MINUTES OF A mEETING OF THE
Cromwell Community
Board
HELD IN THE Cromwell
Service Centre, 42 The Mall, Cromwell
AND LIVE STREAMED VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS ON Wednesday, 22 March 2023 COMMENCING AT
2.00 pm
PRESENT: Ms A Harrison (Chair), Mr B Scott, Cr S Browne, Cr N Gillespie, Cr C Laws, Mr W Sanford
IN ATTENDANCE: S Righarts (Group Manager - Business Support), D Rushbrook (Group Manager - Community Vision), D Scoones (Group Manager - Community Experience), L van der Voort (Group Manager - Planning and Infrastructure), G Robinson (Property and Facilities Manager), L Stronach (Team Leader Statutory Property), T Bates (Property Officer), A Rodgers (Principal Policy Planner), G Bailey (Parks and Recreation Manager), W McEnteer (Governance Manager), S Reynolds (Governance Support Officer)
1 Declaration of Office
23.2.1 Declaration of Office |
The new member of the Cromwell Community Board was required to take the Declaration of Office. The Deputy Mayor asked Mr Sanford to give his declaration. It was read aloud before being sighted and signed. |
2 Apologies
Moved: Browne Seconded: Sanford That the apology received from Ms McConnell be accepted. |
3 Public Forum
Robbie Dick – Lease for Central Wormworx
Mr Dick spoke with regards to his lease held by Central Wormworx Limited.
Janeen Wood – Cars on the Cycleway in Pisa Moorings
Ms Wood gave an update on the issue of vehicles traversing the Lake Dunstan Trail and detailed four areas where this was most problematic.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
Moved: Scott Seconded: Browne That the public minutes of the Cromwell Community Board Meeting held on 9 February 2023 be confirmed as a true and correct record. |
5 Declaration of Interest
Members were reminded of their obligations in respect of declaring any interests. Crs Laws and Gillespie declared an interest in item 23.2.4. They did not discuss or vote on the item.
Note: Crs Laws and Gillespie declared an interest in item 23.2.4. They did not discuss or vote on the item.
His Worship the Mayor was not present at this meeting. |
The Chair gave an update on activities and issues since the last meeting: · Attended two Museum Trust meetings in February and March. MOU signed in March. Note good visitor numbers throughout the summer. · Volunteered at the interclub swim meet. · Attended The Goldfields School Colour Run. Gave thanks to the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade who supported the event. · Attended the drop in sessions at McNulty House with Year 5/6 from the school. |
Moved: Harrison Seconded: Scott That the report be received. |
Members gave an update on activities and issues since the last meeting: Cr Laws reported on the following
· Attended a Cromwell Community House meeting and updated members on some issues discussed · Attended an Old Cromwell Incorporated meeting · Attended a Council meeting and gave members and update on topics discussed
Mr Sandford reported on the following
· Notes some negative feedback regarding Lowburn freedom camping. In relation to this he has been asked to be a board member on the Lake Dunstan Charitable Trust. · Attended the McNulty House open day and noted positive feedback for the project.
Cr Gillespie reported on the following
· Attended March Council meeting. · Attended a Hearings Panel meeting and updated members on some issues discussed. · Attended the open day at McNulty House.
Cr Browne reported on the following
· Attended the McNulty House open day and had some very positive interactions. · Notes that she is working with the CODC waste team to increase the positive messaging around the new waste contract and kerbside collection. · Has attended various sports groups meetings. Has noted that most are running at capacity. · Attended a meeting with the Aquatics team and is encouraged by some positive changes in this space and attempt to increase visitors.
Mr Scott reported on the following
· Attended a Cromwell and District Promotions Group meeting · Attended the NZ Open Final Qualifying Golf Tournament which brought a large number of people to Cromwell · Attended the open day at McNulty House which received good attendance and positive responses · Attended a planning meeting for a Quiz Night for the Cromwell and Districts Promotions Group
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Moved: Browne Seconded: Laws That the report be received. |
To report on items of general interest, receive minutes and updates from key organisations and consider current status report updates. |
Moved: Sanford Seconded: Gillespie That the report be received. |
The date of the next scheduled meeting is 8 May 2023.
12 Resolution to Exclude the Public
Moved: Laws Seconded: Scott That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject matter 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 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:
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The public were excluded at 3.27 pm and the meeting closed at 4.04 pm.