Albert-Eden Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Albert-Eden Local Board held via Microsoft Teams (MS) Teams on Tuesday, 16 August 2022 at 2.03pm. A written summary has been uploaded to the Auckland Council website.
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Chairperson |
Margi Watson |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Kendyl Smith |
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Members |
Lee Corrick |
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Graeme Easte |
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Rachel Langton |
Exited the meeting at 3.30pm. |
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Julia Maskill |
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Will McKenzie |
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Christina Robertson |
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ABSENT
Councillor |
Cathy Casey |
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ALSO PRESENT
Councillor |
Christine Fletcher |
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Albert-Eden Local Board 16 August 2022 |
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The chairperson commenced the meeting with a Karakia Timatanga (Māori opening prayer) and welcomed everyone in attendance.
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There were no declarations of interest.
Resolution number AE/2022/132 MOVED by Member J Maskill, seconded by Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) confirm the minutes of its ordinary meeting held on Tuesday, 19 July 2022, as true and correct. |
There were no leaves of absence.
6.1 |
Acknowledgement - Auckland New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Local Architecture Small Project Award |
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Resolution number AE/2022/133 MOVED by Member J Maskill, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) congratulate Isthmus Group Architectural Designer and Stellar Projects for winning a 2022 Auckland New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Local Architecture Small Project Award, which it won in July 2022 for the magnificent Maungawhau Tihi Boardwalk; and acknowledge the significant contributions which the Tūpuna Maunga Authority has made to historic preservation and enjoyment in the local board area with this iconic landmark project. |
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Resolution number AE/2022/134 MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member G Easte: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) acknowledge the recent death of Warren Snow and notes that Warren has rightfully been called a zero waste hero being an early, persistent and successful campaigner for the container deposit scheme and for the establishment of a resource recovery centre network for Auckland, of which Waiorea Western Springs Education and Recycling Centre, which is due to open shortly in Albert-Eden will be a prime example and notes that Warren assisted during the centre’s early stages. |
There were no petitions.
8.1 |
Deputation - Pascal Gillies - Gribblehirst Community Hub Trust |
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Pascal Gillies - Gribblehirst Community Hub Trust, was in attendance via Microsoft Teams to deliver a presentation outlining the trust’s strategic plan and to update the local board on the trust’s community outcomes work. |
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Resolution number AE/2022/135 MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member C Robertson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) thank Pascal Gillies - Gribblehirst Community Hub Trust, for his attendance via Microsoft Teams and Deputation presentation. |
9.1 |
Public Forum - Julian Bartram, owner of BODYFX NZ, Morningside |
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Public Forum - Della Senden - Alcohol-related noise and nuisance in Morningside |
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Della Senden and Aaron Senden - residents, were in attendance via Microsoft Teams to deliver a Public Forum presentation outlining issues of alcohol-related harm including noise and nuisance in the Morningside area and to advocate for greater regulation of the activities of licensed premises, as well as adequately funded monitoring and enforcement. |
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A powerpoint presentation was tabled for this item. A copy of the presentation has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number AE/2022/136 MOVED by Member J Maskill, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) thank Della Senden and Aaron Senden - residents, for their attendance via Microsoft Teams and Public Forum presentation. |
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a 20220816 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 9.2: Public Forum - Della Senden - Alcohol-related noise and nuisance in Morningside - Powerpoint Presentation |
There was no extraordinary business.
Under Standing Order 2.5.1, a Notice of Motion has been received from Member Graeme Easte and Chairperson Margi Watson for consideration under item 12.
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Notice of Motion - Member Graeme Easte – Local Board Transport Capital Fund Decision |
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MOVED by Member G Easte, seconded by Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) note the Albert-Eden Local Board agenda report on the allocation Local Board Transport Capital Fund Decision report on the agenda, dated 19 October 2021 (attached). b) note that Auckland Transport recommended allocation of $165,000 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund in October 2021 for design work on the Chamberlain Park shared path project but funding was not allocated to this request. c) note that originally the local board committed $700,000 from its Local Board Transport Capital Fund but in 2019 reduced this to a $200,000 commitment in Resolution Number AE/2019/156 and that committing at this stage suggests that the board is making a commitment to funding the remainder of the project in future electoral terms. d) note that preliminary investigations have been completed and that $35,000 has been previously spent on the Chamberlain Park shared path project. e) note that the Chamberlain Park shared path project delivers on Albert-Eden Local Board Plan: i) Outcome 3: High-quality natural environments and sustainable lifestyles ii) Outcome 5: Parks and facilities meet a wide range of needs iii) Outcome 6: Safe, easy and sustainable options for moving around. f) allocate $66,457 towards a resource consent so that the project is ready to commence once construction budget is available. g) note that this project would support the transition to walking and cycling and the reduction of carbon emissions in Auckland as supported by the Environment and Climate Committee of Auckland Council.
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An amendment was moved by Member W McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Smith.
g) note that the Local Board Transport Capital Fund has been reduced in the 2022/2023 Annual Budget and as a result there are no funds available in the Albert-Eden Local Board Transport Capital Fund.
h) note that if funding was available it could not be used to support the option proposed shared path as, although design and consent work can be ‘capitalised’ into a larger project, the project in question is not currently funded and, as a result, the design or consent work cannot legitimately be capitalised within the project.
i) note that in order for the construction of the proposed shared path to start, a golf course re-alignment would need to be completed as the proposed shared path goes through the 15th fairway.
j) note that the works to realign the golf course entirely to the east of Meola Creek / Waititiko will cost many millions of dollars.
k) note that a shared path alignment is available on the east of the 15th fairway that would allow the shared path and golf to co-exist, side by side.
l) note that council staff do not recommend allocating transport capital fund funding to proceed with resource consenting until funding for the golf course re-alignment has been confirmed.
Voting was made via show of hands and voices and was declared Equal by 4 votes to 4.
The chairperson exercised her casting vote Against. The amendment was LOST.
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The chairperson put the substantive motion. |
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Resolution number AE/2022/137 MOVED by Member G Easte, seconded by Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) note the Albert-Eden Local Board agenda report on the allocation Local Board Transport Capital Fund Decision report on the agenda, dated 19 October 2021 (attached). b) note that Auckland Transport recommended allocation of $165,000 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund in October 2021 for design work on the Chamberlain Park shared path project but funding was not allocated to this request. c) note that originally the local board committed $700,000 from its Local Board Transport Capital Fund but in 2019 reduced this to a $200,000 commitment in Resolution Number AE/2019/156 and that committing at this stage suggests that the board is making a commitment to funding the remainder of the project in future electoral terms. d) note that preliminary investigations have been completed and that $35,000 has been previously spent on the Chamberlain Park shared path project. e) note that the Chamberlain Park shared path project delivers on Albert-Eden Local Board Plan: i) Outcome 3: High-quality natural environments and sustainable lifestyles ii) Outcome 5: Parks and facilities meet a wide range of needs iii) Outcome 6: Safe, easy and sustainable options for moving around. f) allocate $66,457 towards a resource consent so that the project is ready to commence once construction budget is available. g) note that this project would support the transition to walking and cycling and the reduction of carbon emissions in Auckland as supported by the Environment and Climate Committee of Auckland Council. The motion was put to the vote by a show of hands and was declared Equal by 4 votes to 4.
The chairperson exercised her casting vote for, so the motion was Carried. |
Note: Item 14: Welcoming Communities - Te waharoa ki ngā hapori, was taken prior to Item 13: Albert-Eden Quick Response Round One 2022/2023 grant allocations.
Welcoming Communities - Te waharoa ki ngā hapori |
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Claire Liousse – Empowered Communities Specialist, Lisa Diggins – Specialist Advisor, and Cheng Goh - Welcoming Communities Scoping Project Contractor, were in attendance via Microsoft Teams. |
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Resolution number AE/2022/138 MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member C Robertson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) direct staff to complete an expression of interest on behalf of the local board to join the Welcoming Communities programme - Te waharoa ki ngā hapori. b) note that the expression of interest to join the Welcoming Communities programme - Te waharoa ki ngā hapori will state that it is being made on behalf of the local board and it will be signed by the local board chair. c) request that staff partner with tangata whenua in the planning of this project to deliver on Principle 2 of Welcoming Communities noting the two key Māori Cultural values that underpin the programme. d) request that staff consider inclusion of social outcomes sought through the Area Plan for parts of Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden Local Boards in the Expression of Interest and note that some mana whenua were engaged through the development of this plan. e) request that staff co-ordinate a joint meeting in early 2023 for the local boards that are successful in joining the Welcoming Communities Programme. f) thank Claire Liousse – Empowered Communities Specialist, Lisa Diggins – Specialist Advisor, and Cheng Goh - Welcoming Communities Scoping Project contractor, for their attendance via Microsoft Teams. |
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Albert-Eden Quick Response Round One 2022/2023 grant allocations |
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Resolution number AE/2022/139 MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) approve the following applications received during the Albert-Eden Quick Response Round One 2022/2023:
b) decline the following applications received during the Albert-Eden Quick Response Round One 2022/2023:
c) agree to approve the below mentioned change to the 2021/2022 multiboard round two application as listed in the following table:
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Note: Item 14: Welcoming Communities - Te waharoa ki ngā hapori, was taken prior to Item 13: Albert-Eden Quick Response Round One 2022/2023 grant allocations.
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Approval for an extension of an existing road name to a new public road at Alamein Terrace, Mt Albert |
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Resolution number AE/2022/140 MOVED by Member J Maskill, seconded by Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) approve the extension of the road name Alamein Terrace for the new public road created by way of subdivision at Alamein Terrace, Mt Albert, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (road naming reference RDN90101372 and resource consent reference SUB60380969). |
Note: The chairperson adjourned the meeting at 3.40pm. The chairperson reconvened the meeting at 3.50pm.
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Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Albert-Eden Local Board for quarter four 2021/2022 |
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Canela Ferrara – Local Board Advisor, and Hao Chen – Lead Financial Advisor, were in attendance via Microsoft Teams to speak to the report. |
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Resolution number AE/2022/141 MOVED by Member J Maskill, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) receive the performance report for quarter four ending 30 June 2022. b) note the financial performance report in Attachment B of the report will remain confidential until after the Auckland Council Group results for 2021/2022 are released to the New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX) which are expected to be made public on 29 August 2022. c) note that despite the duration and variety of negative impacts from Covid, there still were many key activity achievements from the 2021/2022 work programme including: i) Over $300,000 of contestable community grants ii) Progress on the Albert-Eden Local Climate Action Plan iii) Eric Armishaw Park – renewal of paving and fences iv) Windmill Reserve – service assessment v) Active Play (Out and About) summer programme in local parks vi) Albert-Eden Urban Ngahere planning vii) Mt Albert Civic Anzac Day service viii) Delivered Placemaking programmes in Balmoral ix) Expansion of the Urban Ark Manawa Taiao community pest programme x) Delivery of the Eco-Neighbourhood Programme xi) Phyllis Reserve – renewal of the carpark and installation of toilets xii) Mt Albert Aquatic Centre – internal renewals xiii) Studies on dog access in parks and reserves xiv) Learn to Swim programme support for low decile schools. d) thank all council staff that enabled the successful delivery of the local board’s 2021/2022 work programme. e) thank Canela Ferrara – Local Board Advisor, and Hao Chen – Lead Financial Advisor, for their attendance via Microsoft Teams. |
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MOVED by Member G Easte, seconded by Member C Robertson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) provide its feedback on the Local Government Electoral Legislation Bill. b) support the proposed provision that makes the decision-making process about the potential numbers of Auckland Councillors the same as for every other Local Authority and lifts the 20 councillor restriction on the Governing Body. c) support the proposed revised process for considering the retention or establishment of Māori wards, noting, and supporting, the continuing provision that the numbers and boundaries of such wards are to be established on a total population basis, and that voters in Māori wards will continue each to have a vote for Mayor, local board members and any licensing trusts. d) strongly support adding a provision that would allow those local boards that so choose to establish a Māori subdivision for their board that utilises a process: i) paralleling that for Māori wards for Council, or ii) some other mechanism to ensure Māori representation based on full consultation with Māori on which is the most appropriate mechanism for them. e) note that realigning local board boundaries with council ward boundaries creates a negative impact on some communities of interest, funding, local assets and is related to the common occurrence seen in reallocating outer communities to ‘balance’ voter numbers for Parliamentary electorates and so should only be done with caution and with significant community consultation. f) support the proposal to allow returning officers to provide more flexibility for lodging candidate nominations. g) support the proposal to provide that tied votes for candidates would not proceed immediately to a decision by lot but first proceed to a judicial recount to resolve.
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An amendment was moved by Member W McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Smith.
d) note that Māori representation on local boards is not under consideration in the Local Government Electoral Legislation Bill; and note resolution AE/2020/39 outlining the board's earlier feedback on the establishment of Māori Wards. Voting was done via show of hands and voices and was declared Lost by 3 vote to 4. |
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Resolution number AE/2022/142 MOVED by Member G Easte, seconded by Member C Robertson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) provide its feedback on the Local Government Electoral Legislation Bill. b) support the proposed provision that makes the decision-making process about the potential numbers of Auckland Councillors the same as for every other Local Authority and lifts the 20 councillor restriction on the Governing Body. c) support the proposed revised process for considering the retention or establishment of Māori wards, noting, and supporting, the continuing provision that the numbers and boundaries of such wards are to be established on a total population basis, and that voters in Māori wards will continue each to have a vote for Mayor, local board members and any licensing trusts. d) strongly support adding a provision that would allow those local boards that so choose to establish a Māori subdivision for their board that utilises a process: i) paralleling that for Māori wards for Council, or ii) some other mechanism to ensure Māori representation based on full consultation with Māori on which is the most appropriate mechanism for them. e) note that realigning local board boundaries with council ward boundaries creates a negative impact on some communities of interest, funding, local assets and is related to the common occurrence seen in reallocating outer communities to ‘balance’ voter numbers for Parliamentary electorates and so should only be done with caution and with significant community consultation. f) support the proposal to allow returning officers to provide more flexibility for lodging candidate nominations. g) support the proposal to provide that tied votes for candidates would not proceed immediately to a decision by lot but first proceed to a judicial recount to resolve. |
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Note: Deputy Chairperson K Smith and Members W McKenzie and L Corrick requested that their dissenting votes against d) i), ii) be recorded. |
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Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill |
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Resolution number AE/2022/143 MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) provide its feedback on the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill for consideration for inclusion in the Auckland Council draft submission. b) support the proposal regarding consultation with Māori. c) support the three key proposed measures within the Bill to reduce smoking rates in Aotearoa being: i) Significantly reduce the retail availability of smoking related products ii) Amending the age limits for the sale of smoked tobacco products iii) Reduce the appeal and addictiveness of smoked tobacco products. d) support increasing, targeting and funding community providers to deliver smoking cessation programmes for groups with higher smoking rates. |
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Local board feedback on the proposed Auckland Climate Grant programme 2022/2023 |
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Resolution number AE/2022/144 MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member J Maskill: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) provide feedback on the proposed Auckland Climate Grant. b) receive the local board feedback on the proposed Auckland Climate Grant programme 2022/2023 report on the Auckland Climate Grants Pilot 2022/2023. c) note that the Auckland Climate Grant aligns with the focus in the Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2020 Outcome Three (High-quality natural environments and sustainable lifestyles) and will help communities achieve this goal. d) note the Auckland Climate Grants Pilot will respond to community feedback on the Long-term Plan (LTP) 2022-2032 consultation and note that the community feedback from the Albert-Eden Local Board area on Key issue 2 in the LTP 2022-2032 consultation (Responding to climate change) was 67 per cent in support. e) broadly agree with the report content and recommendations. f) note the desire to establish a separate climate fund that does not overlap with existing regionally-managed grant programmes. g) support the identified priority areas for funding during the 2022/2023 pilot year of the grants programme, noting the focus will be on transport, food, energy and Māori-led projects. h) strongly support high priority being given to under-represented groups to access the grant for example; Māori, Pacific and other diverse ethnic groups and youth. i) support higher priority be given to projects that support Aucklanders to understand their carbon emissions and to address barriers to making changes to reduce these. |
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Albert-Eden Local Board feedback on the Water Services Entities Bill |
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Resolution number AE/2022/145 MOVED by Member L Corrick, seconded by Member WM McKenzie: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) note the board’s formal feedback (Attachment A) on the Water Services Entities Bill, as authorised by delegation to the Chair and Deputy Chair in accordance with the Urgent Decision process AE/2019/104. |
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Resolution number AE/2022/146 MOVED by Member L Corrick, seconded by Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) receive Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillor Christine Fletcher’s verbal update. |
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Resolution number AE/2022/147 MOVED by Member L Corrick, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) receive Chairperson M Watson’s verbal August 2022 report. |
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Resolution number AE/2022/148 MOVED by Member L Corrick, seconded by Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) receive Members C Robertson and J Maskill’s Board Reports for August 2022. b) receive Member L Corrick and Deputy Chairperson K Smith’s verbal Board Reports for August 2022. |
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Albert-Eden Local Board 2022 Governance Forward Work Calendar |
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Resolution number AE/2022/149 MOVED by Member L Corrick, seconded by Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) note the August 2022 edition of the Albert-Eden Local Board 2022 Governance Forward Work Calendar. |
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Resolution number AE/2022/150 MOVED by Member L Corrick, seconded by Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) receive the Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records for the workshops held on the 26 July 2022 and 2 and 9 August 2022. |
26 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
The chairperson closed the meeting with a Karakia Whakamutunga (Māori closing prayer).
4.44pm. 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 Albert-Eden Local Board HELD ON
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