Dannevirke
Community Board
Notice of Meeting
A meeting of the Dannevirke Community Board
will be held in the Council Chamber, 26 ouncil
Chamber, 26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke on Monday 3 April 2017 commencing at 1.00 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 up to five 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.
Debbie Webster will speak at the public
forum on the subject of Victoria Avenue landscaping.
4. Personal
Matters
5. 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.
6. Confirmation
of Minutes 5
Recommendation
That the
minutes of the Dannevirke Community Board meeting held on 6 March 2017 (as
circulated) be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
7. Matters
Arising from the Minutes
8. Tararua District Council Report
Tabled
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Recommendation
That the report of the Tararua
District Council meeting held on 29 March 2017 (as tabled) be received.
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9. Reports
from Board Representatives Appointed to Organisations and Assigned
Responsibilities
10. Correspondence
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Recommendation
That the correspondence as listed
be received.
(a) Dannevirke and
Districts A and P Association
Re:
Thanks for financial assistance to support the 2017 A and P Show
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11. Anzac
Day Community Concert
The Chairperson will outline a proposal to
arrange an Anzac Day community concert.
12. General
Assistance Grants Scheme 12
Included in the
agenda is a schedule detailing the applications received, and a copy of each
application is provided to board members for their reference. A
maximum total of $17,625.82 is available for disbursement, with there being
fifteen applications seeking $30,167.55 in funding.
13. Wish
List for New Footpaths
With the development
of the Council’s next Long Term Plan approaching it is timely to seek
from Community Boards and Community Committees an indication of where they
would like new footpaths in their area. The intention is to refer
this information to the Alliance for them to develop a wish list of such
projects to be assessed and prioritised from a district perspective.
This will enable
them to programme work as funds becomes available in the budgets provided by
the Council over the three year period of the Long Term Plan. Community
Boards and Community Committees are invited to discuss this matter at the April
meetings and be considered in that month, with proposals finalised by their May
meetings for conveying to the Alliance.
14. Community
Boards Best Practice Awards 15
The closing date for
entries to the Community Boards Best Practice Awards has been extended to 13
April 2017, and it is proposed that the Board consider submitting an
application for the Community Vehicle Trust project.
15. Chairperson’s
Remarks
16. Items
not on the Agenda
17. Closure
Dannevirke Community Board
Minutes of a meeting of
the Dannevirke Community Board held in the Council Chamber, 26 Gordon
Street, Dannevirke on Monday 6 March 2017 commencing at 1.00 pm.
1. Present
Board Members W R Macdonald
(Chairperson), P F Walshe (Deputy Chairperson),
T J Hynes and K P Spooner.
In Attendance
Mr R Taylor - Governance
Manager
Mr A Frith - Dannevirke
High School
1.1 The
Chairperson welcomed Dannevirke High School Community Prefect Alex Frith to the
meeting.
2. Apologies
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2.1
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That an apology be
sustained from Cr C J Isaacson for non-attendance at the meeting.
Walshe/Hynes Carried
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3. Public
Forum
4. Personal
Matters
5. Notification
of Items Not on the Agenda
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5.1
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The following
matter is notified as an item of general business not on the agenda for
discussion at today’s meeting:
- Uninhabited
derelict houses
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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
7 February 2017 (as circulated) be confirmed as a true and accurate
record of the meeting.
Hynes/Spooner Carried
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7. Matters
Arising from the Minutes
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7.1
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Victoria Avenue Landscaping (Item 7.1)
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7.1.1
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Residents with concerns or views
regarding landscaping in Victoria Avenue (where trees were removed) have been
informed the option is available to address the Council and/or the Board to
speak on this matter.
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7.2
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Pensioner Housing
(Item 7.2)
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7.2.1
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The Council is to reassess its intention
for pensioner housing through the next Long Term Plan, and in the meantime
has deferred implementing its previous decision to exit from providing this
service.
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7.2.2
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Further details of the approach to be
taken next financial year will be outlined in conjunction with the 2017/2018
Draft Annual Plan that Council is to consider at its meeting on 29 March
2017.
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7.3
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Community Cycle/Walkway Project (Item 15)
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7.3.1
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The Alliance responded to the CRM received
to spray and weedeat the community cycle/walkway area, and has arranged to
undertake this work.
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7.4
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High Street Trees
(Item 14.3)
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7.4.1
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The trees in High Street have been pruned
by Treesmart, and consideration is to be given to establishing a regular
cycle to maintain their appearance.
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7.5
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Fireworks (Item
14.2)
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7.5.1
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It appears that instances of fireworks
regularly being let off on the east side of town late at night or in the
early hours of the morning have ceased.
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7.6
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Noise Control
(Item 14.1)
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7.6.1
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Details from the CRM system for reporting
after-hours complaints relating to excessively loud and noisy stereos use
have been provided to the Deputy Chairperson.
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7.7
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Community Boards Conference (Item 12)
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7.7.1
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The Deputy Chairperson is not attending
the biennial Community Boards Conference held in Methven from 11 to 13 May
2017.
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8. 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 1 March 2017 (as tabled) be
received.
Spooner/Walshe
Carried
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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 Community Youth Services
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9.1.1
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Board Member Hynes reported that Eastern
Institute of Technology is running in conjunction with Tararua Community
Youth Services a further building and carpentry training course for fourteen
students. This involves building a cottage through Tumu Timbers.
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9.1.2
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Funding is being sought to replace two
vehicles in Dannevirke and Pahiatua, with an approach made to Pahiatua On
Track to seek financial assistance and an application form obtained for the
Board’s General Assistance Grants Scheme.
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9.1.3
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A meeting has been held with the Mayor
and Chief Executive to request the lease of the Carnegie Community Centre is
rolled over for a further period of twelve months.
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9.2
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Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce
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9.2.1
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Board Member Hynes reported that
Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce is considering its programme for 2017, and has
arranged a business after fives meeting at Amalgamated Packaging.
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9.2.2
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The appointment of the new Economic
Development and Communications Manager is eagerly awaited with interest by
Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce.
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9.3
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Dannevirke and Districts A and P
Association
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9.3.1
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Board Member Spooner reported that
Dannevirke and Districts A and P Association is pleased with the outcome of
this year’s A and P Show.
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9.4
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Dannevirke Brass Band
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9.4.1
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Board Member Spooner attended a meeting
of Dannevirke Brass Band, and they continue their commitment to performing at
community events and marching in parades.
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9.5
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Tararua District Road Safety Group
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9.5.1
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The Deputy Chairperson reported on the Tararua District Road
Safety Group meeting held on 28 February 2017, and this includes reference to
the following matters:
·
There were four fatal road traffic accidents
on roads in the district.
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Work is progressing well on upgrading the
Saddle Road, and driving this route only takes five to eight minutes longer
than using the Manawatu Gorge.
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The South School pedestrian crossing may need
to be relocated.
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9.5.2
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The Deputy Chairperson requested the
Alliance is asked to consider as a courtesy its staff leave a card in
residents letter boxes to advise when significant works occur near their
property.
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9.6
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Dannevirke
Information Centre Management Committee
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9.6.1
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The Chairperson reported that the
Dannevirke Information Centre Management Committee existing contract with the
Council has expired, and they are in the process of considering its further
renewal and the annual funding grant they receive.
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9.6.2
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Their
financial position relating to the operation of the Dannevirke Information
Centre is satisfactory with regard to covering costs.
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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) Dannevirke
A and P Association
9 February 2017
Re:
Thanks for financial assistance to support the 2017 A and P Show
(b) Mayor
Tracey Collis
Re:
Invitation to presentation of Tararua civic honour to Bob Dresser
Walshe/Hynes Carried
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10.2
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Civic Honour
Presentation
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10.2.1
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The
Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Board Member Hynes will attend the
presentation of a Tararua civic honour to Bob Dresser held on 14 March 2017
at 2.00 pm in the Hub.
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11.
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Request for a Pedestrian Crossing on Allardice
Street
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11.1
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The Board agree there is a need to
improve safety for pedestrians on both sides of Allardice Street at its
intersection with High Street.
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11.2
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Acknowledging this situation the Board in
response to the CRM request forwarded by the Alliance for comment recommend
the feasibility of providing a pedestrian crossing at the following locations
is assessed:
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Allardice Street between Forge Restaurant and
Police Museum
- Allardice
Street between For Farms For Homes and Arigato Mums Sushi Restaurant
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12. Chairman’s
Remarks
13. Items
not on the Agenda
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13.1
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Uninhabited Derelict Houses
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13.1.1
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The Deputy
Chairperson expressed concern regarding instances of uninhabited derelict
houses in Dannevirke causing a potential hazard to public safety and an environmental
eyesore.
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13.1.2
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The Governance
Manager advised the Council is presently undertaking a District Plan change
that includes new powers to deal with situations of both derelict buildings
and vehicles.
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13.1.3
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Once the process of considering submissions
is complete and the District Plan change is approved the Council will have
the ability to improve environmental management relative to this matter.
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14. Dannevirke
Multiuse Venue
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14.1
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It is noted
that the community driven committee seeking a multiuse sports facility in
Dannevirke has considered the feasibility study they commissioned from Opus
Consultants.
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14.2
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The consensus of the committee is that
they should look to develop Anderson Park (the present sports centre complex)
as a multiuse venue.
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15. Electric
Vehicle Charging Stations
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15.1
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Electric vehicle charging stations are
being considered for installation in the district during the 2017 calendar
year.
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16. Youth
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16.1
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Dannevirke youth are working in
conjunction with Cr Christison to oversee and ensure the safe use of the
burnout pad at his property.
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16.2
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A resource
consent application is to be made regarding this activity occurring on an
ongoing basis, and coordinated through their group (Dannevirke Burnouts Club)
formed for this purpose.
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17. Alliance
Group Dannevirke Plant
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17.1
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The Alliance Group is investing $10.6
million to upgrade its Dannevirke plant, and this is very pleasing in terms
of their commitment to maintain and develop the presence and contribution of
this significant industry.
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18. Dannevirke
High School
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18.1
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Dannevirke
High School prefects are directing their attention to work on the truancy
issue around town.
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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 1.50 pm.
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Chairperson
