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25. 6. 97
HAGLEY-FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD
11 JUNE 1997
A Special Meeting of the Hagley-Ferrymead
Community Board
was held on Wednesday 11 June 1997 at 4.30 pm
PRESENT: Anna Crighton (Chairperson), Richard Boulton, Heather Brown, David Cox, John Freeman, Liz McRostie, Aaron O'Brien and Bob Todd
APOLOGIES: An apology was received and accepted from David Cox for lateness.
ABSENT: Denis O'Rourke
The Board reports that:
PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
1. DEPUTATIONS
The Chairperson asked that the meeting allow David Evans and Otto Snoep to speak on their concerns regarding the proposed car park at Taylors Mistake.
Mr Evans and Mr Snoep residents of Taylors Mistake, addressed the Board on their concerns on the proposed car park development at Taylors Mistake. They produced a plan showing the proposed carpark which now intruded into the recreational area whereas previously this had been proposed to be confined to the shady side. They felt that the problem of the baches and the vehicle easement should be resolved before going ahead with the car park.
(Refer Clause 2.5).
2. DRAFT 1997/98 ANNUAL PLAN
Members considered a number of items on which submissions could be made.
2.1 DELETIONS
Board members expressed various concerns regarding the postponement of works to the following streets and agreed to make a submission seeking that the following works be reinstated
Kerb and Channel Renewal
Safety Works
Neighbourhood Improvement Works
2.2 RESERVE PURCHASES
The Board endorsed its support for the allocation of funds for reserve purchases and the Area Parks Officer agreed to follow up on whether the reserve at Tuam Street/Stanmore Road was in City Streets or Parks Unit ownership.
The Board agreed to request that the areas identified (Tuam Street/Stanmore Road, Linwood and Charleston) be tagged for funding through the Neighbourhood Reserve purchases vote.
2.3 NICHOLSON PARK
Members were concerned about the lack of toilets in a park which was frequently used by families and visitors and the Board resolved to request that this be brought forward from 2000/01 to 1998/99.
2.4 SUMNER/SCARBOROUGH BEACH PARK
Members discussed this project but were aware that it was a large project requiring considerable research first. The budget allocation of $30,000 for each of the next three years was insufficient and the Coast Care Co-ordinator, David Wright advised that all funds had been spent for the current financial year.
The Board did not support making a submission on this item.
(John Freeman asked that his vote against the recommendation be recorded).
2.5 TAYLORS MISTAKE PROPOSED CAR PARK DEVELOPMENT
(Refer Clause 1)
The Coast Care Co-ordinator David Wright advised that the cost of the project would be in the vicinity of $170,000. Because of the uncertainty of the situation Board members thought it advisable to leave the matter until a decision had been made by the Environmental Court.
Members were concerned about the drainage problems and as a temporary measure asked that the pot holes be filled and shingle laid on the carpark. This work could be carried out under contract maintenance.
The Board resolved that the $20,000 allocated from its 1997/98 Project Funds be withdrawn and used for another project. (Refer Clause 7).
2.6 TAYLORS MISTAKE ROAD FOOTPATH
Board Members were reminded about the lack of footpaths in the Hagley-Ferrymead area and the Board's commitment to pedestrian safety. Members were advised that $2,000 would do the design work. A motion to allocate funds for the construction of a footpath at the top of Taylors Mistake Road lapsed for the want of a seconder.
2.7 SAFETY WORKS
The Area Traffic Engineer Barry Cook presented a report on the proposed safety rail to be installed at 169 Taylors Mistake Road. His report recommended the installation of a standard guardrail.
The Board agreed to request that $15,000 for a safety barrier be reinstated in the 1997/98 budget.
2.8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Various Social and Community Issues
Board Member, Aaron O'Brien, spoke on his submission on increasing the budget allocation for community development from $330,000 to $375,000, this represented an increase of $7,500 per Community Board area. Other members on the Funding Committee supported this proposal.
The Board decided to make a submission seeking an increase in funding for the Community Development scheme by $7,500 per Board area to a total of $375,000.
3. LINWOOD SERVICE CENTRE BUDGET
Community Board Member, Aaron O'Brien presented a report requesting an increase of $1,200 to Community Creche grants. He advised that the Richmond Neighbourhood Cottage had raised the Creche's rental and in his view it was inappropriate to ask the children's parents to pay the additional costs.
The Board resolved that this matter be considered at the next Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board meeting and a more in-depth report prepared including details of the fees paid by parents, when fees were last adjusted and copies of tenant's audited accounts.
4. SUBMISSIONS IN SUPPORT OF CURRENT BUDGET PROVISIONS
The Chairperson explained that the provision of $300,000 for heritage buildings was a new initiative. A heritage building was one listed in the City Plan. Board members acknowledged that $300,000 was not a huge sum but could be "rolled over" if it was not be used in a particular year.
The Board agreed to support the Chairperson's request seeking the retention of the provision of $300,000 for the purchase of heritage buildings.
(David Cox requested that his vote be recorded against this recommendation)
5. SUBMISSIONS IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN AND ELDERLY
The Board agreed to support the Chairperson's recommendation to make a general submission supporting funding provisions for children and the elderly.
6. ROSE HISTORIC CHAPEL
Board Member, Liz McRostie spoke in support of her submission for strengthening work to the Rose Historic Chapel. A report being prepared by Skews Hey Ussher, Architects estimate that earthquake strengthening work will be in the vicinity of $250,000.
Board Members expressed concern at the cost.
The Board decided that a letter be written to the Property unit with a copy to the Heritage Planner advising that the matter of possible damage to Rose Historic Chapel through upcoming development work eg pile driving be the responsibility of the Contractor.
(Liz McRostie did not take part in voting on this subject).
7. RE-ALLOCATION OF PROJECT FUNDS
Board members discussed the question of reallocating funds no longer to be used for the Taylors Mistake Carpark (ie $20,000). (Refer Clause 2.5).
The Board resolved that $10,000 be allocated for a parking bay in Scott Park, and $10,000 be allocated for a community project, yet to be specified.
8. ASSET MANAGEMENT
The Board decided not to make a submission on the consultation document.
9. PRESENTATION OF SUBMISSIONS
The Board resolved to appoint Heather Brown, John Freeman and Liz McRostie to present submissions to the Strategy and Resources Committee (14 July 1997) on behalf of the Board.
The meeting closed at 7.00pm.
ANNA CRIGHTON
CHAIRPERSON