RESOLVED

THAT the apology of The Mayor, J P Tregidga be received and sustained.

PWC05/01 Milner/Trembath CARRIED

There were no late items.

MEETING HELD TUESDAY 7 DECEMBER 2004

RESOLVED

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Paeroa Ward Committee held on Tuesday 7 December 2004 be taken as read and confirmed.

PWC05/02 Meyers/Milner CARRIED

Cr Trembath stated that he wished to nominate Renee Wickliffe and Dean Williams who have achieved in touch rugby to be considered as community champions for the community outcomes process within the Paeroa Ward. It was suggested that Cr Trembath communicate with the Corporate Planner with regards to these additional nominations.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES MANAGERS MONTHLY REPORT (01.002.021) (20KB)

The Community Facilities Managers monthly report on activities was presented for the Committee’s consideration.

RESOLVED

THAT the Community Facilities Managers report be received.

PWC05/03 Meyers/Trembath CARRIED

REQUEST FOR SPORTSFIELD ALLOCATION (02.599.999) (15KB)

A report was presented from the Community Facilities Manager regarding a request which has been received from the Hauraki Tigers Rugby League Club requesting the allocation of a sports field in the Paeroa Ward for the 2005 season. A letter from the club was attached.

Mr Henri Wickliffe from the Hauraki Tigers Rugby League Club was in attendance and spoke to the meeting in support of the Club’s request to be allocated a sports field to play their 2005 season. He stated that the Club’s preference for the use of a sports field would be the Domain sports field. The use of the field is for mid week training (juniors and seniors) and senior competition games on a fortnightly basis.

It was suggested that a meeting be held with Council staff, the Hauraki Tigers Rugby League Club, Centennial Park Trust Board members and the Thames Valley Rugby Union to further discuss proposed options for a sports field for the Clubs’ 2005 season.

THAT the report be received.

PWC05/04 Milner/Trembath CARRIED

RESOLVED

THAT a meeting between Council representatives, Hauraki Tigers Rugby League Club, Thames Valley Rugby Union, and Paeroa Centennial Park Board Incorporated be convened to consider the request by Hauraki Tigers Rugby League Club for the allocation of a sports field in the Paeroa Ward for the 2005 season.

PWC05/05 Milner/Meyers CARRIED

PRIMROSE HILL CENOTAPH MEMORIAL PLAQUE (01.000.007) (22KB)

The Community Liaison Officer presented a report regarding the Primrose Hill Cenotaph Memorial Plaque. A request has been received from a resident of Paeroa to the Paeroa Memorial RSA suggesting that they investigate the feasibility of placing an informative plaque on the obelisk which was referred to the Paeroa Ward Committee in July 2004. Following on from this request, the resident, RSA executive and Council have met to discuss options for the wording of the plaque. The Community Liaison Officer presented a sample of the wording which has been agreed to by all parties concerned.

It was advised that the RSA have received a quote for the total cost of engraving and installing the plaque at a cost of $816.00. They have indicated that they are willing to contribute to the cost but are also seeking financial support from the Ward. In considering the Ward’s support for the placement of the plaque, it was agreed that the Paeroa Ward Committee financially support the purchase and installation of the information plaque by way of granting $816.00 for the total cost of the project.

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received.

PWC05/06 Meyers/Trembath CARRIED

RESOLVED

THAT the Paeroa Ward Committee grant the sum of $816.00 from the Ward’s discretionary account to the Paeroa RSA in support of the purchase and installation of the information plaque.

PWC05/07 Trembath/Meyers CARRIED

PAEROA INFORMATION CENTRE – ANNUAL REPORT (02.006.004) (122KB)

The Annual Report on the Paeroa Information Centre was presented by the Community Liaison Officer.

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received.

PWC05/08 Trembath/Meyers CARRIED

It was reported that due to vandalism to the Information Centre sign, a replacement sign needs to be installed. The cost to replace the sign would be in the vicinity of $2500 and that consideration be given to employing one part time employee to replace loss of volunteers and community task force assistance will need to be made.

There was no general business.

The meeting closed 1.45pm.

CONFIRMED

J M Bubb

March 2005