RESOLVED

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

WWC02/75 Baker/Carmine CARRIED

Pursuant to Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the Chairman called for late items to be accepted. There were none.

RESOLVED

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Waihi Ward Committee held on Monday 6 June 2002 be taken as read and confirmed.

WWC02/76 Baker/Wightman CARRIED

Cr Baker gave an update on the police surveillance cameras.

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

RESOLVED

THAT the Community Services report be received.

WWC02/77 Carmine/Morrison CARRIED

Cr Hayden attended the meeting at 3.35 pm.

A letter had been received from Nic Tarver of Waihi, responding to a request from the Council’s Community Facilities Asset Manager for a list of suggested sites where a BMX riding facility could be installed.

The Community Services Manager advised that as yet the various sites that had been suggested had not been evaluated for suitability however it might be something that the committee might like to follow along by meeting the group and discussion how the proposal could be facilitated.

It was agreed that Cr Carmine and Hayden meet with the BMX group and discuss the proposed sites.

A letter had been received from the Waihi Bowling Club asking if the sealed entrance and parking are could be resealed.

The Community Services Manager suggested that the Committee should commission an evaluation of the parking requirements taking into account the protection of the native tree grove as well as considering the reseal.

RESOLVED

THAT a parking plan in the immediate vicinity of the Waihi Bowling Club be commissioned and the implications looked at.

WWC02/78 Morrison/Hayden CARRIED

The trees planted on the verge of Tauranga Road (within the township) have grown to a stage where they were now causing some concern with Transit NZ in that the highway lighting was being screened. Council would be seeking some imput from an arborist as to what treatment should be given to the offending trees but with the tree and the highway operator’s interest equally in mind. Cr Carmine and Wightman would also meet with the arborist.

A request had been received from a group of Whiritoa residents who would like to establish a croquet court on the reserve behind the tennis courts at Whiritoa.

The proposal was that an area be levelled off to an appropriate dimension to allow the casual game of croquet be held.

Members were in support of the request.

It was noted that if the proposal was to proceed Council needed to make its intentions known and consultation undertaken with the community.

RESOLVED

THAT it be recommended to Council that they proceed with consultation with the Whiritoa Community regarding the Croquet Green proposal.

WWC02/79 Morrison/Carmine CARRIED

The Community Services Manager advised that at the public meeting held in late January, it was suggested that the entrance to Whiritoa be beautified. Signage was part of the proposal as was planting and other structure suited for the purpose.

A better understanding of what was wanted, design etc was required. It was agreed that a concept plan be undertaken to be presented to the community for approval. Traffic design along with beautification work would be needed.

A letter had been received from the Careers Officer for the New Zealand Army based at Tauranga advising that they were proposing to have a recruiting drive in Waihi on the 30 July 2002. The Army’s display bus would be open for public viewing from 12.00 pm through to 1.30 pm. The Officer asked for permission to site their bus outside the Memorial Hall during that period.

RESOLVED

THAT the letter be received

AND THAT the request be granted to allow the NZ Army to park their display bus in the near vicinity of the Memorial Hall.

WWC02/80 Morrison/Carmine CARRIED

Waihi Advocacy Services wrote last April seeking assistance with a follow-up survey. The Ward had exceeded their grant allocation and directed that the applicant re-apply in the next financial term. The applicant has re-applied.

There was concern regarding the need for the request. More information was required.

RESOLVED

THAT the letter be received

AND THAT Waihi Advocacy Services be asked to present a set of accounts to show the need.

WWC02/81 Morrison/Hayden CARRIED

The financial report for the 11 months ended 31 May 2002 was attached for the Committee’s consideration.

RESOLVED

THAT the financial report on the operations of the Waihi Ward Committee for the 11 months ended 31 May 2002 be received.

WWC02/82 Carmine/Lockwood CARRIED

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

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received.

WWC02/83 Hayden/Wightman CARRIED

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

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received.

WWC02/84 Morrison/Hayden CARRIED

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

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received.

WWC02/85 Carmine/Morrison CARRIED

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

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received.

WWC02/86 Morrison/Wightman CARRIED

There was no general business.

There were no late items.

The meeting closed at 4.45 pm.

CONFIRMED

S Baker

August 2002