7 April 2022 |
MINUTES
OF Far North District Council
Ordinary Council
Meeting
HELD AT THE Virtually
via Microsoft Teams
ON Thursday, 7 April
2022 AT 10:01
am
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: Adele Gardner (Te Hiku Community Board Chairperson), Belinda Ward (Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board),
STAFF PRESENT Blair King (Chief Executive Officer), William J Taylor, MBE (General Manager Corporate Services), Dean Myburgh (General Manager District Services), Andy Finch (General Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management), Darren Edwards (General Manager Strategic Planning and Policy)
1 Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer
His Worship the Mayor commenced the meeting with a prayer.
Welcome to Blair King as the Far North District Council Chief Executive.
2 NGā WHAKAPāHA ME NGā PāNGA MEMA / Apologies and Declarations of Interest
Resolution 2022/15 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania That the apology received from Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Chairperson Mike Edmonds and Deputy Chairperson Emma Davis be noted. Carried |
3 ngā tono kōrero / Deputation
10.06am- Top Energy Chief Executive Russell Shaw and Northpower Chief Executive Andrew McLeod made a joint presentation to Council regarding the Renewable Energy Zone for Northland.
A presentation was provided to Councillors to provide context to the deputation – document number A3664638 refers.
10.24 Pamela-Anne Simon-Baragwanath-Ngohe on behalf of Kai-noho i Otiria speaking to the Speed Limit Bylaw Changes in Otiria.
4 NGĀ KŌRERO A TE KOROMATUA / MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor advised comments will be made throughout the agenda.
10.32 Cr Collard spoke about the recent Kaimaumau fires – referencing a written report that was circulated to Mayor and Councillors.
6 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
6.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda item 6.1 document number A3640638, pages 13 - 14 refers. |
Resolution 2022/16 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That Council confirms the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held 24 February and the Extraordinary Council meeting held 15 March 2022 as a true and correct record subject to the following amendment: “The note for item 7.4 – Kauri Creek Dam draft report” In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil |
At 11:07 am, Cr Mate Radich left the meeting. At 11:10 am, Cr Mate Radich returned to the meeting.
7 Reports
7.1 Renewable Energy Zones – Joint Submission Agenda item 7.1 document number A3641586, pages 29 - 33 refers. |
Resolution 2022/17 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania That the Far North District Council: a) approves the Draft Joint Submission on Renewable Energy Zones (Attachment B) b) delegates the Mayor the authority to finalise the submission in conjunction with the Mayors and Chairperson of the Northland Councils, to reflect any further elected member feedback. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil |
7.2 Committee Recommendations and Resolutions - March 2022 Agenda item 7.2 document number A3642923, pages 63 - 65 refers |
Resolution 2022/18 Moved: Cr Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania That Council: Parking on State Highways Bylaw a) approve, that the Parking Bylaw, to be made under section 22AB of the Land Transport Act 1998, be amended to include the regulation of parking and stationary vehicle offences on State Highways as per the delegation given by Waka Kotahi. Adoption of the Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy b) adopts the Te Taitokerau Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. Review of Maritime Facilities and Mooring Charges Bylaws c) approve the development of a new Maritime Facilities Bylaw, under section 145 and 146 of the Local Government Act 2002. FNDC Speed Limit Reviews – Recommended Speed Limits d) receive, in its capacity as a Road Controlling Authority, the attached Regional Speed Limit Review Technical Report – Kaitāia-Awaroa-Broadwood-Moerewa urban and Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach (Attachment 2 to the report). e) approves, in its capacity as a Road Controlling Authority, pursuant to Section 22AB(1)(d) of the Land Transport Act 1998, new speed limits set out in the Regional Speed Limit Review - Kaitāia-Awaroa-Broadwood-Moerewa urban and Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach – Recommendations Report, (Attachment 1 to the report) accepting the recommendation of 40kph speed limit on Otiria Road from Pembroke Street to 113 Otiria Road (220m east of Kingi Road), but amend: that the 60kph speed limit on Otiria Road from 113 Otiria Road (220m east of Kingi Road) extend to the intersection of Pokapu Road f) defers making amendments to the Speed Limits Bylaw 2019 set out in Attachment 1 Regional Speed Limit Review - Kaitāia-Awaroa-Broadwood-Moerewa urban and Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach – Recommendations Report until signage to make the new speed limits enforceable is installed. Economic and Practicability Assessment for Discharge of Treated Wastewater to Land from Kaeo Wastewater Treatment Plant. g) agree that the option of discharging treated wastewater from the Kaeo Wastewater Treatment Plant to land is not pursued at this time as part of the application to replace the resource consents authorising discharge of contaminants from the Kaeo Wastewater Treatment Plant, on the basis that the costs associated with that activity, are assessed as not economically viable. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil |
Note: The Deputy Mayor requested the minutes record the following comment from Cr Radich “useless buggers” Cr Radich apologised and advised his comment was directed at his dogs.
The meeting adjourned at 11.49 am until 12.01 pm
7.3 Lindvart Park Pavilion, Kaikohe Project Agenda item 7.3 document number A3641588, pages 82 - 86 refers. |
Resolution 2022/19 Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Cr Ann Court That Council: a) Re-affirm the capital commitment of $3,226,493 to the Lindvart Park Kaikohe – Sportsville project. b) Approve an increase in operational grant support to Sportsville of $35,000 from year one of the 2024/2034 Long-Term Plan. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil Note: that the CEO was asked to provide advice to the next meeting on how to ensure a consistent approach to the way that FNDC supports community facilities across the District, by way of operational grant |
7.4 Packaging of the Three Waters Capital Programme of Works Agenda item 7.4 document number A3647947, pages 87 - 93 refers. |
Resolution 2022/20 Moved: Cr Ann Court Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford That Council approves the packaging of a programme of works up to $4,000,000 annually to Far North Waters in accordance with the Water Services Alliance Agreement to enable the delivery of Council’s Long Term Plan Capital programme. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil Note: Council request an annual monitoring report to the Infrastructure Committee in order to track contractor performance, including the key performance indicators associated to the programme package. Note: That Cr Foy requested a workshop to look over the Operations and Maintenance Alliance Agreement. |
7.5 Three Waters Reform – Governance Working Group Report Agenda item 7.5 document number A3648870, pages 94 - 172 refers. |
Resolution 2022/21 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That Council: a) Note the report Three Waters Reform- Governance Working Group Report. b) Confirm Council’s alignment with the position outlined by Dr Jason Smith, Mayor of Kaipara District, and Chair of the Northland Mayoral Forum on the proposed composition and voting rights for the Regional Representative Group for Entity A. c) Authorise the Mayor to notify the Minister of Local Government on the Far North District Council’s position from b) above. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil Abstained: Crs Rachel Smith and Kelly Stratford |
8.1 Progress Report: The Reintroduction of Development Contributions in the Far North District in Alignment with the 2024-34 Long Term Plan Agenda item 8.1 document number A3589452, pages 173 - 176 refers. |
Resolution 2022/22 Moved: Cr Ann Court Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That the Council receive the report Progress Report: The Reintroduction of Development Contributions in the Far North District in Alignment with the 2024-34 Long Term Plan. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, David Clendon, Dave Collard, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil Abstained: Cr Felicity Foy |
The meeting adjourned at 1:00 pm set to reconvene at 1:30 pm
8.2 CEO Report to Council 01 November 2021 - 28 February 2022 Agenda item 8.2 document number A3626631, pages 177 - 203 refers. |
Resolution 2022/23 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania That the Council receive the report CEO Report to Council 01 November 2021 - 28 February 2022 In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil |
8.3 Community Board Updates March 2022 Agenda item 8.3 document number A3643083, pages 204 - 209 refers. |
Resolution 2022/24 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That Council note the following Community Board minutes: a) Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board, 2 March 2022. b) Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board, 3 March 2022. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil |
8.4 Council Action Sheet Update April 2022 Agenda item 8.4 document number A3644770, pages 210 - 232 refers. |
Resolution 2022/25 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That Council receive the report Action Sheet Update April 2022. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil |
9 te wāhanga tūmataiti / Public Excluded
RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
Resolution 2022/26 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:
In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil |
11.0 Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Prayer
The meeting closed at 2.57 pm.
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 19 May 2022.
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CHAIRPERSON