Rodney Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Rodney Local Board held in the Council Chamber, Orewa Service Centre, 50 Centreway Road, Orewa on Thursday, 16 March 2017 at 2.00pm.
Chairperson |
Beth Houlbrooke |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Phelan Pirrie |
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Members |
Brent Bailey |
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Tessa Berger |
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Cameron Brewer |
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Louise Johnston |
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Allison Roe, MBE |
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Colin Smith |
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Brenda Steele |
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ALSO PRESENT
Councillor |
Greg Sayers |
from 2.55pm (item 13) |
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Rodney Local Board 16 March 2017 |
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1 Welcome
The Chairperson opened the meeting and welcomed all those in attendance.
2 Apologies
3 Declaration of Interest
Member Pirrie declared a conflict of interest in regard to item 12 ‘Disposals recommendation report’ due to business interests.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number RD/2017/34 MOVED by Member B Steele, seconded by Member B Bailey: That the Rodney Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 16 February 2017, 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.
8 Deputations
8.1 |
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No one was in attendance for this item. |
8.2 |
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Hana Blackmore addressed the local board on the environmental effects of glyphosate. Ms Blackmore gave a PowerPoint presentation and tabled a written document. A copy of the PowerPoint and tabled presentation has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. |
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Resolution number RD/2017/35 MOVED by Member A Roe, seconded by Member T Berger: That the Rodney Local Board: a) thank Hana Blackmore for her deputation on the environmental effects of glyphosate. |
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a Glyphosate presentation b Glyphosate PowerPoint |
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Fritha Taylor and Kathryn Boyes of Riverhead Playgroup spoke in support of a lease and licence to occupy a building at Riverhead War Memorial Park. The matter was the subject of a report on the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee later in the day. |
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Resolution number RD/2017/36 MOVED by Member B Steele, seconded by Deputy Chairperson P Pirrie: That the Rodney Local Board: a) thank the representatives from Riverhead Playgroup on their deputation regarding a community lease for the Riverhead Memorial Pavilion.
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Pete Sinton and Craig Walker addressed the local board on a range of matters regarding Kumeu-Huapai including structure planning, planning administration, transport, cleanfills and the Local Government Commission’s consultation on reorganisation proposals for Auckland. Mr Sinton and Mr Walker tabled written information, a copy of the information has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. |
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Resolution number RD/2017/37 MOVED by Member C Brewer, seconded by Deputy Chairperson P Pirrie: That the Rodney Local Board: a) thank the representatives from Kumeu-Huapai Residents and Ratepayers Association for their presentation, noting the chairperson will formally respond by letter to the key points raised, and that the local board encourages members of the association to provide feedback by 27 March to the 2017/2018 Annual Budget which will inform the local board’s advocacy to council for structure planning. |
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a Kumeu-Huapai Residents and Ratepayers Association b Kumeu traffic report |
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Representatives from Motutara Scout Group spoke in support of a proposal for the group to relocate a scout building on Blomfield Reserve in Waimauku. The representatives gave a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. |
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Resolution number RD/2017/38 MOVED by Member B Steele, seconded by Member B Bailey: That the Rodney Local Board: a) thank the representatives from Motutara Waimauku Scout Group for their presentation regarding an application for a lease at Blomfield Reserve, Waimauku to site a relocatable scout hall and construct a formed driveway and ancillary car parking space.
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a Motutara Scouts Update |
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.
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Note: Member Pirrie had declared an interest in this item and took no part in the discussion or voting. |
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That the Rodney Local Board: a) endorse Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to dispose of Section 1 SO 375381, adjacent to 493 State Highway 16, Kumeu. b) endorse Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to dispose of: i) Allotment 136 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; ii) Allotment 137 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; iii) Allotment 138 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; iv) Allotment 139 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; v) Allotment 140 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; vi) Allotment 141 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; and vii) Allotment 147 Kourawhero Parish, Woodcocks Road.
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The motion was put in parts. |
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MOVED by Chairperson B Houlbrooke, seconded by Member B Bailey: That the Rodney Local Board: a) endorse Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to dispose of Section 1 SO 375381, adjacent to 493 State Highway 16, Kumeu. The motion was LOST. LOST |
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MOVED by Member B Steele, seconded by Member C Smith: That the Rodney Local Board: a) do not endorse Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to dispose of Section 1 SO 375381, adjacent to 493 State Highway 16, Kumeu as the local board do not believe the information received is current and does not reflect the growth occurring in the North West corridor. The vote was declared EQUAL. The Chairperson exercised their casting vote against, so the motion was declared LOST.
LOST
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Resolution number RD/2017/39 MOVED by Chairperson B Houlbrooke, seconded by Member B Bailey: That the Rodney Local Board: a) endorse Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to dispose of: i) Allotment 136 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; ii) Allotment 137 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; iii) Allotment 138 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; iv) Allotment 139 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; v) Allotment 140 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; vi) Allotment 141 Ahuroa Parish, Woodcocks Road; and vii) Allotment 147 Kourawhero Parish, Woodcocks Road.
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Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) - Six monthly update (1 July to 31 December 2016) |
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Resolution number RD/2017/40 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson P Pirrie, seconded by Member B Bailey: That the Rodney Local Board: a) note the six-monthly report for the period of 1 July to 31 December 2016 from Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development.
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3.18pm the meeting adjourned.
4.10pm the meeting reconvened.
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Rod Sheridan (General Manager Community Facilities), Heidi Walkley (Heads of Contracts and Supplier Management), Janny Thompson (Area Manager Operational Management and Maintenance), Cheri Veza (Stakeholder Advisor) and Shona White (Business Coordinator) in attendance for this item. The chairperson advised that the meeting would have to go into public excluded as some parts of the information are still under negotiation. Mr Sheridan and Ms Walkley gave a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. |
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a Project 17 Auckland Council Maintenance Contracts PowerPoint |
4.35pm The public was excluded.
Resolution number RD/2017/41 MOVED by Member B Steele, seconded by Member C Smith: That the Rodney Local Board: a) exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting. b) agree that Rod Sheridan (General Manager Community Facilities), Heidi Walkley (Head of Contracts and Supplier Management), Cherie Veza (Stakeholder Advisor), Janny Thompson (Area Manager Operational Management and Maintenance) and Shona White (Business Coordinator) be permitted to remain for Confidential Item 14: Project 17 Auckland Council Maintenance Contracts after the public has been excluded, because of their knowledge of the subject matter 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: 14 Project 17 Auckland Council Maintenance Contracts - Attachment e - Supplier Specific Information and Attachment h - Contract Information
C1 Acquisition of land for open space - Wellsford
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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Resolution number RD/2017/42 MOVED by Member C Smith, seconded by Member A Roe: That the Rodney Local Board: a) agree that Councillor Sayers be permitted to remain for Item 14: Project 17 Auckland Council Maintenance Contracts and Confidential Item C1: Acquisition for open space – Wellsford.
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5.45pm The public was re-admitted.
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Resolution number RD/2017/43 MOVED by Member B Steele, seconded by Member B Bailey: That the Rodney Local Board: a) delegate to the chairperson and deputy chairperson the authority to provide formal feedback by 22 March 2017 on Project 17: · Standard and Enhanced Assets (Attachment C) · Full Facilities Contract Service Specifications (Attachment D) · Supplier Specific Information (Attachment E). |
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It was resolved while 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.
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Resolution number RD/2017/44 MOVED by Member B Steele, seconded by Deputy Chairperson P Pirrie: That the Rodney Local Board: a) agree to hold an additional meeting on Thursday, 4 May 2017 at 12.00pm in the Council Chamber, Orewa Service Centre, 50 Centreway Road, Orewa in order to meet annual plan timeframes.
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Councillor Sayers tabled a written document, a copy of which has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. |
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Resolution number RD/2017/45 MOVED by Member C Brewer, seconded by Member T Berger: That the Rodney Local Board: a) thank Cr Sayers for his update to the Rodney Local Board on the activities of the governing body.
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a Ward Councillor Update |
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Resolution number RD/2017/46 MOVED by Chairperson B Houlbrooke, seconded by Member B Bailey: That the Rodney Local Board: a) note the chairperson’s report.
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Resolution number RD/2017/47 MOVED by Member B Steele, seconded by Member C Brewer: That the Rodney Local Board: a) note the governance forward work calendar.
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Resolution number RD/2017/48 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson P Pirrie, seconded by Member B Bailey: That the Rodney Local Board: a) note the Deputation/Public Forum Update for the Rodney Local Board.
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Resolution number RD/2017/49 MOVED by Member B Steele, seconded by Member T Berger: That the Rodney Local Board: a) note the workshop records for Thursday, 9 February and Thursday, 2 March 2017.
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21 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
6.05 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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