| Date: | 07/01/2008 |
| Message: | I support this for the additional security at a minimal cost per property.
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| Contributor: | JO |
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| Date: | 28/12/2007 |
| Message: | I support paying for increased security services but I am concerned that this process was not tendered. Also of course the Police are supportive..it makes their (tough) job easier and I am worried that this move will lessen the visibility of Police activity in the area. Patrols from Insite are now happening, I do not want this to become rubber stamped for the future with out a vigourous review plan in place.
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| Contributor: | MB |
| OBC Reply: | You can be assured that the terms of the holiday period Security Patrols with Insite Security, were negotiated with full involvement of OBC, Rodney District Council, and Warkworth Police
It should also be noted that Insite Security provide many other services to the Omaha Beach Community free of charge. Just one example is the installation of security cameras at the Omaha Beach Surf Club and the adjacent parking area which has been a consistent problem area. The equipment has been supplied at cost and the installation and ongoing monitoring is at no charge.
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| OBC Responder: | Graham Painter, Vice President, OBC |
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| Date: | 17/12/2007 |
| Message: | I support the $20 levy proposed. Good security in the community is top priority in todays age of "it's O K to do anything" attitude by some of our youth.
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| Contributor: | GP |
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| Date: | 24/06/2007 |
| Message: | We would be happy to pay an extra levy of $20 for security, look how much better things are since we had the camera installed, lets keep Omaha the way it is.
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| Contributor: | J&MK |
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| Date: | 10/06/2007 |
| Message: | We fully support the idea. The $20 seems great value and Chris and his team do a great job.
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| Contributor: | J&HL |
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| Date: | 05/06/2007 |
| Message: | Great idea and we fully support a service such as this which is local and on the spot quickly.
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| Contributor: | S&BO |
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| Date: | 01/06/2007 |
| Message: | Fully support the proposal
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| Contributor: | R&JF |
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| Date: | 30/05/2007 |
| Message: | I think an extra $20 for security is fine. Chris does a great job- love his newslettter- a bit like the "village voice"
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| Contributor: | BH |
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| Date: | 22/05/2007 |
| Message: | We would be happy to pay an additional levy to have extended security available.
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| Contributor: | D&JP |
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| Date: | 21/05/2007 |
| Message: | We fully support the proposed levy and have complete trust in Chris and his team to act sensibly and reasonably |
| Contributor: | M&TJ |
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| Date: | 20/05/2007 |
| Message: | Yes, I think the proposal has merit and would support it.
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| Contributor: | GB |
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| Date: | 18/05/2007 |
| Message: | We endorse the proposal to support increased security at Omaha Beach.Insite Security do a fantastic job at present and we are personally aware of what they do above and beyond what clients currently pay them for.
Its been their initiative thats given us peace of mind whilst being absentee owners most of the time.
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| Contributor: | G&RR |
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| Date: | 17/05/2007 |
| Message: | Yes, we are in favour of the proposed Annual $20.00 Levy.
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| Contributor: | L&BA |
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| Date: | 16/05/2007 |
| Message: | We would support this idea. |
| Contributor: | R&FMcP |
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| Date: | 16/05/2007 |
| Message: | I support the Security Levy for additional Pro-active Patrol and Visible Deterrent Services. |
| Contributor: | PR |
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| Date: | 16/05/2007 |
| Message: | We are very happy to pay this levy and appreciate again the initiative being taken by the committee to ensure safety for all.
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| Contributor: | GC |
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| Date: | 16/05/2007 |
| Message: | We would support the levy & the proposed method of administration |
| Contributor: | B&LS |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | I support the proposed annual security levy |
| Contributor: | TD |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | Yes we are in favour of the levy, Insite are an asset to our Omaha Beach Community and fully deserving of our support. |
| Contributor: | M&BD |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | I?m not very good at websites. But I support everyone (or a clearly identified substantial majority) paying a $20 security levy. I don?t fancy being one of a ?sucker? minority subsidising a service for miserable bludgers. Maybe the Council could rebate the C?ttee $20 from everyone?s rates?? (Dream on!)
Well done the OBC C?ttee for active involvement
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| Contributor: | AC |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | Absolutely - think the $20 levy is a great investment. We think Insite Security is a great thing for Omaha Beach.
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| Contributor: | KM |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | More than happy to support a $20 levy to provide additional security to our beautiful area.
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| Contributor: | TT |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | What services are they going to provide for this extra $20? Is this money worth the cost for those that live here permanently?
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| Contributor: | D&M |
| OBC Reply: | Community Security Protection provided by Insite Security would be invoiced to us on an incident by incident basis.
Over holiday periods we would be more pro-active and involve Insite on a patrol basis with a view to them taking a visible deterrent role, rather than purely reactive attendances.
We believe that this represents excellent value for all property owners whether permanent or otherwise. |
| OBC Responder: | Peter Jackson, Website Editor |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | We are supportive of the proposed $20 annual levy. The presence of Chris and his team and their proactive approach is a deterrent to the trouble makers and will hopefully convince them to either respect other people and their property or if they cannot do this, go somewhere else. We appreciate knowing someone is looking out for our property when we are not there (which is too often!)
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| Contributor: | S&FB |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | We support the proposal. This is a great idea.
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| Contributor: | B&PB |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | Very much in favour of the proposed new security arrangements and the levy.
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| Contributor: | j&il |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | I think security is a primary concern to everyone and we need to do everything we can to ensure that Omaha is safe place for our families. Many other popular beach areas have suffered from security issues. Before this behaviour escalates any further in Omaha we need to stomp this out now and make it known that our community will not allow, accept and tolerate this activity. I am all for increased security and would be happy to contribute to an annual levy.
A couple of questions regarding this;
1) Whilst Chris and Insite do a great job and are well liked, have we gone out to tender to ensure we are getting the best possible service to meet requirements at the best price?
2) What has been done to work with Police services? After all it is there job to provide security to the community? An agreement or understanding needs to be reached with Police on the service level they are committed too and prepared to provide. We should hold them to this and review this periodically. A good relationship with local Police is critical and any addtitional security firm also needs to manage this.
3)Annual fees have a habit of increasing year after year. What protection do we have to ensure any service is maintained medium to long term without incremental increases being incurred.
4) Why not consider running a pilot to test and evaluate any service before commiting long term.
Thanks again for addressing this very important issue.
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| Contributor: | NB |
| OBC Reply: | We are satisfied that Insite Security have the popular acclaim from our Members to provide this Community Security Service, you can be assured that we will be closely monitoring the costs & service provided.
Warkworth Police support our initiative to have paid security and more importantly they support the professionals of Insite Security to do the job. |
| OBC Responder: | Peter Jackson, Website Editor |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | I agree with TT's concerns, having been here 20 years i've witnessed families ( including youths ) develop and mature. As more and more "rules" surface so an element of tolerance must continue ( excepting property damage etc). I disagree with your reply.. having read the news letters there are not just the facts reported but an underlying "judgement" on everything that happens .. a judgement made on behalf of us which i find uncomfortable. TT obviously senses the same. To have Insight control and judge ..... no thanks. Most communities in New Zealand use the Police force.
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| Contributor: | CS |
| OBC Reply: | While Omaha Beach is a wonderful place to be at, we have our own element of undesirables. I have experienced the antics of some of these characters first hand and witnessed the way in which Insite handled them. The actions of Insite were totally professional and fair handed. The comments reflected in the Insite newsletter relate the facts of the events such as brutal beatings, burglaries, outdoor furniture used for beach bonfires etc. every action taken to date by Insite has been well justified, and without these actions believe me, the level of crime and violence in Omaha Beach would be considerably greater than it currently is.
The levy to recompense Insite for their Community Security protection, is because we cannot get adequate security protection and bylaw enforcement from the Police. The Police support our initiative to have paid security and more importantly they support the professionals of Insite to do the job. I consider the approach of Insite to be fair and reasonable as I suspect so do the majority of current Omaha Beach residents, however if you have an alternative suggestion we would be pleased to hear it. |
| OBC Responder: | Greg Stenbeck, President OBC |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | Would be happy to pay an additional $20 for increased security coverage.
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| Contributor: | GA/KA |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | Chris and Insite do an excellent job, we would support the $20 levy to enable them to continue with the whole community security patrols |
| Contributor: | D&BF |
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| Date: | 15/05/2007 |
| Message: | yes great idea,have no objection whatsoever to a $20 levy.
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| Contributor: | NAC |
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| Date: | 14/05/2007 |
| Message: | We are weekend owners and as such are keen for there to be additional security around our property and the area. My dealings with Chris and team have been terrific. Obviously any agreement with Insite would be subject to constant performance monitoring/review by our committee and accordingly we would be happy to commit to the levy
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| Contributor: | SD |
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| Date: | 24/04/2007 |
| Message: | We wish to confirm our acceptance of your suggestion to engage Insite Security to extend their operations to include Public Property, at a modest cost of $20pa, and would happily accept that cost. |
| Contributor: | J&MR |
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| Date: | 22/04/2007 |
| Message: | Yes, we would be prepared to pay a modest additional fee for increased community security. |
| Contributor: | RM |
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| Date: | 18/04/2007 |
| Message: | Yes please, we would be most happy to contribute towards security patrols. $20 seems to be a very reasonable amount for such a service. |
| Contributor: | JM |
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| Date: | 15/04/2007 |
| Message: | The extra $20 would be acceptable. Though over the Membership it would be quite a large sum and would have to be accounted for from Insite each year. Maybe a list of the actual call outs that are done for the greater benefit of all is compiled & presented for the next General Meeting. |
| Contributor: | MC |
| OBC Reply: | It is intended that the Annual Security levy would be recorded separately in the accounts of OBC, and that Community Security Protection provided by Insite would be invoiced to us on an incident by incident basis.
Over holiday periods we would be more pro-active and involve Insite on a patrol basis with a view to them taking a visible deterrent role, rather than purely reactive attendances. |
| OBC Responder: | Peter Jackson, Website Editor |
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| Date: | 09/04/2007 |
| Message: | We are happy to pay an annual fee of $20 in order for Insite Security to extend the work they currently do. |
| Contributor: | RFT |
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| Date: | 07/04/2007 |
| Message: | We ar happy to pay an additional $20 security levy. Insite & Chris do a fantastic job. |
| Contributor: | K&CC |
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| Date: | 06/04/2007 |
| Message: | You have our support for the proposed additional fee for a security levy. A small price to pay for peace of mind, especially when we are not there. Many thanks to the Committee for all the work you do for us and the informative updates. |
| Contributor: | M&KJ |
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| Date: | 06/04/2007 |
| Message: | We would be very happy to pay more to know that Chris and his people at Insite Security are patrolling our public spaces at Omaha Beach and keeping people in check. Great Newsletters! |
| Contributor: | A&MB |
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| Date: | 05/04/2007 |
| Message: | Yes we would be pleased to pay the surcharge on subscription with extra security. You are on the "right track" with this. |
| Contributor: | JR |
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| Date: | 05/04/2007 |
| Message: | Excellent idea, you have our full support re the security levy. Thank you for your wonderful newsletters and all the work you do on our behalf. |
| Contributor: | T&EP |
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| Date: | 04/04/2007 |
| Message: | I would like to express my opposition to the proposed $20 Insite Security fee. I do not object to a security fee per se, and indeed if you wanted to impose a further levy to support the surf club I would be more than happy to pay this as well. However, I find the tone of the Insite Security newsletters objectionable. The threats of public outings, tales of warning people to stay away from Omaha Beach etc. suggest that with around $20,000 in additional revenue by way of this levy, Insite will believe that they have a mandate to control Omaha Beach like a small police state. In making these comments I acknowledge that at this point I have not built on my section in Omaha South abd have therefore had no need of the services [official or otherwise] of Insite. I want to enjoy Omaha Beach without undue noise, objectionable people, property damage, theft etc. However the heavy-handed and aggressive approach that appears to be advocated by Insite is not something I will ever support. |
| Contributor: | TT |
| OBC Reply: | While Omaha Beach is a wonderful place to be at, we have our own element of undesirables. I have experienced the antics of some of these characters first hand and witnessed the way in which Insite handled them. The actions of Insite were totally professional and fair handed. The comments reflected in the Insite newsletter relate the facts of the events such as brutal beatings, burglaries, outdoor furniture used for beach bonfires etc. every action taken to date by Insite has been well justified, and without these actions believe me, the level of crime and violence in Omaha Beach would be considerably greater than it currently is.
The levy to recompense Insite for their Community Security protection, is because we cannot get adequate security protection and bylaw enforcement from the Police. The Police support our initiative to have paid security and more importantly they support the professionals of Insite to do the job. I consider the approach of Insite to be fair and reasonable as I suspect so do the majority of current Omaha Beach residents, however if you have an alternative suggestion we would be pleased to hear it. |
| OBC Responder: | Greg Stenbeck, President OBC |
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