Location: The Woolshed, Stratton St, Normandale, Lower Hutt, 7 pm
Present: Tyrone McGrath, Marco Renall, Matt Clarke, Craig McGinnity, Paul Scoble, Angus Cotton, Karl Laurence, Wayne Boness (GWRC).
Apologies; Jeremy Paterson (GWRC).
Minutes of last Meeting Minutes of 22 July 2014 were read by Paul. Angus moved they be accepted and Tyrone seconded – Carried.
Finances (Presented by Treasurer)
Last meeting balance $7,379.81 Interest earned +$4.11
Less Presented Cheques: Angus – Meeting refreshments -$26.49 Tyrone – Charity Chocs -$62.50 Marco – Morn Tea for wrk bees -$63.82 BIKE NZ (2015 Affiliation Fee) -$200.00 Angus – Dig Day morn teas -$45.80 Craig – Timber / Posts -$756.91
This meeting closing Balance $6,228.40
Cheques written: “Not yet presented”
Angus – Meeting Refreshments -$40.97
General Business PNP RACE / Trails: Tyrone asked Marco to confirm the course and trails that were to be used. Marco was not 100% sure but was certain Bull Run and Borderline were to be used for the races!The group suggested the use of: Naked Flame, the very top section of Sweetacres and also the total length of Bull a Varde too! Marco was going to take a quick scout around on Saturday with Paul to get a better view of the possibilities etc.
Discussions were held around what needed doing to mostly Bull Run and Borderline based on the above. Tyrone stated we would work on Bull Run at next Dig Day and get some gravel to low lying areas of this trail using the stock pile ¼ way down plus work on the lower section. The corners that the BNZ day put into place required tweaking and also retaining the berm. Also the berm that was in the section between the two grassed areas required good retaining and the berm also reinstated! Wayne (GWRC) stated that BAMBA could possibly source some used timber to assist with retaining and would investigate to see if the wood in question was suitable, then advise Tyrone.
It was mentioned that Borderline required its “Entry” to be in place prior to PNP race and also may need possibly another berm or two approx ¼ way down. However Borderline was mostly now well established and many have been seen riding and enjoying it. Paul removed the exit as requested from GWRC and has established a new exit 20 meters further along to suit the new proposed car park planned for the future by GWRC.
Wayne (GWRC) stated if Borderline was to be used and open for the PNP race then it must have its required track signage up too. Paul will arrange the entrance and exit signs ASAP.
GWRC UPDATE: Wayne made mention that on 11th November a stake holders meeting for the park was to be held at the Woolshed to discuss the use of the $150,000.00 that has come from the land used for Transmission Gully etc. BAMBA needs to attend and bring along some good possible suggestions for what the funding could be utilized for that would benefit park users!
One good example could be the PUMP track which could attract users (young an old) to the park. Another was putting in Ride-able cattle stops (Gibson Grates) for user friendly access. NOTE DATE: 11 NOVEMBER – Timings:TBA
MoU: Wayne has made some minor changes to this. Mostly to the H & S paragraph. To get this moving forward for sign off however it now requires a new “Future Track Plan” plus also a Map outlying these future trails etc. Also GWRC have just been made aware that any earth works in the park now requires resource consent! Wayne has stated that he can have this covered for us by adding our AEE to their application through Cuttriss. However BAMBA need to put in an AEE for the Danzig area and add into it the trails that are in the new Future Track Plan.
REQUIRED ACTIONS:
Bull Run and Borderline – Carry out required work on sections of trail and berms / retaining. Cut back required weeds or vegetation overgrowing the trail down Bull Run.(Working bees plus possible Tues or Thurs nights too to get this done Prior to 2 November).
Borderline main entry and exit signage to be in place prior to 2 November also. (Paul to arrange signage with Nicole from Fine Signs ASAP)
Future Track Plan and Map – Still awaiting completion since last meeting. (Angus and Craig to arrange and send to Paul ASAP so it can be add to the MoU plus will assist with completing the required AEE.)
MoU – Paul to add new Future Track Plan and Map (when completed) to the MoU and then re submit to Wayne.
AEE – Paul to submit as soon as Wayne Supplies copy of AEE for 4 Degrees and can also add the new Future Track Plan and Map.
11th November – BAMBA committee member/s to attend stake holders meeting at the Woolshed.
Next Meeting: TBA? Meeting closed: 9.05 pm Paul Scoble, Secretary, BAMBA
