Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting Minutes

7 October 2021

unconfirmed

   MINUTES OF
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE
virtually via Microsoft TEAMs
ON
Thursday, 7 October 2021 AT 10.00 am

 

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

1            Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer

Belinda Ward opened with a karakia.

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

APOLOGIES AND SPEAKING RIGHTS

Resolution  2021/84

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That apologies from member Rachel Smith be granted, and speaking rights for Councillor Clendon be granted.

In Favour:       Crs Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

carried

 

3            Te wāhanga tūmatanui / Public Forum

Andy Murdoch and Kirsty Hampson spoke on behalf of Friends of Rolands Woods Trust.

4            Ngā Tono KŌrero / Deputations

Nil.

5            ngā kaikōrero / Speakers

Chris Galbraith on behalf of Far North Holdings speaking in regard to item 7.4 Waharoa Proposal - Russell Waterfront/Wharf.

 

Geoff Lawson on behalf of Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust in regard to item 7.9 Funding Applications

 

 

6            Confirmation of Previous Minutes

6.1         Confirmation of Previous Minutes

Agenda item 6.1 document number A3405341, pages 10 - 20 refers.

Resolution  2021/85

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 2 September 2021 are a true and correct record with the following amendments:

-       approving the sum of $2,500 and up to $2,500 for traffic management Te Puna Aroha - Application.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Frank Owen and Manuwai Wells

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Bruce Mills and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Carried

 

7            Reports

7.1         Chairperson and Members Report

Agenda item 7.1 document number A3405362, pages 21 - 26 refers.

Resolution  2021/86

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

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

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

carried 7/0Carried

At 10:47 am, Member Frank Owen left the meeting. At 10:52 am, Member Frank Owen returned to the meeting.

7.2         Eastern Ward Tree Removals Request

Agenda item 7.2 document number A3373151, pages 27 - 32 refers.

MOTION

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board recommend the Infrastructure Committee:

a)    approve unbudgeted OPEX expenditure of $60,000+GST for the removal of the Leyland-Cyprus hedge located on the eastern boundary of the Kerikeri Sports Complex and is replaced by appropriate fencing as agreed with the associated private property owners;

Amendment

Moved:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board leave the approval of unbudgeted OPEX expenditure of $60,000+GST for the removal of the Leyland-Cyprus hedge located on the eastern boundary of the Kerikeri Sports Complex and is replaced by appropriate fencing as agreed with the associated private property owners to lie on the table pending further information related to unknown costings and confirmation of boundaries.

 

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

carried

The amendment became the substantive motion.

RESOLUTION

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board leave the approval of unbudgeted OPEX expenditure of $60,000+GST for the removal of the Leyland-Cyprus hedge located on the eastern boundary of the Kerikeri Sports Complex and is replaced by appropriate fencing as agreed with the associated private property owners to lie on the table pending further information related to unknown costings and confirmation of boundaries.

 

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

carried

MOTION

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

b)   approve the unbudgeted OPEX expenditure of $27,000+GST for the removal of the of Eucalyptus Trees along the boundary line walkway behind 121 & Lot 13 Waitotara Drive;

c)   approve the unbudgeted OPEX expenditure of $10,000+GST for maintenance to the Eucalyptus trees along the Fairy Pools track and reserve posing potential immediate risk.

carried

Amendment

Moved:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board recommend the Infrastructure Committee:

b)   approve the removal of the of Eucalyptus Trees along the boundary line walkway behind 121 & Lot 13 Waitotara Drive;

c)   approve the maintenance to the Eucalyptus trees along the Fairy Pools track and reserve posing potential immediate risk.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

carried

The amendment became the substantive motion.

RESOLUTION

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board recommend the Infrastructure Committee:

a)    approve the removal of the of Eucalyptus Trees along the boundary line walkway behind 121 & Lot 13 Waitotara Drive;

b)    approve the maintenance to the Eucalyptus trees along the Fairy Pools track and reserve posing potential immediate risk.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

carried

At 11:13 am, Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell left the meeting. At 11:14 am, Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell returned to the meeting.

7.3         Tree Removal Russell Top 10 Holiday Park

Agenda item 7.3 document number A3405617, pages 33 - 37 refers.

ReSOLUTION 2021/87

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)      Approve the removal of several Flame (Coral) trees located in the Russell Top 10 Holiday Park at the cost of the lease holder, subject to the following conditions:

i)       Works are carried out by a professional Arborist company

ii)      Works are to be completed with minimal impact to the surrounding area

iii)     Replacement trees are to be native and low maintenance and community board expresses its preference for Pohutukawa or Titoki.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

carried

The meeting adjourned from 12:08 to 12:30 pm.

7.4         Waharoa Proposal - Russell Waterfront/Wharf

Agenda item 7.4 document number A3379734, pages 38 - 41 refers.

Resolution  2021/88

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)   approve the installation of a waharoa (entranceway/gateway) at the entrance to Russell Wharf; and,

b)   note the proposed future installation of a second waharoa (entranceway/gateway) at Te Maiki.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

7.5         New Reserve Act Lease to Russell Tennis Club Incorporated

Agenda item 7.5 document number A3379857, pages 42 - 51 refers.

Resolution  2021/89

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Bruce Mills

That the Bay of Islands - Whangaroa Community Board acting under delegation and pursuant to section 61 Reserves Act 1977 recommend to Council:

a)   That a new ground lease be issued to the Russell Tennis Club Incorporated over part of the Local Purpose (community activities) Reserve, for approximately 1,500.0 square metres, being  part of Allotment 2A Section 6 Town of Russell held in Record of Title NA61/226, vested in Far North District Council as a local purpose reserve by Section 26A Reserves Act 1977. The terms of the proposed lease shall be:

                      I.        Term     33 years – maximum allowed for under the Reserves Act 1977

                    II.        Rental      $110 pa – FNDC Fees and Charges Schedule 2021/22 – Community leases

b)   With further conditions negotiated and agreed upon by the General Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Russell Tennis Club Incorporated.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

7.6         Permit to Occupy Plantation Reserve - Te Wahapu Road Pomare Bay

Agenda item 7.6 document number A3397598, pages 52 - 58 refers.

MOTION

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Bruce Mills

That the Bay of Islands -Whangaroa Community Board recommends Council consents to the temporary occupation by Mr G B Holroyd of approximately 1000m2 of plantation reserve being Pt Wahapu Block adjoining 104 Te Wahapu Road. Subject to the following conditions:

i)        Maintenance of the accessway to be the responsibility of Mr Holroyd.

ii)       Mr Holroyd accepts all liability for the use of the accessway.

iii)      The consent is to Mr G B Holroyd for the life of the currently formed metal accessway.

iv)      The consent does not sit with land and will not automatically transfer to future landowners.

Foreshadowed amendment : Item is left to lie on the table

AMENDMENT

Moved:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands -Whangaroa Community Board leave Permit to Occupy Plantation Reserve - Te Wahapu Road Pomare Bay to lie on the table until a site visit and additional information are reported back to the board in the form of a report.

In Favour:    Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Belinda Ward

carried

The amendment became substantive motion.

RESOLUTION  2021/90

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Dave Hooway-Kopa

That the Bay of Islands -Whangaroa Community Board leave Permit to Occupy Plantation Reserve - Te Wahapu Road Pomare Bay to lie on the table until a site visit and additional information are reported back to the board in the form of a report.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

7.7         Statement of Community Board Fund Account as at 31 July 2021

Agenda item 7.7 document number A3345260, pages 59 - 61 refers.

Resolution  2021/91

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuwai Wells

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 31 July 2021”.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

7.8         Statement of Community Board Fund Account as at 31 August 2021

Agenda item 7.8 document number A3398536, pages 62 - 65 refers.

Resolution  2021/92

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

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 31 August 2021”.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

7.9         Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.9 document number A3398711, pages 66 - 107 refers.

Resolution  2021/93

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board leaves the application from D’Vine Community Oasis for $50,000 for the creation of a carpark to lie on the table pending further information. 

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

carried

resolution 2021/94

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Bruce Mills

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board rescind resolution 2019/50 – Allocation of the Placemaking fund 2018/2019 – Russell Baptist Church and the funds ($8,000) be returned to the Community Board Placemaking Account..

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

carried

ReSOLUTION 2021/95

Moved:       Member Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approves the sum of $2,397 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Ngāti Rahiri Māori Komiti for costs towards Te Tii Carols in the Park to meet healthy community outcomes and include sugar free options and free drinking water for attendees.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

carried

ReSOLUTION 2021/96

Moved:       Member Bruce Mills

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approves the sum of $3,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust for costs towards Youthline services to meet the following Community Outcomes:

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

ii)      Proud, vibrant communities

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen and Manuwai Wells

Against:           Dave Hookway-Kopa

NOTE: Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust presents its application as already well-resourced.

carried

resolution 2021/97

Moved:       Member Frank Owen

Seconded:  Member Manuwai Wells

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board confirms their resolution of 3 June 2021 and approves the sum of $3,077 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Kawakawa Hundertwasser Charitable Trust  for costs towards Te Hononga Booking Office project to support the following Community Outcomes:

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

ii)      Proud, vibrant communities

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Lane Ayr

carried

resolution 2021/98

Moved:       Member Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board confirm their resolution of 3 June 2021 and approve the sum of $10,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Kawakawa Hundertwasser Charitable Trust with the following conditions:

I.              Kawakawa Hundertwasser Charitable Trust work with Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Kawakawa - Moerewa subdivision representative, Kawakawa business association, iwi/hapu representatives and other interested community groups.

II.            report back to Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board with a project brief including timeline and deliverable commitments before funds are uplifted.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Lane Ayr and Bruce Mills

Carried

 

7.10       Project Funding Reports

Agenda item 7.10 document number A3398540, pages 108 - 119 refers.

Resolution  2021/99

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the project reports received from:

a)   Ngati Rahiri Māori Komiti – Carols in the Park 2020

b)   Resilient Russell Charitable Trust – Go Green Awards

c)   Whangaroa Museum and Archives Society Inc

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

Carried

8            Information Reports

8.1         Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Action Sheet Update October 2021

Agenda item 8.1 document number A3379209, pages 120 - 126 refers.

Resolution  2021/100

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Bruce Mills

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)    receive the report Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Action Sheet Update October 2021,

b)    request a Tree Maintenance budget added to the Annual Plan,

c)    request an ongoing monthly report be provided with upcoming contracts and levels of service that affect Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Ward.

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Against:           Nil

Carried

9            Whakamutunga/closing karakia

Manuwai Wells closed the meeting with a karakia.

8            tE kAPINGA hUI / Meeting Close

The meeting closed at 2:11 pm.

 

The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting held on 11 November 2021.

 

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CHAIRPERSON