Brook Reserve Hearings Panel
Minutes - 1 November 2018
Minutes of a meeting of the Brook Reserve Hearings Panel
Held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
On Thursday 1 November 2018, commencing at 9.00a.m. Hearing of submitters/objectors
Present: Councillor K Fulton (Chairperson), Councillor L Acland and Councillor T Skinner
In Attendance: Group Manager Strategy and Communications (N McDonald), Manager Strategy (M Tregurtha), Leases Officer (J Read) and Governance Adviser (Elaine Stephenson)
Apologies : Nil
Group Manager Strategy and Communications, Nicky McDonald opened the meeting and called for nominations for Chairperson.
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In accordance with the Terms of Reference for the Brook Reserve Hearings Panel, approved by Council on 9 August 2018, the Chairperson was elected by the Panel. |
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Resolved BRHP/2018/001 That the Brook Reserve Hearings Panel Appoints Councillor Fulton as Chairperson of the Brook Reserve Hearings Panel. |
There were no apologies.
3. Confirmation of Order of Business
There was no change to the order of business.
There were no updates to the Interests Register, and no interests with items on the agenda were declared.
There was no public forum.
6. Hearing of Submissions/Objections to the Brook Reserve Change to Specific Local Purpose of Reserve and Land to be declared Reserve Proposal
Document number R9809, agenda pages 4 - 113 refer.
6.1 Nathanael Rais, supported by fellow Youth Councillors Christiane Leaper, Jacob Mason, Latai Funaki and Max Schneider – Nelson Youth Council (19339/19338) – speaking to both topics
Nathanael Rais spoke to the Youth Council’s submission and answered questions regarding the benefits of closing the road and who Youth Council was representing. He noted that there had been many hearings over the years, but only the current topic was explained in the public notices.
6.5 Pam Mander (19293) speaking to change to specific local purpose of reserve
Pam Mander spoke to her submission and in response to a question, said that she would like to know the reasons for the reclassification.
6.6 Dan McGuire (19302/19303) speaking to both topics
Dan McGuire spoke to his submission, highlighting his concerns regarding proper process and answered questions regarding his opinion on what he thought the classification of the reserve should be.
6.7 Richard Sullivan (19334/19335) speaking to both topics
Richard Sullivan spoke to his objection and in response to questions said that the land between Brook Street and the stream was sold to Council for public recreation and it should be incumbent on Council to say why the change was necessary.
It was noted that the Panel’s role was to recommend to Council whether the new classification should be adopted or not and that previously the land was a mix of land statuses, including freehold, reserve and roading.
6.8 Hudson Dodd and Derek Shaw – Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust (19348/19349) speaking to both topics
Hudson Dodd and Derek Shaw, spoke to the Trust’s submission, highlighting their support of the vision in the Reserve Management Plan. They answered questions regarding their understanding of the intention of the road stopping, public access, including during the interim period, the need for visitor flows and a turnaround and the gate at the boundary.
It was reiterated that the Panel was constrained in what it could include in its recommendation to Council and the importance of getting the designation correct. The possibility of parts of the reserve being designated ‘outdoor leisure, camping, conservation and education’ and parts being designated ‘recreation reserve’ to provide greater protection was raised, as long as that gave effect to the management plan.
The meeting was adjourned at 10.53a.m. and reconvened at 11.15a.m.
6.9 Gail Collingwood (19343) speaking to change to specific local purpose of reserve
Gail Collingwood spoke to her submission noting the importance of the inclusion of Eureka Park in the reserve and long term planning for this park to recognise the sister city relationship.
6.10 Dai Mitchell (19261) speaking to change to specific local purpose of reserve
Dai Mitchell spoke to his objection, highlighting his concerns regarding process. In response to questions, he said that he was seeking that the classification be retained as recreation in perpetuity.
6.11 Donna Butler (19289) speaking to land to be declared reserve, was not present.
Panel members listed their questions to officers, and requested that answers be provided prior to deliberations on this matter.
There being no further business the meeting ended at 11.48a.m.
Confirmed as a correct record of proceedings:
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