Dannevirke
Community Board
Notice of Meeting
A meeting of the Dannevirke Community Board
will be held in the Council Chamber, 26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke on Monday 6 October 2014 commencing at 3.00 pm.
Blair
King
Chief
Executive
Agenda
1. Present
2. Apologies
3. Public
Forum
A period of up to 30 minutes shall be set
aside for a public forum. Each speaker during the public forum section of
a meeting may speak for three minutes.
Standing Orders may be suspended on a vote
of three-quarters of those present to extend the period of public participation
or the period any speaker is allowed to speak.
With the permission of the Chairperson,
members may ask questions of speakers during the period reserved for public
forum. If permitted by the Chairperson, questions by members are to be
confined to obtaining information or clarification on matters raised by the
speaker.
4. Dannevirke
Christmas Pararade and Market Day 14
Representatives from
the Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce will attend the meeting to speak on the
proposed arrangements for this event to be held on 6 December 2014.
The Board coordinates
the planning of the Christmas parade, and it determines the theme of that event
in consultation with the Chamber of Commerce. A copy of their suggestions
are included within the agenda for the Board’s consideration.
5. Resource
Management 14
The Planning Manager
Craig Lunn will attend the meeting to make a presentation on resource
Management. Included in the agenda for the Board’s information is
an update regarding the plan change requested by the previous Board to regulate
multiple derelict vehicles on properties.
6. Personal
Matters
7. Notification
of Items Not on the Agenda
Major items not on the agenda may be dealt
with at this meeting if so resolved by the Board and the chairperson explains
at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public the reason why the item
was not listed on the agenda and the reason why discussion of the item cannot
be delayed until a subsequent meeting.
Minor
matters not on the agenda relating to the general business of the Board may be
discussed if the chairperson explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a
time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at that
meeting, but no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect
of that item except to refer it to a subsequent meeting.
8. Confirmation
of Minutes 9
Recommendation
That the minutes
of the Dannevirke Community Board meeting held on 1 September 2014 (as
circulated) be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
9. Matters
Arising from the Minutes
10. Reports
10.1 Physiotherapy
Practice Request for Restricted Parking in Denmark Street 15
11. Tararua
District Council Report
Recommendation 15
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That the report of the Tararua
District Council meeting held on 24 September 2014 (as circulated) be received.
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12. Reports
from Board Representatives Appointed to Organisations and Assigned
Responsibilities
13. Correspondence 29
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Recommendation
That the correspondence as listed
be received.
(a) Dannevirke Promotion and
Development
Society
20 August 2014
Re:
Thanks for funding towards the town centre
security cameras monitoring system project.
(b) Ministers Association of
Dannevirke 26
August 2014
Re:
Request for funding to support the bi-centennial
celebrations of the gospel’s arrival in New Zealand.
(c) Tararua REAP 4
September 2014
Re:
Request for funding to promote White Ribbon
Day in Dannevirke.
(d) Dannevirke EvaReady Cheery
Chicz
15 September 2014
Re:
Request for funding towards hiring the
Dannevirke Town Hall to host the Red Hat Society
New Zealand Convention.
(e) Dannevirke Combined
Indoor Bowling Clubs 16
September 2014
Re:
Thanks for funding the venue hire of the
IDEA Services indoor bowling tournament.
(f) Tararua College of
Accelerated Learning 19
September 2014
Re:
Request for funding to bring a vintage railcar
to Dannevirke to the Garden and Craft Expo
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14. Chairperson’s
Remarks
15. Items
not on the Agenda
16. Closure
6 Dannevirke
Christmas Pararade and Market Day
Attachment 1
Christmas parade
7 Resource
Management
Attachment 1 Resource
Management
Dannevirke Community Board
Minutes of a
meeting of the Dannevirke Community Board held in the Council Chamber,
26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke on Monday 1 September
2014 commencing at 3.30 pm.
1. Present
Board Members R A Dresser
(Chairperson), W R Macdonald (Deputy Chairperson),
E J Christison, T J Delaney and Cr C J Isaacson
(Council appointed Community Board member).
In
Attendance
Mr R Taylor – Governance
Manager
Mr R Harrison-Kamura – Tararua
Community Youth Services
2. Apologies
3. Public
Forum
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3.1
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Adopt A
Highway Project
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3.1.1
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David Pawson
updated the Board on the Adopt A Highway project, and this included reference
to the following matters:
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The replacement plants have been planted,
including the flaxes and native shrubs.
- Weeding and
spraying is to be undertaken, and work on trails and paths.
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A supply of mulch is required.
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The retention of a section of fencing is to be
considered.
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3.1.2
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Thanks were conveyed to David Pawson for
his voluntary work and dedicated commitment to maintaining and developing
this project.
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3.2
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Dannevirke
Toy Library
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3.2.1
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Sandra Thorstensen spoke on the need to
find a new location for the Dannevirke Toy Library, as the future of the
Carnegie Centre is under consideration regarding the strengthening of this
earthquake-prone building.
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4. Personal
Matters
5. Notification
of Items Not on the Agenda
6. Confirmation
of Minutes
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6.1
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That the minutes
of the Dannevirke Community Board meeting held on 4 August 2014 (as
circulated) be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
Delaney/Macdonald Carried
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7. Matters
Arising from the Minutes
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7.1
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Cycle/Walkway
– Smith/Cole Streets and Adelaide Road
(Item 8.1)
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7.1.1
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Work on progressing the Smith Street
section to town was delayed, and the anticipated completion date is to be
extended by the project subcommittee.
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7.1.2
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The consultation is almost finished on
Adelaide Road, with the majority of residents satisfied and agreeable to the
plans for the cycle/walkway.
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7.1.3
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One resident has expressed concerns
relating to the proposal, and discussions are continuing in an endeavour to
resolve and reach agreement regarding this matter.
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7.2
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Covered Bus
Stop Shelter (Item 8.3)
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7.2.1
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Goldpine is to complete the design for
the plan to provide the covered bus stop shelter buildings.
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7.3
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Rural
Community Transport Trust (Item 8.4)
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7.3.1
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Following the meetings held and positive
response received from the community, the steering committee has decided to
proceed to establish a Rural Community Transport Trust for Dannevirke.
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7.3.2
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A further meeting of the steering committee will be held next week
to progress this initiative.
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8.
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Tararua District Council Report
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8.1
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That the report of the Tararua District Council meeting held on 27
August 2014 (as tabled) be received.
Dresser/Christison Carried
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8.2
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Support Hub
for Infracon Staff
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8.2.1
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The Council was commended for promptly establishing in Woodville
the Support Hub to help Infracon staff made redundant through the liquidation
of the company.
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9. Reports
from Board Representatives Appointed to Organisations and Assigned
Responsibilities
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9.1
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Tararua
District Road Safety Group
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9.1.1
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The Chairperson gave a verbal report of
the Tararua District Road Safety Group meeting held on 26 August 2014, and this
included reference to the following matters:
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The tenders have closed to replace the
Whakaruatapu Bridge on State Highway 2 at Matamau.
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Work is occurring on the road shoulders of
State Highway 2 between Dannevirke and Woodville.
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The Road Safety Coordinator is undertaking
various road safety surveys and programmes, including safety at railway
crossings and the reduction to readings of alcohol levels that specify when
it is not safe to drive.
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The repairs have been completed to rectify the
rough condition of the railway crossings surface at Hospital Street, Cole
Street and Ruahine Street.
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9.2
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Dannevirke
Information Centre
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9.2.1
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The Deputy Chairperson attended the
recent meeting of the Dannevirke Information Centre Management Committee, and
they continue to operate satisfactorily and remain financially viable.
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9.3
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Dannevirke
Brass Band
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9.3.1
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Board Member Delaney attended the Annual
General Meeting of the Dannevirke Brass Band.
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9.4
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Dannevirke
Chamber of Commerce
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9.4.1
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Board Member Christison attended the
Annual General Meeting of the Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce, and there were
no changes to their committee other than the election of one new member.
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9.4.2
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The Chamber of Commerce are directing
their attention to the High Street revival project to brighten up the
town’s appearance.
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10.
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Correspondence
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10.1
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That the correspondence as listed be received.
(a) Tararua
District Council 28
July 2014
Re: Response to the Board’s Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015 submission
(b) Rangatira
Croquet Club 31
July 2014
Re: Thanks for funding
(c) Senior Constable Lynda Kendrick
Re: Request for funding to support road safety school patrols and wardens
(d) Dannevirke and District Returned and
Services Association
Re: Thanks for the donation of proceeds from the First World War
commemorative community concert
(e) Dannevirke and District Returned and 7
August 2014
Services Association President Roland Ellis
Re: Acknowledgement of assistance and funding relating to the First
World War commemorations community events
(f) Dannevirke Rotary Club 11
August 2014
Re: Agreement to act as the umbrella group for the cycle and walkway project
(g) Dannevirke Community Board Chair Bob
Dresser 12
August 2014
Re: Thanks for the Dannevirke Rotary Club’s agreement to be part of the
cycle and walkway project
(h) First Years Preschool 19
August 2014
Re: Thanks for funding
Delaney/Macdonald Carried
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10.2
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Road Safety
School Patrols and Wardens
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10.2.1
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That the sum of $202.00 be granted from the Board’s
discretionary funds to pay for swims at AMP Wai Splash and purchase ice
blocks to thank the children of Dannevirke South and Huia Range Schools that
operate their school patrols and act as road wardens, and
That Senior Constable Lynda
Kendrick be advised to apply to the Eketahuna Community Board, Pahiatua On
Track and Woodville Districts’ Vision to request funding to provide
similar acknowledgement for the students at the southern Tararua schools in
each of these respective areas.
Delaney/Christison Carried
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11. Chairman’s
Remarks
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11.1
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Wackrow
Memorial Youth Award
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11.1.1
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The Chairperson thanked Richard
Harrison-Kamura for his Karakia at the Wackrow Memorial Youth Award
presentation, and board members attendance at this event was appreciated.
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11.1.2
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Despite there being only one nomination
received this year Bronson Harrison was a worthy winner to acknowledge his
community service and achievements.
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12. Items
not on the Agenda
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12.1
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Dannevirke
Camping Ground New House
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12.1.1
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In response to a question from Board
Member Christison regarding the provision of the new house at the Dannevirke
Camping Ground, the Governance Manager advised that a pre-built house was
purchased for transporting to the site.
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There being no further business the
Chairperson thanked those present for their attendance and contributions, and
declared the meeting closed at 4.03 pm.
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Chairperson
7 Resource
Management
Attachment 1 Resource
Management
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Date
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9 September 2014
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To
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Chairperson and
Board Members
Dannevirke
Community Board
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From
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Richard Taylor
Governance
Manager
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Subject
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Physiotherapy
Practice Request for Restricted Parking in Denmark Street
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Item No
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11.1
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1. Reason
for the Report
1.1 To
present for the Board’s consideration and direction a request to provide
designated parking outside the physiotherapy practice on Denmark Street.
2. Background
2.1 A
request received from Jane Kilmister is seeking the parking outside the
physiotherapy practice on Denmark Street designated for that purpose.
2.2 This
suggests either making this parking (or part of it) a temporary or loading zone
for those individuals attending the physiotherapy practice.
2.3 The
need for such a dedicated area is to provide convenient parking to those people
on crutches, walking frames and wheelchairs.
2.4 While
parking is available in the adjacent car park, this is a long way for those
temporarily incapacitated to walk to this location.
2.5 In
seeking to establish specific parking provisions to recognise that need the
option of disabled parking is not appropriate for these circumstances.
2.6 This
position as outlined within the request acknowledges that most of the clients
visiting the physiotherapy practice do not qualify to receive such status as it
involves permanent incapacitation, and therefore they will probably not hold an
Operation Mobility Permit.
3. Traffic
Bylaw
3.1 Chapter
25 of the Council’s bylaw sets out the requirements for parking and the
control of vehicular or other traffic on any road in the district other than
state highways.
3.2 This
bylaw provides the authority for the Council to set aside, designate or reserve
any road or part of a road as:
1. Stopping places or stands for a specified class,
classes or types of vehicle, including bus stops, and loading zones;
2. Operation mobility parking spaces;
3. Parking places and zone parking;
4. Transport stations;
5. Clearways;
6. Cycle lanes and cycle paths;
7. Reserved parking areas;
8. Special vehicle lanes;
9. One-way road
3.3 Any
matter regulated under this bylaw may apply to a specified class, type, weight
or description of vehicle, or any combination of these and may be expressed or
limited to apply only on specified days, or between specified times, or for any
specified events or classes of events, or be limited to specified maximum
periods of time.
3.4 To
give effect to any matter regulated the Council shall mark the roads and
install signs in accordance with Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices
2004.
4. Significance
Assessment
4.1 The
request presented to the Board is not significant, and any impact from changing
the existing parking arrangements is limited to the immediate area.
5. Consideration
of Request
5.1 Available
options to satisfy the request involve establishing a reserved parking area or
loading zone within the vicinity of the physiotherapy practice.
5.2 Such
an area or part thereof will result in the reduction to the number of parking
spaces available for general use by others, but the adjacent Denmark Street car
park offsets the provision sought to address a specific situation.
5.3 The
Board needs to balance the needs of those with temporary mobility issues and
the convenience of providing general access to parking for the community.
5.4 A
compromise could be to designate one car park space outside the physiotherapy
practice reserved for patients’ short-term use, or make the area a
loading zone with time restrictions to provide the necessary exclusive access.
6. Conclusion
The Board considers
the parking in Denmark Street with a view to providing for the needs of
patients’ visiting the physiotherapy practice.
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7. Recommendation
7.1 That
the report from the Governance Manager dated 9 September 2014 concerning the
Physiotherapy Practice Request for Restricted Parking in Denmark Street (as
circulated) be received, and
7.2 That
the Dannevirke Community Board supports the request to make one car park
space outside the physiotherapy practice building in Denmark Street reserved
for patients’ short-term use, or designated as a loading zone with time
restrictions to provide the necessary exclusive use for this purpose.
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Attachments
Nil.
Minutes of a
meeting of the Tararua District Council held in the Council Chamber, 26 Gordon
Street, Dannevirke on Wednesday 24 September 2014 commencing at 1.03 pm.
1. Present
His
Worship the Mayor – Mr R A Ellis, Crs W H Keltie (Deputy Mayor),
T H Collis, J E Crispin, W H Davidson,
K R Fenemor, S A Hull, C J Isaacson and
D A Roberts.
In
Attendance
Mr B King - Chief
Executive
Mr R Taylor - Governance
Manager
Mr P Wimsett - Manager
Strategy and District Development
Mr R Suppiah - Chief
Financial Officer
2. Council
Prayer
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2.1
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The Council Prayer was given by His Worship the Mayor – Mr R
A Ellis.
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3. Apologies
4. Notification
of Items Not on the Agenda
5. Declarations
of Conflicts of Interest in Relation to this Meeting’s Items of Business
6. Personal
Matters
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6.1
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The Council’s congratulations have
been conveyed to Belinda Duxfield on receiving a Queen’s Guide Award.
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6.2
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The successes at the election of John
Key, Alastair Scott, Jono Naylor and Ron Mark have been acknowledged.
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7.
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Heart
Foundation
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7.1
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The Mayor welcomed Sally Darragh
(Manawatu/MidCentral Heart Foundation) and Kerry Hocquard (Cancer Society
Central Districts) to the meeting, and invited them to address the Council.
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7.2
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There were also three volunteers from the
Cancer Society in attendance at the meeting for this item of business.
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7.3
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Sally Darragh and Kerry Hocquard gave a
visual presentation on the work of the Heart Foundation in conjunction with
the Cancer Society, and improving the health of the district’s
citizens.
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7.4
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The presentation made to the Council
included reference to the following matters:
· Community
education and programmes to promote healthy living and caring for your heart.
· Preventing cancer
and building community wellbeing.
· Smokefree and
SunSmart initiatives.
· Support for
families and those suffering from cancer.
· Request to include
within the Council’s Long Term Plan the New Zealand Smokefree 2025
Government goal for the Tararua District.
· Request to
allocate $10,000 in the Long Term Plan for Smokefree signage and to implement
a plan to achieve the above goal.
· Request to extend
the Council’s existing Smokefree policy through including further
outdoor areas and all Council run events.
· Support is available from the Heart Foundation, Cancer Society and
Tobacco Free Central to support the Council to achieve and promote the
implementation of its Smokefree policy and to establish such areas.
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7.5
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The Mayor thanked the representatives
from the Heart Foundation and the Cancer Society for their presentation and
attendance at the meeting.
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8. Confirmation
of Minutes
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8.1
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That the minutes of the Council
meetings held on 25 and 27 August 2014 (as circulated) be confirmed as true
and accurate records of these meetings.
Crs
Crispin/Keltie Carried
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9. Any Matters Arising from the Minutes not
otherwise dealt with in the Agenda
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9.1
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Risk and Audit Committee (Item 10.8.3)
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9.1.1
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The possibility
of establishing a Risk and Audit Committee shall be discussed in a Draft Long
Term Plan workshop either at the end of October or November.
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10. Community Boards and Community Committees
Reports
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10.1
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Dannevirke
Community Board
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10.1.1
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That the report of the Dannevirke
Community Board meeting held on 1 September 2014 (as circulated) be
received.
Crs Hull/Fenemor Carried
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10.1.2
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Support Hub
for Infracon Staff
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10.1.2.1
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At this time the indication from the
Support Hub held in Woodville is that between 15 to 20 Infracon staff made
redundant may require follow up help.
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10.1.3
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Whakaruatapu
Bridge
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10.1.3.1
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A preferred contractor has been selected
to replace the Whakaruatapu Bridge on State Highway 2 at Matamau.
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10.1.3.2
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The New Zealand Transport Agency is currently seeking additional
funding to increase the budget required for this work.
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10.2
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Eketahuna
Community Board
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10.2.1
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That the report of the Eketahuna
Community Board meeting held on 5 September 2014 (as circulated) be
received.
Crs Hull/Fenemor Carried
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10.3
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Pahiatua On
Track
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10.3.1
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That the report of the Pahiatua On
Track meeting held on 3 September 2014 (as circulated) be received.
Crs Hull/Fenemor Carried
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10.3.2
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Transfer of
CCTV Assets to the Council
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10.3.2.1
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The subject of transferring CCTV assets from community
organisations to the Council will be discussed in a Draft Long Term Plan
workshop to consider providing such support and its implications to fund the
depreciation.
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10.4
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Woodville
Districts' Vision
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10.4.1
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That
the reports of the Woodville Districts’ Vision meetings held on
9 September 2014 (as circulated) be received.
Crs Hull/Fenemor Carried
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10.4.2
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Annual General
Meeting
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10.4.2.1
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It was noted that Cr Collis attended the Annual General Meeting of
Woodville Districts’ Vision, but the minutes received omitted to
include her name to indicate she was present at this meeting.
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11. Reports
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11.1
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Sport Manawatu
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11.1.1
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The Mayor
welcomed Trevor Shailer (Chief Executive Officer), Natarsha Nikora (Recreation
Officer Sport Tararua) and Kelly Christensen (Bush Multisport Administrator)
from Sport Manawatu to the meeting.
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11.1.2
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The Sport
Manawatu Chief Executive Officer outlined his background, and acknowledged
the Council’s support and the work undertaken by his staff within the
Tararua District.
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11.1.3
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He also spoke
on the focus of Sport Manawatu to develop a regional sport plan, and
supporting the role of volunteers to recognise their contribution to sport
and the community.
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11.1.4
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The Recreation
Officer Sport Tararua gave a visual presentation regarding the activities and
events held in the Tararua District through Sport Manawatu during the period
of 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.
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11.1.5
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The Bush
Multisport Administrator gave a visual presentation concerning highlights
relating to the multisport complex and the utilisation of the facility, and
she spoke on the focus of the Trust’s development plans for the next
twelve months.
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11.1.6
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The Mayor
commended the team from Sport Manawatu on the work that they undertake within
the district, and he thanked its representatives for attending the meeting
and the presentation of their Annual Reports.
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11.1.7
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That
the reports from Sport Manawatu concerning the 2013/2014 Annual Reports for
Sport Tararua and the Bush Multisport Trust (as circulated) be received.
Crs Isaacson/Davidson Carried
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11.2
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Liquor
Licensing Matters Determined Under Delegated Authority
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11.2.1
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That
the report from the Regulatory Services Manager dated 17 September 2014 concerning
Liquor Licensing matters determined under delegated authority (as circulated)
be received and the contents are noted.
Crs Keltie/Fenemor Carried
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11.3
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Staff Report
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11.3.1
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Infracon
Liquidation
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11.3.1.1
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The Office of the Auditor-General has
been requested to consider a case study regarding this matter.
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11.3.2
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2014/2015
Pavement Rehabilitation (North and South)
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11.3.2.1
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Downer has inspected the three sites from
the last financial year that are currently unsealed, and to prepare cost
estimates for their completion.
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11.3.3
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Metal Roads
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11.3.3.1
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The approach taken by Downer in
commencing the grading of metal roads within the northern area was commended.
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11.3.4
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Emergency
Works
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11.3.4.1
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The Chief Executive is to meet with representatives
from the New Zealand Transport Agency regarding their intentions for the
emergency works funding assistance rate received by the Council.
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11.3.5
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.id the
Population Experts
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11.3.5.1
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The new Tararua District community
profile tool has now been developed, and it will be added to the
Council’s website.
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11.3.5.2
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This is a tool that the Council and the
community can use to provide a comprehensive socio-demographic profile of the
Tararua District.
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11.3.6
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Facebook
‘Likes’ i-SITE
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11.3.6.1
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The increasing use of this Facebook page
was noted.
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11.3.7
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Stock
Effluent from Dairy Crossings
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11.3.7.1
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It was noted that the Council is placing
greater emphasis to proactively follow up complaints and provide advice to
farmers relating to their obligations for stock effluent on the roads from
dairy crossings.
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11.3.8
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That the report from the Chief
Executive dated 18 September 2014 concerning an update on key projects and
items of interest to the Council (as circulated) be received.
Crs Fenemor/Hull Carried
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12. Portfolio
Reports
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12.1
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Oil
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12.1.1
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Cr Collis reported that Local Government
New Zealand is seeking a policy change for the distribution of a share of
royalties from minerals, oil and gas extraction to the communities where the
activities take place.
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12.1.2
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The forum attended by Cr Collis in
Wellington was a credit to Local Government New Zealand, with a good range of
speakers and representatives present at this event.
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12.1.3
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Notes from the forum can be accessed on
the Local Government New Zealand website.
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12.2
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One Plan
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12.2.1
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Cr Collis reported that Dairy New Zealand
has arranged workshops in Pahiatua on 1 and 28 October 2014 for dairy
farmers.
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12.2.2
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Nine farms have been consented and
another 35 are in the process, and there is a good attitude of working
together to make it right for the river, the community and the farmer.
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12.3
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Economic
Development
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12.3.1
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Cr Collis reported on the following
matters relating to the economic development portfolio:
· Innovate U in
Tararua will be held on 2, 9 and 16 October 2014 at the Council hosted by the
Bio Commerce Centre.
· The Support Hub
held in Woodville for Infracon staff was well received, and the commitment of
the Council staff in following up by phone to contact every person attending
to offer further support and assistance with seeking future work
opportunities is acknowledged.
· The Dannevirke
Chamber of Commerce will hold their follow up breakfast for the High Street
Revival on 3 October 2014 at 7.00 am, and Crs Collis and Crispin shall be
attending this event.
· The Te Ara o
Mahurangi mountain bike track opens in the first week of November. The
loop is directly above the Bridge Café, Woodville, and it takes a 4.2
kilometre route using Hall Block Road for the ascent and back down through
the bush.
· This provides a focus on the outdoor strategy of growing visitor
numbers for the region.
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12.4
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Forestry
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12.4.1
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Cr Fenemor reported that business is
continuing as usual at Birch North Forest.
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12.5
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Community
Relations
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12.5.1
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Cr Hull reported on the following matters
relating to the community relations portfolio:
· The Manawatu
Grassroots Sports Awards was attended on behalf of the Mayor.
· The expansion of
the Fonterra Pahiatua factory is progressing and on schedule to undertake
this development project.
· A meeting was
attended with the Eketahuna police officer Donna Olliver and Bridget Percy
regarding youth in Eketahuna.
· The Pahiatua On
Track Annual General Meeting will be held on 1 October 2014 at 5.30 pm.
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12.6
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Resource
Management Act
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12.6.1
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Crs Collis and Hull are progressing their
studies and training to achieve certification on the Resource Management Act
for decision-making as members of the Tribunal and Hearings Committee.
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12.7
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Manawatu-Wanganui
Regional Disaster Relief Fund Trust
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12.7.1
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Cr Davidson attended the Annual General
Meeting of the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Disaster Relief Fund Trust held at
the Manawatu District Council in Feilding on 18 September 2014.
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12.8
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Meetings/Events
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12.8.1
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Cr Isaacson reported that through her
appointments/portfolios she had attended the following meetings/events:
· Adult Learning
certificates presentation.
· Tararua Youth
Offending Team meeting.
· Arts Council
Tararua Creative New Zealand Assessment Committee meeting to allocate this
year’s funding applications round.
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12.9
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Regional
Chiefs and Mayors Meeting
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12.9.1
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The Mayor reported on the Regional Chiefs
and Mayors meeting that he had attended in Wanganui, and its focus on increasing
employment opportunities within the Manawatu-Wanganui region.
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13. Mayoral Matters
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13.1
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Appointment of Alternative Civil Defence Declarers
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13.1.1
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That
Crs W H Keltie and D A Roberts be appointed as alternative Civil Defence
Declarers for the Tararua District.
Crs
Hull/Fenemor Carried
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14. Items
not on the Agenda
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15.
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Public Excluded
Items of Business
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15.1
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That
the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this
meeting, namely:
Assignment of the Warehouse building car park licence
Chief Executive's Performance
Appraisal Committee Report
The general subject of each
matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing
this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under
Section 48 (1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act
1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.
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General
subject matter to be considered
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Reason for
passing this resolution in relation to each matter
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Ground(s) under Section 48(1) for the passing of this
resolution
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Assignment of the Warehouse building car park licence
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To protect commercial activities
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Section (1)(a)(i)
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Chief Executive's Performance Appraisal Committee Report
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To protect the privacy of natural persons
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Section (1)(a)(i)
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This resolution is made in
reliance on Section 48 (1) (a) of the Local Government Official Information
and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by
Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of
the Official Information Act 1982, as the case may require, which would be
prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the
proceedings of the meeting in public are as follows:
s7(2)(h) The
withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to
carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.
s7(2)(a) The
withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural
persons, including that of a deceased person.
Crs Isaacson/Crispin Carried
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15.2
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Assignment of
the Warehouse Building Car Park Licence
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15.2.1
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That the report from the Manager
Assets Group dated 17 September 2014 concerning the assignment of the
Warehouse building car park licence (as circulated) be received, and
That the Council consents to the
transfer of the current licence for the Holden Place car park from the
present holder of the Warehouse building to the new purchaser, and
That this assignment be subject to
acknowledging and maintaining the existing terms, conditions and period of
the licence, and any legal expenses regarding this matter are the
responsibility of the new owners, and
That the Mayor and the Chief
Executive be authorised to execute under the Council’s Common Seal the
Deed of Assignment to formalise this agreement.
Crs Keltie/Crispin Carried
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15.3
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Chief
Executive's Performance Appraisal Committee Report
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15.3.1
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That the report of the Chief
Executive’s Performance Appraisal Committee meeting held on 22
September 2014 (as circulated) be received and the contents are noted, and
That the Council expresses its full
confidence in Chief Executive Blair King and his performance to delivering
the objectives and requirements of the position, and
That having noted the market value
analysis of remuneration packages for similar-sized councils at $246,800, the
Council offers to the Chief Executive with effect from 3 November 2014 a
total remuneration package of $225,000 p.a. inclusive of five weeks annual
leave entitlement and a four-wheel drive vehicle available for his full
private use.
Note: This amount represents
an increase of $10,000 (or 4.65%), and it is considered a prudent approach to
acknowledging the achievements of the Chief Executive, while at the same time
balancing the tight financial constraints in the community served.
And that the Council adopts the
Chief Executive’s Performance Agreement draft objectives for the period
of the 2014/2015 financial year.
Crs Roberts/Keltie Carried
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15.3.2
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Cr Davidson requested that his dissenting
vote be noted regarding this item of business.
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15.4
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That
open meeting be resumed.
Crs Roberts/Isaacson Carried
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15.5
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That
the decisions taken with the public excluded be confirmed in open meeting.
Crs Roberts/Isaacson Carried
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There being no
further business the Mayor thanked those present for their attendance and
contributions, and declared the meeting closed at 3.00 pm.
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Mayor
13.1 Correspondence
- September
Attachment 1 Correspondence
