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(38KB)HAURAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL
WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WORKS COMMITTEE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WILLIAM STREET, PAEROA ON THURSDAY 10 JUNE 2004 COMMENCING AT 10.00 A.M.
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PRESENT |
Cr D E Challis (In the Chair), His Worship the Mayor Mr B J Morrison, Crs S G Baker, B P Dunn, K W Trembath |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Crs Carmine, D C Lockwood, G L Munro, J T Tregidga Messrs L D Cavers (Chief Executive), K D Thompson (District Engineer), R Bond (Utilities Manager, Water Supply), L Whittaker (Utilities Manager, Wastewater & Refuse), G Thomsen (Roading Manager), I McLeod (Drainage Manager) and Ms C Black (Council Secretary) |
APOLOGIES
RESOLVED
THAT the apology of Cllr B T Wightman and I D Troughton be received and sustained.
WC04/57 Trembath/Dunn CARRIED
LATE ITEMS
There were no late items.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
MEETING HELD THURSDAY 13 MAY 2004
RESOLVED
THAT the minutes of the Works Committee held on Thursday 13 May 2004 be taken as read and confirmed.
WC04/58 Baker/Trembath CARRIED
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
REPORTS
ROADING MANAGER’S REPORT (01.011.026)(38KB)
The Roading Manager presented a report on district roading matters for the Committee’s consideration. A copy of the report was attached.
RESOLVED
THAT the report be received.
WC04/59 Trembath/Dunn CARRIED
Kerb and Channel – St Joseph’s School, Waihi
It was reported that that the kerb and channel construction at the St Joseph’s School location is presently underway.
DRAINAGE MANAGER’S REPORT (01.011.028)
(17KB)
The Drainage Manager reported on drainage matters for the Committee’s consideration. The monthly report was attached.
RESOLVED
THAT the report be received.
WC04/60 Baker/Dunn CARRIED
J K Deane, Hauraki Road, Turua
In reply to a question regarding the maintenance of the roadside drain on Hauraki Road, the Drainage Manager reported that the work has been completed and advised that a meeting is to be scheduled between the Drainage Manager, the Chairman of the Eastern Plains Drainage District Committee and the landowner.
WESTERN PLAINS DRAINAGE DISTRICT COMMITTEE (45.499.999)
Minutes of the Western Plains Drainage District Committee held on Wednesday 26 May 2004 were presented.
RESOLVED
THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Western Plains Drainage District Committee held on Wednesday 26 May 2004 be received and the recommendations contained therein adopted.
WC04/61 Baker/Dunn CARRIED
Slump of Stopbank at River Road
It was reported that following the slump of 120m of stopbank at River Road, Environment Waikato has identified 11km of stopbank at risk due to tidal movement. It was advised that Environment Waikato proposes to undertake a two year study to investigate the problem.
UTILITIES MANAGER WATER SUPPLY REPORT (01.011.025)(30KB)
The Utilities Manager reported on district utilities matters for the Committee’s consideration. Details were outlined in the attached report.
RESOLVED
THAT the report be received.
WC04/62 Baker/Dunn CARRIED
Plains Water
Kerepehi Backwash Disposal Options
The Utilities Manager reported on the disposal options, explaining that the effect of a high aluminium concentration in the backwash water was likely to be insignificant in the context of the high levels of aluminium already existing in the Waihou River due to catchment characteristics and tidal salt water intrusion.
Waihi Water
Off Stream Storage
The requirement for off stream water storage was discussed. It was reported that use of the Waitekauri and Waitawheta water sources would probably not involve a need for raw water storage at the sources. Storage would be required for use of the Walmsley source.
UTILITIES MANAGER WASTEWATER AND REFUSE REPORT (01.011.025)
(27KB)
The Utilities Manager reported on district utilities matters for the Committee’s consideration.
Details were outlined in the attached report.
RESOLVED
THAT the report be received.
WC04/63 Dunn/Baker CARRIED
Compaction of Refuse/Green Waste
The Utilities Manager advised on options for compaction of refuse and green waste at the Waihi Transfer Station. A hired excavator will be trialled for one week, one hour a day for compaction of waste commencing next week.
Abandoned Vehicles and Dumped Car Bodies
The Utilities Manager outlined possible cost benefits in providing encouragement for the public to dispose of car bodies. Currently, a voucher is available from Council offices that permits free disposal of stripped vehicles subject to conditions. It was proposed that this voucher system be abandoned, creating a saving in administration time and materials, and that Council approve the free acceptance of stripped car bodies at the Waihi and Paeroa Transfer Stations.
RESOLVED
THAT the present Stripped Car Body Disposal voucher system be abandoned as of the 1st July 2004 for a trial period of 6 months
AND THAT the current charge for Stripped Car Body Disposal at the Waihi and Paeroa RTS sites be reduced to zero, with Unstripped Car Body Disposal priced at $25.00 each, as from 1st July 2004 for a trial period of 6 months
AND THAT commercial quantities may only be accepted by prior arrangement with the District Engineer.
WC04/64 Baker/Morrison CARRIED
Used Tyres
A proposal outlining an alternative option for the disposal of used tyres in the district including charges was presented.
RESOLVED
THAT clean tyres (off rims) be accepted at the Waihi and Paeroa RTS sites from 1st July 2004 for a trial period of 6 months, at a charge of:
Car tyres $3.00 each
4WD tyres $4.00 each
Truck tyres $8.00 each
Tractor tyres $21.00 each
AND THAT commercial quantities may only be accepted by prior arrangement with the District Engineer.
WC04/65 Baker/Dunn CARRIED
FINANCIAL REPORT (01.011.024)
The financial report on works and services activity accounts for the 10 months ended 31 May 2004 were presented for the members’ information.
RESOLVED
THAT the financial report be received.
WC04/66 Morrison/Trembath CARRIED
GENERAL BUSINESS
There was no general business.
The meeting closed at 11.00am.
CONFIRMED
D E Challis
Chairperson
July 2004