RESOLVED

THAT the apology of Cr K W Trembath be received and sustained.

PWC06/01 Meyers/Tregidga CARRIED

There were no late items.

MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER 2005

RESOLVED

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Paeroa Ward Committee held on Tuesday 6 December 2005 be taken as read and confirmed.

PWC06/02 Milner/Meyers CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT (01.002.021) (13KB) 

The Community Services Manager’s monthly report on activities was presented for the Committee’s consideration.

RESOLVED

THAT the Community Services Manager’s report be received.

PWC06/03 Meyers/Milner CARRIED

The Community Services Manager requested that the Committee consider the design and installation of a sign in Ohinemuri Park. It was suggested that a wooden sign similar to that located at the Karangahake Reserve could be a considered option. The members were requested to bring back ideas for signage to the next Ward meeting for further discussion.

REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (20.030.002) Paeroa College 1^st XV (IM240072) (52KB) 

A report from the Community Liaison Officer was presented regarding a request received from the Paeroa College 1^st XV. They wish to hold a fundraising ball at the Paeroa Memorial Hall and request that the Committee consider waiving the hall hire charges. A letter of request from the group was attached.

RESOLVED

THAT the request be received

AND THAT the Ward grants $200.00 to the Paeroa College to cover the hire hall costs.

PWC06/04 Milner/Meyers CARRIED

PAEROA WARD CONSIDERATION OF ESTIMATES (01.710.108)  (681KB)

A report from the Chief Executive regarding the consideration of the Ward estimates and supporting information was presented. An additional report outlining further information concerning the Paeroa Town Centre Stormwater  (12KB) was tabled by the Chief Executive.

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received.

PWC06/05 Milner/Meyers CARRIED

Positive Paeroa have requested special project assistance of $25,000 to upgrade the under veranda lighting and speaker system in the main street. After discussion on the funding request it was agreed that the Committee supported the request in principle but wished to delay a decision until further investigations are undertaken.

RESOLVED

THAT the Committee support the request in principle but cannot make a final decision until further investigations into the sound system and lighting have been undertaken.

A repaint of the pool complex has been programmed in the 2006/07 financial year. The budget is for purchasing pool covers and upgrading the changing sheds has been postponed from 2006/06 to 2007/08. An allowance has been made for the evaluation of a heating system.

After the discussion on the request, the Committee approved that funding be allowed for investigations to be undertaken into the heating of the pool and that regarding the fencing of the pool enquiry be made with the neighbouring Ohinemuri Club of the nature of their proposed extensions.

RESOLVED

THAT funding be provided for the repainting of the pool complex in the 2006/07 year and the purchasing of pool covers and upgrading of changing sheds from 2005/06 to 2007/08, $15,000 for new security fencing in 2007/08.

AND THAT $5,000 be approved in 2006/07 for the provision of funding towards the pool heating investigations.

In the Paeroa Domain, it is proposed to install park furniture ($10,000) in 2006/07, a further $10,000 in 2007/08 and then every third year a further $10,000. An additional $10,000 is budgeted for 2006/07 for signage at the Domain. It was also advised that there has been a request that an improved playing surface be available in the Domain. It was therefore agreed that staff undertake investigations into a playing surface.

RESOLVED

THAT the capital development programme as proposed be accepted and that staff undertake investigations into sub surface drainage in order to improve the playing surface of the No 1 field at the Paeroa Domain.

$15,000 has been allowed for footpath replacement over the life of the plan. Unchanged funding provision over a number of years has led to development of a backlog to be addressed by the increased provision. It was requested that this funding of $15,000 be approved and included in the LTCCP 2006-16.

RESOLVED

THAT an additional $15,000 one off amount be approved and be included into the Draft Long Term Council Community Plan 2006-16

It was advised that a total of l $1million over the next two years is budgeted to continue with the Paeroa Streetscape Project to provide for landscaping, feature work and footpaths in the Mackay Street/Post Office/Wharf Street area. For the continuation of the project, it was requested that additional funding be allocated on an annual basis.

RESOLVED

THAT the approval of funding of $500,000 be provided annually over the next two years for the continuation of the Paeroa Streetscape project.

It was proposed that $50,000 be included in the 2010/11 budget for extending the lawn section of the Paeroa Cemetery.

RESOLVED

THAT this request be approved

AND THAT in conjunction with other capital works items proposed, $50,000 be included into the Draft Long Term Council Community Plan 2006-16 in 2010/11 for extending the lawn section of the Paeroa Cemetery.

Discussion was held regarding the replacement of curtains in the hall and a request by Cr Meyers for a disability ramp to be installed at the rear of the building. It was agreed that funding be approved for inclusion in the LTCCP towards the installation of a disability ramp.

RESOLVED

THAT curtains, tables and chairs in the Paeroa Memorial Hall be replaced over the 2006-09 year

AND THAT $5,000 be included in the budget to construct a wheelchair ramp at the rear of the Paeroa Memorial Hall.

Discussion was held regarding the options to address maintaining the levels of service provided by the Information Centre. It was agreed that additional funding be provided for staff.

THAT extra to 2005/06, $6,400 for additional staff costs be approved for maintaining the existing levels of service for the Paeroa Information Centre.

RESOLVED

THAT the estimates for the Paeroa Ward for inclusion in the Draft Long Term Council Community Plan 2006-16 as amended be approved.

PWC06/06 Meyers/Milner CARRIED

The meeting closed at 2.15pm.

CONFIRMED

J M Bubb

March 2006