Strath Taieri Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Strath Taieri Community Board held in the Strath Taieri Community Centre, Middlemarch on Thursday 30 September 2021, commencing at 2.00 pm
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Barry Williams |
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Members |
David Frew |
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Leeann McLew |
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Robin Thomas |
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Cr Mike Lord |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Tom Dyer, Group Manager 3 Waters, Jean-Luc Payan, Natural Hazards Manager (Otago Regional Council), Pam Wilson, Infrastructure Manager (Otago Regional Council), Garry LaHood, Senior River Engineer (Otago Regional Council), Chris Harris (Waka Kotahi), Letitia McRodden (Downers) and Kimberley Buckley (Downers) |
Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham
Cynthia Flanaghan and Andrea Bosshard spoke to the Board regarding the community having control of empty buildings in the Railway precinct. They queried the ownership of the Station Masters House and believed that the Grocott Community Garden should have a say in what happens to the house. |
1.2 Public Forum –Constable Alan Lynch
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Constable Lynch tabled information relating to the Greater Taieri Community Network and advised that it was a community development organisation focusing on supporting community led initiatives in the Mosgiel and Taieri area including Strath Taieri. He advised that they look forward to working with the Community Board.
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Apologies were received from Blair Dale and Mark O’Neill.
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Moved (David Frew/Robin Thomas): That the Board: Accepts the apologies from Blair Dale and Mark O’Neill. Motion carried |
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Moved (David Frew/Leeann McLew): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration
Motion carried
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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 (Robin Thomas/David Frew): That the Board:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried
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Confirms the minutes of the Strath Taieri Community Board meeting held on 24 June 2021 as a correct record. Motion carried
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Jean-Luc Payan, Natural Hazards Manager (Otago Regional Council), Pam Wilson, Infrastructure Manager (Otago Regional Council), Garry LaHood, Senior River Engineer (Otago Regional Council) attended the meeting and provided an update on flood mitigation measures.
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Chris Harris (Waka Kotahi), Letitia McRodden (Downers) and Kimberley Buckley (Downers) spoke to the Board regarding a major reseal project on State Highway 87. They sought feedback on whether the project should take place over 3/4 days or over 2 – 3 weeks. The Board agreed that 3 – 4 days would be less disruptive.
Mr Harris responded to questions regarding the closure of the State Highway in adverse weather conditions.
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In a report the Governance Support Officer provided an update on matters of interest. |
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It was noted that the Council was currently consulting on the Representation Review and was proposal the maintain the status quo.
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Moved (Robin Thomas/David Frew): That the Board:
a) Notes the Governance Support Officers Report. b) Submits on the Representation Review supporting the status quo. Motion carried (STCB/2021/008) |
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Councillor Lord provided an update on matters of interesting including Central City plan, 3 Waters reform and Sports Hall of Fame.
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The meeting concluded at 3.30 pm.
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C H A I R P E R S O N