Waiheke Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Waiheke Local Board held in the Local Board Office, 10 Belgium Street, Ostend, Waiheke on Thursday, 26 October 2017 at 5.15pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Paul Walden

 

 

 

Deputy Chairperson

Cath Handley

From 5:32pm

Item 9.3

 

Members

Shirin Brown

 

 

 

 

John Meeuwsen

 

 

 

 

Bob Upchurch

 

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

Councillor

Mike Lee

Until 6:58pm

  Item 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Waiheke Local Board

26 October 2017

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

Chairperson Paul Walden opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present. Member Shirin Brown led the meeting with a karakia.

 

2          Apologies

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/159

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Member J Meeuwsen:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      accept the apology from Deputy Chair C Handley for lateness.

CARRIED

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/160

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Member J Meeuwsen:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 28 September 2017, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

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.

 

9          Public Forum

 

9.1

Connected Media Charitable Trust- Helena Muhammad

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/161

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Member J Meeuwsen:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      thank Helena Muhammad for her attendance and presentation.

b)      note the tabled document and attach it to the minutes.

CARRIED

 

A copy of the tabled document has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and

can be viewed on Auckland Council’s website.

 

Attachments

a     9.1 Connected Media Charitable Trust- Helena Muhammad

 

 

9.2

Omiha Welfare and Recreation Society - David Malan

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/162

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Member J Meeuwsen:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      thank David Malan for his attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

9.3

Waiheke Dive and Snorkel Ltd - Adam Whatton

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/163

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Member B Upchurch:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      thank Adam Whatton for his attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

9.4

Management of coastal erosion at Picnic Bay - Pam Nash

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/164

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member B Upchurch:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      thank Pam Nash for her attendance and presentation.

b)      note the tabled photo and attach it to the minutes.

CARRIED

 

A copy of the tabled document has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and

can be viewed on Auckland Council’s website.

 

Attachments

a     9.4 Picnic Bay Photo - Pam Nash

 

 

9.5

Artworks Theatre funding application - Teresa Sokolich and Harriet Crampton

 

Teresa Sokolich, Manager of Artworks Theatre, and Harriet Crampton were in attendance to speak to the board about the Artworks Theatre funding application.

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/165

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member J Meeuwsen:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)         thank Teresa Sokolich and Harriet Crampton for their attendance and             presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

9.6

Crescent Rd East access way easement request - Barry Kaye and Martin Poulsen

 

Barry Kaye and Martin Poulsen were in attendance to speak to Item 18 Land owner approval for grant of easement over 77 Crescent Road East, Waiheke Island and for approval in principle to seal the portion of 77 Crescent Road East within the easement area.

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/166

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Member B Upchurch:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)         thank Barry Kaye and Martin Poulsen for their attendance and             presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

9.7

Spraying on Waiheke - Ross Gillespie

 

Ross Gillespie was in attendance to speak to the board about spraying on Waiheke.

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/167

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Member J Meeuwsen:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)         thank Ross Gillespie for his attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

9.8

Waiheke Working Sail Charitable Trust funding application - Bruce Scott

 

Bruce Scott was in attendance to speak to the Waiheke Working Sail Charitable Trust funding application.

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/168

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Member J Meeuwsen:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)         thank Bruce Scott for his attendance and presentation.

b)         note the tabled documents and attach them to the minutes.

CARRIED

 

A copy of the tabled document has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and

can be viewed on Auckland Council’s website.

 

Attachments

a     9.8 Updated funding application Waiheke Working Sail Charitable Trust - Bruce Scott

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

12

Councillor's update

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/169

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Handley:  

That the Waiheke Local Board

a)       note the verbal update from the Waitemata and Gulf Ward Councillor, Mike Lee.

 

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note: The Chair with the consent of the meeting accorded Item 16: Management of Coastal Erosion at Picnic Bay precedence at this time.

 

16

Management of Coastal Erosion at Picnic Bay

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/170

MOVED by Member J Meeuwsen, seconded by Member B Upchurch:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      grant land owner approval for the build of a 75m section of rock revetment sea wall along the edge of Picnic Bay Reserve (as identified in attachment A) conditional upon the applicant entering into an agreement with the council clearly identifying respective roles and responsibilities and expressly providing that the applicant will be liable for the cost of building the sea wall structure, and authorise staff to negotiate and prepare the agreement.

b)      consider making a financial contribution towards the build of a rock revetment sea wall extending along the coastal edge at Picnic Bay Reserve and adjoining esplanade reserve. 

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note: The Chair with the consent of the meeting accorded Item 14: Waiheke Local Grants, Round One 2017/2018 grant applications precedence at this time.

 

14

Waiheke Local Grants, Round One 2017/2018 grant applications

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/171

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Handley:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      consider the applications listed in Table One and agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in this round.

Table One: Waiheke Local Board Round One, Quick Response applications

App  ID

Applicant

Project

 Total amount requested

 Total amount allocated

LG1818-107

Rowena Baines

under the umbrella of WICOSS Waiheke Island Council of Social Services

Towards the production costs for a 10 day film shoot

 $      8,840.00

 $                 -  

Decline - The project is of a lower priority in an oversubscribed round

LG1818-113

The Artworks Theatre Inc

Towards venue hire, marketing and workshops for community groups

 $    15,000.00

 $      7,500.00

LG1818-115

Connected Media Trust

Towards a one day film making workshop

 $      4,938.00

 $                 -

Decline - Limited evidence provided of demand within the Waiheke Local Board area 

LG1818-103

Waiheke Community Childcare Centre

Towards the planning, field work, compilation and printing of a publication about Ostend Market

 $      8,600.00

 $                 -  

Decline - The project is of a lower priority in an oversubscribed round

LG1818-104

Waiheke Island Toy Library Incorporated

Towards providing volunteer reimbursement

 $      5,200.00

 $                 -

Decline Operational costs are a lower priority in the local board grants programme -  

LG1818-109

Onetangi Residents Association Incorporated

Towards upgrading stage and general lighting, make safe and remove wiring in ceiling area of Onetangi Hall

 $      5,025.00

 $      3,500.00

LG1818-111

Omiha Welfare and Recreation Society

Towards one year’s supply for rat bait stations, additional bait stations and administration costs for project

 $      4,000.00

 $      4,000.00

LG1818-114

One Green Nut Limited

Towards initial set up and trial phase of four reverse vending machines

 $    30,000.00

 $                 -  

Decline due to there being more appropriate funds available

LG1818-105

Waiheke Working Sail Charitable Trust

Towards the purchase and installation of the engine, stern tube, propeller shaft and propeller.

 $    23,204.00

 $                 -  

Decline - The project is of a lower priority in an oversubscribed round

Total

 

 

 $  104,807.00

 $      15,000.00

 

 Table Two: Local Board Round One, multiboard applications

App ID

Applicant

Project

 Total amount requested

 Total amount allocated

LG1806-138

New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust trading as New Zealand Dance Company

Towards the "NZDC Youth & Community Engagement Programme".

 $  7,500.00

 $             - 

Decline - Limited local community outcomes identified
 

LG1809-102

TM (2016) Ltd

Towards initial printing costs for Te Reo Māori resources

 $  3,000.00

 $             -  

Decline - Limited local community outcomes identified

Total

 

 

 $10,500.00

 $             -  

 

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note: The Chair with the consent of the meeting accorded Item 17: Landowner approval for permit to temporarily trade at Little Oneroa Beach Reserve, 205 Ocean View Road, Waiheke  precedence at this time.

 

17

Landowner approval for permit to temporarily trade at Little Oneroa Beach Reserve, 205 Ocean View Road, Waiheke 

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/172

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Member J Meeuwsen:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      grant landowner approval to the owner of Waiheke Dive and Snorkel Limited, to trade for three months on 9m² of land, being part of Little Oneroa Beach Reserve, 205 Ocean View Road, Waiheke, legally described as Lot 343 Deposited Plan 22849 as shown in Attachment D.

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note: The Chair with the consent of the meeting accorded Item 18: Land owner approval for grant of easement over 77 Crescent Road East, Waiheke Island and for approval in principle to seal the portion of 77 Crescent Road East within the easement area precedence at this time.

 

18

Land owner approval for grant of easement over 77 Crescent Road East, Waiheke Island and for approval in principle to seal the portion of 77 Crescent Road East within the easement area

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/173

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Member J Meeuwsen:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)         support the granting of land owner approval for the proposed easement over             77 Crescent Road East, Waiheke in favour of lots 6-13 of the proposed new             development at 306 Sea View Road subject to the applicant, the Waiheke Local             Board and council officers reaching agreement on easement conditions and             improvements to all or parts of 77 Crescent Road East including the walkway             to Hill Road, and on the creation of connecting public pedestrian easements             over proposed Lot 26 to the northern end and south eastern boundaries of Lot             26 as part of the subdivision application.

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note: the order of business resumed at Item 13: Auckland Transport Waiheke Local Board update - October 2017.

 

13

Auckland Transport Waiheke Local Board update - October 2017

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/174

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Member J Meeuwsen:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      note the Auckland Transport Waiheke Local Board update - October 2017.

b)      request Auckland Transport to allocate the space in the keyhole for Auckland Transport Metro Buses and Small Passenger Service Vehicles (which are available for hire) only.

c)      note that parking will be provided for other transport operators at the area of the carpark as per attached diagram, subject to it being developed and available to users by the date that the keyhole changes come into effect.

CARRIED

 

A copy of the tabled document has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and

can be viewed on Auckland Council’s website.

 

Attachments

a     Item 13 - Diagram showing proposed new location for Matiatia tour shuttles pick up and drop off

 

Secretarial Note: Item 14: Waiheke Local Grants, Round One 2017/2018 grant applications after Item 12: Councillor’s Update.

 

15

Ecological Survey of Proposed Marine Reserves on Waiheke Island

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/175

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Handley:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      note the report on Ecological Survey of Proposed Marine Reserves on Waiheke         Island.

b)      thank the Hauraki Gulf Conservation Trust for facilitating and supporting the             research project.

c)      circulate the report for information to the Auckland Council Environment and           Community Committee and the Hauraki Gulf Forum and make it available        online on the Waiheke Local Board page of the Council website.

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note: Item 16: Management of Coastal Erosion at Picnic Bay, Item 17: Landowner approval for permit to temporarily trade at Little Oneroa Beach Reserve, 205 Ocean View Road, Waiheke and Item 18: Land owner approval for grant of easement over 77 Crescent Road East, Waiheke Island and for approval in principle to seal the portion of 77 Crescent Road East within the easement area were taken after Item 12: Councillor’s Update.

19

Land owner approval for the construction of two concrete footpaths on Rangihoua/Onetangi Sports Park

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/176

MOVED by Member B Upchurch, seconded by Member J Meeuwsen:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      approve the land owner approval application from the Waiheke Historical Society for the construction of two concrete footpaths on Rangihoua/Onetangi Sports Park.

CARRIED

 

 

20

Land owner approval for the installation of informative biosecurity signage

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/177

MOVED by Member J Meeuwsen, seconded by Chairperson P Walden:  

That the Waiheke Local Board has been consulted and:

a)      support the landowner application from Council’s Biosecurity team, for the installation of informative biosecurity signage at high use recreational boat ramps, wharves and jetties and key locations.

b)      delegate Chairperson P Walden and Member B Upchurch to confirm final  locations and sign sizes following a site visit.

c)      support the Manager Land Advisory Services, Stakeholder and Land Advisory, Community Facilities exercising their delegation to execute the landowner consent.

CARRIED

 

 

21

Locally Driven Initiatives 2017/2018 funding allocation for Alison Park water bore and Artworks Theatre fire escape

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/178

MOVED by Member J Meeuwsen, seconded by Member B Upchurch:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      receive the findings of the site investigation into the reinstatement of the water bore at Alison Park.

b)      approve LDI 2017/2018 capex funding of up to $5,000 to progress stage one design and consent for the water bore reinstatement at Alison Park.

c)      approve LDI 2017/2018 capex funding of up to $20,000 to progress stage one design and consent for the Artworks Theatre new fire escape doors and stairs.

 

CARRIED

 

 

22

Waiheke pool investigations

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/179

MOVED by Member B Upchurch, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Handley:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      approve the allocation of up to $10,000 in unallocated LDI opex funding for Ignite Architects to undertake a bulk and location assessment and provide options to locate a community swimming pool on Ministry of Education land at Te Huruhi Primary School and/or Waiheke High School.

b)      note the Waiheke Community Pool Incorporated’s correspondence dated 24 October 2017 and attach it to the minutes.

CARRIED

 

A copy of the tabled document has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and

can be viewed on Auckland Council’s website.

 

Attachments

a          Waiheke Community Pool Incorporated letter to local board 24 October 2017

 

 

 

23

Review of representation arrangements - process

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/180

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Handley:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      delegate to Member S Brown to provide comments on the proposed process for conducting the review of representation arrangements.

CARRIED

 

 

24

Board member's report

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/181

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Handley:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      note Board Member S Brown’s report.

CARRIED

 

 

25

Chairperson's report

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/182

MOVED by Member J Meeuwsen, seconded by Member B Upchurch:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      note the verbal report from Chairperson P Walden on the impact of the double decker buses on the road corridor and outcome of the meeting with the board of directors of Fullers.

CARRIED

 

 

26

List of resource consents

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/183

MOVED by Chairperson P Walden, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Handley:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      note the lists of resource consents lodged related to Waiheke Island from 9 to 16 September, 16 to 22 September, 23 to 29 September, 30 September to 6 October and 7 to 13 October 2017.

CARRIED

 

 

27

Governance forward work programme

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/184

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Chairperson P Walden:  

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a)      note the Governance Forward Work Programme.

CARRIED

 

 

28

Waiheke Local Board workshop record of proceedings

 

Resolution number WHK/2017/185

MOVED by Member B Upchurch, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Handley:  

That the Waiheke Local Board

a)      note the record of proceedings of the Waiheke Local Board workshops held   on          21 September, 5 October and 12 October 2017.

CARRIED

  

 

29        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.  

 

 

The Deputy Chairperson closed the meeting with the following karakia.

Waiho i te toipoto kaua i te toiroa

Let us keep close together, not far apart

 

 

8.31 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 Waiheke Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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