HAURAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL

WESTERN PLAINS DRAINAGE DISTRICT

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WESTERN PLAINS DRAINAGE DISTRICT COMMITTEE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WILLIAM STREET, PAEROA ON WEDNESDAY 28 JUNE 2006 COMMENCING AT 10.30 AM

PRESENT

Messrs R G Hicks (Chairperson), B A Keane, G J Speedy and R D Young
   

IN ATTENDANCE

Cr B A Gordon, Mr I D McLeod (Drainage Manager), Mr S L Clark (Drainage Overseer) and Ms C Black (Council Secretary)

APOLOGIES

RESOLVED

THAT the apology of D Cox, P Paterson, D Spence, D E Challis, and B Carter be received and sustained.

WPDD06/23 Speedy/Keane CARRIED

LATE ITEMS

There were no late items.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 2006

RESOLVED

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Western Plains Drainage District Committee held on Wednesday 24 May 2006 be taken as read and confirmed.

WPDD06/24 Keane/Speedy CARRIED

 

DRAINAGE REPORT (45.499.002) (21KB)

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

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received.

WPDD06/25 Speedy/Young CARRIED

 

Pouarau Canal

Guy Speedy advised of a slip which has occurred north of Phillips Road. He stated that he assumed that Council had dumped spoil there, which had subsequently slumped into the drain. The Drainage Overseer will investigate.

 

Landcorp Silage Stack

Guy Speedy advised that Landcorp have been asked to remove tyres left in the canal which are used for their silage stack. The Drainage Overseer advised that he is addressing the issue.

Paterson – (under bridge)

The Drainage Overseer advised that the matter is under control. The work will be undertaken when the weather has improved.

Floodgates on Pouarua Canal

Robert Hicks raised the matter of the floodgates on the Maukoro Canal that Environment Waikato wish reviewed.

After discussion on how this matter should be addressed, it was proposed that Brian Carter, Wayne Bennett, Robert Hicks meet with the Drainage Overseer, Drainage Manager and local landowners to meet at the pump station on 10.30am Thursday, 6 July 2006. The Drainage Overseer will arrange for the locals to attend.

Removal of Power Pole on corner of Phillips Road

Guy Speedy asked what was the status of the issue regarding the removal of the power pole on the corner of Phillips and Kaihere Road. The Drainage Overseer advised that PowerCo are aware of the request for its removal and have given this work a priority.

Cr Gordon commented that there are a number of power poles that are in need of maintenance along many district roads. He asked if the Drainage Manager could speak with the Roading Manager regarding the maintenance of these power poles as many of the poles are precariously leaning over the drains causing an obstacle for drain maintenance and safety. It was requested that staff investigate the matter with the Roading Manager.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT (45.499.003)

The financial report for the 11 months ended 31 May 2006 was presented for the members’ information.

RESOLVED

THAT the financial report on the operations of the Western Plains Drainage Committee for the 11 months ended 31 May 2006 be received.

WPDD06/26 Young/Keane CARRIED

 

GENERAL BUSINESS

Spraying – Four Wheel Bike

The Drainage Overseer had been asked to raise the possibility of using a spray trailer to be towed behind the farm bike for spraying when ground conditions made it difficult to operate the spray tractors or utes..

He advised that the bikes are currently fitted with 200 litre tanks that are re-filled from the main tank parked nearby. The trailer may cause as much problem as a tractor rig.

 

The committee agreed to monitor the situation, and reconsider the proposal in the future if warranted.

The meeting closed at 12.25pm.

 

CONFIRMED

 

 

 

 

 

R G Hicks

Chairperson

July 2006