Rodney Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Rodney Local Board held in the Te Hana Hall, 12 Whakapirau Road, Te Hana on Monday, 16 March 2015 at 3.30pm.
Chairperson |
Brenda Steele |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Steven Garner |
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Members |
James Colville |
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Warren Flaunty, QSM |
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Thomas Grace |
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Beth Houlbrooke |
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John McLean |
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Phelan Pirrie |
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Greg Sayers |
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ALSO PRESENT
Councillor |
Penny Webster |
(until 5.55pm) |
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Glenn Wilcox |
(from 4.00pm until 6.10pm) |
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Rodney Local Board 16 March 2015 |
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1 Welcome
The Chairperson welcomed those in attendance and opened the meeting.
2 Apologies
3 Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number RD/2015/18 MOVED by Member BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Member TP Grace: That the Rodney Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Monday, 16 February 2015, as a true and correct record. |
5 Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
There were no acknowledgements.
7 Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Deputations
8.1 |
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Lin Pardey and Les Mellars from Kawau Island were in attendance for this item. Ms Pardey gave a PowerPoint presentation. A copy of the presentation and a tabled written document have been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. Mr Mellars tabled a written document and a photograph. A copy of the written document and the photo have been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. In particular Ms Pardey and Mr Mellars highlighted issues with the parking at Sandspit and discussed the proposal by Auckland Transport to raise carparking fees. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/19 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson SR Garner, seconded by Member AG Sayers: That the Rodney Local Board: a) thank Lin Pardey and Les Mellars, representatives from Kawau Island on their presentation regarding issues relating to Kawau Island, in particular the proposal to increase fees at Sandspit carpark.
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a Kawau Island Advisory Committee deposition b Kawau Island Residents and Ratepayers Association and Kawau Island Advisory Committee written statement c Kawau Island Residents and Ratepayers document |
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Cimino Cole, Bronwen Turner, Roger Williams and Tessa Berger in attendance for this item. Ms Turner outlined the proposal by Friends of Regional Parks and Mahurangi Action for a Mahurangi Coastal Trail concept. Mr Cole had previously circulated material to the local board members and he tabled an additional written statement. Copies of the information has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. Mr Cole and Ms Turner requested a letter of support from the Rodney Local Board for the concept. The trail would link Wenderholm with Te Muri and provide a connection with the Te Araroa walkway. It was noted that the trail had the same aspirations as the Omaha Trail and the walking initiative at Mangawhai. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/20 MOVED by Chairperson BM Steele, seconded by Deputy Chairperson SR Garner: That the Rodney Local Board: a) thank Cimino Cole, Bronwen Turner, Roger Williams and Tessa Berger for their presentation on the concept of a Mahurangi Coastal Trail which would link Wenderholm with Te Muri.
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a Mahurangi Coast Trail technical document b Mahurangi Coast Trail presentation |
9 Public Forum
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Thomas de Thierry and Ed Peters in attendance for this item. Mr de Thierry discussed issues in relation to Te Hana regarding safety, economic development and cultural matters. Amongst the matters raised were; issues with runoff from the Te Hana Hall carpark which causes flooding problems on the reserve; the potential for a footpath for school children walking along the main road; road sealing and the local board advocating for sealing; a cycleway/walkway from Te Hana to Wellsford; drainage issues around the streets of Te Hana; the allocation of the Araparera Joint Forestry funds; sealing Coronation Street; and, Te Hana township recycling on a weekly cycle rather than a two weekly cycle. Mr de Thierry also sought local board support for the restoration of the heritage wharf by Te Hana Creek and requested that the wharf and reserve area be tidied up. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/21 MOVED by Member JG Colville, seconded by Member WW Flaunty: That the Rodney Local Board:
a) thank Thomas de Thierry and Ed Peters for their presentation on issues relating to Te Hana. |
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Holly Ryan in attendance for this item. Ms Ryan requested that a lift be considered in the redevelopment of the Helensville War Memorial Hall basement. Ms Ryan offered funding of up to $100,000 for a lift in the building, however she said that this was dependent on the outcome of a personal business deal. Ms Ryan also suggested that Be Accessible should be consulted in regard to the possibility of a lift being installed. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/22 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson SR Garner, seconded by Member TP Grace: That the Rodney Local Board:
a) thank Holly Ryan for her presentation on the development of the Helensville War Memorial Hall basement and the possibility of incorporating lift access. |
10 Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
11 Notices of Motion
There were no notices of motion.
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Letitia McColl (Senior Engagement Advisor, Auckland Council Property Limited) in attendance for this item. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/23 MOVED by Chairperson BM Steele, seconded by Member PH Pirrie: That the Rodney Local Board: a) defer the item on ‘site proposed for divestment – 35 Mill Road, Helensville’ subject to more information being provided about the proposal and request that the Manager of Solid Waste attend a local board workshop about the current and future needs of the recycle centre based at 35 Mill Road, Helensville.
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Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions – Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 |
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Phillip Curtis (Senior Swimming Pool Specialist) in attendance for this item. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/24 MOVED by Member WW Flaunty, seconded by Deputy Chairperson SR Garner: That the Rodney Local Board: a) receive the applications by: i) Nadia and Josh Norton, 44 Oraha Road, Kumeu ii) Shelley Kingsley and Katerina Roti, 84 School Road, Waimauku iii) Adam and Lisa Lawson, 23 Tarrant Road, Woodhill iv) Christopher Barlow and Tina Milina, 646 Ridge Road, Albany v) Mark Thetford, 251 Pebblebrook Road, Wainui vi) Mark Peter Mortlock, 335 Whitehills Road, RD1 Silverdale vii) Ken and Karen Skinner, 121 Brick Bay Drive, Sandspit
b) GRANT THE APPLICATION by Nadia and Josh Norton, 44 Oraha Road, Kumeu for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool subject to the exemption being personal to the applicant at the above address and the pool remaining in the same location as the day of inspection and subject to NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3.10 ‘Above-ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive: 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 of 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. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/25 MOVED by Member BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Member PH Pirrie: That the Rodney Local Board: c) GRANT THE APPLICATION for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 by Shelley Kingsley and Katerina Roti, 84 School Road, RD1, Waimauku to allow a bird aviary to remain inside the fenced pool area until all the existing birds die and the aviary will then be removed.
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Resolution number RD/2015/26 MOVED by Member WW Flaunty, seconded by Member TP Grace: That the Rodney Local Board: d) GRANT THE APPLICATION by Adam and Lisa Lawson, 23 Tarrant Hill, Woodhill for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool subject to the exemption being personal to the applicant at the above address and the pool remaining in the same location as the day of inspection and subject to NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3.10 ‘Above-ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive: 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 of 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.
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Resolution number RD/2015/27 MOVED by Member JG McLean, seconded by Member BP Houlbrooke: That the Rodney Local Board: e) GRANT THE APPLICATION by Christopher Barlow and Tina Milina, 646 Ridge Road, Coatesville for a special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for a swimming pool to include the doors from the dwelling to form part of the pool barrier subject to the doors that open into the pool area (not including the sliding door) being fitted with self-closing devices and the latches being at 1.5m and subject to the removal of the tie backs from the outside of the doors that open into the pool area.
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Resolution number RD/2015/28 MOVED by Member WW Flaunty, seconded by Member JG McLean: That the Rodney Local Board: f) GRANT THE APPLICATION by Mark Thetford, 251 Pebblebrook Road, Wainui for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool subject to the exemption being personal to the applicant at the above address and the pool being moved at least 1.2m from the wooden fence with a climbable rail and subject to NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3.10 ‘Above-ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive: 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 of 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.
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Resolution number RD/2015/29 MOVED by Member BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Member WW Flaunty: That the Rodney Local Board: g) DECLINE THE APPLICATION BY Mark Peter Mortlock, 335 Whitehills Road, RD1, Silverdale for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for the immediate swimming pool area to be altered from the approved building consent and a request to include doors and windows from the dwelling (French and bi-fold) to form part of the swimming pool barrier. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/30 MOVED by Member WW Flaunty, seconded by Member JG McLean: That the Rodney Local Board: h) GRANT THE APPLICATION by Ken and Karen Skinner, 121 Brick Bay Drive, Sandspit for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool subject to the exemption being personal to the applicant at the above address and the pool remaining in the same location as the day of inspection and subject to NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3.10 ‘Above-ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive: 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 of 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. i) agree to note the confidential status of Attachments A – G of item 13. |
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James Field (Strategic Initiatives Project Manager, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development) in attendance for this item. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/31 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson SR Garner, seconded by Chairperson BM Steele: That the Rodney Local Board: a) approves the grant of a licence to occupy 1 Baxter Street, Warkworth to Matakana Coast Tourism for the purpose of delivering visitor information and services. b) notes that the term proposed for the licence to occupy is three (3) years from 1 April 2015 at a proposed annual rent of $1.00. c) notes that the proposed licence to occupy will contain a 90 day termination clause to provide flexibility for the future plans for the building. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/32 MOVED by Chairperson BM Steele, seconded by Member WW Flaunty: That the Rodney Local Board: d) request that the local board chairperson and the chairperson of the Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee work with Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development on communications regarding the reasons for Matakana Coast Tourism taking over the Warkworth i-site. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/33 MOVED by Member BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Deputy Chairperson SR Garner: That the Rodney Local Board: a) Workshop record for 2 March 2015 be accepted. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/34 MOVED by Chairperson BM Steele, seconded by Member BP Houlbrooke: That the Rodney Local Board: a) receive the Deputation/Public Forum Update. |
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Rodney Local Board feedback to the draft Regional Land Transport Plan |
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Resolution number RD/2015/35 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson SR Garner, seconded by Member JG McLean: That the Rodney Local Board: a) endorse the local board’s feedback to the draft Regional Land Transport Plan. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/36 MOVED by Member JG McLean, seconded by Member TP Grace: That the Rodney Local Board: a) nominates Member Steele 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) confirms that conference attendance including travel and accommodation will be paid for in accordance with the current Auckland Council Elected Member Expense Policy. |
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Kevin Marriott (Manager Community Facilities), Steven Davey (Sponsors Representative), Michael Cairns (Senior Projects Manager) and Peter Loud (Senior Community Facilities Advisor) in attendance for this item. |
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Resolution number RD/2015/37 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson SR Garner, seconded by Member WW Flaunty: That the Rodney Local Board: a) receive the report on the Warkworth Town Hall Restoration. b) note that, due to the commercially sensitive nature of the tender exercise an additional report discussing these matters and providing financial context will be presented to the local board as a confidential item to support decision making. c) acknowledge the fundraising efforts of the Warkworth Town Hall Restoration Trust.
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20 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
Resolution number RD/2015/38 MOVED by Member WW Flaunty, seconded by Member TP Grace: That the Rodney Local Board: a) exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting. b) agree that Kevin Marriott (Manager, Community Facilities, C1 and C2), Steven Davey (Sponsors Representative, C2), Michael Cairns (Senior Projects Manager, C2) and Peter Loud (Senior Community Facilities Advisor, C1 and C2) be permitted to remain for Confidential Items C1, ‘Helensville Hall Basement redevelopment budget’ and C2 ‘Warkworth Town hall Restoration Confidential Commercial Considerations’ after the public has been excluded, because of their knowledge of negotiations which will help the Rodney 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:
13 Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions – Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 - Attachments a - G
C1 Helensville Hall Basement redevelopment budget
C2 Rodney Local Board – Warkworth Town Hall Restoration Confidential Commercial Considerations
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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6.10pm 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.
6.50pm The public was re-admitted.
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It was resolved while the public was excluded:
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c) agree that the report and resolutions on the Helensville Hall Basement redevelopment budget report remain confidential. |
6.50 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 Rodney Local Board HELD ON
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