TAIHAPE COMMUNITY BOARD MEETING
Date: Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Time: 5.30 pm Venue: Council Chamber Taihape Town Hall 90 Hautapu Street Taihape
Chair: Ann Abernethy Deputy Chair: Michelle Fannin Membership: Emma Abernethy Gail Larsen Cr Gill Duncan Cr Tracey Hiroa His Worship the Mayor, Andy Watson.
Phone: 06 327 0090 | Email: [email protected] | www.rangitikei.govt.nz Taihape Community Board Meeting Agenda 14 April 2021
Notice is hereby given that a Taihape Community Board Meeting of the Rangitīkei District Council will be held in the Council Chamber, Taihape Town Hall, 90 Hautapu Street, Taihape on Wednesday, 14 April 2021 at 5.30 pm.
Order Of Business
1 Welcome ...... 3 2 Apologies ...... 3 3 Public Forum ...... 3 4 Conflict of Interest Declarations...... 3 5 Confirmation of Order of Business ...... 3 6 Confirmation of Minutes ...... 3 7 Follow up Action Items from Previous Meetings ...... 11 8 Chair’s Report ...... 14 9 Mayoral Update ...... 16 10 Reports for Decision ...... 21 10.1 Speed limit for motorists on Mataroa Road / State Highway 1 ...... 21 11 Reports for Information ...... 22 11.1 Cairn at Mataroa Road ...... 22 11.2 Small Projects Grant Scheme update - April 2021 ...... 23 12 Late Items ...... 24 13 Future Items for the Agenda ...... 24 14 Next Meeting ...... 24 15 Closed Meeting ...... 24
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1 Welcome
2 Apologies
Apologies have been received from Cr Tracey Hiroa and His Worship the Mayor Andy Watson.
Recommendation
That the apologies for the absence of Cr Tracey Hiroa and His Worship the Mayor Andy Watson be received.
3 Public Forum
Sarah Bell on behalf of the Tennis Club
Andrew Law – Articles (School building and School farm)
4 Conflict of Interest Declarations
Members are reminded of their obligation to declare any conflicts of interest they might have in respect of items on this agenda.
5 Confirmation of Order of Business
That, taking into account the explanation provided why the item is not on the meeting agenda and why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting, ……. be dealt with as late items at this meeting.
6 Confirmation of Minutes
Taihape Community Board Meeting - 11 February 2021
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ITEM 6 ITEM Rangitīkei District Council
ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT Taihape Community Board Meeting Minutes– Thursday, 11 February 2021 – 5:30 p.m.
Contents
1 Welcome ...... 3 2 Public Forum ...... 3 3 Apologies ...... 3 4 Members’ Conflict of Interest...... 3 5 Confirmation of Order of Business ...... 3 6 Minutes of Previous Meeting ...... 3 7 Follow-up Items from Previous Meetings ...... 4 8 Chair’s Report ...... 4 9 Update from MoU Partnering Organisations ...... 5 10 Mayoral Update ...... 5 11 Small Projects Grant Scheme Update – November 2020 ...... 5 12 Late items ...... 6 13 Future Items for the Agenda ...... 7 14 Next Meeting ...... 7 15 Meeting Closed ...... 7
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6 ITEM
Present: Mrs Ann Abernethy (Chair)
Mrs Michelle Fannin
Cr Tracey Hiroa 1 ATTACHMENT Cr Gill Duncan
In attendance: His Worship the Mayor, Andy Watson Mr Peter Beggs, Chief Executive Ms Gaylene Prince, Group Manager – Community Services
Mrs Sheryl Srhoj, Administration Mrs Ngawini Martin, Mokai Patea Services
Tabled Documents: Item 9: Mokai Patea Services Work Plan Report Item 11: Updated Memorandum – Small Projects Grant Scheme- February 2021
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1 Welcome ITEM 6 ITEM The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2 Public Forum
There were no members of the public present.
ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 3 Apologies Resolved minute number 21/TCB/052 File Ref That the apologies for absence from Cr Gordon and Mrs Emma Abernethy be received.
Mrs A Abernethy/Mrs Fannin. Carried
4 Members’ Conflict of Interest There was no conflict of interest declared. 5 Confirmation of Order of Business That, taking into account the explanation provided why the item is not on the meeting agenda and why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting, the Chair agreed that the following items be dealt with as late items at this meeting.
• Future meeting dates for Taihape Community Board • Doggy Doo Bin for Hautapu River Park Project • Parking upgrades within the CBD and surrounding areas • Beautification of southern entrance to Taihape 6 Minutes of Previous Meeting The following amendments were made to the minutes of the Taihape Community Board 11 November 2020.
• Cr Hiroa to be noted as being present • Item 15 - Mayoral Update-paragraph 3 to read as follows:
“He wished to acknowledge Ms Larsen who on behalf of the Taihape Heritage Group had accepted a Highly Commended award at the Whanganui Heritage Awards for their work in saving and restoring the Taihape Majestic Theatre”.
Resolved minute number 21/TCB/053 File Ref That the minutes of the Taihape Community Board meeting held on 11 November 2020, as amended, be taken as read and verified as an accurate and correct record of the meeting.
Mrs A Abernethy/Cr Duncan. Carried
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7 Follow-up Items from Previous Meetings There was a brief discussion on the location of the current wheel chair accessible car parks 6 ITEM within the CBD and whether more were required. It was suggested that one be installed at Taihape Memorial Park.
Ms Prince reported that Councils Roading Team were proposing to install a wheel chair 1 ATTACHMENT accessible car park adjacent the Kuku Street bus stop as agreed to by the Board at its November meeting.
Undertaking:
Ms Prince to determine when the “Keep Clear Bus Stop” signage is to be installed by the Kuku Street bus shelter.
Undertaking:
That Council staff will note on the follow up action template whether actions are assigned or closed. Actions will no longer say closed until the action has been completed.
Resolved minute number 21/TCB/054 File Ref That the report ‘Follow-up Items from Previous Meeting’ be received.
Mrs A Abernethy/Cr Duncan. Carried
8 Chair’s Report The Chair took her report as read.
Mr Beggs noted the importance of issues being logged through the Request for Service (RFS) system, however he was more than happy for the Chair to contact either himself or for her to contact Ms Prince if any Taihape Community Board matters/requests had not been actioned.
Resolved minute number 21/TCB/055 File Ref That the ‘Chair’s report’ to the 11 February 2021 Taihape Community Board be received
Mrs A Abernethy/Cr Duncan. Carried
9 Update from MoU Partnering Organisations Mokai-Patea Services
Mrs Martin spoke to the tabled Work Plan report for the months October to November. She provided the Board with an overview of the various projects and activities that Mokai Patea Services had been involved with. Monthly attendance data for individuals who presented at the Taihape Youth space was summarised. During December there had been a period of days where no Rangatahi at all had signed in. This was most likely due to a number of students being involved in Touch and other sporting codes, practices etc.
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The youth space is available for other organisations to use, outside of the hours where the
ITEM 6 ITEM centre is open for youth activities. Board members are encouraged to refer any enquiries or requests to Council staff.
Resolved minute number 21/TCB/056 File Ref
ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT That the verbal update Mōkai-Pātea Services’ to the 11 February 2021 Taihape Community Board be received.
Mrs A Abernethy/Cr Duncan. Carried
10 Mayoral Update
The Mayor took his report as read, noting further information as follows:
• the meeting with Mayor Helen Worboys had not gone ahead, • judging of the duck costumes had been rescheduled to 13th March 2021, • acknowledgement of the amount of work that goes into Treaty Settlement processes, and • an update on the closure of the Kuripapango Bridge on the Taihape Napier Road.
Resolved minute number 21/TCB/057 File Ref That the ‘Mayoral Update’ to the 11 February 2021 Taihape Community Board be received.
HWTM/Mrs A Abernethy. Carried
11 Small Projects Grant Scheme Update – November 2020 An updated memorandum was tabled.
Mrs Abernethy noted that a small board had been placed under the gate at the dog park to contain smaller dogs.
Undertaking:
Ms Prince to query the payment of $270.00 for the “Dog on Leash” signage. There was some suggestion that this particular signage may not have been requested by the Board.
Resolved minute number 21/TCB/058 File Ref That the tabled memorandum ‘Small Projects Grant Scheme Update – February 2021’ to the 11 February 2021 Taihape Community Board be received.
Mrs A Abernethy/Mrs Fannin. Carried
12 Late items Doggy Doo Bin
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Cr Duncan had received a request from the Society of the Friends of Taihape, for a Doggy
Doo Bin to be installed at the Hautapu River Park. This site was proving to be a very popular 6 ITEM with not only locals but visitors to the town.
The Board were all in favour of this initiative.
ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT Resolved minute number 21/TCB/059 File Ref That the Taihape Community Board request that Council purchase a Doggy Doo Bin for placement at the Hautapu River Park and that this be funded from the Small Projects Grant Scheme.
Cr Duncan/Mrs Fannin. Carried
Parking upgrades within the CBD and surrounding areas
Mrs Fannin spoke to this item. She was keen for further development at the Outback in order to allow for better parking. Presently there were a number of business owners parking in the main street as they were uncomfortable parking in the Outback due to potential damage that may occur to their vehicles.
To determine the various property boundaries in the Outback, a map to be provided showing titles and easements.
Undertaking:
That Council staff provide a map of the Taihape Outback area which illustrates all titles and easements
Beautification to southern entrance to Taihape
Mrs Fannin was keen to have the southern entrance to Taihape tidied up. She suggested that shell rock be placed on the verge from the CBD to just before the rail bridge. It was suggested that this item be discussed as part of the LTP process.
Meeting dates
The Chair noted that the Board usually met every two months and was concerned about the proposed change to meet every three months. The Chief Executive confirmed that there had been no change to the Boards meeting schedule and how it was serviced by staff.
Undertaking: Council staff to email out an amended meeting schedule. 13 Future Items for the Agenda Mataroa Road Speed Restrictions 14 Next Meeting Wednesday 14 April 2021 – 5.30pm
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15 Meeting Closed ITEM 6 ITEM The meeting closed at 7.12pm
Confirmed/Chair: ______
ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT
Date: ______
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7 Follow up Action Items from Previous Meetings
ITEM 7.1 ITEM Author: Ash Garstang, Governance Administrator
Reason for Report
On the list attached are items raised at previous Taihape Community Board meetings that staff have followed up on. All items indicate who is responsible for follow up, and a brief status comment.
Attachments 1. Follow up Action Items from past TCB meetings
Recommendation That the report ‘Follow up Action Items from Previous Meetings’ be received.
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Follow-up Action: Person Assigned: Status Comment: Ms Prince to determine when the “Keep Clear Bus Stop” signage is to Gaylene Prince Road marking and signage will follow the be installed by the Kuku Street bus shelter. installation of the ramp. With Crimpy’s Contracting closing, a new contractor has been appointed and a work plan is being finalised with the new contractor.
Ms Prince to query the payment of $270.00 for the “Dog on Leash” Gaylene Prince This was incorrectly coded to the small project signage. There was some suggestion that this particular signage may fund. This amount will be journaled from this not have been requested by the Board. account. {action now closed} That Council staff provide a map of the Taihape Outback area which Gaylene Prince A map was provided to the Chairperson. illustrates all titles and easements {action now closed} Council staff to email out an amended meeting schedule. Ash Garstang Emailed Ann (Chair) 07 Apr 21 {action now closed} Previous Actions: Taihape Events Signage Boards - suggested that bollards may be Reuben Pokiha Discussions have taken place with Waka Kotahi re installed to prevent vehicles from damaging the grassed area around the protection of this area of land at the them. intersection of the State Highway and Otaihape Road as this is under their control. No resolution has been reached at this stage. Unfortunately bollards would not be acceptable from a State Highway perspective, staff will look at whether a guard rail is an option.
Upgrade to Outback Ann Abernethy / Tracey Hiroa To be discussed at June Taihape Community It was agreed that Mokai Patea Services be asked for their input into Gaylene Prince Board meeting. suitable plantings for the Taihape Outback which would tell a story from the past to the present.
That the Taihape Community Board determine the criteria for use of Michelle Fannin To be discussed at June Taihape Community the Taihape New World Information Board at their next workshop. Board meeting.
Mataroa Road speed restrictions Ann Abernethy To be discussed at April Taihape Community Board meeting. Tamatea Pokai Whenua Cairn Ann Abernethy To be discussed at April Taihape Community Board meeting.
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8 Chair’s Report
ITEM 8.1 ITEM Author: Ann Abernethy, Chair
As I began writing this report the words congratulation and celebration immediately came to mind
but unfortunately so did the word concern. Congratulations are extended to community members for their achievements and it is refreshing to be able to celebrate success after the uncertainty of the past twelve months. Congratulations must go to Curly Troon as a joint recipient of the Toyota Lifetime Legacy Award— well done Curly -, Taihape is proud of you. Congratulations to our other successful gumboot throwers—Kristin (a new New Zealand record again!)Dell, Janey and Stu—all national place-getters. The trusty gumboot has certainly put Taihape “on the map” as I recently answered a call from students at College Street Normal School Palmerston North who had entered a competition involving choosing an iconic landmark they liked. Yes ---they chose our gumboot!! A model to scale was required and so measurements were a necessity and a request for help came my way. Measurements were duly taken and forwarded much to the delight of students who commented on the “kindness of Taihape people”. I apologise for not attending Mokai Patea’s Big Day Out. I believe it was a great success but also highlighted some of the “shortfalls” of Kokako Street Pavilion 2. I met with the team of Mokai Patea to discuss ways of including Maori culture when planning projects to enhance our township. It was a meeting I thoroughly enjoyed and found most beneficial and I look forward to progressing with this. Thank-you all. I am pleased to report that the seat in Kaka Street has been installed and hopefully being well used. A Doggy Doo bin has been installed in the Hautapu River Park. Unfortunately there has been some silly behaviour and minor damage reported in the Robin Street Dog Park. Lasercraft has kindly donated a simple sign “Please respect our Dog Park” to be attached to the pedestrian gate, as a gentle reminder! Parking upgrades within the CBD and surrounding areas are to be discussed further while the Events boards and Notice boards remain on- going projects. I have spoken with Older and Bolder, the Friendship Group and with Keep Taihape Beautiful. I attended the LTP consultation meetings at Taihape town and the rural area of Mataroa. The township meeting had a very good attendance. Community concerns were clearly evident – the new amenities build, the future of the grandstand, housing, particularly for older residents and availability of land for building. In the rural area roading was of concern—the width and renewal of tarseal together with the negative impact of the ‘H’ stickered trucks. Other concerns are around education—the school buildings and the ex-College farm—please don’t make these a divisive issue, let’s work together for the betterment of our community and the future of our tamariki. Nga Mihi, Ann Abernethy (Chair)
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Recommendation 8.1 ITEM That the Chair’s Report be received.
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9 Mayoral Update
ITEM 9.1 ITEM Author: His Worship the Mayor, Andy Watson
Things have been exceptionally busy lately and I will try and deal with the major items in front of us at the moment.
1. Last week we had a series of meetings with communities to discuss the LTP (Long Term Plan). This consultation process is essentially about what Council’s vision is for the next 10 years, what work will be done and how will it be paid for. As previously reported this is the most difficult process, I have been involved in. Covid and the potential aggregation of the Three Waters (to be discussed later) have taken their toll on the limited staffing resources we have. Finalising the budgets for our Long Term Plan document has been difficult within this environment, all of which needs to be adopted by Council and approved by Audit. AuditNZ has also been challenged by its resourcing.
The consequence is that the Long Term Plan discussions have been held without the formal LTP Consultation Document which has not been ideal. I have offered to return to the communities to carry on the conversation over the final document once it is available. However, the Long Term Plan meetings have been about direction and assumed positions and I urge you to engage with your communities wherever possible over the LTP.
2. On 11 March several Councillors and staff had meetings in Palmerston North with the Zone 3 Councils. These are the Councils essentially representing the central North Island. At those meetings we were told more around the Three Waters. The Three Waters is the aggregation model possibilities for the supply and delivery of drinking water, waste-water and stormwater. I have reported on this previously and my comments at the time were that there was a need for public consultation within the LTP timeframes, however we didn’t have the information available as to what it may look like. The meeting on 11 March was the most informative of what has been a very long process so far. Unfortunately there are still many essential parts of the model that need to be developed. Some of the changes that we are now aware of are that instead of it being an “opt-in” model for Councils, it is now an “opt-out” model. In other words, we agree to the aggregation and if we don’t like it we have to formally opt out. This may seem like a very subtle distinction but the implication is that it will be nearly universally adopted. For the first time we got a look at where the boundaries of each new entity could lie and there was much discussion around whether those boundaries be territorial, catchment (i.e. river system boundaries) or aligned also to Iwi boundaries. One of the tentative models put forward interested me because it showed Northland as a standalone district. My personal interpretation of that would be that Government has been given a very clear steer that Auckland City may opt out. Auckland is of course our largest metropolitan authority by a very significant way and to gain efficiencies of provision of these services I would have thought it was essential that Auckland was part of it. However I am musing on my thoughts rather than established fact.
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We do now know that Government has said that the timeframes could be slightly longer
than first indicated which could allow for some consultation in an Annual Plan process next 9.1 ITEM year. We also know that if an authority has spent significant money to upgrade their plants and has a debt that if they offer not to opt out then the debt, along with the plants, would be transferred to any new authority. Government went to some length at the meeting to
provide protection around any new entity, stating that it could not be privatised and there would be a shareholding base.
So where are my principle concerns? They centre around the lack of knowledge but also the timeframes to allow consultation. Councils are routinely requested to attend meetings and briefings and our Chief Executive and staff are well informed as information becomes available. My principle worry is Iwi. They are very much part of this mix and it appears to me the consultation with them has been incredibly poor to date. Council has an engagement process with Iwi through Te Roopuu Ahi Kaa where representatives of each Iwi sit at the Council table. I suspect that they will end up saying that they don’t have a mandate to make a decision on behalf of their Iwi and that this consultation needs to back to the marae base or rohe base engagement process.
3. On 21 March the new Youth Council was put in place. I welcome the new Youth Councillors and unfortunately this year, while I was able to go to their Foundation Meeting, was not able to spend the entire weekend with them. I wish them well and it is up to Council and the community to involve them wherever we possibly can.
4. At the moment we are asked routinely to submit to a number of Regional Plans and Government positions. This is challenging with the resource base that we have available but incredibly important because if we don’t have our say at the time of submissions we are not party to the ongoing discussions that come out of those submissions. One example has been the need to submit to the Regional Transport Plan which sets priorities for the approval of Government funding within the greater region. I have asked the Chief Executive to submit to this, highlighting the Napier-Taihape Road, bus and commuter transport and the rail hub that we are developing in Marton. This submission will form part of the reports to Council and I would endorse its adoption.
5. There have been a large number of community type events at this time of year with planning of several more to come. I have attended the Rural Games in Palmerston North and been to events in Taihape such as the duck race. I commend organisations such as Matt Hobbs Plumbing that are using these events to raise funds for organisations like St Johns.
6. Lastly, I will finish with reporting on an 8am meeting held on 1 March on the Kuripapango boundary bridge between us and Hastings. To give an idea of scale of our district, for me to attend that meeting I needed to be on the road by 5.45am. The process around the bridge closure has not been perfect. Council was unaware of contracts that were put in place by Hastings District Council resulting in the road closure of the Gentle Annie for an extended period of time. My apologies go to the farmers and station owners on especially the Gentle Annie Road. The summer is of course the time when most of the transport related farm work takes place. The alternative route for a station like Ngamatea or Timahanga involves hundreds of extra kilometres of transport. A resultant Zoom call prior to the bridge closure oragnised by Hastings District Council Deputy Mayor Tania Kerr was appreciated by the
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owners and they focussed on “Where To From Here?” rather than seeking to place blame. I
ITEM 9.1 ITEM thank them for their attitude.
Andy Watson Mayor
Mayors Engagement March 2021 1 Kuripapango Bridge Powhiri for commencement of works 2 Online Climate Change Risk Assessment Workshop LTP Consultation Meeting with Pasifika Groups
3 Attended a Traffic Safety Meeting with residents around a subdivision Online TUIA Mayoral Training Workshop 4 Online Zone 3 Meeting Meeting re noise complaint issues on local worksite Onsite meeting at Ratana Playground 5 Zoom – Rural & Provincial Sector Meeting Opened an exhibition in Palmerston North
7 Met with ratepay in Sicely Street Attended Kohitangata Trust Meeting
8 Zoom – Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs Meeting Meeting with Taihape Area School Principal Meeting with Susan at Hautapu Pine Meeting with ratepayer at Taihape Town Hall Erewhon Rural Water Scheme Meeting Rotary Meeting
9 Fortnightly Teleconference Regional Chiefs’ Transport Matters Meeting with Oceania Healthcare LTP Consultation Meeting with Business Groups at Bulls Community Centre 10 Worked from Bulls Community Centre Te Matapihi Green Space Artwork Working Group Meeting LTP Workshop – Consultation Document Met with local business to discuss Marton Rail Hub project Attended Bulls Community Committee Meeting
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11 Attended Three Waters Reform Programme Workshop in Palmerston North Attended a meeting in Taihape to update on Memorial Park Amenities Facility 9.1 ITEM 12 Attended Duck Race in Taihape 15 Attended Breakfast Meeting with Mayor Helen Worboys
Attended judging of Bulls Community Centre (finalist in NZ Commercial Project Awards – as entered by Wells & Wadsworth) Attended monthly Marton Health Networking Meeting Attended Hunterville Rural Water Supply Management Sub-committee 16 Attended George Street Subcommittee Meeting Attended Marton Long Term Plan Consultation Meeting at Rangitikei College
17 Attended Makirikiri Flood Control Scheme Catchment Community Meeting Attended Marton Rail Hub – Project Board Meeting #3 Attended Bulls Community LTP Consultation Meeting at Bulls Community Centre
18 Attended Online Live Video LTP Consultation Meeting #1 19 Attended an MSD meeting in Whanganui to discuss MSD’s focus for the year Attended Mangaweka Community LTP Consultation Meeting Attended Central Districts Feilddays Connections VIP Event with Ministers
20 Attended Outstanding Women in Sport Function in Palmerston North 21 Attended Rangitikei Youth Council Meeting – Pukeokahu (as part of Youth Council weekend) Attended Scotts Ferry LTP Community Consultation meeting 22 Attended Pukeokahu Community LTP Consultation meeting 23 Attended Fortnightly Teleconference – Regional Chiefs’ Transport Matters To attend UCOL Manawatu Graduation Ceremony Awards in Palmerston North Attended Koitiata LTP Community Consultation Meeting 24 To attend online North Island Regional Passenger Rail Services Workshop Attended Hunterville LTP Community Consultation Meeting 25 Attended Audit Risk Committee Meeting Attended Finance/Performance Committee Meeting Attended Council Meeting To attend Business Hall of Fame Awards in Auckland 26 To potentially meet with Grey Power – LTP Consultation Meeting (tbc) 28 To attend Parewahawaha Marae for LTP Consultation Meeting To attend Moawhango Marae for LTP Consultation Meeting 29 To attend Taihape Community LTP Consultation Meeting
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30 To attend EM Joint Standing Committee Meeting in Palmerston North
ITEM 9.1 ITEM To attend Regional Transport Committee Meeting in Palmerston North To attend monthly RDC/Police Meeting To attend Civil Defence Emergency Management Declaration Exercise
To attend Online Live Video LTP Consultation #2 31 To attend Mataroa Community LTP Consultation Meeting
Recommendation That the ‘Mayoral Update – March 2021’ report be received.
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10 Reports for Decision
10.1 Speed limit for motorists on Mataroa Road / State Highway 1 Author: Ann Abernethy, Chair
ITEM
Description of issue:
10.1 The current speed limit on Mataroa Road/State Highway 1 is 70 kph.
This section of road is joined by Ruru Rd., Goldfinch Street and Puripuri Street. With the increase in the volume of traffic and in the number and size of heavy traffic residents have expressed concern when entering or exiting the road. This short section of road/highway has private residences, inclusive of a block of flats, three motels, a truck parking bay, a popular restaurant and a liquor store plus it borders the very popular Gumboot Park with many motorists stopping for photographs and/or to walk the Mt. Stewart track. Parking is very limited.
Resolution Sought: That the Taihape Community Board requests the Rangitikei District Council to negotiate with Waka Kotahi / NZTA and return the speed limit to 50kph.
Outcome: The speed limit on Mataroa Road is 50 kph resulting in less disturbance for residents and businesses together with increased safety.
Recommendations 1. That the report ‘Speed limit for motorists on Mataroa Road / State Highway 1’ be received. 2. That the Taihape Community Board committee recommends to Council that the Council negotiate with Waka Kotahi / NZTA in order to return the speed limit on Mataroa Road / State Highway 1 to 50 kph.
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11 Reports for Information
11.1 Cairn at Mataroa Road Author: Ann Abernethy, Chair
ITEM 11.1 ITEM
Reason for Report Ann Abernethy (the Chair) will provide a verbal report.
Recommendation That the ‘Cairn at Mataroa Road’ verbal report be received.
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11.2 Small Projects Grant Scheme update - April 2021 Author: Ash Garstang, Governance Administrator
1 Allocation
1.1 The amount of the 2020/21 Small Projects Grant Scheme for Taihape Ward is $5,379.
1.2 The allocation of the Small Projects Grant Scheme is for the period 1 July to 30 June each year. At its meeting on 29 February 2016, Council resolved to allow carry-forward from one financial year to the next of up to 100% of the annual allocation for any Committee’s/Board’s Small Projects Grant Fund, with the proviso that this be a specific resolution of the Committee/Board.
1.3 At its meeting 25 June 2020, Council resolved to carry-forward the full amount of unspent funds from the 2019/20 year of $5882.18 to the 2020/21 year due to COVID-19 and the inability of the Committee to hold meetings and make their own carry forward recommendations.
1.4 This gives a total allocation for the 2020/21 year of $11,261.18.
2 Breakdown
2.1 Payments made from the Small Projects Grant Scheme for the financial year 2020/21 are:
• Lock Box for both the AED box located at Taihape Swim Centre and the current AED box located at New World $1139.13 – Paid 30 Jun 20
• Installation of the lock boxes $198.00 – Paid 19 Oct 20
• Fence posts for dog park $54.34 – Paid 21 Sep 20
• B4 u dig ground survey for Dog Park Fence $139.00 – Paid 08 Oct 20
• Bill Nelson work completed $1985.86 – Paid 04 Nov 20
• Strainers and fence posts for Dog Fence $1110.44 – Paid 19 Oct 20
• Repair to AED cabinets outside Taihape Swim Centre $65.00 – Paid 11 Dec 20
• Dog Park Directional Sign $140.00 – Paid 23 Dec 20
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2.2 Credits made back into the Small Projects Grant Scheme (TCB) for the financial year 2020/21 are:
• St John, credit note for Taihape for AED units $780.80 – Received 30 Nov 20 • 3 Dog on Leash signs, credit for $270 – Received 16 Mar 21
Total money spent to date being $4,050.97.
3 Remaining Budget
3.1 This leaves a remaining budget for the 2020/21 financial year of $7,210.21.
Recommendation That the ‘Small Projects Grant Scheme Update – April 2021’ report be received.
12 Late Items
13 Future Items for the Agenda
14 Next Meeting
Wednesday, 16 June 21 at 5.30 pm.
15 Closed Meeting
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