Remuera Residents Association Public Meeting and Annual General Meeting held at the Remuera Library on July 15, 2020, commencing at 7.00pm.
The meeting had two parts, with the AGM held after the two keynote speakers.
WELCOME / INTRODUCTIONS:
Acting Chairman Iain Valentine outlined the agenda and welcomed all present:
Current RRA Committee Members: Jan Bierman, Lynley Olsen
Members of The Orakei Local Board: Scott Milne (Chair), Margaret Voyce, Troy Churton, Colin Davis, Sarah Powrie
Members of Community Groups: Sue Cooper (Remuera Heritage), Margot Nicolson (Hapua Thrive), Sue Jackson, (Remuera Library), Angela Campbell (Portland Stream SEA)
Apologies received from Desley Simpson (Councillor), David Wong (OLB Member), Robyn Bridgman, Robin Chemaly (Remuera Business Association)
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
1. SCOTT MILNE – Orakei Local Board
Local Board Members present were introduced and their background and roles outlined.
The state of play in the OLB area was outlined in a 15 minutes address that covered the Emergency Budget and the consultation feedback received and related impact on rates, and The 3 year Local Board Plan that is shortly to be available for consultation with Residents. Some of the issues relating to Parking, Reserves and Transport were canvased in Questions, including the status of the Clonbern Rd carpark and no. 4 Victoria Avenue
2. MARGOT NICOLSON – Hapua Thrive
Margot told the story of how, following the establishment of a kayak launching ramp on the waterway at Bloodworth Park, users began to complain of adverse odours in the area. A group of concerned local residents petitioned for water quality testing of the six streams running into Hobson Bay. The result was that Public Health warnings were placed on all waterways. The problem is cracked pipes, old design overflows for both sewer and stormwater, and overload system due to development, Community pressure is needed to get action underway, and considerable investment is required.
A public meeting is to be held 2.00pm 23 August at 2 Hapua St (Hapua Reserve) and all are invited to demonstrate the widespread concern of having to live with these long-term water quality issues without accelerated action.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Commenced 8.00pm
Welcome and apologies recorded earlier.
Members Present: In addition to those noted earlier, Sandra Altman, Ken Bierman, Sue & Brian Cooper, Gaynor Gallagher, Bruce Heasley, Jim Holmes, David McAuley, Helen Miken, Coralie Van Camp, Olly Newland, Alan Stokes, Allison Fisher, Gay Dobbie, Annadelle & Clive Couldwell, Ursula Mountfort, Louise Mountfort, Philippa Nash, Atul Kumar, Simon Oxner, Angela Campbell, Dinel Eichman & Grant Burns, Kirsty Cameron, Annabelle Valentine, Judy Koningham, Mary Bell.
Minutes for the previous AGM held on 22 August 2019 were viewed on screen and approved. Proposed: Lynley Olsen, Seconded: Angela Campbell. Accepted.
Chairman’s Report for the year to 31 March 2020 was viewed on screen. (Bold = Public Meetings) (Italics = Committee Activity)
11th Apr 2019: Public Meeting: The Future of Remuera – Adrian Barkla, followed by update on current Issues: at Remuera Library – 60 Attending
17th June: Attendance at OLB Office for announcement by AT of handover of Clonbern Rd carpark to Panuku – IV
18th July: Attendance at Orakei Local Board Meeting IV, LO
22nd July: Wilsons Beach walkway consultation IV, LO, JB
22nd Aug 2019: “Meet the Candidates”- Local Board & Governing Body, Annual General Meeting – St Pauls Methodist Church, St Vincent Avenue – 45 Attending
19th Sept: Attendance at Orakei Local Board Meeting IV, LO
29th Oct: Presentation to Panuku Board re Clonbern Road Carpark JB
5th Dec: Attendance at Orakei Local Board Meeting IV, LO
19th Feb 2020: Attendance at Orakei Local Board Meeting JB
27 Feb 2020: Attendance at OLB drop-in for local plan JB
18 Mar 2020: Attendance at CCO Review Meeting JB
Throughout the year:
Providing Feedback on Resource Consent Applications in Remuera from lists provided by Troy Churton, OLB, including 13 Greenlane East, 16-18 Orakei Road (Elm), 78 Orakei Road.
Supporting the Remuera Business Association’s initiatives on the retention of the Clonbern Road carpark.
Collation of an online resource to encourage residents to shop locally during Covid lockdown: Remuera’s Essential Services at Level 4, & at Level 3.
On-going Activity by the Committee: Website, Facebook, Newsletters, Membership, News & Promotions, Monthly collation of Remuera Resource Consent Applications, Grant Applications, Submissions, Committee Meetings, Public Meetings.
CURRENT ISSUES:
1. CAB/Plunket building at No.4 Victoria Ave. Leases terminated, Sold, to be relocated at Orakei Community Centre.
2. Orakei Bay Village – Apartment Block Plan change being processed
3. Auckland Transport Parking in Remuera. Panuku/Auckland Transport.
4. Auckland Transport Shared Path Stage 4 (Tamaki Dr).
5. Maunga Authority – Mt Hobson protection of existing trees.
6. Designation of Orakei Basin as Volcanic Cone – current status is local reserve.
7. Water quality in streams/Hobson Bay.
8. Wilsons Beach Jetty.
9. Removal of Privet Trees from Suburb Consulting with stakeholders.
10.Community Centre for Remuera.
My thanks for support & encouragement during year.
The Residents of Remuera : All of you as & when we have interacted
To the Members of the RRA Committee: Jan Bierman, Lynley Olsen, David Reid (co-opted), Aaron Mok and Pete Williams (assisting). Retiring members: David McAuley, Sally Frengley
The Orakei Local Board: Chair Scott Milne, Liaison members Troy Churton, Margaret Voyce, and other Board Members from time to time.
Council Governing Body – Ward Councillor: Desley Simpson
Remuera Business Association: Robin Chemaly
Remuera Heritage: Sue Cooper
Other Resident Associations in the Orakei Ward Ellerslie, Stonefields, Meadowbank/St Johns, Mission Bay-Kohimaramara, St Heliers/Glendowie, and Orakei.
The Local Media: The Hobson (Kirsty Cameron, Mary Fitzgerald).
Chairman’s Report: Proposed: Iain Valentine, Seconded: Coralie van Camp. Accepted
Financial Report was presented on screen. A small surplus of $22.88 compared to last year $24.01. Net Assets $931.37 compared to $908.61 in 2019 with $2,137.41 of OLB Grant unspent.
Proposed Iain Valentine, Seconded Jan Bierman. Accepted
Subscriptions: Agreed not to levy.
Appointment of Auditor: Motion failed through lack of a seconder.
Election of Officers: Nil nominations received. Acting Chairman Iain Valentine
Nominations for Committee: Jan Bierman, Lynley Olsen, Ursula Mountfort, Approved.
Motion: “That this Association be wound-up and cease to operate” was not put to a vote because of a lack of a proposer or seconder. Discussion ensued. Suggested that the RRA evolve its image and operation to be the umbrella for special interest organisations in Remuera who work together for the betterment of the suburb. As an example, the following organisations were represented at this meeting: Remuera Heritage, Wilson’s Beach, Hapua Thrive, Portland Stream SEA, and all have a wish to engage with Remuera residents. Those elected (above) were challenged to explore this option, with assistance from the OLB.
The being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.50pm