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Lumsden Community Development Area Subcommittee
13 June 2016
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1 Apologies
Moved Member
Blakemore, seconded Member Walker and resolved;
That the
apology for non-attendance lodged by Member Maclean 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
Moved Councillor
Douglas, seconded Member Hankey
and resolved
that the subcommittee go into Public Forum to allow members of the public to
speak.
Mr B Ross tabled
correspondence regarding his concerns at the Freedom Camping in the Railway
precinct in Lumsden.
Issues raised
included;
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Unhappy with the Freedom Campers in tents by the
trees in front of his premises.
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No future for local development.
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Lack of enforcement of the rules (tents being
left up).
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Increased numbers predicted for next year.
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Consideration of our views and move them away
from in front of the Motels.
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Closeness to the playground.
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No freedom camping in other countries.
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Campers playing loud music.
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Not against freedom camping, tenters only
problem
The Chairman expressed appreciation to Mr Ross for his attendance at
the meeting and presentation to the subcommittee.
Moved Member Walker, seconded Member Hankey
and resolved that the Public Forum be closed and the subcommittee
return to the formal meeting.
5 Extraordinary/Urgent
Items
There were no
Extraordinary/Urgent items.
6 Confirmation
of Minutes
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Resolution
Moved Member Blakemore, seconded
Member Palmer
That the minutes
of Lumsden Community Development Area Subcommittee meeting held on 11 April
2016, be confirmed.
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Reports
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7.1
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Lumsden Community
Development Area Subcommittee - Action Sheet 13 June 2016
Record No: R/16/6/8644
The Action sheet was circulated for Members information.
Issues arising included the following;
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The new playground equipment has been ordered
and the Plunket Society are contributing 50% of the costs.
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Investigation continuing with Flag Trax
regarding the new street flags.
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Southroads have commenced work on the Meadow
Street, drainage project.
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Investigating different options with a new
product to seal the dump station area at the former Railway Station.
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Resolution
Moved Member Hankey, seconded Member
Walker
That the Lumsden
Community Development Area Subcommittee:
a) Receives
the report titled “Lumsden Community Development Area Subcommittee -
Action Sheet 13 June 2016” dated 8 June 2016.
b) Notes
the responses from staff on the action sheet.
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7.2
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Works and Finance Report
to Lumsden Community Development Area Subcommittee for the period ended 30
April 2016
Record No: R/16/5/7740
Works and Finance report to Lumsden Community Development Area
Subcommittee for the period ended 30 April 2016, was tabled.
Issues noted by the subcommittee included;
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The new playground equipment will be
constructed where the swings are, Members to decide where swings to be moved
to.
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Subcommittee need to decide on projects for
the next estimates meeting in December.
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Quotes being sort for the sealing of around
the former Railway Station.
Resolution
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Moved Member
Blakemore, seconded Member Hankey
That the Lumsden
Community Development Area Subcommittee:
a) Receives
the report titled “Works and Finance Report to Lumsden Community
Development Area Subcommittee for the period ended 30 April 2016” dated
7 June 2016.
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7.3
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Bylaw Review Process
Record No: R/16/4/5197
Report by T Dytor(Policy Analyst) outlining that in 2016, the
Cemetery Bylaw 2006, the Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw 2010, and
the Control of Advertising Signs Bylaw 2008 will be reviewed.
Ms Dytor outlined the approach that will be taken to consultation
and review.
The Subcommittee noted the submission period is 9 to 30 June 2016
and that community views will be considered during formal consultation and
during pre-consultation engagement.
Ms Dytor added that Community Development Area Subcommittees are
asked to make submissions during the consultation period and individual
members can engage during pre-consultation sessions in May.
Resolution
Moved Member Walker, seconded Member Hankey
That the Lumsden Community Development Area Subcommittee;
a)
Receives the report titled “Bylaw
Review Process” dated 12 April 2016.
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7.4
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Draft Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles Policy
Record No: R/16/4/5650
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RepoReport by T Dytor (Policy Analyst) outlining the
draft Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Policy, was tabled.
In her report Ms Dytor
advised that under new rules introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA), Council can grant or decline consent for the use of Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles (UAVs) on property that it owns or controls. The draft Unmanned
Aerial Vehicle Policy sets a framework to allow Council to do this.
Ms Dytor advised a
recommendation is sought from the subcommittee regarding local areas that
should be considered for restriction or prohibition of unmanned aerial
vehicle use.
In discussing the report
members considered there were no local areas that could be affected by the
use of unmanned vehicles.
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Recommendation
Moved Member Blakemore, seconded
Member Hankey
That the Lumsden
Community Development Area Subcommittee:
a) Receives
the report titled “Draft Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Policy” dated 19
April 2016.
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) Advised
that it considers there are no local areas that should be considered as
restricted or prohibited areas for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles.
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7.5
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Endowment Land
Occupation, Lumsden
Record No: R/16/5/6978
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1 Report
by Mrs Virginia Dillon (Property Office) to consider a recommendation
that grazing of stock on the municipal endowment land located at 8 Vaga
Street, 4 Juno Street and 21 Athol Five Rivers Road be approved to the
adjoining landowners, was tabled.
2 The
subcommittee note that the lands at 8 Vaga Street, 4 Juno Street and 21
Lumsden Five Rivers Road are municipal endowment land that is currently
grazed by Willy Menlove (8 Vaga Street) and Andrew and Tracy Sinclair
(balance lands).
4 The
current rental payable is $100.00 plus GST per annum per parcel with both parties
indicating that they wish to continue grazing stock on the land.
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Resolution
Member Blakemore, seconded Member
Palmer
That the Lumsden
Community Development Area Subcommittee:
a) Receives
the report titled “Endowment Land Occupation, Lumsden” dated 8
June 2016.
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) Resolves
that the occupancy for grazing of Section 1, Block XXVII, Town of Lumsden
located at 8 Vaga Street, Lumsden be offered to William Edward Menlove for a
term of two years from 1 August 2016 at an annual rental of $100.00 plus GST.
e) Resolves
that the occupancy for grazing of Section 1, Block XXVI, Town of Lumsden
located at 4 Juno Street, Lumsden and Section 1, Block XXVIII, Town of Lumsden
located at 21 Lumsden Fiver Rivers Road, Lumsden be offered to Andrew and
Trudy Sinclair for a term of two years from 1 August 2016 at an annual rental
of $100.00 plus GST per parcel.
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8.0 Updates
8.1 Chairperson’s
Report
The Chairman, Rob Scott, reported on matters with which he has been
involved since the subcommittee’s last meeting.
· Meeting at Recreation Grounds with Area Engineer and Property
Manager
· Lumsden Cricket Club request to use the Recreation Grounds and rooms
· Funding from Meridian for $3000 to cover project at the Memorial
Hall
· Attendance at the St Johns Op Shop opening
· Lumsden Heritage Trust proposal to get carriages lease extended
8.2 Committee
Reports
Community Housing - Member Palmer advised that he is resigning from
his position as Liaison Person for Community Housing. Member Walker will
continue as the local liaison person.
Information Centre – Member Palmer advised that the heat pump
has been repaired.
Hall – Member Hankey advised that the plumber will be
upgrading the plumbing system soon and that a verandah is to be
constructed over the kitchen doors.
8.3 Councillor’s
Report
Councillor Douglas reported on matters from the District Council
table. These included;
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Cycle trail update
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Community Conversations Meeting
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Chatham Island Visit
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Local Government Elections
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Haast Road update
The
meeting concluded at
7.50pm The
Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and
declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Lumsden Community Development Area
Subcommittee HELD ON 13 JUNE 2016.
DATE:...................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:...................................................
