Himatangi Beach Community Committee Minutes

Tuesday, 1st May 2018 at 7.30 pm

Himatangi Beach Community Hall 

Present: Marty O’Fee (Chair), Reuben Ebrey, Chris Rosvall (Secretary), Brian Rosvall. Zane Ryan, Simon Rouse, Phil Marsh, Howard Voss and Andrew Quarrie.

In Attendance:  Phyl Raxworthy and Nicky Ryan. Guest Speakers Aaron Madden & Grant Davis.

No. Item   Action (who)
1   Guest Speakers

Chair extended a welcome to Aaron Madden and Grant Davis and invited them to speak to those present on the best way to remove Yucca’s from the district. Aaron reported that Yuccas have spread from Waikanae up the coastline to Himatangi Beach. He is the Biodiversity Co-ordinator for Horizons and is looking for our community’s support to get rid of them for good. Grant Davis is a Horticulture Teacher from Feilding and he spoke on his experiences when attempting to kill the plants. The community will research this matter and look at obtaining the necessary equipment to purge these plants, along with Acacia, from the beach front and within the village. Members of the community to be educated on the importance of removal of these plants from their sections

Chair thanked Aaron and Grant for taking the time to speak to us on the subject.

The meeting business then commenced.

 
1.1 Apologies Apologies were received from Janine Hawthorne, Alec MacKay, Sylvia Kavanagh and Brian Pinker

That the apologies be accepted.

Moved; Reuben   Seconded: Brian

 
1.2 Confirmation of Minutes  That the minutes from the previous meeting held on
10th April 2018 be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved: Reuben            Seconded: Brian

 
1.3 Matters Arising Nil  
1.4 Correspondence  

Inwards:

·         Brent Holmes, MDC Roading Manager re beach speed limit. Refer General Business

·         LTP information from Halcombe Community Development Group

Outwards:

·         LTP information from Halcombe Community Development Group. Copy sent to all emails on community listing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2   Items for Approval / Information

Removal of Yucca & Acacia plants. To support Horizons with eradicating these pesty plants.

Himatangi Beach Speed Limit Update

This will now be presented at the MDC May Council meeting.

Village Entranceway Signage

Meeting held with MDC Roading Manager and new entranceway design site approved. Structural Engineering design has been received and is now being priced by several businesses.

Roading

Contact Brent Holmes re gravel for the entranceway over beach ramp.

Rubbish Bins by Park next to local store

MDC has been contacted and advised that locals want the larger bins reinstated.  Dave McMillan to be notified re returning original bins.

Concrete Base for BBQ’s

Contact Carl Johnson re approval for site chosen

Central Energy Trust Funding

Committee applying for funding for electrical components for BBQ area.

 

 

HBCC

 

 

 

 

 

Reuben

 

Chris

 

Marty

Reuben

2.1 General Business  Speed Limit on Beach

To discuss the need to have the 30kph limit to the North extended out further than the existing sign at May MDC meeting.

Christmas holiday Vehicle Count

No figures to date.

Removal of Large bins by Store picnic area

MDC contacted and a complaint registered. Locals want to have large bins returned please.

 

 

 

 

 

Dave McMillan

2.2 Finances Currently a balance of $7,620 for BBQ project in the 2017/2018 year plus $15,000 for completing the Street signage information and entranceway structure.  The Rongotea Lions have donated $200  towards BBQ  project.  
2.2 Community Plan Subcommittee Reports BBQ area for Park

Committee going through HB Trust to apply for funding from Central Energy Trust for electrical components for project. Professionals no longer donating to project.

 

Street Corner Update

Proposed to remove wooden railing fences and replace with bollards and rope. Also update street signs.

 

Painting of Reserve Fence / Bus shelters

New roofing has been supplied by Metalcraft for the bus shelter by Church. Paint by Resene. Paint brushes from Mitre 10. Working Bee held on Saturday 14th April and helpers replaced roof and painted bus shelter by Church, and Reserve entraceway fences. Thanks to everyone who gave up their time to help – especially the youngsters. The next working-bee will be held in mid June to complete work on bus shelters and fences.

MDC Briefing for Community committee & Hall  reps was held 4th April. Great format – more shared informatiom – very beneficial meeting.

 

 

3 Council Matters    
3.1 Councillor Update

 

Cnr Voss reported on (1)the Zone Three Forum. This is a forum which meets to discuss matters with the aim of getting the most out of Regional Councils. (2) Contamination problems at Ohakea air base caused by the foam used. Water scheme required to provide safe water to area.

MDC Long Term Plan                                                       Concerns with the LTP Stormwater proposal were addressed to Phil Marsh for clarification.

Andrew Quarrie advised the committee to voice our concerns in our submission.

Bin emptying and sand clearing in village

A local to be appointed who can relay to contractors when things require attending to. Advised that MDC intend to hold a public meeting with contractors present where public can ask questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.2 Other Matters Planting on other side of stream

Info received from Waituna West CC re the Million Metres Crowdfunding NZ’s waterway health scheme. Funding can be sought for plants etc. To be investigated.

 

New Community Committee Members Voted On

The following residents were welcomed onto the committee

Proposed Chris, Seconded Marty that Zane Ryan be voted on to the Committee.  Passed

Proposed Reuben, Seconded Brian that Simon Rouse be voted on to the committee.  Passed

Both Zane and Simon helped in the working bee so it is great to have them to swell our number of Community Committee members up to nine.

 

 

 

  Meeting Closed

Next Meeting

9:05pm

Tuesday 1st May – 7.30pm in HB Community Hall.