CENTRAL DISTRICT COUNCIL

TEVIOT VALLEY COMMUNITY BOARD

MINUTES of a meeting of the Teviot Valley Community Board held in Roxburgh Service Centre, 120 Scotland Street, Roxburgh on Thursday, 13 August 2020, commencing at 2.02 pm.

PRESENT: R Gunn (Chair), S Feinerman (Deputy Chair), C Aitchison (née Browning), N Dalley and S Jeffery

IN ATTENDANCE: His Worship the Mayor T Cadogan, S Jacobs (Chief Executive Officer), S Righarts (Chief Advisor), M Adamson (Policy Advisor) and W McEnteer (Governance Support Officer)

20.4.1 Public Forum

There were no speakers at the public forum.

20.4.2 Confirmation of Minutes

It was moved (Feinerman/Aitchison):

That the Board receives and confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Teviot Valley Community Board held on 2 July 2020 as a true and correct record.

Motion carried

20.4.3 Declaration of Interest

Members were reminded of their obligations in respect of declaring any interests. There were no declarations of interest and no changes to the interests noted in the agenda declared.

20.4.4 Community Leasing and Licensing Policy (Doc ID 450822)

A report from the Policy Officer to seek feedback from the Board on the draft Community Leasing and Licensing Policy had been circulated.

It was moved (Gunn/Feinerman):

That the Board:

Receives the report and accepts the level of significance.

Recommends to Council that the draft Community Leasing and Licensing Policy be approved for public consultation.

Motion carried

20.4.5 Mayor’s Report

His Worship the Mayor reported on the following:

Attended the coffee chat sessions in Ettrick and Roxburgh. There were a range of issues discussed during those sessions. Attended the Roxburgh Business Breakfast. There was comment around recent developments in the COVID-19 situation. Attended a morning tea in , with discussion around the merits of a potential hydro project at Lake Onslow and the possible airport at Tarras. Attended “The Daylight Atheist” in the Roxburgh Community Centre. He commented about what an excellent venue it was. Posted video of Rebecca Gibney and Jeremy Wells (Seven Sharp) agreeing “you can’t beat a Jimmy’s”.

It was moved (Jeffery/Dalley):

That the Board receives the Mayor’s report.

Motion carried

20.4.6 Chair’s Report

Mr Gunn reported on the following:

Attended meetings with Central Lakes Trust to discuss ongoing projects in the Teviot Valley. Attended several meetings of Ida McDonald Charitable Trust. Attended a morning tea for staff at the Medical Centre. Attended a meeting about the swimming pool redevelopment. Mentioned that there is currently an application to the Provincial Growth Fund to assist with financing the project. The outcome of that application is currently pending. Attended several meetings of the Roxburgh Medical Services Trust. Attended a meeting of for the Teviot Valley rest home. Attended a meeting to discuss the District Council Community Development Strategy. Reflected on the general state of repair of the pensioner flats in Scotland Street, Roxburgh. Staff mentioned that double glazing was scheduled to be installed this financial year.

It was moved (Feinerman/Aitchison):

That the Board receives the Chair’s report.

Motion carried

20.4.7 Members’ Reports

Ms Feinerman reported on the following:

Attended several meetings about the swimming pool project. Mentioned that final costs for the pool project should be available within about three weeks. Attended a meeting with Ida McDonald Charitable Trust. Attended a meeting to discuss the Council Community Development Strategy.

Mr Dalley reported on the following:

Attended a meeting of the Teviot Valley rest home. Attended a meeting of the Entertainment Centre. Has been in communication with the trustees of the McPhail Trust regarding applications for the coming year. Attended the AGM for Teviot Prospects. He is now the Chair of that organisation. It was noted that Ms Feinerman would replace Mr Dalley as the Community Board member on this committee. Has fielded questions regarding the trees at King George Park. Has also fielded questions regarding the proposed hydro project at Lake Onslow. Has had discussions with the Roxburgh Golf Club regarding their project for rabbit proofing and eradication on the course grounds. Enquired about rabbit management in King George Park and the need for some action in the park. Reported on the state of repair of Gilmour Road, Roxburgh East.

Ms Aitchison reported on the following:

Reported on the success of the Breast Cancer Breakfast. Had correspondence with the McPhail Trust regarding funding this year. Attended the Entertainment Centre meeting. Noted that the Central Lakes Trust are planning to hold their AGM at the centre in September. Reported on the repair of the pavement in Ettrick by the Benger Garden Café. Had entered a service report to Council. Reported on the repair of Dalmuir Road, Ettrick and the potholes forming on the road. Had entered a service report to Council.

Councillor Jeffery reported on the following:

Attended several meetings of the Hearings Panel. Attended the Long Term Plan meeting for Council. Attended several meetings of the Central Otago Queenstown Trail Network Trust. Attended several Council related meetings. Attended a meeting of the Roxburgh Medical Services Trust. Attended the Teviot Prospects AGM. Attended a meeting to discuss the Central Otago District Council Community Development Strategy. Attended several meetings of the Central Otago Labour Market Governance Group. Reflected on the potential labour shortages for the upcoming season. Attended the Roxburgh Teviot Valley Business breakfast meeting. Attended a Zoom meeting for Horticulture and reflected on changes to the Working Holiday Visa scheme and how it might assist with labour shortages.

It was moved (Dalley/Feinerman):

That the Board receives the Members’ reports.

Motion carried

20.4.8 Status Report on Resolutions

A report from the Governance Support Officer to provide an update on resolutions had been circulated.

It was moved (Jeffery/Aitchison):

That the Board receives the report.

Motion carried

20.4.9 Date of the Next Meeting

The date of the next scheduled meeting is Thursday, 24 September 2020.

The meeting closed at 3.36 pm.

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