Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting
of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board held in the West Taieri Rugby Clubrooms,
102 Formby Street, Outram on Wednesday 18 March 2020, commencing at
5.00 pm
PRESENT
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Chairperson |
Joy Davis |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Dean McAlwee
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Members |
Phillipa Bain |
Martin Dillon |
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Cr Carmen Houlahan |
Brian Miller |
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Brian Peat |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Sandy Graham (General Manager, City Services) and Chris Henderson (Group Manager, Waste and Environmental Solutions) |
Governance Support Officer Wendy Collard
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Mike Dalton tabled and spoke his request for consideration of a disc golf course in the Mosgiel area. Mr Dalton provided an overview of the sport and the benefits to community both young and old. He advised that he would not be seeking any funding from Council and requested the Board’s support for the project. Mr Dalton responded to questions from the Board. |
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An apology was received from Councillor Houlahan for lateness. Moved (Joy Davis/Phillipa Bain) That the Board: Accepts the apology from Councillor Houlahan Motion carried |
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Moved (Joy Davis/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration
Motion carried (MTCB/2020/014) |
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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That the Board:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (MTCB/2020/015) |
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5.1 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 5 February 2020 |
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Moved (Dean McAlwee/Martin Dillon): That the Board:
Confirms the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 05 February 2020 as a correct record. Motion carried (MTCB/2020/016) |
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A report from Waste and Environmental Solutions provided an update on the Waste Futures Project and the proposed Smooth Hill Landfill. The Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions (Chris Henderson) spoke to the report and responded to questions. It was noted that the Board were supportive of Council’s process to date.
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Moved (Joy Davis/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
a) Notes the Waste Futures Project and Proposed Smooth Hill Landfill report Motion carried (MTCB/2020/017) |
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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) Dukes Road – There was discussion on the usage of the site. c) Freedom Camping d) Mosgiel-Taieri Safer School Streets Project e) Draft Waste Minimisation and Management Plan f) Council Consultations - Following discussion, it was agreed that the Board would submit to the Dunedin City Council’s draft 2020-21 Annual Plan. During the discussion, concerns were raised regarding the method the Board would be using to formulating their submission. g) Otago Regional Council Consultation - Following discussion, it was agreed that the Board would submit to the draft 2020-21 Annual Plan.
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Moved (Dean McAlwee/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report b) Agrees that the Board would submit to the 2020/21 DCC Annual Plan. c) Agrees that the Board would submit to the 2020/21 ORC Annual Plan. Motion carried (MTCB/2020/018) |
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Board members provided updates on the following:
1 Keep Dunedin Beautiful (KDB) Phillipa Bain advised that Trees for Families was being held on 10 May 2020 and the cost of a tree would be $20.00.
2 Mosgiel Coronation Hall Dean McAlwee provided an update and advised that the hall usage was good.
3 Mosgiel Aquatic Project Team Brian Miller advised that the test drilling had been completed and the report on this would be presented to the next project meeting.
5 Mosgiel and Taieri Emergency Group. Joy Davis commented that she had attended a meeting in the bunker which included a presentation on the community groups responsibilities during an activation. It was anticipated that the group would meet bi-monthly.
6 Outram Emergency Group. Dean McAlwee advised that there was a small group of residents had organised a phone and email tree for use during events. He commented that the group’s main focus was neighbours looking out for neighbours.
7 Mosgiel-Taieri Safer School Streets Project It was noted that an update has been provided in the Governance Support Officer’s report.
8 Silverstream Plantings Brian Peat tabled and spoke to his update.
9 Social Media Brian Peat provided an overview of the improvements that had been made to the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board Facebook page.
10 Elected Members’ Honour Board Martin Dillon advised that there was no update.
11 Dunedin Tunnel’s Trust Dean McAlwee provided an update and commented there was a group investigating the installation of a cycleway from Waihola to Dunedin. Mr McAlwee commented that it would be make sense to take a holistic approach to these projects.
12 Taieri Herald – digitisation Martin Dillon advised that there was no update.
13 Communications and Engagement Activities
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Moved (Phillipa Bain/Martin Dillon): That the Board:
a) Notes the Board Updates Motion carried (MTCB/2020/019) |
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A report from the Chairperson provided an update on matters of interest since the previous meeting. Following discussion, it was agreed that it was important for the Board to place an article in the West Taieri of the Taieri newsletter. |
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Moved (Member Brian Miller/Member Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
a) Notes the Chairperson’s update b) Approves the funding of an article in the West Taieri of The Taieri newsletter three times a year at a total cost of $30.00 from the Board’s Project Fund. c) Approves the Chairperson writing to the Dunedin City Council’s Parks and Recreation regarding the maintenance of the parks and reserves in the Board’s area. Motion carried (MTCB/2020/020) |
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Councillor Houlahan provided an update on matters of interest which included:
Draft Annual Plan consultation; Economic Development; and COVID 19
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Moved (Member Phillipa Bain/Member Brian Peat): That the Board:
Notes the Council Activities Update
Motion carried (MTCB/2020/021) |
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Brian Miller requested that an update on the rates intake within the Board’s area.
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The meeting concluded at 6.40 pm
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CHAIRPERSON