Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board held in the Outram Rugby Football Clubrooms, 102 Formby Street, Outram on Wednesday 03 October 2018, commencing at 12.00 pm
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Sarah Davie-Nitis |
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Members |
Phillipa Bain |
Martin Dillon |
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Cr Mike Lord |
Dean McAlwee |
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Maurice Prendergast |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Kristy Rusher (Chief Legal Officer), Bernie Hawke (Library Services Manager), Linda Roxburgh (Mosgiel Librarian), Richard Saunders (Group Manager, Transport), Rachael Eaton (Recreation Planning and Facilities Manager) and Stephen Hogg (Assistant Parks and Recreation Planner)
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Governance Support Officer Wendy Collard
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Mrs Connor addressed the meeting and expressed her concerns that a company had referred to Mosgiel as “Mosgiel Township” in a radio advertisement. Mrs Connor responded to questions from the Board. |
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Moved (Martin Dillon/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
Accepts the apology from Joy Davis.
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Moved (Sarah Davie-Nitis/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda with the following addition:
New Item – Council Activities Update to be taken before Item 12.
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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 (Sarah Davie-Nitis/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (MTCB/2018/064) |
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1 Grants Update No update was provided
2 Pride in our Place a) It was agreed that a proposal for “Pride in our Place” 2019 project be presented to the Board’s next meeting.
3 The Taieri Heritage Schools Project Sarah Davie-Nitis advised that she had represented the Board at the awards presentation at Silverstream School.
4 Memorial Park Revitalisation Sarah Davie-Nitis advised that she is working with staff on this.
5 Roundabout at the State Highway 1 Exit This project has been closed. It was anticipated that NZTA will complete the roundabout planting in the new year.
6 Big Blue Wall Mural No update.
7 Safe Pedestrian and Cycle accessways Following discussion, it was agreed that Sarah Davie-Nitis and Phillipa Bain would be the lead for the project.
8 Celebrating Local Excellence on the Taieri Project Sarah Davie-Nitis commented on Project detail had been attached to the agenda for the Board’s final endorsement.
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Moved (Sarah Davie-Nitis/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
a) Endorses the final brief for the “Celebrating Excellence on the Taieri” project. b) Allocates $1714.54 from the Board’s Discretionary Fund towards the promotional campaign related to the launch of the “Celebrating Excellence on the Taieri” project Motion carried (MTCB/2018/071)
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9 Mosgiel and Taieri Emergency Response Group Activities
10 Heritage Trail Sarah Davie-Nitis advised that she would be meeting with the relevant staff prior to the Board’s next meeting.
11 Beautification (Planter Boxes) Phillipa Bain provided an update on the planter boxes in particular potential options for the future maintenance of them.
12 Playgrounds Brochure Sarah Davie-Nitis suggested that the Board might like to give consideration to the publication of a brochure which showed the recreational spaces such as playgrounds within the Board’s area.
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Moved (Phillipa Bain/Sarah Davie-Nitis): That the Board:
a) Notes the updates. b) Endorses the Silverstream Valley beautification project and nominates Sarah Davie-Nitis and Phillipa Bain as joint project leaders. c) Nominates Phillipa Bain and Sarah Davie-Nitis as the contacts for the safe access ways project. f) Amends the Board Projects as appropriate. |
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Martin Dillon requested an update on the Foulden Hills Quarry
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The meeting concluded at 3.10 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON