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Hibiscus and
Bays Local Board
18 March 2015
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1 Welcome
The chairperson
welcomed those in attendance.
2 Apologies
3 Declaration of Interest
There were no
declarations of interest.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
5 Leave of Absence
There were no
leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
There were no
acknowledgements.
7 Petitions
There were no
petitions.
8 Deputations
There were no
deputations.
10 Extraordinary Business
There was no
extraordinary business.
11 Notices of Motion
There were no
notices of motion.
Members Harding-Kirikiri and Holmes present
at 4.36pm
Member Whyte present at 4.40pm
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Mairangi Bay Beach Reserves Management Plan
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Wendy
Rutherford, Principal Policy Analyst, was in attendance for this item. Ms
Rutherford advised that there was a minor consequential numbering change
required in the objectives of the draft plan.
The following points were raised:
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Seating in the reserves should be looked at as
one of the submittors at the hearing said extra seats were required. Ms
Rutherford advised this will be addressed during detailed design work.
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Recognition of historical locations – Ms
Rutherford advised that this recognises that the Mairangi Bay Surf Club has
always been situated in its present location.
Local board members thanked Ms Rutherford
for her work on the draft management plan.
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Resolution
number HB/2015/18
MOVED by Member LM Whyte, seconded by Member DR
Cooper:
That the
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board:
a) approve
the Hearing Panel’s recommended amendments to the draft Mairangi Bay Beach
Reserves Management Plan as outlined in Table 1 of this report
b) adopt the
Mairangi Bay Beach Reserves Management Plan, dated March 2015, which reflects
the Hearing Panel’s recommended amendments (refer Attachment B)
c) acknowledge that following adoption of the Mairangi Bay
Reserves Management Plan funding will be required for the development of the
reserves including development contribution allocations and associated
costings for the required parks infrastructure projects identified in the
approved concept plan
d) acknowledge
that as part of the future detailed design there needs to be sufficient
seating to meet the needs of the users
e) request officers to undertake the minor
consequential numbering changes in the objectives in the Mairangi Beach
Reserves Management Plan.
CARRIED
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Renewal and variation of community lease to Weiti Boating Club
Incorporated, 1 Fairhaven Walk, Wade Heads
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Resolution number HB/2015/19
MOVED
by Member J Fitzgerald, seconded by Member GA Harding-Kirikiri:
That the
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board:
a) approve
the renewal of lease to Weiti Boating Club Incorporated on the following
terms and conditions:
i) Term:
10 years commencing 1 April 2015;
ii) Rent:
$1.00 plus GST per annum;
iii) Variation
to the renewal of lease to remove the reference to the Reserves Act 1977 and
issue the renewal of lease pursuant to the Local Government Act 2002;
b) approve all other terms and conditions as contained in the
existing lease dated 2 March 2006 excluding this right of renewal.
c) request
that a sign advising the public of the opening hours and the cost of using
the boat ramp, be erected at the entrance to the boat ramp.
CARRIED
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Site Proposed for Divestment - 18 Pine Road, Orewa
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Resolution number HB/2015/20
MOVED
by Member GR Holmes, seconded by Member J Fitzgerald:
That the Hibiscus
and Bays Local Board:
a) endorse the revocation of the reserve status over a portion of a
drainage reserve adjoining 18 Pine Road, Orewa, described as Part Allotment
532, Parish of Orewa and situated between Allotments 499 and 500, Parish of
Orewa, with an area of approximately 143 m2 (subject to survey)
b) endorse the land being sold to an adjoining owner as the land is
no longer required as a drainage reserve.
CARRIED
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Auckland Transport Update to Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, March
2015
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Ellen Barrett, Elected Member
Relationship Manager was in attendance to speak to her report.
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Resolution number HB/2015/21
MOVED
by Member J Fitzgerald, seconded by Member DR Cooper:
That the Hibiscus
and Bays Local Board:
a) approve construction of Project 091, Mairangi Bay Art Walk,
based on the firm cost estimate of $140,759 provided
b) approve construction of Project 385, relocation of the edge
line on Glenvar Road, Torbay, to be delivered in conjunction with Project
395, construction of a hard stand area at the bus stop opposite 217 Okura
River Road, Long Bay
c) with respect to Project 240, the provision of a safe
crossing point on Tavern Road, Silverdale:
i) confirm its decision to proceed to construction of a
central median kerb, two pram crossings and handrails based on a firm cost
estimate of $42,000
ii) having received a rough order of costs of $38,000 to
construct a short connecting link (from the existing footpath leading to the
underpass), advises that it does not wish to proceed with this component.
CARRIED
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LGNZ Conference and AGM 2015
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The meeting
was advised that Mr Malcolm Alexander, (LGNZ CEO) has been asked to attend a
joint meeting with Hibiscus and Bays and Rodney Local Boards to discuss alternative
funding for rating and other items of interest from Local Government New
Zealand.
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Resolution number HB/2015/22
MOVED
by Member DR Cooper, seconded by Member GR Holmes:
That the Hibiscus
and Bays Local Board:
a) nominate
local board member Fitzgerald 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) confirm that conference attendance including travel and
accommodation will be paid for in accordance with the current Auckland
Council Elected Member Expense Policy.
CARRIED
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Commitments and Funding Allocations for
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Operating Projects 2014/2015
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Leigh Radovan,
Local Board Advisor in attendance to speak to this report. Ms Radovan
advised that a report on Slips and capital projects will come to the April
business meeting.
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Resolution number HB/2015/23
MOVED
by Member GA Harding-Kirikiri, seconded by Member LM Whyte:
That the Hibiscus
and Bays Local Board:
a) amend
resolution HB/2014/185 (dated 17 September 2014) to
transfer funding previously allocated to the Browns Bay Skate Park playground
enhancement plan ($15,000) towards the Western Reserve Skate Park planning
project to enable this project to be completed in the 2014/2015 financial
year
b) allocate
funding from the Stoney Homestead budget ($10,000) and grant $10,000 to Te
Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae towards audit and project management fees
c) allocate $8,000 for the blessing and official opening
of the Stillwater Hall and $2,254 for the blessing for the Estuary Arts
Education Wing ceremony from the Local Civic Functions budget of $10,254.
CARRIED
Local board member Cooper requested his dissenting
vote for clause c) be recorded.
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Local Board Members Reports
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Local board member Cooper advised that the Mairangi Bay Food, Wine
and Art Festival is to be held this weekend, 21-22 March 2015.
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Dinner adjournment 5.35 pm – 6.07pm
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Ward Councillors Update
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Councillor
John Watson advised council has voted to make it easier to reclaim land in
the port area. A number of very influential strong groups have come together
to oppose it. This will be an ongoing matter.
Stadium
Strategy – Auckland Cricket have said that they are not moving to Western
Springs and they are going to remain at Eden Park, which means Western
Springs cricket stadium may be under utilised. Both rugby league and
speedway have also said they do not want to move.
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Resolution number HB/2015/25
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson AG Sayers, seconded by Member GR
Holmes:
That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board:
a) thank
Councillor Watson for his update to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
CARRIED
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9 Public Forum
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9.1
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Restoration of Deep Creek
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Dr David Grey, together with Bill and
Barbara Ellis, were in attendance to speak on the restoration of Deep Creek.
Dr Grey had photographs of the area dating as far back as1910.
Dr Grey said that they want the mangroves
and silt removed from Deep Creek so it can return to what it was. He also
said if that happened it would create a wonderful facility for the local
community.
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Resolution number HB/2015/26
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson AG Sayers, seconded by Member GR
Holmes:
That the Hibiscus and Bays Local
Board:
a)
a) thank Dr Grey for his
presentation.
CARRIED
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20 Consideration
of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
6.45 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
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:........................................................
