AGENDA

 

Teviot Valley Community Board Meeting

Thursday, 16 June 2022

 

Date:

Thursday, 16 June 2022

Time:

2.00 pm

Location:

Roxburgh Service Centre, 120 Scotland Street, Roxburgh

 

(Due to COVID-19 restrictions and limitations of the physical space, public access will be available through a live stream of the meeting.

 

The link to the live stream will be available on the Central Otago District Council's website.)

 

Sanchia Jacobs

Chief Executive Officer

 


Teviot Valley Community Board Agenda

16 June 2022

 

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Teviot Valley Community Board will be held in Roxburgh Service Centre, 120 Scotland Street, Roxburgh and live streamed via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 16 June 2022 at 2.00 pm. The link to the live stream will be available on the Central Otago District Council’s website.

Order Of Business

1          Apologies. 5

2          Public Forum.. 5

3          Confirmation of Minutes. 5

Teviot Valley Community Board meeting Meeting - 5 May 2022. 7

4          Declaration of Interest 11

22.4.1            Declarations of Interest Register 11

5          Reports. 14

22.4.2            Roxburgh - Millers Flat Returned and Services' Association Incorporated - Lease Renewal 14

22.4.3            Roxburgh Golf Club Lease - Rent Review.. 24

22.4.4            Roxburgh Golf Club Camping Proposal 35

22.4.5            New banners for Roxburgh's main street 45

22.4.6            Teviot Valley Financial Report for the Period Ending 31 March 2022. 52

6          Mayor’s Report 56

22.4.7            Mayor's Report 56

7          Chair's Report 57

22.4.8            Chair's Report 57

8          Members' Reports. 58

22.4.9            Members' Reports. 58

9          Status Reports. 59

22.4.10         June 2022 Governance Report 59

10       Date of the Next Meeting. 67

11       Resolution to Exclude the Public. 68

22.4.11         Proposal to Mine Section 92 Block VIII Benger Survey District being the Millers Flat Green Waste Site. (PRO: 65-7023-00) 68

 

 


Members           Mr R Gunn (Chair), Ms S Feinerman (Deputy Chair), Ms C Aitchison, Mr N Dalley, Cr S Jeffery

In Attendance  T Cadogan (Mayor), S Jacobs (Chief Executive Officer), L Macdonald (Executive Manager - Corporate Services), J Muir (Executive Manager - Infrastructure Services), L van der Voort (Executive Manager - Planning and Environment), S Righarts (Chief Advisor), W McEnteer (Governance Manager), J Harris (Governance Support Officer)

 

1                 Apologies

2                 Public Forum

3                 Confirmation of Minutes

Teviot Valley Community Board meeting - 5 May 2022


Teviot Valley Community Board Agenda

16 June 2022

 

MINUTES OF A mEETING OF THE Teviot Valley Community Board
HELD IN THE
Roxburgh Service Centre, 120 Scotland Street, Roxburgh and live streamed via microsoft teams ON Thursday, 5 May 2022

COMMENCING AT 2.04 pm

 

PRESENT:              Mr R Gunn (Chair), Ms S Feinerman (Deputy Chair), Ms C Aitchison, Mr N Dalley (via Microsoft Teams), Cr S Jeffery

IN ATTENDANCE: L Macdonald (Executive Manager - Corporate Services), S Righarts (Chief Advisor), K McCulloch (Corporate Accountant), G Bailey (Parks and Recreation Manager) (via Microsoft Teams), M Gordon (Parks Officer – Projects), W McEnteer (Governance Manager), J Harris (Governance Support Officer) (via Microsoft Teams)

 

1                 Apologies

There were no apologies.

2                 Public Forum

There was no public forum.

3                 Confirmation of Minutes

Committee Resolution 

Moved:               Jeffery

Seconded:          Feinerman

That the public minutes of the Teviot Valley Community Board Meeting held on 24 March 2022 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Carried

 

4                 Declaration of Interest

Members were reminded of their obligations in respect of declaring any interests. There were no further declarations of interest.

5                 Reports

22.3.2         2022-23 Annual Plan Budget and Fees and Charges Schedule

To approve the final budgets for the Teviot Valley ward for inclusion in Council’s Annual Plan 2022-23 process and the 2022-23 fees and charges schedule.

Committee Resolution 

Moved:               Jeffery

Seconded:          Gunn

That the Teviot Valley Community Board

A.      Receives the report and accepts the level of significance.

B.      Agrees to accept the Teviot Valley ward final 2022-23 Annual Plan budgets and recommend to Council for inclusion in the 2022-23 Annual Plan.

C.      Agrees to accept the Teviot Valley ward 2022-23 Fees and Charges schedule and recommend to Council for inclusion in the 2022-23 Annual Plan.

Carried

 

6                 Mayor’s Report

22.3.3         Mayor's Report

His Worship the Mayor was not present at this meeting.

 

7                 Chair's Report

22.3.4         Chair's Report

The Chair gave an update on activities and issues since the last meeting:

·    Attended the AGM for the Roxburgh Pool. Discussed an issue raised at that meeting with trees that need to be felled on the pool site. Staff are working with contractors for quotes and options for their removal.

·    Attended several meetings of the Roxburgh Medical Services Trust.

·    Laid wreaths on ANZAC Day.

·    Attended a NZ Battery Technical Reference Group meeting. Noted questions on the social aspect of the feasibility work and noted the need for a group to investigate these issues.

·    Received a letter from Teviot Districts Museum. Noted that the groups had missed this grants round, but were able to apply in the next round.

·    Noted a site visit to Smith Street, Roxburgh. There was no curb or channel there and it was prone to potholes. He noted that residents would like a channel and grass verge for the road.

Committee Resolution 

Moved:               Feinerman

Seconded:          Aitchison

That the report be received.

Carried

 

8                 Members' Reports

22.3.5         Members' Reports

Members gave an update on activities and issues since the last meeting:

Councillor Jeffery reported on the following:

·    Attended a council pre agenda meeting.

·    Attended meetings of the RSE Regional Chairs.

·    Attended a meeting of the Hearings Panel.

·    Attended the April Council meeting. Updated members on issue discussed at the meeting.

Ms Aitchison reported on the following:

·    Noted the meeting for the Entertainment Centre had been cancelled.

·    Noted that the Teviot Valley Museum board was currently working on a sales and purchase agreement for the Masonic Lodge building.

·    Received communication from Cliff Parker regarding the board of the Medical Services Trust. It was also noted there have been two doctors appointed at the medical centre.

Ms Feinerman reported on the following:

·    Attended a Local Government New Zealand chairing course.

·    Attended an MPI Fruitgrowers meeting.

·    Attended a meeting of the Roxburgh Pool committee and attended the AGM.

·    Attended a site meeting at the pool regarding demolition work.

·    Attended a meeting of Teviot Prospects.

·    Attended a meeting with Breen to discuss the pool build and demolition.

·    Noted a fundraising campaign to raise money for the pool covers and mentioned that the pool committee was still waiting to hear about three other outcomes for funding of the pool.

·    Attended a Walking Tracks Committee meeting. Discussed the signs at Grovers Hill and whether they could be put up now.

·    Noted the street flags that are in Roxburgh and that the work to replace them needed to be progressed.

Mr Dalley reported on the following:

·    Attended several meetings of the Teviot Valley Rest Home

·    Noted work with Aurora regarding the power connection at the pool.

Committee Resolution 

Moved:               Feinerman

Seconded:          Aitchison

That the report be received.

Carried

 

9                 Status Reports

22.3.6         April 2022 Governance Report

To report on items of general interest, receive minutes and updates from key organisations and consider the legacy and current status report updates.

Committee Resolution 

Moved:               Jeffery

Seconded:          Aitchison

That the report be received.

Carried

 

10               Date of The Next Meeting

The date of the next scheduled meeting is 16 June 2022.

 

The meeting closed at 3.09 pm.

 

 

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                                                                                      CHAIR        /         /

 

 


16 June 2022

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4                 Declaration of Interest

22.4.1         Declarations of Interest Register

Doc ID:      583802

 

1.       Purpose

 

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

 

 

2.       Attachments

 

Appendix 1 - Declaration of Interest  

 


Teviot Valley Community Board meeting

16 June 2022

 


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16 June 2022

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5                 Reports

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

22.4.2         Roxburgh - Millers Flat Returned and Services' Association Incorporated - Lease Renewal

Doc ID:      572704

 

1.       Purpose of Report

 

To consider granting a lease to the Roxburgh – Millers Flat Returned and Services' Association Incorporated.

 

Recommendations

That the Teviot Valley Community Board

A.      Receives the report and accepts the level of significance.

B.      Agrees to grant a lease of approximately 49m2, as outlined in the report, over the Roxburgh Service Centre, Lot 2 Deposited Plan 4309, to the Roxburgh – Millers Flat Returned and Services' Association Incorporated.

This lease is subject to the Community Leasing and Licensing Policy. The general terms and conditions are as follows:

Commencement Date:

14 August 2021.

Term:

Fifteen years.

Rights of Renewal:

One of fifteen years.

Final Expiry Date:

13 August 2051.

Annual Rent:

$298 per annum.

Rent Review:

Every five years. The rent review is to be carried out as per the current Council's Leasing and Licencing Policy terms. However, the utility component of the rental calculation is to be halved.

Permitted Use:

RSA Meeting room.

Special Conditions:



The landlord reserves the right to terminate the agreement with six months' notice if it requires part or whole of the occupied area for other activities.

The tenant reserves the right to terminate the agreement with six months' notice if they do not require part or whole of the occupied areas for the purposes of theatre storage.

Should the Memorial Hall complex ever be removed or destroyed, the Council would not be liable for providing the RSA with new premises. However, should the complex be rebuilt, provision will be made for an RSA room.

Should the RSA not continue to exist, then the Council (or its successor) will be advised of the RSA's nominated successor to use the room. The Association would have to identify the group to be its successor, and this group would be required to have direct links to the RSA (e.g. Women's Division of the RSA) rather than an unrelated group. The Council would require the successor to be identified by the RSA and meet the approval of the Roxburgh Community Board.

If there is no apparent successor for using the room will revert to the control of the Council.

 

C.      Approves an early rent review of the lease if the (adopted) revised Community Leasing and           Licencing Policy leads to a more favourable rental to the Roxburgh Golf Club. Roxburgh –           Millers Flat Returned and Services' Association Incorporated.

 

 

2.       Background

 

The Roxburgh Service Centre is located at 120 Scotland Street and, more particularly described as Lot 2 Deposited Plan 4309 contained within Certificate of Title OT256/265. The property is unclassified Council freehold land.

 

The Roxburgh-Millers Flat Returned and Services' Association Ltd (the RSA) occupies approximately 49m2 of the Roxburgh Service Centre.

 

The RSA holds an occupational agreement signed on 14 August 2001. The occupational agreement was for a "period of ten (10) years with a right of renewal subject to agreement between the two parties". The agreement was renewed for a further term of 10 years commencing from 14 August 2011 and expired on 13 August 2021.

 

The agreement contains the following special conditions:

 

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The RSA's occupation within the building is shown in blue in the plan below:

 

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3.       Discussion

 

Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021

The following table demonstrates that the RSA meets all seven assessment criteria of the Community Leasing and Licensing Policy 2021. Therefore, the policy's standard terms and conditions should be applied.

 

Criteria

Key Questions

Assessment

The group's purpose and activities must be consistent with the Council's strategic direction

What is the group's purpose? What additional benefits will the proposal bring to the community?

The rules of the RSA state the following objective of the society to be:

 

"(a) Loyally to uphold the sovereignty of New Zealand as a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and as a member of the United Nations.

 

(b) To foster and maintain the welfare and security of New Zealand within the concept of the establishment and maintenance of international peace with honour.

 

(c) To inculcate in the individual a sense of responsibility to his fellow citizens, his local community, and for the wellbeing of mankind.

 

(d) To perpetuate the comradeship born of service and to promote the general well being of servicemen and of former servicemen and their respective dependants.

 

(e) To promote, foster and support the charitable objects of the Association and its Branches.

 

(f) To pursue the resolution of the National Council of RNZRSA.

 

(g) To relieve the poverty of servicemen and former servicemen, their respective dependents and the former dependents of deceased servicemen and ex-servicemen."

 

Ø criteria met

It is desirable for groups to be an incorporated society or trust.

 

How does the group spend the money it raises and what happens to any surplus? What additional benefits will the proposal bring to the community?

The RSA is an incorporated society.

 

The RSA rules state that "any member may make no private pecuniary profit from the local Association".

 

The RSA also allows several groups to use the rooms free of charge. These include:

·    The Roxburgh Museum Committee once a month.

·    During winter, the RSA hold cards every Monday night (originally as part of women's RSA).

·    Most weeks, community members use the room to fold the local bulletin.

·    The local craft group on occasions that the chamber meeting room is in use.

 

Ø criteria met

The group must be sustainable in terms of membership and/or users for the term of agreement

 

Is there evidence that the group's membership numbers and trends justify the proposal? Is there an open membership policy?

The secretary of the RSA stated that "membership over last 5 years has been around 30 to 35 members depending on deaths and arrival of new ex-service people and local families wanting to ensure the RSA is healthy and strong to assist all service members and families when assistance is required."

 

Ø criteria met

 

The group must be in a financial position to fulfil its obligations under the agreement

 

How does the group fund its activities? Is there evidence that the group can afford to meet the obligations of occupying the land/building?

The RSA funds its activities through subscriptions and fundraising. 

 

The operating surplus/deficit for the last five years is as follows.

 

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The loss in 2020/21 reflected the impact of the pandemic on fundraising.

 

Ø criteria met

 

The land and buildings must be utilised to the fullest extent possible

 

How often will the building be used and what activities are planned? What alternatives have been considered by the group and why have they been rejected? Is there potential for the group to share facilities with other existing occupants?

The RSA meets on the 1st Monday of the month 4:30 – 6:00 pm for the meeting except in December and January.

 

Ø criteria met

The activity must not have the potential to adversely affect open space values or cause environmental harm

 

Is the activity consistent with relevant legislation and any applicable reserve management plans? Is there a potential for adverse environmental effects to be caused by the activity? If yes, how will these be mitigated?

There are no known adverse environmental effects caused by the RSA occupation of the building or the land.

 

Ø criteria met

 

There must be demonstrated support and need within the community for the activity

 

Is there demonstrated support from the wider community and those expected to benefit from the activity? Are similar activities to the one being proposed, delivered by other facilities that are accessible to the group and the wider community?

As indicated above, there is a consistent membership base for the RSA.

 

Ø criteria met

 

 

Rental Calculation

The Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021 states that the rent is calculated via the formula of 2.5% of subscription income less any affiliation fees, plus a share of building utilities (energy, water, and rates charges) based upon building area occupancy. These are calculated by averaging five years of financial statements.

 

The RSA's rental workings are below:

 

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However, the Board needs to consider if it is fair for the RSA to cover a portion of the building's utilities as this building's use is different from other community buildings. For example, this building is a service centre and a library. Therefore, the building has a much higher water and power use than other council-owned community buildings.

 

To explore if this is a fair and reasonable charge, a comparison was made by looking at the utility charge if the RSA occupied the same area in other community buildings. See the utility calculations below.

 

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* This amount does not include power as the hall committee pays the power bill.

 

There is the provision under the Leasing and Licensing Policy 2021 whereby in exceptional circumstances, the tenants and the Council may agree to an alternative method of determining rent if the standard method will produce an unjust outcome.

 

It is proposed that this is a circumstance were using the standard method of determining the rent will produce an unjust outcome. Therefore, the utility part of the rent calculation should be halved to bring the cost more in line with other community buildings. The reduced utility charge is $285 per annum.

 

The proposed terms and conditions of the new lease agreement are outlined below.

 

Commencement Date:

14 August 2021.

Term:

Fifteen years.

Rights of Renewal:

One of fifteen years.

Final Expiry Date:

13 August 2051.

Annual Rent:

$298 per annum.

Rent Review:

5 yearly. The rent review is carried out as per the current Council's Leasing and Licencing Policy terms. However, the utility component of the rental calculation is halved.

Permitted Use:

RSA meeting room.

Special Conditions:

The landlord reserves the right to terminate the agreement with six months' notice if it requires part or whole of the occupied area for other actives.

 

The tenant reserves the right to terminate the agreement with six months' notice if it requires part or whole of the occupied area for other actives.

 

Should the Memorial Hall complex ever be removed or destroyed the Council would not be liable for providing the RSA with new premises. However, should the complex be rebuilt provision will be made for a RSA room.

 

Should the RSA not continue to exist then the Council (or its successor) will be advised of the RSA's nominated successor to use the room. The Association would have to identify the group to be its successor and this group would be required to have direct links to the RSA (eg Women's Division of the RSA) rather than an unrelated group. The Council would require the successor to be identified by the RSA and meet the approval of the Roxburgh Community Board.

 

If there is no apparent successor for using the room will revert to the control of the Council.

 

 

The RSA's Review of the Lease Terms

The RSA has revised the draft lease. Members of the RSA disagree with the lease terms as they believe the intent of the 2001 occupational agreement was ongoing at nil rental.

 

In an email dated 16 May 2021, the secretary of the RSA wrote:

"I have spoken to one of the original signatories to the agreement and is empathic that the spirit of lease was to last as long as the Roxburgh/Millers Flat RSA was still operating and rolled over every 10 years, and is disappointed with himself for not making that clear in the original agreement, not expecting council to loose the spirit of intent."

 

Members of the RSA will speak to the Board in the public session of this meeting to further outline their point of view.

 

 

Review of the Community Leasing and Licensing Policy

Earlier this year, a review of the policy commenced. The review aims to consider any unintended consequences associated with implementing the policy.

To date, the most significant challenge associated with implementing the policy (for staff) has been determining what equates to income.

The review of the policy is to be finalised shortly. It is recommended that if the provisions of the revised policy (once adopted) result in a more favourable rental for the RSA, then an earlier rent review is actioned.

 

 

4.       Financial Considerations

 

The rent from this proposed lease is unbudgeted income.

 

 

5.       Options

 

Option 1 (recommended)

 

To grant a lease to the RSA as per the terms and conditions of the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021. The utility component ($569) of the rental calculation is halved to reflect rentals of other community buildings. The total rent is $298 per annum.

 

If the provisions of the revised Community Leasing and Licencing Policy (once adopted) result in a more favourable rental for the RSA, then an earlier rent review is actioned.


Advantages:

 

·        The ongoing occupation of the RSA is secured for the next 30 years.

·        Consistent with the Community leasing and Licencing Policy 2021, and considers the review taking place.

·        Provides a more comparable working for occupation of non-council service focused buildings.

·        The additional rental income will help reduce operational costs of the Roxburgh Service Centre.

·        A reduction of occupational fees to the RSA.

 

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        Less rental income to help reduce operational costs of the Roxburgh Service Centre.

·        Not supported by the RSA.

·        May not meet the intention of the original agreement between council and the RSA.

 

Option 2

 

To grant a lease to the RSA as per the terms and conditions of the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021. The total rent of $583 per annum.

 

If the provisions of the revised Community Leasing and Licencing Policy (once adopted) result in a more favourable rental for the RSA, then an earlier rent review is actioned.

 

Advantages:

 

·        The ongoing occupation of the RSA is secured for next 30 years.

·        Terms and conditions are in accordance with the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021.

·        The higher rental income will help reduce operational costs of the Roxburgh Service Centre.

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        Not supported by the RSA.

·        May not meet the intention of the original agreement between council and the RSA.

 

Option 3

 

To grant a lease to the RSA on different terms.

 

Advantages:

 

·        Allows for the Board to consider the preference of the RSA to remain on nil rental.

·        Supports the original agreement between council and the RSA.

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        Not consistent with the Council's Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021.

 

Option 4

 

To not grant a lease to the RSA.

 

Advantages:

 

·        None

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        The RSA will need to find an alternative meeting room location.

·        Does not support the community benefits outlined above.

 

 

 

 

6.       Compliance

 

Local Government Act 2002 Purpose Provisions

This decision promotes the social wellbeing of communities, in the present and for the future by enabling the RSA to continue their occupation of the Roxburgh Service Centre and to promote the general wellbeing of servicemen and of former servicemen and their respective dependants in the Teviot Valley ward.

 

Decision consistent with other Council plans and policies? Such as the District Plan, Economic Development Strategy etc.

The proposed lease is consistent with the Community Leasing and Licensing Policy 2021.

 

Considerations as to sustainability, the environment and climate change impacts

This decision does not impact on the sustainability, environment, and climate change of the district.

 

Risks Analysis

The health and safety obligations will be the tenant's responsibility to meet.

Significance, Consultation and Engagement (internal and external)

 None of the thresholds of the Council's Significance and Engagement Policy has been met or exceeded.

 

 

7.       Next Steps

 

·    The lease is executed.

 

 

8.       Attachments

 

Nil

 

Report author:

Reviewed and authorised by:

 

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Christina Martin

Louise van der Voort

Property and Facilities Officer (Vincent and Teviot Valley)

Executive Manager - Planning and Environment

1/06/2022

7/06/2022

 

 


16 June 2022

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22.4.3         Roxburgh Golf Club Lease - Rent Review

Doc ID:      583455

 

1.       Purpose of Report

 

To consider the Roxburgh Golf Club Lease rent review and a request for additional land incorporated into the Lease.

 

Recommendations

That the Teviot Valley Community Board

A.      Receives the report and accepts the level of significance.

B.      Approves the 2021 rent review of the Roxburgh Golf Club lease which has been assessed in accordance with the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021, being $772 per annum (plus GST) with a rent review in 5 years.

C.      Approves an early rent review of the lease if adopting the revised Community Leasing and Licencing Policy leads to a more favourable rental to the Roxburgh Golf Club.

D.      Approves the request for the additional land as outlined in the report to be incorporated into the Roxburgh Golf Club's Lease.

 

2.       Background

 

Rent Review

 

The Roxburgh Golf Club (the Golf Club) Incorporated holds two leases over Council land as follows.

 

Clubrooms

179 Block Two Teviot Survey District

Council freehold land

Golf course

181 Block Two Teviot Survey District

Recreational reserve

 

These leases commenced on 1 July 2009 and are for 33 years.

 

Both lease agreements state the following rent calculation clause.

 

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After adopting the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021, a review of all Council's community leases began. When the Golf Club's leases were reviewed, it was found that the Golf Club had received no rental charges since their leases commenced.

 

The Golf Club was approached for comment.  In email correspondence the treasurer of the Club advised that the Golf Club has not been charged for ground rent due to a “historical” agreement with the Council whereby the lease payment was waived provided the club did additional spraying of gorse and broom.  The amount in question was believed to be $1,200.00 however no written agreement could be located.  The treasurer located correspondence in 2016 that indicated that Council had waived the fee and from that date on they did not appear to have received any further accounts.

 

A search of Council files found the following resolution by the Teviot Valley Community Board in 2004.

 

04.6.11             ROXBURGH GOLF CLUB GRANT (20/7/24/2)

 

           A REPORT FROM THE Elected Members Support Officer, considering a requirement from the Roxburgh Club Incorporated for the Board to refund its annual lease cost, has been circulated.

 

                        RESOLVED THAT:

1.   The report be received.

2.   The Roxburgh Golf Club's 2004/05 lease rental of $1,570.23 (inc GST) be refunded to control pest plants on the Golf Course.

3.   The Parks and Recreation Manager be requested to certify weed control measurers annual

4.   Subject to the approval of the Parks and Recreation Manager, the Chief Executive Officer be authorized to annually refund an amount equal to the annual Lease payable by the Golf Club.

 

The current leases signed in 2009 hold no reference to the above rent reduction, and in addition to the rental, the leases noted that the Golf Club will be responsible for keeping vermin and noxious growths under control. See extract of the Lease below:

 

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Two site meetings were held with Golf Club committee members to discuss the matter. The rental calculation under the current lease terms of 2.5% of gross revenue and under the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021 was tabled.

 

Calculation via policy:

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Subscriptions

    20,451

    20,917

    20,483

    19,039

      18,252

Green fees

    15,102

    11,436

    10,797

    18,084

      14,949

less Affiliation (levies) fees

     3,074

     3,232

     3,121

     2,991

        2,670

Balance

    32,479

    29,121

    28,159

    34,132

      30,531

Average

    30,884

2.5%

        772

Calculation via lease clause:

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross revenue (excl. bar sales)

    66,132

    94,017

    54,840

    63,725

      64,546

2.50%

     1,653

     2,350

     1,371

     1,593

        1,614

Average rental

     1,716

 

These discussions concluded with the Golf Club's taking the position that they do not believe they should be liable for any rental charges because of the resolution passed in 2004. See Appendix 1 for a copy of their formal response.

 

          Additional land request

As part of their correspondence the Golf Club requested the incorporation of the Golf Club's car park into their lease.

 

The Golf Club's leased areas are outlined in black and black-yellow below.

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The neighbouring Roxburgh Community Events Centre Lease area is outlined in yellow below:

The land requested to be a part of the Lease is below.

 

 

3.       Discussion

 

Legal Opinion

The Council's lawyer reviewed the Golf Club's lease agreement and the 2004 resolution above. They advised that the 2004 resolution is outdated and cannot be relied on. Their recommendation is that the matter be taken back to the Board for consideration. 

 

Central Otago Golf Club’s Leases

The Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021 states the purpose of the Policy is "to provide a consistent and equitable framework for community leases and licenses", and the "the provision of this policy will be applied to existing agreements where they allow, at rent review or where aspects of the agreement are silent or ambiguous."

 

To defer from the provisions of the Community Leasing and Licensing Policy will negate the objects of the Policy, which are as follows:

 

·    To ensure that the granting of occupancy is fair, accessible, and responsive to community needs.

·    To establish consistent guidelines by which community groups may occupy council land and buildings for sporting, recreational, community services and educational purposes.

·    To strengthen communities through offering land and buildings at concessional rentals (e.g. less than market rate).

 

 

Review of the Community Leasing and Licensing Policy

Earlier this year, a review of the Policy was commenced. The review aims to consider any unintended consequences associated with implementing the Policy.

To date, the most significant challenge associated with implementing the Policy (for staff) has been determining what equates to income.

The review of the policy is to be finalised shortly. It is recommended that if the provisions of the revised Policy (once adopted) result in a more favourable rental for the Golf Club, then an earlier rent review is actioned.

 

Additional land request

All stakeholders involved support the addition of the land to the Golf Club’s lease.  The Parks and Recreation Manager also supports the inclusion of this land.

 

The matter of the land being used as an area for a New Zealand Motorhome Caravan park-over-property will be considered in a separate paper to the Board.

 

 

4.       Financial Considerations

 

Rental income is not budgeted for the Golf Club Lease. While not significant, this additional income will increase the Teviot Valley ward's revenue.

 

 

5.       Options

 

Rent Review

 

Option 1 – (Recommended)

 

To agree to the rent review as determined by the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2022, being $772 per annum with the next rent review in 5 years.

Instructs staff that if the provisions of the revised Community Leasing and Licensing Policy (if adopted) result in a more favourable rental for the Golf Club then an earlier rent review is to be undertaken.

 

Advantages:

 

·        The relevant Council's Policy supports this option.

·        The rent is less than if it was calculated as per the lease rent review clause.

·        This option considers the review of the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy.

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        The Golf Club does not support this option.

·        The Golf Club has indicated that paying rent will pressure their financial ability to finance future capital projects.

·        This option does not consider the 2004 resolution above.

 

Option 2

 

To agree to the rent review as determined by the rent review clause of the leases being $1,716, with rent reviews every year.

 

Advantages:

 

·        The rent review is per the terms of the lease agreement.

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        The rent is more than if the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021 is applied.

·        The Golf Club does not support this option.

·        The Golf Club has indicated that paying rent will pressure their financial ability to finance future capital projects.

·        This option does not consider the terms of the 2004 resolution above.

 

Option 3

 

To agree to a rent review as determined by the Board.

 

Advantages:

 

·        The Golf Club prefers nil rental to remain, and this option allows the Board to consider this option.

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        The option is not supported by the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021.

·        This option may set a precedent for other local community groups to request reductions in rental below what is provided for within the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021.

·        The terms of the Lease do not support this option.

·        This option considers the 2004 resolution above.

 

Additional Land

 

Option 1 – (Recommended)

 

To agree to incorporate the additional land outlined above into the Golf Club's lease.

 

Advantages:

 

·        Supports the request from the Golf Club.

·        Provides clarity for reserve users outlining who can operate on this land and who is responsible for the maintenance of the area.

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        None.

 

Option 2

 

To decline the Golf Club's request for additional land, as outlined above, to be incorporated into their ground lease.

 

Advantages:

 

·        None.

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        The Golf Club does not support this option.

·        Poor clarity on who uses and maintains this area of the recreational reserve.

 

 

6.       Compliance

 

Local Government Act 2002 Purpose Provisions

This decision enables democratic local decision-making and action by and on behalf of communities by determining the rental charge and occupation on a Teviot Valley Recreational Reserve of a community group.

 

Decision consistent with other Council plans and policies? Such as the District Plan, Economic Development Strategy etc.

Yes, the recommended options are consistent with the 2021 Community Leasing and Licencing Policy and the 2014 Teviot Valley Ward Reserve Management Plan.

 

Considerations as to sustainability, the environment and climate change impacts

This decision does not impact the sustainability and climate change of the district.

 

Risks Analysis

If the Board decides not to go with an option supported by either the lease agreement or the Community Leasing and Licencing Policy 2021, then there is a risk that it will set a precedent for other community groups to seek a rental that is outside these parameters also.

 

The Policy was created with the aim of resolving the historical issue of community groups being charged inconsistent rentals across the region.

 

There is also a risk that if rental is charged to the Golf Club, it will put pressure on their finances and their ability to build funds for future capital projects. This could then put pressure on Council grant funding in the future.

Significance, Consultation and Engagement (internal and external)

None of the thresholds/criteria in the Significance and Engagement Policy have been met or exceeded, so the proposal is not considered significant.

 

 

7.       Next Steps

 

·    The Golf Club receives the notification of the Board’s resolution.

·    Deed of variation to the Lease for the rent review and the increase to the demised land area of the Lease is executed.

 

 

8.       Attachments

 

Appendix 1 - Roxburgh Golf Club letter dated 27 Jan 2022  

 

Report author:

Reviewed and authorised by:

 

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Executive Manager - Planning and Environment

25/05/2022

1/06/2022

 

 


Teviot Valley Community Board meeting

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22.4.4         Roxburgh Golf Club Camping Proposal

Doc ID:      579410

 

1.       Purpose of Report

 

To consider a request from the Roxburgh Golf Club to allow paid camping at the Roxburgh Recreation Reserve carpark.

 

Recommendations

That the Teviot Valley Community Board:

A.      Receives the report and accepts the level of significance.

B.      Declines a request from the Roxburgh Golf Club to allow regular paid camping on the carpark used by the club.

 

2.       Background

 

In 2021 Council received a complaint about campervan owners camping on the Roxburgh Recreation Reserve carpark and sports grounds. Council staff asked the Roxburgh Golf Club (the club) how this area became a New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA) Park over Property (POP) without Council permission. (Appendix 1). This is inconsistent with the camping policies within the Teviot Valley Ward Reserve Management Plan 2014, which only permits freedom camping at Pinders Pond.

 

The club confirmed that it has been charging $5 per night for campervans to stay on site, which the club feel provides security for the club rooms and helps with club finances (Appendix 2). The club has stated that they were unaware that permission was needed to set up a POP on the carpark area (Appendix 3). It is noted that the land which is being used for camping currently falls outside of the lease which the club has with Council. Changes to the club’s lease that will rectify this will be addressed in a separate report, presented at this meeting.

 

In August 2021, Council emailed the club asking that they remove signage which advertised the club’s grounds as a POP for NZMCA members. The letter also confirmed that a report to consider permission for camping in this location would need to be considered by the Teviot Valley Community Board.

 

 

3.       Discussion

 

The Teviot Valley Ward Reserve Management Plan 2014 (the Plan)

 

The Plan only permits camping at Pinders Pond, which is a designated freedom camping site with a three-night maximum stay.

 

The following policies regarding camping are listed within the Plan:

·    Regular overnight, residential and long-term parking is not permitted except where permitted by Council’s Camping Policy.[1] Pg.44.

·    Overnight camping in motor vehicles on reserves will only be permitted where allowed for within this plan. Pg.62.

 

The Plan has the following reserve specific policies regarding camping:

 

Pinders Pond Reserve

Freedom Camping

Allow freedom camping within a designated area, provided the following requirements are met.

a. Camping is for no more than 3 consecutive nights.

b. Refuse is disposed of off site.

c. Campers leave sites in a clean and tidy state.

 

 Roxburgh Recreation Reserve (Including King George Reserve area)

Overnight Camping

a. From time to time the Council may approve camping within the recreation reserve at designated sites.

 

Roxburgh River Reserve

No Overnight Camping

a. No overnight camping or self-contained vehicles permitted on Roxburgh River Reserve.

 

Within the Plan, the Roxburgh Recreation Reserve does have provision for occasional camping with permission from Council. Having permanent camping in this location has not been contemplated within the plan. Any amendments to the Plan will require community consultation.

 

Camping-Grounds Regulations 1985 (the Regulations)

 

The NZMCA websites describes POP sites as “Private properties that provide either free overnight parking (no request for donations, or set fees or visitors will be required to pay if using facilities, e.g. power, fresh water, toilets, and showers), or have applicable fees, i.e. request donations, or set fees (it is expected fees be in proportion to what is provided and reasonably less than local camping ground fees)”.

 

POP sites were not contemplated within the Camping-Ground Regulations 1985 as they were not developed until the early 1990s.

 

According to the Regulations, “camping ground means any area of land used, or designed or intended to be used, for rent, hire, donation, or otherwise for reward, for the purposes of placing or erecting on the land temporary living places for occupation…” (P.3).

 

A certificate of registration is required with Council to operate a camping ground, and the regulations say that “No local authority shall register or renew the registration of any premises as a camping ground that do not comply with the requirements of these regulations” (P.3).

 

Furthermore, paid camping comes with an array of legislative requirements, including:

·    a camp plan

·    lighting

·    rubbish collection

·    ablution and sanitary fixtures

·    cooking and laundry facilities

·    potable water and drainage.

 

 

 

Issues with overstaying and long-term campers

 

A recent report from Cougar Security, who undertake Council’s freedom camping education and enforcement over the summer months, has confirmed that freedom camping at Pinders Pond has become very popular. Campers are leaving their camper vans and “set ups” at the site for longer periods of time. More people are staying at Pinders Pond long-term, despite the 3-day limit currently in place. Last summer larger groups who refused to move on created some challenges at the site. There is a concern that this type of behaviour could be replicated if camping is permitted at other sites.

 

Council at this stage has no camping bylaw, making any enforcement difficult. The Council is awaiting changes, that have been signalled by central government, to be made to the Freedom Camping Act 2010 before preparing its camping strategy. This is to ensure any strategy is consistent with the latest legislation requirements.

 

Other considerations

·    There are already two commercial camping grounds operating in the Teviot Valley and directing people to these sites will help local businesses stay viable.

·    The Golf Club is looking for ways to become more self-sustainable and charging for a POP site is one way of supporting this goal. However, the Camping Ground Regulations may apply which could result in significant investment being paid.

·    During busy periods, campers have flowed off the carpark area and onto the rugby grounds, creating problems for organised events and ongoing maintenance of the reserve.

 

 

4.       Financial Considerations

 

If consultation is required, this will be carried out within existing budgets.

 

 

5.       Options

 

Option 1 – (Recommended)

 

          The board declines a request from the Roxburgh Golf Club to allow a POP site on the Roxburgh Recreation Reserve land leased by the club.

Advantages:

 

·        This is consistent with the Teviot Valley Ward Reserve Management Plan 2014 which does not have provisions for regular camping on the Roxburgh Recreation Reserve.

·        This encourages people to use local commercial camping grounds and existing freedom camping areas.

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        The Roxburgh Golf Club will not be able to use the funds from camping to assist with maintenance of the club or potentially provide a level of security for the club.

 

Option 2

 

The board consults the community on an amendment to the Teviot Valley Ward Reserve Management Plan 2014 to allow camping at the Roxburgh Recreation Reserve.

 

 

Advantages:

 

·        The decision aligns with a request from the Roxburgh Golf Club to a POP site on the reserve.

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        The reserve management plan has already been consulted on and camping locations agreed to by the community.

·        The Pinders Pond freedom camping ground is starting to see more long-term campers, which could set a precedent for any future camping grounds.

·        There are already two commercial camping grounds operating in the Teviot Valley.

·        Camping Ground Regulations.

 

 

6.       Compliance

 

Local Government Act 2002 Purpose Provisions

This decision enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities by considering a community request for a POP site on a public reserve. 

 

 

Decision consistent with other Council plans and policies? Such as the District Plan, Economic Development Strategy etc.

 

Options 1 and 2 are both consistent with the Teviot Valley Ward Reserve Management Plan and the Camping-Grounds Regulations 1985.

 

Considerations as to sustainability, the environment and climate change impacts

 

A POP site could have environmental impacts if campers extend beyond the carpark and park on the grass of the reserve, as has happened on occasion.

 

Risks Analysis

 

There are no perceived risks with this decision.

 

Significance, Consultation and Engagement (internal and external)

 

 

Should the board wish to amend the Teviot Valley Ward Reserve Management Plan, community consultation, submissions and hearings will be a requirement of this process.

 

 

 

7.       Next Steps

 

The Roxburgh Golf Club will be advised of the Board’s decision.

 

 

8.       Attachments

 

Appendix 1 - 2021 Roxburgh Golf Club Letter

Appendix 2 - NZMCA Parking Request

Appendix 3 - 20210823 Club reply lease review and motor home parking  

 

Report author:

Reviewed and authorised by:

 

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Executive Manager - Planning and Environment

23/05/2022

23/05/2022

 

 


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22.4.5         New banners for Roxburgh's main street

Doc ID:      582837

 

1.       Purpose of Report

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

To consider options for the development of new street banners for Roxburgh’s main street.

 

Recommendations

That the Teviot Valley Community Board

A.      Receives the report and accepts the level of significance.

B.      Considers funding and design options for the street banners in Roxburgh.

C.      Agrees in principle, subject to further work and support from Council staff, for community representatives to proceed with the design and manufacture of street banners for the main street of Roxburgh.

D.      Investigates increasing its annual funding allocation for street banner replacements through Council’s annual and long-term planning process.

 

 

2.       Background

 

Street banners were first installed along the main street of Roxburgh a number of years ago. The banner brackets were locally engineered and the banners were designed, sewed and installed by the community. The purpose of the street banners was to beautify and create vibrancy along the main street, and to reflect the communities and interests of the local area. Banner designs included celebrations of local festivities such as Christmas holidays and Teviot Valley Tartan Times.

 

Over time some of the brackets broke, and it became a drain on the community to be regularly replacing the banners.

 

In 2015 the Teviot Valley Community Board provided a $2,000 promotions grant to Teviot Prospects to replace these brackets with new street banner brackets that matched the size of the other street banners in the district (resolution 15.5.6). The new brackets:

·    enabled use of the Central Otago A World of Difference banners, that were produced in larger batches for the wider Central Otago district and were more cost-efficient to purchase;

·    allowed the community the opportunity to design their own banners and have these manufactured in regular sizings (again, enabling some cost efficiencies);

·    met an objective of the 2011 Roxburgh and Teviot Valley Community Plan: The Teviot Valley has an attractive and well-maintained town centre at Roxburgh.

 

In 2019 Council replaced the conventional street banner brackets with the Flagtrax design. This has enabled banners to be swapped out from the ground, rather than at height from a cherry picker or equivalent hydraulic lifting device.

 

The lifespan of street banners is limited by ongoing exposure to wind and UV light, and the Teviot Valley Community Board has insufficient budget to regularly replace them. Council’s street banner supplier has observed that the flags they manufacture will generally have a lifespan for up to one year, whereas street banners may only last for 6-9 months, because they are higher and more exposed to extreme weather elements.

 

As a comparison, street banners in the Māniatoto ward are hung year-round, on a rotation of Central Otago A World of Difference banners for nine months and Chistmas banners for three months. Council staff may get two rotations from the Central Otago A World of Difference banners, though they are tattered by the end of the second period. The Christmas banners generally only last two rotations also, due to colour fade.

 

The last street banners for Roxburgh were purchased at the beginning of 2021.

 

 

3.       Discussion

 

A concerned member of the public spoke at Teviot Valley Community Board’s public forum in March. She was unhappy with the design and condition of Roxburgh’s street banners and proposed a community-led project to design and install new banners that reflect the fruit and produce grown in the area. Her goal is for the banners to be bold and to promote the region, so that people passing through the township will have a positive and lasting memory of Roxburgh.

 

In evaluating how to address the ongoing installation of street banners, the Board may wish to consider the following options:

 

Design options

a)   Utilise the banners designed through the Central Otago Regional Identity programme

·    These are used throughout the district and can be purchased in larger quantities. However, they are not locally specific.

·    The last banners installed in Roxburgh were a localised design, developed through the Regional Identity programme to reflect the Teviot Valley - Our Place Our Stories content. The print run was smaller, so economies of scale were lessened. The member of the community who spoke with the Board also did not like the graphic design on these.

 

b)   Community-led design

·    This has been done before in Roxburgh, with successful results.

·    A local designer could be contracted to develop the design concepts into print-ready file. This will incur an additional cost of around $300-$500 to the project.

·    The Teviot Valley – Our Place Our Stories book developed within Council’s Regional Identity programme contains produce-related story themes that could support the community in their banner designs.

·    The Board may wish to consider how and who would approve the preferred banner designs.

 

c)   Purpose-designed event banners

·    These banners would both advertise a local event and create vibrancy along the main street.

·    Event coordinators would need to design and fund the banners.

·    The Board may consider funding its own banners for specific events/festivities, such as the Christmas holiday period.

 

d)   Allow singular banners to be installed that promote local services and organisations – e.g. i-SITE, RSA, etc.

·    This would help promote the local activities in town and demonstrate community vibrancy.

·    The banners would need to be funded, installed and updated by the organisation.

·    Banner displays that promote commercial entities would need greater consideration by the Board.

 

Funding options

a)   Ward funded

The Board has some funding tagged for street banner replacement, although there is not sufficient to ensure the timely replacement of aged banners (refer to the Financial Considerations section below).

 

b)   Individually funded

Members of the community and/or local businesses could be asked to sponsor individual banners. Individual sponsorship could encourage individualised banners, however the banners’ short lifespan may be demotivating.

 

c)   Funded by a community group

Local community group(s) could apply to funding agencies for a grant to cover the cost of manufacturing and design. The Board may also consider a promotions or community grant application, such as the grant issued to Teviot Prospects in 2015.

 

Manufacturing logistics

The printing style and batch size will impact on the design, potential lifespan and overall expense of the banner replacements. Here are some factors to consider:

 

a)   Dye screenprinted/block print

This production style is used on the Central Otago A World of Difference banners. Limiting the colour scheme to only 2-3 colours enables the design to be screenprinted onto the fabric in strong ‘block’ designs. Traditionally this was a significantly cheaper option than digital printing. They also have slightly better colour-fasting.

 

b)   Digitally printed

Digital printing can reproduce full colour images. It is cheaper to customize which means that a batch of individualised banners is a possibility. Digital technology has improved markedly in recent years and the cost and lifespan of these banners are now more closely aligned to screenprinted versions. The development of digital prints requires high resolution photos and print-ready artwork (i.e. Adobe Illustrator in vector format).

 

c)   Batch size

Bespoke individualised banner design inflates the unit cost of production – for example, the community member who spoke with the Board was quoted $500 for a one-off banner design and print. Larger print runs will create economies of scale, as illustrated in the Financial Considerations section below.

 

Not all street brackets need to be filled simultaneously and an option could be to develop a handful of banners initially. However, there will be a stronger visual impact if all 11 banners are filled together. Piecemeal banner installation will also create challenges in coordinating systematic changeouts.

 

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Figure 1. Central Otago A World of Difference FlaxTrax banner design (screenprinted)

Figure 2. Community proposal for a Roxburgh main street banner design (digitally printed)

 

 

 

4.       Financial Considerations

 

The Teviot Valley Community Board has budgeted $1,500 for banner replacement in the 2024/25 financial year and a further $1,500 in the 2028/29 financial year. Based on the pricing below, this funding will barely cover one changeout of 11 banners.

Price comparisons for 950mm x 1750mm polyknit banners with heat-sealed edges and Flagtrax fittings, supplied by Council’s preferred supplier:
Digitally printed (can be different designs)
•	11 banners @ $136+GST each
•	20 banners @ $125+GST each
•	50 banners @ $98+GST each
•	90x banners @ $85+GST each

Dye Screenprinted/Block Print (all one design and colour way)
•	11 banners @ $124+GST each
•	20 banners @ $105+GST each
•	50 banners @ $94+GST each
•	90x banners @ $85+GST each

These costings do not include freight. A graphic design fee should also be included for community-designed banners (of between $300-$500).

 

Should the Board choose to encourage the community to fund the banners through a community and/or promotions grant, Council’s next funding round opens to the public in July, and decision-making will occur in September/October. This Board as 2022/23 budgets of $5,000 for community grants and $2,500 for promotions grants.

Should the Board choose to cover the cost of banner replacements through its operational budgets, this will need to be addressed through the annual and/or long-term planning processes.

 

 

5.       Options

 

Option 1 – (Recommended)

 

Council staff work with community representatives to facilitate the locally-led design and manufacture of street banners for the main street of Roxburgh. This will involve further conversations with the concerned member of public who met with the Board, and connecting with one or more representative community groups to potentially assist with fundraising.

 

Advantages:

 

·        This option would support this community-led initiative to rectify vibrant street banners along the main street

·        There is opportunity to seek funding in a timely manner through the Board’s grant scheme

·        Incorporating a representative community group into the project would sense-check overall community desire for the project and banner design

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        This option would facilitate the development of one set of banners for the main street but it may be a burden on the community to continually have to go through this process every time the street banners need renewed.

 

 

Option 2 – (Also recommended)

 

The Board considers allocating annual budget for street banner replacements.

 

Advantages:

 

·        This will ensure ongoing revitalisation of the street banners

·        The community could still be actively involved in the banner design but would not need to seek funding for replacements

·        The Board would have the flexibility of funding community-designed banners, utilising the Central Otago A World of Difference banners, or creating their own banner design in the future

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        Financial flexibility to implement this will be restricted to annual or long-term planning processes and will be subject to the Ward’s ability to afford this additional spend

·        This option will require a considerably longer timeframe

 

Option 3 – (Not recommended)

 

The Board does nothing.

 

Advantages:

 

·        This option would save additional and ongoing expenditure on banner replacements

 

Disadvantages:

 

·        This option would not address the Board’s lack of budget to purchase, install and replace street banners into the future

·        The FlagTrax system has been recently installed and it would be a waste not to utilise it

 

 

6.       Compliance

 

Local Government Act 2002 Purpose Provisions

This consideration is promoting social, environmental, economic and cultural wellbeing of this community by enabling local involvement in the development of an initiative that celebrates local businesses, beautifies the township and represents the Teviot Valley’s distinct points of difference.

 

Decision consistent with other Council plans and policies? Such as the District Plan, Economic Development Strategy etc.

Yes. Street banners are actively used for urban placemaking across other Central Otago townships. This initiative also aligns with the objectives of the 2011 Roxburgh and Teviot Valley Community Plan

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Considerations as to sustainability, the environment and climate change impacts

Weather elements, particularly the wind and UV light, directly impacts on the lifespan of street banners and ongoing replacement that will be required.

 

Risks Analysis

No risk has been identified with this proposal. The new FlagTrax system has alleviated the need to work at heights when replacing the banners.

 

Significance, Consultation and Engagement (internal and external)

 This report does not trigger Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

 

The proposal was brought to the Board by an individual member of the public and the Board may wish to engage with the community on banner design.

 

 

 

7.       Next Steps

 

Council staff will follow the Board’s guidance on how to proceed with the options discussed above.

 

 

8.       Attachments

 

Nil

 

Report author:

Reviewed and authorised by:

 

 

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22.4.6         Teviot Valley Financial Report for the Period Ending 31 March 2022

Doc ID:      581372

 

1.       Purpose

 

To consider the financial performance overview as at 31 March 2022.

 

Recommendations

That the report be received.

 

2.       Discussion

 

The operating statement for the three months ending 31 March 2022 shows a favourable variance of $53k against the revised budget.

 

2021/22

9 MONTHS ENDING 31 MARCH 2022

 

2021/22

Full Year

 

YTD

YTD

YTD

 

Full Year

Annual Plan

 

Actual

Revised Budget

Variance

 

Revised Budget

$000

 

$000

$000

$000

 

$000

 

Income:

 

 

 

 

 

23

Internal Interest Revenue

9

14

(5)

˜

23

18

User Fees & Other

16

17

(1)

˜

19

-

Reserves Contributions

11

1

10

˜

1

503

Rates

380

381

(1)

˜

503

544

Total Income

416

413

3

˜

546

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenditure

 

 

 

 

 

11

Rates Expense

13

13

-

˜

14

142

Cost Allocations

106

107

1

˜

142

82

Other Costs

17

41

24

˜

82

10

Staff

12

12

-

˜

14

14

Fuel & Energy

9

10

1

˜

14

167

Contracts

127

134

7

˜

171

24

Building Repairs and Mtce

16

18

2

˜

24

22

Grants

5

12

7

˜

22

18

Members Remuneration

13

13

-

˜

18

98

Depreciation

61

69

8

˜

101

586

Total Expenses

379

429

50

˜

602

(42)

Operating Surplus / (Deficit)

37

(16)

53

 

(56)

This table has rounding (+/- 1)

 

Income for period ending 31 March 2022:

Operating income has a favourable variance of $3k to the revised budget.

·    Internal interest revenue is trending lower than budget due to low market interest rates.

·    Reserves contributions has a favourable variance of $10k against budget. These are difficult to gauge when setting budgets as they are dependent on developers’ timeframes.

 

Expenditure for period ending 31 March 2022:

 

Expenditure has a favourable variance of $50k to the revised budget.

·    Other costs has a favourable variance of $24k. Main contributors to the underspend are maintenance, professional fees and compliance schedule expenditure. These expenses are more needs based and will vary against budget from time to time, both in timing and actual costs.

·    Contracts has a favourable variance of $7k. These costs can fluctuate from the budget from time to time and should re-align by the end of the financial year.

·    Grants has a favourable variance of $7k. Promotions and general grants are on track with the budget. The Roxburgh Pool operating grant has been uplifted in April 2022.

·    Depreciation has a favourable variance of $8k. Parks and recreation depreciation is lower than expected by $11k. This is offset by the Millers Flat pool depreciation which is $3k higher than budget.

 

Capital Expenditure:

 

Capital expenditure (CAPEX) for the period ending 31 March 2022 reflects that CAPEX spending is $239k behind the revised budget. Actual capital spent for the quarter ended at 2% of the total revised budget.

 

2021/22

9 MONTHS ENDING 31 MARCH 2022

 

2021/22

Full Year

 

YTD

YTD

YTD

 

Full Year

Annual Plan

 

Actual

Revised Budget

Variance

 

Revised Budget

$000

 

$000

$000

$000

 

$000

 

Parks & Reserves:

 

 

 

 

 

7

Roxburgh Reserves - Landscaping & Planting

7

8

1

˜

8

12

Roxburgh Reserves - Bins, Signs, Structures

3

11

8

˜

25

3

Millers Flat Recreation Reserve - Tennis Courts

2

4

2

˜

6

500

Roxburgh Pool

-

200

200

˜

500

521

Total Parks & Reserves:

12

223

211

˜

539

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property:

 

 

 

 

 

-

Roxburgh Town Hall

1

29

28

˜

72

-

Total Property:

1

29

28

˜

72

521

Total Capital Expenditure

13

252

239

˜

611

 

This table has rounding (+/- 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parks and reserves – show an overall favourable variance of $211k. This is predominately due to the contribution towards the development of the Roxburgh Community Pool upgrade (which is additional to the operational grant already uplifted), which is likely to be carried forward into the next financial year.

 

Property - The Roxburgh Entertainment Centre stage upgrade project has been carried forward from 2020/21. As per resolution 22.1.2 in February 2022, this project is now being carried forward to 2022/23. The budget will be transferred to the earthquake strengthening and fire upgrade project.

 

 

 

Reserve Funds table for Teviot Valley Ward

 

·    As at 30 June 2021 the Teviot Valley Ward has an audited closing reserve funds balance of $1.3M. This is the ward specific reserves and does not factor in the district-wide reserves which are in deficit at ($16.7M). Refer to Appendix 1.

·      Taking the 2020-21 audited Annual Report closing balance and adding 2021-22 income and expenditure, carry forwards and resolutions, the Teviot Valley Ward is projected to end the 2021-22 financial year with a closing balance of $1.0M.

 

 

3.       Attachments

 

Appendix 1 - Teviot Valley Ward Reserves 2021-2022  

 

Report author:

Reviewed and authorised by:

 

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Donna McKewen

Leanne Macdonald

Accountant

Executive Manager - Corporate Services

25/05/2022

26/05/2022

 

 


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6                 Mayor’s Report

22.4.7         Mayor's Report

Doc ID:      583252

 

1.       Purpose

 

To consider an update from His Worship the Mayor.

 

Recommendations

That the Teviot Valley Community Board receives the report.

 

 

His Worship the Mayor will give a verbal update on activities and issues of interest since the last meeting.

 

 

2.       Attachments

 

Nil

 

 


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7                 Chair's Report

22.4.8         Chair's Report

Doc ID:      583254

 

1.       Purpose

 

The Chair will give an update on activities and issues since the last meeting.

 

Recommendations

That the report be received.

 

 

2.       Attachments

 

Nil

 


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8                 Members' Reports

22.4.9         Members' Reports

Doc ID:      583260

 

1.       Purpose

 

Members will give an update on activities and issues since the last meeting.

 

Recommendations

That the report be received.

 

 

2.       Attachments

 

Nil

 


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9                 Status Reports

22.4.10       June 2022 Governance Report

Doc ID:      583045

 

1.       Purpose

 

To report on items of general interest, receive minutes and updates from key organisations and consider the legacy and current status report updates.

 

Recommendations

That the report be received.

 

 

2.       Discussion

 

Status Report

The status reports have been updated with any actions since the previous meeting (see appendix 1).

 

Teviot Valley Community Board Forward Work Programme

The TVCB Forward Work Programme has been updated (see appendix 2).

 

 

3.       Attachments

 

Appendix 1 - TVCB Status Updates

Appendix 2 - TVCB Forward Work Programme  

 

Report author:

Reviewed and authorised by:

 

 

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Julie Harris

Sanchia Jacobs

Governance Support Officer

Chief Executive Officer

02/06/2022

07/06/2022

 

 


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16 June 2022

 

10               Date of the Next Meeting

The date of the next scheduled meeting is 28 July 2022.


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16 June 2022

 

11               Resolution to Exclude the Public

Recommendations

That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.

The general subject matter of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

General subject of each matter to be considered

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Ground(s) under section 48 for the passing of this resolution

22.4.11 - Proposal to Mine Section 92 Block VIII Benger Survey District being the Millers Flat Green Waste Site. (PRO: 65-7023-00)

s7(2)(i) - the withholding of the information is necessary to enable Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

s48(1)(a)(i) - the public conduct of the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist under section 6 or section 7

 

 

 



[1] The Camping Strategy 2010 is currently being reviewed.