Kaikohe Business Association Minutes of the Meeting Held on 14th June 2016 at Returned Servicemen Association.
House Keeping
Present: S Macauley, L Bracken, M Edmonds, T Taylor, D Beadle, J Vujcich, N Birchall, D Maxwell, J Poutsma, B Warren, Colin, S Sangster, Chris Wilkie, M Gubb, J Nol and M Shaw.
1. Apologies: Arta Harris, Elodie Vujcich
Resolved: “THAT THE APOLOGIES BE ACCEPTED.”
S Sangster/S Macauley
Carried
2. Minutes of the previous meeting
Resolved: ‘THAT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES BE TAKEN AS A TRUE AND ACCURATE RECORD.’
S Sangster/S Macauley
Carried
3. Financial Report: Tabled and spoken to by J Nol. Discussion on the Community Patrol which is supported by the KBA and has been preventative by visibility. More people are needed to be involved.
Resolved: “THAT THE FINANCIAL SUMMARY BE ACCEPTED.”
J Nol/T Taylor
Carried
4. Correspondence: Lots of email communication with Council on the matter of the Cycle Friendly Town, letter from Hockey Association correcting that the turf is not a multi-sports turf and a report from the Senior Citizens.
Supporting our local business
5. Guest Speakers and reports
Tony Taylor: Verbal report on community meeting with the police. Positive meeting. Working together was the emphasis. First of more meetings. Kaikohe been seen as an example of community working together to address crime.
Chris Wilkie: (Chris was not available initially) Sally gave a verbal report on the beautification project so far. Waiting on some more information from Chris to complete the Business Case for funding applications. Mark Anderson has almost half dozen businesses lined up for the repaint project and is to approach Resenes. Chris came in at 6:00pm and tabled a report on the mural concept. Has located 8 sites, spoken to tradesmen and paint suppliers. Has prioritised sites. Spoke to the possible mural designs on the specific sites and took questions from the meeting.
Resolved: “THAT WE PROCEED WITH THE ART PROJECT AND APPLY TO CHARITABLE FUNDERS FOR THE MONEY REQUIRED.”
S Sangster/J Vujcich
Carried
Sally Macauley: Hanging baskets. They are up. Skate park project is close to complete. Some vandalism has occurred. Additional concrete to be added to the design. Official opening on the 9th July. 12 noon – 2:00pm. Stalls, music, demonstrations etc.
John Vujcich, Special Economic Zone and Energy Park: Verbal report. NRC implementing a water source study. The other critical item is getting the RC for the Energy Park. The Hub Group unofficial group been formed to advance the wider benefits of the Energy Park.
Mike Edmonds: Recruiting new members. Talking work experience with businesses. Place making discussions with David Engwhich. More positive attitude towards a renewed BID. Need to have a clear proposal out front. Hunting for prizes in the Christmas Promotion. Gauged the level of engagement in social media. Received input and comments from the floor.
A matter arising from report:
Website discussion left on the table for further discussion.
Newsletter
6. General Business:
Mara Pickery pedestrian crossing
Karen Remetis scheduled for next meeting to talk about BID.
A spike in youth crime is a concern
Resolved: “THAT THE ASSOCIATION WRITE TO THE MINISTER OF POLICE AND POLICE COMMISSIONER, AND THE LOCAL MPS TO ADDRESS THE LOW POLICE PRESENCE IN KAIKOHE GIVEN THE HIGH RATE OF CRIME.”
M Gubb/M Shaw
Carried
7. Meeting closed at 6:48pm. Next meeting AGM 12th July.