Waiheke Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of the inaugural meeting of the Waiheke Local Board held in the Ostend War Memorial Hall, Ostend Road, Waiheke on Thursday, 3 November 2022 at 4:00pm.
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Chairperson |
Cath Handley |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Bianca Ranson |
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Members |
Kylee Matthews |
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Robin Tucker |
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Paul Walden |
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IN ATTENDANCE
Councillor elect (Waitematā and Gulf ward) |
Mike Lee |
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Director Infrastructure and Environmental Services |
Barry Potter |
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Waiheke Local Board 03 November 2022 |
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Note: A pōwhiri was held to welcome and acknowledge members in their new term, which then
lead into the business meeting.
Note: Before the meeting began Glenn Boyd, Local Area Manager - Aotea / Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards, advised the locations of the emergency exits and conveniences.
Note: Glenn Boyd, Local Area Manager - Aotea / Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards, chaired the meeting for items, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. From item 7 onwards, the newly elected chairperson chaired the meeting.
Note: Barry Potter, Director Infrastructure and Environmental Services, witnessed the member’s signatures.
Barry Potter, Director Infrastructure and Environmental Services, on behalf of the Chief Executive, addressed the meeting.
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Glenn Boyd, Local Area Manager - Aotea / Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards, gave an overview of the voting systems and requested a mover and a seconder. |
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Resolution number WHK/2022/153 MOVED by Member C Handley, seconded by Member R Tucker: That the Waiheke Local Board: a) agree to utilize System B of Clause 25, Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002 to elect its chairperson. |
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Glenn Boyd, Local Area Manager - Aotea / Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards, called for nominations for the position of Chairperson. |
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Member Tucker nominated Member Handley for the Chairperson role. Member Handley seconded the nomination.
Member Walden nominated Kylee Matthews for the Chairperson role. Member Matthews seconded the nomination.
Members voted. The result of the vote was 3 to 2 in favour of Member Cath Handley, who won the vote. |
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Resolution number WHK/2022/154 MOVED by Member R Tucker, seconded by Member C Handley: That the Waiheke Local Board: b) elect Member Handley as Chairperson of the Waiheke Local Board for the 2022-2025 political term. |
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The Chairperson gave an overview of the voting systems and requested a mover and a seconder. |
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Resolution number WHK/2022/155 MOVED by Member R Tucker, seconded by Member B Ranson: That the Waiheke Local Board: a) agree to utilise System B of Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002 to elect its deputy chairperson. |
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The Chairperson called for nominations for the position of Deputy Chairperson. |
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Member Handley nominated Member Ranson for the Deputy Chairperson. Member Tucker seconded the nomination. Member Walden nominated Member Matthews for the Deputy Chairperson role. Member Matthews seconded the nomination. |
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MOVED by Member P Walden, seconded by Member K Matthews: Member P Walden moved an amendment to the original recommendation as follows: b) agree for the deputy role to be rotated for the three year term. LOST |
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Members voted on the Deputy Chairperson. The result of the vote was 3 to 2 in favour of Member Ranson, who won the vote. Resolution number WHK/2022/156 MOVED by Member C Handley, seconded by Member R Tucker: That the Waiheke Local Board: b) elect Member Ranson as Deputy Chair of the Waiheke Local Board for the 2022-2025 political term. |
Note: Board Member Matthews abstained from voting
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Glenn Boyd, Local Area Manager - Aotea / Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards, gave a brief explanation of the Local Government Legislation. |
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Resolution number WHK/2022/157 MOVED by Member C Handley, seconded by Member B Ranson: That the Waiheke Local Board: a) note the general explanation of the laws affecting elected members. |
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MOVED by Member C Handley, seconded by Member R Tucker: That the Waiheke Local Board: a) confirm the first business meeting will be held 1pm, Wednesday 23 November 2022 in the Waiheke Local Board boardroom, 10 Belgium Street, Ostend, Waiheke. b) confirm the second business meeting will be held 1pm, Wednesday 07 December 2022 at the Waiheke Local Board boardroom, 10 Belgium Street, Ostend, Waiheke.
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MOVED by Member P Walden, seconded by Member K Matthews: Member P Walden moved an amendment by way of addition to the original motion as follows: c) consider effects on the community due to Gulf News timelines and hold business meetings on a Thursday. LOST |
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The additional amendment was lost and the substantive motion was put Resolution number WHK/2022/158 MOVED by Member C Handley, seconded by Member R Tucker: That the Waiheke Local Board: a) confirm the first business meeting will be held 1pm, Wednesday 23 November 2022 in the Waiheke Local Board boardroom, 10 Belgium Street, Ostend, Waiheke. b) confirm the second business meeting will be held 1pm, Wednesday 07 December 2022 at the Waiheke Local Board boardroom, 10 Belgium Street, Ostend, Waiheke. |
6.10 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
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