Strath Taieri Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Strath Taieri Community Board held in the Strath Taieri Community Centre, Middlemarch on Thursday 2 June 2022, commencing at 2.00 pm
PRESENT
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Chairperson |
Barry Williams |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Mark O'Neill |
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Members |
David Frew |
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Leeann McLew |
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Robin Thomas |
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Cr Mike Lord |
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Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham
Ms Pam Wilson and Mr Brett Paterson (Otago Regional Council), provided an update on the flood mitigation measures for Middlemarch. Comment was raised relating to the potential flooding of the cemetery. It was suggested that the owner of the property the creek flowed through should be able to clear the creek to avoid flooding.
Comment was also made in regards to the bridge over the railway line and it was noted that the bridge was owned by the Crown. .
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Moved (Robin Thomas/David Frew): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda with the addition of a funding application from the Strath Taieri Medical Services Committee
Motion carried
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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 (David Frew/Leeann McLew): That the Board:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried
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Moved (Mark O'Neill/David Frew): That the Board:
Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Strath Taieri Community Board meeting held on 24 March 2022 as a correct record. Motion carried
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Mark O’Neil withdraw from the discussion on the funding application from the Strath Taieri Rugby Club. Consideration was given to a funding application from the Strath Taieri Rugby Club to assist with the purchase of uniforms and tackle equipment. |
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Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Barry Williams): That the Board: Approves a grant to the Strath Taieri Rugby Club of $2,000.00 towards the purchase of uniforms and tackle equipment.
Motion carried (STCB/2022/002)
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The Chairperson withdrew from the discussion on the funding application from STARTT. The Deputy Chairperson took the Chair.
Consideration was given to a funding application from STARTT on behalf of the Rock and Pillar Hut Trust to assist with the upgrading and installing a fire-wall in the kitchen
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Moved (Leeann McLew/ Barry Williams): That the Board: Approves a grant to STARTT on behalf of the Rock and Pillar Hut Trust of $2,514.00 to assist with the upgrading and installing a fire-wall in the kitchen
Motion carried (STCB/2022/003)
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The Chairperson and Leeann McLew withdrew from the discussion on the funding application from Strath Taieri Medical Services Committee. The Deputy Chairperson took the Chair.
Consideration was given to a funding application from the Strath Taieri Medical Services Committee for funding to replace expired AED pads. |
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Moved (Mark O'Neill/Robin Thomas): That the Board:
Approves a grant to the Strath Taieri Medical Services Committee of $456.00 towards the purchase of AED pads. Motion carried (STCB/2022/004) |
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In a report from Civic the Governance Support Officer provided an update on matters of interest. |
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Moved (Robin Thomas/Leeann McLew): That the Board:
a) Notes the Governance Support Officers Report. b) Ratifies the submission to the draft 2022/23 Annual Plan Motion carried (STCB/2022/005) |
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Robin Thomas provided an update on the activities of the Strath Taieri Connect Charitable Trust including that the organisation had delivered 85 COVID packs, and was working on a Welcome to the Strath Taieri Pack.
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The Chairperson provided an update on matters of interest including: · Shingle Roads maintenance · Browns Road Sealing – noted that the area around the Public Toilets and EV charger would be sealed next season. · Oiling Schedule and Grass Cutting maps – requested a copy of the maps and schedule. · Gritting over the winter – concerned regarding the gritting of the roads, now the contractor was no longer a local. Agreed that a letter would be sent to Downers regarding this matter. |
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Cr Mike Lord provided an update on matters of interest including the Annual Plan hearings and deliberations, work had commenced on George Street, and the hospital build would be commencing shortly.
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11 Notification of Items for Consideration by the Chairperson |
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There were no items notified.
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The meeting concluded at 3.15 pm. .
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