Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board held in the Council Chamber, Orewa Service Centre, 50 Centreway Road, Orewa on Wednesday, 18 June 2014 at 4.30pm.
Chairperson |
Julia Parfitt, JP |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Greg Sayers (from 4.35pm) |
Item 14 |
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Members |
David Cooper |
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Janet Fitzgerald, JP |
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Gaye Harding |
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Gary Holmes |
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Lovisa Rasmussen |
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Lisa Whyte (from 4.40pm) |
Item 15 |
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APOLOGIES
Members |
Greg Sayers for lateness |
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Lisa Whyte for lateness |
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ALSO PRESENT
Councillor |
John Watson (from 6.45pm) |
Item 8.2 |
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Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 18 June 2014 |
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1 Welcome
The chairperson welcomed those in attendance.
2 Apologies
Resolution number HB/2014/93 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member GA Harding: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) accept the apologies from members Sayers and Whyte for lateness. |
3 Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number HB/2014/94 MOVED by Member J Fitzgerald, seconded by Chairperson JG Parfitt: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 21 May 2014, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.
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5 Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
There were no acknowledgements.
7 Petitions
There were no petitions.
10 Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
11 Notices of Motion
There were no notices of motion.
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Resolution number HB/2014/95 MOVED by Member DR Cooper, seconded by Chairperson JG Parfitt: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) receive the Taiorahi Flood Mitigation – Lyons Avenue Culvert Upgrade report.
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Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Community Development, Arts and Culture Work Programme 2014 - 2015 |
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Sue Dodd, Senior Community Development Project Leader was in attendance
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Resolution number HB/2014/96 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member GA Harding: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) approve the Community Development, Arts and Culture work programme 2014-2015 (Attachment A).
b) approve the community lease work plan for 2014-2015 (Attachment B ).
c) approve the recommended art and community facilities capital and renewals work programme 2014-2015 as listed in Attachment C and D and:
i) delegate authority to local board members Sayers and Parfitt to approve any moderate changes to the budget, in the event that there is a variation to identified costs for this capital and renewals work programme. ii) request that council staff report on any reduction in project costs to enable a review of budget options. iii) note that the $24,000 identified for installing new drainage at the Estuary Arts Centre in Attachment D is no longer required from the art facility renewal budget as other funds have been identified in a separate property budget. iv) request that the money noted in iii) above is retained for other projects to be identified.
d) approve the following community arts organisation funding agreements (subject to the funding agreement being approved by the local board chairperson if required): i) Centrestage Theatre Trust, $20,000.00 (Uninflated Opex Budget) i) Estuary Arts Charitable Trust, $61,500.00 (Uninflated Opex Budget) ii) Mairangi Arts Centre Trust, $77,733.00 (Uninflated Opex Budget)
e) approve the renewal of the funding agreement with the East Coast Bays Community Project to the value of $61,037.
f) approve the 2014/2015 term grant for the East Coast Bays Community Centre for $35,809. g) request the agreed programme of activities for Youthworks for 2014-2015 be reported back to the local board prior to any contract being confirmed and that this resolution be copied to Upper Harbour, Devonport-Takapuna and Kaipatiki Local Boards for their information.
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Member Sayers present at 4.35pm
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Resolution number HB/2014/97 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member GR Holmes: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) receive the Infrastructure and Environmental Services update report.
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Member Whyte present at 4.40pm
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Auckland Transport Update to Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, June 2014 |
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Ellen Barrett, Elected Member Relationship Manager was in attendance.
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Resolution number HB/2014/98 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member LM Whyte: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) receive the Auckland Transport Update to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, June 2014 report. b) delegate authority to local board members Cooper and Harding to confirm the submission to the draft Auckland Parking Discussion document on behalf of the local board. |
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Applications for Special Exemptions under Section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 |
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Resolution number HB/2014/99 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member LM Whyte: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) receive the applications by: i) Dodds Trustee Limited, 14 Laura Jane Drive, Silverdale. ii) Johanne Robertson, 113 Tauranga Place, Orewa iii) Evelyn and Gordon Gibson, 28 Waldorf Crescent, Orewa iv) David Wiles, 20 Eastwood Rise, Browns Bay. v) Gary and Kim Woodhouse, 29 Knights Rise, Rothesay Bay. b) note the application by Dodds Trustee Limited, 14 Laura Jane Drive, Silverdale has been withdrawn as the swim-spa pool has been included in the building consent and will be fenced according to the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987.
c) grant the application by Johanne Robertson, 113 Tauranga Place, Orewa, for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and that this exemption is personal to the property (113 Tauranga Place, Orewa) subject to conditions in the NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, section 3.10 ‘Above ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive and special condition l): a) The top of the spa pool or hot tub shall be positioned with the entire top surface not less than 760mm above the surrounding ground or deck; b) The cover shall be lockable and shall be kept locked when the spa pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised. A locking device shall contain a mechanical locking mechanism or a self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut; c) The locks shall not be able to be readily opened or released by a child of up to the age of six years; d) When locked the cover shall be fitted so that if lifted it does not release the locking device or provide a clearance greater than 100mm; e) The cover shall be made of a material that if walked on cannot collapse and can withstand the weight of at least 20kg to ensure that it will more than take the weight of a child up to six years old; f) The cover shall be constructed of material that meets ASTM F1346-91 to allow easy movement on and off the spa pool or hot tub; g) The cover shall be constructed with a taper from the centre hinge to the outside edge of the cover so that water will not pond on top if it; h) The cover shall have an evenly spaced mechanical locking device as required in b) which shall be positioned to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than 100mm by a child up to six years of age, and ensures that the cover is fixed securely to the spa pool or hot tub; i) The cover and locks shall be maintained at all times in a good state of repair; j) Warning stickers/sign shall be placed on the cover to advise that it shall be locked in place when the spa pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised; k) Removable steps, movable furniture, or other objects that can assist a young child to climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored away at least 1200mm from the side of the spa pool or hot tub; l) Window restrictors remain in place at all times on the window which could be used to access the top of the spa.
d) grant the application by Evelyn and Gordon Gibson, 28 Waldorf Crescent, Orewa, for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and that this exemption is personal to the property (28 Waldorf Crescent, Orewa) subject to conditions in the NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, section 3.10 ‘Above ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive and special condition l): a) The top of the spa pool or hot tub shall be positioned with the entire top surface not less than 760mm above the surrounding ground or deck; b) The cover shall be lockable and shall be kept locked when the spa pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised. A locking device shall contain a mechanical locking mechanism or a self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut; c) The locks shall not be able to be readily opened or released by a child of up to the age of six years; d) When locked the cover shall be fitted so that if lifted it does not release the locking device or provide a clearance greater than 100mm; e) The cover shall be made of a material that if walked on cannot collapse and can withstand the weight of at least 20kg to ensure that it will more than take the weight of a child up to six years old; f) The cover shall be constructed of material that meets ASTM F1346-91 to allow easy movement on and off the spa pool or hot tub; g) The cover shall be constructed with a taper from the centre hinge to the outside edge of the cover so that water will not pond on top if it; h) The cover shall have an evenly spaced mechanical locking device as required in b) which shall be positioned to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than 100mm by a child up to six years of age, and ensures that the cover is fixed securely to the spa pool or hot tub; i) The cover and locks shall be maintained at all times in a good state of repair; j) Warning stickers/sign shall be placed on the cover to advise that it shall be locked in place when the spa pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised; k) Removable steps, movable furniture, or other objects that can assist a young child to climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored away at least 1200mm from the side of the spa pool or hot tub;
e) grant the application by David Lyles, 20 Eastwood Rise, Browns Bay, for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and that this exemption is personal to the property (20 Eastwood Rise, Browns Bay) subject to conditions in the NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, section 3.10 ‘Above ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive and special condition l): a) The top of the spa pool or hot tub shall be positioned with the entire top surface not less than 760mm above the surrounding ground or deck; b) The cover shall be lockable and shall be kept locked when the spa pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised. A locking device shall contain a mechanical locking mechanism or a self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut; c) The locks shall not be able to be readily opened or released by a child of up to the age of six years; d) When locked the cover shall be fitted so that if lifted it does not release the locking device or provide a clearance greater than 100mm; e) The cover shall be made of a material that if walked on cannot collapse and can withstand the weight of at least 20kg to ensure that it will more than take the weight of a child up to six years old; f) The cover shall be constructed of material that meets ASTM F1346-91 to allow easy movement on and off the spa pool or hot tub; g) The cover shall be constructed with a taper from the centre hinge to the outside edge of the cover so that water will not pond on top if it; h) The cover shall have an evenly spaced mechanical locking device as required in b) which shall be positioned to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than 100mm by a child up to six years of age, and ensures that the cover is fixed securely to the spa pool or hot tub; i) The cover and locks shall be maintained at all times in a good state of repair; j) Warning stickers/sign shall be placed on the cover to advise that it shall be locked in place when the spa pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised; k) Removable steps, movable furniture, or other objects that can assist a young child to climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored away at least 1200mm from the side of the spa pool or hot tub;
f) grant the application by Gary and Kim Woodhouse, 29 Knights Road, Rothesay Bay, for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an access door opening into the pool area and that this exemption is personal to the property (29 Knights Road, Rothesay Bay) subject to the following condition: a) That the door automation and latch is maintained at all times.
Pursuant to Standing Order 3.15.5 members Cooper and Sayers requested their abstaining votes be recorded
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Bridget Davey, Senior Local Board Advisor, was in attendance.
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Resolution number HB/2014/100 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member GA Harding: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) approve the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board draft Local Board Plan 2014 for public consultation using the special consultative procedure b) approve the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board draft Local Board Plan 2014 summary document c) delegate to the chairperson to make any minor wording changes that may be necessary for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board draft Local Board Plan or summary document prior to the consultation period commencing.
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Adoption of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Agreement 2014/2015 |
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Resolution number HB/2014/101 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member GR Holmes: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) adopt its local content for the Annual Plan 2014/2015 which includes a: i) Local Board Agreement 2014/2015 with advocacy; and ii) message from the chairperson.
b) note that: i) local budgets have been updated to reflect local board prioritisation decisions, impacts (if any) of final budget decisions made by the Budget Committee on 8 May 2014, budget adjustments (if any) arising from new information and the allocation of central costs; ii) if there are outstanding (not yet agreed) matters in the local board agreement, the local board should include an explanation of these matters in the chairperson’s message at the front of the local board agreement; iii) the local board agreement could be subject to minor changes following this meeting; iv) that the resolutions of this meeting will be reported back to the governing body when it adopts the Annual Plan 2014/2015 on 26 June 2014; c) restate that: i) it confirms an inflation adjustment for Library Room Hire for 2014/2015; Leisure and Recreation facilities at Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure and East Coast Bays Recreation Centre; ii) it does not agree to amending fees and charges for the 2014/2015 year for local community and arts facilities;
d) delegate to the chairperson the authority to make any final minor changes to the local board content for the Annual Plan 2014/2015 before publication.
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Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 2014/2015 Proposed Local Library Renewals |
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Resolution number HB/2014/102 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member GA Harding: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) approve the property renewals programme 2014/2015 for Libraries as listed in Attachment A b) delegate responsibility to the Manager Assets Planning and Business - Libraries to approve any moderate changes to the budget, in the event that there is a variation to identified costs for its property renewals programme c) allow for any project surplus to be held as contingency for other renewals projects included within this report for this local board.
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David Cooper reported on a Civil Defence Emergency Management meeting he had attended. Member Cooper advised that there are very few facilities or infrastructure north of the harbour bridge for emergency management. He also noted the recently released tsunami evacuation maps show that Orewa is the greatest impacted area in Auckland.
Member Whyte said that it is evident that there are certain pockets in the local board area that always lose power and hot water in a severe storm.
Member Parfitt said she had had a number of people contact her regarding loss of power.
Vector are to be invited to come and talk to the local board about their service and service issues.
The chairperson is also to write a letter to Vector acknowledging the efforts they went to on behalf of the community once faults were logged.
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Resolution number HB/2014/103 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member GA Harding: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) receive the information.
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Minutes of Hibiscus and Bays Facilities and Reserves Committee Meeting 9 May 2014 |
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Resolution number HB/2014/104 MOVED by Member J Fitzgerald, seconded by Member DR Cooper: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) receive the minutes of Facilities and Reserves Committee Meeting of 9 May 2014.
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Resolution number HB/2014/105 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member DR Cooper: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) endorse the records of the workshop meetings held on 7 and 14 May 2014
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25 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
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Resolution number HB/2014/106 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member GR Holmes: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows. This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:
C2 Attendance at Arts Awards
The text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.
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5.20pm The public was excluded.
Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.
5.30pm The public was re-admitted.
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It was resolved while the public was excluded:
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Attendance at Arts Awards |
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That there be no restatement of the confidential report, attachments or resolutions of this item until a public announcement of the award winners. |
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Andrew Trevelyan, Principal Planner and Christian Nicholson were in attendance for this item.
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Resolution number HB/2014/107 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member GR Holmes: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) support in principle the enhanced ‘status quo’ option, in conjunction with plaza Option 4, now referred to as the Revised Option. b) agree that staff meet with the Torbay focus group, Auckland Transport and mana whenua with a recognised interest in the area to discuss the Revised Option. the results of which will be incorporated into the Revised Option (preliminary design). c) agree that the Revised Option (preliminary design) be work shopped with the local board subcommittee at the earliest date possible. d) agree that the Revised Option (preliminary design) be presented to the Torbay Community at a further public meeting and that comments (where deemed appropriate) be incorporated into the Revised Option (final design). e) agree that the Revised Option (final design) be reported to the local board for its approval prior to the preparation of working drawings and tender documentation.
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Dinner adjournment 5.55pm – 6.30pm
8 Deputations
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Scott Beard was in attendance to make a presentation on the proposed extension to the Hibiscus Coast Association Football Club building.
A powerpoint presentation was provided, a copy of which has been placed on file and will be available on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number HB/2014/108 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member LM Whyte: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) thank Mr Beard for his attendance and presentation.
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a Powerpoint Presentation |
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Mr and Mrs Ward were in attendance to request the local board to consider fencing the playground at Swell Park, Long Bay.
A copy of the tabled documents has been placed on file and will be available on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number HB/2014/109 MOVED by Member LM Whyte, seconded by Member GA Harding: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) thank Mr and Mrs Ward for their attendance and presentation.
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a Tabled Letters in Support |
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Yvonne Duncan was in attendance to discuss the Auckland City for Peace.
A powerpoint presentation was provided, a copy of which has been placed on file and will be available on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number HB/2014/110 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member LM Whyte: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) thank Ms Duncan for her attendance and presentation.
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a Tabled documents |
9 Public Forum
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Lorraine Sampson, President of the Silverdale Commercial Ratepayers Inc was in attendance to discuss consultation and signage in Silverdale Village.
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Resolution number HB/2014/111 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AG Sayers: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board:
a) thank Mrs Sampson for her presentation. |
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Beverley McLeod, Lesley Davies and Glenis Fergusson were in attendance to discuss the Whangaparaoa Community Centre Project and 20 Link Crescent, Whangaparaoa.
A copy of the tabled documents has been placed on file and will be available on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number HB/2014/112 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AG Sayers: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board:
a) thank Mrs McLeod for her presentation. |
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a Tabled documents |
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Councillor John Watson gave an update to the local board members.
He said that recognition should go to Auckland Transport and Fulton Hogan for doing work at night and causing as little inconvenience as possible on the resealing of a section of Whangaparaoa Road.
The ward councillors gave a forceful presentation to Auckland Transport but there were no questions asked by the Auckland Transport Board.
A north east urban area for weed control has been created from Devonport up to Waiwera with a new contract being let to Fulton Hogan.
Councillor Watson advised he is requesting a meeting with Clive Manley, Civil Defence and Emergency Management Director to express concerns about the lack of emergency infrastructure north of the harbour bridge.
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Resolution number HB/2014/113 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AG Sayers: That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) thank Councillor Watson for his update to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
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Resolution number HB/2014/114 MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Member GR Holmes:
That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting. b) agree that Stanley Bolton, Parks and Recreation Advisor, be permitted to remain for Confidential Item No C1 Proposed Acquisition of Land for Reserve Purposes, Orewa after the public has been excluded, because of his knowledge of the matter being discussed, which will help the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board in its decision-making. The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows. This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:
15 Applications for Special Exemptions under Section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 - Attachment a - E
C1 Proposed Acquisition of Land for Reserve Purposes, Orewa
The text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.
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7.55pm The public was excluded.
Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.
8.50pm The public was re-admitted.
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It was resolved while the public was excluded:
8.50 pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Hibiscus and Bays Local Board HELD ON
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