Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board held in the Keith Willis Lounge, Coronation Hall, Gordon Road, Mosgiel on Thursday 8 February 2024, commencing at 6.00 pm
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Andrew Simms |
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Members |
Kathryn Anderson |
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Regan Horrell |
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Austen Banks |
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Cr Cherry Lucas |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Mike Cartwright (Acting Head People and Capability) |
Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham
A karakia was offered by Kathryn Anderson and a prayer by Regan Horrell for Board member Dean McAlwee and his family.
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Apologies were received from Dean McAlwee and Brian Peat.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Board:
Accepts the apologies for absence from Dean McAlwee and Brian Peat.
Motion carried (MTCB/2024/001) |
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration
Motion carried (MTCB/2024/002) |
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 new items declared.
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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/2024/003) |
5.1 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 8 November 2023 |
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Board:
Confirms the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 8 November 2023 as a correct record. Motion carried (MTCB/2024/004) |
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Gavin Palmer (General Manager Operations), Michelle Mifflin (Manager Engineering) and Jean-Luc Payan (Manager Natural Hazards Team) were in attendance and provided a briefing on the Taieri Flood Protection Scheme risk assessment.
The Chairperson advised that the Board intended to hold a public meeting on the Taieri Flood Protection Scheme and invited staff from the Otago Regional Council to attend.
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In a report from Transport, support was sought for the proposed naming of two private ways in the Mosgiel-Taieri area. Cr Lucas withdrew from this item. |
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In discussing the report, members commented that the proposed two names were similar and this could cause confusion. The Board did support the alternative name Wilden Lane. However, it was noted that staff were unable to confirm it as complying with the Road Naming policy as the developer had not provided information on the relevance of this option.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Austen Banks): That the Board:
a) Supports the naming of the new private way off School Road, as ‘Wychwood Lane’ for Stage 1 of the subdivision. b) Does not support the name of “Wantwood Lane” for Stage 2 of the subdivision and suggests an alternative name be found.
Motion carried (MTCB/2024/005) |
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A report from Civic the Board confirmed that the Board at its meeting of 8 November 2023 laid the application from the Community Patrol “lay on the table”, pending the group providing a specific project to which the funds would be allocated. |
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Board: Uplift the application from the Mosgiel Taieri Community Patrol from the table.
Motion carried (MTCB/2024/006) |
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The Board noted that the group had not provided any further information.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell): That the Board: Declines the funding application from the Mosgiel Taieri Community Patrol. Motion carried (MTCB/2024/007) |
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Cr Lucas withdrew from this item.
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Discussion took place on the Community Plan. Members commented that the plan required a complete review and suggested that a workshop could be held to brainstorm items that may be considered for inclusion in the plan.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Austen Banks): That the Board: Hold a workshop to inform the development of the Community Plan.
Motion carried (MTCB/2024/008) |
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The schedule of meetings for 2024 was provided for consideration. Discussion took place on the timing of the meetings with members noting that a daytime meeting may be more appropriate. |
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell): That the Board:
Approves the meeting schedule for 2024 commencing at 12.30 pm with the venue to be confirmed. Motion carried (MTCB/2024/009) |
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In a report from Civic an update was provided on activities relevant to the Board’s area. |
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It was noted that the Future Development Strategy submission period was now open. It was agreed that the Board’s submission would be considered at the Community Plan workshop and ratified at the next Community Board meeting.
Discussion took place on participating in Party in the Park.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell): That the Board:
a) Participates in Party in the Park and allocates up to $250 to cover costs. Motion carried (MTCB/2024/010)
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Discussion took place on updating the Community Board information sign in the Library.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Kathryn Anderson): That the Board:
b) Allocates up to $100 towards updating the Community Board Information sign.
Motion carried (MTCB/2024/011) |
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Discussion took place on participating in the “Round the Boards” OAR radio programme. It was agreed that it would be appropriate to have one Board member presenting at the Round the Boards programme, to ensure consistency in the information provided.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Kathryn Anderson): That the Board: c) Participates in the “Round the Boards” OAR radio programme and allocates $220 (incl GST) to meet the costs of this programme. d) Appoints Regan Horrell, as the Board Member with responsibility for community engagement.
Motion carried (MTCB/2024/012)
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Board: e) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report
.Motion carried (MTCB/2024/013) |
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A report from the Chairperson provided an update of matters of interest since the previous meeting.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Kathryn Anderson): That the Board: Notes the Chairperson’s report.
Motion carried (MTCB/2024/014) |
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Councillor Cherry Lucas provided an update on matters of interest including the 10 year plan and the Future Development Strategy.
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Moved (Andrew Simms/Regan Horrell): That the Board: Notes the Councillor’s update.
Motion carried (MTCB/2024/015) |
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Regan Horrell asked for consideration for more signage for the pool as the current directional sign is at the traffic lights which results in it being too late to change lanes.
A request was made to follow up the issue of the bus stop outside the Bella Vista Motel. |
The meeting concluded at 8.20 pm.
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