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 29 March 2023, commencing at 6.00 pm
PRESENT
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Chairperson |
Andrew Simms |
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Members |
Kathryn Anderson |
Regan Horrell |
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Brian Miller |
Brian Peat |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Scott MacLean (Group Manager Parks and Recreation). |
Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham
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The Chairperson recommended that an item be added to the agenda under urgency, Gordon Road Floodway Landowner Consultations. He advised that he had only learned of the appeal to the Environment Court by the Otago Regional Council, to the proposed zoning of the area within the last day or so and that that the residents have to provide submissions prior to the next Board meeting.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell): That the Board:
Adds, under urgency, the Gordon Road Floodway Landowner Consultation to the agenda as item 1A, pursuant to Standing Order 9.12. Motion carried (MTCB/2023/010) |
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The Chairperson tabled information relating to the appeal to the Environment Court to the Second Generation District Plan (2GP), to rezone the Gordon Road Floodway as Hazard 1A (flood) overlay zone.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell): That the Board:
Supports the affected residents, as appropriate, in the submission process to the Gordon Road Floodway Landowner Consultations and encourage them to seek appropriate legal advice. Motion carried (MTCB/2023/011) |
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Apologies were received from Cr Cherry Lucas and Dean McAlwee.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell): That the Board:
Accepts the apologies from Cr Cherry Lucas and Dean McAlwee.
Motion carried (MTCB/2023/012) |
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.
There were no changes to the Interest Register.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Kathryn Anderson): That the Board:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (MTCB/2023/013) |
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4.1 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 22 February 2023 |
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell): That the Board:
a) Confirms the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 22 February 2023 as a correct record. Motion carried (MTCB/2023/014) |
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Consideration was given to an application received from Silverstream (South) Primary School on behalf of Te Whare tapa Who o Taiariari for $1,255.95 towards the purchase of a projector and projection screen. |
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Moved (Brian Miller/Brian Peat): That the Board:
Declines the application from Silverstream (South) Primary School on behalf of Te Whare tapa Who o Taiariari and advise the group to re-apply after they have consulted with Tangata Whenua. Motion Lost
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Kathryn Anderson): That the Board: Approves a grant of $1,255.95 to the Silverstream (South) Primary School on behalf of Te Whare tapa Who o Taiariari towards the purchase of a projector and projector screen.
Motion carried (MTCB/2023/015) |
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Discussion took place on the draft 2023/24 Community Plan.
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Moved (Brian Miller/Brian Peat): That the Board:
Remove Gordon Road -SH87- Additional entry into Mosgiel from SH1 and replace with:
“That the Board requests from Council a report for the Boards next meeting to confirm any future plans that Council has or is considering for the Mosgiel Taieri area transport network.”
Division The Council voted by division
For: Brian Miller and Brian Peat (2). Against: Kathryn Anderson, Regan Horrell and Andrew Simms (3). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared LOST by 3 votes to 2
Following further discussions a number of minor amendments were made.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Kathryn Anderson): That the Board:
Approves the Community Plan for 2023/24 as amended. Motion carried (MTCB/2023/016) with Brian Miller voting against.
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A discussion took place on the project fund criteria. It was noted that if the review was to be undertaken it should be completed prior to the start of the new financial year.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Kathryn Anderson): That the Board:
a) Reviews Project Fund Criteria. Motion carried (MTCB/2023/017) |
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In a report from Civic an update was provided on matter of interest including: a) Project Fund b) Kerbside recycling and rubbish collection services c) Annual Plan Engagement Update d) Civic Affairs Committee Presentation The Group Manager Parks and Recreation, Scott MacLean advised that the Council will be considering a notice of intent for the reserve management plan for Mosgiel Recreation area, which will include Mosgiel Recreation Area which includes Mosgiel Memorial Gardens, Mosgiel Memorial Park and Peter Johnstone Park and that formal engagement of the Board would take place once Council approval had been gained. |
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell): That the Board:
a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report. b) Agrees that the Board submit to the draft 2023/24 Dunedin City Council Annual Plan and to the Otago Regional Council Annual Plan, noting the submissions will be ratified at the 17 May 2023 meeting. Motion carried (MTCB/2023/018) |
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Board members provided an update on Board appointments :
1 Taieri Network Kathryn Anderson advised that at the last meeting a discussion had been held on the Internet Privacy Policy, that two community Hui’s were being proposed and events to celebrate Matariki. 2 Aquatic Centre Project Group Brian Miller advised that the pool was being filled. He commented that there may be an issue with the planting as the Trust was no longer doing it. 3 Mosgiel and Taieri Emergency Group Andrew Simms advised that he has just received the minutes of the previous meeting and would forward an update to Board members. 4 Social Media and Media Platform Regan Horrell advised that he was in the process of setting up an Instagram account in the hopes of attracting younger people. The Round the Boards radio slot went well and the Chairperson was due to speak at the next one. 5 Community Engagement Regan Horrell provided an update on Community Engagement activities including the DCC “They Save WE Pay” Dunedin Hospital Campaign.
Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell): That the Board: Supports the DCC “They Save We Pay” Dunedin Hospital Campaign. Motion carried (MTCB/2023/019)
6 Taieri Trails Group Andrew Simms advised that the group was waiting for the Otago Regional Council to advise if they will allow the flood banks to be used for the cycle trail.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Kathryn Anderson): That the Board:
a) Notes the Board Updates Motion carried (MTCB/2023/020) |
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In a report the Chairperson provided an update on matters of interest since the previous meeting. The Chairperson spoke to his report and congratulated Regan Horrell on his election to the Community Board Executive Committee. He also commented on the upgrade to the Outram Glen; that the Council had voted on approving destination playgrounds, one of which would be in Mosgiel; development of the Community Plan, attendance at a Carbon Zero workshop and the recent heavy rain event.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Kathryn Anderson): That the Board:
Notes the Chairperson’s update. Motion carried (MTCB/2023/021) |
The meeting concluded at 8.30 pm.
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