Strath Taieri Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Strath Taieri Community Board held in the Hindon Community Hall, Hindon on Thursday 30 March 2023, commencing at 5.00 pm
PRESENT
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Chairperson |
Barry Williams |
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Members |
Cr Bill Acklin |
David Frew |
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Terina Geddes |
Tony Markham |
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Robin Thomas |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Mike Perkins (City Development Engineer). |
Governance Support Officer Sharon Bodeker
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1.1 Public Forum - Strath Taieri School PTA
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Jacinta Stevenson spoke in support of the Strath Taieri School PTA funding application and responded to questions. |
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An apology was received from Anna Wilson. Moved (Robin Thomas/David Frew):
That The Board:
Accepts the apology from Anna Wilson.
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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Moved (David Frew/Cr Bill Acklin): That the Board:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (STCB/2023/008) |
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4.1 Strath Taieri Community Board meeting - 16 February 2023 |
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Moved (Terina Geddes/Tony Markham): That the Board:
Confirms the minutes of the Strath Taieri Community Board meeting held on 16 February 2023 as a correct record. Motion carried (STCB/2023/009) |
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The Board gave consideration to an application from the Strath Taieri School PTA for funding of $1,000.00 towards the purchase of a new gazebo for students to shelter under at school events, trestle tables, a school banner flag, and picnic rug.
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Moved (Robin Thomas/Tony Markham): That the Board:
Approves the funding application from the Strath Taieri School PTA for $1,000.00 towards the purchase of a new gazebo. Motion carried (STCB/2023/010) |
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A report from Civic provided activities relevant to the Board area which included: Cr Bill Acklin withdrew from the discussion on the draft Dunedin City Council Annual Plan 2023/24. Draft Dunedin City Council Annual Plan 2023/24 – It was agreed that Robin Thomas would draft an initial submission and circulate for the Board’s approval. The submission would be ratified at the 10 May 2023 meeting.
Draft Otago Regional Council Annual Plan 2023/24 - It was agreed that Robin Thomas and Tony Markham would draft an initial submission and circulate for the Board’s approval. The submission would be ratified at the 10 May 2023 meeting.
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Moved (David Frew/Terina Geddes): That the Board:
Notes the Governance Support Officers Report.
Motion carried (STCB/2023/011)
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Moved (Barry Williams/Tony Markham): That the Board:
Agrees that the Robin Thomas would prepare a submission to the draft Dunedin City Council Annual Plan 2023/24 to be circulated for the Board, noting that it will be ratified at the meeting on 10 May 2023.
Motion carried (STCB/2023/012)
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Moved (David Frew/Barry Williams): That the Board:
Agrees that the Robin Thomas and Tony Markham would prepare a submission to the draft Otago Regional Council Annual Plan 2023/24, noting that it will be ratified at the meeting on 10 May 2023.
Motion carried (STCB/2023/013) |
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Board members provided verbal updates and report backs on portfolios and activities which included:
Township beautification Terina Geddes provided an update on behalf of herself and Anna Wilson. The update included vegetation and weed control.
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Moved (David Frew/Robin Thomas): That the Board:
Notes the township beautification from Terina Geddes.
Motion carried (STCB/2023/014)
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Climate Change Tony Markham commented on the environment effects from climate change such as higher temperatures, flow of rivers and water quality.
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Moved (David Frew/Terina Geddes): That the Board:
Notes the climate change update from Tony Markham.
Motion carried (STCB/2023/015)
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Infrastructure, roads, and spraying Barry Williams commented on matters including the recent weed spraying that had been undertaken and the request for sealing around the EV charging point.
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Moved (Barry Williams/David Frew): That the Board:
Notes the infrastructure, roads, and spraying update from Barry Williams
Motion carried (STCB/2023/016)
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Water management (including flooding) Tony Markham provided an update on the March Creek Bridge and flooding concerns. Following discussion, it was agreed that a letter be sent to the Otago Regional Council and the Dunedin City Council about the Board’s concerns regarding the issues associated with flooding.
The Board expressed its disappointment with the non-attendance of ORC at Board meetings.
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Moved (Robin Thomas/Terina Geddes): That the Board:
Notes the water management (including flooding) update from Tony Markham.
Motion carried (STCB/2023/017)
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There was a discussion on the Board portfolios which included the need for guidance on priorities and issues, and how to progress these. It was agreed that a time would be set aside at each meeting to discuss these.
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Moved (Barry Williams/Robin Thomas): That the Board:
Agrees to send a letter to the Chief Executive Officers of the Otago Regional Council and the Dunedin City Council on the issues associated with flooding in the Board’s area.
Motion carried (STCB/2023/018)
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Councillor Bill Acklin provided a verbal update on items of interest which included: · Council’s Dunedin Hospital “They Save We Pay” Campaign; · Council’s recommendation to retain the one way system. |
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Moved (Tony Markham/Robin Thomas): That the Board:
a) Notes the Council Activities Update. Motion carried (STCB/2023/019) |
Cr Acklin left the meeting at 7.00 p.m.
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Community information and publicity Robin Thomas provided an update on the Board’s Facebook page including posts that had been published.
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Zero Carbon Workshop There was a discussion on the zero carbon workshop that some members had attended.
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Civic Affairs Committee Robin Thomas provided an overview of the presentation, on behalf of the Board, to the Civic Affairs Committee.
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Moved (David Frew/Tony Markham): That the Board:
Notes the updates from Robin Thomas
Motion carried (STCB/2023/020)
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ANZAC Service Terina Geddes provided an update on the preparations for the ANZAC Day service in Middlemarch.
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Moved (Member David Frew/Member Robin Thomas): That the Board:
Notes the ANZAC Day Service update from Terina Geddes.
Motion carried (STCB/2023/021) |
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The Chairperson provided a verbal update on matters of interest which included: · March Creek · Vegetation control · Sealing around the EV charging area · Caravan Effluent Dump site – There was discussion on the current signage at the site and the requirement for clearer signage. · Civil Defence · Dunedin Railway – Barry Williams advised that there would be a public meeting held. · Road oiling
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Moved (Barry Williams/Tony Markham): That the Board:
a) Notes the Chairperson’s report. Motion carried (STCB/2023/022) |
The meeting concluded at 7.43 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON