Minutes of a meeting of the Eketahuna Community Board held in the Eketahuna War Memorial Hall, corner of Jones Street and State Highway 2, Eketahuna on Friday 3 July 2015 commencing at 10.00 am.
Board Members C C Death (Chairperson), T J Hull (Deputy Chairperson), S E Shannon and Cr W H Davidson (Council appointed Community Board member).
In Attendance
Cr T H Collis ‑ South Ward District Councillor
Mr R Taylor ‑ Governance Manager
2. Apologies
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2.1 |
That an apology be sustained from Board Member D F Eagle for non-attendance at the meeting. |
3. Personal Matters
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3.1 |
That the Board’s congratulations be conveyed to Peter Bengston on winning the best super stock driver in New Zealand and the best overall speedway competitor awards. Hull/Davidson Carried |
4. Notification of Items Not on the Agenda
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4.1 |
Nil |
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5.1 |
That the minutes of the Eketahuna Community Board meeting held on 5 June 2015 (as circulated) be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the meeting. |
6. Matters Arising from the Minutes
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6.1 |
Alf Rowden Humanitarian Award (Item 6.3) |
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6.1.1 |
A card was tabled from Kirsten Waterman thanking the Board for the presentation of the Alf Rowden Humanitarian Award to acknowledge her voluntary service to the Eketahuna community. |
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6.2 |
Kerbside Berm Mowing (Item 6.2) |
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6.2.1 |
The Chairperson tabled a copy of the map agreed with the Alliance Performance Manager detailing the kerbside berm mowing level of service in Eketahuna. |
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6.3 |
Pukaha Mount Bruce Link with Eketahuna (Item 7) |
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6.3.1 |
A meeting is to be held with representatives from the Eketahuna Our Town Committee to discuss the link with Eketahuna and the identity of the National Wildlife Centre, and the use of the Eketahuna website as a community marketing avenue. |
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6.3.2 |
These discussions will focus on the “Real Kiwi Country” branding and concept intended to develop the design of the proposed Eketahuna town centre upgrade plan. |
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6.3.3 |
This meeting shall be held on 10 July 2015 at 10.00 am in the Lazy Graze Café. |
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6.4 |
Tararua Cycleway Project Proposal (Item 9.1) |
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6.4.1 |
The project manager is endeavouring to arrange meetings with iwi to discuss this project. |
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6.5 |
Tararua District Road Safety Group (Item 9.4) |
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6.5.1 |
It was noted that the cutting of the trees at the Mount Bruce section of State Highway 2 may potentially worsen the situation regarding causing further road accident fatalities in this location. |
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6.5.2 |
The Chairperson agreed to raise this matter at the next Road Safety Group meeting. |
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6.5.3 |
The Chairperson has looked at the Newman section of State Highway 2 by the 85 kilometre per hour sign with representatives of the Tararua Alliance regarding the need for safety improvements to be undertaken in that area. |
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6.5.4 |
It is programmed to remove the loose metal and improve the road camber to Bridge E37 on South Road No 2 to rectify the safety concern regarding the surface condition of this vicinity.
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6.6 |
Eketahuna Community Charitable Trust (Item 11.2) |
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6.6.1 |
The Board attended a meeting with the Eketahuna Community Charitable Trust to liaise on matters regarding Eketahuna and the town centre upgrade. |
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6.6.2 |
The Board will consider appropriate options to liaise with local community groups in the future through arranging a meeting for this purpose. |
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6.7 |
Eketahuna Skateboard Playground Project (Item 11.3) |
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6.7.1 |
The Community Assets and Property Manager will be requested to provide an update on progress made by the community group undertaking this project. |
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8. |
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8.1 |
The Chairperson welcomed Don Selby (Pahiatua Railcar Society President) and six volunteers involved with the Eketahuna Railway Station project to the meeting. |
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8.2 |
Don Selby spoke on the background to the Eketahuna Railway Station building, and he acknowledged the support of all those involved from the community in giving their assistance to work on this project. |
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8.3 |
After the Waikanae Railway Station was rebuilt in connection with electrification the Greater Wellington Regional Council donated the replaced building to the Pahiatua Railcar Society for use at Eketahuna. |
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8.4 |
This now provides a destination for Pahiatua Railcar Society railcar trips, and Steam Incorporated excursions from the Kapiti Coast. |
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8.5 |
With support from the Tararua District Council, Eketahuna Community Board and other donors the building was moved to Eketahuna and restored by a dedicated team led jointly by Bridget Wellwood and Spud Langley. |
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8.6 |
Pahiatua Railcar Society railcar RM31 “Tokomaru” inaugurated the restored building with an excursion on 10 May 2014. |
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8.7 |
The Rail Heritage Trust of New Zealand has presented a certificate of merit to the Pahiatua Railcar Society to recognise the achievement of this project. |
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8.8 |
Don Selby gave a copy of this certificate to Bridget Wellwood, Spud Langley, Charlie Death, the Eketahuna Community Board and the Tararua District Council to thank them for their help in making the project happen. |
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8.9 |
The Chairperson commended Don Selby on the time and commitment he had dedicated to planning and implementing this initiative, and acknowledged the support from the Pahiatua Railcar Society and the arrangement of railcar and steam train excursions to Eketahuna that are enhanced through this project. |
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8.10 |
It was agreed that the certificate of merit presented to the Board be framed and displayed in the Eketahuna Information Centre. |
9. Reports from Board Representatives Appointed to Organisations and Assigned Responsibilities
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9.1 |
Eketahuna Health Centre Trust |
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9.1.1 |
The Chairperson reported that some new committee members have been appointed to the Eketahuna Health Centre Trust. |
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11. |
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11.1 |
The responses from Dave Charnley (Prorata Landscape Architecture) to the changes requested by the Board to the preliminary concept plans were reviewed, and further work was identified to develop the proposed design of the upgrade. |
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11.2 |
To progress the community consultation as part of the planning for this project the following meetings are intended to be arranged by the Board: · Eketahuna Our Town Committee – 10 July 2015 at 10.00 am in the Lazy Graze Café · Eketahuna Community Charitable Trust – 13 July 2015 at 7.30 pm in the Eketahuna War Memorial Hall · Public meeting – 30 July 2015 at 7.00 pm in the Eketahuna Community Centre Supper Room |
12. Chairman’s Remarks
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12.1 |
Eketahuna Christmas Parade |
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12.1.1 |
The Chairperson will contact Ryan and Lisa Seator to progress the road closures application and the traffic management plan for this year’s Eketahuna Christmas Parade. |
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12.2 |
Roading |
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12.2.1 |
It was pleasing to note that the roads in the rural areas of Eketahuna coped reasonably well during the period of the torrential rain and flooding that occurred in the region. |
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12.3 |
Time of Next Month’s Board Meeting |
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12.3.1 |
It was agreed that the time of next month’s Board meeting held on 7 August 2015 be changed to commence at 11.00 am (one hour later than usual). |
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12.3.2 |
Cr Collis requested her apology be noted and conveyed for non-attendance at that meeting. |
13. Items not on the Agenda
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13.1 |
Nil |
There being no further business the Chairperson thanked those present for their attendance and contributions, and declared the meeting closed at 12.40 pm.
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Chairperson