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.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Hauraki District Council held on Wednesday 27 February 2008 be taken as read and confirmed.

5. PLANNING/REGULATORY SERVICES

THAT the report be received

AND THAT pursuant to Section 95 of the Local Government Act, 2002, Council adopts the Draft Annual Plan 2008/09 incorporating the Review of Fees and Charges and the Draft Development Contributions Policy as amended

AND THAT the Summary Statement of Proposal of the Draft Annual Plan 2008/09, the Review of Fees and Charges and the Draft Development Contributions Policy as amended, be adopted and approved for publication through the Special Consultative Procedure.

6.1 ROADING MANAGERS REPORT (393030) CR MEYERS (46KB)  29-34

The Roading Manager has reported on roading matters for the month of January 2008. The report is attached for the members’ information.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received.

6.2 TENDER EVALUATION HDC 354 AREA WIDE TREATMENTS 2007/08 (392870) CR MEYERS (27KB)  35-37

This report summarises the tender evaluation and recommendation for the 2007 / 2008 Area-wide Treatments (AWT). This contract is for the construction of earthworks, drainage, pavement, sealing and associated works on various roads named in the report.

AND THAT the tender from Hibiscus Contractors Ltd in the sum of $866,112.68 be accepted.

6.3 UTILITIES MANAGER’S REPORT

The Utilities Manager has reported on district utilities for the month of February 2008 will be tabled at the meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received.

6.4 DRAINAGE MANAGERS REPORT (392164) (36KB)  38-42

The Drainage Manager has reported on district drainage matters for the month of January 2008. The report is attached for the members’ information.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received.

7.1 HAURAKI PLAINS NETBALL ASSOCIATION PROPOSAL TO SITE NETBALL COURTS ON HUGH HAYWARD DOMAIN (392451) CR BUBB (27KB)  43-46

Attached is a report from the Community Services Manager which seeks Council’s consent for a long term lease of a designated area of the Domain upon which to construct six netball courts and associated security fencing subject to the Hauraki Plains Association securing the necessary finance to fund the proposal is attached.