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26. 11. 97
SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD
29 OCTOBER 1997
A meeting of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board
was held on Wednesday 29 October 1997 at 4.00 pm
| PRESENT: | Mrs Yvonne Palmer (Chairperson), Mrs Judith Bruce, Mrs Anne Carroll, Mr Graham Condon, Mr Newton Dodge, Mr Garry Moore, Sue Wells, Mr Steve Wright. |
| Sue Wells retired at 4.50 pm and was present for clauses 2, 3, 4 and 16. | |
| Mr Moore retired at 6.00 pm and was
present for all clauses except part of clause 9 and
clause 15. Mr Wright retired at 6.05 pm and was present for all clauses except clause 15. |
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| APOLOGIES: | An apology for lateness was received from Mrs Anne Carroll |
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
No Part A matters were considered.
PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
1. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
Greg Jansen, representing Kaupapa Whakaora, attended to explain how the Board's grant had been used.
Along with four other people from Christchurch, he attended the Pan Pacific Youth Exchange in Osaka, Japan. The aim of the programme was to build better relationships and its duration was 15 days. Representatives from ten different countries around the Pacific attended, aged between 18 and 50 years.
The programme was varied and challenging and Greg felt that the goal had been achieved for him, with valuable contacts and networks established. He concluded that New Zealand caters better for youth at risk than other countries, some of them ignoring the problems which then compound. The generosity of the Japanese people was significant.
2. PETITION
A petition signed by 92 residents of Grimseys Road and surrounding streets was presented by Mrs Jan Veranese, who said that the road was being used by traffic short-cutting to avoid the congestion on the Main North Road. Other concerns were traffic speed, road noise and the danger to children while crossing to the park. The residents requested lighting in the vicinity of the park.
A meeting with residents was held on 22 October to hear their concerns. This was attended by Board members, Traffic Police and City Streets staff. In the ensuing discussion, Mrs Bruce said that this Board must support the residents of the north-west of the city in seeking a solution to the northern outlet to the city. Mr Moore said that the solution will not be just one route.
The Board received the petition and adopted the report of the meeting held on 22 October 1997 which has recommended that a further meeting be held with residents towards the end of January 1998, to which traffic counts will be supplied.
3. BELFAST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPTIONS
A report by the Waste Investigations Officer provided information requested by the Board on the upgrading of the present system in Belfast including connection to the Bromley treatment works. The author of the report and the Liquid Waste Manager attended to answer Board members' questions. They said that a limited upgrade only was envisaged at this time, pending more knowledge of the extent of residential growth in the area and future long term plans of PPCS/Kaputone Woolscour/Colyer Watson.
The Board decided that the information be received and that a public meeting be held in Belfast in February 1998 to hear residents' comments.
4. ENCOURAGING BETTER NEIGHBOURHOODS
Sue Wells reported, with a suggested strategy for the Board to implement that will encourage better neighbourhoods.
Inspector Graeme Cairns, who was invited to comment on the report, said the Police enthusiastically support the suggestions and see them as a good way to encourage Neighbourhood Support Groups to keep going. Another benefit could be to welcome and integrate people arriving from overseas. He agreed with Yvonne Palmer that weekly Neighbourhood Awards granted through these groups also stimulate interest.
The Board decided:
5. BARBADOES STREET/EDGEWARE ROAD INTERSECTION PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNALS
A report by the Signals Design Engineer informed the Board of a proposal to install traffic signals at the Barbadoes Street/Edgeware Road intersection, in order to reduce the high number of crashes presently occurring there. It was agreed that the Police be asked to carry out speed monitoring on Barbadoes Street near this intersection. The Board decided to advise the City Services Committee that it supports the proposal to install traffic signals at the Barbadoes Street/Edgeware Road intersection with the addition of cycle boxes on the Edgeware Road approach.
6. WYNDHAM STREET - HEAVY VEHICLE TRAFFIC
Following a request from residents to ban heavy vehicles from using Wyndham Street, Papanui, the Area Engineer reported, recommending continued implementation of the NIP traffic calming measures as the most effective means of lessening the volume and lowering the speed of nuisance traffic in the area. The Board received the information and decided that the situation be monitored at regular intervals. The Area Engineer was requested to consult with the resident who had conveyed the request and send letters to the firms whose trucks have been regularly using the street.
7. MAIN NORTH ROAD/CRANFORD STREET - RIGHT TURNING SIGNAL
In response to a request from Board members, who had noted a delay for vehicles turning right from Main North Road into Cranford Street when there is no opposing south bound flow of vehicles on Main North Road, the Area Engineer reported with information relating to the operation of the red arrow signal. The Board decided that the current situation with the red turning arrow be monitored following which time investigations be carried out to look at alternative safety measures.
8. ITEMS RECEIVED
The Board received the following reports and other items:
8.1 1997/98 Roading Programme
A report from the City Streets Projects Engineer providing progress to date on Roading and Traffic projects in the Board's area which are programmed for the 1997/98 financial year.
8.2 1998 Meeting Schedule
The Committee Secretary's report submitting dates for the ordinary meetings of the Board for 1998.
8.3 Objectives and Performance Indicators
Approval of the Board's objectives and performance indicators for 1998/99. In future, officer reports are to contain reference to the appropriate vision statement. Board members are in future to be circulated with copies of the half-yearly and annual report that is submitted to the Strategy and Resources Committee, as a way of monitoring outcomes.
9. CAPITAL PROGRAMME REVIEW PROJECT
The Board decided to approve rankings to the list of capital projects as part of the process for determining the projects to be smoothed or deleted to meet the goal of reducing the Council's capital expenditure programme, as shown on the attached schedule.
PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMUNITY BOARD
10. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME FOR PAPANUI AREA
The Community Activities Officer reported, seeking funding for an after school programme in the Papanui area proposed by the Papanui Baptist Church.
The Board resolved:
11. COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
The Board resolved to adopt the report of its Working Party which met on 29 September 1997 and selected recipients for 1997 Community Service Awards.
12. COMMUNITY FUNDING
The Board received the report of its Community Funding Committee which met on 14 October 1997 and allocated funds from Hillary Commission and Community Development Funds.
13. PROPOSED ROAD NAMES
The Subdivision Planning Officer reported seeking approval for one new right of way name off 151-155 Blighs Road and three new road names off Darroch Street.
The Board resolved:
14. PROPOSED ROAD NAMES - PAPANUI WARD
The Subdivision Planning Officer reported seeking approval for a new road name off 292 Sawyers Arms Road and Ludhiana Street. The Board resolved to approve the name Glasnevin Drive for the main spine road linking Ludhiana Street and Sawyers Arms Road.
15. IDENTIFICATION PLAQUES FOR COMMUNITY BOARD FUNDED COMMUNITY PROJECTS
The Community Manager reported, suggesting the erection of a small plaque, where appropriate and practical, to inform the public that funding has been provided by the Board, either jointly with other funders or totally by the Board.
The Board resolved to grant authority to staff to arrange a plaque for appropriate projects, funded from Discretionary Funds. The Board is to be advised of each situation.
16. CONFIRMATION OF MEETING REPORT
The Board resolved that the report of the ordinary meeting of 1 October 1997 (both open and public excluded sections), as circulated, be confirmed.
The meeting concluded at 6.10 pm.
CONSIDERED THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1997
YSA Palmer
CHAIRPERSON