1. APOLOGIES

2. DECLARATION OF LATE ITEMS

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

In the event of a late item, an explanation must be given as to why the item was not on the agenda and why discussion cannot be delayed for a subsequent meeting.

3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

3.1 MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 13^th FEBRUARY 2007 1-5

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Paeroa Ward Committee held on Tuesday 13^th February 2007 be taken as read and confirmed.

4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

5. COMMUNITY SERVICES

5.1 COMMUNITY SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT (01.002.021) (32KB)6-9

The Community Services monthly report on activities is attached for the Committee’s consideration.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Community Services monthly report be received.

Request for Financial Assistance – Royal New Zealand Plunket Society

A request has been received from the Treasurer of the Ohinemuri branch of the Plunket Society for assistance with the payment of the rates and water rates.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT consideration be given to these requests

6. GENERAL BUSINESS

6.1 MARSHALL STREET – TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (01.001.029) 10-13

The District Engineer and Roading Manager report on the problem with traffic management on Marshall Street and possible solutions to the problem is attached.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received

AND THAT the Ward Committee supports discussion of Option 4 with representatives of the three businesses mentioned in the report

AND THAT a further report be submitted to the Ward committee on conclusion of the discussions.

6.2 TOWN CENTRE LANDSCAPING PUBLIC RESPONSE (02.323.003) 14

A report showing the public information procedure that was followed in relation to the town centre landscaping is attached. The procedure has been completed, and a summary of the responses and comments will be tabled at the meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received

AND THAT the Ward Committee take note of the responses received

AND THAT the Ward Committee determine appropriate action with regard to the Centre Town Concept Plan in the light of the public response received.