Minutes of Meeting 21 October 2013, 6pm, Takaka Rugby Club

Golden Bay Shared Recreational Facility Inc.

Minutes of Meeting 21 October 2013, 6pm, Takaka Rugby Club

Present

Peter Blasdale, John Byrne, Dean Lund, Fleur Murray, Jenny Pomeroy, Roger Tait & Arlun Wells 

Apologies

Leigh Crocker, Dave Lewis & Dave Myall

Moved that apologies be accepted (Dean/John) carried

Minutes of Meetings held 4 July 2013

Moved, that these were a true and correct record and that they be taken as read (Dean / Fleur) carried.

Matters arising 

Drama have decided to continue with their new roof project for the Play House and not add on to the facility.

Correspondence

Inwards

Don Time line

Summary of Dean, Jim Frater, Susan Edwards, Mike Tasman Jones meeting

Jorgen Programme and clarifying concept plans are still broad general outline

Stage definitions

John Barraclough Camera Club – integrating their requirements into the new facility

John Barraclough Thanks for meeting, will report to Seniornet, Genealogy and Camera club and let us know their thoughts on St Johns

John Barraclough Seniornet, Genealogy & Camera Club happy to share St John’s with S&R

Don Tasman Projects Consultant Agreement (18 Sept 2013)

Jorgen Fee Update (18 Sept 2013)

Don / Jim Frater Clarification of approval stages, time lines etc (emails 12-19 Sept 2013)

Kevin Winter Quote from Humes for drainage pipes (30 Sept 2013)

Don Rec Park Report, parking letter, parking calcs (17 Oct 2013)

Outward

Judene Edgar Thanks for inclusion in annual plan

Bill Dahlberg Project outline

CCT

Shane Graham Project outline

Lotteries

Potential User Groups Update contact list

Invite to meeting 3 Sept to discuss plans

Storage Requirements

Membership numbers and frequency of meetings

Damien O’Connor Thanks for time

Park Ave residents (9) Invite to meeting to share plans

Park Ave residents (6) Thanks for coming to meeting

A&P Thanks for time

Kaye Latham (Lottery) Thanks for time

Wendy Courtois (CCT) Thanks for time

Bill Dahlberg Thanks for meeting Sat 21 Sept

Max Spence (CCT)

John Barraclough Reply to email re St John’s Room (3 Oct 2013)

Replies from User Groups re plans

Leigh Gamby Bridge

Faye Turnbull Netball

Grant Knowles Arts

Dave Lewis Tennis

Maree Fleming Athletics

Kirsty Richmond Basketball, Gymnastics

Jean Wedderburn A&P

Matters Arising

User group numbers – should include the Fire Brigade and St John’s as they both train at the Rec Ground.

Rest covered in update in general business

Finance

Current Account Balance $227.71 CR

There is going to be some admin and printing expenses coming up and would be helpful if we had some petty cash to cover these.  Fleur to talk to TDC and / or Community Board and our Councillors to see if there is a grant available to cover these expenses.  Action Fleur

General Business

The Canterbury Community Trust

Moved that Golden Bay Shared Recreational Facility apply to The Canterbury Community Trust for $250,000.  (Dean / Jenny carried)

Update

Summary of Recent Meetings

1. Dean & Kevin Winter, Football Club

Shared facility meeting between Kevin Winter and Dean Lund
27/09/13.at 0900
Kevin to measure concrete pipes at side of fields and obtain quote.600 ID 227mtrs length.
Discussion on field placement leaving main pitch same orientation but shifting further to southeast.
With ditch piped and bank between upper and lower level modified locating a full size and intermediate pitch running in a SE  NW direction on lower level leavening Room for hockey pitch running n/s.
GbFootball has to have a minimum of 2 fullsize (90 x60 min ) and 1 x intermediate pitch (70x50 min) to operate not using school grounds plus cooperation of Nelson bays football with draws.
Discussion on all teams playing at rec park and none at High school keeping all sport together,consultation with rugby and football admin regarding draws for teams to spread use of facility.
If ditch piped would need to relocate football training lights and remove trees on boundary of rugby and football pitches.
Football pitches would require better drainage to acomadate higher use.
discussion on GB Football not requiring storage in facility building if our present shed can remain on site,seems that with latest plans will be ok to stay in present location.?

Indicative quote for pipes

Subject: Indicative Concrete Pipe Price-Humes.

 Good morning Kevin.

 Good to talk to you the other day.

As discussed here is a indicative or budget price for you so you can get a feel for what is required.

Closer to the time you are perhaps looking to do the project, then we can do a firm quoted price for you.

Price is $190.20 + GST per lineal metre for CPT600RRJ Class 2(X) Concrete Pipe.

This price includes the rubber ring in the per metre rate as well as flat deck delivered into Takaka. Unloading would be by your agent.

If you would like, the branch manager Richard Morrison would be happy to catch up in person with you and go over the site and your requirements.

Richards contact details are as attached. I will give him you details as well.

Feeling of our meeting, that while piping the ditch would be ideal, it would probably not form part of the initial project.

As Football will be such a big user of the new facility, we should invite a member of their club to our meetings.  Action Jenny

2. Lotteries and CCT

Both these meetings were positive and both organisations were aware of our project (thanks Pete).  We fall under the “special fund” criteria for CCT.  Application to be submitted at the end of the week. (25 October)

New Plan

Function room has been rotated, squaring it up and enabling viewing to both netball and rugby.  Jenny to send out most recent plan to all user groups for feedback, stressing that it has yet to be approved and have a QS estimate.  Action Jenny

Car parking

The parking requirements for the new facility are 326.  (See parking calcs).  Current requirements are 286. Increase of 40.  Actual current carparks 30.  As this works at present, it is possible that only 70 are needed (the current 30 + the 40 shortfall).  However, committee well aware that this would be inadequate and that more need to be provided.  Roger suggested 2 rows running along the back wall of the building.  Land at bottom of hill could also be used for overflow parking.   Dean to contact Don with these suggestions.

Working Group

A working group consisting of: councillors; Jim Frater; Susan Edwards; Don; Arthouse and a couple or reps from our group, will be set up to oversee the project.  Dean to chase up the status of this group.

Paul Sangster

Group in agreement that Paul Sangster be invited to our future meetings.  Jenny

A&P Show

Dave Myall to be asked to organise stand at A&P Show - ?managed predominantly by user groups with members of the committee overseeing.

Fund Raising

Dean presented his fundraising strategy which Matt Toynbee, CCT & Lotteries have seen and agree is possible.  At the moment energy and attention to be put into the CCT & Lottery applications.

User group donations are $50,000 – both Moutere and Murchison raised more than this from their user groups, and each had a group that gave $25,000.  User groups need to be made aware of where we are up to before we go public with fundraising.  

Public Events – important but user groups could run these.  Dave Lewis to look at fun / sports day.

Corporate – Dean is putting a brochure / info pack together (similar to Motueka Hospital).  Everyone to look down lists of National and Nelson companies (most of these have significant business in Golden Bay, even though they are not based here) and work out which ones they might have an “in” with, and add any not on the list.  Everyone, by next Meeting NO approaches to be made at this stage.  We need some advice on how much needs to be donated to be able to offer naming rights.

Work In Kind

Much discussion about work in kind.  There are some parts of the project e.g. the demolition with are finite and isolated which could be carried out on a voluntary basis.  There have already been expressions of interest in this.  Other work in kind could be carried out by local tradespeople reducing their profit margins rather than doing the work for free.  E.g. Tender goes out and 3 quotes come in for x amount.  Opt for the lowest amount – if a local tradesperson could do this for less by reducing their profit margins (and are prepared to stand by their work) the “in-kind” part is the difference between the lowest quote and what the local tradesperson does the work for.  Advice will need to be sought from Don and TDC on how in-kind work has been managed on other projects as this is v important part of our fundraising.

Arlun to find out more about the “trading up” concept.

Jenny suggested that we should target some of our fundraising at the holiday makers.  Ideas from all for next meeting.

Meeting closed 8pm 

Minutes of Meeting 4 July 2013, 6pm, Takaka Rugby Club

Golden Bay Shared Recreational Facility Inc.

Minutes of Meeting 4 July 2013, 6pm, Takaka Rugby Club

Present

Peter Blasdale, Dean Lund, Jenny Pomeroy, Mik Symmons & Arlun Wells 

Apologies

John Byrne, Dave Lewis, Fleur Murray & Dave Myall

Moved that apologies be accepted (Jenny/Dean) carried

Minutes of Meetings held 8 April 2013

Moved, with one typo (AGM 1 May, not 1 April) that these were a true and correct record and that they be taken as read (Dean / Pete) carried.

Matters arising covered in general business

Correspondence

Inwards

Heritage Golden Bay do not support removal of Grandstand

Charities Commission Notice of change approval (committee)

Annual return acknowledgement

Jorgen Andersen Revised Plans

Outwards

Heritage Golden Bay acknowledging concerns over Grandstand

Ivan Riley, Collectable Car Club Thanks for donation

Dean Lund Support for nomination for JP

Judene Edgar Summary of meeting 17 April

TDC Submission to draft annual plan

Matters Arising

Grandstand – important to take photos of Grandstand for archives before knocked down.  Idea raised of rotating rugby paddocks 90° and building a “two way” grandstand between the rugby and soccer fields.  Possibly a longer term option

Finance

$150 donation received from Collectible Car Club

Current Account Balance $226.70 CR

General Business

1. TDC Annual Plan Submission

Dean, with several others from the wider group, spoke to our submission to the draft annual plan on 8 May.  Went down well for councillors to see other faces associated with the project.

Our request asking for $300,000 of the $3.7M (for final plans and consents) in during financial year 2013-2014 was accepted at the full Council Meeting on 27^th June 2013.  

There was some discussion about when the facilities operating rate would kick in for Golden Bay households.  Arlun pointed out that it was v important that people were aware of this prior to reading their rates demand.  Mik to clarify.

2. Drama Society

The Drama Society has looked into replacing the roof at the Play House.  This has turned into a much bigger project than initially expected and as a result has approached our group with the idea of building a new auditorium adjacent to the new facility, sharing facilities such as parking, toilets, social area.  This could be a cheaper option for them, and would introduce a new demographic and increase use of the facility.  The drama society have stressed that this would be at their cost.

Dean to find out from TDC (Susan Edwards) if this is possible, as it would re-increase the size of our now scaled back project, which TDC may not be comfortable with.  Dean will also talk to Jorgen to see if this could be incorporated into the plans.  If it can, Drama Society to be responsible of addition costs.

3. A&P Association

Some members of the A&P Association are still uneasy about the new facility and how it will impact on storage and display space for the show.  Dean to meet with Roger Rosser, A&P Association President, next week to talk through some of these issues and to make sure that they have some input into the design, so that the new facility works for them. While we can understand the resistance to change, it doesn’t appear that any of their concerns are insurmountable and the new facility will be a great asset for the show.

4. Meeting with Don and Jorgen

Dean and Pete will meet with Don and Jorgen on 12 July to discuss the planning of the planning.  Jenny urged some caution and not to get railroaded into drawing up more detailed plans at this stage, as there is still much discussion to be had with the varying groups and managing of their expectations.  Dean pointed out that this was a very preliminary meeting.

Arlun questioned whether the architectural work should be tendered, as every other part of the building process would be.  Dean and Jenny confirmed that the original pitches from Arthouse, AMS Design and Ken Robinson, Palmer and Palmer were all within the same ball park for both the concept plans and final design, with Opus being significantly more expensive.

5. Meeting with Lotteries & Canterbury Community Trust

Pete went to the Charities information day in June where he met with Shane Graham and Kaye Latham the local Lottery representatives.  They will be visiting Golden Bay on 27^th August and would like to meet with some of our group.  Pete to organise.  Need to find out who local lottery trustee is.

Canterbury Trust will contact Pete to arrange a meeting to explain our project.  Mik stressed the importance of getting our project identified as a “bigger project” in the region.  Part of their donations are ear-marked for bigger projects, where it wouldn’t be unusual to get a donation of around $100,000 but they need warning, and not to receive an application out of the blue, so that they can plan for it.

It is also important for our local and Nelson MPs to be aware of our project.

6. Accountant

One of the themes that came out of the charities day, was the importance in having an accountant involved.  Dean to follow up whether Milnes Beatson would be able to do our accounting work and whether Leigh Crocker would be prepared to assist the committee.

7. Integrated Health Group

They move into the new facility in September, after that their fundraising efforts will be scaled back.  The community may need a breather before they embark on another major fundraising drive, but ok to start approaching major businesses and agencies for grants.  The IHG will meet with us to discuss fundraising ideas.

8. Fundraising

Need to raise $450 - $500K from donations, sponsorship, business and in kind.  The expectation that the rest will come from grants.  

Important that one person heads the fundraising.  Judene is happy to spend some time with that person to get them up and running.  Everyone to think of people who may be able to do this and get back to Dean.  They do not necessarily need to be involved in the group.

Jenny suggested that Pete might make a short, 2-3 minute film about the project which could be enclosed in an “information pack” for potential funders.

There was some discussion about a launch party, inviting the public, community board, councillors etc once final plans have been drawn up.  We need to be wary of false starts.

9. Website

Thought at this stage that a website was perhaps not needed – they cost (a minimum of about $1200 to set up and webhosting in addition) and do not necessarily get many hits.  Very few people seem to donate via the website.  Jenny to find out from Picton their views on their website.

Meeting closed 7.55pm 

Minutes of 2nd Golden Bay Shared Recreational Facility Inc. AGM

Minutes of 2^nd Golden Bay Shared Recreational Facility Inc. AGM

6.30pm Wednesday 1 May 2013, Takaka Rugby Club

Welcome

Dean welcomed everyone present

Present

John Byrne Squash and Hockey
David Lewis Tennis

Dean Lund Chair

Ross McDonald Collectable Vehicle Club

Duncan McKenzie GB A&P Assoc

Dave Myall GB Recreation

Graham Pomeroy Search and Rescue

Jenny Pomeroy Secretary

Roger Tait Rugby Club and Rec Park

Faye Turnbull Netball

Arlun Wells Athletics

Apologies

Gary Balck Squash

Peter Blasdale Mountain Bike, vice chair

Jenny Cooper Bridge

Marguerite Dooley Swimming

Ann Jones Swimming

Fleur Murray Treasurer and junior hockey

Nicky Packard GB Assoc Football

Wayne Packard Takaka Rugby Club

Kaye Starke Netball

Bruce Telford Squash

Marg Thomas Takaka Rugby Club

Moved that apologies be accepted (Dean / Dave M) carried

Minutes of 1^st AGM (11 June 2012)

Moved that these be taken as read and are a true and accurate record. (Ross / John) carried

Matters Arising

The feasibility study has been completed by Sport Tasman.  The cost has been met by sport, recreation and community groups who will use and support the proposed new facility.

Chair’s report

Dean read his report (attached)

Moved that this report be adopted (Dean / Faye) carried

Jenny thanked Dean for his work.

Treasurer’s report

Jenny presented accounts for the year in Fleur’s absence (attached)

Moved that report be accepted (Jenny / Duncan) carried

Jenny thanked the groups for their contribution towards the feasibility study.

Clarified that the feasibility study was paid for $6500 inc GST in April 2013 and therefore falls into 2013-2014 financial year.

Election of officers

Moved that the outgoing committee of Dean, Pete, Jenny, Fleur, John, Roger, Arlun and Dave Lewis is re-elected for 2013-2014 (Graham / Ross) carried.

Dave Myall was nominated by Faye, seconded by Dean as the 5^th committee member. Carried.

Committee for 2013-2014

Chair Dean Lund

Vice Chair Peter Blasdale

Secretary Jenny Pomeroy

Treasurer Fleur Murray

Committee Members John Byrne

Dave Lewis

Dave Myall

Roger Tait

Arlun Wells

Auditor

Moved that Cynthia Sampson audit the accounts for 2013 - 2014 (Dean / Dave Myall) carried

Subscription

Moved that the subscription for 2013 - 2014 be $0. (Dean / Jenny) carried

General Business

There were no items for general business.  

A discussion followed about:

1. A&P Association’s concern in particular over the booth not being retained and whether the gym would work as an alternative for displaying the produce and photographs on show day.  The A&P Association is less in favour of the project since the Booth is not part of the proposed plans.  General feeling was that these are easily surmountable obstacles.  Communication to continue with A&P Assoc.   Jenny to send feasibility study to Jean Wedderburn (A&P secretary)
2. Netball would very much like to be one of the first groups to move to the new facility as they still only have one full size court at the High School.  
3. In kind work needs to be carefully managed so that we don’t miss out on the support we have for the project.

Meeting closed 7.30pm

Golden Bay Shared Recreational Facility Incorporated

Annual General Meeting

1 May 2013

Chairman’s Report

Welcome to the 2^nd Annual General Meeting of the Golden Bay Shared Recreational Facility Incorporated.

We are now approaching three years since the idea of developing a combined facility in Golden Bay was first mooted. Despite not as yet having seen any physical results from the significant time and effort that has been put in over this period, I consider we have made major steps forward over the past 12 months that sees this project and our goal of developing a “one stop shop” for sport, community and recreation in Golden Bay moving closer to fruition.

Over this time we have clearly illustrated the need for this facility and that fact the existing facilities are either non-existent or sub-standard.  Communities needs in general have grown and the expectation today is that facilities of yesteryear are no longer good enough.

I consider we have overcome a major milestone with the comprehensive public support we have received across a number of separate polls conducted by ourselves, GB Weekly and Sport Tasman.  While there will always be doubters, I believe we can proceed with real confidence that we are behind a worthy project that will succeed and which in time will convert a certain percentage of those currently against.  Having said that, we need to continue to communicate clearly and thoroughly with the wider community as we move forward to ensure we hear and understand all points of view and that they are given due consideration.

A thorough and supportive Feasibility Study, completed by Sport Tasman, while hilighting the above two main issues; need and public support; also confirms the operational viability of what we are proposing.  Financial viability is non-negotiable which reinforces the need for the entire community to embrace the facility going forward and support its concept and the opportunities it will provide, facilities that will be the envy of similar small rural communities around New Zealand.

Strong, enduring relationships have been developed with Sport Tasman (Steve Mitchell), Tasman District Council (all councillors and relevant staff) and the major funding agencies (Lotteries and Canterbury Community Trust).  The work in developing these relationships is time well spent as these will be the key organisations we will rely on as we move forward.

I would like to thank all committee members for their input over the past 12 months and at this point would like to make special mention of Jenny Pomeroy.  Jenny has the furthest distance to travel to meetings, be they in Takaka or Richmond and yet she has never once said she isn’t available.  On top of this Jenny has spent countless hours preparing funding submissions, minutes, agenda’s, chasing me up for work I should have done and finding answers to problems/questions that we have as a group.  Her workload associated with this project over the past 12 months has been second to none and on behalf of our Group would like to extend our gratitude for this.

While we have some major challenges ahead in the next 12 months, namely fundraising, final plan and working drawings and gaining Tasman District Council approval; I am more committed and determined to ensure this project is seen to completion as I have absolutely no doubt it is the right thing for Golden Bay for many years ahead.

Dean A Lund

Chairman

Golden Bay Shared Recreational Facility Incorporated

Letter of support from Community Board

Minutes of Meeting 5 April 2013

Golden Bay Shared Recreational Facility Inc.

Minutes of Meeting 5 April 2013, 6pm, Takaka Rugby Club

Present

Peter Blasdale, John Byrne, Dave Lewis, Dean Lund, Fleur Murray, Dave Myall, Jenny Pomeroy, Roger Tait,

Apologies

Arlun Wells

Minutes of Meetings held 19 November 2012 & 13 December 2013

Moved that these were a true and correct record and that they be taken as read (Dave M / Roger) carried.

Matters arising covered in general business

Correspondence

Inwards

Community Board Support for project

The Canterbury Community Trust request for audited accounts

Steve Mitchell, Sport Tasman emails relating to feasibility study

Draft and completed feasibility study

Tara Fifield, TDC Presentation to TDC Community Service Meeting 24.4.13

Outwards

GB Genealogy Group replying to their concern over project

The Canterbury Community Trust application for grant

Enclosing audited accounts

Withdrawing application for grant

Search & Rescue, GB Rec Workers Feasibility Study finished, thanks for support, copy available

Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Bridge on request (forwarded to Leigh Crocker, Athletics & Netball)

Gymnastics, Athletics, Tennis, Squash

Mountain Bike, Aerobics, Basketball,

Soccer & Trash Palace

Merv Solly Thanks for his time

GB Community Board Thanks for support

Matters Arising covered in General Business

Finance

Current balance $6576.70

Accounts for payment

$6500 inc GST Sport Tasman Feasibility Study

Move that this account is passed for payment (Dean / John) carried

Fleur reported that she had been in contact with IRD re registering for GST, but possibly a bit early at this stage. Dean / Pete / Jenny to check with TDC at 17 April meeting whether any invoices / donations can be put through TDC.

General Business

Feasibility Study – Presentation to Community Board

The final version of the Feasibility Study was received 18 March 2013. It clearly shows the need, support and viability of the proposed facility. Dean, Pete & Jenny presented the findings of the study (draft) to the Community Board at their 12 February meeting (draft at this stage) and asked for their formal support. They had a vote at their 12 March meeting where:

Moved Symmons / Chair McLellan

That the Golden Bay Community Board receives the Golden Bay Community, Recreation, Leisure and Cultural Centre RGB 13-03-08; and gives public backing to the proposed Golden Bay Community, Recreation, Leisure and Cultural Centre proposal as outlined in the Sport Tasman Feasibility Study.

Community Services Meeting Presentation 24 April 2013

Dean to present progress to date, including feasibility study to the TDC Community Services Meeting on 24 April.

Netball Courts / Canterbury Community Trust

An application for funding from CCT for the netball court part of the project was submitted in time for 20 December deadline. This was subsequently withdrawn because there is to be a further netball court at GBHS on the site of the classroom block, and the Community Board were not in favour of this part of the project being brought forward, as the facilities operating rate would kick in and they felt that the community would prefer to see more of the project completed before this happened.

Pete has been in discussion with CCT – they are now aware of our project and advise that we meet with the local trustees at some stage over the winter.

Meeting with Judene Edgar

Pete and Jenny met with Judene on 5 April, mainly to seek fundraising advice. Main points from this meeting:

Fundraising

• Judene doesn’t have the time to commit to heading our fundraising
• Important that one person co-ordinates fundraising, so that you know exactly who is doing what
• Need a strategy for applying for grants – time lines, due dates etc
• Advantage of a project like this is that 100% is going to the project, nothing is being lost in eg admin
• Need a way for acknowledging community donations – Murchison has a mural, Moutere Hills a vine
• Businesses tend to give from their marketing and advertising budgets, therefore need to make sure they are getting advertising or marketing from it e.g. naming rights, advertising boards, higher level contribution plaque.
• Most common reason for people not donating to a project is that they didn’t feel that they were actually asked – ads etc are not enough – ask
• Events are important as they raise community awareness, get community behind the project and bring in some money. Asking for straight donations can also raise a lot of money.

Project Budget

Looks like this is capped at $3.7M + 20% from Community fundraising. It is unlikely that raising more will enable us to build more. Pete has had a brief meeting with Jorgen to talk about areas which could be trimmed and will be meeting with him again 9 or 10 April. There was some discussion from the group over ideas which Pete will suggest to Jorgen:

• Dance studio either to be scrapped, or turned into a storage area, and scrap storage areas at end of gym, as much of these is wasted space due to height of building
• Car parks – Dean to seek clarification on how many we need
• Simplify building – no corridor between gym and squash court block, lower roof
• Netball warm up area
• Meeting rooms – less or simpler

Meeting 17 April 2011 – Judene, Jim Frater, Susan Edwards, Don

Judene has organised a meeting with the above, prior to the presentation to Community Services on 24 April, to discuss:

• Project Budget
• Long Term Lease of A&P Land
• Whether donations can be put through TDC and tagged for our project (for GST purposes)
• Submission to draft annual plan

Submission to Draft Annual Plan

Submissions are due on 22 April. It is important that we do submit, mainly on how much money we need for our project over the 2013 -2014 financial year.

Will discuss this further at meeting on 17 April (Judene, Jim Frater, Susan Edwards, Don)

Meeting with Merv Solly

Dean, Roger and Jenny met with Merv to discuss the netball courts and to keep him in the loop. Merv was enthusiastic and supportive of the project and gave much practical advice.

AGM

This will be Monday 1 April 6.30pm at Takaka Rugby Club

Meeting finished at 7.30pm

Tuesday 12 March 2013 Golden Bay Community Board

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REPORTS

GOLDEN BAY COMMUNITY, RECREATION, LEISURE AND CULTURAL CENTRE Decision Required

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Golden Bay Community Board

12 March 2013

Carolyn McLellan, Chair

RGB 13-03-08

At our February meeting we had a very comprehensive presentation from representatives of the proposed Recreation Centre, Peter Blasdale, Jenny Pomeroy, and Dean Lund.

They spoke to the Feasibility Study compiled by Sport Tasman and answered a variety of questions.

They requested that the Golden Bay Community Board give full public backing to this proposal and they sought approval to fast track the netball courts as per stage 1 of the feasibility study.

This latter request is now not as urgent because the Golden Bay High School will have another netball court established in time for the opening of the netball season. That will give 2 courts plus the gymnasium which, although not ideal, is better than last season.

Regarding giving approval and full public backing, it is important to remember that the Board originally gave approval in principle to this facility on the understanding that those driving this proposal would seek further support in the community and look at all the options and uses for such a facility.

The feasibility study demonstrates that this group have done everything that was asked of them and has shown that a wide variety of sports and other groups are firmly behind this project.

A concern that some Board members have expressed is that fundraising for this project will negatively impact on the current fundraising being undertaken for the Golden Bay Family Health Centre, Te Hauora O Mohua. However, the three members who attended the Board Meeting assured us that they will concentrate on applying for grants etc until Health Project fundraising is concluded.

2 Draft Resolution

Recommendation

That the Golden Bay Community Board receives the Golden Bay Community, Recreation, Leisure and Cultural Centre RGB 13-03-08; and gives public backing to the proposed Golden Bay Community, Recreation, Leisure and Cultural Centre proposal as outlined in the Sport Tasman Feasibility Study.