Kaukapakapa
Area Residents & Ratepayers Assoc.
Meetings
Committee meetings are held in the Kaukapakapa hall at 7:30pm on the second Monday of each month unless otherwise announced . Annual general and public meetings are held at advertised times.
NB. The next Open Forum meeting will be held Monday 13th October at the Kaukapakapa Hall, 7pm. See news page for more details.
Committee Minutes are published below:
KARRA Committee Meeting minutes - September 2008. View minutes here
KARRA Committee Meeting minutes - August 2008. View minutes here
KARRA Committee Meeting minutes - July 2008. View minutes here
KARRA Committee Meeting minutes - June 2008. View minutes here
KARRA Committee Meeting minutes - 12th May 2008.
Meeting Opened: 7:30 pm
Present: Neville Miller, Bruce Cowan, Rodney Pomfrett, Pat McMahon, Sarah Down, Athol McLachlan, Hugh McLennan, Nigel Bennetts, Pip McAlwee
Apologies: Kee Chan, Colin Beddow, Kerry Thomas-Anttila, Crispin Caldicott, Vaughan Philip
Previous Minutes:
Minutes of previous KARRA meeting of 21st April 2008 proposed (by Rodney, seconded Bruce) to be taken as read with minor corrections/spelling noted. CARRIED
Proposed Neville, seconded Rodney that 'Draft' minutes be sent out to all Committee members and our 3 Western Ward Councillors. CARRIED
Treasurer’s Report – Financial and Membership - Hugh
· Current balance as at 12th May 2008 is $6,413.61 which includes $5,000 payment from RDC to progress the Structure Plan process plus $70 subs. Payments of $33.75 to Kourier for Advertising
· Membership now circa 91. Fees due for many existing members with accts to them due to be posted
· Proposed Hugh, seconded Bruce that the Treasurers Report be accepted. CARRIED
Correspondence - Rodney
· Inwards - Notifications of Submissions received in relation to River Clearance, Auckland Governance, Rodney District Rates and Waitoki Cleanfill. Also emailed request from Cr Suzanne Weld that we indicate our opinion relating to Auckland Governance
· Outwards - Emailed Notification to KARRA members re Power Plant submission workshop, and email to Cr Suzanne Weld confirming KARRA's submission stance re Auckland Governance
· Proposed (Rodney, seconded Hugh) all Inwards be received & Outwards be approved. CARRIED
Sub Committee reports
Structure Plan - Hugh
· Email follow up from Matt Feary (RMS) seeking KARRA input to the necessary historical research component of Structure Plan
· Planned Public Workshop 14th June - 1100 - 1530 hrs. An informal drop-in style session to be run by RMS, hosted by KARRA
· Publicity for the event - RMS working with Sarah. Likely to include Flyer to local residents, adverts in local print and radio media. Perhaps KARRA can host a sausage sizzle as a way to attract locals to stop by
River Clearance - Update from Sarah in Dennis's absence.
· Residents along river boundary/tributaries etc have been sent letters from RDC seeking permission to access to inspect river and assess weed levels, water quality, erosion impacts etc
· Concern at the possible expense that RDC are wearing for yet more consultants rather than simply getting on with river clearance
Rodney Power Station (Genesis) - Neville
· A big vote of thanks to Pip (and team) for organising last weekends very successful submission information/submission writing session at Kaukapakapa Hall. It was extremely well supported by locals (circa 60+ in attendance). Currently 25 Resource Consent objections and 26 Plan Change objections received - Pip is to hand deliver (along with any others that may come through to her before deadline (Fri 16th May)
· Met with Kitt Littlejohn (Environmental Lawyer) last week. If KARRA were to use him it would mean also employing Hydrologist and other Environmental experts at considerable cost. In the interim Kitt has offered to review KARRA's own submission (for free). Garry Taylor (EDS) also offered to review our submissions at no charge
· Roadside meeting with Greenpeace - they offered a range of options from direct action to lobbying MPs and Crown Ministers as well as Senior National Party officials as a way to get this issue onto everyone’s radar - esp John Key
Local Body Affairs – Bruce
· Submission's made so far include Waitoki Cleanfill, Rates Submission as part of Draft Annual Plan, and Auckland Governance
· Agreed that copies of all our KARRA submissions to be posted to KARRA web site
· Quarterly Forum - the 1st of these planned for 14th July. Will be held prior to main Committee meeting. Will need good levels of publicity (Kourier, web site) etc
Communications – Sarah.
· Proposed Neville, seconded Sarah that we publish name and email contact details of KARRA exec (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer) and leaders of the sub-committees. Use 'contacts' tab on web site key. CARRIED
Research - Pip
· Primary focus is on Rodney Power Station submissions process. Interesting to see that Genesis have purchased Moore's farm (near Mt Rex), and that recent ARC report on proposed Power Station indicates that wastewater proposals would be helpful to both Helensville and Kaukapakapa
Councillors Report - No Councillors present
General Business
· Sinclair Park Nigel Bennetts/Athol McLachlan. Park sub-committee established in an advisory capacity to oversee how park is run (although has no yet met. Only main issue thus far seems to have been the changing of locks with a negative impact for last weekend’s rugby game. Good opportunity for KARRA to link up with Sinclair Park sub-committee especially in relation to the Structure Plan 'connectivity between nodes' issue
· No Slaughterhouse report
Next full KARRA Committee Meeting Monday 9th June at 7:30 pm at Kaukapakapa Hall
Meeting Closed 8.45pm
KARRA Committee Meeting minutes - 21st April 2008.
Meeting Opened: 7:30 pm
Present: Neville Miller, Bruce Cowan, Rodney Pomfrett, Pat McMahon, Kerry Thomas-Anttila, Sarah Down, Athol McLachlan, Hugh McLennan, Vaughan Philip, Nigel Bennetts, Crispin Caldicott, Pip McAlwee
Apologies: Kee Chan, Colin Beddow,
Welcome: to new committee members Vaughan Philip, Nigel Bennetts, Crispin Caldicott, and Pip McAlwee. All committee members introduced themselves
Previous Minutes:
Minutes of previous KARRA meeting of 31st March 2008 proposed (by Rodney, seconded Bruce) to be taken as read with minor corrections/spelling noted. CARRIED
Treasurer’s Report – Financial and Membership - Hugh
· Current balance as at 11/02/2008 is $1377.36. (incl $30 subs + $4.06 Interest since last month)
· Membership now circa 81 with 4 more in process. 69 Members are currently financial - accts to others due by end of the month
· Proposed Hugh, seconded Sarah that the Treasurers Report be accepted. CARRIED
Correspondence - Rodney
· Inwards - Letter from Transit NZ (14/4) confirming outcomes of SH1&SH16 Auckland to Wellsford Strategic study
· Outwards
· Emailed all KARRA Members advising of Genesis meeting held 10/4
· Submissions made by KARRA on River Clearance, RDC Rates, and RDC Annual Plan Submission
· Proposed (Rodney, seconded Neville) all Inwards be received & Outwards be approved CARRIED
KARRA Sub-Committees established
· Continues the approach taken over past years:
·Structure Plan (including Walkways). Hugh (Chair) with Neville, Bruce, Rodney, Nigel, Vaughan, Sarah, Kee and Colin
·River Clearance. Dennis (Chair) with Pat and Hugh
·Rodney Power Station. Neville (Chair) with Bruce, Nigel, Pip, Pat and Crispin
·Local Body Affairs. Bruce (Chair) with Athol, Pat, Kee, Crispin Vaughan, and Pip
·Communications (inc Publicity and Website) Sarah and Kerry
·Finance. Hugh (Chair) with Kee, Nigel and Vaughan
·Research Officer - Pip
· Each sub-committee is empowered to act, with reporting back to main committee monthly
Sub Committee reports
Communications – Sarah.
· Continuing to provide regular items to Nor Western News, Helensville News, Rodney Times and Kourier.
· Essential to be aware of lead times for publications (esp Kourier which is 23rd of month prior to publication).
· Good links with Deborah Stiles (Kourier) and the info that goes to Kourier also is linked to our web site
Structure Plan - Hugh
· Met last week with Paul White and Jason Evans (RDC) plus Matt Ferry and James H from RMS to discuss progressing the SP process
· RDC confirmed they will initiate first 4 stages of the SP process to ensure we adhere to RDC template
· KARRA's roles has changed now to more one of oversight, and also to undertake components of SP activity such as the necessary historical research component to aid process and save cost
· KARRA currently awaiting draft plan from RMS as well as details of work that will need to be completed incl next Public Workshop in June (to be hosted by KARRA)
Slaughterhouse Restoration – Neville
· Confirmed that we cannot secure funding from Heritage Fund given Slaughterhouse is on private property.
River Clearance - No Report.
· KARRA has lodged a submission in support of river clearance as by proposed by RDC, although outlined concerns :
· that only 1 bank (to max 60% vegetation clearance) is proposed
· there is no real sense of urgency given that works will be completed over 2 year period, and work seen as low/medium priority
· it remains unclear as to what is the funding method
· that despite what seems to be considerable expense and effort (by consultants and RDC) that the proposed river clearance work does not go far enough
· that despite KARRA being involved early on there seems to be a lack of local involvement in determining outcome
Rodney Power Station (Genesis) - Neville
· An environmental lawyer (Kit Littlejohn) has been engaged by a local resident who has offered to facilitate and fund an initial meeting with KARRA (3rd or 4th May).
· Proposed Neville, seconded Rodney that representatives of other local incorporated Societies such as Forest & Bird, Rages be invited to this initial meeting. CARRIED
· Also proposed Neville, seconded Rodney that KARRA look to host a public workshop on how to complete individual submissions (10th or 11th May) given that submissions close 16th May. CARRIED.
· Action Pip/Sarah to confirm Kaukapakapa Hall booking for both dates
Local Body Affairs – Bruce
· Auckland Governance - submission due 22/4. Confirmed that KARRA will make a submission confirming Rodney District as a unique area; seeking to maintain the rural nature of the Western ward and no desire to be subsumed into a Greater Auckland City area; needing control and focus of expenditure within our area and especially that we want to maintain a say in what is done and how rates are spent within our area. Action Rodney to complete on-line submission
· Quarterly Forum - suggestion is that the 1st of these be held in July (esp given likelihood of SP workshops in June. Revisit dates for Quarterly Forum at next KARRA meeting
Web Site - Kerry
· Action Rodney to provide electronic copies of Chairman’s Annual Report, Slides and Public Meeting Minutes to enable posting to web site
Councillors Report - No Councillors present
General Business
· Sinclair Park - any suggestions on improvements etc - contact Nigel Bennetts. Nigel also to provide link info to Kerry for publication to web site
· Waitoki Cleanfill - concerns at traffic volumes esp given 1.8M cubic meters of fill possible from Genesis site alone. Public submissions called for. Proposed Pat, seconded Bruce that KARRA make a submission in opposition to the scale of the operation and this affects on the local community. CARRIED. Action Pat and Crispin to complete submission by 5th May deadline.
· KARRA Meeting Schedule - reverting to usual 2nd Monday of each month for full KARRA committee meetings
Next full KARRA Committee Meeting Monday 12th May at 7:30 pm at KKK Hall
Meeting Closed 9.20 pm
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
10th April 2008, 8:00pm in the Kaukapakapa Hall
· Meeting commenced 2000 hrs Chairman Neville Miller welcomed KARRA members and others in attendance - especially RDC Councillors Greville Walker & Suzanne Weld, as well as ARC member Christine Rose
· Apologies - Cr Pat Delich
· Copy of AGM 2007 minutes handed to all members upon arrival at meeting. Members given an opportunity to read through. Motion: Minutes be taken as read - proposed Rodney Pomfrett, seconded Bruce Cowan. Carried.
· Annual Report – Neville Miller read out 2007/8 Annual Report (copy had been handed to all KARRA members on the night). Motion: Report be accepted - proposed by Neville Miller, seconded by Hugh McLennan. Carried
· Treasurers report - Hugh McLennan reported Dec 2007 Assets (Cash) of $1213.30. Hugh also acknowledged the $10000 grant from RDC for the Structure Plan process. Motion: Treasurers Report be adopted - proposed Hugh MacLennan, seconded Roger Prout. Carried
· Election of KARRA Chairman 2008/9 - Neville Miller has agreed to stand again as KARRA Chairman (proposed Bruce Cowan, seconded Rodney Pomfrett). There being no other nominations, and with a positive endorsement from the members, Neville was duly re-elected to this role.
· Committee Nominations – KARRA constitution requires 5 of the longest standing committee members to stand down. Those standing down – but offering themselves for re-election are Neville Miller (now re-elected as Chairman), Bruce Cowan, Hugh McLennan, Athol McLachlan and Colin Beddow. We also had 4 nominations for the remaining 4 committee vacancies from Pip McAlwee, Vaughan Philip, Nigel Bennetts & Crispin Caldicott. Given there were sufficient vacancies to accommodate all nominations, and that there were no more nominations from the floor it was agreed that no voting process necessary so again all nominees were deemed elected
· Notice of Motion Part 1 (KARRA to hold quarterly forums) and Notice of Motion Part 2 (the process by which KARRA members can bring urgent items to the Committee). Bruce Cowan spoke of the cornerstone of KARRA being transparent and communicating with members and local community. Also need for a clear process to ensure any member(s) can bring urgent items to Committee attention rather than having to wait for quarterly forum. Motion formally proposed (Bruce Cowan, seconded Rodney Pomfrett). Carried
· Community Service Presentation to Audrey Osbourne – Neville Miller listed the many attributes and contributions Audrey had made to our community over many years, especially with Girls Rally and Craft Nights, and invited Cr Grev Walker to present the 2007/8 Community Service award (Trophy and gift hamper)
· Any Other Business – No other Business items raised
· The KARRA AGM was closed at 2030 hrs
· A 2 minute break ensued until the start of the Public Meeting where the Agenda topics were proposed and agreed as being Structure Plan; River Clearance; Rates; Auckland Governance; Genesis Power station and Slaughterhouse restoration.
KARRA Committee Meeting minutes - 31st March 2008.
Meeting Opened: 7:30 pm
Present: Neville Miller, Bruce Cowan, Rodney Pomfrett, Dennis Mcaulay, Pat McMahon, Kerry Thomas-Anttila, Sarah Down, Kee Chan
Also attending were Cr Suzanne Weld (ex officio), and Nigel Bennetts (Observer)
Apologies: Athol McLachlan, Hugh McLennan Colin Beddow,
Previous Minutes:
Minutes of previous KARRA meeting of 10th March 2008 proposed (by Rodney, seconded Pat) to be taken as read with minor corrections/spelling noted. CARRIED
Treasurer’s Report – Financial and Membership - Neville (in Hugh's absence
· Current balance as at 11/02/2008 is $1343.30. Membership now circa 80
· Still no update as yet received from RDC as regards the next $5000 payment to support the Structure Plan process (had been expected 12th March)
Correspondence - Rodney
· Inwards
· RDC letter 13/3 re Annual Plan
· Community Resource publications list
· Emailed resignation of Myles Goodwin
· Confirmation by email that the McKeowns’s are again happy to sponsor Community Service Award
· Email from John Tucker re Hall Bookings via Helensville Service Centre.
· From RDC - River Clearance model info , river schematic calibration etc
· Outwards
· Emailed all KARRA Members (27 March) advising of AGM. Print copied of the Annual Report/Treasurers Report will be available on the night for all members
· Proposed (Rodney, seconded Sarah) all Inwards be received & Outwards be approved CARRIED
AGM Preparation
· Confirmed rotation policy. Nominations received by all 5 current committee members seeking re-election
· Nominations pending from 4 members
· Agreed that we need to prepare for an election/ballot. Action Rodney to prepare process and ballot papers
· Community Award - after consideration of a number of very worthwhile nominees the Award will be presented to Audrey Osbourne for her years of selfless service to local Girls Rally, Craft evenings and Church etc
RDC Rates
· Proposed Bruce, seconded Dennis that KARRA make a submission to RDC (by due date 14/4) outlining our concerns at proposed rates rise. CARRIED. Action Bruce/Pat/Neville
· Confirmed that we would advise our members at the pending AGM, as well as invite Cr Grev Walker/Cr Suzanne Weld to speak about rates issue at AGM
Auckland Governance
· Proposed Colin, seconded Dennis that KARRA make a submission to the Royal Commission by due date 22/4 outlining our desire to stay as RDC rather than as part of any super-city etc. CARRIED. Action Rodney/Pip to complete submission on-line by 22/4
· Confirmed that we would advise our members at AGM to seek ratification. Also suggest that individuals also make submission
Rodney Power Station (Genesis)
· Confirmed that we would advise our members at AGM about the process re submissions
· Also, that we'd actively support the Public Meeting to be held in Helensville on 17th April
Sub Committee reports
Structure Plan - Neville - in Hugh's absence
· Concern at lack of response from RDC re our funding request.
· Proposed Bruce, seconded Colin that we formally write to RDC requesting meeting with Andrew Trevalyn, Warren McLennan and RDC new CEO. Action Hugh/Colin to draft and send letter. CARRIED
· Agreed also that Walkways Action Group be subsumed into Structure Plan group moving forward
Slaughterhouse Restoration – Neville
· Neville to use AGM to remind members that Slaughter house is on private property, with NO historical designation and is beyond KARRA resources to drive restoration
River Clearance - Dennis.
· KARRA has lodged a submission in support of river clearance as by proposed by RDC, although outlined concerns :
· that only 1 bank (to max 60% vegetation clearance) is proposed
· there is no real sense of urgency given that works will be completed over 2 year period, and work seen as low/medium priority
· it remains unclear as to what is the funding method
· that despite what seems to be considerable expense and effort (by consultants and RDC) that the proposed river clearance work does not go far enough
· that despite KARRA being involved early on there seems to be a lack of local involvement in determining outcome
Publicity – Sarah.
· KK Kourier has a number of KARRA items incl Notice of AGM, as well as info re proposed RDC/ARC facilitated meeting re Genesis plan change request
Web Site – Kerry.
· KARRA web site has information sheets posted (sheets courtesy of Pip McAlwee); a link to RDC info page re Genesis proposed power station; also link to Forest & Bird web site
· Advise of prev Minutes plus info re AGM all posted to our website
Next full KARRA Committee Meeting Monday 21st April at 7:30 pm at KKK Hall
Meeting Closed 9.45 pm
KARRA Committee Meeting minutes - 10th March 2008.
Meeting Opened: 7:30 pm
Present: Neville Miller, Hugh McLennan, Bruce Cowan, Rodney Pomfrett, Pat McMahon, Kerry Thomas-Anttila, Sarah Down
Also attending were Cr Suzanne Weld (ex officio), and Nigel Bennetts (Observer)
Apologies: Athol McLachlan, Colin Beddow, Cr Grev Walker,
Previous Minutes:
Minutes of previous KARRA committee meeting of 11th February 2008 proposed (by Rodney) to be taken as read. Only amendment being the inclusion of ex officio/invitee/observer status accorded non committee members who attended last meeting. Amendment proposed Bruce, Seconded Sarah. Both motions CARRIED
Treasurer’s Report – Financial and Membership - Hugh
· Current balance as at 11/02/2008 is $1343.30. Membership now circa 80
· No update yet received from RDC as regards the next $5000 payment to support the Structure Plan process (update expected 12th March)
Correspondence - Rodney
· Outwards - Letter to RDC requesting restraint when undertaking rates assessment process (sent 27/2)
· Inwards - Fax 21/2 from Cr Grev Walker re priority items our Western ward councillors see for KKK area. Action - write to Crs Grev Walker/Suzanne Weld/Pat Delich acknowledging their priority list items, but refocusing on the items of priority from KARRA perspective (Rodney/Neville to draft)
· Inwards - letter from Registrar of Companies re Annual Return - Action - Hugh to respond
· Proposed (Rodney, seconded Hugh) all Inwards be received & Outwards be approved CARRIED
Sub Committee reports
Structure Plan - Hugh
· No further advance until RDC approve our funding request.
Kewpie 2 River Trip - Neville
· Kewpie Too captain (Terry) OK with postponement as it will allow him to undertake other cruise on our proposed date
Walkways – Neville.
· No Report
Publicity – Sarah.
· Forthcoming KK Kourier has a number of KARRA items incl Notice of AGM, as well as info re proposed RDC/ARC facilitated meeting re Genesis plan change request
· Any items for inclusion in April edition of Kourier - needs to be with Sarah by 15th March (due to Easter etc)
River Clearance - No report available from Dennis.
· Letters from ARC have been sent to local residents who are seen as (1) directly affected or (2) seen as an interested party
· Proposed (Hugh, seconded Sarah) that KARRA to lodge a submission in support of river clearance as by proposed by RDC although need to express concern :
· that only 1 bank (to max 60% vegetation clearance) is proposed
· there is no real sense of urgency given that works will be completed over 2 year period, and work seen as low/medium priority
· it remains unclear as to what is the funding method
· that despite what seems to be considerable expense and effort (by consultants and RDC) that the proposed river clearance work does not go far enough
· that despite KARRA being involved early on there seems to be a lack of local involvement in determining outcome
Draft of KARRA submission to be undertaken by Pat/Dennis/Hugh - deadline for submission 20th March. Proposed motion CARRIED unanimously.
Web Site – Kerry.
· KARRA's own web site now also has information sheets posted (sheets courtesy of Pip McAlwee),
· Also has a link to RDC info page re Genesis proposed power station; also link to Forest & Bird web site
· Agreement to publish ratified KARRA committee minutes to our web page
Slaughterhouse Restoration – Neville
· Proposed (Bruce, seconded Rodney - and CARRIED) that KARRA take restoration of the Slaughterhouse off our agenda for the following reasons :
(1) no formal permission from land owner obtained and
(2) the task of undertaking restoration work is beyond KARRA resources
Genesis Power Station - Neville and Pip
· No fixed date yet agreed for RDC facilitated meeting re submissions process
· KARRA to encourage attendance at the RDC facilitated meeting - via email, media, etc
· As mentioned above - fact sheets now published to KARRA web site
AGM - to be held 10th April 2008
· 5 longest standing committee members have been contacted about the rotation policy as outlined in the Constitution. Each has indicated that they are happy to stand for re-election. We will still then have min 2 vacancies so will be seeking nominations from our membership.
· Our Constitution requires that we must formally advise our members at least 14 days in advance of AGM (so by 26/27 March) of
· Notice of AGM (incl Agenda) with Notice of any Motions
· Annual Report (aka Chairman’s Report) and Draft Budget - Action Neville and Hugh respectively - Drafts required by 25th March
· Committee Nominations - as known, plus mechanism for other nominations
· Advise of the above will be (1) emailed out and (2) also be posted to our website
Councillor’s Report – Suzanne Weld
· Rates - proposed increase is the main issue with Council at present. Annual Budget Plan due this Friday. Cr Weld has sought greater scrutiny of all budget items esp 'carried forward' items. Many Infrastructure items seen as unaffordable. Western Ward councillors urge all individuals and community groups to make submissions re proposed rates increases
· Regional Governance - Royal Commission established to consider how Auckland governs itself regionally. Discussion paper now available (via Helensville Service Centre). Is on 'fast track' to produce recommendations to central govt by end 2008. KARRA asked to consider if it should make submission
After this report Cr Weld and Nigel Bennetts withdrew to enable Committee to consider 2 motions that had been drafted, and were being proposed to be put to members at AGM :
· Motion 1 - that KARRA look to hold quarterly forums to update members
· Motion 2 - that any member who wished to raise an urgent item with Committee that could not wait until next quarterly forum should contact the Chairman and request time at the next full Committee meeting
· Both Proposed by Bruce and seconded Rodney CARRIED
General Business
· No additional General Business items raised
Next KARRA Committee Meeting Monday 31st March at 7:30 pm at KKK Hall - focus will be on AGM
Meeting Closed 10.05pm
Meeting 11th February 2008.
Meeting Opened: 7:30 pm
Present: Neville Miller, Hugh McLennan, Bruce Cowan, Rodney Pomfrett, Pat McMahon, Kee Chan, Athol McLachlan, Dennis McAulay, Colin Beddow, Kerry Thomas-Anttila
Also attending were Cr Grev Walker (ex-officio), Nigel Bennetts (observer) and Pip McAlwee (invitee)
Apologies: Cr Suzanne Weld
Previous Minutes:
Minutes of previous KARRA committee meeting of 14th January 2008 proposed to be taken as read. Proposed: Rodney, Seconded Bruce CARRIED
Treasurer’s Report – Financial and Membership - Hugh
· Current balance as at 11/02/2008 is $1213.30. Membership applications received for 6 new members
· No payments from nor deposits made into account made since last meeting
Correspondence - Rodney
Inwards mail
· Letter of Resignation received from Colin Harrison - accepted, and acknowledgement of Colin's efforts as a committee member
Outwards
· Invitation Letter sent to ARC/RDC/special guests for the proposed Kewpie Too River Cruise event
· Letter from Neville to Mr Ashby relating to possible Slaughterhouse restoration work
· Proposed (Rodney, seconded Hugh) all Inwards be received & Outwards be approved CARRIED
Sub Committee reports
Structure Plan - Hugh
· RDC in the process of re-prioritising funding issues. Andrew Trevallyn (RDC) expecting to be able to advise KARRA by end of Feb as to how 07/08 Annual Plan funds expected to be utilised
· RDC keen to progress acceptance of KARRA's proposal to use RMS, and for RMS to undertake work outlined in RMS estimate
· Further development of the Structure Plan will then become devolved to RDC/RMS with inputs from KARRA as yet to be agreed
· Once above confirmed then KARRA will call public meeting to confirm progress and process. Possibility to use the KARRA AGM as an ideal opportunity to keep locals informed
Kewpie 2 River Trip - Neville / Pip
· Key issue is the clash with RDC all-day management meeting which is now known to be scheduled for same day as the proposed River Trip
· Proposed Bruce, seconded Hugh that in light of this clash we postpone the River Trip until a future suitable date/time/tide could be established CARRIED
River Clearance - Dennis. Walkways – Neville. Publicity - Sarah. Website – Kerry
· No Reports
Slaughterhouse Restoration – Neville
· Written to Mr Ashby seeking his confirmation to proceed before any further actions taken. Need owners OK before we even consider making application to the Heritage Assistance Fund
· Will then look to establish external sub-committee to complete application process and to drive any further restorative work
Genesis Power Station - Neville and Pip
· Significant debate as to whether KARRA has the mandate to act on behalf of locals. Actions to date to secure local input have included circulation of some 1500 flyers, sought questionnaire feedback at the October public meeting and also sought feedback via the KARRA website. Of the 118 responses received (67 from Public Meeting and flyer + 51 from Website) 109 oppose the Genesis Power station, 6 supported and 3 wanted more information. However, suggestions such as KARRA writing to ARC/RDC to indicate major concerns amongst locals and/or that KARRA should act as the vehicle for local opposition were not deemed as appropriate actions that would be undertaken by the committee.
· However, it was agreed that KARRA did have a role to play in educating and encouraging locals to make any submissions they may chose to, and that KARRA should seek a clear mandate as regards KARRA making a submission in opposition (or support) depending on any such mandate
· Proposed Neville, seconded Hugh that KARRA
(1) educate locals about the proposed RDC facilitated advisory meeting about how to make a submission
(2) encourage individuals and community groups to make their own submissions (including use of KARRA website as an info source with ways to do that)
(3) use any public forum such as after the RDC facilitated meeting to seek a mandate whether KARRA as an Incorporated Society should also make a submission in addition to those locals may make, but also make people aware that KARRA's ability to progress any submissions may be limited due to cost and time implications
All 3 motions were CARRIED
· KARRA to also use the Kourier (and other media) to encourage attendance at the RDC facilitated meeting
Councillor’s Report – Grev Walker
· Cr's Grev Walker and Suzanne Weld have prepared a priority of local issues eg., Waste Water, Crime, Genesis Power Station, Transport, Linkages etc. Grev/Suzanne seeking feedback as regards any additional items so meeting with KARRA needed
· Annual Plan process underway now (workshops being held) and Rates Review process also underway. It may be that KARRA wants to outline any concerns as regard what may constitute an acceptable rating outcome
· Grev then retired from the meeting (at 9.45 pm)
General Business
· AGM - planned date is 10th April. AGM to also give special focus to the Structure Plan process and progress. Action Rodney to identify the 5 longest serving committee members (ie., where their term exceeds 3 years) who will need to stand for re-election (process as outlined in our 2007 Constitution revision)
· Concerns that local, commercial and rural rates have been increasing significantly (circa 30-40% over past 3 years). Proposed (Hugh, seconded Neville) that KARRA write to RDC Mayor and Councillors expressing concern that past years rate increases have been significant and KARRA desire is that any increases be pegged with the annual rate of inflation
Next Full KARRA Committee Meeting Monday 10th March at 7:30 pm at Kaukapakapa Hall
Meeting Closed 9.55 pm
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