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SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD
21 NOVEMBER 1995
The Inaugural Meeting of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board
was held on 21 November 1995, at 4.00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mr O T Alpers (Chairman), Mrs C D Anderton,
Mr P T Clearwater, Mr D G Drayton, Dr M F Fahey OBE,
Mrs S U Gill, Mr I D Howell and Mrs P J Hunter. APOLOGY: An apology was received from Mrs Ann Lewis and was sustained. Dr Fahey retired at 5.00 p.m. and was present for clauses 1-21 inclusive. The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION:
1. EXEMPTION FROM LEGAL ROAD FRONTAGE
NZ GUARDIAN TRUST CO LTD
19 AMHERST PLACE
RR: 1832
Officer Responsible: Writer: A C Handisides Environmental Services Manager Annual Plan Output: Subdivisions
The Subdivision Planning Officer reported: Purpose of Report
To authorise exemption from legal road frontage for a proposed allotment at 19 Amherst Place. "The application creates Lot 4 without frontage to a legal road. The access will be via a right of way to Amherst Place. Section 321 of the Local Government Act 1974 permits a Local Authority to approve the creation of allotments without legal frontage provided an alternative means of access is available. (Map attached). (Mrs Gill declared an interest in this matter at the Community Board meeting and took no part in the discussion or voting on this clause). Recommendation: That the Council adopt the following resolution: `The Christchurch City Council hereby resolves pursuant to Section 321 (3) (c) Local Government Act 1974, that Section 321 (1) of the Local Government Act 1974 will not apply to the following allotment: Lot 4 on subdivision consent East 95/1959 being a subdivision of Lot 3, DP 45902 comprised in Certificate of Title 26B/378." 2. REVOCATION OF PART CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION
G TEEAR 22 & 38 HANDS ROAD RR: 1856
Officer Responsible Writer
Environmental Services Manager A C Handisides Subdivision Planning
Officer
Corporate Plan Output: Subdivisions
Purpose of Report To revoke a condition of subdivision approval at 22 and 38 Hands Road.
The subdivision WAI/89/42 of land at Hands Road was approved in 1989 and created Lots 1-4 on Deposited Plan 56133 and a copy of this plan is attached. A condition of that approval was that Lots 2 and 3 be amalgamated. The land concerned is now the subject of recent subdivision consent EAST/95/1960, and the amalgamation condition is now unnecessary and requires to be revoked. Recommendation: That the Council adopt the following resolution: "The Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to revoke, pursuant to Section 241(3) Resource Management Act 1991 that the condition of approval of subdivision as set out below and shown on the plan deposited in the office of the District Land Registrar at Christchurch as Deposit Plan 56133, be revoked: Lot 2 and 3 hereon being amalgamated and one Certificate of Title being issued therefor."
3. REVOCATION OF PART CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION
V J LYNSKY - 6 GRANGE STREET
RR: 1857
Officer Responsible Writer
Environmental Services Manager A C Handisides Subdivision
Planning Officer
Corporate Plan Output: Subdivisions
Purpose Of Report To revoke a condition of subdivision approval at 6 Grange Street.
In 1957 the Christchurch City Council sealed a plan of subdivision creating Lots 1 and 2 DP 19389. A condition of that approval was that a right of way be created. The land is now subject to a recent subdivision consent EAST/95/1886 which leaves part of the right of way unnecessary. The surveyor has requested that the conditional nature of this part of the right of way be revoked. The area to be revoked has been shown on the attached plan as A. Recommendation: That the Council adopt the following resolution: `The Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to revoke, pursuant to Section 241(3) Resource Management Act 1991 the condition of approval of subdivision relating to the right of way easement in Transfer 473107, and coloured blue on the plan deposited in the office of the District Land Registrar at Christchurch as Deposit Plan 19389.
4. SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY -
CANTAPINE 12 PENN PLACE
Officer Responsible Property Writer Lewis Burn, Property Manager Services Officer 21/3/4/2 Annual Plan Output: Property Unit's Capital Output Commercial Properties
Introduction The purpose of this report is to obtain Council's approval to sell the freehold of Lot 8 DP 49386 (map attached) by private treaty to the existing tenant. The Council's policy in respect of the disposal of property is that all property is to be sold by tender unless there are good reasons for doing otherwise. Background The Council holds in fee simple industrial land in Penn Place off Blenheim Road which is used in conjunction with adjacent land for timber storage by Cantapine. This Company occupies the site adjoining Koppers-Hickson who purchased Lot 7 from the Council in May 1994. Cantapine sell outdoor timber products and have taken over this business from Timpro International Ltd who went into receivership and liquidation in 1992. Timpro had purchased the timber products side of Hicksons Timber Impregnation NZ Ltd. Site Details Lot 8 DP 49386 which abuts the railway line comprises a total area of 823 square metres. The site is near the road level, flat in contour and has all services available. Lot 8 is solely occupied by Cantapine who own all improvements. Lease At its meeting in September 1992, the Council accepted a Surrender of the Lease to Hicksons Timber Impregnation Co. of Lots 7 and 8. The Council also approved new leases to Koppers-Hicksons for Lot 7 and Cantapine for Lot 8 to recognise the actual site occupation and use. Since the Council's decision, Kopper-Hicksons have purchased Lot 7 while Cantapine have remained in occupation on a month by month tenancy at an agreed annual rental of $2,100. A formal lease has not been signed with Cantapine due to the issue of land contamination. Contaminated Site The site is on the Canterbury Regional Council's register of contaminated sites containing varying degrees of soil and ground water contamination. A contaminated site assessment has been carried out on the Council's behalf by Works Environmental Management and extracts from their report showing the analysis assessment of soil sampling and the conclusions drawn are attached. It is noted from this assessment that although the concentration of PCP is not significant if the site continues to be used as an industrial site, the level of presence of Zinc in the surface layer poses health risks to persons working at or visiting the site. Zoning Business 5 (General Industrial) in the proposed City Plan. This zone provides for a wide range of both light and heavy industry, processing and warehousing. Comment
The contamination issue has made for protracted negotiations over the sale; firstly to Koppers-Hickson and now the agreement reached with Cantapine. Having regard to all considerations the recommended sale price is a reasonable price for the land in its present state. No interest has been expressed by Council Units in this property following circulation in terms of the Council Property Disposal Flow Chart. The land was acquired in fee simple by the former Waimairi District Council on the open market and therefore the provisions of Section 40 of the Public Works Act relating to offer-back do not apply. There is no good reason why the Council should continue to hold freehold title to this land. Details of the valuation and settlement are given in the public excluded section of this report. It is considered there is good reason not to go to public tender in this case on the following grounds:
1. The site is contaminated with hazardous substances and it is not likely that there would be much interest in the property as an investment as restoration would be required on any redevelopment involving ground disturbance. 2. This is a rear site with narrow access and its highest and best use is in conjunction with the adjoining land as presently used by the tenant. 3. The tenant owns all the improvements the main improvements being a large canopy type storage building. 4. It is unlikely a higher price would be achieved on the open market considering the unattractive nature and limited potential of the site for redevelopment. 5. There is precedence for a sale direct to the tenant with the sale of the adjoining Lot 7 to the sitting tenant, Koppers Hickson. Details of the valuation and of the proposed settlement will be found in the Public Excluded Section of this Order Paper.
Section 230 Resolution
In order for the disposal of the land to comply with the provisions of Section 230 of the Local Government Act 1974, it will be necessary for Council to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution
Pursuant to Section 230 of the Local Government Act 1974 the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to dispose of the land described in the following Schedule:
Schedule
All that parcel of land having a total area of 823 square metres or thereabouts being Lot 8 DP 49386 being all of the land contained in Certificate of Title 30K/466.
Recommendation: 1. That the above Resolution be adopted. 2. That Lot 8 DP 49386 be sold to Cantapine for the indicated value as assessed by the Council's Valuer.
5. 77A CASHMERE ROAD RECREATION RESERVE
Officer Responsible Property Author Grant Ancell, Property Manager Services Officer 3/6/1/24 Annual Plan Output: Parks, Capital Outputs -Reserve Purchases - Unidentified Reserves Budget Provision: $200,000Purpose This report seeks Council approval to purchase a strip of land required to give driveway access to the Cashmere Bowling Club which is located on the Cashmere Valley Reserve (map attached). Background In 1984 the Heathcote County Council is understood to have negotiated with two adjoining owners to purchase a strip off the rear of their properties in order that a driveway could be constructed to the Cashmere Bowling Club. The land was occupied and a survey undertaken and approved as to survey by the Chief Surveyor of the Lands and Survey. The Council's Solicitor who acted for the Heathcote County Council cannot find any reference to instructions to transfer the land and it is not known if compensation was paid. One of the properties has been sold twice since 1984 and the current owner who is redeveloping the land has approached the Council and asked that either the land be fenced back into their ownership or that Council negotiate with them to purchase the land. As the land is still required for the reserve negotiations were concluded to acquire the 22 m2 involved. Valuation The Council's Valuation consultant, Simes Valuation Ltd, have reported that the land would have a current market value of $3,850. The owner was only willing to sell at $4,025 which was based on the price they recently paid for the site. Property Details: Owner: Gibraltar Shelf No 9 Ltd Description: 1189m2 being Lot 2 DP 12503 contained in Certificate of Title 485/4. Area Required: 22m2 being the land shown as area "A" on plan S2647. Source of Funds
for Purchase: Code 27601/017 Discussion There is no conclusive evidence that the original owner was ever paid any compensation. The new owner/developer had advised that if we did not reach agreement that they would put the fence on the true boundary in terms of their title. Even if we can prove that compensation was paid to a previous owner the legal process to prove this and meet the current owner's demands would have exceeded the value of the compensation being demanded. The owner's assessment of value is based on the price of $217,500 paid for the 1189m2 bare site on 21/4/95 adjusted for the 22m2 occupied by the reserve. Recommendation: That Council resolves to purchase the land described in the schedule for a recreation reserve. Schedule 22 m2 being the land shown as area "A" on plan S2647 being part of Lot 2 DP 12503 contained in Certificate of Title 485/4.
6. PROPERTY EXCHANGE FOR WATER SERVICES -
ST MARTINS ROAD
Officer Responsible Property Writer Stephen Cribb, Property Manager Services Officer 8/12/10 Annual Plan Output: Water Services Unit Capital Outputs - Land Drainage New Assets Waterways Esplanade Purchases - Rivers and Tributaries p.9.3.42Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval for the exchange of land in St Martins Road to facilitate riverbank landscaping and stabilisation along the Heathcote River (see attached plan). Background
The Council acquired an area of land in 1969 for the purpose of building a bridge between Ensors Road and St Martins Road. An area of this land (769m2) has remained surplus since then. The adjoining owner at 147 St Martins Road has approached the Council with the idea of exchanging the rear area of his property for an equal area of this surplus Council land (368m2). The Water Services Unit would like to see this exchange of areas proceed as this would allow for landscaping and bank stabilisation to be carried out over two properties rather than just one and also prevent vehicle access over this part of unformed Riverlaw Terrace. The settlement details are included in the Public Excluded section of this report. Resolution
In order for the disposal to comply with the provisions of Section 230 of the Local Government Act, it will be necessary for the Council to adopt the following resolution. Resolution
The Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to dispose of the land described in the following schedule. Schedule
All that parcel of land containing 368m2 or thereabouts being Part Lot 2 DPO 29184, part of Rural Section 16 contained in part Certificate of Title 11B/1218. Recommendation: That the above resolution be adopted.
7. PROPOSED ROAD STOPPING:
DISPOSAL OF REDUNDANT ROAD WIDENING
ALBEMARLE STREET
RR 1854
Map Ref: K13
Officer Responsible Writer Design Services Manager Lester Reilly, Legal Surveyor Design Corporate Plan Output: Roading Budget - Land Legalisation
The purpose of this report is to start the legal procedures necessary to stop a portion of legal road. When Brougham Street was constructed a number of years ago the intersection with Albemarle Street was closed off for traffic reasons to restrict the number of intersections on to the expressway but never legally stopped. The landscaping strip that acts as a buffer zone between Brougham Street and the residential area to the south was constructed across the end of Albemarle Street. This landscaping strip is 13 metres in width and held in Council ownership. This road stopping action is to tidy up and legalise the situation as it exists today. It will also restrict any access in the future by requiring Council approval. The Traffic Unit agrees with this proposal. The plan is attached. The land is not formed as road but landscaped together with other Council land. Resolution Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 319 (h) and 342 of the Local Government Act 1974, the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to stop that portion of road as shown on the plan and described in the Schedule hereto. Reason for the Road Stopping
The reason for this road stopping is to legally stop the position of Albemarle Street to restrict vehicle access on to Brougham Street. The physical stopping of the street was carried out at the time of the construction of Brougham Street. Purpose To Which The Stopped Road Will Be Put
The portion of road when stopped will be held by the Council in fee simple and used for landscaping pursuant to Section 345 (1) (b) of the Local Government Act 1974. Schedule Portion of Albemarle Street being all that parcel of land situated in the City of Christchurch and shown as "Road to be Stopped" and described as follows:
Shown Area SO Adjoining Land
A 265m2 19511 Lots 2 and 3 DP 56555
Recommendation: 1. That the above resolution be adopted. 2. That, if no objections are received, or if the objections are later withdrawn, the Council shall by Public Notice, declare the said portion of road as stopped. 3. That the stopped road be held by the Council for landscaping purposes pursuant to Section 345 (1) (a) (i) of the Local Government Act 1974 and amalgamated with their certificate of title pursuant to Section 345 (2) of the Local Government Act 1974. 4. That, if objections are received, the Resource Management Hearings Panel hear the objections and then make a recommendation to Council as to the action to be taken." PART B - ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
8. REPORT ON APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS
The City Manager reported that at its Installation Meeting held on 6 November 1995, the Council appointed Mr O T Alpers, Dr M F Fahey OBE and Mr I D Howell to the Community Board. The Board resolved that the information be received.
9. ORAL DECLARATION BY MEMBERS ATTESTED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY MANAGER
All Community Board members present completed declarations which were attested by the Community Manager on behalf of the City Manager.
10. ELECTION CHAIRPERSON
(a) Method of Voting
The Community Manager advised Board members that the Board was required to determine which voting system to use in electing the Chairperson. The Board resolved that the Board not use the alternative voting system (i.e. that the open voting, simple majority (one vote for each member) system be employed). (b) Election of Chairperson
The Community Manager then called for nominations for the chair of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board. Mr O T Alpers was nominated by Mr I D Howell and seconded by Mrs C D Anderton. There being no further nominations, Mr Alpers was declared duly elected to the chair of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board.
11. ORAL DECLARATION BY THE CHAIRPERSON ATTESTED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Mr Alpers completed the Chairperson's oral declaration in the presence of the Community Manager, as the representative of the City Manager, and assumed the chair, thanking Board members for their confidence in him and expressing regret that the past members of the Board were not present. The Chairman expressed the thanks of Board members to former Community Board members who had served over the previous three years for their work on behalf of the community and in serving the Board. The Chairman also expressed the Board's condolences to Mrs Hunter on the loss of her son.
12. ELECTION OF DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON
(a) Determination of Which Voting System to Use
The Chairman sought a motion from the Board on which voting system should be used in the election of the Deputy Chair. It was resolved that the Board not use the alternative system of voting (i.e. that the open voting, simple majority (one vote for each member) system be employed). (b) Election of Deputy Chairperson
The Chairman then called for nominations for the Deputy Chair of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board. Mrs Gill was nominated by Mrs Hunter, seconded by Mr Clearwater. There being no further nominations for this position, Mrs Gill was declared elected Deputy Chairman of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board and was congratulated on her appointment.
13. GENERAL EXPLANATION TO BE GIVEN AS A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT BY THE LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER
It was resolved that the information be received and be noted.
14. REPORT OF THE RETURNING OFFICER
It was resolved that the information be received and be noted.
15. FIXING OF DATE, TIME & VENUE OF ORDINARY MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
It was resolved that the information be received and be noted.
16. DELEGATION TO COMMUNITY BOARDS
At its inaugural meeting on Monday 6 November 1995 the Council had adopted a report by the City Manager recommending that the delegated powers set out in the report be granted to Community Boards for the 1995/98 term of the Council. It was resolved that the information be received and be noted.
17. FIXING OF REMUNERATION OF ELECTED MEMBERS
It was resolved that the information be received.
18. COMMUNITY BOARD REPRESENTATION AND SUB-COMMITTEES
The Board resolved: (1) That the Board establish a Community Affairs Committee. (2) That this Committee comprise the six elected Community Board members and the Chairman ex officio. (3) That the establishment of sub-committees, the members of which are to be paid a daily meeting allowance, be referred to the Board for confirmation. (4) That all Working Parties be unpaid. (5) That the Chairman of the Board be an ex officio member of all Board Committees, Sub-committees and Working Parties set up.
19. J E WILSON - 64 HACKTHORNE ROAD -
PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY NAME
The Board considered a request from residents on an existing right-of-way that is being further developed that this right-of-way be named Lady Polson Lane. The Board resolved that the new right-of-way at 64 Hackthorne Road be named Lady Polson Lane.
20. SELECTION OF LOCATION FOR CASHMERE PLAYGROUND
The Board considered a report outlining the results of the consultation recently undertaken on the preferred location of a children's playground on Cashmere Hill. The Board had previously allocated $15,000 of its 1995/96 project funds for the construction of a children's playground on the Cashmere Hills. Two possible locations had been canvassed, either the Cashmere Village Green or the Hackthorne Road Waterworks site. This was in response to a petition received and well supported by residents on the hill, seeking a play structure to be developed on the Cashmere Village Green. The report concluded that the Parks Unit supported the construction of a playground on the Cashmere Village Green because: (a) Playgrounds are a permitted activity under the Open Space 1 Zone of the proposed City Plan. (b) This is the site specified in the original petition. (c) The majority of the submissions received prefer the Village Green and (d) The length of tenure at the waterworks site is uncertain. At the meeting Dr Bruce Harding spoke on behalf of the Cashmere Residents' Association expressing concerns over the Parks Unit's proposals to fence the entire green and asking for something aesthetically pleasing to surround the play area only and also seeking an assurance that adjoining ratepayers would be consulted before the proposal was developed. Dr Harding urged also that muted colours rather than strong primary colours be employed in this project to fit in with the stone work of the Presbyterian Church and to fit in with the heritage concept of the area. The Board resolved that a play structure be constructed on the Cashmere Village Green from the funding allocated in the 1995/96 Annual Plan.
21. GIVE WAY CONTROLS - HURUNUI STREET/WORSLEYS ROAD
The Area Traffic Engineer reported that at a recent meeting with members of the Cracroft Residents' Association a need for improved safety at the Hurunui Street/ Worsleys Road intersection was highlighted. Because of the open nature of the intersection vehicles tended to cut the corner from Worsleys Road when turning right into Hurunui Street and this made cyclists particularly vulnerable. Priorities could be confusing for some motorists at this intersection. As a solution, it was proposed to install a give-way control on Hurunui Street to reduce the corner cutting and reduce confusion over priority. The Board resolved that a give way control be placed against Hurunui Street at its intersection with Worsleys Road.
22. PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE COLOMBO STREET/TENNYSON STREET INTERSECTION
The Board considered for information a report on progress with the proposed traffic signal installation at the Colombo Street/Tennyson Street intersection. The Board resolved that the information be received.
23. PROPERTY PURCHASE AND LEGALISATION OF LAND FOR ROAD - DRUMMOND STREET
The Clause was withdrawn by the Chairman as it had previously been considered by the Community Board and had been referred at that time to the Council.
24. STRUCTURE ON STREET APPLICATION -
10 EREWHON TERRACE
The Board considered a consent application for a structure on the street seeking approval for a newly constructed fence to remain along a portion of Erewhon Terrace. The fence is perceived by the applicant to be a safety barrier along a steep drive but there were concerns from a neighbour that the fence could interfere with a probable new vehicle entrance to the property and that the fence was visually offensive. The Board resolved that a Sub-committee of Messrs Howell and Drayton be set up to look into this matter and to report back to a future meeting of the Board.
25. STRUCTURE ON STREET APPLICATION -
68 PARKLANDS DRIVE
The Board considered an application for approval for the construction of a reinforced concrete and concrete block retaining wall on legal road in Parklands Drive. The Board resolved that approval be given to this application subject to the following conditions: 1. That a Building Consent for the structure be obtained. 2. That a standard deed of licence be entered into with the Council. 3. That the owner be entirely responsible for the stability, safety and future maintenance of the retaining walls and driveway formation work associated with the structures. 4. That the site be kept in a safe and tidy condition at all times during the course of construction. 5. That an appropriate drainage system be installed as shown on the plans. Backfill to retaining wall to be free draining material. All work to be carried out to the satisfaction of the Roading Manager. 6. That construction of the structures be commenced within six months and completed within 12 months or this approval will lapse.
26. AVOCA VALLEY STREAM
The Board considered a report seeking the appointment of a member of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board to join the newly formed Avoca Valley Stream Advisory Group. The Board resolved that, subject to her consent, Mrs Lewis be appointed to be the Community Board's representative on the Avoca Valley Stream Advisory Group and that, if she is not able to undertake this, Mr Drayton be appointed.
27. COMMUNITY FUNDING
The Board considered for information a report setting out the amounts allocated under each of the Funding Schemes for the second round of funding for 1995. The report indicated that all funds available had now been allocated and that the Funding Schemes held a nil balance. The Board resolved that the information be received.
28. RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY RECREATION
The Board had previously allocated $15,000 from its 1995/96 project funds to provide resources for community recreation. This report updated Board members with a suitable project to meet this objective. The proposed project involved funding a salary and programme costs for a recreation co-ordinator to be based at Pioneer Stadium. A Management Committee, on which the Community Board would be represented, is to be set up to oversee and direct the project, while the day to day supervision, administration and accommodation would be provided by Pioneer Stadium. The Board resolved: (1) That the $15,000 allocated to provide resources for community recreation be used to fund 12 month salary and programme costs for a youth recreation co-ordinator based at Pioneer Stadium. (2) That Mrs Anderton be the Community Board's representative on the Management Committee overseeing the project.
29. UPDATING NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT GROUP CO-ORDINATORS' ADDRESS LISTS
The Board considered an update report on the initiative involving a partnership between the Community Board and the Police to undertake the updating of addresses of neighbourhood support group (NSG) co-ordinators. The Board had made a grant of $5,000 at its meeting on 1 August 1995 from the Discretionary Fund to provide a wage top-up for a task force green worker to undertake the proposed work in the Spreydon/Heathcote area. After an initial meeting with the Police and the Christchurch Safer community Council, it was established that one person working for six months would be able to complete the updating of the address lists for the entire city. Community Boards not presently involved are to be asked to make a grant as a wage top-up for this task force green worker. It is likely, therefore, that only $1,000 of the $5,000 granted by the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board will be required for this project. The Board resolved that, when the other Community Boards (or Service Centres) make a grant for this project, $4,000 of the $5,000 previously granted by the Community Board be returned to the Discretionary Fund for reallocation.
30. 1996/97 ANNUAL PLAN - CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME
Earlier in the year the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board had consulted with Residents' Associations and other community groups on their wishes for capital works to be included in the Council's Capital Works programme. At a special meeting of the board on 8 August 1995 the proposals received were prioritised and were then forwarded to the relevant Policy Unit Managers for comment. The responses from Managers were reported back to the Board meeting. The report indicated that approximately $213,000 was available for each Community Board to prioritise within this list for years 1 and 2 of the Capital Works Programme. Community Boards were asked to review their proposals for years one and two and to rank these proposals and to indicate the benefits of carrying out each of the projects concerned. The Board resolved: (1) That a sub-committee be appointed: (a) To identify any items of concern and that the Chairperson and Community Manager discuss those concerns with the relevant Policy Unit; and (b) To rank year 1 and 2 projects which are proposed for funding from the Unspecified Projects allowance. (2) That the Sub-committee be Mr Alpers, Mr Clearwater, Mr Drayton and Mrs Hunter and be given power to act.
31. KINGDOM RESOURCES EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
The Board considered a request for a grant towards salary, administration expenses and the development of a seminar room from the Kingdom Resources Trust. The Board had previously supported the commencement of the Kingdom Resources Employment Service at its meeting on 8 November 1994 by an initial grant of $15,000. Mr Angus Stevenson and Ms Barbara Arnold, Marketing Co-ordinators for the Kingdom Resources Trust, were in attendance at the meeting and outlined the work and needs of their organisation in support of the Trust's request for grants funding. The Board resolved that a grant of $11,000 be made to the Kingdom Resources Trust from the Board's Environmental and Employment Creation Fund.
32. BECKENHAM SHOPPING CENTRE
The Board considered a report seeking approval for the establishment of a Working Party to consider and make recommendations on the implementation of a concept plan for the improvement of the Beckenham Shopping Centre. The Board resolved: (1) That a Working Party be formed to review the concept plan, and to put forward recommendations to the Board for its funding and implementation. (2) That the Working Party be Mr Alpers, Mrs Gill and Mrs Hunter.
33. GRANT FOR HANGING BASKETS OF FLOWERS -
LINCOLN ROAD
The Board considered a letter from Mr Dean Garrett, Chairperson of the Addington Business Association, seeking a grant toward the cost of providing hanging baskets of artificial flowers in Lincoln Road. These were particularly sought to improve the appearance of the street for Show week. The Board noted that this request had not been received in time to allow consideration before Show Week and that the Beckenham shopkeepers were providing their own hanging baskets. The Board resolved that the Board not fund this project.
34. SKATEBOARD BOWL PROMOTIONAL EVENTS
The Board considered a report on the success of the promotional skateboarding day held at the Hoon Hay Park and the Waltham Park skateboard bowls on Sunday 8 October 1995. The Board resolved that the information be received and that its expression of thanks for the successful organising of these events be conveyed to the Community Activities Officer, Brent Ferigo, and to the former Assistant Community Activities Officer, Michael MacLachlan.
35. UPDATE OF BOARD FUNDS
An update of the Board's funds had previously been circulated for the information of Board members The Board resolved that the information be received.
36. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
The Board resolved that the resolution to exclude the public as set out on page 31 of the Order Paper be adopted.
CONFIRMED THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1996. (SGD) O T Alpers
CHAIRMAN