RESOLVED

THAT the apology of Cr Troughton for lateness be received and sustained.

PWC07/01 Tregidga/Challis CARRIED

There were no late items.

MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER 2006

RESOLVED

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Plains Ward Committee held on Tuesday 5 December 2006 be taken as read and confirmed.

PWC07/02 Gordon/Gray CARRIED

It was agreed that the furnishings consultant meet with the members and other hall users to discuss replacement window coverings. Cr Gordon advised he will arrange for a number of hall users to be present for the meeting with the consultant.

It was agreed that the members meet with staff at the Domain on Friday, 16 February at 7.30am.

to review the issue of carparking.

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.

PWC07/03 Gray/Challis CARRIED

Halls

A member advised they had been contacted by a member of the public requesting that Council consider providing a specific non-smoking area at the hall to encourage smokers not to congregate at the front of the hall inviting outsiders to gather when functions are being held. It was noted that the standard of cleaning by a recent hirer was unsatisfactory.

It was suggested that staff consider developing an area along the eastern side of the hall which is out of sight of the public for this purpose.

Due to the extent of vandalism the domain toilets under the grandstand have received, it was suggested that the times they are open to the public be changed. It was proposed that the toilets be locked at 5.00pm everyday and when domain users wish to use the toilets for sporting events, they be given a key for their use on the day and that they be requested to lock up the toilets at the conclusion of the event.

The members requested the Park and Reserves Manager look into the feasibility of this proposal.

The Parks and Reserves Manager advised that the leaks found in the pool have been repaired. To maintain the water temperature and provide a wind break, he suggested a fence be installed. The members agreed that this would be worthwhile and requested staff to organise additional fencing to be constructed along the western side of pool for this purpose.

Due to the incidence of people breaking into the pool area causing a nuisance, the Parks and Reserves Manager suggested that an electric fence be installed around the pool. A quote was presented for the supply and fit of a perimeter power fence at a cost of $5,502.68.

The members agreed that the quote be accepted and that staff organise for the fence to be installed.

The members were referred to correspondence received from Mr Aaron Beattie requesting that the Pipiroa Jetty be upgraded to a similar standard as the Turua Jetty.

Following discussion on the request, it was agreed that an upgrade of this jetty was not a matter for consideration as improvements have not been budgeted for. It was requested that staff thank Mr Beattie for his interest and advise him of the Ward’s decision.

RESOLVED

THAT Mr Beattie be thanked for his interest and be advised that there is no funding available for an upgrade of the jetty.

PWC07/04 Troughton/Gordon CARRIED

PLAINS WARD ESTIMATES 2007/08 (24.003.206) (21KB)

The Chief Executive presented a report regarding the Ward estimates for the 2007/08 year for the member’s consideration.

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received.

PWC07/05 Challis/Gray CARRIED

The members were provided with an overview of the 2006-2007 years estimates in comparison with 2007/2008 year.

It was requested that funding to cover the installation of an electric fence and a wind shelter at the Ngatea Swimming Pool be taken from the Plains Ward Community Facilities and Recreational Fund to be included in the 2007/08 year.

RESOLVED

THAT the funding to cover the installation of an electric fence and a wind shelter at the Ngatea Swimming Pool be taken from the Plains Ward Community Facilities and Recreational Fund.

PWC07/06 Gordon/Gray CARRIED

RESOLVED

THAT the Committee considers the proposed estimates for the Plains Ward for 2007/08.

PWC07/07 Challis/Gordon CARRIED

The meeting closed at 11.03am.

CONFIRMED

I D Troughton

March 2007