There were no apologies.

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

RESOLVED

THAT pursuant to Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the following late items be accepted for discussion.

- Positive Paeroa – Combining of Accommodation with Paeroa Information Centre

The item was not on the agenda because the item was unavailable at the agenda deadline.

Discussion on the item could not be delayed because the item required the consideration of the Ward Committee before the next meeting of the Committee.

PWC07/39 Trembath/Meyers CARRIED

RESOLVED

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Paeroa Ward Committee held on Tuesday 15 May 2007 be taken as read and confirmed.

PWC07/40 Meyers/Trembath CARRIED

Paeroa Netball Centre – Night Lights from No. 1 Field in Domain

Discussion was held regarding the request from the Paeroa Netball Centre seeking interest in taking ownership of the redundant night lights from the No. 1 Rugby Field in the Domain. The Parks and Reserves Manager suggested that to move the matter forward, a meeting be held with the West Rugby Club to discuss the ownership of the old lights.

It was requested that staff organise a meeting with the West Rugby Club for this purpose.

COMMUNITY SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT (01.002.021)(31KB)

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

RESOLVED

THAT the Community Services monthly report be received.

PWC07/41 Milner/Meyers CARRIED

The Paeroa Ward Committee has been allocated $8000 for discretionary grants during this financial year. The Committee has allocated $500 to SeniorNet, $30.00 to Hauraki Maori Basketball Association, $310.50 to Miller Avenue School, $1000 to the Paeroa Pipe Bands, $200 to the Paeroa Basketball Assn., $200 to the RSA’s Year of the Veteran project, $100 to EchoFest, $500 to Plunket, $3233.33 to the Paeroa & District Museum and Historical Society, $300 to Hauraki Tigers, $500 to Paeroa Volunteer Fire Brigade, and $180 to St Josephs School leaving a balance of $771.17.

A request was presented from the organisation seeking funding assistance to help them purchase food for their cause.

RESOLVED

THAT the Ward grants $756.00 towards food parcels for the Paeroa Neighbours Foodbank.

PWC07/42 Milner/Meyers CARRIED

Streetscape Development – Positive Paeroa

Positive Paeroa has written requesting that Council consider improving the car parking area behind the Post Office which is owned by Council and the Telecom Building. They also request that public toilets be installed at the town centre location at the same time as the streetscape upgrade of the area.

After discussion on the upgrade of the area, it was suggested Telecom be approached requesting the old derelict building on their land be removed or demolished as the building had deteriorated and was the target of vandalism.

In reference to the installation of public toilets at the central location, it was asked whether funding was available to complete a single toilet facility. The members considered that as Council has already committed to the community in the LTCCP 2007/08 to construct a public toilet, it should be provided.

To forward the matter, the members requested that staff seek a cost for the installation of a single toilet to be located at the Post Office site.

ROADING REPORT (01.001.029)(26KB)

The District Engineer presented a report on roading matters for the consideration of the Ward Committee.

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received.

PWC07/43 Trembath/Meyers CARRIED

Paeroa Ward - Engine Braking Signage in Karangahake Gorge

The District Engineer presented a report concerning three requests received for signage in the Karangahake Gorge to reduce engine braking of trucks. The applicants have complained of the noise caused at early hours of the morning causing a disturbance.

It was advised that the applicants have been requested to contribute to the cost of the signs and, to date, one applicant has agreed to provide a financial contribution.

After discussion, it was agreed that staff consult with Transit NZ in determining an appropriate location for no engine braking signage in the gorge and that the signage include Karangahake signs.

RESOLVED

THAT approval be given to agree locations with Transit NZ for no engine braking signage

AND THAT the signage includes Karangahake signs.

PWC07/44 Trembath/Meyers CARRIED

A letter has been received from Positive Paeroa requesting the Ward’s consideration towards sharing the Paeroa Information Centre building.

The members considered it would be beneficial for both parties to share premises as it would reduce power and telephone costs and increase the safety and security for staff. The members therefore supported the proposal in principle.

It was advised that as the building has limited space, offsite storage will be sought for such things as promotional goods etc.

The Community Services Manager outlined how the proposal would work. A sublease between Council and Positive Paeroa would be required.

The members considered that if both parties are satisfied with the proposal, it should be approved.

RESOLVED

THAT the Ward Committee supports the proposal in principle

AND THAT detail on the proposal is negotiated with Cr Bubb, the Community Services Manager and the Chief Executive.

PWC07/45 Trembath/Meyers CARRIED

Cr Meyers requested that Francis Street footpath be included in the 2007/08 construction programme in order to link the footpath along the stopbank with the Railway Reserve footpath.

The District Engineer undertook to investigate and advise the implications.

The meeting closed at 1.35pm

CONFIRMED

J M Bubb

July 2007