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1 July 2021 |
MINUTES OF Far North District Council
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD AT THE Council Chamber, Memorial
Avenue, Kaikohe
ON Thursday, 1 July 2021 AT 1.01 pm
PRESENT: Mayor John Carter (HWTM), Cr Ann Court, Cr David Clendon, Cr Dave Collard, Cr Felicity Foy, Cr Mate Radich, Cr Rachel Smith, Cr Kelly Stratford, Cr Moko Tepania, Cr John Vujcich
IN ATTENDANCE: Mike Edmonds (Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Chairperson via Microsoft TEAM’s), Adele Gardner (Te Hiku Community Board Chairperson), Frank Owen (Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Deputy Chairperson), Andy Nock (Chief Executive Officer – Far North Holdings Limited), Chris Galbraith (General Manager - Far North Holdings Limited), Irwin Wilson (Business Development Manager - Far North Holdings Limited)
STAFF PRESENT: Shaun Clarke (Chief Executive Officer), Janice Smith (General Manager Corporate Services - Acting), Dean Myburgh (General Manager District Services), Andy Finch (General Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management), Roger Ackers (General Manager Strategic Planning and Policy - Acting)
1 Karakia Timatanga – Opening Prayer
His Worship the Mayor commenced the meeting with the Council prayer.
2 Deputation
3 REPORT
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3.1 Far North Holdings - Paihia Waterfront Development Agenda item 6.5 document number A3244613, supplementary agenda pages 4 - 16 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/47 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Deputy Mayor Ann Court That Council:
a) notes the routine review of the Far North Holdings Limited Statement of Intent which was considered at the 16 June 2021 Assurance Risk and Finance Committee. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Cr Kelly Stratford carried b) notes the critical infrastructure at risk on Paihia Waterfront and the value of the Provincial Growth Funding ($8m) to support a solution. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich carried c) notes the inclusion of Council budget ($5,845,158) in the Long Term Plan to support this development and that this is a pre-condition of MBIE funding. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich carried d) confirms that it does not intend to intervene in FNHL’s delivery of the Paihia Waterfront joint PGF/Council funded project as planned. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford and John Vujcich Abstained: Cr Moko Tepania carried |
4 NGā WHAKAPāHA ME NGā PāNGA MEMA / Apologies and Declarations of Interest
Nil
5 NGĀ KŌRERO A TE KOROMATUA / MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Acknowledged Frank Owen, Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Deputy Chair for his attendance and acknowledged that today is his birthday today.
- Notified the Councillors of Cr Tepania’s resignation from the Northland Adventure Experience Board and that Councillor Clendon would be appointed at the meeting on 12 August 2021 when a report will be presented at the Council meeting.
- The Mayor and Cr Radich provided an update on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board and the speed review.
- Cr Radich provided an update on the ownership of Kaimaumau Road. Two surveyors have looked into this issue separately and both agree that the road is not a private road.
- The Mayor is continuing to work with Central Government Ministers on Significant Natural Areas.
- The Mayor explained that there is a lot of action around the central government reforms with building, resource management and climate change and that he will do his best to provide updates.
- The Mayor noted his disappointed in the Department of Internal Affairs and their advertising/education of the Three Waters Reform.
- The Mayor noted that a paper that has been circulated to the Councillors on the Future of Local Government.
6 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
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6.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda item 5.1 document number A3246610, pages 12 - 22 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/48 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That Council confirm the minutes of the Council meeting held on 20 May 2021 as a true and correct record. |
7 Reports CONTINUED
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7.1 Kōkiri Ai te Waka Hourua Strategy (Sport Northland) Agenda item 6.1 document number A3259832, pages 23 - 65 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/49 Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford That Council supports in principle the Kōkiri ai Te Waka Hourua Regional Sports, Active Recreation and Play Strategy to allow time to plan how this strategy will be resourced and implemented. |
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7.2 Subsoil Lease to FNHL - The Strand, Russell Agenda item 6.2 document number A3243165, pages 66 - 78 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/50 Moved: Cr Mate Radich Seconded: Cr Dave Collard That the Far North District Council: a) 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 Note: request a report be provided to the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board with practical solutions to address any health and safety issues and to prevent parking at the fill point locations. |
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7.4 Elected Member Conference Attendance Report - 2021 Community Boards Conference Agenda item 6.4 document number A3196920, pages 219 - 230 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/52 Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania That Council note the report entitled ‘Elected Member Conference Attendance Report – 2021 Community Boards Conference’. Note: Mike Edmonds (Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Chairperson) attendance costs to the Elected Member Conference was covered by Community Boards Executive Committee (CBEC). At 2:36 pm, Cr Dave Collard left the meeting. At 2:38 pm, Cr Dave Collard returned to the meeting. |
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7.5 Remits for Consideration at 2021 LGNZ AGM Agenda item 6.6 document number A3259790, Supplementary Agenda pages 17 - 99 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/53 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford That the Far North District Council: a) supports the following 2021 Local Government New Zealand Remits: i) Rating Value of Forestry Land In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith and Moko Tepania Against: Crs Kelly Stratford and John Vujcich carried ii) Funding of Civics Education In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich carried iii) Election Participation In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich carried iv) Carbon Emission Inventory Standards and Reduction Targets In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich carried v) Liability - Buildings Consent Functions In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich carried i) Tree Protection In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich carried At 2:40 pm, Mayor John Carter left the meeting and Deputy Mayor Ann Court took the Chair. At 2:42 pm, Mayor John Carter returned to the meeting. |
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8.1 Council Action Sheet Update July 2021 Agenda item 7.1 document number A3246243, pages 231 - 241 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/54 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania That Council receive the report Action Sheet Update July 2021. |
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8.2 Road Controlling Authorities Forum - Deputy Mayor Ann Court Agenda item 7.2 document number A3250439, pages 242 - 245 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/55 Moved: Cr Ann Court Seconded: Mayor John Carter That Council receive the report Road Controlling Authorities Forum - Deputy Mayor Ann Court. Note: The Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Mayor to continue investigating the possibility of creating a video/film on roading issues in the Far North District. |
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8.3 CEO Report to Council 01 March 2021 - 30 April 2021 Agenda item 7.3 document number A3207496, pages 246 - 287 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/56 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Ann Court That Council receive the report CEO Report to Council 01 March 2021 - 30 April 2021. |
The meeting was adjourned from 3.26 pm to 3.33 pm.
At 3:29 pm, Cr Mate Radich left the meeting.
RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
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Resolution 2021/57 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject matter of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:
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At the conclusion of the public excluded session the meeting confirmed that decisions and information discussed with the public excluded would remain in public exclusion.
10 Karakia Whakamutunga – Closing Prayer
Cr Rachel Smith closed the meeting with a karakia/prayer.
The meeting closed at 4.18 pm.
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Ordinary Council meeting to be held on 12 August 2021.
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CHAIRPERSON