This summary of the Raglan Community Board agenda for their meeting on November 8 at 2pm was prepared by John Lawson of Whaingaroa Environmental Defence Inc. 51 Cliff St, Raglan 07 825 7866 email johnrag@vodafone.co.nz
The first 52 pages of the 275 page agenda (220MB as it has reverted to lots of graphics, rather than text) cover standing orders, code of conduct, etc. The rest of the agenda includes –
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Date and time of meetings – “Members should be aware that the Council calendar is very full and it is difficult to suggest constructive alternatives to the status quo. It is also noted that the status quo works well, so there is no real need to change it”!
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Sewage – 17 spills and 97 pumping station call outs in year to August.
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Electric car charging point – “WEL are wanting to proceed with the site” beside Plunket.
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Traffic – 6 pages of average daily traffic counts on local roads, though there are some inconsistencies, as in these examples –
Road
from
to
traffic
date
Main Rd
SH23 (50kph sign)
Manukau Rd
5,227
23/11/2015
Main Rd
Manukau Rd
Cross St
6,873
1/04/2016
Main Rd
Cross St
Robertson St
4,614
13/08/2015
Cross St
Main Rd
Upper Cross St
163
23/03/2007
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Placemaking – revised report says the “concept relates to public open spaces . . . a project agreement will be provided to applicants outlining all details of how the project is to be undertaken”.
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Raglan Naturally – Raglan Naturally and Hamilton and Waikato Tourism meeting on 3 Nov. Interim Steering Group aim to provide a Consultation Draft in Feb, when RCB “can appoint the Raglan Naturally Steering Group who will be responsible for the finalising and implementation of consultation, to commence by Autumn 2017.”
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T-Bar Swings in playgrounds – will be replaced by late Jan.
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Grass Verge Policy adopted by Council and being implemented from Nov.
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Wharf railings to be replaced “in the next few weeks once a contract has been awarded”.
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Broken seat by Marine Pde boat ramp – “Seat was repaired, but then it was removed the following day . . . Repair was never requested, only removal. New benches are on order”!
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Discretionary fund has $17,989, but this month’s applications total $24,660 – the Arts Council wants $10,000 for an extension, Soundsplash wants $6,024 for generator lighting, Environment Centre wants $5,074 for Plastic Free Raglan, Lions Club want $1,775 for New Year’s Eve parade, Chamber of Commerce want $1,000 for a Christmas light competition, Mountain Bike Club wants $787 for Wainui Reserve mountain bike track maps. Next deadline for applications 3 Feb.
Should WED be taking up these, or any other issues missing from the agenda, such as the bus contract, stormwater infiltration and sewage education workshop, Community Response Plan, glyphosate, Trails Strategy, Coastal Reserves Committee minutes of Mon. 12 Sep, volunteer worker safety, youth representation on RCB, or SH23 safety plans?
Friends of Wainui’s Panorama of Raglan calendar 2017 is on sale for $15 in the Bookshop, Whaingaroa Organic Kai and Bow St Gallery.
Monday 14 Nov 5pm is the new deadline for Sand Mining submissions – have you done one?
Thanks
John.