21 March 2023 |
Unconfirmed
MINUTES
OF Far North District Council
Extraordinary Council
Meeting
HELD AT THE Council
Chamber, Memorial Avenue, Kaikohe
ON Tuesday, 21 March
2023 AT 1:00
pm
PRESENT: Kahika - Mayor Moko Tepania, Kōwhai - Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford, Cr Ann Court, Cr Felicity Foy, Cr Hilda Halkyard-Harawira, Cr John Vujcich, Cr Babe Kapa, Cr Penetaui Kleskovic, Cr Tāmati Rākena, Cr Mate Radich (virtual)
IN ATTENDANCE: Adele Gardner (Chairperson Te Hiku Community Board)
STAFF PRESENT: Joshna Panday (Democracy Services Advisor), Aisha Huriwai (Team Leader – Democracy Services), Jo Boyd (Corporate Planner), Jill Coyle (Acting Chief Executive Officer), Andy Finch (District Engineer), Janice Smith (General Manager Corporate Services), Jacine Warmington (Group Manager – Strategic Relationships), Kevin Johnson (Group Manager – Delivery and Operations), Ruben Garcia (Group Manager – Community and Engagement)
1 Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer
Kahika-Mayor Moko Tepania commenced the meeting with a prayer.
2 NGā WHAKAPāHA ME NGā PāNGA MEMA / Apologies and Declarations of Interest
Noted Cr. Ann Court will depart the meeting early.
Acknowledged that Crs Mate Radich and Penetaui Kleskovic is attending online.
3 ngā tono kōrero / Deputation
4 NGĀ KŌRERO A TE kahika / MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
· Currently a low moon phase.
· Opened the Snapper Bonanza (Anglers competition) - appreciation is shown to the contribution of the competition to the economy.
· Cyclone Gabrielle Mayoral relief fund closing date for application is 31 March 2023.
· Temporary legislation has been introduced to allow council to meet virtually and still count for quorum.
· Extraordinary meeting on Thursday will be held virtually.
5.2 Adoption of Statement of Proposal to Amend Resource Consent Fees & Charges for 2023/24 Agenda item 5.2 document number A4132947, pages 13 - 56 refers |
Resolution 2023/26 Moved: Kōwhai - Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That Council: a) adopts the Statement of Proposal for the proposed amendments to Resource Consent fees and charges. b) undertakes public consultation in accordance with section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002.
Against: Crs Ann Court and Steve McNally |
At 2:29 pm, Cr Ann Court left the meeting.
Resolution 2023/27 Moved: Kōwhai - Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That Council resolves to move into Public Excluded. |
Meeting adjourned 2:30pm and Meeting resumed at 3:15pm.
6 Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Prayer
Kahika-Mayor Moko Tepania closed the meeting with a prayer.
7 Meeting Close
The meeting closed at 3:17 pm.
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 6 April 2023.
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CHAIRPERSON