Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board held in the East Otago Events Centre, Main Road, Waikouaiti, on Wednesday 28 June 2023, commencing at 4.30 pm
PRESENT
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Chairperson |
Alasdair Morrison |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Andy Barratt
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Members |
Sonya Billyard |
Mark Brown |
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Chris McBride |
Geraldine Tait |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Mike Cartwright (Acting Head of People and Capability). |
Governance Support Officer Clare Sullivan
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Constable Olivia Winbush, New Zealand Police was unable to attend the meeting. |
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Judy Martin, Chair of OneCoast addressed the Board and provided an update on OneCoast’s activities including a project to install solar lighting which they will seek funding support for. Judy Martin responded to members’ questions. |
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1.4 Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
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Shirley McKewen from the Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre addressed the board on the Museum’s restoration project of the former bank building. They sought support from the board for the project. Shirley McKewen responded to questions.
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Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Mark Brown): That the Board: Extends the public forum beyond 30 minutes.
Motion carried (WCCB/2023/033) |
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An apology was received from Cr O’Malley.
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Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Sonya Billyard): That the Board: Accepts the apology from Cr Jim O’Malley. Motion carried (WCCB/2023/034) |
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Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Mark Brown): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration
Motion carried (WCCB/2023/035) |
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 (Alasdair Morrison/Chris McBride): That the Board:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (WCCB/2023/036) |
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Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Sonya Billyard): That the Board: a) Confirms the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 17 May 2023 as a correct record. Motion carried (WCCB/2023/037) |
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Hamish Seaton and Emily Cooper addressed the board and provided an update on the Feasibility Study for the Coastal Communities Cycleway Project.
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A report from Civic provided a funding application from the Blueskin Youth and Community Amenities, that had been laid upon the table at the Board meeting held on 5 April, for the Board’s consideration and an update on the amount in the Board’s discretionary fund. |
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Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Geraldine Tait): That the Board: a) Uplifts the funding application from the Blueskin Youth & Community Amenities set to ‘lay on the table’ at the 5 April 2023 meeting. Motion carried (WCCB/2023/038) |
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Moved (Sonya Billyard/Mark Brown): That the Board: b) Approves the funding application from the Blueskin Youth & Community Amenities Association for $939.43 towards gravel for the walking tracks and spray for weed control to be paid into the Blueskin Youth Centre Assn Inc bank account.
Motion carried (WCCB/2023/039) |
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A report from Civic provided an update on activities relevant to the Board’s area. |
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Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Andy Barratt): That the Board:
a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report. Motion carried (WCCB/2023/040) |
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Board members provided an update on activities which included: Freedom Camping The Board will suggest to Parks and Recreation that the limit be a 3 night stay.
Keep Dunedin Beautiful Geraldine Tait advised that the process for the appointment of a co-ordinator was underway.
Matanaka Drive Replanting Project Mark Brown provided an update on the project
North Coast Tourism Initiatives Mark Brown noted that a new website had been created
OneCoast Recycling Geraldine Tait noted that several successful clothes sales had taken place
Community Engagement Sonya Billyard & Andy Barratt noted that an additional newsletter would be produced
Truby King Recreation Reserve Management Committee Andy Barratt reported that the committee is waiting for a heritage report
Recreation Activities Andy Barratt will draft a submission for the forthcoming review of the Reserves management plan General Policy for ratification by the Board at its 9 August Board meeting.
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Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Sonya Billyard): That the Board:
a) Notes the Board Updates. Motion carried (WCCB/2023/041) |
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A verbal update was provided by the Chairperson, which included: · Capacity of buses on Route 1 · Jones Road · Henry Street · Double Hill Road · Karitane Bus Shelter · Beach street bus stop near Collins St · Waikouaiti Golf club · Beach Street · Future of Local Government – final report · Dunedin Destination Plan · A series of high tides in the week of 3 July · East Otago Catchment Group presentation · Community Resilience and Community Response Groups |
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Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Andy Barratt): That the Board:
a) Notes the Chairperson’s update. Motion carried (WCCB/2023/042) |
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No update was provided as Councillor O’Malley was not in attendance. |
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Investigate the railway crossing near Scotia Street Update on the sealing of Beach Street
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The meeting concluded at 7.05 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON