RESOLVED

THAT the apology of Cr D C Lockwood be received and sustained.

WWC07/49 Carmine/Tregidga CARRIED

There were no late items.

MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 15 MAY 2007

RESOLVED

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Waihi Ward Committee held on Tuesday 15 May 2007 be taken as read and confirmed.

WWC07/50 Hayden/Carmine CARRIED

Rocketship – Victoria Park

The Parks and Reserves Manager advised that the replacement rocket slide should be installed shortly.

A person has been charged with the recent vandalism of the toilets.

Work on the walkway will be undertaken once the Willows trees located in the wetland area have been removed.

The Park and Reserves Manager advised that improvements are being made to the poor drainage at the skatebowl. A replacement sump is to be installed.

The strengthening of the meter box is still to be completed.

COMMUNITY SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT (01.002.021) (39KB)

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

RESOLVED

THAT the Community Services monthly report be received.

WWC07/51 CARRIED

The Waihi Ward Committee has been allocated $7000 for discretionary grants during this financial year. The Committee has allocated $150 to Waihi Golf Club, $1000.00 to Oresome Wearable Arts, $500 to the Waikino School Reunion, $785.00 to Waihi Summer Festival, $36 for Community Christmas Carol Celebration, $52.50 to the Woodlands Floriste, $150 for Children’s Day, $350 for the Chilton mural, $500 to the Salvation Army, $100 for the Echo Walking Festival, $235 + $220 to Creative Waihi, $225 to the Rotary Club Waihi leaving a balance of $2,696.50.

A request from the walkway coordinator for assistance with purchase of trees to be planted by the Scout Hall in Baker Street has been received.

The group is organising another project for the coming planting season similar to the successful plant last year. This project will clean up the paddock adjacent to the scout hall.

The cost of the trees is $500.00.

The group also seek permission to erect a walkway post at the corner of Gilmour Reserve for the beginning of the Riverbank Terrace walkway.

RESOLVED

THAT the Ward grants $500.00 to Waihi Walkways Inc. for the purchase of trees for their planting project

AND THAT permission be granted for signage at the Gilmour Reserve.

WWC07/52 Hayden/Carmine CARRIED

Whiritoa Entranceway Upgrade

The Parks and Reserve Manager advised that the Whiritoa Liaison Committee were met on site to discuss the entrance way plans. They advised they do not favour the surfboard sign concept for the entranceway design, and have suggested that a sign in the shape of a wave is more preferable. The Committee have indicated they are agreeable to the plantings suggested by the Design Company.

The Parks and Reserves Manager advised that a Waihi College - Teacher Aide who is involved with youth has agreed to be part of the Skatepark User Group. The Teacher Aide has suggested that it would also be beneficial if a Councillor from the Waihi Ward and the Parks and Reserves Manager be involved in the User Group. It was explained that the purpose of the Group is to receive feedback from local youth as to the use of recreational reserves and what they wish to see provided at the skatepark facility.

It was agreed that no further development of the skatepark be considered until after the school holidays and until there has been a significant reduction in vandalism.

After further discussion, it was agreed that Cr Hayden be appointed to act as Council representative on the User Group.

The Parks and Reserves Manager updated the members on work proposed by the Walkways group to extend the walkway from Riverbank Terrace around to Rosemont Road once the group have improved the length of the grass on the walkway to a stage that the Council can maintain it. This area will then be mowed by Council on a regular basis.

The cost of kerbing, sealing and associated works the Council has agreed to do in conjunction with the Gold Company to upgrade the public walking access to the pumphouse site and other areas beyond was presented at a cost of $19,500. The work will also consist of landscaping and the installation of bollards near the Seddon Street roundabout and a concrete kerb on one side and a wooden edge on the other side.

The members considered that as this area is of significant tourist interest, the entranceway should be upgraded to a high standard which would require concrete kerbing to be installed on both sides of the road. Therefore, it was agreed that extra funding be allocated for this purpose.

RESOLVED

THAT funding of $19,500 is approved for the upgrade of the walkway with installation of kerbing to one side of the sealed pavement and that it be funded from the Waihi Community Recreational Facilities Development Fund

AND THAT funding for the additional kerbing works be approved.

WWC07/53 Hayden/Carmine CARRIED

Relocated Bus Stop – Seddon Street

Mr Eddie Morrow, Chief Executive of Waihi Vision Trust was in attendance. Mr Morrow advised of the upcoming relocation of the Information Centre to the new Waihi Visitors Centre location which is to commence in early August 2007.

Discussion was held whether to relocate the present intercity bus stop located directly outside the Waihi Information Centre in Seddon Street to outside of the new Visitors Centre further up the street. Mr Morrow suggested that the bus stop remain where it is in the interim and once the new visitors centre is established, the location of the bus stop be reviewed at that time. It is proposed that the purchase of tickets will be sold from the new premises. The Mayor advised he was agreeable to meet with the Information Centre staff to advise them of this decision.

RESOLVED

THAT the intercity bus stop remains in its present location in Seddon Street until the new Waihi Visitors Centre is completed.

WWC07/54 Hayden/Carmine CARRIED

Committee members reported on community meetings they had attended.

WAIHI ARTS CENTRE AND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION FUNDING REQUEST (01.000.020)(21KB)

A report was presented from the Chief Executive regarding the funding request from the Waihi Arts Centre and Museum Association.

The Chief Executive advised he had met with the Waihi Arts Centre group on Friday, 8^th June where discussion was held regarding their current financial position. A copy of the estimated income and expenditure was presented for the member’s information. It was advised that the Museum Consultant, Mr Ken Gorbey will have a report on his findings available for Council in July.

It was suggested that in the interim, Council approve a grant of funding to enable the association to meet its operating costs up to 31 August 2007.

The members agreed that a sum of up to $4,000 be approved to cover these operating costs subject to an approved annual budget being presented to the Chief Executive.

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received

AND THAT the Council approve a grant of up to $4,000 to the Waihi Arts Centre and Museum Association to cover operating costs of the Waihi Museum subject to an approved annual budget being presented to the Chief Executive.

WWC07/55 Tregidga/Hayden CARRIED

ROADING REPORT (01.001.029) (26KB)

The meeting closed at 3.50pm

CONFIRMED

S G Baker

July 2007