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 AUGUST 2002 1-8

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Waihi Ward Committee held on Monday 5 August 2002 be taken as read and confirmed.

5. COMMUNITY SERVICES

5.1 COMMUNITY SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT (01.002.021) 9-12

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

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Community Services report be received

AND THAT the trees be pruned from around the highway lights and if crown lifting is eventually required, then that work be programmed for next financial year

AND THAT the Ward Committee examines the development proposed consults with interest groups and then meets with the consultants to finalise matters. And, that following finalisation of the plan, a schedule of work be established, in stages if necessary, then submitted for inclusion in the following year’s Annual Plan

AND THAT the road be called "Orokawa Heights Road" as submitted.

5.2 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Waihi Advocacy Services 13-16

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 re-applied in July and it was resolved that they present a set of accounts to show the need. They have since provided a projected budget and a letter outlining their intent.

The Waihi Ward Committee has $4000 in this term’s discretionary funds of which $1300 has already been set aside for the Waihi Community Resource Centre.

Waihi Basketball Association 17

The President of the Waihi Basketball Association writes seeking 50 hours of free usage of the Waihi Events Centre for Wheelchair Basketball. The President advises that they have just formally established a committee and are yet to complete a financial audit. Hire of the Event Centre to a not-for-profit entity is $10 per hour.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the letters be received

AND THAT consideration be given to these requests.

6. CORPORATE SERVICES

6.1 FINANCIAL REPORT (01.001.025)

There will be no financial report available this month.

7. ENGINEERING SERVICES

7.1 ROADING: MONTHLY REPORT (01.001.029) 18-26

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) 27-36

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

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received.

7.3 DRAINAGE: MONTHLY REPORT (01.001.020) 37-39

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

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received.