RESOLVED

THAT the apology of Cr T G Meyers be received and sustained.

PWC06/23 Trembath/Milner CARRIED

There were no late items.

MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

RESOLVED

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Paeroa Ward Committee held on Tuesday 9 May 2006 be taken as read and confirmed.

PWC06/24 Milner/Tregidga CARRIED

Cr Trembath asked for an update on investigations into appropriate trees to be used in the streetscape as was previously considered at the meeting in May. Cr Bubb advised that following the onsite inspection to view the trees to be removed, she has been in contact with a number of tree nurseries seeking advice in choosing species most suited to the conditions and to their proposed location in the streetscape. It was suggested that once a number of options are available that the Ward Committee meet to make a final decision on the selection of trees.

COMMUNITY SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT (01.002.021) (220KB)

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

RESOLVED

THAT the Community Service’s monthly report be received.

PWC06/25 Milner/Tregidga CARRIED

The Community Liaison Officer presented a request for financial assistance received from the Paeroa Neighbours group seeking a contribution to assist with their food bank requirements.

RESOLVED

THAT the Paeroa Ward Committee grants $720.00 to the Paeroa Neighbours Group to assist with their food bank.

PWC06/26 Milner/Trembath CARRIED

A request has been received from the Paeroa Croquet Club seeking financial support from the Ward towards the purchase of a new implement shed. The total cost of the preferred shed is $5,880 plus GST. The Club have advised they are prepared to contribute $2,000.

After discussion, the members agreed that the Club was in need of a larger storage area and approved a contribution of $3,880.00 plus GST towards the purchase of the shed to be sourced from the Paeroa Ward Community Facilities Recreational Development Fund.

RESOLVED

THAT the Ward Committee grants $3,880.00 plus GST to the Paeroa Croquet Club to be sourced from the Paeroa Ward Community Facilities Recreational Development Fund.

PWC06/27 Tregidga/Milner CARRIED

Request from Paeroa Croquet Club for Seats around Croquet Court

A request has been received from the Croquet Club requesting the Ward Committee’s consideration towards installing additional seating at the Domain to allow spectators to view the croquet games. The two seats already existing face the athletics field so are of no use to them.

After discussion, it was agreed that as there is no funding provision for additional seating in the Domain, it was suggested that the two existing seats on the northern side of the court be repositioned side by side rather than installing two new seats and that the funding for this work be sourced from the Paeroa Ward Community Facilities Recreational Development Fund.

RESOLVED

THAT the two existing seats be repositioned side by side on the northern side of the Croquet court and that funding for this work to be sourced from the Paeroa Ward Community Facilities Recreational Development Fund.

PWC06/28 Trembath/Milner CARRIED

Paeroa Information Centre Sign

The Community Liaison Officer invited the members to consider the two different styles of signage proposed to replace the previous signage located outside the Information Centre. Examples of the two options were shown in the report.

After discussion on the preferred signage, it was agreed that the first option as described, be approved, being of white and blue upright lettering to include the words "Welcome to the Hauraki District".

RESOLVED

THAT the present sign be replaced with the preferred signage, as described.

PWC06/29 Trembath/Milner CARRIED

Request to Install Refuse Bin : Taylor Drive, Mackaytown (Roadway by Domain)

The Community Services Manager advised that Cr Meyers had been requested by the Mackaytown Domain Committee that a rubbish bin be installed in the road leading off SH2 down to the swimming pool behind the Domain.

Due to the absence of Cr Meyers, it was agreed that discussion on the matter be deferred until the July Ward meeting.

Mr Graham Watton attended the meeting at 1.15pm and updated the members on his progress in publishing the History of Paeroa. Mr Watton queried if ongoing funding was still available in support of the project. It was advised that the Ward provides one third and the District provides two thirds of the funding to a total sum of $15,600 over a three year period as agreed at the Paeroa Ward meeting of 12 July 2005.

It was advised that a meeting has been scheduled for discussions with the Club regarding the lighting at the Domain.

The Community Services Manager outlined the proposal to construct new public toilets in the Paeroa Town Centre and Ohinemuri Park which resulted from public submissions received to the LTCCP 2006-16.

It was advised that this proposal is a commitment from the 2003 public process to install two public toilets in the town centre. The members were asked to consider the number of toilets and their location as outlined in the report, being Ohinemuri Park and the area behind the Post Office.

Discussion was held as to the suitability of the proposed locations for the new toilet facilities. The members advised that they agreed that two toilets of a similar type to the Gilmour Reserve in Waihi be installed at Ohinemuri Park and in the area behind the Post office. The Community Facilities Manager commented that there was no issue with installing toilets at Ohinemuri Park as it was considered to be the most suitable location but it would be subject to Transit NZ approval.

The members were of the opinion that there was no necessity to have four toilet facilities in Paeroa. They considered that the toilets in Willoughby Street remain open in the interim as they are centrally located, and that once the other two sets of toilets are complete, that the Willoughby Street toilets be made available only when events are held at the Domain.

RESOLVED

THAT the Paeroa Ward Committee recommends to Council, the following:

• That two new toilets of a type similar to those at Gilmour Reserve Waihi, be installed in the Paeroa Post Office premises along the boundary with Normanby Road as per the site plan attached;
• That two new toilets of a type similar to those at Gilmour Reserve Waihi, be installed at Ohinemuri Park subject to permission from Transit NZ, and as per the site plan attached;
• That the two new sets of toilets be operated on a 7am – 6pm / 7 day basis;
• That the Willoughby Street toilets continue to be available to both Domain users and the public.

PWC06/30 Trembath/Tregidga CARRIED

The Community Services Manager advised that in the LTCCP 2005/06, funding was allocated to extend the pathway into the Railway Reserve which runs from William Street to the path nearest the Band Rotunda. It was requested the Committee consider the approval of the extension. An aerial photograph of the area concerned was attached for the members information.

RESOLVED

THAT the new pathway be sited as shown in the aerial photograph attached, and that it be installed as soon as practical.

PWC06/31 Milner/Trembath CARRIED

The meeting closed at 2.25pm

CONFIRMED

J M Bubb

July 2006