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 18 November 2020, commencing at 5.30 pm
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Francisca Griffin |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Trevor Johnson |
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Members |
Duncan Eddy |
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Angela McErlane |
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Jacqueline Ruston |
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Cr Steve Walker |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Graham McKerracher (Communications and Marketing Manager) and Jason Forbes (Senior Project Manager, Waka Kotahi, NZTA) |
Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham
1.1 Public Forum – Roseneath Playground
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Harrison Miller (aged 7) spoke to the Board regarding the recent upgrade of the Roseneath playground. He said that he was excited to see it was being upgraded but was sad that the seesaw was no longer fun. Harrison advised the Board that the seesaw did not go high anymore and he would like it fixed. |
An apology was received from Jan Tucker.
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Moved (Francisca Griffin/Cr Steve Walker): That the Board: Accepts the apology from Jan Tucker. Motion carried |
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.
Jacque Ruston declared that she had sold one of the properties she owned in Roseneath.
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Moved (Francisca Griffin/Trevor Johnson): That the Board:
a) Amends the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried |
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In a report the Governance Support Officer provided an update on matters of interest including: · Project Fund · Parks and Recreation Update · Meetings 2021 · Community Board Conference · Sims Building |
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Discussion took place on the overgrown vegetation. Comment was made that it was a safety issue for vehicles when exiting on to the road, and for people walking on the footpaths.
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Moved (Francisca Griffin/Angela McErlane): That the Board:
a) Notes the Governance Support Officers Report. b) Agrees that the West Harbour Community Board will meet on 3 February 2021, subject to Council adopting the 2021, meeting schedule at 5.30 pm. Motion carried (WHCB/2020/039) |
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The Chairperson advised that Council staff had suggested to wait until Council has confirmed funding for main street upgrades, before consulting with the community on the George Street upgrade.
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a) Port Noise Liaison Committee Jacque Ruston advised that there was nothing to report.
b) Ravensdown Community Liaison Group Trevor Johnson advised that there was nothing further to report since the last meeting. He advised that the Company will be reinstating a quarterly newsletter to give updates to the community
c) Keep Dunedin Beautiful The Chairperson advised that Jan Tucker had been awarded a life time membership of Keep New Zealand Beautiful.
d) Access Radio The Chairperson advised that the next slot is the following week. Members suggested topics for discussion. e) Social Media and Communication The Chairperson advised that the Facebook page was working well and reaching a lot of people.
f) Community Awards Ange McErlane advised Mary Ingles had been presented with a certificate and flowers. |
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Consideration was given to the quote received for the maintenance of the Albertson Avenue Community Garden ($1,320.00) from UpFront Environmental and the quote from DigiArt & Design for the printing of the Know Your Neighbours Information flyer ($2186.24).
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Moved (Cr Steve Walker/ Jacqueline Ruston): That the Board: a) Allocates $1,320.00 to UpFront Environmental for the maintenance of the Albertson Avenue Community Garden. b) Allocates $2,186.24 (excl GST) to DigiArt & Design for the printing of the Know Your Neighbours Information flyer. Motion carried (WHCB/2020/040) |
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Cr Steve Walker provided an update on matters of interest including the 10 year plan, Sims Building, consent for hospital demolition and the George Street Business case. |
12 Notification of Items for Consideration by the Chairperson |
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Duncan Eddy asked for an update on Sawyers Bay Bus Shelters and a report on the impact on the sea levels on low lying land. |
The meeting concluded at 7.14 pm.
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