Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee will be held on:
Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Thursday, 3 March 2016 6pm Browns Community Centre 27 Limeworks Road, Browns |
Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee Agenda
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MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson |
Owen Hudson |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Ralph Hamilton |
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Members |
Tony Keen |
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Steven Laughton |
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Lindsay Middleton |
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Raewyn Spencer |
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Councillor |
Neil Paterson |
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IN ATTENDANCE
Manager, Area Offices |
Chris Dolan |
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Area Engineer |
Moira Tinnock |
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Contact Telephone: 0800 732 732 Postal Address: PO Box 903, Invercargill 9840 Email: emailsdc@southlanddc.govt.nz Website: www.southlanddc.govt.nz
Full agendas are available on Council’s Website |
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Terms of Reference for CDAs
This CDA is a subcommittee of Southland District Council and has delegated responsibility.
The CDA members are elected to represent and advocate for their community.
It can make decisions on:
· Managing local halls and cemeteries
· Managing reserves, plantings, drainage, footpaths, street lighting, camping grounds, wharves, jetties, lakeshores and slipways, litter control
It can make recommendations to Council on:
· Priorities for services and development within the community
· Local rates
· Spending outside the approved annual budget
Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee 03 March 2016 |
ITEM PAGE
Procedural
1 Apologies 4
2 Leave of absence 4
3 Conflict of Interest 4
4 Public Forum 4
5 Extraordinary/Urgent Items 4
6 Confirmation of Minutes 4
Reports
7.1 Works and Finance Report to Browns Community Development Area for the period ended 31 January 2016 13
updates
8.1 Chairperson's Report
Chairperson, Member Hudson, to report on activities with which he has been involved since the Board’s last meeting.
8.2 Councillor's Report
Councillor Paterson to report on matters from the Council table.
1 Apologies
At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
2 Leave of absence
At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.
3 Conflict of Interest
Committee Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.
4 Public Forum
Notification to speak is required by 5pm at least two days before the meeting. Further information is available on www.southlanddc.govt.nz or phoning 0800 732 732.
5 Extraordinary/Urgent Items
To consider, and if thought fit, to pass a resolution to permit the committee to consider any further items which do not appear on the Agenda of this meeting and/or the meeting to be held with the public excluded.
Such resolution is required to be made pursuant to Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, and the Chairperson must advise:
(i) The reason why the item was not on the Agenda, and
(ii) The reason why the discussion of this item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.
Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-
(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and
(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but
(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”
6 Confirmation of Minutes
6.1 Meeting minutes of Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee, 19 November 2015.
Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee held in the Browns Community Centre on Thursday, 19 November 2015 at 6pm.
present
Chairperson |
Owen Hudson |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Ralph Hamilton |
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Members |
Neil Paterson |
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Raewyn Spencer |
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Councillor |
Neil Paterson |
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IN ATTENDANCE
Group Manager Community & Futures |
Rex Capil |
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Manager Area Offices |
Chris Dolan |
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Area Engineer |
Moira Tinnock |
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Management Accountant |
Susan McNamara |
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Area Officer |
Debbie Williams |
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1 Apologies
Moved Member Hamilton, seconded Member Spencer
and resolved that the apology for non-attendance lodged by Member Laughton be accepted.
2 Leave of absence
There were no requests for leave of absence.
3 Conflict of Interest
There were no conflicts of interest declared.
4 Public Forum
There was no members of the public seeking speaking rights in the Public Forum section of the meeting.
5 Extraordinary/Urgent Items
There were no Extraordinary/Urgent items.
6 Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution Moved Member Hudson, seconded Councillor Paterson and resolved that the minutes of Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee meeting dated 2 July 2015 be confirmed as a true and correct record. |
Reports
7.1 |
Action Sheet Record No: R/15/11/20380 |
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Issues arising from the Action Sheet included;
Community Centre Upgrade Mr Graeme Hall (Property Officer) recommended Trevor Proctor’s quote of $12,000.00 plus GST for the painting of the exterior of the Community Centre. Mr Hall is to confirm whether the quote excludes the painting of the roof.
Water Tank Repairs Repairs on Water Tank have been completed. A new overflow pipe has been installed on to the top of the tank and overflow water has been plumbed into the current stormwater system.
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Resolution Moved Member Hudson, seconded Member Hamilton That the Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee: a) Receives the report titled “Action Sheet” dated 10 November 2015.
b) Notes the responses from staff on the action sheet.
c) Determines that it has complied with the decision-making provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 to the extent necessary in relation to this decision; and in accordance with Section 79 of the Act determines that it does not require further information, further assessment of options or further analysis of costs and benefits or advantages and disadvantages prior to making a decision on this matter. d) Requests staff provide confirmation all works involved in the quotation received from Trevor Proctor for the painting of the Browns Community Centre. |
7.2 |
Unaudited Annual Accounts Report to Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee for the year ended 30 June 2015 Record No: R/15/8/15123 |
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The Unaudited Annual Accounts Report to Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee for the year ended 30 June 2015, was tabled.
Ms Susan McNamara (Management Accountant) advised that the key reasons for the most significant budget variances were;
Streetworks The cost included the new Heritage sign; funding had been received in this business unit in the past to offset these costs.
Stormwater Replacement of a failed stormwater line on McCaughan Street 50 metres.
Beautification Five new centre plots were created and planted.
Hall An 18,000 litre concrete tank was installed..
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Resolution Moved Member Hudson, seconded Member Hamilton That the Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee: a) Receives the report titled “Unaudited Annual Accounts Report to Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee for the year ended 30 June 2015” dated 15 September 2015. b) Determines that this matter or decision be recognised as not significant in terms of Section 76 of the Local Government Act 2002. c) Determines that it has complied with the decision-making provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 to the extent necessary in relation to this decision; and in accordance with Section 79 of the Act determines that it does not require further information, further assessment of options or further analysis of costs and benefits or advantages and disadvantages prior to making a decision on this matter. |
7.3 |
Annual Plan 2016/2017 - Draft Estimates Report Record No: R/15/10/18870 |
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Tabled before the subcommittee was a report which provided an overview of the forecasted services for the Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee in 2016/2017. Staff advised that; 1.0 Council
has streamlined its 2016/2017 Annual Plan process and as a result the subcommittee
is only required to review your estimates for significant changes. 3 2.0 The draft estimates will be incorporated into the Council’s Draft Annual Plan which will be released for consultation in February 2016. Once the plan is finalised (and subject to any changes resulting from submissions), the estimates shown for 2016/2017 will be used to set rates for the year beginning 1 July 2016. The subcommittee noted the local rate for 2016/17 is proposed for a 2.51% increase. In discussing the report the subcommittee agreed that up to $15,000 be set aside from reserves for the upgrade of the Community Centre and $2,000 be allocated for beautification within the township. |
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Resolution Moved Member Hudson, seconded Member Hamilton and resolved that the Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee: a) Receives the report titled “Annual Plan 2016/2017 - Draft Estimates Report” dated 10 November 2015. b) Determines that this matter or decision be recognised as not significant in terms of Section 76 of the Local Government Act 2002. c) Determines that it has complied with the decision-making provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 to the extent necessary in relation to this decision; and in accordance with Section 79 of the Act determines that it does not require further information, further assessment of options or further analysis of costs and benefits or advantages and disadvantages prior to making a decision on this matter. d) Estimates for the year commencing 1 July 2016 be adopted for inclusion in the Council’s Draft Annual Plan subject to; · $15,000 to be provided for the upgrade of the Browns Community Centre · $2000 to be allocated for beautification within the Township e) Requests the levy of the following rates and charges (including GST) for the year commencing 1 July 2016 based on the approved estimates in (d) above. Rate Description Rate (GST Incl) Browns CDA Rate $5,269 Browns Hall Rate $3,942 g) Sets the hall fees and charges (including GST) for the year commencing 1 July 2016 for inclusion in the 2016/2017 Annual Plan as follows; · Rugby Club (Season hire) $650.00 · Athletic Society $100.00 · Private function $100.00 · Community Function $ 50.00 · Bond $250.00
h) Identifies the following key highlights for the local area; · Community Centre Upgrade · Beautification
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7.4 |
Community Governance Report Record No: R/15/11/19540 |
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Report by Mr R Capil, (Group Manager), advising Council has committed to undertake a Community Governance Review Project to assist in preparation for the Representation Review scheduled for 2017, was tabled.
Mr Capil outlined the steps in the process completed to date and advised the next stage of the project is to develop the concept design further, prepare a consultation document and deliver on an agreed implementation and engagement approach.
Mr Capil commented that an important process in developing this project is to ensure that there is significant engagement during the project design and development stages which will involve ensuring there is the opportunity for public participation throughout the project development.
The Board was advised a Staff Project Working Group and an Elected Representative Working Group - including Councillors, Community Board and CDA representatives will be established and will operate for the duration of this project. Furthermore stakeholder engagement is to be undertaken with individual Community Board and CDA subcommittees and various other regional and national agencies with the intent that this engagement be completed by July 2016.
It was noted Community engagement is to be undertaken with local community organisations and residents by way of public forums with the intent that this engagement will be completed by July 2016.
Mr Capil advised a Community Governance Proposal - Final Draft is to be prepared for approval for consideration as part of informing the Representation Review process by February 2017 and it is intended a Representation Review is to be undertaken and completed by June 2017. In his report Mr Capil included a Paper entitled “Community Governance and Planning”, which covered the following; • Context • Community Governance • Civic Leadership • Alignment to Community Planning • Our Partners-Linking communities with partnering agencies • Community Planning • Framework – A wider perspective • Purpose and Goal • Next steps for consideration • Process to Success – A path to the future
In summarising the Paper, Mr Capil informed that the objective is to outline the engagement process to develop the best approach going forward in relation to future representation in particular the lead up to the 2017 Representation Review so as to ensure Council understands the needs of the community.
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Resolution Moved Member Hudson, seconded Member Spencer and resolved that the Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee: a) Receives the report titled “Community Governance Report” dated 2 November 2015. b) Determines that this matter or decision be recognised as not significant in terms of Section 76 of the Local Government Act 2002. c) Determines that it has complied with the decision-making provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 to the extent necessary in relation to this decision; and in accordance with Section 79 of the Act determines that it does not require further information, further assessment of options or further analysis of costs and benefits or advantages and disadvantages prior to making a decision on this matter. |
UPDATES
8.1 |
Chairperson’s Report |
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The Chairperson, Member Hudson, reported on activities with which he has been involved since the CDA’s last meeting. These included; § Appreciation to members and council staff for their assistance with various projects. § Welcomed the new Area Engineer (Moira Tinnock) and Area Officer (Debbie Williams) |
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Councillor’s Report |
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Councillor Paterson reported on matters from the Council table which included the following; Council has had a busy year reviewing policies Bypass for State Highway 1 - Edendale has been put on hold Organisational Review Around the Mountains cycle trail hearing is set down for the last week of February and first week of March next year. |
The meeting concluded at 7.28pm CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee HELD ON 19 NOVEMBER 2015
DATE:...................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:...................................................
Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee 3 March 2016 |
Works and Finance Report to Browns Community Development Area for the period ended 31 January 2016
Record No: R/16/2/1630
Author: Moira Tinnock, Community Engineer
Approved by: Ian Marshall, GM - Services and Assets
☐ Decision ☐ Recommendation ☒ Information
Area Engineer’s Report
1 Thank you to Tony Keen for his time to move rocks around the site of the ‘Welcome to Browns’ sign for protection of the structure.
Water and Waste Engineer’s Report
2 The monthly operations reports from Downer are provided to the Board Secretary as they are published. They include data on Downer’s district-wide operations activities which are presented on a town-by-town basis.
3 For the year to date there has been no unplanned expenditure exceeding the $5,000 threshold.
Financial Considerations
Reserves
4 Please find the reserves report attached.
Project List
5 The table below shows all of the projects that are currently planned for 2015/2016 including carry forwards from previous years with an update on their progress. Carry forwards are identified in the following table as bold and italic.
Activity |
Project Name |
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Officer’s Comment |
Community Centres |
Exterior repaint including roof |
MAINT PLAN |
1516 |
$19,300 |
Construction |
Meeting with members to discuss work programme. |
That the Browns Community Development Area Subcommittee: a) Receives the report titled “Works and Finance Report to Browns Community Development Area for the period ended 31 January 2016” dated 18 February 2016. |
a Browns Financial Reports, 31 January 2016 View