RRA Meeting 27/10/19

Minutes of Labour Weekend Public Meeting

Sunday 27th October 2019

Location: Rakino Community Hall

Present:

Stephen Thomas (ST)

Chris Clews (CC)

David Mahon (DM)

Natasha Holland (NH)

Steve McCrone (SMcC)

Rod Inglis (RI)

Adrian Townsend (AT)

Apologies:

Elisabeth Easther

1) Welcome / Apologies / confirm Quorum
After the tyrannical reign of SMcC, CC has seized the chairmanship of the RRA.
Quorum confirmed.
AT has announced his resignation form the committee. The RRA cannot discuss the circumstances of his departure until the investigation is concluded, but we would like to thank him for his service and continued support.

CC Chaired the meeting.

2) Past Minutes
(a) Minutes from the previous Committee Meeting (25 Sep 2019) were circulated prior to this meeting.
Proposed by CC for acceptance. Seconded ST.
Unanimously accepted.

3) Finances

a) Financial Report – ST tabled the financial reports. There have only been two transactions since the mast meeting.

b) SMcC reported 57 membership subs have been paid,

c) The committee will send a reminder to those who paid subs last year but have ‘forgotten’ to do so this year.

4) Community Feedback
NH presented the feedback from the community.
People have indicated they prefer the simple life, nature and the freedom that the island provides. They don’t like old cars, and fast driving. No shops was a common theme.

5) Community Hall:
Deliberations continue at Council, the election has slowed the process down but CC will keep us updated.

6) Marine Protection Area
There has been a lot of for/against polarity in the community. The advocated for a marine protection area will continue to seek funding for an environmental study after which a consultation process will begin. The committee wishes to re iterate that no proposal will be put forward without consultation.

7) Helipad and utility shed.
DM tabled a proposal to develop a helipad and utility shed on AT land at the top of Rakino. Jude MacLachlan proposed that the Rakino Trust will help pay for the materials needed to construct the shed. The RRA will seek support from the community to construct the shed and develop the helipad.

8) Local Board 5 year plan.
CC circulated copies of the Waiheke Board 5 year Plan, he indicated that the Rakino community should provide feedback in terms of 1-2 important issues that we want included on the plan.

9) New Business:
SMcC proposed that the RRA donate $1000 to the Westpac Helicopter Trust, increasing the amount form $500 last year. This amount represents the fuel cost of a return trip by the helicopter to Rakino Island. This was seconded by DM and unanimously accepted by the community.

The RRA will seek permission to place a seat on the path to Maori Garden Bay to remember the service of Rob Everall to the community. The RRA will seek donations form the community to cover the costs associated with this memorial.

The RRA will facilitate the repair of the picnic tables at Sandy Bay as they are no longer serviceable.

The Holland family has volunteered to run events on New Year’s day that utilise the fire lords.

The Macrocarpa (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa) on Woody Bay are needing some maintenance to clear dead branches.

The Auckland Council policy for inorganic rubbish collection have changed. Tom will make the residents aware of when to apply for collection. Tom has tidied up the Home Bay depot and has asked residents not to illegally dump rubbish anywhere on the Island.

The meeting closed at 12:30

CC provided really good cake and sausage rolls – thanks mate! .