MCB Minutes 27Feb20 0.pdf

Martinborough Community Board meeting minutes from 27 February 2020:
Present were Mel Maynard, Aidan Ellims, Nathan Fenwick, Michael Honey, and Cr Pip Maynard.
The meeting covered various topics, including public participation from Martin Freeth on urban trees, Conor Kershaw on business precinct re-designation, and Mate Higginson on trees and the 150th anniversary of Wharekaka Waihinga.
Actions from public participation included investigating a Martinborough Tree Group, obtaining a Business Precinct Re-designation Proposal Paper, and requesting officers add '150 years of Wharekaka' as an agenda item.
The board confirmed minutes from 5 December 2019, received reports on Pain Farm and Wellington Water Ruamahunga findings, and noted actions on staff training and river testing.
The meeting also covered officers' reports, including plans for consultation on the Spatial Plan and Martinborough South Growth Area, and civil defence in the Wairarapa.
Resolutions included receiving the Pain Farm Report, agreeing to report to Council on maintenance undertaken, and recommending Option 2 for the long-term future of the Pain Farm homestead.
The meeting adjourned at 10.10pm.