Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting Minutes

3 February 2022

 

   MINUTES OF
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE
Virtually via TEAMs
ON
Thursday, 3 February 2022 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 Rachel Smith

IN ATTENDANCE: Shaun Clarke (Chief Executive) and William Taylor MBE (General Manager – Corporate Services)

1            Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer

Chair Belinda Ward commenced the meeting and Member Manuwai Wells opened with a karakia.

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

2.1         Apologies

Resolution  2022/1

Moved:    Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:      Member Manuwai Wells

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive apologies from Member Dave Hookway-Kopa and early departure for Members Bruce Mills and Lane Ayr.

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

Against:      Nil

Abstained       Rachel Smith

Carried

3            Ngā Tono KŌrero / Deputations

Jenni Prisk and Therese Wickbom introduced Bee Meinders as member of Rainbow Rangitahi based in Kerikeri. Parents Rachel and Steve Meinders shared some of Bee’s story and representatives spoke to seek support from the Board with Rainbow Rangitahi ideas.


4.1         Rainbow Rangatahi Pride Month Support

Resolution  2022/2

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuwai Wells

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board provide support to Rainbow Rangatahi to enable celebrating PRIDE month in Kerikeri and request staff support Rainbow Rangatahi in their aspirations, noting the Boards support.

 

In Favour:       Belinda Ward, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell and Manuwai Wells

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

Carried

5            ngā kaikōrero / Speakers

There were no speakers for this meeting.

6            Confirmation of Previous Minutes

6.1         Confirmation of Previous Minutes

Agenda item 6.1 document number A3538421, pages 10 - 17 refers.

Resolution  2022/3

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 December 2021 are a true and correct record, with the following amendments:

1.         That items 8.1 Chairperson and Members Reports be recorded as follows

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the reports from Chairperson Belinda Ward, Deputy Chair Frank Owen, Member Lane Ayr, Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, and Member Bruce Mills; and that,

 

a)      support the proposed beautification plan of the Paihia War Memorial Hall forecourt area and recommend that Focus Paihia consider the irrigation and ongoing maitenance costs;

and

b)     support the installation of skateboard ramps at Simpson Memorial Park by writing a letter of support to Simpson Park Hall and Park Committee,

and

c)      supporting principle the relocation of the playground from Kerikeri Domain to Totara North.

2.         That the “Setting of the 2022 Meeting Schedule” Report be recorded as a Supplementary Agenda item.

3.         That it be recorded that Member Frank Owen voted against Item 8.3 b) 

4.         That it be recorded that Member Lane Ayers abstained on item 8.3 c)

 

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

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

Carried

7            Reports

7.1         Chairperson and Members Report

Agenda item 7.1 document number A3555637, pages 18 - 26 refers.

Resolution  2022/4

Moved:       Member Manuwai Wells

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the reports from Chair Belinda Ward and Members Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, and Dave Hookway-Kopa.

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

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

Carried

 

7.2         Statement of Community Board Fund Account as at 31 December 2021

Agenda item 7.2 document number A3555754, pages 27 - 28 refers.

Resolution  2022/5

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

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 December 2021”.

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

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

Carried

 

7.3         Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Statement of Financial Performance Activities by Ward for the period ending 31 December 2021

Agenda item 7.3 document number A3555769, pages 31 - 33 refers.

Resolution  2022/6

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the report Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Statement of Financial Performance Activities by Ward for the period ending 31 December 2021.

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

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

Carried

 

7.4         Project Funding Reports

Agenda item 7.4 document number A3555148, pages 34 - 45 refers.

Resolution  2022/7

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

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

a)    Jacman Entertainment – Hullaballoo Outreach, Totara North

b)    Paihia Red Cross

c)    Towai Makers Market

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

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

Carried

8            Information Reports

8.1         Community and Customer Services Activities - 6 Monthly Report

Agenda item 8.1 document number A3554072, pages 46 - 57 refers.

Resolution  2022/8

Moved:       Member Frank Owen

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the report Community and Customer Services Activities - 6 Monthly Report.

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

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

Carried

 

8.2         Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Action Sheet Update February 2022

Agenda item 8.2 document number A3559342, pages 58 - 67 refers.

Resolution  2022/9

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board;

a)      receive the report Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Action Sheet Update February 2022; and

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

b)     that, as a result of consultation with the Russell Community thus far, the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the cost of procurement up to $15000 for concept drawings for The Strand, Russell, from the Bay of Islands - Whangaroa Community Board placemaking funds.

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

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Rachel Smith

Carried

Member Frank Owen left the meeting 12:02 pm

Members Lane Ayer and Bruce Mills left the meeting 12:11 pm.

 

The meeting was closed with a karakia.

8            tE kAPINGA hUI / Meeting Close

The meeting closed at 12:36 pm.

 

The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting held on 3 March 2022.

 

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CHAIRPERSON