Minutes of a meeting of the Nelson City Council to hear submissions to the Draft Annual Plan 2017-2018
Held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
On Wednesday 10 May 2017, commencing at 9.00am
Present: Her Worship the Mayor R Reese (Chairperson), Councillors L Acland, I Barker, M Courtney, B Dahlberg, K Fulton, M Lawrey, P Matheson, B McGurk, G Noonan, M Rutledge, T Skinner and S Walker
In Attendance: Chief Executive (C Hadley), Group Manager Strategy and Environment (C Barton), Group Manager Community Services (C Ward), Group Manager Corporate Services (N Harrison), Senior Strategic Adviser (N McDonald), Manager Communications (P Shattock), Policy Co-ordinator (J Loughnan), Team Leader Administration Advisers (R Byrne) and Administration Adviser (S Burgess)
Apology: Councillor L Acland (arrived late afternoon)
Opening Prayer
Councillor Noonan gave the opening prayer.
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Resolved CL/2017/146 That the Council Receives and accepts an apology from Councillor Acland. |
2. Confirmation of Order of Business
Her Worship the Mayor drew attention to the final hearing schedule (A1757722), the updates to submission folders (A1756280) and the late submissions (A1757073), which had been tabled. She advised a resolution was required to accept the late submissions.
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Resolved CL/2017/147 That the Council Accepts the late submissions to the draft Annual Plan 2016/17 (A1757073). |
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1 A1757722 - Draft Annual Plan 2017-18 - Hearings Schedule 2 A1756280 - Draft Annual Plan 2017-18 - Late submissions - Memo to Council 3 A1757073 - Draft Annual Plan 2017-18 - Total Late Submissions |
Interests
There were no updates to the Interests Register, and no interests with items on the agenda were declared.
4. Hearing of Submissions to the draft Annual Plan 2017/18
4.1 Mr Tony Gray and Ms Abbey Patterson (Submission:12849) NMIT
Accompanied by Abbey Patterson, Student President of NMIT, Mr Gray presented his submission. He spoke about the NMIT CAM Plan (Capital Asset Management Plan) and the changes in pedagogy the Institute was planning. Mr Gray said the CAM Plan would be released soon and it would offer opportunities to open the campus up to the community.
Mr Gray said NMIT was looking to reduce its physical footprint and relinquish some spaces and buildings. He said all of this was necessary to adapt to a rapidly changing environment for education delivery.
Mr Gray said Council was a key partner for NMIT. He said he would like to work with officers for the rest of the year to develop some proposals that could be included in the Long Term Plan and that would strengthen the partnership between Council and NMIT.
4.2 Mr Dan McGuire (Submission: 12296)
Mr McG uire presented his submission against funding the Brook Sanctuary and tabled a handout comparing Council rates with inflation rates (A1759574).
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1 A1759574 - Dan McGuire Handout |
4.3 Mr James Horan (Submission:12335)
This submitter did not attend the hearing.
4.4 Ms Jo Geddes (Submission:12338) City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band Inc
Ms Geddes presented the submission on behalf of the City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band requesting funding for contribution to costs to keep the band active and viable. Ms Geddes tabled an overview of the City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band (A1759576).
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1 A1759576 - Jo Geddes Handout |
4.5 Mr David Ayre (Submission:12345)
Mr Ayre presented his submission on cycling in Nelson.
4.6 Mr Richard Osmaston (Submission:12372) Menzshed Whakatu
Mr Osmaston presented his submission on Menzshed requesting support from Council and tabled additional advertising presentations (A1759578).
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1 A1759578 - Richard Osmaston Handout |
4.7 Mrs Meg Rutledge (Submission:12378) Natureland Wildlife Trust
Attendance: Councillor Rutledge left the meeting at 9:48am.
Mrs Rutledge presented her submission on behalf of Natureland Wildlife Trust via teleconference, requesting additional support for an additional staff member to meet industry standards.
Attendance: The meeting adjourned for morning tea from 10.10am to 10.40am, during which time Councillor Rutledge returned to the meeting.
4.8 Ms Larisse Hall (Submission:12404) creating a marine visitor attraction.
Ms Hall presented her submission regarding a sunken ship to celebrate the marine reserve, education and tourist attraction.
4.9 Mrs Kirsty Skinner (Submission:12424)
This presenter requested to attend on 11 May 2017.
4.10 Mr Alec Woods (Submission:12837) Heritage Nelson
Mr Woods presented his submission on behalf of Heritage Nelson to reinforce their stand on heritage in Nelson.
4.11 Ms Andrea Warn (Submission:12467)
Ms Warn presented her submission on Seymour Avenue requesting Council provide a raised crossing or shared path at end of Seymour Ave so children could safely cross the street to actively go to school by bike, scooter or walking.
4.12 Mrs Ann Nighy (Submission:12393) Nelson Walkers Unite
Mrs Nighy spoke to her submission on behalf of Nelson Walkers Unite asking for Council to consider separating walking and cycling tracks in the city.
4.13 Mr Clive Beaumont (Submission:12444) Nelson Bays Football
Mr Beaumont spoke to his submission on behalf of Nelson Bays Football discussing the state of pitches at Saxton Field and Trafalgar Park.
4.14 Mr Tim Bayley (Submission:12445) Domett St residents
Mr Bayley presented his submission on Domett St.
4.15 Mr Hugh Briggs (Submission:12450) Colonel Noel Percy Adams (Melrose) Society supported by Doug Hattersley
Mr Briggs spoke to his submission on behalf of the Colonel Noel Percy Adams (Melrose) Society requesting continued Council support.
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1 A1759600 - Hugh Briggs Handout |
4.16 Mrs Penny Molnar (Submission:12422) Community Action Nelson
Mrs Molnar presented her submission on behalf of Community Action Nelson, noting it been in operation for nearly 30 years.
4.17 Mr Greg West (Submission:12406)
This submitter did not attend the hearing.
4.18 Mr Gus Taukamo (Submission:12459) Living Wage and Ms Christine Irvine.
Mr Taukamo and Ms Irvine presented their submission on behalf of Living Wage.
4.19 Mrs Mary Ellen O'Connor (Submission:12478) individual
This submitter rescheduled to 11 May 2017.
4.20 Mrs Kate Malcolm (Submission:12471)
Mrs Malcom presented her submission on options for shared paths and tabled an updated map (A1759572).
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1 A1759572 - Kate Malcolm Handout |
4.21 Mr John Rominger (Submission:12704)
This submitter did not attend the hearing.
4.22 Ms Judy Robinson (Submission:12474) Tahunanui Community Centre
Ms Robinson presented her submission on behalf of Tahunanui Community Centre requesting the centre and public toilets at the beach be maintained and upgraded.
4.23 Ms Karen Stade (Submission:12476) Nelson Historical Society
Ms Stade presented her submission, accompanied by Ms Karen Price, Vice-President Nelson Historical Society.
4.24 Mr Bill Johnston, on behalf of Ms Hilary Clifton (Submission:12503) Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman
Bill Johnston presented on behalf of the Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson as Ms Clifton was unable to attend. The submission requested housing the Citizens Advice Bureau in the central business district.
4.25 Lee Sinclair and Andy Miliner on behalf of Mr John Gilbertson (Submission:12515) Nelson Motels
Lee Sinclair and Andy Miliner attended on behalf of Nelson Motels as John Gilbertson was unable to attend. They requested that Council not consider targeted rates for visitors.
Attendance: The meeting adjourned for lunch from 12.25pm to 1.26pm, during which time Councillor Fulton left the meeting.
4.26 Ms Gillian Wratt (Submission:12568) Nelson Tasman Cycle Trail Trust
Ms Wratt presented the submission from the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trail Trust and responded to questions.
Attendance: Councillor Fulton returned to the meeting at 1.29pm.
4.27 Mr Christopher St Johanser (Submission:12570 and 12585) Brook Valley Community Group, Inc
Mr St Johanser tabled a handout and sticker (A1759561) relating to the aerial poison drop planned by the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust. He spoke to the points in his submissions and raised further points regarding Crown land, resource consents and use of traps.
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1 A1759561 - Christopher St Johanser Handout |
4.28 Mr Andrew Stoddart (Submission:12585)
Mr Stoddart withdrew his request to speak at the hearing.
4.29 Ms Cynthia McConville and Ms Sasha Kerslake (Submission:12560) Nelson Dog Owners Group
Ms Kerslake and Ms McConville displayed two videos (A1759636 and A1759637 available on request to an Administration Adviser) regarding a dog exercise facility and spoke to the points in the Nelson Dog Owners Group submission. They responded to questions from councillors regarding the purpose and use of a dog exercise park.
4.30 Mrs Annabelle Laird (Submission:12525)
This submitter did not attend the hearing.
4.31 Mrs Judy Crowe and Ms Cynthia McConville (Submission:12600) Educate Don’t Fluoridate
Ms Crowe and Ms McConville spoke to the key points of the Educate Don’t Fluoridate submission. Ms McConville suggested that spending to enable water fluoridate would trigger Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.
4.32 Ms Jane Fisher (Submission:12679)
Ms Fisher summarised the key points in her submission.
4.33 Mr David Smythe (Submission:12602)
This submitter did not attend the hearing.
4.34 Dr Caleb McCullough (Submission:12687)
This submitter did not attend the hearing.
Attendance: Councillor Fulton left the meeting at 2.15pm.
4.35 Mr Steve Cross (Submission:12622) Nelson Residents Association
Mr Cross gave a PowerPoint presentation (A1759642) and summarised the points in his submission.
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1 A1759642 - Steve Cross Presentation |
Attendance: Councillor Fulton returned to the meeting at 2.18pm and Councillor Matheson left the meeting at 2.28pm.
4.36 Mr Lew Metcalfe (Submission:12690)
Mr Metcalfe spoke to the points in his submission.
Attendance: Councillor Matheson returned to the meeting at 2.32pm.
4.37 Mrs Belinda Crisp (Submission:12627)
Mrs Crisp withdrew her request to speak at the hearing.
4.38 Mrs Mary Heaphy (Submission:12696)
Mrs Heaphy spoke to the points in her submission.
Attendance: Councillor Noonan left the meeting at 2.45pm. The meeting adjourned from 2.49pm to 3.09pm, during which time Councillor Noonan returned to the meeting.
Councillors listed further information required from officers on particular submissions.
Attendance: Councillor Lawrey left the meeting at 3.18pm.
4.39 Mr Iain Sheves and Kerensa Johnson (Submission:12732) Wakatu Incorporation
Attendance: Councillor Acland joined the meeting at 3.24pm.
Ms Johnson and Mr Sheves presented the key points of the Wakatu Incorporation submission. Mr Sheves added detail regarding development at Wakapuaka and responded to general questions.
Attendance: Councillor Lawrey returned to the meeting at 3.31pm.
4.40 Mr Hudson Dodd and Mr Dave Butler, with Mr Chris Golding of Department of Conservation, (Submission:12767) The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust
Mr Dodd and Mr Butler spoke to the points in the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust submission.
Attendance: Councillor Fulton left the meeting from 3.38pm to 3.40pm.
Mr Dodd and Mr Butler provided detail regarding trustee backgrounds and supporters of the Trust. Mr Golding spoke about connections with Department of Conservation strategies, and the benefits of wildlife sanctuaries.
Mr Butler and Mr Dodd responded to questions regarding the poison drop, resource consent, pest eradication options, projected visitor numbers, land stability, future funding requests and what would happen if Council did not provide funding to the Trust. Mr Golding responded to questions regarding species relocation and conservation progress in New Zealand.
Attendance: The meeting adjourned from 4.10pm to 4.14pm.
5. Late Item – Chief Executive Employment Committee Minutes 8 May 2017
Her Worship the Mayor advised Council of one public late item and two public excluded late items, and that procedural resolutions needed to be passed in order for these items to be considered at the meeting.
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Resolved CL/2017/148 That the Council Considers the Minutes of the extraordinary meeting of the Chief Executive Employment Committee – 8 May 2017 at this meeting as a major item not on the agenda, pursuant to Section 46A(7)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, to enable a timely decision to be made. Dahlberg/Matheson Carried |
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1 M2575 - Council Late Item |
6. Chief Executive Employment Committee – 8 May 2017
Document number M2561, late item memo M2575 pages 1 - 3 refer.
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Resolved CL/2017/149 That the Council Receives the unconfirmed minutes of the extraordinary meeting of the Chief Executive Employment Committee, held on 8 May 2017. Barker/Her Worship the Mayor Carried |
7. Late Item – Chief Executive Employment Committee Public Excluded Minutes 8 May 2017
Document number M2562, late item memo M2585 refers.
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Resolved CL/2017/150 That the Council Considers the public excluded minutes of the extraordinary meeting of the Chief Executive Employment Committee – 8 May 2017 at this meeting as a major item not on the agenda, pursuant to Section 46A(7)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, to enable a timely decision to be made. Dahlberg/Her Worship the Mayor Carried |
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1 M2585 - Council Late Item |
8. Late Item – Supplementary Information - Chief Executive's Employment Contract
Document number R7700, late item memo M2585 refers.
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Resolved CL/2017/151 That the Council Considers the public excluded item regarding the Chief Executive’s Employment Contract at this meeting as a major item not on the agenda, pursuant to Section 46A(7)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, to enable a timely decision to be made. Matheson/Dahlberg Carried |
Paul Bell was to be in attendance for the Public Excluded part of the meeting to answer questions and, accordingly, the following resolution was passed:
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Resolved CL/2017/152 That the Council Confirms, in accordance with section 48(5) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, that Paul Bell remains after the public have been excluded, for the late items Extraordinary Chief Executive Employment Committee Minutes – 8 May 2017 and Chief Executive’s Employment Contract, as he has knowledge that will assist the Council; and Notes, in accordance with section 48(6) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, that the knowledge that Paul Bell possesses relates to the Chief Executive’s contract. |
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Resolved CL/2017/153 That the Council Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows: |
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Extraordinary Chief Executive Employment Committee - Public Excluded Minutes – 8 May 2017 |
Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7. |
The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(g) To maintain legal professional privilege. · Section 7(2)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations). · Section 7(2)(a) To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person. |
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Supplementary Information – Chief Executive’s Employment Contract
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Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7 |
The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(g) To maintain legal professional privilege. · Section 7(2)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations). · Section 7(2)(a) To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person. |
The meeting went into public excluded session at 4.22pm and resumed in public session at 6.12pm.
10. Re-admittance of the Public
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Resolved CL/2017/154 That the Council Re-admits the public to the meeting. |
The meeting adjourned at 6.12pm.
Minutes of a reconvened meeting of the Nelson City Council to hear submissions to the Draft Annual Plan 2017-2018
Held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
On Thursday 11 May 2017, commencing at 9.08am
Present: Her Worship the Mayor R Reese (Chairperson), L Acland, I Barker, M Courtney, B Dahlberg, K Fulton, M Lawrey, P Matheson, B McGurk, G Noonan, M Rutledge, T Skinner and S Walker
In Attendance: Chief Executive (C Hadley), Group Manager Corporate Services (N Harrison), Manager Communications (P Shattock), Senior Infrastructure Planner (L Gibellini), Manager Roading and Utilities (P Anderson), Manager Capital Projects (S Davies), Senior Strategic Adviser (N McDonald), Policy Coordinator (J Loughnan) and Administration Advisers (J McDougall and S Burgess)
11. Hearing of Submissions to the draft Annual Plan 2017/18 (continued)
11.1 Mrs Mary Ellen O’Connor (Submission 12478)
This submitter was rescheduled from 10 May 2017 but did not attend the hearing.
11.2 Mr Chris Fitchett (Submission 12513).
Mr Fitchett spoke to his submission and read out his tabled document (A1759248) regarding council expenditure.
Attendance: Councillor Rutledge joined the meeting at 9.13am.
Attendance: Councillor Fulton joined the meeting at 9.19am.
11.3 Mr Aaron Adcock and Mr Cliff Brunning (Submission 12648) Kohatu Park.
Mr Adcock spoke to the submission requesting Council support for Kohatu Park and answered questions about environmental aspects and facilities available.
Attendance: Councillor Acland left the meeting from 9.26am to 9.28am.
Attendance: Councillor Lawrey left the meeting from 9.27am to 9.29am.
11.4 Mr Peter Olorenshaw (Submission 12806) Nelson Transport Strategy Group (Nelsust) Inc.
Mr Olorenshaw spoke to a Powerpoint presentation (A1759651) and focused particularly on the importance of encouraging cycling as a way of reducing traffic congestion.
Attendance: Councillor Acland left the meeting from 9.38am to 9.43am.
11.5 Mr John-Paul Pochin (Submission 12813) Bicycle Nelson Bays
Mr Pochin spoke to his submission about support for cycling and answered questions about options for increasing cycle usage and reducing traffic congestion.
11.6 Mr Philip Chapman (Submission 12734) Menzshed Whakatu
Mr Chapman spoke to the submission and handout (A1759250) seeking support to establish a Menzshed in Nelson and presented a 5 minute video (A1758826 – available on request from an Administration Adviser) about Menzshed.
Mr Chapman answered a question about suitable locations for a Menzshed.
11.7 Mr Brian Ramsay (Submission 12815) Nelson Community Patrol
Mr Ramsay spoke to the submission requesting support for the Nelson Community Patrol and tabled a pamphlet on Community Patrols of New Zealand (A1758609), statistics for the Nelson Community Patrol and a support letter from the New Zealand Police (A1759244).
Mr Ramsay responded to questions about the patrols and funding applications.
11.8 Mr Richard Sullivan (Submission 12714)
Mr Sullivan spoke to his submission about delays and lack of control of projects, in particular the funding of the Brook Sanctuary and the poison drop. Mr Sullivan answered questions about the effect of the poison drop on his and neighbouring properties.
11.9 Mr Zachary Domike (Submission 12802)
This submitter did not attend the hearing.
11.10 Mrs Faye Wulff (Submission 12759) Community Art Works
Mrs Wulff spoke to the submission requesting a permanent home for Community Arts in Nelson and answered questions about the current lease, and the possibility of locating the Menzshed on the same property.
Attendance: The meeting adjourned from 10.27am to 10.48 am for morning tea. During this time Councillors Acland and Skinner left the meeting.
11.11 Ms Alice Robin and Mr Fynn Sawyer (Submission 12800) Nelson Region Sustainability Festival
Ms Robin summarised the submission about the Festival and Mr Sawyer spoke in support of the concept, noting that it lined up with the Nelson 2060 plan.
Attendance: Councillor Skinner returned to the meeting at 10.50am.
Ms Robin answered questions on the potential number of exhibitors, and engagement with the Nelson Saturday market.
Attendance: Councillor Noonan left the meeting at 10.56am.
11.12 Mr Dave Johnston and Mr Raymond Smith (Submission 12764) Te Runanga o Ngati Kuia.
Mr Johnston spoke to the submission and tabled additional information on environmental matters and on the request for support for the waka project (A1759252).
Mr Smith noted the December 2019 celebrations of Captain Cook’s visit and answered questions about the security and storage for the waka.
11.13 Mr John-Paul Pochin (Submission 12798) Light Nelson Artists Collective
Attendance: Councillor Rutledge left the meeting from 11.08am to 11.10am.
Mr Pochin spoke to a presentation (A1759647) about a working creative community space and answered questions about the current space and collaboration with NMIT.
11.14 Mr Garry Adcock (Submission 12786) Kohatu Park
This submitter did not attend the hearing.
11.15 Mr Tom Taylor (Submission 12769)
Mr Taylor spoke to his submission about the importance of structured decision making processes.
11.16 Mr Martin O’Connor (Submission 12772) Federated Farmers of New Zealand
Mr O’Connor spoke to the submission requesting a focus on core services and a user pays approach. Mr O’Connor noted the Wakapuaka drains had still not been cleared from the December 2011 floods.
11.17 Youth Councillors (Submission 12791) Nelson Youth Council.
Youth Councillors spoke to the submission which was on a range of topics including parking tickets, sewage spills and the Stoke bus loop.
Attendance: Councillor Dahlberg left the meeting from 11.32am to 11.34am.
11.18 Mrs Mary Ellen O’Connor (Submission 12792) Voice Nelson
This submitter did not attend the hearing.
11.19 Ms Nita Knight (Submission 12818)
Ms Knight presented information (A1759254) outlining the importance of providing support to the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.
11.20 Ms Ami Kennedy and Ms Jacquetta Bell (Submission 12795) Friends of the Maitai
Ms Bell spoke about the importance of the Maitai river and supported the suggestion of moving the status and significance of the river to a higher level.
Attendance: Councillor Dahlberg left the meeting from 11.58am to 12noon.
11.21 Mr Gaire Thompson (Submission 12799) Thompson Property Group
Mr Thompson spoke to his submission about costings and answered questions about his views on different rating systems.
Attendance: Councillor Lawrey left the meeting from 12.03pm to 12.05pm.
11.22 Mr Chris Mildon and Mr Rick Griffin (Submission 12796) MTB Trails Trust
Mr Mildon spoke to the submission about the importance of support for mountainbiking. Mr Mildon supported Andrews Farm as a hub location. Mr Griffin from Silvan Forest in Richmond answered a question about how to keep costs to a minimum when building mountainbiking trails.
11.23 Mrs Kirsty Skinner (Submission 12424)
This submitter did not attend the hearing.
11.24 Mr Mark Lile and Mr Aaron Smail (Submission 12820) Summerset Villages Richmond Ltd.
Mr Smail spoke to the submission on infrastructure matters.
11.25 Mr Dennis Win (Submission 12823)
Mr Win spoke to his submission on shared pathways, Nelson Regional Development Agency and freedom camping.
Attendance: The meeting adjourned for lunch from 12.44pm to 1.25pm, during which time Councillors Acland, Courtney, Fulton, Noonan and McGurk left the meeting.
Councillors listed further information required from officers on particular submissions.
Attendance: Councillors Acland, Courtney, Lawrey and McGurk returned to the meeting at 1.28pm. Councillor Fulton returned to the meeting at 1.29pm. Councillor Matheson left the meeting from 1.30pm to 1.32pm. Councillor Acland left the meeting at 1.35pm.
11.26 Mr Barry Thompson (Submission:12835)
Mr Thompson presented the points in his submission and provided a handout (A1759246).
Attendance: Councillor Acland returned to the meeting at 1.39pm. Councillor Noonan returned to the meeting at 1.47pm.
11.27 Mr George Molnar and Mr Kent Gibbons, on behalf of Barry Rowe (Submission:12841) FC Nelson Incorporated
Mr Molnar presented the points in the FC Nelson Incorporated submission, with supporting comments from Mr Gibbons.
11.28 Mr Brian Nathan, on behalf of Mr Tim Babbage (Submission:12713) Nelson Sea Sports Alliance
Mr Nathan spoke about the points raised in the Nelson Sea Sports Alliance submission.
11.29 Ms Kindra Douglas, Ms Judy Robinson and Mr Peter Milehener (Submission:12842) Victory Community Centre
Ms Douglas and Ms Robinson tabled a handout (A1760838), displayed a video (A1759634 – available on request from an Administration Adviser), and spoke about community centres and the Greenmeadows facility.
Attendance: Councillor Acland left the meeting from 2.20pm to 2.27pm.
11.30 Ms Willemijn Vermaat (Submission: 12844) Handle with Care
The submitter did not attend the hearing.
11.31 Mr Lindsay Wood (Submission:12697)
Mr Wood gave a PowerPoint presentation (A1759580) in line with his submission and tabled a copy of his presentation.
Attendance: Her Worship the Mayor vacated the Chair and left the meeting at 2.28pm. Deputy Mayor Matheson assumed the Chair. Councillor Acland left the meeting from 2.31pm to 2.33pm.
11.32 Mr Alistair Hill and Mr Troy Dando (Submission:12631) Nelson Dawnbreakers Fishing Club
Mr Hill spoke to the key points in his submission regarding marina use and safety.
Attendance: Her Worship the Mayor returned to the meeting at 2.45pm and resumed the Chair.
11.33 Mrs Sarah Holmes and Mr Wayne Jackson (Submission:12707) Nelson Tasman Business Trust
Mrs Holmes and Mr Jackson spoke about supporting small business and small business mentoring and tabled a brochure (A1759597).
Attendance: Councillor Rutledge left the meeting at 2.53pm.
11.34 Ms Julie Catchpole, Mr Ian Maclennan and Ms Gaye Hervey (Submission:12879) Bishop Suter Trust Board
Mr Maclennan spoke to the Bishop Suter Trust Board submission and read from a handout (A1759593).
Attendance: Councillor Lawrey left the meeting at 2.55pm.
11.35 Ms Dorothy-Rose Pallesen (Submission: 12887)
Ms Pallesen spoke about the risks of helicopter poison drops.
Attendance: Councillor Rutledge returned to the meeting at 3.08pm. The meeting adjourned for afternoon tea from 3.10pm to 3.24pm, during which time Her Worship the Mayor and Councillor Fulton left the meeting, and Councillor Lawrey returned to the meeting. Deputy Mayor Matheson assumed the Chair.
11.36 Mr Mike Rodwell (Submission:12888)
The submitter withdrew their request to speak at the hearing.
11.37 Mrs Susan Fletcher and Mr Lindsay Wood (Submission:12716) Braemar Limited
Attendance: Councillor Fulton returned to the meeting at 3.26pm.
Mrs Fletcher spoke to the key points of her submission regarding climate change and reduction of emissions and gave a presentation (A1759649).
11.38 Mr Lauchlan Miller (Submission:12736)
Mr Miller tabled a map (A1759591) and spoke about the potential location for a skate park in Stoke and outlined reasons why it would work well.
11.39 Ms Denise Roche (Submission:12819)
This submitter withdrew their request to speak.
11.40 Mr Richard King (Submission:12344)
Mr King summarised the points in his submission and spoke about the Trafalgar Street Hall.
11.41 Mr Fendi Sofian on behalf of Ms Nissa Mowjood (Submission:12455) Nelson-Whakatu Muslim Association
Mr Sofian presented the submission from the Nelson-Whakatu Muslim Association. He added that the Association needed to be able to accommodate up to 80 people in a room. Mr Sofian responded to questions regarding timing of meetings, fundraising and length of time that a temporary centre was required.
Attendance: Deputy Mayor Matheson left the meeting at 3.54pm, Councillor Barker assumed the Chair.
Attendance: Councillor Dahlberg left the meeting at 3.56pm.
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Resolved CL/2017/155 That the Council Agrees, pursuant to Standing Order 3.3.7, that the meeting continue beyond six hours. |
11.42 Mr Wayne Ballantyne (Submission:12435) Shelbourne Villa
Mr Ballantyne summarised the points made in his submission.
Attendance: Councillor Dahlberg returned to the meeting at 4.00pm.
11.43 Mr Paul Butterworth (Submission:12308)
Mr Butterworth tabled a handout (A1759601) and summarised the points made in his submission
Attendance: Deputy Mayor Matheson returned to the meeting at 4.04pm and resumed the Chair at 4.06pm.
Councillors agreed to email any further requests for information to Senior Strategic Adviser, Nicky McDonald, by 12 May.
Attendance: Councillor Dahlberg left the meeting at 4.15pm.
Tabled Documents 11 May:
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1 A1759248 - Chris Fitchett Handout 2 A1759651 - Peter Olorenshaw Presentation 3 A1759250 - Phillip Chapman Menzshed Handout 4 A1758609 - Brian Ramsay - Nelson Community Patrol - Handout 1 5 A1759244 - Brian Ramsay - Nelson Community Patrol - Handout 2 6 A1759252 - Te Runanga o Ngati Kuia Handout 7 A1759647 - John-Paul Pochin Presentation 8 A1759254 - Nita Knight Handout 9 A1759246 - Barry Thompson Handout 10 A1760838 - Kindra Douglas Handout 11 A1759580 - Lindsay Wood Handout 12 A1759597 - Sara Holmes Handout 13 A1759593 - Julie Catchpole and Ian MacLennan Handout 14 A1759649 - Susan Fletcher Presentation 15 A1759591 - Lauchlan Miller Handout 16 A1759601 - Paul Butterworth Handout |
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Resolved CL/2017/156 That the Council Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows: |
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Strategic Property Acquisition (recommendation to Council in Commercial Subcommittee minutes 27 April 2017) |
Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7. |
The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations). |
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The meeting went into public excluded session at 4.17pm and resumed in public session at 4.23pm.
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Resolved CL/2017/157 That the Council Re-admits the public to the meeting. |
There being no further business the meeting ended at 4.23pm
Confirmed as a correct record of proceedings:
