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 14 April 2021, 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 |
Jeanine Benson (Group Manager, Transport), Anna Johnson (City Development Manager), Malcolm Anderson (City Marketing Manager), Peter Christos (Urban Designer), John Brenkley (Planning and Partnerships Manager, Parks and Recreation) and Clare Sullivan (Team Leader, Civic)
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Governance Support Officer Wendy Collard
The Board observed a minute’s silence to mark the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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Sergeant John Cunningham, New Zealand Police provided an update on policing matters in the Board’s area. Sergeant John Cunningham responded to questions. |
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Moved that the Board (Joy Davis/Cr Carmen Houlahan):
Adjourns the meeting.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 5.20 pm and reconvened at 5.22 pm.
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Moved (Joy Davis/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/016) with Mr Miller recording his vote against |
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 (Joy Davis/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (MTCB/2021/017) |
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5.1 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 17 February 2021 |
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Moved (Joy Davis/Martin Dillon): That the Board:
Confirms the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 17 February 2021 with the amendments as agreed. Motion carried (MTCB/2021/018) |
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Malcolm Anderson, Marketing Manager Enterprise Dunedin provided an overview of the Otepoti Destination Dunedin Plan refresh and responded to questions. |
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Brian Miller left the meeting at 5.40 pm and returned to the meeting at 5.43 pm. A report from Civic provided an update on a number of activities relevant to the Board’s area, which included: Revitalising the pocket parks at the end of Glasgow and Lanark Streets. The Urban Designer (Peter Christos) spoke to the proposed revitalising of the ‘pocket parks’. Mr Christos requested the Board’s support and for its feedback for this work. Following discussion, it was agreed that Phillipa Bain would be the liaison between staff and the Board.
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That the Board:
Agrees that Phillipa Bain would appointed as the Board’s liaison for the revitalising the pocket parks at the end of Glasgow and Lanark Streets.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/019)
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Celebrating Excellence – The DCC Planning and Partnerships Manager (John Brenkley) provided an update on an area of the Mosgiel Memorial Gardens that could be used for this project. Mr Brenkley advised that a Reserve Management Plan for this area along with Peter Johnstone Park and Memorial Park would be undertaken in the future.
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Moved Joy Davis/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
a) Supports the planting design for the courtyard behind the Mosgiel Library. b) Agrees to that this project would be funded from the Board’s 2021/22 Discretionary Fund. Motion carried (MTCB/2021/020)
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Cr Carmen Houlahan withdrew from the discussion on the Board’s 10 year plan submission.
DCC draft 10 year plan 2021-31 Submission – Following discussion, it was agreed that the following be included in the Board’s submission:
· Request that seal extension programme be reinstated; and · A changing place toilet be installed in the Memorial Gardens near the playground. |
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Moved (Joy Davis/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
Approves the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board submission to the DCC draft 10 year plan with the amendments as agreed.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/021)
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Meeting Schedule – There was discussion on possible alternative venues for the Board’s meetings, which included Dunedin International Airport as a meeting venue.
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Moved (Joy Davis/Dean McAlwee): That the Board: a) Adopts the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2021; and b) Agrees, that subject to availability, the venue for the July meeting would be Dunedin International Airport Motion carried (MTCB/2021/022)
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3 Waters Tree Removal – Following discussion, it was agreed that the Mosgiel Rotary Club would be recommended as the recipient of wood from the tree removal and that the replacement tree be a native species, which attracted bird life.
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Moved (Brian Miller/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
Recommended that the Rotary Club of Mosgiel be the recipient of the wood from the Blue Gum tree with the following condition: · the proceeds be used towards the erection of the fencing for the Mosgiel sign. Motion carried (MTCB/2021/023)
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Moved (Joy Davis/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
Recommend a native tree be chosen that would attract native birds.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/024)
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Moved (Martin Dillon/Brian Miller): That the Board:
Ratifies the transfer of the attendance from Joy Davis to Brian Peat to the 2021 Community Board Conference.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/025)
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Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Deputy Chairperson Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report b) Approves $240.00 towards the “Round the Board" OAR FM programme for Community Boards from the Board’s Discretionary Fund.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/026) |
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A report from Transport sought support for the proposed naming of a new road off 175 Dukes Road, North Taieri (within the Taieri Business Park) being developed by Silverstream Industrial Holdings Ltd. The report noted that the new road names proposed by the developer as ‘Tarakihana Drive’ or ‘Rail Road’, and both complied with the DCC Road Naming Policy.
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Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Member Martin Dillon): That the Board:
a) Supports naming the new road off 175 Dukes Road, North Taieri, as ‘Tarakihana Drive. Motion carried (MTCB/2021/027) |
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A report from Civic provided a copy of the funding application which have been received for the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board’s consideration. Following discussion, on the funding application from the Rotary Club of Mosgiel, it was agreed that before consideration could be given to the application, further information was required: · Confirmation of the ownership of the sign; and · Consenting requirements |
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Moved (Brian Miller/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
Lays the funding application from the Rotary Club of Mosgiel for $2,423.00 until the receipt of the further information requested.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/028) |
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A report from the Chairperson updated the Board on matters of interest since the previous meeting. |
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Moved (Martin Dillon/Joy Davis): That the Board:
Agrees that a short workshop on Standing Orders would be held following the closure of future meetings.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/029)
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Moved (Joy Davis/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
a) Notes the Chairperson’s update Motion carried (MTCB/2021/030) |
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Cr Carmen Houlahan withdrew from discussion on the Mosgiel Aquatic Team Project update.
Board members provided updates on activities which included:
Keep Dunedin Beautiful (KDB) Phillipa Bain provided an update and advised that the Trees for Families event is being held on Sunday, 9 May 2021.
Friends of the Mosgiel Memorial Gardens Phillipa Bain provided an update and commented that she had not received any further expressions of interest from the community.
Celebrating Local Excellence on the Taieri Project An update was provided under Item 7 – Governance Support Officer’s report.
Hawk n Hurl Dean McAlwee advised that this had been postponed due to COVID.
Mosgiel Coronation Hall Dean McAlwee advised that he had recommended that the Mosgiel Coronation Hall Trust put in a submission to the Dunedin City Council draft 10 year plan 2021-31.
Mosgiel Business Association Joy Davis provided an update
Mosgiel Aquatic Project Team Brian Miller provided an update which included the proposed changes to the road layout at the Gordon Road/Eden Street intersection.
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The Board (Brian Miller/Brian Peat):
Notes that it did not agree with the proposed signalisation at the Eden Street/Gordon Road Intersection
Following discussion the motion was not put however; it was agreed that staff would investigate and advise the Board as to whether there was an opportunity for the Board to provide feedback. |
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Mosgiel and Taieri Emergency Group. Joy Davis provided an update.
Outram Emergency Group. Dean McAlwee advised that a meeting was being held next month (May 2021).
Silverstream Plantings Brian Peat advised that he had submitted this project for presentation to the 2021 Community Board Conference.
Social Media Brian Peat provided an update and advised that the number of ‘likes’ had increased.
Dunedin Tunnel’s Trust Brian Peat provided an update on proposed trails in the area.
Community Engagement Mr Miller advised that he would take over the “Friends of the Memorial Gardens” project.
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Moved (Joy Davis/Martin Dillon): That the Board:
a) Notes the Board Updates Motion carried (MTCB/2021/031) |
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Councillor Carmen Houlahan provided an update on items of interest which included Dunedin Railway Limited; Draft 10 year plan engagement; Gambling and TAB Policy; and the Representation Review |
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Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
a) Notes the Council Activities Update. Motion carried (MTCB/2021/032) |
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The Board gave consideration to communications and engagement opportunities which included visits to Retirement Villages within the Board’s area, Drop In Sessions; and something similar to the community board’s ”Taieri over the Tea Leaves” community meeting sessions.
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It was agreed that the Gladfield Road Bridge would be removed from the Community Plan and it has been completed.
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The following items were requested for consideration by the Chair: · Update on the Silversprings Boulevard; · Mosgiel Honours Board – updating of the board; · Party in the Park – letter of thanks to be sent to the Mosgiel New World; · Information Boards; · Wingatui/Factory Roads roundabout; and · Taieri Aerodrome
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The meeting concluded at 7.20 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON