Infrastructure Services Committee
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Infrastructure Services held in the Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers,, The Octagon, Dunedin on Monday 09 May 2022, commencing at 10.00 am
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Cr Jim O'Malley |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Cr Jules Radich |
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Members |
Cr Sophie Barker |
Cr David Benson-Pope |
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Cr Rachel Elder |
Cr Christine Garey |
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Mayor Aaron Hawkins |
Cr Carmen Houlahan |
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Cr Marie Laufiso |
Cr Mike Lord |
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Ms Marlene McDonald |
Ms Megan Potiki |
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Cr Chris Staynes |
Cr Lee Vandervis |
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Cr Steve Walker |
Cr Andrew Whiley |
IN ATTENDANCE |
Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer), Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure and Development), Gavin Logie (Chief Financial Officer), Robert West (General Manager Corporate and Quality), Chris Henderson (Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions), Jeanine Benson (Group Manager Transport), Josh Van Pien (Programme Manager – Major projects), and Anna Neilson (Group Manager Property Services) and Clare Sullivan (Manager – Governance) |
Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham
There was no Public Forum.
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 (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Jules Radich): That the Committee:
a) Notes the Members’ Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Members’ Interest. . Motion Carried |
Part B Report
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A report from the Executive Leadership Team advised that new information had been received regarding the 3 Waters Strategic Work Programme and the development of Taumata Arowai (the new drinking water regulator) and sought a decision on whether to fully implement the Programme. The Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Graham and Chief Financial Officer, Gavin Logie spoke to the report and responded to questions. |
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Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Chairperson Jim O'Malley): That the Committee:
a) Approves the 3 Waters Strategic Work Programme funded through Government funding; b) Notes that staff will bring a further report to Council with a plan for consultation on the remainder of the Better Off Funding package. Division The Committee voted by division:
For: Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley, Jim O'Malley, Mayor Aaron Hawkins and Members Marlene McDonald and Megan Potiki (13).
Against: Crs Jules Radich and Lee Vandervis (2). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 2
Motion carried (ISC/2022/002) |
Part A Reports
9 SUBMISSION ON OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL ANNUAL PLAN 2022/23 Refer to Item 3. |
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A report from Transport sought approval for a road name for a private way at a new development located at 102 Factory Road, Mosgiel. |
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The Group Manager Transport, Jeanine Benson, spoke to the report.
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Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Deputy Chairperson Jules Radich): That the Committee:
a) Names a private way off 102 Factory Road, Mosgiel, as ‘Mackie Mews’. Motion carried (ISC/2022/003) |
11 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 |
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A report provided an update on progress towards achieving levels of service for the following activities, for the period 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2022: a) Reserves and Recreational Facilities Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services) and Scott MacLean (Group Manager Parks and Recreation) spoke to the report and responded to questions Cr Garey left the meeting at 11.56 am and returned at 12.00 noon b) Waste Management Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure and Development) and Chris Henderson (Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions) spoke to the report and responded to questions. b) Property Robert West (General Manager Corporate and Quality) and Anna Neilson (Group Manager Property) spoke to the report and responded to questions. d) 3 Waters Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure and Development) spoke to the report and responded to questions. The Mayor left meeting at 12.21 pm and returned at 12.23 pm. e) Transport Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure and Development) and Jeanine Benson (Group Manager Transport) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Cr Barker entered the meeting at 1.00 pm.
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Moved (Chairperson Jim O'Malley/Deputy Chairperson Jules Radich): That the Committee:
a) Notes the update reports on the Reserves and Recreational Facilities, Waste Management, Property, 3 Waters and Transport activities. Motion carried (ISC/2022/004) |
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In a report from the Project Management Office a report provided an update on the progress of the Tunnels project. The Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Graham and Programme Manager – Major Project, Josh Von Pein spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Chairperson Jim O'Malley/Deputy Chairperson Jules Radich): That the Committee:
a) Notes the update report on the Tunnels project, as provided in Attachment A. Motion carried (ISC/2022/005) |
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The Chairperson requested an update on Karitane Wharf and if it was possible for an update on Waste Minimisation Grants to be made available to the Committee. |
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The meeting concluded at 1.14 pm
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C H A I R P E R S O N