1.    APOLOGIES Pages

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.

3.1    MEETING HELD 5 MARCH 2001 1-8

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Waihi Ward Committee held on Monday 5 March 2001 be taken as read and confirmed.

5. COMMUNITY SERVICES

5.1 COMMUNITY SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT (01.002.021) 9-21

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

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Community Services report be received.

5.2 COMMUNITY LIAISON

Maori Electoral Option 2001 (04.501.999) 22-23

Te Kupenga O Ngati Hako writes advising of an Area Management Team operating in our area during April through to August. This team will be advising Maori of their voting options and seeks permission to set up stall in places such as recreation mall areas etc.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the letter from Te Kupenga O Ngati Hako be received and that their request be considered.

Donations

Waihi Golf Club 24

The Waihi Golf Club writes seeking information regarding donations towards such a project as a shed to house golf carts, bikes and motorised trundlers of their older members. They ask if they qualify for such a grant.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the letter from Waihi Golf Club be received and that their request be considered.

1^st Waihi Scout Group 25-27

The 1^st Waihi Scout Group writes applying for funding to build a double garage by the Scout Hall in Baker Street, Waihi. They have applied to several trusts for funding but to no avail, however, the Golden Cross Hotel has pledged $3000 to the project.

RECOMMENDATION

That the letter from 1^st Waihi Scout Group be received and that their request be considered.

6. CORPORATE SERVICES

6.1 FINANCIAL REPORT (01.001.025) 28-30

The financial report for the 8 months ended 28 February 2001 is attached for the Committee’s consideration.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the financial report on the operations of the Waihi Ward Committee for the 8 months ended 28 February 2001 be received.

7. ENGINEERING SERVICES

7.1 ROADING: MONTHLY REPORT (01.001.029) 31-42

The Roading Manager’s monthly report to the Works Committee is attached.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received.

7.2 UTILITIES: MONTHLY REPORT (01.001.028) 43-72

The Utilities Manager’s monthly report to the Works Committee is attached.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received.

7.3 DISTRICT ENGINEER: MONTHLY REPORT (01.011.028) 73-75

The District Engineer’s monthly report to the Works Committee is attached.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received.

7.4 DRAINAGE: MONTHLY REPORT (01.001.020) 76-77

The Drainage Manager’s monthly report to the Works Committee is attached.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received.

8.1 WAIHI STREETSCAPE – COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE SUGGESTION 78-79

Attached is a copy of a letter from Mike Hinstridge suggesting that some record of the names of the original discoverers of the Martha Gold Deposit, John McCombie and Robert Lee, be incorporated in the Streetscape Scheme.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the letter be received and the request considered.

8.2 MAIN STREET FOOTPATHS

Councillor Baker wishes to discuss the cleanliness of the new footpaths outside food establishments. There is an issue developing with food and beverages being spilt particularly where tables and chairs are being placed on the footpath by the food premises. The question to be raised is what measures can be taken to enforce the cleaning of the footpath by the respective proprietors.

8.3 REQUEST FOR MEETING: LAWRENCE ROAD RESERVE PROPOSAL (02.598.300) 80

Attached is a letter seeking a meeting with the Ward Committee regarding a proposal to create an extended reserve at the confluence of the Ohinemuri River and the Waitete Stream. The land, which would provide the extended reserve, would come from the subdivision. Council is to develop off the end of Lawrence Road.

Although the request is to meet with the Ward Committee, it is Council through the Planning & Finance Committee who will need to consider granting or assigning more land for a reserve from the development. Therefore should as a result of a meeting with the Walkways group the extended reserve concept be supported, a recommendation to the Planning & Finance Committee will be required.

A time to meet with a representative from the Walkway group needs to be scheduled.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the letter be received.