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Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting Minutes

3 June 2021

 

   MINUTES OF
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE
Baysport Complex, Harmony Lane, Waipapa
ON
Thursday, 3 June 2021 AT 10.00 am

 

PRESENT:              Chairperson Belinda Ward, Deputy Chairperson Frank Owen, Member Lane Ayr, Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Member Manuwai Wells, Member Dave Hookway-Kopa, Member Rachel Smith

IN ATTENDANCE:  David Clendon

1            Karakia Timatanga – Opening Prayer

The community board opened together with an opening prayer.

2            NGā WHAKAPāHA ME NGā PāNGA MEMA / Apologies and conflicts of Interest

Apology

Resolution  2021/48

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

That the apology received from Member Bruce Mills be accepted and leave of absence granted, and apology for lateness from Member Manuwai Wells be accepted.

Carried

Abstained: Rachel Smith

2A          Motion - Speaking Rights for Councillor David Clendon

RESOLUTION 2021/49

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.

CARRIED

Abstained: Rachel Smith

 

3 Speakers

Jill Northcote and Lisa Davis spoke on behalf of Bay of Islands Canine Association in regard to item 7.3 - Funding Applications.

Alistair Leitch spoke on behalf of Bay of Islands College in regard to item 7.3 - Funding Applications.

Caroline Barnes and Shelly Wallace spoke on behalf of Hapori Aquatics in regard to item 7.3 -  Funding Applications.

Rebecca Eastlake spoke on behalf of Kerikeri Football Club in regard to item 7.3 - Funding Applications.

Jaime Pavilcevic spoke on behalf of Kerikeri Gymnastics Club in regard to item 7.3 - Funding Applications.

Bruce McGregor spoke on behalf of Kerikeri Open Art Studios Trail 2021 (KOAST) in regard to item 7.3 - Funding Applications.

Ange Barker spoke on behalf of Kerikeri Sports Complex in regard to item 7.3 - Funding Applications.

At 11:03 am, Member Rachel Smith left the meeting.

Northland Coastguard Air Petrol Inc spoke in regard to item 7.3 - Funding Applications.

At 11:12 am, Member Rachel Smith returned to the meeting.

At 11:12 am, Member Frank Owen left the meeting. At 11:14 am, Member Frank Owen returned to the meeting.

Pamela Ann Simons spoke on behalf of Simson Park Hall and Park Management in regard to item 7.3 - Funding Applications.

3            Public Forum

Roddy Pihema spoke on behalf of Taumatamakuku requesting the board consider adding a footpath in the Taumatamakuku area.

4       Ngā Tono KŌrero / Deputations.

Hannah White representing Neighbourhood Support Northland provided information to the Board on services provided by Neighbourhood Support Northland.

The meeting was adjourned from 11:54 am to 12:10 pm.

5            Confirmation of Previous Minutes

5.1         Confirmation of Previous Minutes

Agenda item 6.1 document number A3200180, pages 10 - 17 refers.

ReSOLUTION 2021/50

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board confirm the minutes of the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board meeting held 6 May 2021 are a true and correct record.

carried

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

At 12:12 pm, Member Dave Hookway-Kopa left the meeting. At 12:18 pm, Member Dave Hookway-Kopa returned to the meeting.

6            Reports

6.1         Chairperson and Members Report

Agenda item 7.1 document number A3200166, pages 18 - 25 refers.

ReSOLUTION 2021/51

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the reports from Chairperson Belinda Ward, Member Lane Ayr, Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell.

carried

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

6.2         Statement of Community Board Fund Account as at 30 April 2021

Agenda item 7.2 document number A3195350, pages 26 - 29 refers.

ReSOLUTION 2021/52

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

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 30 April 2021”.

carried

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

6.3         Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.3 document number A3192999, pages 30 - 96 refers.

ReSOLUTION 2021/53

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board declines the sum of $2348 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Bay of Islands Canine Association for costs towards community dog education and training to support the following Community Outcomes:

i)       Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii)      Proud, vibrant communities

CARRIED

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

6.3B       FUNDING APPLICATIONS

ReSOLUTION 2021/54

Moved:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approves the sum of $3000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Bay of Islands College for costs towards students attending Outdoor Pursuits Centre to support the following Community Outcomes:

i)       Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii)      Proud, vibrant communities

CARRIED

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

6.3C       FUNDING APPLICATION

ReSOLUTION 2021/55

Moved:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approves the sum of $3784 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Hapori Aquatics for costs towards updating facilities for community use to support the following Community Outcomes:

i)       Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii)      Proud, vibrant communities

CARRIED

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

6.3D       FUNDING APPLICATIONS

ReSOLUTION 2021/56

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approves the sum of $3000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Kerikeri Football Club for costs towards storage facilities for equipment to support the following Community Outcomes:

i)       Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii)      Proud, vibrant communities

CARRIED

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

6.3E       FUNDING APPLICATIONS

Resolution 2021/57 

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approves the sum of $2958 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Kerikeri Gymnastics Club for fitout of the current facility to support the following Community Outcomes:

i)       Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii)      Proud, vibrant communities

CARRIED

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

6.3F       FUNDING APPLICATIONS

Resolution 2021/58

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board declines the sum of $5000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Kerikeri Open Art Studio Trail for KOAST 2021 to support the following Community Outcomes:

i)       Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii)      Proud, vibrant communities

CARRIED

Abstained:  Rachel Smith

 

6.3G      FUNDING APPLICATIONS

Recommendation

Moved:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board let the funding application in the sum of $15,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Kerikeri Sports Complex for community playground equipment to lie on the table.

CARRIED

Abstained:  Rachel Smith

Resolution 2021/60

Moved:       Member Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approves the sum of $15,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Kerikeri Sports Complex for community playground equipment subject to Bay of Islands-Whangaora Community Board receiving and accepting the feasibility study and additional information discussed by speaker during public forum.

CARRIED

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

6.3H       FUNDING APPLICATIONS

Resolution 2021/61

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board declines the sum of $9000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Northland Coastguard Air Patrol for facilities upgrade to support the following Community Outcomes:

i)       Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii)      Proud, vibrant communities

CARRIED

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

6.3I        FUNDING APPLICATIONS

Resolution 2021/62

Moved:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approves the sum of $40,270 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Simson Park Management Committee for reroofing of facilities to support the following Community Outcomes:

i)       Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii)      Proud, vibrant communities

CARRIED

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

The meeting adjourned from 1:14pm to 1:50pm.

At 2:17 pm, Member Manuwai Wells arrived to the meeting.

6.4         Footpath Programme

Resolution 2021/63

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board request staff deliver projects with the available $150,000 100% funded from Far North District Council Funds Taumatamakuku Settlement Road Moerewa.

CARRIED

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

6.5         Subsoil Lease to FNHL - The Strand, Russell

Agenda item 7.5 document number A3187578, pages 103 - 105 refers.

Resolution 2021/64

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board recommends:

a)   that the Far North District Council grants consent, pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, to Far North Holdings Limited, for a new lease of the subsoil beneath The Strand, Russell, and that;

i)       Term:                  14 years

ii)      Annual Rental:  $1.00 plus GST (if any)

iii)     Expiry Date:       30 June 2035

iv)     Renewal:            Nil

b)    Far North Holdings Limited is responsble for ensuring that no parking is possible at the fill points location.

carried

Against:           Dave Hookway-Kopa

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

6.6         Moreton Bay Fig, Russell - Arboricultural Report 2021

Agenda item 7.6 document number A3158323, pages 113 - 129 refers.

RESOLUTION 2021/65

Moved:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)         receive the report Moreton Bay Fig, Russell – Arboricultural Report 2021; and that,

b)        recommend to Council an annual operating budget of $10,000 per year for an annual arborist report ($5000) and annual maintenance and mulch work ($5000) to manage and protect the Russell Morton Bay fig tree; and that,

c)         seek clarification on reference to the Tree Management- Eastern Tree account and the off set by the Parks and reserves – Vegetation control budget

carried

Abstained:  Rachel Smith

 

6.7         ROAD NAMING - 931 Puketona Road, Haruru

Agenda item 7.7 document number A3181751, pages 130 - 142 refers.

RESOLUTION 2021/66

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board, pursuant to Council’s Road Naming and Property Addressing Policy #2125, name a private road, Blackbridge Drive that is currently addressed at 931 Puketona Road, Haruru as per map (A3153447).

carried

Abstained:       Manuwai Wells, Dave Hookway-Kopa and Rachel Smith

NOTE: Member Hookway notes that he does not have the ability to make an informed decision based on current process and policy.

 

6.8         ROAD NAMING - 99 Yorke Road, Haruru

Agenda item 7.8 document number A3197001, pages 143 - 156 refers.

RESOLUTION 2021/67

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board, pursuant to Council’s Road Naming and Property Addressing Policy #2125, name a private road, River Palms Lane that is currently addressed at 99 Yorke Road, Haruru as per map (A3147590).

carried

Abstained:       Manuwai Wells, Dave Hookway-Kopa and Rachel Smith

NOTE: Member Hookway notes that he does not have the ability to make an informed decision based on current process and policy.

 

6.9         ROAD NAMING - 31 Hobson Avenue, Kerikeri

Agenda item 7.9 document number A3196130, pages 157 - 169 refers.

RESOLUTION 2021/68  

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board, pursuant to Council’s Road Naming and Property Addressing Policy #2125, name a private road, Theatre Lane that is currently addressed at 31 Hobson Avenue, Kerikeri as per map (A3194870).

carried

Abstained:       Manuwai Wells, Dave Hookway-Kopa and Rachel Smith

NOTE: Member Hookway notes that he does not have the ability to make an informed decision based on current process and policy.

 

6.10       ROAD NAMING - 260 Waimate North Road, Kerikeri

Agenda item 7.10 document number A3196991, pages 170 - 184 refers.

RESOLUTION 2021/69

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board, pursuant to Council’s Road Naming and Property Addressing Policy #2125, name a private right-of-way, Flax Grove, that is currently addressed at 260 Waimate North Road, Kerikeri as per map (A3147579).

carried

Abstained:       Manuwai Wells, Dave Hookway-Kopa and Rachel Smith

NOTE: Member Hookway notes that he does not have the ability to make an informed decision based on current process and policy.

 

6.11       ROAD NAMING - 59 Hall Road, Kerikeri

Agenda item 7.11 document number A3197219, pages 185 - 197 refers.

RESOLUTION 2021/70

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board, pursuant to Council’s Road Naming and Property Addressing Policy #2125, name six private roads, Louisa Boulevard, Meyer Ave, Satsuma Grove, Apollo Lane, Georgia Lane and Sierra Place that are currently addressed at 59 Hall Road, Kerikeri as per maps (A3197138 and A3197205).

carried

Abstained:       Manuwai Wells, Dave Hookway-Kopa and Rachel Smith

NOTE: Member Hookway notes that he does not have the ability to make an informed decision based on current process and policy.

 

7            Information Reports

7.1         Update on Speed Limits Bylaw Review

Agenda item 8.1 document number A3178827, pages 198 - 203 refers.

RESOLUTION 2021/71

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the report Update on Speed Limits Bylaw Review.

carried

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

7.2         Kerikeri Redwoods - update

Agenda item 8.2 document number A3185724, pages 204 - 220 refers.

Resolution  2021/72

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)   receive the report Kerikeri Redwoods – update; and that,

b)   recommend to Council an annual operating budget of $10,000 for the future management of the Redwood trees

Carried

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting Duration

Resolution  2021/73

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuwai Wells

That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board agrees that the meeting continue beyond the six hour duration in Standing Order 4.2 - Meeting Duration, to discuss the remaining items left on the agenda.

Carried

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

 

7.3         Roland's Wood - Update

Agenda item 8.3 document number A3185722, pages 221 - 226 refers.

Resolution  2021/74

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuwai Wells

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the report Roland's Wood - Update.

Carried

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

 

At 4:13 pm, Member Rachel Smith left the meeting. At 4:17 pm, Member Rachel Smith returned to the meeting.

7.4         FUNDING ALLOCATION

Resolution  2021/75

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuwai Wells

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board allocate the remaining funding for the 2020-2021 financial year to the following items, that align with the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Strategic Priorities and were submitted to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan:

a)         Russell to Okiato shared pathway signage / signage / $3,000

b)        Kaeo playground / shade structure / $30,000

c)         Kawakawa community development plan / facilitate development community plan / $10,000

d)        Te Hononga Hub / old bank vault renovations / $3,077

Carried

Abstained:  Rachel Smith

NOTE: Subject to funding applications being received by 31 August 2021 and approved by the community board at the next available meeting.

 

8       closing karakia

Manuwai Wells closed with a karakia.

9      tE kAPINGA hUI / Meeting Close

The meeting closed at 4:38 pm.

 

The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting held on 8 July 2021.

 

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CHAIRPERSON