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28. 5. 97
SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD
12 MARCH 1997
A special meeting of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board
was held on Wednesday 12 March 1997 at 7.00 pm
PRESENT: Mrs Yvonne Palmer (Chairperson), Mrs Judith Bruce,
Mrs Anne Carroll, Mr Newton Dodge, Mr Garry Moore,
Sue Wells, Mr Stephen Wright.
APOLOGIES: An apology was received and accepted from
Mr Gordon Freeman and Graham Condon.
The Board reports that:
PART A - ITEMS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
No Part A items were considered.
PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD
1. ALLOCATION OF BOARD'S 1997/98 PROJECT FUNDS
In establishing criteria for the apportionment of funding, the Board resolved:
1.1 That $50,000 be set aside as a Discretionary Fund.
1.2 That the Community Services Fund be retained.
1.3 That funds be set aside for footpath improvements.
1.4 That where a LATMS has been prepared for an area, at least one project from it be undertaken each year.
1.5 That where a Neighbourhood Improvement Plan has been prepared, funds be set aside to implement its recommendations.
1.6 That steps be put in place to ensure a safer parks programme.
1.7 That the funds be set aside to anticipate restoration work in the Edgeware Library building to accommodate community use.
1.8 That provision of a permanent toilet in Edgeware be reconsidered next year, as it is unlikely to be built this financial year.
Following examination of the schedules of works the Board resolved to approve the allocation of its 1997/98 Project Funds as per the attached list.
The Board resolved to allocate $10,000 from its remaining $22,548 1996/97 Discretionary Funding to Kaupapa Whakaora.
2. OTHER PROJECTS
Further projects considered for funding were referred for further information as follows:
Brooklands Domain Extension ($5,000) - provision of a BMX track. The Community Manager to report to the April meeting giving consideration to funding this from the balance of the Styx Community Cultural Sporting Development Fund.
Bus Shelters ($10,000 each) at Barbadoes Street (stops between Warrington Street and Bealey Ave) and Colombo Street (between Edgeware Road and Bealey Avenue). The Area Traffic Engineer to report to the April meeting on the possibility of free shelters with advertising, including details of location and passenger counts.
MacFarlane Park Safety ($10,000) - lighting for paths/area at rear of shops. Area Parks Officer to report to April meeting to clarify.
St Albans/MacFarlane Parks - concern about the lack of safe social areas or facilities for youth. The Community Activities Officer to report to April meeting, including reference to possible Police funding.
St Albans School ($10,000) - development of school grounds for community use. Community Activities Officer to encourage school to apply for alternative funding.
The meeting concluded at 8.50 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 2ND DAY OF APRIL 1997
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Y S A PALMER
CHAIRPERSON