HAURAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL
WAIHI WARD COMMITTEE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING OF THE WAIHI WARD COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WILLIAM STREET, PAEROA ON TUESDAY 15 MAY 2007 COMMENCING AT 2.30 PM
A G E N D A
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.
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Waihi Ward Committee held on Tuesday 10 April 2007 be taken as read and confirmed.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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The Community Services monthly report on activities is attached for the Committee’s consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Community Services monthly report be received.
REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE [20.030.002]
Creative Waihi [IM275921]
A request from the Administration Coordinator for assistance with hall hire costs has been received.
The group is organising another event similar to the successful "ARTrageous" event held last month to be held in the Memorial Hall on Friday 24th through to the 26th August 2007. This event will showcase art and may appeal to the industry event being organised by Go Waihi.
Public entry will be free. The cost of hiring the hall from Friday through to Sunday afternoon is $220.00.
Waitawheta Camp Society [IM275590]
A request has been received from the Chairman of the society seeking assistance with the costs of resurfacing the areas surrounding the buildings. The society has carried out a huge amount of work upgrading their facilities and the site is well used.
The Chairman asks that Council consider an $8,000 grant towards this project.
The Society also wishes to thank Council for assistance in completing the paraplegic and staff toilet and shower block.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT consideration be given to these requests.
5.2 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS ATTENDING COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Committee members report on community meetings they have attended.
6.1 WAIHI RIDING CLUB – EXTENSION OF LEASE AND PROPOSED SAND ARENA (05030/239.04)
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Attached is a report from the Property Manager regarding a request received from the Waihi Riding Club seeking approval to lease the reserve at Bank Street for the purpose of holding equestrian events.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received
THAT the Waihi Ward Committee approves a 3 x 3 x 3 year lease for the Waihi Riding Club of the Bank Street Reserve with the following conditions:
AND THAT the Club maintain the reserve and fencing to the satisfaction of the Council and meet the costs of the water charges.
AND THAT the Waihi Ward Committee continues to accept the costs of the rates.
AND THAT the Committee approves the building of a sand arena as per the letter received 27 February 2007.