HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL
MINUTES
OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
HELD
IN THE Council
Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Administration Building, Lyndon Road East,
Hastings ON
Thursday, 14 December 2017 AT 1.05pm
Present: Mayor Hazlehurst (Chair)
Councillors
Barber, Dixon, Harvey, Heaps, Kerr, Lyons, Nixon, O’Keefe, Pierce,
Redstone, Schollum, Travers and Watkins.
IN ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive (Mr R McLeod)
Group Manager: Asset Management (Mr C Thew)
Group Manager: Economic Growth and Organisation Improvement (Mr C
Cameron)
Group Manager: Human Resources (Mrs B Bayliss)
Chief Financial Officer (Mr B Allan)
Group Manager:
Community Facilities & Programmes (Mrs A Banks)
Waste
Minimisation Officer (Mrs A Atkins)
Social
Development Co-ordinator (Mr J Dawson)
Transportation
Manager (Mr J Pannu)
Project Manager
(Ms P Murdoch)
Parks and
Property Services Manager (Mr C Hosford)
Waste and Data
Services Manager (Mr M Jarvis)
Health and Safety
Advisor (Ms J Kuzman)
Environmental
Policy Manager (Mr R Wallis)
Senior
Environmental Planner Policy (Special Projects) (Mrs A Sanders)
Transportation
Operations Engineer (Mr T Bateman)
Acting
Transportation Engineer (Mr G O’Connor)
Cemetery Manager
(Mr I Bester)
Executive
Advisor/Manager: Office of the Chief Executive (Mr M Maguire)
Committee Secretary (Mrs C Hunt)
AS REQUIRED: Mr Garth Cowie, Independent Chair, Water Change – Item 6
Mr
Bruce Robertson – Item 6
Jim
Graham, Independent Technical Advisor – Item 6
Heritage
Trails Committee: Megan Williams, (Chair), Don Trask, Scott Henderson,
Maurice Bartlett, Lynette Roberts, Isla Shearer, Gary Bain, Philip Irwin,
Stephanie Drew (Committee)
Members
of the Menzshed were present in the Gallery.
1. Prayer
The opening prayer was given by Major Bruce Aldersley, Salvation
Army.
2. Apologies
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Leave of Absence
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Councillor Kerr/Councillor
Dixon
That leave
of absence be granted for Councillor Redstone from 17-28 January 2018.
CARRIED
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3. Seal Register
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Mayor
Hazlehurst/Councillor Redstone
That seal
register lie on the table.
CARRIED
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4. Conflicts of Interest
There were no
declarations of conflicts of interest.
5. Confirmation
of Minutes
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Councillor Watkins/Councillor Heaps
That the
minutes of the Council Meeting held Thursday 30
November 2017, including minutes while the public were excluded be confirmed
as a true and correct record and be adopted.
CARRIED
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6.
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Water Services Six Monthly Update
(Document 17/1316)
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Mr Cowie,
Independent Chair of the Water Change Management Team spoke to the meeting
and responded to questions.
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Councillor Dixon/Councillor Kerr
A) That
the report of the Chief Executive and Independent Chair of the Water
Change Management Team titled “Water Services Six Monthly Update
” dated 14/12/2017 be received.
B) That Council note the progress made with implementation of the
Change Management Programme.
With the reasons for this decision being that the
objective of the decision will contribute to meeting the current and future
needs of communities for good quality local infrastructure and local public
services in a way that is most cost-effective for households and business by:
i) Improving the capability of the organisation to deliver safe,
sustainable and cost-effective water services.
CARRIED
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7.
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Heritage Trails Presentation
(Document 17/1170)
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Mrs Williams, Chair
of the Heritage Trails Society spoke to the meeting providing an overview of
the Society’s work in the district.
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Councillor Watkins/Councillor Heaps
A) That
the report of the Democratic Support Manager titled “Heritage Trails
Presentation” dated 12 December 2017 be received.
B) That
Council continue to work with the Heritage Trails Committee towards
developing greater public awareness.
CARRIED
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8.
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Hastings Menzshed Accommodation
(Document 17/1143)
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Councillor Watkins/Councillor Nixon
A) That
the report of the Strategic Projects Manager
titled “Hastings
Menzshed Accommodation” dated 14/12/2017 be received.
B) That the Chief
Executive be authorised to finalise the terms of lease of the shed at the
rear of the Hastings Sport Centre to the Menzshed Hastings for a period of 18
years, at an initial rental of $810.00 (plus GST) per annum, due upon completion
of the expanded building anticipated to be October 2018, which would be
subject to review every three years, noting that this building will be
expanded to circa 300m2.
With the
reasons for this decision being that the objective of the decision will
contribute to meeting the current and future needs of communities for local
public services by:
i) Providing a fit for purpose community facility
CARRIED
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9.
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Adoption of Variation 4 - Notification of Iona
Residential District Plan Variation
(Document 17/1165)
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The Senior Environmental Planner
Policy (Special Projects), Mrs Sanders displayed the proposed structure plan
and development area (ENV-9-19-4-17-254) to rezone approximately 55 hectares
of land on the eastern side of Havelock North for residential purposes.
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Councillor Watkins/Councillor Dixon
A) That
the report of the Senior Environmental Planner Policy (Special
Projects) titled “Adoption of Variation 4 - Notification of Iona
Residential District Plan Variation” dated 14/12/2017
be received.
B) That in the absence of a Streamlined Planning Process direction
from the Environment Minister, that Council proceed with public notification
of Variation 4 ‘Residential Rezoning Iona’ using the standard
Schedule 1 process under the Resource Management Act 1991 at the earliest
possible date.
With the
reasons for this decision being that the objective of the decision will
contribute to the performance of regulatory
functions by:
i) Progressing Variation 4 – Iona Residential Rezoning for the Proposed Hastings District Plan to ensure
that as Council’s primary regulatory tool for managing land use and
subdivision, that it is consistent with Council’s strategic direction
and with best practice.
CARRIED
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10.
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Land Transport Rule - Speed Limit Review
(Document 17/1071)
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Councillor
Kerr/Councillor Barber
A) That
the report of the Acting Transportation Engineer titled “Land
Transport Rule - Speed Limit Review” dated 14/12/2017
be received.
B) That
the Council determine:
i. That
a bylaw is the most appropriate way of addressing the setting of safe and
appropriate speed limits as it is the only method mandated by the Land
Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2017.
ii. That
the bylaw as proposed to be amended is the most appropriate form of
bylaw.
iii. That
the right to control speed limits is granted by Parliament to territorial
authorities and the limitations proposed are justified limitations in terms
of section 5 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and that there is
accordingly no breach of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.
C) That
the Council adopt the Proposed Amendments to the Speed Limits Bylaw 2012 and
the Draft Statement of Proposal (LEG-02-34-17-510) to go out for public
consultation in accordance with the special consultative procedure under the
Local Government Act 2002 and the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed
Limits 2017.
D) That
the Council further accept the proposed changes to the bylaw to remove the
anomalies identified and to ensure the bylaw is in accordance with the
current signposting, and that these proposed changes be identified in the
Bylaw’s schedules for consultation.
E) With
the reasons for this decision being:
i. That
the consultation on the speed limits will allow affected parties and the
wider community to fully consider the proposed bylaw amendments that have
been proposed having regard to the requirements of the Rule 4.2(2) of the
Land Transport Rule : Setting of Speed Limits 2017.
ii. That
the amendments to align the bylaw with onsite signage is in accordance with
the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2017.
CARRIED
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11.
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Adoption of draft Joint Waste Management and
Minimisation Plan for consultation
(Document 17/1261)
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Councillor Heaps/Councillor Kerr
A) That
the report of the Waste Minimisation Officer titled “Adoption
of draft Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan for consultation”
dated 14/12/2017 be received.
B) That the Council adopt the Statement of Proposal 2018-2024 draft
Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (PRJ17-113-0025), outlined in
the report of (A) above, for consultation in accordance with Section 83 of
the Local Government Act 2002.
C) That the Council adopt the Summary of the Statement of Proposal
for Community Consultation (PRJ17-113-0027) in accordance with Section 83 and
83AA of the Local Government Act 2002.
With the
reasons for this decision being that the objective of the decision will
contribute to meeting the current and future needs of communities for good
quality local infrastructure and local public services in a way that is most
cost-effective for households and business by:
i) Providing fit for purpose solid waste services and facilities.
CARRIED
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12.
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Future cemetery development options
(Document 17/1172)
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Councillor Kerr/Councillor Dixon
A) That
the report of the Project Manager titled “Future cemetery
development options” dated 14/12/2017 be received
B) That Council indicated that the Mangaroa Cemetery site be the
first site for investigation of future cemetery development.
With the
reasons for this decision being that the objective of the decision will
contribute to meeting the current and future needs of communities for good
quality local infrastructure and local public services in a way that is most
cost-effective for households and business by:
i) Sustainable use of land and water resources
ii) Putting people at the centre of planning and service.
CARRIED
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Councillor O’Keefe joined the
meeting at 2.30pm.
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13.
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Representation Review - Results of Consultation
(Document 17/1235)
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Councillor Kerr/Councillor Nixon
A) That
the report of the Democratic Support Manager titled “Representation
Review - Results of Consultation” dated 14/12/2017
be received.
B) That
following Council’s community consultation the preference is for the status
quo and that minor work be undertaken on mesh blocks, as needed, to be presented to Council for consideration by the end of March
2018.
With the reasons for this decision
being that the objective of the decision will contribute to meeting the
current and future needs of communities in a way that is most cost-effective
for households and business by ensuring fair
and effective representation arrangements.
CARRIED
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With the agreement of the meeting Item
23 was taken out of order.
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23.
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EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS ITEM - APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR
(Document 17/1363)
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Councillor
Kerr spoke to her appointment of Deputy Mayor and was delighted to be asked
to fill the position and said she was very
pleased to be a part of leading this exciting new Council forward into the
new year.
Mayor
Hazlehurst thanked Councillor Nixon for his support over the past six months
as Acting Deputy Mayor.
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Mayor Hazlehurst/Councillor Watkins
That the report of the Mayor Hazlehurst titled
“Appointment of Deputy Mayor” dated 14/12/2017 be received.
CARRIED
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14.
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Kaiwaka Road Community Hall - Proposed Easement.
(Document 17/1278)
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Councillor Harvey/Councillor Travers
A) That the report
of the Parks and Property Services Manager titled “Kaiwaka
Road Community Hall - Proposed Easement.” dated 14/12/2017
be received.
B) That the Council adopt Option 2 and agree to commence the
statutory process for the granting of an
easement across the Kaiwaka Road Hall Reserve (as per Plans attached).
With
the reasons for this decision being that the objective of the decision will
contribute to meeting the current and future needs of communities for local
public services to meet recreational, arts and cultural needs in a way that
is most cost-effective for households and business by:
·
Supporting the creation of an easement over
reserve land, Council will enable a subdivision that gifts additional land to
enhance the recreational opportunities at the Kaiwaka Road Hall Reserve, for
the local community to benefit from.
CARRIED
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15.
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Affixing of Council Seal
(Document 17/1303)
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Councillor
Watkins/Councillor Travers
A) That
the report of the Executive Advisor/Manager: Office of the Chief Executive
titled “Affixing of Council Seal” dated 14/12/2017 be received.
C) That
the Council alter its resolution regarding the common seal passed on 3 August
2017 to read as follows:
i) That,
prior to the affixing of the Council’s common seal to any documents,
they must first be verified as being in order by either:
• The
General Counsel
• The
Democratic Support Manager;
• Or
the Chief Executive, in which case the Chief Executive cannot sign under
seal.
ii) That,
when documents are executed under seal by the Council, the seal be affixed in
the presence of any two of the following:
· The Mayor
· The Chief Executive
· The Deputy Mayor
· Any Chairman of a Council Committee comprising the Mayor and all
Councillors
· Group Manager: Economic Growth and Organisation Improvement
· The Chief Financial Officer.
iii) That the seal
register showing documents that have had the Council’s common seal
affixed be laid on the table for the information of councillors at each
ordinary Council meeting.
CARRIED
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16.
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Summary of Recommendations from the Opera House and
Arts Precinct Subcommittee meeting held 7 December 2017
(Document 17/1214)
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Mayor Hazlehurst/Councillor Redstone
A) That the report of the Group
Manager: Community Facilities & Programmes titled “Summary
of Recommendations from the Opera House and Arts Precinct Subcommittee
meeting held 7 December 2017” dated 14/12/2017 be
received.
“4. UPDATE
REPORT – HAWKE’S BAY OPERA HOUSE PROJECT
A) That
the report of the Group Manager: Community Facilities and Programmes titled
“Update Report – Hawke’s Bay Opera House Project”
dated 7 December 2017 be received.
B) That
the Opera House and Arts Precinct Subcommittee recommend to Council that it
support the funding application to First Light Foundation for development of
a Documentary Video Project”.
CARRIED
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17.
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Health and Safety Monthly Report
(Document 17/1315)
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Councillor O'Keefe/Councillor Schollum
A) That
the report of the Health and Safety Advisor titled “Health
and Safety Monthly Report” dated 14/12/2017 be
received.
CARRIED
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18.
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Summary of Recommendations of the Omaranui Refuse
Landfill Joint Committee meeting held 28 July 2017
(Document 17/1298)
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Councillor
Heaps/Councillor Harvey
A) That
the report of the Waste and Data Services Manager titled “Summary of
Recommendations of the Omaranui Refuse Landfill Joint Committee meeting held 24
November 2017” be received.
B) The following recommendations of the Omarunui
Refuse Landfill Joint Committee meeting held 24
November 2017 be
ratified:
“5.
OMARUNUI JOINT LANDFILL ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2017
A) That
the report of the Waste and Data Services Manager titled “Omarunui
Joint Landfill Annual Report for the year ending 30 June 2017” dated
24/11/2017 be received.
B) That
the unaudited Omarunui Joint Landfill Financial Statements for the year ended
30 June 2017 and attached as Attachment 1 to the Agenda report
(CG-14-27-00018) be received.
7. LANDFILL
FOREST
A) That
the report of the Waste and Data
Services Manager titled “Landfill Forest” dated
24/11/2017 be received.
B) That the Omarunui Landfill forest be replanted in pinus radiata at
the appropriate time during the 2018 calendar year.
C) That a Landfill Forest reserve fund of $120,000 be established
within the Omarunui Landfill cost centre to cover the cost of replanting and
future care of the forest. The reserve is to be funded by way of the
profit generated from the sale of the forest.
With the reasons for this decision
being that the objective of the decision will contribute to meeting the
objectives of the Omarunui Joint Landfill Heads of Agreement which are
“To jointly develop and operate generally for the benefit of the Councils
a refuse disposal facility (including any ancillary activities) in compliance
with resource and regulatory consents”.
11. REVIEW OF DISPOSAL FEES
A) That the
report of the Waste and Data Services Manager titled “Review of
Disposal Fees” dated 24/11/2017 be received.
B) That the
2017/2018 charge rates are increased to the amounts shown in Section
9.3 of this report and shown below be approved:
Item
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2018/19 charge
rate (excludes GST)
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Municipal refuse.
A minimum charge of $172 (excludes GST)
applies to municipal refuse.
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$96.00 per tonne
or part thereof
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Special Wastes as follows:
· Semi liquid waste
· Offal
· Hazardous waste
· Contaminated waste
· Putrescible waste
· Vehicle parts
A minimum charge of $195 (excludes GST)
applies to the special wastes listed above.
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$130.00 per tonne
or part thereof
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Special Waste as follows:
Tyres (whole) – permitted only
with the prior approval of the Group Manager, Asset Management.
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$500.00 per tonne
or part thereof
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Special Waste as follows:
Tyres (processed) – permitted
only with the prior approval of the Group Manager, Asset Management.
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$350.00 per tonne
or part thereof
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Special Waste as follows:
Polystyrene
A minimum charge of $183 (excludes GST)
applies to Polystyrene.
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$1,295.00 per tonne
or part thereof
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Special Waste as follows:
Out of District Waste
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$170.00 per tonne
or part thereof
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Please
note that “Out of District Waste” is defined as waste originating
from outside the Hastings District and Napier City boundaries and requires prior
approval from the Waste & Data Services Manager or Solid Waste Engineer.
C) The
date of introduction of the 2018/2019 charges is to be 1 July 2018 and that
the decision on charges be made public on 24 November 2017.
The
objective of the decision will contribute to the following outcomes:
· An environment that is appreciated, protected and sustained for
future generations.
· by maintaining the self-sustaining status that prevails at the
present time in relation to financial management.
· by compliance with the stated objectives of (a) “The New
Zealand Waste Strategy” in relation to solid waste management and waste
minimisation and (b) the Joint (NCC and HDC) Waste Management &
Minimisation Plan 2012.
D) That the
Omarunui Joint Refuse Landfill Committee recommends to its parent Councils
that the Draft Budget for 2018/2019 be approved, including approval for any
amendments required as a result of subsequent changes to fees and
charges.”
CARRIED
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19.
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Summary of Recommendations of the Hastings District
Rural Community Board Meeting held 4 December 2017
(Document 17/1318)
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Councillor
Lyons/Councillor Travers
A) That
the report of the Group Manager: Asset Management titled “Summary of
Recommendations of the Hastings District Rural Community Board Meeting held 4
December 2017” be received.
B) The following recommendations of the Hastings
District Rural Community Board meeting held 4
December 2017 be
ratified:
“5. MARAEKAKAHO
COMMUNITY PLAN
A) That the report of the Social
Development Co-ordinator title Maraekakaho Community Plan”
dated 4/12/2017 be received.
B) That the Hastings District Rural Community Board recommends to
Council that the Maraekakaho Community Plan 2017-2022, (CG-14-26-00040) be
endorsed, noting that the actions within the Plan requiring new Council
funding will be requested through the appropriate Council processes and that
other funding opportunities will be sourced where appropriate.
With the reasons for this decision
being that the objective of the decision will contribute to meeting the
current and future needs of communities for local public services in a way
that is most cost-effective for households and business by:
i) Working
collaboratively with the Maraekakaho Community and its stakeholders to
achieve real outcomes for the Maraekakaho Community and Council.
8. 2018
LONG TERM PLAN - UPDATE
A) That the report of the Strategy
Manager titled “2018 Long Term Plan - Update”
dated 4/12/2017 be received.
B) That Council officers incorporate the following feedback and
direction from the Rural Community Board into the completion of the 2018 Long
Term Plan:
i) That
the bridges investment package now reflects the Board’s priorities and
recent community consultation undertaken.
ii) That
the Council considers the merits of harmonizing the district’s water
targeted rate.
iii) That
the Council considers the funding methodology for the Middle Road and Whirinaki
cycling projects.
iv) That the ten
year rate forecast fits within the 3-3.5% funding band target set by the
Council”.
CARRIED
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20.
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Summary of Recommendations of the Rural Halls
Subcommittee meeting held 4 December 2017
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Councillor
Lyons/Councillor Redstone
A) That
the report of the Community Grants & Projects Advisor titled
“Summary of Recommendations of the Rural Halls Subcommittee meeting
held 4 December 2017” be received.
B) The following recommendations of the Rural Halls
Subcommittee meeting held 5 September 2016 be ratified:
“4. Allocation
of Grants for Priority 3 and 4 applications to the Rural Halls Maintenance
Fund 2017/2018
A) That the report of the Community
Grants & Projects Advisor titled “Allocation
of Grants for Priority 3 and 4 applications to the Rural Halls Maintenance
Fund 2017/2018 ” dated 4/12/2017
be received.
B) That the amendments to the
Rural Halls Policy (COP-01-02-17-951) are received.
C) i) That the Maraekakaho
Church Hall Trustees are allocated a grant of up to $12,938 from the
remaining 2017/2018 Rural Halls Maintenance Fund for projects at the
Maraekakaho Hall as follows:
· Painting of iron roof Up
to $7925.00
· Painting of the hall exterior Up
to $8250.00
ii) The allocation is subject to the Trust Board
providing evidence that they have the financial capability to complete each
of the projects within the grant allocation of up to $12,938.00.
D) That the Priority 4 requests from Maraekakaho
Hall, Pakowhai Hall and Sherenden Hall be declined as:
· there is insufficient budget to consider funding these
applications; and
· the Property Assets team recommended delay on these requests until
the extent and timing of any structural work is known.
E) That
the update regarding the Building Act
2004, Subpart 6A-Special provisions for earthquake-prone buildings is
received.
With
the reasons for this decision being that the objective of the decision will
contribute to meeting the current and future needs of communities for good
quality local infrastructure, i.e. rural halls”.
CARRIED
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21.
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Summary of Recommendations of the HDC: Maori Joint
Committee meeting held 6 December 2017
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Councillor
Travers/Councillor Lyons
A) That
the report of the Group Manager: Community Facilities & Programmes titled
“Summary of Recommendations of the HDC: Maori Joint Committee meeting
held 6 December 2017” be received.
B) The following recommendation of the HDC -
Māori Joint Committee meeting held 6 December 2017 be
ratified:
“4. FORUM
ITEM : WINTER SOLSTICE AND MATARIKI 18-22 JUNE 2018
“A) That the report
of the Chief Executive titled “Forum
Item: Winter Solstice and Matariki June 18-22 2018” dated
6/12/2017 be received.
B) That the HDC :
Maori Joint Committee recommends that the Winter Solstice and Matariki Item
be considered by Council as part of the Long Term Plan.
5. 2018
LONG TERM PLAN – UPDATE
A) That
the report of the Strategy Manager titled “2018
Long Term Plan - Update” dated 6/12/2017
be received.
B) That Council officers incorporate the following feedback and
direction into the completion of the 2018 Long Term Plan:
§ The need for an updated assessment of Maori communities drinking
water requirements;
§ That continual upgrade and advancement of wastewater treatment and
disposal, needs to be the longer term aspiration, when considering future
wastewater options;
§ That the Council’s Solid Waste team link with the work of
Para Kore to reduce waste and that an update on this be reported back;
§ Reference of Council’s involvement with the Social Inclusion
Strategy be made;
§ That attention be given to uplifting amenity in deprived areas of
the district;
§ That the Council investigate a Housing Certification (warrant of
fitness scheme);
§ That the request for funding support from the Atea-a Rangi
Educational Trust be supported by Council
7. HASTINGS
DISTRICT LIBRARIES UPDATE
A) That
the report of the Acting Libraries Manager titled “Hastings
District libraries update” dated 6/12/2017
be received.
B) That
the HDC : Maori Joint Committee recommend to Council that officers explore
and establish mechanisms on demographic information, including ethnicity for
library members.
CARRIED
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Councillor
Harvey left the meeting at 3.00pm.
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_____________________
The meeting adjourned for afternoon tea at 3.00pm
and reconvened at 3.15pm
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22. Additional Business Items
There were no additional business items.
24.
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Recommendation to
Exclude the Public from Items 25 and 26
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SECTION 48,
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987
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Mayor Hazlehurst/Councillor Heaps
THAT the public now be
excluded from the following parts of the meeting, namely;
25. Summary
of Recommendations of the Omarunui Refuse Landfill Joint Committee meeting
held 24 November 2017 while the Public were Excluded
26. Economic
Development Financial Incentive Policy
The general subject of the matter to be considered
while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this Resolution in
relation to the matter and the specific grounds under Section 48 (1) of the
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing
of this Resolution is as follows:
GENERAL SUBJECT OF EACH MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED
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REASON FOR PASSING THIS RESOLUTION IN
RELATION TO EACH MATTER, AND PARTICULAR INTERESTS PROTECTED
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GROUND(S) UNDER SECTION 48(1) FOR THE PASSING OF
EACH RESOLUTION
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25 Summary of
Recommendations of the Omarunui Refuse Landfill Joint Committee meeting
held 24 November 2017 while the Public were Excluded
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As stated
in the minutes
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Section
48(1)(a)(i)
Where the
Local Authority is named or specified in the First Schedule to this Act
under Section 6 or 7 (except Section 7(2)(f)(i)) of this Act.
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26 Economic
Development Financial Incentive Policy
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Section
7 (2) (h)
The withholding
of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out,
without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.
The
competitive nature of the business necessitates confidentiality.
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Section
48(1)(a)(i)
Where the
Local Authority is named or specified in the First Schedule to this Act
under Section 6 or 7 (except Section 7(2)(f)(i)) of this Act.
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CARRIED
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________________________
The meeting closed at 3.50pm
Confirmed:
Chairman:
Date: