COAT-ARM Hastings District Council

 

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Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4156

Phone:  (06) 871 5000

Fax:  (06) 871 5100

www.hastingsdc.govt.nz

 

 

 

 

 

OPEN

 

M I N U T E S

 

 

 

 

Council

 

 

 

Meeting Date:

Thursday, 14 December 2017

 


CG-14-1-00548                                                                           1

Minutes of a Meeting of the Council held on

14 December 2017 at 1.00pm

 

Table of Contents

 

Item                                                                                    Page No.

 

1.         Prayer  1

2.         Apologies  2

3.         Seal Register  2

4.         Conflicts of Interest 2

5.         Confirmation of Minutes  2

6.         Water Services Six Monthly Update  2

7.         Heritage Trails Presentation   3

8.         Hastings Menzshed Accommodation   3

9.         Adoption of Variation 4 - Notification of Iona Residential District Plan Variation   3

10.       Land Transport Rule - Speed Limit Review   4

11.       Adoption of draft Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan for consultation   5

12.       Future cemetery development options  5

13.       Representation Review - Results of Consultation   6

23.       Extraordinary Business Item - Appointment of Deputy Mayor  6

14.       Kaiwaka Road Community Hall - Proposed Easement. 6

15.       Affixing of Council Seal 7

16.       Summary of Recommendations from the Opera House and Arts Precinct Subcommittee meeting held 7 December 2017  8

17.       Health and Safety Monthly Report 8

18.       Summary of Recommendations of the Omaranui Refuse Landfill Joint Committee meeting held 28 July 2017  8

19.       Summary of Recommendations of the Hastings District Rural Community Board Meeting held 4 December 2017  10

20.       Summary of Recommendations of the Rural Halls Subcommittee meeting held 4 December 2017  12

21.       Summary of Recommendations of the HDC: Maori Joint Committee meeting held 6 December 2017  13

22.       Additional Business Items  14

24        Recommendation to Exclude the Public from Items 25 and 26  14

 

 


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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   

 

Councillor Kerr/Councillor Dixon

That an apology for absence from Councillor Poulain and an apology for lateness from Councillor O’Keefe be accepted.

CARRIED 

 

 

Leave of Absence

 

Councillor Kerr/Councillor Dixon

That leave of absence be granted for Councillor Redstone from 17-28 January 2018.

CARRIED 

 

3.         Seal Register

 

Mayor Hazlehurst/Councillor Redstone

That seal register lie on the table.

CARRIED 

 

4.         Conflicts of Interest

There were no declarations of conflicts of interest.

 

5.         Confirmation of Minutes

 

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 

 

6.

Water Services Six Monthly Update

(Document 17/1316)

 

 

Mr Cowie, Independent Chair of the Water Change Management Team spoke to the meeting and responded to questions.

 

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 

 

7.

Heritage Trails Presentation

(Document 17/1170)

 

 

Mrs Williams, Chair of the Heritage Trails Society spoke to the meeting providing an overview of the Society’s work in the district. 

 

 

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  

 

8.

Hastings Menzshed Accommodation

(Document 17/1143)

 

 

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 

 

9.

Adoption of Variation 4 - Notification of Iona Residential District Plan Variation

(Document 17/1165)

 

 

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.

 

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 

 

10.

Land Transport Rule - Speed Limit Review

(Document 17/1071)

 

 

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 

 

11.

Adoption of draft Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan for consultation

(Document 17/1261)

 

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 

 

12.

Future cemetery development options

(Document 17/1172)

 

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 

 

Councillor O’Keefe joined the meeting at 2.30pm.

 

13.

Representation Review - Results of Consultation

(Document 17/1235)

 

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 

 

With the agreement of the meeting Item 23 was taken out of order.

 

23.

 EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS ITEM - APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR

(Document 17/1363)

 

 

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.

 

Mayor Hazlehurst/Councillor Watkins

That the report of the Mayor Hazlehurst titled “Appointment of Deputy Mayor” dated 14/12/2017 be received.

CARRIED

 

14.

Kaiwaka Road Community Hall - Proposed Easement.

(Document 17/1278)

 

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 

 

15.

Affixing of Council Seal

(Document 17/1303)

 

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 

 

16.

Summary of Recommendations from the Opera House and Arts Precinct Subcommittee meeting held 7 December 2017

(Document 17/1214)

 

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 

 

17.

Health and Safety Monthly Report

(Document 17/1315)

 

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 

 

18.

Summary of Recommendations of the Omaranui Refuse Landfill Joint Committee meeting held 28 July 2017

(Document 17/1298)

 

 

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

2018/19 charge rate (excludes GST)

Municipal refuse.

 

A minimum charge of $172 (excludes GST) applies to municipal refuse.

 

$96.00 per tonne or part thereof

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.

 

$130.00 per tonne or part thereof

 

 

 

 

Special Waste as follows:

Tyres (whole) – permitted only with the prior approval of the Group Manager, Asset Management.

 

$500.00 per tonne or part thereof

Special Waste as follows:

Tyres (processed) – permitted only with the prior approval of the Group Manager, Asset Management.

 

$350.00 per tonne or part thereof

Special Waste as follows:

Polystyrene

A minimum charge of $183 (excludes GST) applies to Polystyrene.

 

$1,295.00 per tonne or part thereof

Special Waste as follows:

Out of District Waste

 

$170.00 per tonne or part thereof

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 

 

19.

Summary of Recommendations of the Hastings District Rural Community Board Meeting held 4 December 2017

(Document 17/1318)

 

 

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 

 

 

 

20.

Summary of Recommendations of the Rural Halls Subcommittee meeting held 4 December 2017

 

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 

 

21.

Summary of Recommendations of the HDC: Maori Joint Committee meeting held 6 December 2017

 

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 

 Councillor Harvey left the meeting at 3.00pm.

_____________________

The meeting adjourned for afternoon tea at 3.00pm

and reconvened at 3.15pm

_____________________

 

 

22.       Additional Business Items

            There were no additional business items.

 

24.

Recommendation to Exclude the Public from Items 25 and 26 

 

SECTION 48, LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987

 

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

 

 

REASON FOR PASSING THIS RESOLUTION IN RELATION TO EACH MATTER, AND PARTICULAR INTERESTS PROTECTED

 

GROUND(S) UNDER SECTION 48(1) FOR THE PASSING OF EACH RESOLUTION

 

25    Summary of Recommendations of the Omarunui Refuse Landfill Joint Committee meeting held 24 November 2017 while the Public were Excluded

As stated in the minutes

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.

26    Economic Development Financial Incentive Policy

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.

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.

 

CARRIED 

________________________

 

The meeting closed at 3.50pm

 

Confirmed:

 

 

 

Chairman:

Date: