HAURAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING OF THE HAURAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WILLIAM STREET, PAEROA ON THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2006 COMMENCING AT 9.00 AM
Morning tea will be available at 10.15 am.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. APOLOGIES Pages
2. DECLARATION OF LATE ITEMS
Pursuant to Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the Chairman is to call for late items to be accepted.
In the event of a late item, an explanation must be given as to why the item was not on the agenda and why discussion cannot be delayed for a subsequent meeting.
3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Hauraki District Council held on Thursday 9 February 2006 be taken as read and confirmed.
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
5. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF WARD COMMITTEES
5.1 PLAINS WARD COMMITTEE (01.005.030) – Tuesday 7 February 2006 5-8
5.2 PAEROA WARD COMMITTEE (01.007.030) – Tuesday 7 February 2006 9-12
5.3 WAIHI WARD COMMITTEE (01.008.030) – Tuesday 7 February 2006
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6. REPORTS
6.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT (01.000.020)
The Chief Executive’s monthly report will be tabled at the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Chief Executive’s monthly report be received.
7. FINANCIAL SERVICES 24
7.1 Attached is a report from the Corporate Services Manager regarding the Rates Remissions Policy
(12KB).
THAT the report be receivedRECOMMENDATION
AND THAT Council consider which threshold value to include in the policy on Rates Remission of Low Value properties for inclusion in the 2006-16 Long Term Council Community Plan.
8. REGULATORY PLANNING SERVICES
25-368.1 The Planning and Environmental Services Managers monthly monitoring report for December/January 2006 is attached for the members’ consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received.
8.2 STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL – PROPOSED SOCIAL IMPACT OF GAMBLING POLICY (01.712.044)
Attached is a report from the Manager, Planning and Environmental Services regarding the Gambling Policy. A copy of the Assessment of Social Impact on Gambling in the Hauraki District is attached separately for the member’s information.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received
AND THAT the draft policy document be approved by Council for public consultation pursuant to Section 83 of the Local Government Act, 2002.
38-52Attached is a report from the Manager, Planning and Environmental Services regarding the review of fees and charges set under the Resource Management Act.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received
AND THAT the Proposed Statement of Proposal recommending an amended schedule of fees and charges set under Section 36 of the Resource Management Act, 1991 and Section 44A of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act,1987 be approved for public consultation pursuant to Section 83 of the Local Government Act, 2002.
8.4 EARTHQUAKE PRONE AND DANGEROUS AND INSANITARY BUILDINGS POLICY (62.000.014)
Attached is a report from the Manager, Planning and Environmental Services regarding the draft policy document to be approved for the Special Consultative Procedure. The report from the Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences prepared for the Hauraki District is attached separately for the member’s information.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received
AND THAT this draft policy document be approved by Council for the Special Consultative Procedure pursuant to Section 83 of the Local Government Act, 2002.
8.5 DOG REGISTRATION FEES 2006/07 (63.100.000)
(13KB)
Attached is a report from the Supervisor, Environmental Services regarding the review of the Dog Control Policy.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received
AND THAT a full review of the Dog Control Policy be undertaken during the 2006/07 year following consideration of an issues and options paper
AND THAT dog registration fees for 2006/07 be set as follows and advertised in June, 2006.
65-668.6 HAURAKI COMMUNITY PLAN 2006-16 FIRST DRAFT FOR CONSIDERATION (01.710.108)
(22KB)
Attached is a report from the Manager, Planning and Environmental Services regarding the first draft of the Hauraki Community Plan 2006-16. A copy of the draft document will be hand delivered to elected members on Monday, 20th February.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received
AND THAT the Hauraki Community Plan 2006-16 be approved
AND THAT the Hauraki Community Plan 2006-16 be provided to Audit NZ and the Office of the Auditor General for Review.
8.7 SUMMARY HAURAKI COMMUNITY PLAN 2006-16 PROPOSED FORMAT 01.710.108)
(16KB)
Attached is a report form the Corporate Planner regarding the Summary of Proposal for the Draft Long Term Council Community Plan 2006-16 to be presented and approved at the Council meeting of 16 March 2006.
9. NETWORK SERVICES
69-829.1 ROADING MANAGERS REPORT (01.011.029)
(84KB)
The Roading Manager has reported on roading matters for the month of January 2006. The report is attached for the members’ information.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received.
9.2 TRAMLINE ROAD SEAL EXTENSION (01.001.029)
Attached is a report from the Roading Manager regarding the Tramline Road seal extension.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received
AND THAT the Tramline Road seal extension project is not undertaken and that Council constructs an improved wearing surface to reduce dust and future unsealed maintenance costs.
9.3 ACTING UTILITIES MANAGER WATER SUPPLY REPORT (01.011.025)
(42KB)
The Acting Utilities Manager has reported on district water supply utilities for the month of January 2006. The report is attached for the members’ information.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received.
9.4 ACTING UTILITIES MANAGER WASTEWATER REPORT (01.011.025)
(25KB)
The Acting Utilities Manager has reported on district wastewater utilities for the month of January 2006. The report is attached for the members’ information.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received.
9.5 ACTING UTILITIES MANAGER REFUSE REPORT (01.011.025)
(13KB)
The Acting Utilities Manager has reported on district refuse utilities for the month of January 2006. The report is attached for the members’ information.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received.
9.6 DRAINAGE MANAGERS REPORT (01.011.028)
(18KB)
The Drainage Manager has reported on district drainage matters for the month of January 2006. The report is attached for the members’ information.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received.
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Minutes of the Western Plains Drainage District Committee held on Wednesday 25 January 2006 are attached.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the minutes of the Western Plains Drainage District Committee held on Wednesday 25 January 2006 be received and the recommendations contained therein adopted.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
104-10610.1 HAURAKI DISTRICT SPORTS CO-ORDINATOR - ACTIVITY REPORT
Attached is the Activity Report from the Hauraki District Sport Co-ordinator, Julie Stephenson for the period 5 October 2005 to February 2006.
Julie will be in attendance at 10.30am to present to Council.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received.
10.2
ROAD STOPPING – SH26 TIROHIA (02.599.999)
(12KB)
Attached is a report from the Executive Officer – Community Services regarding land been declared road for the purposes of road stopping for the completion of realignment works on SH26, Tirohia. The plan of the area concerned is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received
AND THAT Council pursuant to Section 114 of the Public Works Act 1981 hereby gives consent for the area being Lot 3 DPS 32956 which adjoins Lot 1 DPS 32956 being Local Purpose Reserve (segregation strip) containing 33 sq metres and being part of the area marked ‘F’ on SO Plan 58279 be declared as road.
11. LATE ITEMS