Otago Peninsula Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Otago Peninsula Community Board held in the Portobello Bowling Club, Sherwood Street, Portobello on Thursday 15 November 2018, commencing at 10.00 am
PRESENT
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Chairperson |
Paul Pope |
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Members |
Lox Kellas |
Graham McArthur |
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Christine Neill |
Edna Stevenson |
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Cr Andrew Whiley |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Chris Henderson (Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions) |
Governance Support Officer Rebecca Murray
Lox Kellas opened the meeting with a reflection.
TRIBUTE TO SENIOR GOVERNANCE SUPPORT OFFICER, PAM JORDAN
The Board paid tribute to Governance Support Officer, Pam Jordan who sadly passed away and acknowledged her hard work and dedication.
There was no Public Forum.
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Moved (Paul Pope/Cr Andrew Whiley): That the Board:
Accepts the apology from Hoani Langsbury.
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Moved (Christine Neill/Lox Kellas): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda with the following addition to the Chairpersons Report regarding Scott Hall and a skateboard park.
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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.
Lox Kellas advised that he owns a Residential Property which is to be added to the Register.
Edna Stevenson advised that she owns a Residential Property which is to be added to the Register.
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Moved (Paul Pope/Cr Andrew Whiley): That the Board:
a) Amends the Elected Members' Interest Register b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (OPCB/2018/057) |
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6.1 Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting - 27 September 2018 |
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Moved (Graham McArthur/Cr Andrew Whiley): That the Board:
Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting held on 27 September 2018 as a correct record.
Motion carried (OPCB/2018/058) |
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A report from Civic provided a copy of the schedule of meetings for 2019 for the Board's consideration.
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That the Board:
a) Adopts the schedule of meetings for 2019 with the 2 May 2019 meeting being held in the Civic Centre. |
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Keep Dunedin Beautiful Graham attended the last Keep Dunedin Beautiful meeting, and the focus was around Dunedin being announced the winner of the most beautiful city. Keep Dunedin Beautiful has produced a community clean up guide which will assist people on what could be done, and information sharing. A possible date for a clean-up day at the heads was discussed and it was advised that February would be a good time.
Rural Roads Lox advised the gravel roads seemed to be holding up. Lox is to email the Group Manager Transport to discuss security around gates, and Fulton Hogan and the Transport Contract Supervisor about the expectation that the Back Bay roads are in good order while the works were closed down over the Christmas period.
Emergency Response Plan Lox advised that he had spoken to the Police SAR about the community plan. Community emergency meetings would be held in a few months’ time. It was noted that Civil Defence staff member Paul Allen was doing a great job getting the community together. Paul Pope advised that he had sent a letter to Minister Kris Faafoi regarding cell coverage issues, especially in Tomahawk.
Members' Area Updates Graham McArthur advised that the Broadbay community were raising money for the boat club.
Lox Kellas advised roadworks were going well and the staff working on the roadworks are great. Hoopers Inlet working well. There were still a few people walking their dogs along the beach with no leads.
Christine Neill advised that potholes had appeared due to a combination of trucks and rain on Allens Beach Road, and this would need graded before Christmas. Christine is to keep in contact with Fulton Hogan and the Transport Contract Manager on the roading issues. It was noted that the Papanui Inlet wall was crumbling. Road cones had been put in place but repairs needed to be carried out.
Edna Stevenson advised she had visited the completed Conway Street repairs. Edna is to follow up on the Greenacres Street drainage. She had also been made aware of greenery growing over the mural at the bottom of Marion Street. |
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There were no items for consideration |
The meeting concluded at 11.55 am.
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CHAIRPERSON