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 09 June 2021, commencing at 5.00 pm
PRESENT
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 (Chief Executive Officer) and Jeanine Benson (Group Manager Transport) |
Governance Support Officer Wendy Collard
The Board acknowledged the recent passing and service of the previous Mayor, Dave Cull and Jan Tucker, West Harbour Community Board member.
1.1 Friends of the Mosgiel Memorial Gardens
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Rosanne Dee provided an update on the recently established Friends of the Mosgiel Memorial Gardens group and responded to questions. |
1.2 Mosgiel-Taieri Safer Schools Project
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Trevor Buchanan commented on his concerns regarding the Mosgiel-Taieri Safer Schools Project. |
1.3 Wingatui and Factory Roads Roundabout
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Frank Cochrane tabled and spoke to his concerns regarding the Wingatui and Factory Roads roundabout. Mr Cochrane responded to questions. |
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David Brown from Mosgiel Rotary Club, spoke in support of their funding application and responded to questions. |
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Moved (Joy Davis/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration.
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.
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Paul Jamison from Fulton Hogan provided an update on roading matters within the Board’s area and responded to questions.
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The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) spoke on the 10 year plan and thanked the Board for its involvement in the community engagement. Ms Graham provided an update on the Representation Review and Smooth Hill.
Ms Graham responded to questions.
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8 Naming of a new private way off Cemetery Road, East Taieri, Mosgiel |
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This report seeks support from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board on the proposed naming of a private way off 22 Cemetery Road, East-Taieri, Mosgiel. The new road names proposed by the developer are ‘Jollie Lane’ or ‘Redwood Lane’, but only ‘Jollie Lane’ complies with the DCC Road Naming Policy. |
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Moved (Phillipa Bain/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
a) Supports the naming of a new private way off 22 Cemetery Road, East-Taieri, Mosgiel as ‘Jollie Lane’. Motion carried (MTCB/2021/016) |
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This report is to inform the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board on a number of activities relevant to the Board’s area including: a) Project Fund b) West Taieri of The Taieri c) Mosgiel Memorial Park and Peter Johnstone Park d) Wingatui Road and Factory Road roundabout e) Safer Schools Project f) Inward Correspondence
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Moved (Joy Davis/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
Uplifts the funding application from the Mosgiel Rotary Club from the table.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/017)
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There was a discussion on the funding application which included maintenance costs and ownership of the “Mosgiel” sign.
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Moved (Phillipa Bain/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
Approves the funding application from the Mosgiel Rotary Club for $2423.00.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/018)
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Moved (Brian Miller/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
Requests staff give consideration to Council taking over ownership of the “Mosgiel Sign” in consultation with the Mosgiel Rotary and the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/019)
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Moved (Martin Dillon/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
Approves the funding of an article in the West Taieri of The Taieri newsletter three times a year at a cost of $45.00 from the Board’s Discretionary Fund.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/020)
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Following discussion, the Board requested that a representative from Otago Regional Council be invited to the next meeting to provide an update on public transport.
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The Board also requested that consideration be given to the installation of a pedestrian crossing on Hagart-Alexander Drive close to the Brooklands Retirement Village exit.
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Moved (Joy Davis/Martin Dillon): That the Board:
Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/021) |
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Board members provided updates on activities which included:
Keep Dunedin Beautiful (KDB) Phillipa Bain acknowledged all the fantastic work that the late Jan Tucker had done for Keep Dunedin Beautiful.
Pocket Parks Phillipa Bain provided an update and advised that she had had an on-site meeting with staff.
Friends of the Mosgiel Memorial Gardens Brian Miller provided an update on the establishment of the Friends of the Mosgiel Memorial Gardens.
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Moved (Phillipa Bain/Dean McAlwee): That the Board:
Appoints Brian Miller as the Board Representative on the Friends of the Mosgiel Memorial Gardens.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/022)
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Celebrating Local Excellence on the Taieri Project Joy Davis provided an update which included the quote from John Swan & Co Ltd. Mrs Davis advised that there was no change to the original quote.
Hawk n Hurl Dean McAlwee advised that the event had been postponed until October 2021.
Mosgiel Coronation Hall Dean McAlwee advised that meeting would be held quarterly in the future. Councillor Houlahan provided an update on the outcome of the “Performing Arts Venue” consultation.
Mosgiel Business Association Joy Davis commented that in response to her email, they advised that they contact her.
Mosgiel Aquatic Project Team Brian Miller commented on his concerns regarding the proposed controlled intersection of Gordon Road and Eden Street.
Mosgiel and Taieri Emergency Group. Joy Davis advised that two members had undertaken the incident controller training.
Outram Emergency Group. Dean McAlwee advised that a meeting with interested parties was being held on 22 June 2021.
Silverstream Plantings Brian Peat provided an update on the progress of the project and the plantings.
Social Media Brian Peat provided an update and advised that the number of ‘likes’ had increased.
Community Engagement Board members provided an update on the engagement with the community.
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Moved (Joy Davis/Martin Dillon): That the Board:
Notes the Board Updates Motion carried (MTCB/2021/023) |
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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 (Chairperson Joy Davis/Member Martin Dillon): That the Board: Authorises the Chair to write the NZ Police acknowledging Sergeant John Cunningham’s service to the Mosgiel/Taieri community and the support to the Board during his time as relief Sergeant in Charge.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/024)
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Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
Approves the reimbursement to Dean McAlwee and Brian Miller the costs of the Board’s stand at the Party in the Park.
Motion carried (MTCB/2021/025)
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Moved (Phillipa Bain/Martin Dillon): That the Board:
Notes the Chairperson’s update Motion carried (MTCB/2021/026) |
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Councillor Carmen Houlahan provided an update on Council activities which included the hearings and deliberations for the 10 year plan 2021-2031
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Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Phillipa Bain): That the Board:
a) Notes the Council Activities Update. Motion carried (MTCB/2021/027) |
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Following discussion, it was agreed that the “Mosgiel Sign” be included in the Board’s community plan.
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Brian Peat requested the inclusion of the Waihola – Dunedin cycleway in the Board updates.
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The meeting concluded at 7.53 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON