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26.3.97
SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD
5 March 1997
A meeting of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board was held on
Wednesday, 5 March 1997 at 4.00pm.
PRESENT: Mrs Yvonne Palmer (Chairperson), Mrs Judith Bruce,
Mrs Anne Carroll, Mr Graham Condon, Mr Newton Dodge, Sue Wells, Mr Stephen Wright.
Mr Condon arrived at 6.00 pm and was present for clauses 5 - 8, 10.4 - 10.7 and 11.2.
APOLOGIES: Apologies were received and accepted from
Mr Graham Condon (for lateness), Mr Gordon Freeman
and Mr Garry Moore.
The Board reports that:
PART A - ITEMS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
No Part A items were considered.
PART B - ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
1. SUPPLEMENTARY CLAUSE
The Board resolved to consider a Supplementary Clause concerning maintenance work at the Belfast Community Pool.
2. CITY GATEWAY SIGNS AND INFORMATION CENTRES
A report from a Senior Planner in the Environmental Policy and Planning Unit informed the Board about progress with the gateway project and sought members' comments. Two officers of the unit attended and made a presentation including slides showing existing name signs as well as the proposed concept for the three sites and signs chosen for the `gateway' treatment.
Mrs Bruce enquired concerning the distance from the junction of the off-ramp on the northern approach that the sign is to be sited. It was advised this would be approximately 300 metres. There was some discussion on the choice of plants for the low planting in front of the sign and Sue Wells pointed out that lupins, which are under consideration, have such high appeal for passers-by in other parts of the country that people stop their cars to take photographs. Plants exhibiting overall greeness were suggested, or flowering hebes. In reply to a question about the low use of native plants in the concept, it was advised that deciduous trees will not shade the roadways, but that kowhai trees are to be used in the western route, State Highway 73.
The Board resolved that the information be received.
3. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
3.1 Mary McNulty from the Youth Education Service spoke to the Board on their services to `at risk' youth, their primary function being to reduce the barriers to education. Theirs is a three-pronged programme:
On-site where there are resources to cope with 30 students. The students are transitioned back into mainstream education.
Off-site where they offer a variety of specialist programmes within schools.
Teacher education / upskilling.
The purpose in addressing the Board was to inform members so that the group might seek the Board's help, if necessary, at some future date.
3.2 Chris Lawrence and Allan Horrell, residents of Knowles Street, attended and requested provision of play equipment for Malvern Park similar to that at Elmwood Park. They also asked that it be resited to the eastern side of the park. Initial discussions with the Area Parks Officer have led residents to believe that the equipment could be provided in two to three years, but they asked the Board to bring this time forward.
The Board resolved that the Area Parks Officer prepare a report on provision of new play equipment for Malvern Park to its Special Meeting to allocate Project Funds to be held on 12 March 1997.
4. COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND PROJECTS
The Community Activities Officer reported, outlining proposals that the Board might like to support with funding from its Community Services Fund. The Board resolved to approve grants from its 1996/97 Community Services Fund for the following projects:--
5. PAPANUI MEMORIAL RESERVE PLAQUES
A report from the Parks Resource Officer and a Parks Planner outlined the proposal to raise and resite the commemorative plaques in the Papanui Memorial Reserve, in order to prevent further damage and to give more prominence to the memorials. The Board resolved that site two be approved for relocation of the plaques and that work commence as soon as possible so that the memorial is reinstated in time for the 1997 ANZAC Day celebrations.
6. REDWOOD COMMUNITY CRECHE
VARIATION OF LEASE
A report by the Commercial Property Officer sought approval for the Redwood Community Creche to vary its existing lease to incorporate more land to carry out an upgrade on the present facility. The Board resolved to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Committee that the Redwood Creche's lease be varied to include the additional land, subject to the following condition:--
1. That a resource consent and building consent for the proposed new construction be obtained.
7. ZEBRA PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
The Board resolved:
1. That the report of the subcommittee to formulate a submission for the City Services Committee held on 25 February 1997 be received and the submission approved.
2. That the Chairperson and Mrs Bruce attend the City Services Committee with speaking rights after that Committee has received a commissioned consultants report on zebra pedestrian crossings.
8. BELFAST COMMUNITY POOL
The Community Manager reported seeking approval for funding to enable the Belfast Community Pool to be replastered. The Board resolved that $2,000 be approved from 1996/97 Discretionary Funds for replastering the Belfast Community Pool, subject to a report confirming that replastering is the appropriate action to be taken.
9. CONFIRMATION OF MEETING REPORT
The Board resolved to confirm the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Shirley / Papanui Community Board held on 5 February 1997, both open and public excluded sections.
10. ITEMS RECEIVED
The Board resolved to receive the following reports and other items:
10.1 ST ALBANS COMMUNITY FACILITATOR
The Community Activities Officer's report advising progress to date on the employment of a Community Facilitator within the St Albans area.
10.2 KIDSFUN HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
A report by the Recreation Co-ordinator outlining the children's holiday programme held in January at MacFarlane Park.
10.3 BELFAST RESEARCH STUDY
Report of a meeting of the Working Party to discuss recommendations from the Belfast Research Study with community representatives held on 11 February 1997. A public meeting to seek feedback from residents is to be held at the Belfast School Hall on 28 April 1997.
10.4 VOLUNTARY LIBRARIES REVIEW
Report of the Subcommittee meeting held on 25 February 1997. Meetings with the libraries' executives have been organised as follows:--
1. Edgeware -- Friday, 7 March 1997 at 4.00 pm.
2. Mairehau -- Wednesday, 12 March 1997 at 4.30 pm.
10.5 DRAFT DOG CONTROL POLICY
Report of a meeting of the Working Party held on 25 February 1997 to formulate a submission on the Draft Dog Control Policy. The clarification requested on the policy is to be circulated to Board members.
10.6 FIRST NATIONAL COMMUNITY BOARD CONFERENCE
13 - 16 MARCH 1997
The Community Manager's report and verbal report by Mrs Bruce, a member of the organising Committee, on planning for the conference.
10.7 BASKETBALL HALFCOURTS -- SHELDON PARK AND SHIRLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Area Parks Officer advised the timetable for construction of the basketball halfcourts at Sheldon Park and Shirley Community Centre.
11. ITEMS DEFERRED
The Board resolved to defer the following matters:
11.1 COMMUNITY BOARD CONSULTATION
The Community Activities Officer for the Spreydon / Heathcote Community Board reported, reintroducing a proposed consultation process that was first suggested in November 1996. Mrs Bruce and
Mrs Carroll had attended the joint Board representative meetings and Mrs Bruce spoke in favour of gaining the community's priorities for various social issues before committing Board funds to specific projects. Phil Clearwater, Community Board member from Spreydon / Heathcote Board, attended and spoke in favour of the process. The Board resolved to receive the information and consider it further at its Special Meeting to allocate Project Funding for 1997/98 on 12 March 1997.
11.2 YOUTH ACTIVITIES
The Recreation Co-ordinator reported seeking funding for a youth recreation initiative in Belfast, a need identified in the 1996 Belfast Needs Analysis. $765.00 was requested for provision of a special bus service to and from youth events in the city. The Board asked for further comment, taking safety and supervision issues into account.
The meeting concluded at 6.30 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 2ND DAY OF APRIL 1997
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Y S A PALMER
CHAIRPERSON