Thursday 4 March 2021 6:00pm Raetihi Chambers 44 Seddon Street Raetihi - Ruapehu District Council
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WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD NOTICE OF MEETING A MEETING OF WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD WILL BE HELD AT THE RAETIHI CHAMBERS, 44 SEDDON STREET, RAETIHI ON THURSDAY 4 MARCH 2021, AT 6:00PM Members Chairperson: John (Luigi) Hotter Board Members: John Chapman Kay Henare Allan Whale Councillors: Vivienne Hoeta Rabbit Nottage Councillors (non-voting): Janelle Hinch Elijah Pue Mayor (non-voting): Don Cameron Clive Manley CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Roles and Powers of Community Boards The Community Board has already been delegated the task of co-ordinating rural reserves and hall committees. It also has a major input into the development of Council’s Long Term Plan. The Community Board’s prime objective is to be the interface between Council and the ratepayers and public of the Ward. Role of Community Boards The role of a Community Board is to (Section 52 Local Government Act 2002 [LGA]): (a) Represent and act as an advocate for the interests of the community. (b) Consider and report on all matters referred to it by the territorial authority, or any other matter of interest or concern to the community board. (c) Maintain an overview of services provided by the territorial authority within the community. (d) Prepare an annual submission to the territorial authority for expenditure within the community. (e) Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community. (f) Undertake any other responsibilities that are delegated to it by the territorial authority. Powers of Community Boards A Community Board shall perform such functions and duties and exercise such powers as are delegated to it by Council from time to time. Powers of Community Boards (Section 53 – LGA): 1 A community board has the powers that are: (a) Delegated to it by the relevant territorial authority in accordance with Clause 43 of Schedule 7 of the LGA. (b) Prescribed by the Order in Council constituting its community. 2 The powers of a Community Board prescribed by Order in Council expire at the close of six years after the Order comes into force. 3 Despite subsection (1), a community board may not: (a) Acquire, hold or dispose of property. (b) Appoint, suspend or remove staff. Powers Delegated to the Community Board by Council • The co-ordination of rural reserves and hall committees. • To allocate the approved budget for the following activities in the area: Footpaths programme; Parks and Reserves discretionary spend; Public information signage. • To approve: Temporary road closures for events (subject to administrative imperatives); Street names; Parades, collections and special uses of the roads; Changes to speed restrictions on local roads (subject to NZTA rules); Road closures.
WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD ORDER PAPER A MEETING OF WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD WILL BE HELD AT THE RAETIHI CHAMBERS, 44 SEDDON STREET, RAETIHI ON THURSDAY 4 MARCH 2021, AT 6:00PM PUBLIC BUSINESS Page 1 Apologies 2 Declarations of Interest: Notification from Elected Members of: 2.1 Any interests that may create a conflict with their role as an elected member relating to the items of business for this meeting; and 2.2 Any interests in items in which they have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest as provided for in the Local Authorities (Members’ Interests) Act 1968 3 Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement 5 of Standing Orders 4 Deputation: Paul Kinghan - Vodafone 6-9 5 Confirmation of Minutes: 4 February 2021 10 - 17 6 Temporary Road Closure – Raetihi Gutbuster 18 - 19 7 Capital Works and Members Request for Information 20 - 31 PUBLIC EXCLUDED BUSINESS 8 Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of 32 Board Business Please Note: The Reports attached to this Order Paper set out suggested resolutions only. These suggested resolutions do not represent Council policy until such time as they might be adopted by Council resolution. This Order Paper may be subject to amendment either by addition or withdrawal of items contained therein. Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 4 March 2021 Page 4
5 Report to: Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board Meeting Date: 4 March 2021 Subject: Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement of Standing Orders Purpose of Report 1.1 The purpose of this Report is to enable the Board to temporarily suspend Standing Orders in their entirety to allow Members and the Public to address the Board. Significance and Engagement 2.1 There is nothing in this Report that triggers the Significance and Engagement Policy. Public Forum Guidelines 3.1 The Community Board has adopted the following Public Forum Guidelines: (a) Five minutes speaking time will apply to each speaker or group. (b) Members of the public wishing to speak must advise the Community Board of the reasons and subject he/she wishes to address the Board a minimum of two clear working days prior to the meeting. (c) The Chair may refuse applications which are repetitious or offensive and may terminate a speaker in progress where the subject matter is disrespectful or offensive. (d) There are not to be criticisms of individual Board members or individual staff members. (e) The Public Forums are designed for people to speak about matters of interest to them to the Community Board. It is not intended that people should be questioning Board members on these occasions. However, Board members may ask questions of speakers to clarify their statements. Suggested Resolution(s) 1 That the Report on Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement of Standing Orders be received. 2 That, pursuant to Section 27(4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Board temporarily suspends Standing Orders in their entirety to allow Members and the public to address the Board. The Board received addresses as follows: RESOLVED That, pursuant to Section 27(4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Board reinstates Standing Orders in their entirety for consideration of the agenda. Liana Mua GOVERNANCE OFFICER
6 Report to: Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board Meeting Date: 4 March 2021 Subject: Deputation: Paul Kinghan - Vodafone Purpose of Report 1.1 The purpose of this report is to advise members that Paul Kinghan from Vodafone will be in attendance to speak on the proposed Telecommunication Facility in Ohakune. Significance and Engagement, Social Impact 2.1 SIGNIFICANCE This report does not trigger the Significance and Engagement Policy. Background 3.1 Vodafone wish to install a cell phone tower in Ohakune central town area to provide better coverage for users. 3.2 Vodafone has indicated a site on Mangawhero Terrace Extension opposite the entrance to Shannon Street as their preferred site. Although this space appears to be a green space amenity area, it is actually road reserve. 3.3 Council staff feel that this site may have too much of a high amenity value to be an acceptable site to the community. Discussion 4.1 Vodafone have gone back to the area to try and find some alternative locations. Set out below is the Vodafone assessment of a number of sites:
7 4.1.1 The search area (RED-Preferred area, BLUE-Secondary less preferred area) within which locating the new infrastructure could meet objectives. 4.1.2 Options that have been investigated and assessed against service objectives, planning rules, land availability/rights and community impact. 4.2 Listed below is a summary of options for each investigated sight: (a) Light pole replacement on Cnr Shannon Street and Arawa Street (not suitable). (i) 20m height required to clear the clutter and treeline (3rd sector to point SW) and provide the coverage to the far northern part of town. (ii) residential zoning, only permitted to go 3.5m above existing light pole (approx. 12m total). (iii) Close to residential dwellings. (b) Light pole replacement on Mangawhero Terrace opposite Snowberry Lane (potential). (i) 20m height required to clear the clutter and treeline (3rd sector to point SW) and provide the coverage to the far southern part of town (ii) Rural zoning on this side of road (residential opposite) allows up to 25m. HIRTB from residential boundary. Setback requirement from stream. (iii) Residential dwellings and vacant sections opposite pole location. (iv) Trees may provide screening backdrop. (c) Light pole replacement on Mangawhero Terrace opposite Shannon Street (selected location) (i) 20m height required to clear the clutter and treeline (3rd sector to point SW) and provide the coverage to the far northern part of town (ii) Rural zoning on this side of road (residential opposite) allows up to 25m. HIRTB from residential boundary. Setback requirement from stream. (iii) Motels opposite pole location. (iv) Good separation and screening from residential properties. (v) Existing overhead power and lighting infrastructure. (d) New pole in road at southern end of Mangawhero Street (not suitable) (i) 25m height required to clear the clutter and treeline (3rd sector to point SW) and provide the coverage to the far northern part of town, a treeline directly north would need to be cleared. (ii) Residential zoning. Setback requirement from stream. (iii) Residential dwellings across the road from the site with little screening. (e) New pole in road on Shannon Street (potential). (i) 20m height required to clear the clutter and treeline (3rd sector to point SW) and provide the coverage to the far northern part of town. On edge of the target area. (ii) Rural zoning on this side of road with future urban overlay (residential opposite) allows up to 25m. HIRTB from residential boundary. (iii) Lifestyle properties adjoining, residential dwellings on opposite side of road (iv) Need to select location with sufficient space in road verge and not in view line of dwellings. (f) Light pole replacement on Miro Street (not suitable) (i) 20m height required to clear the clutter and treeline (3rd sector to point SW) and provide the coverage to the far northern part of town. (ii) Residential zoning, only permitted to go 3.5m above existing pole. (iii) Vacant land adjacent, residential dwellings across the road. Deputation: Paul Kinghan - Vodafone 2
8 (g) New pole on vacant land on Miro Street (not suitable) (i) 20m height required to clear the clutter and treeline (3rd sector to point SW) and provide the coverage to the far southern part of town. (ii) Residential zone, not permitted. (iii) Land for sale or for future development. (h) New pole on vacant land on Ruapehu Street (not suitable) (i) 25m plus height would be required to get back into the coverage area clearing clutter and trees, it is far from the target area limiting effectiveness. (ii) Rural zoned with future urban overlay allows up to 25m. (iii) Land owner approached and advised land was in process of being sold and unlikely suitable for new owners plans. (iv) Challenging build unless close to road which further removes from the search area. (i) New pole in road on Ruapehu Street (not suitable) (i) 30m plus height would be required to get back into the coverage area clearing clutter and trees, it is too far from the target area to be effective. (j) River Road Industrial (not suitable) (i) 30m+ height would be required to get back into the coverage area clearing clutter and trees, it is too far from the target area to be effective. 4.3 Photographs of the type of cell phone pole intended are attached for members’ information. Suggested Resolution(s) 1 That the Report on Deputation: Paul Kinghan – Vodafone be received. 2 That the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board recommend Option _______ as the preferred site for a new cell phone tower. Margaret Hawthorne GROUP MANAGER COMMUNITY SERVICES Email address for point of contact: margaret.hawthorne@ruapehudc.govt.nz Attachments: Images of cell phone pole Deputation: Paul Kinghan - Vodafone 3
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10 Unconfirmed Unconfirmed WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD MINUTES A MEETING OF WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 37 AYR STREET, OHAKUNE ON THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2021, AT 6.01PM PUBLIC BUSINESS Present Board Members: John (Luigi) Hotter John Chapman Kay Henare Allan Whale Mayor: Don Cameron Councillors: Vivienne Hoeta David Nottage Councillors: Janelle Hinch (Non-voting) Elijah Pue Staff: Clive Manley Chief Executive Pauline Welch Group Manager, Customer Services Andrea Nicol Team Leader, Land Transport Liana Mua Governance Officer Roz Wilson Customer Services Officer Attendees: Weston Kirton Helen Cussins 1 Making and Attesting of Declarations John Chapman and Kay Henare made and attested their declarations as new members of the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board. Mayor Cameron welcomed them to the table. RESOLVED Moved: Whale Seconded: Cr Hoeta That the report on Making and Attesting of Declarations be received. Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 4 February 2021 Page 1
11 Unconfirmed Unconfirmed 2 Apologies No apologies were received. 3 Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest. 4 Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement of Standing Orders The Board Temporarily suspended Standing Orders in their entirety. RESOLVED Moved: Whale Seconded: Cr Hoeta 1 That the Report on Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement of Standing Orders be received. 2 That pursuant to section 21(4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Board temporarily suspends Standing Orders in their entirety to allow Members and the public to address the Community Board. Received addresses as follows: Weston Kirton spoke about the Horizon Regional Council’s Long Term Plan and its implications for the Ruapehu District and expressed his concerns with the funding of river management projects. Luigi congratulated Bruce Thompson on having been awarded a Queen Services Medal for service to the community. Cr Pue: • Will be meeting with Rebecca to discuss Property issues and will update the Board at the next meeting. • Spoke about Maori Wards and the recent bill from Hon Nanaia Mahuta. Cr Hoeta: • Welcomed and congratulated the new members Kay Henare and John Chapman. • Informed members of the Wild Food festival at the A&P show on the 20th February in Raetihi. Cr Hinch: • Inquired about Airbnb/Hotelier compliance and standards. • Inquired about King hive Beehives on Department of Conservation/kiwirail land. • Inquired about the removal of trees in the area. Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 4 February 2021 Page 2
12 Unconfirmed Unconfirmed • Reminded the Board and members of the public that Visit Ruapehu has some funding available for events. Cr Nottage spoke about the maintenance of shrubs and Horizons placing baffles in the rivers and streams to assist fish. Kay Henare thanked fellow members for the welcome and explained that she is looking forward to being on the Board. Mayor Cameron spoke about Maori wards and water meters. John Hotter requested information on the maintenance of the Ohakune Cemetery. Allan Whale expressed his support for the establishment of Maori Wards after discovering that Maori soldiers having returned home from the war were not gifted land alike others and were treated unfairly. John Chapman spoke about Maori Wards and the Hobsons pledge petition. RESOLVED Moved: Whale Seconded: Chapman That, pursuant to Section 27 (4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Board reinstates Standing Orders in their entirety for consideration of the Agenda. 5 Confirmation of Minutes: 5 November 2020 RESOLVED Moved: Whale Seconded: Cr Hoeta That the Public minutes dated 5 November 2020 be confirmed as a true and correct record. 6 Temporary Road Closure – Raetihi Christmas Carnival 2020 Members received a report seeking their retrospective approval for the Raetihi Christmas Carnival 2020 road closure application. The Team Leader of Land Transport spoke to this report and answered Members’ questions. RESOLVED Moved: Whale Seconded: Cr Hoeta 1 That the report on Temporary Road Closure Raetihi Christmas Carnival 2020 be received. Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 4 February 2021 Page 3
13 Unconfirmed Unconfirmed RESOLVED Moved: Whale Seconded: Cr Nottage 2 The Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board retrospectively approves the temporary closure of Seddon Street, Raetihi between 9am and 3pm on Saturday 12 December for the Raetihi Christmas Carnival 2020. 7 Heritage Buildings Members were informed of buildings, places and trees that have been identified as having heritage status worthy of protection through the Ruapehu District Plan. The Chief Executive spoke to the report and answered Members’ questions. Members were encouraged to contact staff about any items that need to be added to the list. RESOLVED Moved: Whale Seconded: Cr Nottage That the report on Heritage Buildings be received. 8 Capital Works and Members Request for Information Members were presented with an update on the planned capital works and other items of interest in the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board area in 2020/21. Relevant staff spoke to this report and answered Members’ questions. Key items discussed: R2: Ohakune-Mountain Road seal o Truck drivers are parking on the verge opposite Mangawhero. Need to talk to motel owners to enforce no parking on verge. R4: Ruapehu Road Rail Overbridge R8: Speed limits – Raetihi, Ohakune and Waiouru E1: Flood Modelling River Works E4: Ohakune Water Intake o Staff to inform Members on when the raw water line was last flushed and whether or not Council is abandoning road access to the intake. C3: Ohakune Swimming Pool Ablutions Block o Who is paying for the upgrades for Raetihi pool ablutions block? C6: Park Ave Reserve C4: Parapara Road Reserve Development C7: Raetihi Holiday Park Ablution Block C9: Raetihi Cemetery Extension o Consultation needs to be brought back to WWCB. C8: Ohakune Cemetery Extension o Can the paths be maintained? (old part of cemetery) C12: Raetihi Swimming Pool o Member requested an update on the feasibility study. Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 4 February 2021 Page 4
14 Unconfirmed Unconfirmed C17: Pipiriki playground O1: Future of Taumarunui Landfill o Add new item on Compostable areas for Raetihi/Ohakune o Emily to contact Cr Hinch on compostable brands o Emily to contact Cr Pue around signage on the recycling bins in Raetihi (specific types of plastic). O3: Security Cameras o Members requested an update for the next meeting Cr Nottage requested information around the cleaning of gutters and sumps. (Frequency and when it should be done). Cr Hinch requested that staff explore the option of new signage for the Mangawhero walkway. RESOLVED Moved: Whale Seconded: Cr Nottage That the Report on Capital Works and Members’ Requests for Information is received. 9 Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of Board Business RESOLVED Moved: Whale Seconded: Cr Hoeta 1 That the report on Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of Board Business be received. 2 That the public be excluded from the following part of the proceedings of the meeting. 3 That the general subject of each matter to be discussed while the public is excluded, the reason for passing the resolution in relation to each 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 are as follows: Ground(s) General Subject of under each matter to be Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter S48(1) for considered passing this resolution C1: Confirmation of The reason(s) for excluding the public is/are recorded in the Public 48(1)(a) Public Excluded Business Minutes of the meeting. Minutes: 5 November 2020 C2: Confidential Enable any local authority holding the information to carry on, without Briefing prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations). To maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank expressions of opinions by, or between, or to members of or officers or employees of any local authority, or any persons to whom Section 2(5) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 applies, in the course of their duty. To protect the privacy of natural persons. Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 4 February 2021 Page 5
15 Unconfirmed Unconfirmed This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of the Official Information Act 1982 as the case may require are listed above. There being no further business, the meeting concluded at 8:04PM. Dated at Raetihi this 4th day of March, 2021. John Hotter CHAIRPERSON Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 4 February 2021 Page 6
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18 Report to: Waimarino Waiouru Community Board Meeting Date: 4 March 2021 Subject: Temporary Road Closure – Raetihi Gutbuster Purpose of Report 1.1 The purpose of this report is to advise members of the proposed Road Closure application for the Raetihi Gutbuster 2021 event. Significance and Engagement, Social Impact 2.1 SIGNIFICANCE This report does not trigger the Significance and Engagement Policy. 2.2 SOCIAL IMPACT This report does not trigger the Social Policy. Background 3.1 An application was received from Raetihi Promotions Charitable Trust for the Temporary Road Closure of Seddon Street between Duncan and Balance Streets, Raetihi between 8:30am and 4pm on Sunday 4 April 2021 for the Raetihi Gutbuster 2021 event. Discussion 4.1 The application was received on 19 January 2021; ten weeks ahead of the event. Therefore, the road is able to be closed under the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965. 4.2 Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965 notice is hereby given that Ruapehu District Council, for the purpose of holding the Raetihi Gutbuster, is proposing to close Seddon Street Raetihi, between Duncan and Ballance Streets on Sunday 4 April between the times of 8:30am and 4pm. 4.3 The Traffic Management Plan has been submitted and is in the process of being approved. 4.4 The proposed closure was advertised in the Ruapehu Bulletin on Wednesday 27 January 2021 and posted on the Council Facebook page on the same date. 4.5 Any person affected by the closure had until 4pm on Friday 12 February 2021 to lodge their notice of objection to the Council, in writing. 4.6 No objections were received. 4.7 The final road closure information will be advertised in the Ruapehu Bulletin on Wednesday 24 March 2021.
19 Suggested Resolution(s) 1 That the report on Raetihi Gutbuster Event - Temporary Road Closure be received. 2 That the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board approves/does not approve the Temporary Road Closure of Seddon Street, between Duncan and Balance Streets, for the Raetihi Gutbuster Event on Sunday 4 April 2021 from 8.30am-4.00pm. Nikki Fieldes TECHNICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR Email address for point of contact: andea.nicol@ruapehudc.govt.nz Temporary Road Closure – Raetihi Gutbuster 2
20 Report to: Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board Meeting Date: 4 March 2021 Subject: Capital Works and Members Request for Information Purpose of Report 1.1 The purpose of this Report is to provide an update on the planned capital works and other items of interest in the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board area in 2020/21. Significance and Engagement 2.1 This report does not trigger the Significance and Engagement Policy. Discussion 3.1 WORKS 3.1.1 The list is a combination of contracted items and other items that Members have displayed an interest in. Other items can be added to the list on request. 3.2 ROADING Subject Action taken Target Completion R1 Mangateitei Design status Report to Railway Over Design underway, Kiwi Rail approval in principle has Council Bridge been received and approval to work around lines is Early 2021 being sought. Land owner agreement achieved for proposed alignment. Bridge June 2022 Timing and funding (dependant on Project was included in 2018 LTP but not progressed funding) as it was not funded by Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency). Applying for funding in 2021/22 year; subject to LTP and WK approval. Board support A report will go to Council on funding risks and options. This will include Board’s recommendation to approve the work. R2 Pavement Rimu Street seal extension: Jilesen Group April 2021 Rehabilitation establishing site and beginning earthworks this month. Site will be completed by end of April. Ohakune Mountain Road RP 13km: The hairpin February grade realignment has been sealed prior to Asphaltic 2021 concrete being laid. Minor surface damage from doughnuts has occurred. Run out areas will not be sealed but left to revegetate as per our ongoing Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Conservation. Chip left in kerb will be removed once AC is laid.
21 Subject Action taken Target Completion The hot mix asphalt surfacing is programmed for late February/early March. The roundabout at the corner of Shannon Street and Miro Street will be surfaced at the same time. The manholes were raised in December in advance of this work, so they would be at the right level for final surface. Slumping above the hairpin is occurring as the hillside is slowly moving. Guardrail and gabion work in the new financial year will address this. R3 Wilding Council is carrying out some tree removal with the June 2021 Vegetation Worker redeployment funding approved from the Provincial Development Unit throughout the District. R4 Ruapehu Bridge status Report Road Rail Regularly inspected. Board has raised risk of users Early 2021 Overbridge overloading bridge. Police have carried out patrols. Bridge Design status June 2022 Design underway, Kiwi Rail approval in principle has (dependant on been sought. funding) Timing and funding Project was included in 2018 LTP but not progressed as it was not funded by Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency). Applying for funding in 2021/22 year; subject to LTP and WK approval. Board support A report will go to Council on funding risks and options. This will include Board’s recommendation to approve the work. R5 Matahiwi 16 T GVM suspension requires upgrading for Atihau On Hold Bridge forest harvest. Investigation beginning to secure advanced funding for the project as a regional improvement project. Project on hold while alternative funding sources are sought. Negotiation between NZTA and Atihau now progressed as part of SH 4 realignment options. R6 Minor Clyde’s Access ford approach seal completed. June 2021 Improvements Clyde’s / Matapuna Road intersection seal completed. Makino Road intersection and bridge approach to be sealed over summer. R7 Crossing Discussion with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Safety June 2021 points, State Manager in September regarding the four potential Highway 1, crossing points. Waiouru Waka Kotahi are considering crossing points outside Z Petrol station and Rustic as well as retrofitting the existing crossing outside Oasis. This work will be subject to funding and may need to be staged over a number of years. The Agency is hopeful that some work may be able to be carried out this year, using unspent funds. The priority is to retrofit the existing Oasis crossing, then install the one outside Z, then Rustic last. Capital Works and Members Request for Information 2
22 Subject Action taken Target Completion That will give a crossing point at both ends of town and in the middle. The form of crossings are being considered by Waka Kotahi. Some parks will need to be removed when the new crossings are installed. Council may need to extend footpaths in the vicinity. R8 Speed limits – Waka Kotahi are reviewing State Highway 4 at present Consultation Raetihi, for consistency. They have indicated that the timeline likely to be Ohakune and for public consultation may be in first half of 2021. This early in 2021 Waiouru may be subject to change. The areas for change that Ruapehu is advocating for are: • Ohakune - extension of 50km/hr speed limit on SH49 east of Ohakune to Ruapehu Road. • Raetihi – extension of 50km/hr speed limit to south of Raetihi • Waiouru – lowering of 70km/hr speed limit through ‘main street’. R9 Petition to Speed counters were installed by the playground for a June 2021 install speed fortnight in July. They recorded speeds between 7 am bumps in and 7 pm. Pipiriki It was found that the average speed was 38km/hr, with 85% of vehicles travelling below 52km/hr. There are 120 vehicles per day on the road and the narrow alignment helps to provide a slower environment. In order to maintain the slow speed environment, we recommended that threshold fences be installed on Pipiriki Raetihi Rd and Whanganui River Road with “Slow Tamariki” signs. Speed bumps are not recommended as the roads are collector roads and on a slope. There isn’t enough site distance to allow traffic to slow in time. This was presented at the Pipiriki Community Hui on 8 October. The threshold treatment will be installed before winter. R10 Waiouru Member’s request to consider providing for trucks that Funding Truck Parking park in Waiouru off Rangipo Street. Officers are request – considering the idea of including this as a project in the June 2021. Long Term Plan 2021/31, with investigation funding in 2021/22. Project would likely need to be funded with a partner. R11 Mangaehuehu Bridge sign is incorrectly spelled on one name plate. Bridge sign Request passed on to Waka Kotahi R12 Speed of Speed limit heading off Mountain Road and into the Complete vehicles Junction. This can be a dangerous area and the passing installation of judder bars or a slowdown sign should Capital Works and Members Request for Information 3
23 Subject Action taken Target Completion through be investigated. ‘50km/hr ahead’ signs have been Ohakune installed prior to passing Ngati Rangi office for downhill Mountain traffic. Road Junction R13 Verge Investigation into options to address truck parking June 2021 damage issues on Mangawhero Terrace extension causing Mangawhero verge damage. Parking bay to be installed next to Extn Terrace Extn and fenced to stop further encroachment. & Shannon Monitor on Shannon Street. St. 3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL Subject Action taken Target Completion E1 Flood Modelling Horizons Regional Council have commenced their meeting June 2021 River Works with key stakeholders. Council and Horizons have agreed to have a regular meeting around drainage issues to look at opportunities to collate our responses. Two such meetings have been held between Council. Awaiting response from Horizons. Waters Manager has a site meeting with Horizons 22 June 2020. Water modelling planned for this financial year 20/21 for Ohakune, Raetihi, National Park and Owhango. This proposal is pending approval from RDC Tenders Committee, meeting date 19 Feb. E2 Government RDC has submitted an application to the new Government June 2021 Freshwater Freshwater Improvement Fund for the upgrade of Ohakune Improvement and Raetihi Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), and Fund for support of the Whangaehu Catchment Accord (a group established to protect and enhance the Whangaehu water catchment). RDC is one of many applicants from around the country. The catchment was successful at getting some funding through the Regional Council. The Nga Wai Ora O Te Whangaehu Freshwater Improvement project will cost $1.68 million, with $590,000 secured Freshwater Improvement Funding from MFE over three years: for 60 km fencing to prevent stock access, riparian planting of 12,000 native plants, five fish pass repairs and 10 community-led restoration projects. Horizons have signed with the government to uplift the money and spend it over the next three years. The Government agreement requires a governance group and Mayor Don Cameron is council’s representative on this group. The quality of the project was very high and they had some ambitious goals. The governance group met and allocated funding to community groups against their criteria. The first governance reports have been submitted to MFE and expected targets have been met. Ruapehu continues to co-ordinate the wider Whangaehu Catchment group and are gathering information around works being undertaken in the catchment. A Governance meeting which covered the actions against targets for Riparian fencing, planting, fish pass improvements and community projects. Projects goal appear to be on track. The work programmed has been split across three years so there remain opportunities for more work across all the categories so please spread the word to those who might wish to participate. In general the works programme is being delivered to budget. Horizons Capital Works and Members Request for Information 4
24 Subject Action taken Target Completion Regional Council have established a Whangaehu Catchment group. E3 Visitor Council has sought funding for a feasibility study of a joint June 2021 Infrastructure wastewater treatment plant between Ohakune and Raetihi Funding with Land passage. This will provide for the increasing environmental requirements being signalled by the Government. The feasibility study funding has been accepted by Government. At this stage, funding has been allocated for GHD to undertake a feasibility study for a combined WWTP for Raetihi and Ohakune. Land parcel options to be presented to project steering group 23 September then to Iwi and stakeholders. Awaiting feedback from local Iwi. Waters have earmarked funding to undertake feasibility study for vermiculture (worm farming) in the area. The final report is in draft, awaiting response from interested parties. E4 Ohakune Water Council is seeking new money to fund increase in capacity June 2021 Intake which is out for public consultation. Also Council has applied to the Tourism Infrastructure Fund for the funding part of the plant. Council has secured funding and has consulted with the Community as part of the requirements. The first stage of planning for the upgrade of the Ohakune Water Treatment Plant has commenced with GHD drawing up a procurement plan. Veolia to develop and design. A site visit to the Ohakune raw water intake site was planned for 30 April with Iwi representatives however this has been changed to an online meeting. Construction has not started. Site visit this month (May 2020) to Ohakune Water Intake with Council, Iwi and GHD. Adhering to social distancing guidelines with group size restricted to 10, no shared food and separate vehicles. Comments made in the Environmental Assessment indicate the design and location of the raw water line requires further understanding of the significance that Tongariro National Park is a world heritage site. Next Project Steering Group meeting scheduled for 4 August with progress report #2 due to MBIE on 31 August. New resource consents required for additional reservoir and water intake increasing project costs and impacting delivery timeline. Traverse Environmental are working on the resource consent for this site and the water intake that is currently located within the Tongariro National Park. Ohakune Water Treatment Plant upgrade – construction is yet to start. Ongoing negotiations between GHD, RDC Veolia including site expansion. Cheal Consultants have become involved to prepare the first stage of civil works for this site. MBIE ordered an independent review of this project. Morrison Low are undertaking this review. E5 New Zealand The New Zealand Defence Force in Waiouru is also June 2021 Defence Force working toward a new Water Safety Plan and Council has been invited to assess its risk matrix development, providing input around the Waiouru township reticulation works. Council attended a meeting in December to further the water safety plan and discuss general works between the organisations. High-level discussions around levels of service for the whole community of Waiouru (public and army) were held. NZDF are in the process of seeking a new resource consent for the abstraction of water. Council is providing assistance with this process. Pattle Delamore Partners are working with NZ Defence Force on upgrades to the water supply network and water treatment plant at Capital Works and Members Request for Information 5
25 Subject Action taken Target Completion the Waiouru Military Base. The work is in the preliminary design stage and includes a second outflow from the base water treatment plant to the township that increase redundancy and security of supply. A replacement water meter to be installed on the outflow of the WTP. The NZDF also intend to upgrade their WWTP. September 2020 water meter replaced for the town supply, works undertaken on the water intake dam and conditional assessments of water meters completed. Recent operational issues experienced at this plant with sewer overflows. Combined site visit Waters and Veolia being arranged. Preliminary works have been completed including new meters and upgrading the connection. No update regarding a second outflow. 3.4 COMMUNITY PROPERTY Subject Action taken Target Completion C1 Re-pile Soil test shows that re-piling will require much deeper July 2022 Ohakune foundations than existing, work will now consist of subfloor Railway bracing and fireplace removal or strengthening in line with Station earthquake assessment recommendations. Awaiting advice from Heritage New Zealand. Cost to do the work is more than the budget, report to go to Council to make a decision on the work required. Further information is being sought regarding work required to bring building up to 34% New Building Standards (NBS) or 67% NBS to inform report. A proposal by AECOM for a detailed seismic investigation to be carried out on the Railway Building has been received for consideration. It is proposed to seek feedback from the community on the future of the building due to the indicative high cost of remedial work and seek a recommendation to Council from the Board at its August meeting. A report will be presented at the August WWCB meeting for a recommendation to Council as to whether the Community Board wish to see the building upgraded to meet new building standards as defined by the Building Act. The community has been made aware of the issues facing the Ohakune Railway Station Building on Council Facebook page. Report went to Council on 12 September to request funds be spent on detailed seismic assessment. Council resolved to seek approval from Heritage NZ for the permanent removal of the chimneys. Letter to Heritage NZ has been sent. A detailed seismic assessment was also approved to be undertaken. This will be requested once a response from Heritage NZ is received around the chimneys. Heritage NZ has responded with a recommendation for the chimneys to remain and be strengthened. Council will now arrange for a detailed seismic assessment to be undertaken. Engineering firm to undertake site inspection before end of November. Engineering staff from Miyamoto International NZ Ltd have inspected the site and are in the process of undertaking a Detailed Seismic Assessment (DSA). DSA report received Capital Works and Members Request for Information 6
26 Subject Action taken Target Completion from Miyamoto. Some points to be clarified before progressing further. Awaiting clarification from Miyomoto. Response received from Miyomoto and Council considering information and next step. Miyomoto proceeding with estimate of costs for concept strengthening design. Quote received for detailed design however will await costs for strengthening before proceeding. Strengthening estimate received and being taken to management to consider next steps. Following Miyomoto checking status of platform canopy connections and piles in the first week of September a report will be prepared to update WWCB. Miyomoto has reported that the existing connections between the platform canopy and main building are satisfactory however may require some minor maintenance. The building piles, in their opinion, do not require any replacement however connections do need to be put in place between the piles and the bearers. Council awaits an updated strengthening price estimate based on the above observations. Advised that cost for connection of piles will have minimal effect on strengthening price estimate. Report to be provided at future meeting to update WWCB on findings. Miyamoto have submitted revised DSA and updated strengthening price estimate. Working through final queries with Miyamoto with aim to have report to WWCB in June. The DSA has been passed on to Heritage NZ for comment. Communication to KiwiRail has requested whether they will contribute to costs of strengthening the rail platform canopy, which is owned by them. Miyamoto have been asked for costs for an alternative option to lightweight replicas to complete information on strengthening options for the chimneys. Council has delayed the report to WWCB until these parties have responded. Heritage NZ has recommended Council engage the services of a Conservation Architect to work with Miyamoto on a suitable method for strengthening the chimneys. A Conservation Architect has been contacted and a cost estimate to get to the detailed design phase provided. Contact has been established with KiwiRail. Architect has completed a review of the station building and now working with Miyomoto on a strengthening concept in line with the heritage values for the building. Site visit arranged for beginning of August. Site visit by Miyomoto has found spiral chimney strengthened following fire in 2006 does not meet earthquake standards and therefore will require further strengthening work. Variation provided to Council for additional cost for this work. Variation signed by Council for Miyomoto to include design for strengthening of spiral chimney in scope of works with conservation architect. First draft for strengthening concept for chimneys received and under review by Conservation Architect. Revised strengthening concept for chimneys received incorporating suggestions from Conservation Architect. First draft of Capital Works and Members Request for Information 7
27 Subject Action taken Target Completion strengthening concept costs received. Clarifications being sought from Miyomoto. Strengthening concept costs to bring chimneys to 67% NBS and building in its entirety up to 34% NBS finalised. Report to come to WWCB meeting. C2 Raetihi Contact is being made with all known interest groups with July 2023 Revitalisation a request for information on projects that have either been Project identified but yet to be funded and progressed, or that have been started. This will provide a better understanding of who is doing what and where assistance from Council/Community Board can be delivered to support these community initiatives. C3 Ohakune Budget of $30,000 for either seed funding for bigger July 2025 Swimming community project or an upgrade of existing facilities. Pool Ablutions Report to be brought to WWCB in future months. WWCB Block approved use of budget as seed funding for larger upgrade to Ohakune pool complex on 7 March 2019. Decisions for what this will include awaiting outcome of Ohakune town assessment. Ohakune 2000 Inc. meeting with Council mid- June to engage in Town Assessment. Council contracted pool operators, Community Leisure Management (CLM), have offered to meet with both Ohakune and Raetihi community representatives and develop concept plan for both pools. CLM met on site with both Raetihi and Ohakune community groups and are in the process of putting together a feasibility plan for development of both pools. CLM are making good progress with the development of proposals for the future of the Ohakune & Raetihi pools. There has been extensive consultation with interests in both towns including community, business and iwi groups as well as the immediate neighbours in Ohakune. Some clear ideas about the future of each facility have been developed, which now need to be aligned with other proposals, (in Raetihi), and expressed in concept form. Elements of a draft feasibility have been prepared, but preliminary design and costing work is required to complete this. Lines Company replacement of old power meter has highlighted issue with safety of wiring in switchboard. Electrical quote being sought to replace switchboard. Information not forthcoming from Lines Company has held up quote to replace power meter. Contractor instructed to exclude costs from Lines Company so that he can progress quote. Quote received to replace power meter. Due to significant cost budget will be made available in the LTP. Covid has impacted on the ability of CLM to progress the feasibility study for Ohakune and Raetihi pools, however they remain confident that they can produce a good independent study for the community to consider. CLM will forward a summary of progress on the study to Officers by the end of February. C4 Parapara Budget available of $10,000 to be allocated by WWCB after July 2021 Road Reserve discussions with community. Raetihi Promotions Development presented WWCB with a project proposal for using available funding for a cultural gateway entrance to the Makotuku Walkway. The proposal was approved subject to a plan being provided to WWCB for funding required to complete the project. Seeking further information from Raetihi Promotions to inform report to enable final decision prior to end of financial year. Council has agreed to carry over funds to next financial year to enable more time for Capital Works and Members Request for Information 8
28 Subject Action taken Target Completion further funding to be found and proposal to be confirmed. Raetihi Promotions have been in contact with a proposal for use of these funds. They are in the process of taking the proposal to iwi prior to bringing to WWCB. Have asked for update from Raetihi Promotions for proposal for use of funds. C5 Tangiwai Budget of $15,000 for the ongoing development of the July 2023 Reserve reserve, as required by the Tangiwai Committee. A series Development of meetings have been held to discuss landscape designs. No progress expected until external funding is gained. C6 Park Ave There is an opportunity to develop a stormwater retention July 2021 Reserve area on the Park Avenue Reserve area. This will be developed in conjunction with HRC flood evaluation works, stormwater models and engagement of what the community wish to see around stormwater. A report will then be brought to Community Board and Council. Council has requested information from Horizons on this project. Possibly to become part of subdivision process with costs borne by developer. C7 Raetihi Site meeting held on 17 July 2019 to go over complaints July 2021 Holiday Park and outstanding issues from the construction. List of issues Ablution Block being worked through by staff. Fortnightly meetings set to progress number of actions being addressed. Plumber and Builder engaged to address number of smaller issues around door handles and taps. The taps in the public toilets have been changed to timer taps to ensure taps are not left running using the hot water and causing additional expense. Toilet consumable units in the Holiday Park ablution block have been fastened to the wall with screws to ensure they remain in place. Having the gas setup made compliant has been prioritised and a quote has been received to undertake this work. Quote accepted for reinstatement of electricity to caravan sites, installation of heating in shower cubicles and to fit time to control heating unit in drying room. Electrical work completed and working well. Pipework for water supply to building has been upgraded to larger diameter which has improved water pressure considerably. Guests have been very complimentary. Gas has been signed off as being compliant by Envirohaz. Arrangements being made with supplier to install one 120kg and one 45kg gas cylinder for insitu filling. Gas cylinders for insitu filling are installed and in use. Stormwater disposal, landscaping and upgrade to car parks will be carried out in next financial year due to significant cost. Remaining to be completed are stormwater disposal works, landscaping and upgrade of the car park area and addressing an issue with the drying room door which was hung incorrectly. The suppliers and building contractor are in discussion as to who is responsible for fixing this. The stormwater and car park works have been delayed until next financial year due to the significant cost. A contractor has been scheduled to undertake Stormwater works around the new Ablution Block. Managers of Holiday Park have agreed that drying room door should remain as is as changing the hinges to other side would create other issues. Stormwater works to be completed before end October. Services locates carried out. Awaiting contractor availability to complete work. Contractor rescheduled work to commence before end of February. Capital Works and Members Request for Information 9
29 Subject Action taken Target Completion C9 Raetihi New project 2019/20. Locations for a new site are being July 2021 Cemetery explored and expected to have some direction by July Extension 2020. Suitability of use of section of Reserve alongside existing cemetery on State Highway being investigated. New site is expected to be selected by completion date. Budget to purchase land (if necessary) is in the 2021/22 financial year. C10 Ruatiti Domain New project 2019/20 (budget $81,600). Site visit to be December Toilet Upgrade arranged for November 2019. Site confirmed. Awaiting 2021 plans of cycleway toilets to compare with other options. Quotes have been received. C11 Waiouru New project 2019/20, need to discuss with community: July 2021 Playground location, budget ($30,600) and timeframes. Meeting to be arranged with representatives of community to discuss site (during May). Meeting for input from community held 23 July. Community favour area behind police station. Police have offered additional area behind public toilets which would provide a larger area for a playground if this site were chosen. First subcommittee meeting has been held, contact with NZ Police needs to happen. C12 Raetihi Added by request of WWCB. CLM are developing a July 2025 swimming pool proposal for the future of the Raetihi pool and a draft feasibility study is in the process of being prepared. Quote sought to fence off outdoor area of pool which has been opened up to enable the Makotuku Walkway to be completed. Two quotes received to complete fence and contractor awarded job. Work underway. Fence completed. Quote being sought to remove old fence on other side of walkway. Old fence removed. Covid has impacted on the ability of CLM to progress the feasibility study for Ohakune and Raetihi pools, however they remain confident that they can produce a good independent study for the community to consider. CLM will forward a summary of progress on the study to Council by the end of February. C13 Ohakune Safety for walkers exiting Mangawhero Walkway onto Old March 2021 Junction Station Road is an issue, along with vehicle speeds heading towards the Junction – site visit held on 26 May 2020. Issue moved to Community Property section. Decision made to realign the entrance to the walkway to allow for safer crossing. Staff to work with the Walkway Committee to complete the work. Boundary has been marked out, quote received to complete the work. Sightlines at Railway Row – vegetation has been removed, however could come back another few metres to further improve sightlines. Waiting for response from Atihau regarding moving fence line. C14 Accessible Proposals requested from Ohakune Inc and Raetihi June 2021 Walkway Promotions for use of funds for report to WWCB 1 Oct 2020/21 Meeting. Report on agenda for this meeting. $16,874.36 awarded to Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park Trust (OCAPT) for extension of walkway at Carrot Park and $6,521.36 to Raetihi Promotions Charitable Trust (RCPT) to continue Makotuku Walkway. Outstanding $1,555.36 for Makotuku Walkway to be taken from Parks & Reserves Budget and residual money of $4,361.09 to be used to fund difference. OCAPT and RCPT notified. Funds provided to OCAPT and extension of Ohakune Carrot Park walkway underway. First section of walkway at Carrot Park Capital Works and Members Request for Information 10
30 Subject Action taken Target Completion completed. The base of the next section has been prepared and the paths will be laid sometime soon. C15 Ohakune $10,000 available in 2020/21 Financial year. June 2021 Drinking Fountains C16 Seal Ohakune Quote being sought to seal driveway of Moore Street Flats. June 2021 Flats Driveway Quote received and being considered. Job placed on hold until outcome of Community housing hui known. C17 Pipiriki Added by request of WWCB. Pride of Place application December Playground successful which will allow community to have glass 2020 cleared from bank alongside playground and bank be January 2021 barked and planted with natives. Contractor scheduled. March 2021 Quote being sought to complete post and rail fence separating public toilet carpark from playground to match fencing done by Trust at marae entrance at top of playground. Quote accepted and contractor expects to complete fence by end of January. Contacted delayed due to other work commitments. New timeframe has contractor attending before end of February. 3.5 OTHER ITEMS Subject Action Taken Target Completion O1 Future of Actions over June have been finalising food waste bin and Taumarunui Taumarunui compostable liner purchasing. Target delivery is liners in Landfill now Landfill August with bins now scheduled for first week in closed with September after which roll out to householders on new contracts kerbside collection. Still awaiting to hear from funding in place and application for hot composting unit from Ministry of operating for Environment but preparations for construction in kerbside progress. Information on changes in service being collections prepared for brochure distribution and communication and transfer through all channels over August and September. station New contracts on track to commence 5 October with operations. closure of landfill 4 October. Information on new services 2021 focus will be in an information brochure to be dropped in all will be on letterboxes mid September. Dates have now been education and confirmed for the commencement of the new kerbside waste collection for both pink bags, recycling and food waste. minimisation These will be advertised through all channels including a brochure delivered with the new food waste bins scheduled for the weekend of 10 and 11 October. The new kerbside pick up days for pink bags, recycling and foodwaste bins will start from 19th October. The closure of the current active landfill cell on 4 October will result in Taumarunui site becoming a Transfer Station only with the main change being disposal of rubbish at a new transfer facility which is a concrete pad with bunkers. Waste disposal fees also increase from 5 October 2020. There will be no change to the current free disposal of recycling, steel, cardboard etc. O2 Ore Ore Slip In November 2017, Whanganui District Council was Ongoing contacted by a local landholder about a slip threatening to block the Mangawhero River at Matahiwi. A webcam was installed by Horizons so real-time monitoring could occur. Horizons installed a low flow-monitoring device at the Matahiwi Track bridge so if the slip was to come down the monitoring device would trigger. The device Capital Works and Members Request for Information 11
31 Subject Action Taken Target Completion automatically warns Council, police, upstream and downstream property owners via cell or landline. The major threat would be the YMCA camp downstream and plans are in place for the camp. It is now a wait and see situation. This has slowly failed but is letting water through. The state highway 4 slip is monitored separately through NZTA. O3 Security The CCTV project Phase 1 was completed the first week Ongoing Cameras in December 2019 and went live. Systems were upgraded in BP, TCD and iSite. Also a new monitoring PC was installed at the Ohakune Police station. RDC have been unable to get a commitment or resolution from TLC on the mounting of CCTV equipment to their poles. The IT manager has met with the local police and Alpine security to discuss Police requirements and the refurbishment of the current cameras. There is another meeting on the 18th of February between all parties to discuss and finalise requirements for a quotation for the work to be carried out. O4 Proposed Preparing for roll out of communications and community 2025 Raetihi engagement and consultation. Participation and Community Hub connection with community at Raetihi Christmas Parade went very well and the remainder of the consultation phase of the project will be ramped up from early 2021. Suggested Resolution(s) That the Report on Capital Works and Members’ Requests for Information be received. Clive Manley CHIEF EXECUTIVE Capital Works and Members Request for Information 12
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