Franklin Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Franklin Local Board held in the Local Board Chambers, Pukekohe Service Centre, 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe on Tuesday, 24 March 2015 at 9.30am.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Andrew Baker

 

 

 

Deputy Chairperson

Jill Naysmith

 

 

 

Members

Malcolm Bell

 

 

 

 

Alan Cole

 

 

 

 

Brendon Crompton

 

 

 

 

Angela Fulljames

 

 

 

 

Sarah Higgins

 

 

 

 

Murray Kay

 

 

 

 

Dr Lyn Murphy

 

 

 

 

APOLOGIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Franklin Local Board

24 March 2015

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

The Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present.

 

 

2          Apologies

 

There were no apologies.

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

4             Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number FR/2015/29

MOVED by Chairperson AP Baker, seconded by Member BS Crompton:  

That the Franklin Local Board confirms the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 24 February 2015, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record, noting the following restatement of resolutions from the confidential section to the open section of the meeting:

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Outsourced Facilities Management of Auckland Council Recreational Facilities (Franklin Local Board) - Full Supplier Recommendation  - ACPN 16239

 

Resolution number FR/2015/28

MOVED by Chairperson AP Baker, seconded by Member LM Murphy:  

a)        That the Franklin Local Board awards the contract for the management and operation of the Franklin Sport, Swim and Fitness recreation facility and pool, Jubilee Pool and Whiteside Pool to Belgravia Leisure for a period of 5 plus 3 years from 1 July 2015.

b)        That the Franklin Local Board recommends staff inform both tenderers of the outcome of the facilities management contract as a matter of urgency.

c)        That the Franklin Local Board confirms the report will remain confidential due to commercial sensitivity but the resolutions will be restated in the open section of the minutes once tenderers have been notified.

CARRIED

 

CARRIED

 


 

5          Leave of Absence

 

Motion

Resolution number FR/2015/30

MOVED by Member AM Fulljames, seconded by Member MJF Bell:  

a)         That the Franklin Local Board approves the requests for leaves of absence from Member Brendon Crompton.

b)        That the Franklin Local Board approves the request for leave of absence from Member Lyn Murphy.

CARRIED

 

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

There were no acknowledgements.

 

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

8          Deputations

 

There were no deputations.

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

9.1

Paula Edie re Whiteside Pool

 

Paula Edie, from the Waiuku Swimming Club, was in attendance to discuss issues at the Whiteside Pool in Waiuku.

 

Resolution number FR/2015/31

MOVED by Member BS Crompton, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AJ Naysmith:  

That Paula Edie be thanked for her attendance.

CARRIED

 

9.2

Kevin Obern re Te Puru Trust - application to manage community halls in Wairoa

 

Kevin Obern, Chairman of the Te Puru Trust, was in attendance to discuss their application to manage community halls in the Wairoa subdivision (refer Item 12 on the agenda).

 

Resolution number FR/2015/32

MOVED by Member AM Fulljames, seconded by Member SJR Higgins:  

That Kevin Obern, Chairman of the Te Puru Trust, be thanked for his attendance.

CARRIED

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

 

12

Evaluation Panel recommendation for Wairoa/Waiuku Halls hall committee

 

Resolution number FR/2015/33

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson AJ Naysmith, seconded by Member SJR Higgins:  

a)      That the Franklin Local Board notes the considerable community interest shown in the management and operation of the Wairoa/Waiuku halls and thanks all groups for their interest, vision and hard work in participating in this opportunity.

b)      That the Franklin Local Board approves the recommendation of the evaluation panels to progress the following hall committee applications:

i)     The West Franklin Community Trust (WFCT) application for the Waiuku War Memorial Town Hall subject to the following conditions being satisfied by 1 July 2015:

1.    Amendment to the current WFCT constitution or registration of the Waiuku War Memorial Hall committee as an incorporated society;

2.    Hall committee signing the council funding agreement and the licence to occupy and manage premises; and

3.    Provision of an agreement between the Backstage Theatre and the WFCT suitable to Auckland Council for the long term use of the theatre.

ii)    The Orere Community & Boating Club Association (OCBCA) application for the Orere War Memorial Hall subject to the following conditions being satisfied by 1 July 2015:

1.    An amended income and expenditure statement for the hall be provided;

2.    A documented vision and strategy for the hall be provided;

3.    Amendment to the current OCBCA constitution or registration of the Orere War Memorial Hall Committee as an incorporated society; and

4.    Hall committee signing the funding agreement and the licence to occupy and manage premises.

iii)   The Pohutukawa Coast Sea Rescue Trust (PCSRT) and Korrin Laker application for the Maraetai Community Hall subject to the following conditions being satisfied by 1 July 2015:

1.    Amendment to the current PCSRT constitution or registration of the Maraetai Community Hall committee as an incorporated society; and

2.    Hall committee signing the funding agreement and the licence to occupy and manage premises.

iv)   The Beachlands Community Trust (BCT) application for the Beachlands Memorial Hall subject to the following conditions being satisfied by 1 July 2015:

1.      Amendment to the current BCT constitution or registration of the Beachlands Memorial Hall Committee as an incorporated society; and

 

2.    Hall committee signing the council funding agreement and the licence to occupy and manage premises.

c)      That the Franklin Local Board approves the recommendation of the evaluation panels to remove the Whitford War Memorial Pavilion from the Wairoa/Waiuku rural hall process, and the lease to the newly formed Whitford Tennis Club be progressed by the Community Lease team. 

d)      That the Franklin Local Board approves the recommendation of the evaluation panels to not progress the Te Puru Community Charitable Trust application for the Maraetai, Whitford and Beachlands rural halls at this time, but requests Council staff continue to keep a dialogue open with the Trust.

e)      That the Franklin Local Board approves the recommendation of the evaluation panels to fund the establishment cost for the four approved Waiuku/Wairoa rural halls committees up to an estimated total cost of $1,000 each from the 2014/2015 local board discretionary operational budget.

f)       That the Franklin Local Board approves the recommendation of the evaluation panels to extend the council funding agreement and the licence to occupy and manage premises term to 3 years, with a review at the end of 12 months with the right for either party to terminate at the end of the first 12 months or during the term.

g)      That the Franklin Local Board approves the recommendation of the evaluation panels to request Council staff continue to clarify and explore the submission of hall committee application with the following groups but that these halls remain council managed in the interim:

i)     Kawakawa Bay Community Association for the Kawakawa Bay Community Hall; and

ii)    Whitford Residents & Ratepayers Association for the Whitford Community Hall.

h)      That the Franklin Local Board approves the recommendation of the evaluation panels that the Clevedon District Centre, Clevedon Community Hall, Alfriston and Ardmore halls are to be retained as council operated, without affecting the ability for these halls to be managed under a community led structure in the future.

CARRIED

 

 

13

Performance Report for the Franklin Local Board for the six months ended 31 December 2014

 

Resolution number FR/2015/34

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson AJ Naysmith, seconded by Member SJR Higgins:  

That the Franklin Local Board receives the Performance Report for the Franklin Local Board for the period ended December 2014.

CARRIED

 


 

14

Auckland Transport Update – March 2015

 

Resolution number FR/2015/35

MOVED by Chairperson AP Baker, seconded by Member SJR Higgins:  

a)      That the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update – March 2015’ and the attached issues register from Auckland Transport’s Elected Member Relationship Manager (South) be received.

b)      That the Franklin Local Board requests that projects #249 and #250 under the Board’s transport capital fund be put on hold pending further advice from Auckland Transport regarding when its project to upgrade streetlights across the region with LED luminaires may be implemented in the Pukekohe and Waiuku urban areas.

CARRIED

 

 

15

New Road Names Approval for the subdivision by Spinnaker Bay Limited at 117 Third View Avenue, Beachlands

 

Resolution number FR/2015/36

MOVED by Member MJF Bell, seconded by Member MA Kay:  

That the Franklin Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, approves the road names “Constellation Avenue”, “Third View Avenue” and  “Atalanta Way”, proposed by the Applicant, for the new roads created by way of subdivision at 117 Third View Avenue, Beachlands, noting that these names meet the relevant road naming criteria.

CARRIED

 

 

16

LGNZ Conference and AGM 2015

 

Resolution number FR/2015/37

MOVED by Member BS Crompton, seconded by Member SJR Higgins:  

a)      That the Franklin Local Board nominates the Chairman, Andrew Baker and Member Angela Fulljames to attend the Local Government New Zealand 2015 annual general meeting and conference from Sunday 19 July 2015 to Tuesday 21 July 2015 on the basis that the conference programme is relevant to the Local Board’s work programme.

b)      That the Franklin Local Board confirms that conference attendance including travel and accommodation will be paid for in accordance with the current Auckland Council Elected Member Expense Policy.

CARRIED

 


 

17

Franklin Local Board - Review of Portfolio Allocation 2013-2016

 

Resolution number FR/2015/38

MOVED by Member AQ Cole, seconded by Member AM Fulljames:  

a)    That the Franklin Local Board approves the reviewed portfolio structure, responsibilities and scope for the 2013-2016 term outlined in Attachment A (refer page 123 on the agenda).

b)    That the Franklin Local Board appoints the following members as portfolio leads for the reviewed portfolio structure:

Local Board Portfolio

Portfolio leads

Economic development and finance

Lyn Murphy, Malcolm Bell

Community services

Brendon Crompton, Sarah Higgins,

Angela Fulljames

Parks, sport and recreation

Malcolm Bell, Brendon Crompton, Alan Cole

Transport

Lyn Murphy, Andy Baker, Jill Naysmith

Environmental management and regulations

Jill Naysmith, Alan Cole

 

CARRIED

 

 

18

Changes required to triennial meeting schedule for Franklin Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee

 

Resolution number FR/2015/39

MOVED by Member MA Kay, seconded by Member BS Crompton:  

That the Franklin Local Board amends the triennial meeting schedule for the Franklin Local Board Swimming Pool Exemptions Committee to the first Tuesday every quarter, being:

a)         Tuesday, 5 May 2015 at 9.00am

b)        Tuesday, 4 August 2015 at 9.00am

c)         Tuesday, 3 November 2015 at 9.00am

d)        Tuesday, 2 February 2016 at 9.00am

e)         Tuesday, 3 May 2016 at 9.00am

f)         Tuesday, 2 August 2016 at 9.00am

CARRIED

 

 

19

Franklin Local Board Workshop Notes

 

Resolution number FR/2015/40

MOVED by Chairperson AP Baker, seconded by Member BS Crompton:  

That the Franklin Local Board receives the workshop notes for 17 February 2015,
24 February 2015 and 3 March 2015.

CARRIED

 


 

20        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 

21

Urgent Decision of the Franklin Local Board : Clevedon Roundup

 

Resolution number FR/2015/41

MOVED by Member AM Fulljames, seconded by Member AQ Cole:  

That the Franklin Local Board notes the following urgent decisions:

Clevedon Roundup – Discount for Clevedon District Centre use

a)      That the Franklin Local Board approves the group producing the Clevedon Roundup newsletter for 100% discount from hire charges for the Clevedon District Centre for 2014/15.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

10.48 am                                            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 Franklin Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

DATE:.........................................................................

 

 

 

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