30 from 1 July 2018 – 30 June 2019.
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Moved (Chairperson Steve Walker/Deputy Chairperson Trevor Johnson): That the Board: a) Agrees to participation in the Otago Access Radio morning show. Subject to at least four of the other Community Boards being involved; and b Approves $270.00 towards this activity from the Project Fund
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In a report the Governance Support Office provided an update on activities relevant to the Board including the Project Fund and the Action List. |
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Moved (Member Jan Tucker/Member Ange McErlane): That the Board:
a) Send a message of sympathy and flowers to the Noone family.
Motion carried (WHCB/2018/024)
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Moved (Chairperson Steve Walker/Member Jan Tucker): That the Board:
a) Notes the Governance Support Officers Report; b) Amends the Action List as appropriate |
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Jan Tucker advised that Hastings had developed a 'Pride in Our Place' programme and Mosgiel Taieri Community Board had also adopted it. She felt that it would be a good initiative to encourage residents to take care of the surroundings and to be proud of the area. After discussion it was agreed that Jan Tucker would work on the proposal over the next few months with a view to undertaking a project in September. |
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Jan Tucker and Ange McErlane tabled a draft brochure for the Board. They advised that the Brochure would raise the awareness of the Board and what it does in the community. It will also provide information on how people can contact the board and possible outreach sessions. It was agreed that Jan Tucker and Ange McErlane would continue to develop the brochure and provide costings for the next meeting. |
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A discussion took place on the matter raised in the public forum regarding the placement of a sundial on the shared path in Ravensbourne.
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Moved (Chairperson Steve Walker/Member Francisca Griffin): That the Board:
a) Support the placement of the sundial subject to the approval of the appropriate Council department. |
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a) Port Environment Liaison Committee
Ange McErlane advised that a meeting was being held the following week.
b) Ravensdown Community Liaison Group
Trevor Johnson advised that a meeting was being held the following week.
c) Keep Dunedin Beautiful
The Chairperson advised that the Co-ordinator had resigned and a replacement would be appointed in due course.
d) Communications/Facebook
There was no report due to the absence of Ryan Jones
e) State Highway 88 Liaison Group
The Chairperson advised a meeting was being arranged.
f) Funding Applications Report Back
Francisca Griffin advised that there was nothing to report at this meeting.
g) West Harbour Beautification Trust
Steve Walker advised that Trees for Babies were being planted.
h) Policing Issues
Jan Tucker commented that there were no issues at this time.
i) Vision Port Chalmers
Jan Tucker advised that the Annual General Meeting had been held and Ange McErlane had been appointed as the Chairperson.
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The Chairperson provided an update on matters of interest including: a) Public meeting for Aramoana Seawall work will be held late July as previously indicated. b) New public toilet for Port Chalmers – the proposed designs had been sent to Board members. c) Update on half pipe for skate park Francisca Griffin had been liaising with the group to determine interest. It was noted the cost was estimated at $1400. Comment was also made that the Council may need to approve the project and that it would be useful to find out how many people were interested in using the facility. d) Thanked Dunedin Rotary for the work they had undertaken on the Shared path and in particular the exercise equipment and plantings. It was noted that the opening had been held. e) Potential dog park was sitting with Council. |
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Due to the absence of the Councillor there was no update on Council activities.
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16 Notification of Items for Consideration by the Chairperson |
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Trevor Johnson asked that an item regarding road slumping and pot holes in Ravensbourne as a result of installation of broad band be added to the agenda.
Trevor Johnson asked for an item on speed limits in Aramoana to be added to the agenda.
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The meeting concluded at 7.15 pm.
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