Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board held in the Downes Room, Mosgiel Service Centre, Hartstonge Avenue, Mosgiel on Wednesday 26 June 2019, commencing at 12.00 noon
PRESENT
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Chairperson |
Sarah Davie-Nitis |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Joy Davis
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Members |
Phillipa Bain |
Martin Dillon |
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Cr Mike Lord |
Dean McAlwee |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Tracey Saunders (Chief Information Officer), Richard Saunders (Group Manager, Transport), Chris Jones (Contracts Delivery Manager, 3 Waters) and Leigh McKenzie (Waste Minimisation Officer)
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Governance Support Officer Wendy Collard
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An apology was received from Martin Dillon (for early departure). Moved (Sarah Davie-Nitis/Cr Mike Lord) That the Board: Accepts the apology from Martin Dillon Motion carried |
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Moved (Sarah Davie-Nitis/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda with the following alteration:
If require Item 7 be taken at an appropriate time following the arrival of staff.
Motion carried (MTCB/2019/046) |
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/Joy Davis): That the Board:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (MTCB/2019/047) |
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Moved (Martin Dillon/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
Confirms the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri
Community Board meeting held on Motion carried (MTCB/2019/048) |
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A report from Civic provided an update to the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board on its Action List. Transport The Group Manager, Transport (Richard Saunders) provided an update on the funding that Council received from NZTA for safety improvements. He commented that NZTA have advised Councils would not be receiving some funding due to funding constraints which meant that some projects would not be able to be undertaken in foreseeable future. Gladstone Road South – Following discussion, it was agreed that staff be requested to ensure that there was adequate speed limit signage along Gladstone Road South. Cemetery Road – It was agreed that staff be requested to investigate the installation of concrete sleepers along Cemetery Road, East Taieri (extension of existing ones). Parks and Recreation Murray Street Picnic Table – Joy Davis advised that the Taieri Bloke Shed were currently building the table. Silverstream Valley Planting Project – Sarah Davie-Nitis advised that Mosgiel Rotary Club were taking over the project. Memorial Park Gardens Revitalisation Project – The Board requested an update on the timeline for Reserves Management Plan. Outram Glen – The Board requested an update for their next meeting. |
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Moved (Phillipa Bain/Cr Mike Lord): That the Board:
a) Amends the Action List as appropriate Motion carried (MTCB/2019/049) |
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The Chairperson provided a verbal update and advised that she would be not seeking re-election to the Board; however, would be running for Council. Ms Davie-Nitis thanked the Board for their support and dedicated work over the last three years. |
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Moved (Sarah Davie-Nitis/Cr Mike Lord): That the Board:
a) Notes the Chairperson’s update Motion carried (MTCB/2019/050) |
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1 Grants Update It was agreed that allocation of funding for the 2019/20 financial year would be discussed at the Board’s next meeting.
2 Pride in our Place a) Taieri Bloke Shed Seat Installation
3 The Taieri Heritage Schools Project Sarah Davie-Nitis advised that the response from schools had not been as good as last year.
4 Safe Pedestrian and Cycle Accessways It was noted that staff would be providing an update to the Board’s next meeting.
6 Celebrating Local Excellence on the Taieri Project There was a discussion on the options for displaying the recipients.
7 Mosgiel and Taieri Emergency Group Activities Sarah Davie-Nitis advised that the group was progressing well and had received additional resources.
8 The Taieri Heritage Arts Trail It was agreed that the workshop would be held.
9 Beautification (Planter Boxes) Following discussion, it was agreed that Councillor Lord would liaise with the Mosgiel Rotary Club to see if they would be able to take over the management of the planter boxes.
10 Playgrounds Brochure It was noted that the project would be considered after 1 July 2019.
11 Digitisation of the Taieri Herald Martin Dillon advised that the project was progressing
12 Relocation and update of the “Elected Members’ Honour Board” Martin Dillon provided an update which included the cost.
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Moved (Sarah Davie-Nitis/Joy Davis): That the Board:
a) Notes the Board Project Updates Motion carried (MTCB/2019/051) |
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A report from Civic provided an update on activities relevant to the Board’s area which included: a) Project Fund b) Cemeteries c) Playground Strategic Planning Update d) Outram Hawk and Hurl Event Proposal - The Waste Minimisation Officer (Leigh McKenzie) spoke to the proposal and responded to questions. Following discussion, it was agreed that Dean McAlwee would be the liaison person. |
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Moved (Sarah Davie-Nitis/Phillipa Bain): That the Board: · Supports Outram Hawk and Hurl Event; and · Commits to facilitation between staff and a local community group. Motion carried (MTCB/2019/052)
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Moved (Dean McAlwee/Martin Dillon): That the Board:
a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report Motion carried (MTCB/2019/053) |
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Board members provided an update on the following activities:
1 Keep Dunedin Beautiful (KDB) There was no update as Philippa Bain was an apology for the last KDB meeting.
2 Mosgiel Coronation Hall Dean McAlwee provided an update which included the new sound system that was being installed.
3 Mosgiel Business Association Sarah Davie-Nitis (Board Representative) commented that the last meeting of the Mosgiel Business Association event had been well attended
4 Mosgiel Aquatic Project Team Martin Dillon advised that the next meeting was being held on 3 July 2019
5 Festival of the Plain Sarah Davie- Nitis advised that the Festival of the Plain meeting was to be held on 26 June 2019
6 Communications and Engagement Activities
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a) Notes the Board Updates
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Councillor Mike Lord provided an update on the following: · Adoption of the 2019/20 Annual Plan; · Waipori Fund; and · Climate Change Emergency Declaration
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Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Dean McAlwee): That the Board: Notes the Council Activities Update.
.Motion carried (MTCB/2019/054) |
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Martin Dillon left the meeting at 1.58 p.m.
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There were no items identified
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The meeting concluded at 2.10 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON