Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

 

OPEN Minutes

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board held in the Totara Room, Level 1, Manukau Civic Building, 31-33 Manukau Station Road, Manukau on Tuesday, 19 March 2019 at 5.00pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Lotu Fuli

 

Deputy Chairperson

Ross Robertson, QSO, JP

 

Members

Apulu Reece Autagavaia

 

 

Dr Ashraf Choudhary, QSO, JP

 

 

Dawn Trenberth

 

 

ABSENT

 

 

Mary Gush

 

 

 

Donna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

19 March 2019

 

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

Chairperson L Fuli led the meeting in prayer.

 

 

2          Apologies

  

Resolution number OP/2019/17

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         accept the apology from Members M Gush and D Lee for absence.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Note:   Apologies from Councillor Efeso Collins and Councillor Alf Filipaina.

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number OP/2019/18

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member A Choudhary:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 19 February 2019, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

6.1

Geoff Moon

That the Ōtara -Papatoetoe Local Board recognize the significant contribution to rugby by Geoff Moon who has coached successfully junior representative teams, top senior clubs Otahuhu (Gallagher Shield) and Papatoetoe as well as the Blues Development side.  Geoff also coached in England, Argentina, Italy and passed away suddenly aged 52.  He is survived by his wife Angela and children Jessica, Sean and Dylan.

 

 

6.2

Dr Peter Uys

 

That the Ōtara -Papatoetoe Local Board recognize the significant contribution made to education over 47 years by Dr Peter Uys who retired on 15 March 2019 having been Principal of Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate from 2010 after joining the collegiate in 2003.

 

6.3

Ian Herbert (Herbie) Plummer

 

That the Ōtara -Papatoetoe Local Board recognize Ian Herbert Plummer for his contribution to cricket and rugby.  Ian taught at south Auckland schools wanting to make an impact on young people’s lives and was a volunteer at Kidz First Hospital.  Ian passed away in January 2019 aged 81.

 

6.4

In memory of our fallen Muslim brothers and sisters in Christchurch.

 

Our Ōtara -Papatoetoe Local Board wishes to pay tribute to all those who tragically lost their lives on Friday 15 March 2019. The massacre at the two mosques was a despicable act of terrorism. We are outraged by it. We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of so many innocent lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. We stand in solidarity with our Muslim and Christchurch community. This hate will not defeat us! Kia Kaha NZ.

The meeting observed a minute of silence to reflect.

 

 

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation - Ōtara Waterways and Lake Trust

 

Richard Myhre, Judy Speight and Aaron Hynds from the Otara Waterways and Lake Trust were in attendance to update the board.

 

A video presentation was given.  Link:https://www.facebook.com/OtaraNetwork/videos/2683428261672078/

 

 

Resolution number OP/2019/19

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      thank Richard Myhre, Judy Speight and Aaron Hynds from the Otara Waterways and Lake Trust for their attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

8.2

Deputation - Pursuit of Excellence Awards - Chastity Samoa

 

Chastity Samoa, Pursuit of Excellence recipient was in attendance to update the board.

 

A powerpoint presentation was given.  A copy has been placed on the offical minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment.

 

 

Resolution number OP/2019/20

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member A Choudhary:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      thank Chastity Samoa for her attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 March 2019, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: Item 8.2 – Deputations – Pursuit of Excellence Awards – Chastity Samoa presentation

 

 

8.3

Deputation - Pursuit of Excellence Awards - Nora Swann

 

Nora Swann, Pursuit of Excellence recipient was in attendance to update the board.

 

A powerpoint presentation was given.  A copy has been placed on the offical minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment.

 

 

Resolution number OP/2019/21

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member R Autagavaia:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      thank Nora Swann for her attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 March 2019, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: Item 8.3 – Deputations – Pursuit of Excellence Awards – Nora Swann

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

9.1

Public Forum - Mayfield Park, Otara - Cricket

 

Gagandeep Dhamija and Sukhwinder Singh, casual cricket sports users of Mayfield Park were in attendance to present to the board.

 

 

Resolution number OP/2019/22

MOVED by Member A Choudhary, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         thank Gagandeep Dhamija and Sukhwinder Singh, casual cricket sports users of Mayfield Park for their attendance.

CARRIED

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11

Governing Body Member Update

 

There was no Governing Body Member update

 

 

 

 

12

Board Members' Report

 

Deputy Chair Roberston’s and Member D Trenberth’s reports were tabled at the meeting.

 

A copy has been placed on the offical minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment.

 

 

Resolution number OP/2019/23

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board;

a)      receive the board members’ written and oral reports.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 March 2019, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: Item 12 – Board Members’ Reports – Deputy Chair Ross Robertson’s March report

b     19 March 2019, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: Item 12 – Board Members’ Reports – Member Dawn Trenberth’s March report

 

 

13

Chairperson's Announcements

 

Resolution number OP/2019/24

MOVED by Member A Choudhary, seconded by Member R Autagavaia:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      receive the chairperson’s verbal update.

CARRIED

 

 

14

Auckland Transport March 2019 report to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

 

A memo requesting additional funds for the Milton Park Path project was tabled at the meeting.

A copy has been placed on the offical minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment.

 

 

Resolution number OP/2019/25

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member R Autagavaia:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         receive the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport March 2019 report to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’.

b)      allocate an additional $25,000 from the Auckland Transport Local Board Transport Capital Fund to cover the shortfall for the path through Milton Park to Papatoetoe North School.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 March 2019, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: Item 14 – Auckland Transport March 2019 report to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board – Milton Park Path project memo

 

 

 

 

15

Approval of Papatoetoe town square design

 

Resolution number OP/2019/26

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member A Choudhary:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      approve the design for the open civic space being created at Old Papatoetoe town centre over part Lot 1 DP 491687, part Lot 2 DP 491687 and part Lot 3 DP 491687.

b)      note Panuku’s assurance that the civic space will be subject to a pedestrian easement in favour of the car park to protect public access as well as the assurance that the rights of the public to use this space will be protected under the agreements to be finalised.

c)      request to be updated as details of the Service Agreement are being negotiated with the owner and occupier of the National Trading Company land.

CARRIED

 

 

Member A Choudhary left the meeting at 6.48 pm.

 

 

16

ATEED six-monthly report to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board - February 2019

 

Resolution number OP/2019/27

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      note ATEED’s update to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board – February 2019.

CARRIED

 

 

17

Allocation of funding to Citizens Advice Bureaux

 

Feedback on the new model for allocating funding to Citizens Advice Bureaux will be tabled at the meeting.

A copy will be placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number OP/2019/28

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member R Autagavaia:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      approve the attached feedback on the new model for allocating funding to Citizens Advice Bureaux.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 March 2019, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: Item 17 – Allocation of funding to Citizens Advice Bureaux – Feedback on the new model for allocating funding to Citizens Advice Bureaux

 

 

Member A Choudhary returned to the meeting at 6.52 pm.

 

 

 

 

18

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Grant Programme 2019/2020

 

Resolution number OP/2019/29

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      adopt the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Grants Programme 2019/2020.

CARRIED

 

 

19

2019 Local Government New Zealand Conference and Annual General Meeting

 

Resolution number OP/2019/30

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      nominate Member Apulu Reece Autagavaia and Member Dawn Trenberth to attend the Local Government New Zealand 2019 Conference and Annual General Meeting in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington from Sunday 7 July to Tuesday 9 July 2019.

b)      confirm that conference attendance, including travel and accommodation, will be paid for in accordance with the current Auckland Council Elected Member Expense Policy.

c)      note that any members who wish to attend the AGM must provide their names to the Kura Kāwana programme team by Friday 12 April 2019 to ensure that they are registered with Local Government New Zealand.

d)      note that the attendance of one board member is centrally budgeted and agree to fund the costs of additional attendees out of their individual professional development budget.

CARRIED

 

 

20

Local board resolution responses and information report

 

Resolution number OP/2019/31

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member D Trenberth:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      note the memo from Community Facilities on weed management.

CARRIED

 

 

21

Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

Resolution number OP/2019/32

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member D Trenberth:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      note the Governance Forward Work Calendar.

CARRIED

 


 

 

22

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Workshop Notes

 

Resolution number OP/2019/33

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member D Trenberth:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         note the workshop notes from the workshops held on Tuesday 12 and 26             February and 5 March 2019.

CARRIED

 

 

23        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.   

 

 

 

 

6.59 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 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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