West Harbour Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the West Harbour Community Board held in the Rolfe Room, Port Chalmers Town Hall, Port Chalmers on Wednesday 20 March 2019, commencing at 5.30 pm
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Steve Walker |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Trevor Johnson |
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Members |
Francisca Griffin |
Cr Aaron Hawkins |
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Ryan Jones |
Ange McErlane |
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Jan Tucker |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Kristy Rusher (Chief Legal Officer), Michael Bathgate (Policy Planner), Richard Ewans (Biodiversity Advisor) and Kevin Winders (Port Otago Ltd) |
Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham
0 Formal Expressions of Sympathy and Condolence for the Muslim Community |
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The Chairperson commented on the shooting at the Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Mosque in Christchurch on 15 March 2019. Members stood for a minutes silence.
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Moved (Ryan Jones/Aaron Hawkins): That the Board: a) Extends its condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured in the terrorist attacks on the Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Mosque in Christchurch on 15 March 2019. Motion carried (WHCB/2019/010)
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Moved (Trevor Johnson/Jan Tucker): That the Board: a) Contributes $500 from its discretionary fund to the Al Huda Mosque (Otago Muslim Association) in Dunedin to be used to support Muslims living in the Community in any way it deems appropriate. |
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Cr Hawkins apologised for early departure. |
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 (Steve Walker/Trevor Johnson): That the Board:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (WHCB/2019/013) |
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Moved (Steve Walker/Trevor Johnson): That the Board:
Confirms the minutes of the West Harbour Community Board meeting held on 30 January 2019 as a correct record.
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In a report the Governance Support Officer provided copies of the funding applications received and also the Report Back forms received. |
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Discussion took place on the application from Pepa Cloughley. The Board noted that she undertook work in the community by coaching children. It was noted that the application from Sophie Palmer did not include any benefit to the local community.
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Moved (Ange McErlane/Steve Walker): That the Board:
a) Approves a scholarship grant application of $500 from Pepa Cloughley. Motion carried (WHCB/2019/015)
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Moved (Steve Walker/ Ange McErlane): That the Board: a) Declines the application for a scholarship grant from Sophie Palmer. Motion carried (WHCB/2019/016)
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Moved (Trevor Johnson/ Ange McErlane): That the Board: a) Approves a grant of $538.20 for the Purakaunui School. Motion carried (WHCB/2019/017)
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Moved (Steve Walker/Francisca Griffin): That the Board: a) Notes the report backs from the Port Chalmers Golf Club and Up Your Act Community Theatre. |
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a) Port Environment Liaison Committee
Ange McErlane advised that Kevin Winders had covered most of the issues raised at the last meeting.
b) Ravensdown Community Liaison Group
Trevor Johnson advised that there was nothing to report at this time.
c) Keep Dunedin Beautiful
Jan Tucker advised that the National Awards will be held at Toitu in October.
d) Communications/Facebook
Ryan Jones provided an update on activities.
e) West Harbour Beautification Trust
Steve Walker provided an update on the sycamore removal programme.
g) Policing Issues
Jan Tucker advised that the station had not been open and was concerned about not having a police presence on 31 March, for the Port Open day.
h) Vision Port Chalmers
Jan Tucker advised that the group are currently working on Information Boards at Deborah Bay.
i) Access Radio
Francisca Griffin advised that on the previous programme she had spoken about the scholarship grant and funding applications. It was suggested that the next session could be on the Community Board conference.
j) CBEC/LGNZ Conference update Ryan Jones advised that he is now the Zone representative for the Community Board Executive Committee. k) Community Awards Ryan Jones advised that 5 May is the deadline for receiving nominations and hopes the Board will be able to consider them at the 8 May meeting. |
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Cr Hawkins left the meeting early and was unable to provide an update. . |
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Request that staff give consideration to keep the Swimming Pool open until the end of daylight saving.
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The meeting concluded at 7.31 pm. .
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