Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting Minutes |
1 April 2021 |
MINUTES
OF
Bay of
Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE Baysport
Complex, Harmony Lane, Waipapa
ON Thursday, 1 April
2021 AT 10.00
am
PRESENT: Chairperson Belinda Ward, Deputy Chairperson Frank Owen, Member Lane Ayr, Member Bruce Mills, Member Manuwai Wells, Member Rachel Smith
IN ATTENDANCE: Councillor David Clendon
1 Karakia Timatanga – Opening Prayer
Manuwai Wells opened the meeting with a karakia.
2 Apologies and conflicts of Interest
Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Frank Owen That the apology received from Member Dave Hookway-Kopa and Manuela Gmuer-Hornell be accepted. Abstained: Rachel Smith |
Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Frank Owen That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board welcome Councillor Clendon and that he be permitted to speak during member debate.
Abstained: Rachel Smith Carried |
Hilary Sumpter spoke in regard to Kerikeri redwood trees reference item 8.2 Kerikeri Redwoods 2020 Arborist Report.
Brenda Frear, Baz Reihard, and John Law spoke on behalf of the Totara North Community in reference to Item 7.2 Totara North Community Plan.
Chris Galbraith spoke in regard to fuel tanks in Russell.
Chris Claydon spoke in regard to a request for permission for utilities to be provided through a piece of Council land off Riverview Road.
Nil.
Kylie Kara spoke on behalf of Waka Atea for Item 7.7 Funding Applications.
Meeting adjourned from 11:30 am until 12:00 pm.
At 12:02 pm, Member Rachel Smith left the meeting.
6 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
6.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda item 6.1 document number A3126248, pages 10 - 15 refers. |
Resolution 2021/20 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Lane Ayr That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board confirm the minutes of the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board meeting held 4 March 2021 are a true and correct record with the following amendments: - Spelling page 13 (liscense)
Abstained: Rachel Smith |
At 12:09 pm, member Rachel Smith returned to the meeting.
7 Reports
7.2 Totara North Community Plan Agenda item 7.2 document number A3088976, pages 25 - 58 refers. |
Resolution 2021/21 Moved: Member Bruce Mills Seconded: Member Frank Owen That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receives the Totara North Community Plan from the Totara North Working Party.
Abstained: Rachel Smith |
7.3 Paihia EV Charging Station Agenda item 7.3 document number A3101327, pages 59 - 66 refers. |
Resolution 2021/22 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Manuwai Wells That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board recommend that Council: a) make the three identified adjoining parking spaces on Williams Road, Paihia, exclusively available for two electric vehicles (EV) while charging, and; b) request staff to investigate the possibility of the extra space either side of the EV parking be utilised for future secure cycle/E-bike parking. Abstained: Rachel Smith |
At 12:27 pm, Member Rachel Smith left the meeting. At 12:33 pm, Member Rachel Smith returned to the meeting.
7.1 Chairperson and Members Report Agenda item 7.1 document number A3127291, pages 16 - 24 refers. |
Resolution 2021/23 Moved: Member Bruce Mills Seconded: Member Frank Owen That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the reports from Chairperson Belinda Ward, Member Lane Ayr, and Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell.
Abstained: Rachel Smith |
At 12:48 pm, Member Rachel Smith left the meeting. At 12:55 pm, Member Rachel Smith returned to the meeting.
Resolution 2021/25 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Lane Ayr That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board recommend to the Strategy and Policy Committee: a) repeats its request for the road naming policy #2125 be reviewed, and; b) note frustration in receiving a recommendation that was not compliant with New Zealand addressing standards. Abstained: Rachel Smith |
Meeting adjourned for lunch from 1:38 pm to 2:09 pm.
7.5 Statement of Community Board Fund Account as at 28 February 2021 Agenda item 7.5 document number A3117284, pages 90 - 93 refers. |
Resolution 2021/26 Moved: Member Manuwai Wells Seconded: Member Bruce Mills That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receives the report entitled “Statement of the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Community Fund account as at 28 February 2021”. Abstained: Rachel Smith |
7.6 Funding for Kerikeri Basketball Court from Placemaking Funds 2018/19 Agenda item 7.6 document number A3116693, pages 94 - 95 refers. |
Resolution 2021/27 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Lane Ayr That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board rescind the resolution 2019/51 of 20 May 2019 (to allocate $25,333 from the Placemaking Fund 2018/2019 to Mai Lyfe for the resurfacing of the basketball court at the Kerikeri Domain as identified in the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Strategic Plan) and direct the funds be returned to the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board account for reallocation. Abstained: Rachel Smith |
Agenda item 7.7 document number A3117058, pages 96 - 114 refers. |
Resolution 2021/28 Moved: Member Lane Ayr Seconded: Member Bruce Mills That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approves the sum of $2,986 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Bay of Islands Country Music Festival for costs towards Bay of Islands Country Music Festival to support Community Outcome. Abstained: Rachel Smith |
Resolution 2021/29 Moved: Member Lane Ayr Seconded: Member Bruce Mills That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approves the sum of $6,744 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Waka Atea Wananga for costs towards Kaupapa Waka Atea to support Community Outcomes. Abstained: Rachel Smith |
Agenda item 7.8 document number A3116338, pages 115 - 125 refers. |
Resolution 2021/30 Moved: Member Bruce Mills Seconded: Cr Manuwai Wells That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the project reports received from: a) Mohinui Marae b) Russell Baptist Church c) Bay of Islands Sailing Week Abstained: Rachel Smith |
Agenda item 8.1 document number A3110785, pages 126 - 127 refers. |
Resolution 2021/31 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Lane Ayr That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the report FNDC Contracts. Abstained: Rachel Smith |
Resolution 2021/32 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Bruce Mills That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board recommend that the Community Board Working Party look at opportunities for Community Boards to be involved in renewal / new contracts, including section 17A service reviews, particularly to ensure service levels are appropriate and communities are well served. Abstained: Rachel Smith |
8.2 Kerikeri Redwoods - 2020 Arborist Report Agenda item 8.2 document number A3123723, pages 128 - 139 refers. |
Resolution 2021/33 Moved: Member Frank Owen Seconded: Member Bruce Mills That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board: a) receive the Kerikeri Redwoods - 2020 Arborist Reports, and; b) support the request for a more comprehensive assessment of the health of the trees, and; c) request confirmation of the work that has been completed in response to the September 2020 report at the May Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board meeting. Abstained: Rachel Smith |
8.3 Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Hall Annual Information Update Agenda item 8.3 document number A3120677, pages 140 - 218 refers. |
Resolution 2021/34 Moved: Member Manuwai Wells Seconded: Member Lane Ayr That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board: a) receive the report Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Hall Annual Information Update, and that; b) Whangaroa Memorial Hall referred to in the report should be Whangaroa (Village) Hall, and; c) request Far North District Council staff write a thank you to the three halls and hall committee volunteers who have submitted their annual reports as required, and; d) request Far North District Council staff take a more active approach in supporting halls to adhere to the Hall and Facilities Strategy and Community Halls Policy. Abstained: Rachel Smith |
At 3:34 pm, Manuwai Wells left the meeting. At 3:36 pm, Manuwai Wells returned to the meeting.
Rachel Smith closed with a karakia.
The meeting closed at 4:00 pm.
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting held on 6 May 2021.
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CHAIRPERSON