RESOLVED

THAT the apology of R Robinson be received and sustained.

KNDD03/ 08 Hughes/Trembath CARRIED

Pursuant to Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the Chairperson called for late items to be accepted.

There were no late items.

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Komata North Drainage District Committee held on Monday, 17 February 2003 be taken as read and confirmed.

KNDD03/ 09 Hughes/Vowles CARRIED

Pump Operation

Concern by land owner regarding the weed growth in the Kurere Pump is still a problem. The Drainage Overseer reported that this area can be sprayed again.

The Drainage Manager commented that this issue is ongoing and advised that there is the possibility of combining the three drainage districts east of the Waihou River into one at some time and to have one committee with three separate subdivisions.

The report from the Drainage Manager was attached for the Committee’s consideration

THAT the report be received

KNDD03/ 10 Trembath/Hughes CARRIED

The drains sprayed to 30 June 2003 were presented in the attached tables. There has been no spraying this year to date.

Fallen trees in the waterway of the Kurere Stream below state highway 26 and the Hopping Drain were removed.

A comparison shown in graphs over the last 5 years to present show an increase in pump operation. There has been consistent rainfall over the calendar year which has caused flood problems. Additional labour was required for pump operation earlier this year but pump hours for the year to date have been reasonably quiet.

There was problems with the floodgate jamming at Rangiora Road, this has now been cleared of debris and is working well.

The Drainage Manager attended the WVS meetings of Environment Waikato’s WVS PRS Scheme Liaison Committee in Ngatea in May and at Paeroa on 7 November.

The Liaison Committee recommended that a small pump be installed in the area north of the Rangiora Road to pump under the road to alleviate flooding. Two options for location were considered, with the preference being on the north side, and adjacent to Rangiora Road for ease of access and power supply. The annual additional costs to the KNDD for power and screen maintenance have been estimated at $300.

Owen Passau and Kevin Campbell of Environment Waikato presented the background information and drainage options of the area between Kurere Stream and Rangiora Road. It has been considered that a small pump be installed at Rangiora Road to pump into the existing Rangiora Road floodgate and pump.

The area is currently rated for the pumping provided by the Rangiora Road pump, but access to that pump is limited to times when the area to the south is cleared of water. The capacity of the main pump is sufficient for the whole area. Although there is double pumping, the new pump will only pump against a low head.

The main Rangiora Road pump will operate at same level as at present. It is intended that the drainage works will be done in January/February and the stopbank maintenance should be underway by late summer. The pump should be installed in 2004, funded by the Waihou Valley Scheme.

The financial report for the 12 months ended 30 June 2003 was presented for members’ information.

RESOLVED

THAT the financial report on the operations of the Komata North Drainage District Committee for the 12 months ended 30 June 2003 be received.

KNDD03/ 11 Vowles/Trembath CARRIED

The financial report for the 4 months ended 31 October 2003 was presented for members’ information

THAT the financial report for the 4 months ended 31 October 2003 be received.

KNDD03/ 12 Hughes/Vowles CARRIED

Spraying will be undertaken by helicopter on the Alexander Canal this week.

Members reported several slips in the Hughes drain from the Rangiora Road end towards the Komata Stream. The Drainage Overseer will inspect the drain.

The reach of the Kurere Stream parallel to the state highway is getting overgrown with willows. It was suggested that the trees be removed over two seasons and re-growth be prevented.

THAT the willows growing along the reach of the Kurere Stream parallel to the state highway be removed in two stages, and the stumps and re-growth be sprayed.

KNDD03/ 13 Trembath/Hughes CARRIED

Next meeting to be held in February 2004.

There were no late items.

The meeting closed at 11.20am.

CONFIRMED

H G Morrison