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 August 2023, commencing at 5.00 pm

 

PRESENT

 

Chairperson

Andrew Simms

 

Deputy Chairperson

Dean McAlwee

 

 

Members

Kathryn Anderson

Regan Horrell

 

Cr Cherry Lucas

Brian Peat

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Scott MacLean (Group Manager Parks and Recreation).

 

Governance Support Officer                  Jennifer Lapham

 

 

1          Opening

   Dean McAlwee spoke on the contribution of Brian Miller to the Board and the Mosgiel Taieri     Community. He commented that Brian campaigned to protect the high class soils and the         natural beauty of the region.  Brian also was a strong advocate to reduce the speed on Riccarton         Road and the implications of the proposed bypass through Riccarton Road.

   Brian Peat commented that Brian was a close friend and his experience was now lost to the       community. 

2          Public Forum

2.1       Public Forum - Mosgiel Rotary Club

 

             John van Delft spoke to the Board regarding the funding application from the Mosgiel      Rotary Club for $2000 towards the replanting of the planter boxes along Gordon Road.  He advised that volunteers maintain the boxes and water the plants. 

 

2.2       Public Forum – Jocelyn Frost

 

             Jocelyn Frost spoke on the operation of Te Puna o Whakaehu and suggestions to provide            teens with activities at the pool. 

 

2.3      Public Forum – Peter Frost

                          Peter Frost spoke on the “Time to Live” programme and advised that a session will be                   held in September and run over 4 nights.

 

3          Apologies

There were no apologies.

 

 

4          Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Andrew Simms/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration

 

Motion carried (MTCB/2023/041)

 

5          Declarations of interest

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.

 

 

Moved (Andrew Simms/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

b)     Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.

Motion carried (MTCB/2023/042)

 

6          Confirmation of Minutes

6.1       Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 28 June 2023

 

Moved (Andrew Simms/Kathryn Anderson):

That the Board:

Confirms the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 28 June 2023 as a correct record.

Motion carried (MTCB/2023/043)

 

Part A Reports

7          Briefing from Kianga Ora Update Re Housing Development

 

Nicola Pinfold, Community Engagement and Partnerships, provided an update on the proposed upgrade of the housing stock in Mosgiel.

 

 

8          Project Fund

 

Brian Peat withdrew from the discussion on the funding application relating to the Silverstream Beautification Planting Group.

At the Board meeting of 28 June 2023 consideration was given to a funding application from the Rotary Club of Mosgiel on behalf of the Silverstream Beautification Planting Group for $2,363.25.  The Board laid this application on the table pending further information. 

 

Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell):

That the Board:

 

             Uplifts the funding application from the Rotary Club of Mosgiel on behalf of the Silverstream Beautification Planting Group.

Motion carried (MTCB/2023/044)

 

 

Consideration was given to the funding application from the Rotary Club of Mosgiel on behalf of the Silverstream Beautification Planting Group for $2,363.25.  Members commented that it was still unclear if the proposed planting would impact on the maintenance of Silverstream Stream.

 

Following discussion there was no motion moved and seconded to support the application.

 

 

 

Consideration was given to an application from the Rotary Club of Mosgiel for $2,000.00 towards upgrading and replanting the planter boxes along Gordon road

 

Moved (Andrew Simms/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Board:

Approves  a grant of $1,000 to the Rotary Club of Mosgiel toward plants for the planter boxes. 

Motion carried (MTCB/2023/045)

 

 

Consideration was given to an application from Festival of the Plain Inc for $850 towards a Christmas Family Night for 2023.

 

 

 

Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell):

That the Board:

Approves a grant of $850 to the Festival of the Plain Inc toward a Christmas Family Night.

Motion carried (MTCB/2023/046)

 

9          Governance Support Officer's Report

 

A report from Civic provided an update on activities relevant to the Board’s area.

 

Moved (Andrew Simms/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Board:

 

        Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report.

Motion carried (MTCB/2023/047)

 

10        Board Updates

 

Taieri Network

 

Kathryn Anderson provided an update on the activities of the Taieri Network and advised the group were planning a Multi Cultural Women’s Event and Very Taieri Christmas Event

Coronation Hall Trust

Dean McAlwee advised that there was no update as a meeting had not been held.

Mosgiel and Taieri Emergency Group.

Andrew Simms advised that the Group was waiting further contact from the DCC following the groups initial meeting with Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services) in June regarding civil defence preparedness.

Outram Emergency Group

Dean McAlwee advised that the Outram Emergency Group was also waiting for contact from the DCC

Social Media and Media Platform

Regan Horrell advised that the facebook page had 2000 followers, and that the public meeting on the Heavy Transport Bypass had been loaded on to Youtube.  He had also set up an Instagram account.

Community Engagement

This report back was provided in the previous update.

Community Events

Kathryn advised that the Murray Street event was a success.  The public meeting on Heavy Transport was a success with 380 people in attendance and a lot of positive feedback has been received.

 

 

Taieri Trails Group

Andrew Simms advised that a Working Party had been formed to progress the feasibility study of the use of the Taieri Gorge Railway as a cycling trail.  He advised that 2 options would be considered, either a train/cycle trail or uplift all the railway line. 

He advised that the Working Party membership included of Kate Wilson (Otago Central Rail Trail Trust), Anna Wilson (Strath Taieri Community Board) and himself. 

 

 

Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell):

That the Board:

 

Notes the Board Updates

Motion carried (MTCB/2023/048)

 

11        Community Plan

 

Consideration was given to the Community Board Plan with discussion taking place on the recommendations from the public meeting about heavy transport bypass.

 

 

Moved (Andrew Simms/Dean McAlwee):

That the Board:

             Update the Community plan to include the following.

 

·         Reducing the speed limit to 30 km/hr on Gordon Road between Ayr Street and Tay Street

·         Removing three carparks from the Gordon Road/Factory Road intersection

·         Reconfiguring the pedestrian crossing in the intersection of Gordon Road/Factory Road into a ‘Barnes Dance.’

Motion carried (MTCB/2023/049)

 

12        Chairperson's Report

 

A report from the Chairperson provided an update the Board on matters of interest since the previous meeting including the Heavy Transport Bypass public meeting, Gordon Road Spillway Residents Group and Taieri Trails Group.

 

Moved (Dean McAlwee/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Board:

 

Notes the Chairperson’s update.

Motion carried (MTCB/2023/050)

 

13        Councillor's Update

 

Councillor Cherry Lucas provided an update on items of interest including the adoption of the Destination Dunedin Management Plan, submissions submitted to Government consultations, the upcoming review of the Dog Control Bylaw and the recommendation for the taxi park in Mosgiel to become a 30 minute park.

 

Moved (Andrew Simms/Dean McAlwee):

That the Board:

 

Notes the Council Activities Update.

Motion carried (MTCB/2023/051)

 

14        Items for Consideration By the Chair

 

 

Regan Horrell suggested that the Board should discuss if it wishes to provide Christmas decorations and if the Celebrating Excellence Project should be ongoing. 

 

Brian Peat requested a discussion on the Murray Street Issues.

 

Kathryn Anderson advised that she had been approached by residents for additional rubbish bins at bus stops, and along Silverstream walkway  and Murray Street Playground.  She also had received requests for a streetlight along Woodland Avenue and a Pedestrian crossing on Bush Road and Factory Road to enable children in particular to cross these roads safely to school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The meeting concluded at 6.50 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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