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, 23 February 2016 at 9.30am.

 

 

present

 

Chairperson

Andrew Baker

 

 

 

Deputy Chairperson

Jill Naysmith

 

 

 

Members

Alan Cole

 

 

 

 

Brendon Crompton

 

 

 

 

Angela Fulljames

 

 

 

 

Sarah Higgins

From 9.35am Part Item 8.1

 

 

Murray Kay

Until 11.48am Item 33

 

 

 

Dr Lyn Murphy

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABSENT

 

Member

Malcolm Bell

On leave

 

 

 

 


Franklin Local Board

23 February 2016

 

 

1          Welcome

 

The Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present.

 

2              Apologies

 

Resolution number FR/2016/1

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

That the Franklin Local Board accepts the apology from Member Malcolm Bell for absence and Member Sarah Higgins for lateness.

CARRIED

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

4             Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number FR/2016/2

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson AJ Naysmith, seconded by Member MA Kay:  

That the Franklin Local Board confirms the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 15 December 2015, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

Motion

Resolution number FR/2016/3

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

That the Franklin Local Board approves the requests for leave of absence from Members Malcolm Bell and Angela Fulljames.

CARRIED

 

6          Acknowledgements

Motion

Resolution number FR/2016/4

MOVED by Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AJ Naysmith:  

That the Franklin Local Board acknowledges the following achievements:

a)    New Year’s Honour of Officer New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for Dianne Glen JP (Pukekohe)

b)    New Year’s honour of Queens Service Medal (QSM) for Kevin Drummond (Waiuku)

c)    Gold star for 25 years’ service for Dave Little (Pukekohe Fire Brigade)

d)    Double gold star for 50 years’ service for Mike Culpan (Waiuku Fire Brigade)

e)    Gold star for 25 years’ service for Bryan Irvine (Maramarua & Kaiaua Rural Fire)

f)     Gold start for 25 years’ service for Howard Cole (Maramarua Rural Fire)

CARRIED

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Clevedon Trails : Update on group activities for the development and planning of trails in Clevedon

 

Resolution number FR/2016/5

MOVED by Member AM Fulljames, seconded by Member LM Murphy:  

That the Franklin Local Board thanks Josephine Elworthy and the other representatives from the Clevedon Trails group, Gregory Heap (Hosken Associates for Conmara Farms) and Margaret Horsburgh from the NZ Walking Access Commission for their attendance.

CARRIED

 

 

8.2

Franklin County Archers - lease at Stone Quarry Road reserve

 

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

There was no public forum.

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

 

12

Tutaenui Stream Esplanade Reserve - Proposed Pump Station Emergency Overflow Structure

 

Resolution number FR/2016/6

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

That the Franklin Local Board endorses the granting of an easement to Watercare Services over part of Lot 5 DP (Computer Freehold Register NA118A/455), for a wastewater outfall structure as shown on the plan titled Buckland Wastewater Pumping Station DPBUK Pump Station, General Arrangement, drawing 2012254.001Issue:1, prepared by Becca and dated 18 September 2015.

CARRIED

 


 

13

Cloverlea Drainage Reserve – Proposed Wastewater Pipe Installation

 

Resolution number FR/2016/7

MOVED by Member BS Crompton, seconded by Member LM Murphy:  

That the Franklin Local Board endorses the granting of an easement to Wai Shing Limited over part of Cloverlea Reserve (Lot 1 DP 89359), for a wastewater pipeline as shown on the plan titled Subdivision at Rowles Road Pukekohe Design Plans 6 & 8, Drawing 317965-9 sheets 9 and 11 of 17, revision E, prepared by The Surveying Company and dated December 2015.

CARRIED

 

 

14

Revocation of resolution number FR/2014/145 - Landowner Approval, Ray Fausett Reserve

 

Resolution number FR/2016/8

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member MA Kay:  

a)      That the Franklin Local Board revokes resolution FR/2014/145 regarding landowner approval for a stormwater attenuation project at Ray Fausett Reserve.

b)      That the Franklin Local Board notes that any stormwater attenuation project will take place on the portion of Ray Fausett Reserve set aside for stormwater management.

c)      That the Franklin Local Board grants landowner approval for a temporary works area and for minor earthworks and landscaping associated with the stormwater area over the recreation reserve portion of Ray Fausett reserve relating to future works on the stormwater reserve.

CARRIED

 

 

15

Ecological Survey and Prioritisation of Biodiversity Management on Local Parks within the Franklin Local Board Area

 

Resolution number FR/2016/9

MOVED by Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Member AM Fulljames:  

That the Franklin Local Board endorses the Ecological Survey and Prioritisation of Biodiversity Management on Local Parks within the Franklin Local Board area as a tool to help inform future investment in biodiversity management projects on local parks.

CARRIED

 

 

16

Cancellation of vesting of reserve at 24R Mercer Street Drury

 

Resolution number FR/2016/10

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

That the Franklin Local Board supports and recommends to the Parks Recreation and Sport Committee the cancellation of the vesting of the recreation reserve at 24R Mercer Street Drury, being Part Allotment 404 Parish of Opaheke, comprising 2187m2, so that the management of the reserve can be transferred to the Department of Conservation.

CARRIED


 

17

Waiuku Sports Park Partnership - concept for the development of the Waiuku Sports Park

 

Resolution number FR/2016/11

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

a)      That the Franklin Local Board endorses the Concept Plan for the Waiuku Sports Park development as attached to these minutes.

b)      That the Franklin Local Board endorses the general principles of the Waiuku Sports Park partnership agreement between the Waiuku Districts Rugby Club, Waiuku College/Ministry of Education and Auckland Council, being:

i)       improved community outcomes

ii)      easier access to open spaces

iii)     greater use of open spaces

iv)     fit for purpose network of facilities to enable physical activity, recreation and sport at all levels

v)      encourage greater use of existing non-council facilities.

c)      That Member Crompton be appointed to represent the Franklin Local Board on the Waiuku Sports Park project control group and Member Cole be the alternate.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Updated concept plan for Waiuku Sports Park development

 

 

18

Disposal recommendation report

 

Resolution number FR/2016/12

MOVED by Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Member MA Kay:  

a)      That the Franklin Local Board does not support Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to dispose of 37 Tobin Street, Pukekohe on the basis that they were purchased to provide a green field in an urban setting.

b)      That the Franklin Local Board does not support Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to dispose of 27 Tobin Street, Pukekohe on the basis that they were purchased to provide a green field in an urban setting.

c)      That the Franklin Local Board endorses Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to dispose of section 1 SO 417727 Middleton Road, Drury;

d)      That the Franklin Local Board endorses Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to revoke the reserve status and dispose of Lot 19 DP 62409 Crisp Avenue, Pukekohe; and

e)      That the Franklin Local Board endorses Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to revoke the reserve status and dispose of 270 Flanagan Road, Drury.

CARRIED

 


 

19

Franklin Local Board Quick Response Round Three 2015/2016

 

Resolution number FR/2016/13

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

That the Franklin Local Board agrees to fund the following quick response round three grant application as follows:

Applicant

Focus

Project Title

Total Requested

Grants/ Declines

Beachlands Chartered Club, Fishing Section

Events

Beachlands Chartered Club Annual Fishing Competition

$527.00

Grants $527.00

 

CARRIED

 

 

Secretarial note:    The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10.35am and reconvened the meeting at 10.45am.

 

 

20

Franklin Events Forum

 

Resolution number FR/2016/14

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

That the Franklin Local Board defers the Franklin events forum to the March business meeting when an officer is able to be in attendance to respond to questions.

CARRIED

 

 

21

Allocation of Community Arts Initiatives Funding 2015-16

 

Resolution number FR/2016/15

MOVED by Member AM Fulljames, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AJ Naysmith:  

a)      That the Franklin Local Board approves the allocation of up to $30,000 from the Community Arts Initiatives budget, subject to the satisfaction of the community services portfolio holders, for the purpose of:

i)       engaging a community arts broker $25,000; and

ii)      delivering a community arts forum $5,000.

b)      That the Franklin Local Board delegates approval of the final scope of the community arts broker services to the community services portfolio holders, including the agreement of key outcomes.

c)      That the Franklin Local Board notes that there is $20,000 unallocated (LDI) available for further community arts initiatives in 2015/16.

CARRIED

Secretarial Note: Pursuant to standing order 3.15.5 Member Lyn Murphy requested her vote against the above motions be recorded.

 


 

Precedence of Business

Resolution number FR/2016/16

MOVED by Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AJ Naysmith:  

That the Franklin Local Board agree that Items 23 to 27 (Road Naming reports) be accorded precedence at this time.

CARRIED

 

22

Performance Report for the Franklin Local Board for the quarter ending December 2015

 

Resolution number FR/2016/17

MOVED by Member BS Crompton, seconded by Member AM Fulljames:  

That the Franklin Local Board notes the updates in the Performance Report for the financial quarter ended 31 December 2015.

CARRIED

 

 

23

New Road Name Approval for a residential subdivision, naming the cul-de-sac off the extension of Prado Drive, Pukekohe.

 

Resolution number FR/2016/18

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member BS Crompton:  

That the Franklin Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, approves the road name ‘Waitahu Rise’, proposed by the Applicant, for the new road created by way of subdivision at a cul-de-sac off the extension off Prado Drive, Pukekohe.

CARRIED

 

 

24

New Road Name Approval for a residential subdivision, naming a Road and a Private Way off Anselmi Ridge Road.

 

Resolution number FR/2016/19

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member BS Crompton:  

That the Franklin Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, approves the road name ‘Nanjing Road’, and the Private Way name ‘Kato Way’ proposed by the Applicant, for the new Road and Private Way created by way of subdivision at 18–36 Anselmi Ridge Road, Pukekohe.

CARRIED

 

 

25

New Road Name Approval for the 73 lot residential subdivision by Pukekohe Trustees Limited at 246 Victoria Street West, Pukekohe

 

Resolution number FR/2016/20

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member BS Crompton:  

That the Franklin Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, approves the road names ‘Makatiti Street’, ‘Matawai Puna Drive’ and ‘O Ruamano Crescent’, proposed by the applicant, for the three new roads created by way of subdivision at 246 Victoria Street West, Pukekohe.

CARRIED

 

26

New Road Name Approval for the residential subdivision by Spinnaker Bay Ltd at 117 Third View Avenue, Beachlands

 

Resolution number FR/2016/21

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member BS Crompton:  

That the Franklin Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, approves the road name ‘Valkyrie Lane’, proposed by the Applicant, for the new road created by way of subdivision at 117 Third View Avenue, Beachlands.

CARRIED

 

 

27

New Road Name Approval for residential subdivision by Kia to Ohana Co Ltd. at 211 Whitford-Maraetai Road, Whitford

 

Resolution number FR/2016/22

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member BS Crompton:  

That the Franklin Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, approves the road name ‘Matthias Place’, proposed by the Applicant, for the new road created by way of subdivision at 221 Whitford-Maraetai Road.

CARRIED

 

 

28

Auckland Transport Update – February 2016

 

Resolution number FR/2016/23

MOVED by Member BS Crompton, seconded by Member LM Murphy:  

a)    That the Franklin Local Board notes the updates in the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update – February 2016’ and the attached issues register from Auckland Transport’s Elected Member Relationship Manager (South).

b)    That the Franklin Local Board approves an additional $58,508 allocation towards project #479 Waiuku pavers replacement (Stage 1) from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to allow completion of the project, and notes the new total project cost being $241,408.

c)    That the Franklin Local Board approves the donation of the old pavers to the Waiuku Business & Development Association, on the proviso the funds generated from the sale are used for an electronic community noticeboard, noting should the project not go ahead the funds cannot be spent without the approval of the Franklin Local Board.

CARRIED

 

 

29

Auckland Transport quarterly update to local boards, for the period 1 October to 31 December 2015

 

Resolution number FR/2016/24

MOVED by Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Member A Cole:  

a)     That the Franklin Local Board notes the updates in the Auckland Transport quarterly report for the period 1 October to 31 December 2015.

b)     That the Franklin Local Board requests Auckland Transport provide additional and later train services between Papakura and Pukekohe.

CARRIED

 

30

Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

Resolution number FR/2016/25

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

That the Franklin Local Board notes the Governance Forward Work Calendar for Franklin to September 2016.

CARRIED

 

 

31

Urgent Decision of the Franklin Local Board : Landowner approval for temporary use of Clive Howe Reserve, Patumahoe for recycling drop off

 

Resolution number FR/2016/26

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member SJR Higgins:  

That the Franklin Local Board notes the following urgent decision:

Landowner approval for temporary use of Clive Howe Reserve, Patumahoe for        recycling drop off

That the Franklin Local Board grants landowner approval for the use of the car park at Clive Howe Reserve, Patumahoe, as a temporary recycling drop-off point, initially on a fortnightly basis but subject to change depending on the level of service required, commencing January 2016.

CARRIED

 

 

32

Franklin Local Board Workshop Notes

 

Resolution number FR/2016/27

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

That the Franklin Local Board receives the workshop notes for 2 February and
9 February 2016.

CARRIED

 

 

33        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.  

 


 

34        Procedural motion to exclude the public

Resolution number FR/2016/28

MOVED by Member MA Kay, seconded by Member SJR Higgins:  

That the Franklin Local Board excludes 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:

C1       Special Housing Areas: Tranche 10

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(b)(ii) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.

In particular, the report contains commercially sensitive information and information that could potentially give parties a commercial advantage if released..

s7(2)(c)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied.

In particular, the report contains commercially sensitive information and information that could potentially give parties a commercial advantage if released.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

 

 

 

C2       Glenbrook War Memorial Hall Boundary Change

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

In particular, the report contains information about land that council may acquire for open space purposes.

s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

In particular, the report contains information about land that council may acquire for open space purposes.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

CARRIED

 

 

11.48 am         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.

 

12.03 pm         The public was re-admitted.

 

 

restatementS

 

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

 

C1

Special Housing Areas: Tranche 10

 

Resolution number FR/2016/29

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

b)      That the Franklin Local Board confirms there be no restatement of this confidential report, attachments or resolutions.

CARRIED

 


 

C2

Glenbrook War Memorial Hall Boundary Change

 

Resolution number FR/2016/30

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

c)      That the Franklin Local Board confirm there be no restatement of this confidential report, attachments or resolutions for the acquisition of land for public open space until settlement of the boundary change, and only then is the resolution to be restated.

CARRIED

 

 

12.03pm                                             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:.........................................................................

 

 

 

CHAIRPERSON:........................................................