Te Kaunihera o Tai Tokerau ki te Raki
AGENDA
Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Time: |
9.30 am |
Location: |
Council Chamber Memorial Avenue Kaikohe |
Membership:
Cr Felicity Foy - Chairperson
Mayor John Carter
Deputy Mayor Ann Court
Cr Dave Collard
Cr Mate Radich
Cr Rachel Smith
Cr Kelly Stratford
Cr John Vujcich
Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Chairperson Mike Edmonds
Te Hiku Community Board Chairperson Adele Gardner
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Authorising Body |
Mayor/Council |
Status |
Standing Committee |
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE
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Infrastructure Committee Terms of Reference |
Approval Date |
7 May 2020 |
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Responsible Officer |
Chief Executive |
Purpose
The purpose of the Infrastructure Committee (the Committee) is to ensure cost effective, quality and sustainable infrastructure decisions are made to meet the current and future needs of Far North communities and that Councils infrastructure assets are effectively maintained and operated.
The Committee will review the effectiveness of the following aspects:
· Affordable core infrastructure to support healthy and sustainable living;
· Operational performance including monitoring and reporting on significant infrastructure projects
· Delivery of quality infrastructure and district facilities
· Financial spend and reprogramming of capital works
· Property and other assets
To perform his or her role effectively, each Committee member must develop and maintain
his or her skills and knowledge, including an understanding of the Committee’s responsibilities, Councils’ infrastructure assets such as roading, three waters and district facilities.
Membership
The Council will determine the membership of the Infrastructure Committee.
The Infrastructure Committee will comprise of at least six elected members (one of which will be the chairperson).
Mayor Carter |
Felicity Foy – Chairperson |
Ann Court – Deputy Chairperson |
Dave Collard |
Kelly Stratford |
John Vujcich |
Mate Radich |
Mike Edmonds |
Adele Gardner |
Non-appointed councillors may attend meetings with speaking rights, but not voting rights.
Quorum
The quorum at a meeting of the Infrastructure Committee is 5 members.
Frequency of Meetings
The Infrastructure Committee shall meet every 6 weeks, but may be cancelled if there is no business.
Power to Delegate
The Infrastructure Committee may not delegate any of its responsibilities, duties or powers.
Committees Responsibilities
The Committees responsibilities are described below:
Quality infrastructure and Facilities
· Assess and provide advice to Council on strategic issues relating to the provision of Council’s infrastructural activities and district facilities
· Review, and recommend to Council, policy and strategies for the delivery of infrastructural asset services
· Monitor achievement of outcomes included in the Infrastructure Strategy and other infrastructure strategies eg District Transport Strategy
· Ensure that Council protects its investment in its infrastructural assets in accordance with accepted professional standards
· Monitor the risks, financial and operational performance of the Council's infrastructural activities and facilities
· Monitor major contract performance measures/key result areas (KRAs)
Significant Projects – spend, monitoring and reporting
· Monitor significant projects
· Approve budget overspend (above tolerance levels in the CE delegations) and any reprogramming of capex for a project or programme provided that:
o The overall budget is met from savings
o The overall budget for capex is not exceeded. Where this is not the case, the Committee must either:
§ Recommend to Council that additional funding is approved (outside the Annual Plan or Long Term Plan process), or
§ Recommend as part of the next round of Long Term Plan or Annual Plan process that the funding is considered for inclusion.
· Approve tenders and contracts provided they are:
o Up to $3 million,
o in accordance with the current year’s plan, whether that be Annual Plan or Long Term Plan, and
o deemed low by the Significance and Engagement Policy
Compliance
· Ensure that operational functions comply with legislative requirements and Council policy
· Ensure that consents associated with Council's infrastructure are being met and renewals are planned for
Service levels (non regulatory)
· Recommend service level changes and new initiatives to the Long Term and Annual Plan processes.
Relationships
· Monitoring Council’s relationship with the Northland Transportation Alliance
o Receive quarterly performance reports
· Monitoring Council’s relationship with the Far North Waters Alliance Partner
Property
· Recommend to Council the acquisition or disposal of assets.
· Approve new leases and lease renewals (of non-reserve land), in accordance with the current years’ plan, whether that be Annual Plan or Long Term Plan.
Receive updates on changes to national and regional policies that impact on Council provision of infrastructure and where appropriate make recommendation to Council.
Rules and Procedures
Council’s Standing Orders and Code of Conduct apply to all the committee’s meetings.
Annual reporting
The Chair of the Committee will submit a written report to the Chief Executive on an annual basis. The review will summarise the activities of the Committee and how it has contributed to the Council’s governance and strategic objectives. The Chief Executive will place the report on the next available agenda of the governing body.
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - MEMBERS REGISTER OF INTERESTS
Name |
Responsibility (i.e. Chairperson etc) |
Declaration of Interests |
Nature of Potential Interest |
Member's Proposed Management Plan |
Hon John Carter QSO |
Board Member of the Local Government Protection Programme |
Board Member of the Local Government Protection Program |
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Carter Family Trust |
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Felicity Foy (Chair) |
Shareholder - Northland Planning & Development 2020 |
A planning and development consultancy that is based in the Far North and have two employees. Property owner of Commerce Street, Kaitaia |
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I will abstain from any debate and voting on proposed plan change items for the Far North District Plan. |
I will declare a conflict of interest with any planning matters that relate to resource consent processing, and the management of the resource consents planning team. |
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I will not enter into any contracts with Council for over $25,000 per year. I have previously contracted to Council to process resource consents as consultant planner. |
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Flick Trustee Ltd |
I am the director of this company that is the company trustee of Flick Family Trust that owns properties Seaview Road – Cable Bay, and Allen Bell Drive - Kaitaia. |
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Elbury Holdings Limited |
This company is directed by my parents Fiona and Kevin King. |
This company owns several dairy and beef farms, and also dwellings on these farms. The Farms and dwellings are located in the Far North at Kaimaumau, Bird Road/Sandhills Rd, Wireless Road/ Puckey Road/Bell Road, the Awanui Straight and Allen Bell Drive. |
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Foy Farms Partnership |
Owner and partner in Foy Farms - a farm on Church Road, Kaingaroa |
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Foy Farms Rentals |
Owner and rental manager of Foy Farms Rentals for 7 dwellings on Church Road, Kaingaroa and 2 dwellings on Allen Bell Drive, Kaitaia, and 1 property on North Road, Kaitaia, one title contains a cell phone tower. |
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King Family Trust |
This trust owns several titles/properties at Cable Bay, Seaview Rd/State Highway 10 and Ahipara - Panorama Lane. |
These trusts own properties in the Far North. |
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Previous employment at FNDC 2007-16 |
I consider the staff members at FNDC to be my friends |
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Shareholder of Coastline Plumbing NZ Limited |
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Felicity Foy - Partner |
Director of Coastline Plumbing NZ Limited |
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Friends with some FNDC employees |
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Deputy Mayor Ann Court (Deputy) |
Waipapa Business Association |
Member |
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Case by case |
Warren Pattinson Limited |
Shareholder |
Building company. FNDC is a regulator and enforcer |
Case by case |
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Kerikeri Irrigation |
Supplies my water |
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No |
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Top Energy |
Supplies my power |
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No other interest greater than the publics |
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District Licensing |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Top Energy Consumer Trust |
Trustee |
Crossover in regulatory functions, consenting economic development and contracts such as street lighting. |
Declare interest and abstain from voting. |
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Ann Court Trust |
Private |
Private |
N/A |
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Waipapa Rotary |
Honorary member |
Potential community funding submitter |
Declare interest and abstain from voting. |
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Properties on Onekura Road, Waipapa |
Owner Shareholder |
Any proposed FNDC Capital works or policy change which may have a direct impact (positive/adverse) |
Declare interest and abstain from voting. |
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Property on Daroux Dr, Waipapa |
Financial interest |
Any proposed FNDC Capital works or policy change which may have a direct impact (positive/adverse) |
Declare interest and abstain from voting. |
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Flowers and gifts |
Ratepayer 'Thankyou' |
Bias/ Pre-determination? |
Declare to Governance |
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Coffee and food |
Ratepayers sometimes 'shout' food and beverage |
Bias or pre-determination |
Case by case |
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Staff |
N/A |
Suggestion of not being impartial or pre-determined! |
Be professional, due diligence, weigh the evidence. Be thorough, thoughtful, considered impartial and balanced. Be fair. |
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Warren Pattinson |
My husband is a builder and may do work for Council staff |
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Case by case |
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Ann Court - Partner |
Warren Pattinson Limited |
Director |
Building Company. FNDC is a regulator |
Remain at arm’s length |
Air NZ |
Shareholder |
None |
None |
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Warren Pattinson Limited |
Builder |
FNDC is the consent authority, regulator and enforcer. |
Apply arm’s length rules |
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Property on Onekura Road, Waipapa |
Owner |
Any proposed FNDC capital work in the vicinity or rural plan change. Maybe a link to policy development. |
Would not submit. Rest on a case by case basis. |
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David Collard |
Snapper Bonanza 2011 Limited |
45% Shareholder and Director |
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Trustee of Te Ahu Charitable Trust |
Council delegate to this board |
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Mate Radich |
No form received |
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Kelly Stratford |
KS Bookkeeping and Administration |
Business Owner, provides book keeping, administration and development of environmental management plans |
None perceived |
Step aside from decisions that arise, that may have conflicts |
Waikare Marae Trustees |
Trustee |
Maybe perceived conflicts |
Case by case basis |
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Bay of Islands College |
Parent Elected Trustee |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict, I will step aside from decision making |
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Karetu School |
Parent Elected Trustee |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict, I will step aside from decision making |
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Māori title land – Moerewa and Waikare |
Beneficiary and husband is a shareholder |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict, I will step aside from decision making |
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Sister is employed by Far North District Council |
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Will not discuss work/governance mattes that are confidential |
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Gifts - food and beverages |
Residents and ratepayers may ‘shout’ food and beverage |
Perceived bias or predetermination |
Case by case basis |
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Taumarere Counselling Services |
Advisory Board Member |
May be perceived conflicts |
Should conflict arise, step aside from voting |
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Sport Northland |
Board Member |
May be perceived conflicts |
Should conflict arise, step aside from voting |
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Kelly Stratford - Partner |
Chef and Barista |
Opua Store |
None perceived |
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Māori title land – Moerewa |
Shareholder |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict of interest, I would step aside from decision making |
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John Vujcich |
Board Member |
Pioneer Village |
Matters relating to funding and assets |
Declare interest and abstain |
Director |
Waitukupata Forest Ltd |
Potential for council activity to directly affect its assets |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Director |
Rural Service Solutions Ltd |
Matters where council regulatory function impact of company services |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Director |
Kaikohe (Rau Marama) Community Trust |
Potential funder |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Partner |
MJ & EMJ Vujcich |
Matters where council regulatory function impacts on partnership owned assets |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Member |
Kaikohe Rotary Club |
Potential funder, or impact on Rotary projects |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Member |
New Zealand Institute of Directors |
Potential provider of training to Council |
Declare a Conflict of Interest |
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Member |
Institute of IT Professionals |
Unlikely, but possible provider of services to Council |
Declare a Conflict of Interest |
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Mike Edmonds |
Chair |
Kaikohe Mechanical and Historic Trust |
Council Funding |
Decide at the time |
Committee member |
Kaikohe Rugby Football and Sports Club |
Council Funding |
Withdraw and abstain |
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Adele Gardner |
N/A - FNDC Honorarium |
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The Far North 20/20, ICT Trust |
Trustee |
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Te Ahu Charitable Trust |
Trustee |
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ST Johns Kaitaia Branch |
Trustee/ Committee Member |
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I know many FNDC staff members as I was an FNDC staff member from 1994-2008. |
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Partner of Adele Gardner |
N/A as Retired |
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Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda |
10 February 2021 |
Infrastructure Committee Meeting
will be held in the Council Chamber, Memorial Avenue, Kaikohe on:
Wednesday 10 February 2021 at 9.30 am
Order Of Business
1 Karakia Timatanga – Opening Prayer
2 Apologies and Declarations of Interest
4 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
4.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
5.1 Electrocoagulation Wastewater Treatment Update
5.2 Northland CDEM Group Drought Plan 2020-2021
5.3 Infrastructure and Asset Management Monthly Business Report for December 2020
6.1 Alternative Wastewater Treatment Technologies Review - Moxiepel
6.2 Confirmation of Previous Minutes - Public Excluded.
7 Karakia Whakamutunga – Closing Prayer
2 Apologies and Declarations of Interest
Members need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as a Member of the Committee and any private or other external interest they might have. This note is provided as a reminder to Members to review the matters on the agenda and assess and identify where they may have a pecuniary or other conflict of interest, or where there may be a perception of a conflict of interest.
If a Member feels they do have a conflict of interest, they should publicly declare that at the start of the meeting or of the relevant item of business and refrain from participating in the discussion or voting on that item. If a Member thinks they may have a conflict of interest, they can seek advice from the Chief Executive Officer or the Team Leader Democracy Support (preferably before the meeting).
It is noted that while members can seek advice the final decision as to whether a conflict exists rests with the member.
No requests for deputations were received at the time of the Agenda going to print.
10 February 2021 |
4 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
4.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
File Number: A3052532
Author: Kim Hammond, Meetings Administrator
Authoriser: Aisha Huriwai, Team Leader Democracy Services
Purpose of the Report
The minutes of the previous Infrastructure Committee meeting are attached to allow the Committee to confirm that the minutes are a true and correct record.
That the Infrastructure Committee confirm that the minutes of the meeting held 2 December 2020 be confirmed as a true and correct record. |
1) Background
Local Government Act 2002 Schedule 7 Section 28 states that a local authority must keep minutes of its proceedings. The minutes of these proceedings duly entered and authenticated as prescribed by a local authority are prima facie evidence of those meetings.
2) Discussion and Options
The minutes of the meeting are attached. Far North District Council Standing Orders Section 27.3 states that no discussion shall arise on the substance of the minutes in any succeeding meeting, except as to their correctness.
Reason for the recommendation
The reason for the recommendation is to confirm the minutes are a true and correct record of the previous meeting.
3) Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision as a result of this report.
1. 2020-12-02
Infrastructure Committee Unconfirmed Minutes - A3023023 ⇩
Compliance schedule:
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:
1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,
a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and
b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and
c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.
2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.
Compliance requirement |
Staff assessment |
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
This is a matter of low significance. |
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision. |
This report complies with the Local Government Act 2002 Schedule 7 Section 28. |
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought. |
It is the responsibility of each meeting to confirm their minutes therefore the views of another meeting are not relevant. |
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. |
There are no implications on Māori in confirming minutes from a previous meeting. Any implications on Māori arising from matters included in meeting minutes should be considered as part of the relevant report. |
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities. |
This report is asking for the minutes to be confirmed as true and correct record, any interests that affect other people should be considered as part of the individual reports. |
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision. |
There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision arising from this report. |
Chief Financial Officer review. |
The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report. |
Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda |
10 February 2021 |
MINUTES OF Far North District
Council
Infrastructure Committee Meeting
HELD AT THE Council Chamber, Memorial
Avenue, Kaikohe
ON Wednesday, 2 December 2020 AT 9.30 am
PRESENT: Cr Felicity Foy, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Cr Dave Collard, Cr Rachel Smith (Via TEAMS), Cr Kelly Stratford, Cr John Vujcich, Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Chairperson Mike Edmonds, Te Hiku Community Board Chairperson Adele Gardner (via TEAMS)
STAFF PRESENT: Shaun Clarke (Chief Executive Officer), Andy Finch (General Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management), Dean Myburgh (General Manager District Services), William J Taylor, MBE (General Manager Corporate Services), Sheryl Gavin (General Manager Strategic Planning and Policy - Acting)
1 Karakia Timatanga – Opening Prayer
Councillor Foy read the Local Government Act to open the meeting followed by a Karakia from Councillor Stratford.
2 Apologies and Declarations of Interest
That apologies from Mayor John Carter be received and accepted.
3 Deputation
Nil
4 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
4.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda item 4.1 document number A3001125, pages 14 - 18 refers. |
Committee Resolution 2020/9 Moved: Cr Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr Dave Collard That the Infrastructure Committee confirm that the minutes of the meeting held 21 October 2020 be confirmed as a true and correct record. Carried |
5 Information Reports
5.1 Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) Monthly Business Report for October 2020 Agenda item 5.1 document number A3014745, pages 19 - 19 refers. |
Committee Resolution 2020/10 Moved: Cr Kelly Stratford Seconded: Deputy Mayor Ann Court That the Infrastructure Committee receive the report Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) Monthly Business Report for October 2020. Carried |
6 Public Excluded
RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution 2020/11 Moved: Cr Felicity Foy Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 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:
Carried |
7 Meeting Close
The meeting closed at 11.23 am.
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Infrastructure Committee meeting to be held on 10 February 2021.
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CHAIRPERSON
10 February 2021 |
5.1 Electrocoagulation Wastewater Treatment Update
File Number: A3036914
Author: Tania George, EA to GM - Infrastructure and Asset Management
Authoriser: Andy Finch, General Manager - Infrastructure and Asset Management
Purpose of the Report
The purpose of the report is to present the Electrocoagulation (EC) Wastewater Treatment report prepared for Council by BECA.
Executive Summary
· Elected Members have asked for information about the EC process for wastewater treatment.
· This report introduces a report prepared by BECA evaluating the process, with particular reference to the Taipa Wastewater Treatment plant (TWWTP).
· This report was presented to the Council meeting on 10 December 2020 and was referred back to the Infrastructure Committee for consideration.
That the Infrastructure Committee notes the report Electrocoagulation Wastewater Treatment. |
1) Background
The treatment of wastewater through the process of EC has been promoted over the past few years, in particular by Mr Kurmann in relation to the Resource Consent renewal for the TWWTP.
Council have commissioned BECA to undertake a review of the EC process. A copy of the full report is included as attachment 1.
2) Discussion and Options
The report prepared detailing the current assessment of EC technology and the applicability of an EC treatment plant for the Taipa East Coast Wastewater Scheme has been based on historic information held by Council, Mr Kurmann and a report on EC by National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). Additional information was drawn from the Resource Consent hearing evidence for Taipa Wastewater treatment resource consent renewal and publicly available resources on the internet.
The key observations from the report are:
1. The EC process is a mature treatment technology based on the electrolytic liberation of soluble metal ions from metallic plates to provide coagulation of the wastewater stream. In addition to the liberation of metal ions there are a number of electrooxidation reactions that produce oxidants (hydroxide radicals, hypochlorite) that enhance the reduction of contaminants. Several commercial suppliers of EC equipment are available, including completely containerised units. All are located internationally outside of New Zealand.
2. EC has been successfully applied to a variety of commercial full-scale industrial applications. It is less frequently applied to municipal wastewater treatment, particularly at larger scale where it is less economic than conventional treatment processes. We are not aware of any EC treatment plants in New Zealand treating municipal wastewater.
3. The specific application of EC to the TWWTP Scheme has been considered as a concept proposal based on treatment of the wastewater from different locations within the existing pond system. The preferred treatment location would be the effluent discharge from the final maturation pond. This location is considered to apply the lowest organic load to the EC process, consisting primarily of algae solids, and to make most use of the maturation pond volume for peak flow buffering.
4. Testing of EC treatment of algal pond effluent reported by NIWA and similar tests by Mr Kurmann has shown that a good-settling sludge can be obtained that would favour a simple clarifier for post treatment. Thickening of the sludge by centrifugation for disposal is considered by Mr Kurmann, although little detail of the equipment is available. The quantity of sludge produced has not been identified. The potential of sludge disposal to the existing settlement pond is an option to reduce dewatering costs.
5. The effluent quality from the EC process is required to meet the discharge criteria set out in the Resource Consent conditions. The performance of the EC process in terms of effluent suspended solids, BOD/COD, phosphorus, heavy metals and microbiology is considered likely to be adequate to meet the consent conditions. The ability of EC to meet the ammonia limit of <10mgN/L is less certain as removal rates of 50% - 80% may not be sufficient, given the relatively high inlet ammonia concentrations reported.
6. Capital and operating costs are difficult to determine from the available information specific to the TWWTP proposal as no actual equipment specification has been provided. Mr Kurmann has given a budget cost of the EC unit as $950,000 and a cost of $200,000 for the sludge dewatering centrifuge. Costs for the balance of plant, e.g. pumping, power supply, civil works, buildings etc. are not provided and would have to be estimated.
7. Power consumption has been estimated in the report based on NIWA test results and typical literature values for EC operation. A typical reported value is of the order of 1kWh/m3 treated. For the TWWTP consented design average flow of 790m3 /d a power demand of approximately 790kWh/d could be typical. At design flow this is an annual cost of some $83,000. Power costs would vary depending on the installation location where there may be lower flows.
8. While solar power could be an option to offset the daily power demand it is unlikely that the cost of a battery system to cover night time and cloudy periods would be viable. Further financial analysis would be required to define CAPEX and operating return.
9. Other operating expenses relate to the periodic replacement of the electrodes (6 – 8 weeks) with an estimated cost of $14,900 pa and an operator expense of $8,500 pa (data from Mr Kurmann).
10. The current information provided on the detail of the proposed EC treatment process for the TWWTP is insufficient to assess whether the process will be economically viable for the improvement of the effluent for discharge to the stream or for irrigation.
Reason for the recommendation
To provide information relating to the electrocoagulation treatment process.
3) Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
There are no financial implications.
1. NZ1-16515038
- Electrocoagulation Wastewater Treatment - A2973395 ⇩
Compliance schedule:
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:
1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,
a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and
b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and
c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.
2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.
Compliance requirement |
Staff assessment |
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
Low |
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision. |
N/A |
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought. |
Potentially District wide. |
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. |
N/A |
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities. |
N/A |
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision. |
None |
Chief Financial Officer review. |
The Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report |
10 February 2021 |
5.2 Northland CDEM Group Drought Plan 2020-2021
File Number: A3051704
Author: Tania George, EA to GM - Infrastructure and Asset Management
Authoriser: Andy Finch, General Manager - Infrastructure and Asset Management
Purpose of the Report
To present the Northland CDEM Group Drought Plan 2020-2021.
Executive Summary
This is version 3 of the Northland CDEM Group Drought Plan 2020-2021. This plan has been adjusted based on feedback received from stakeholder consultation. And was approved at the Northland CDEM Group Coordinating Executive Group (CEG) meeting on 18 November.
That the Infrastructure Committee receive the report Northland CDEM Group Drought Plan 2020-2021.
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Background
In early 2020 Northland experienced one of the most severe droughts on record. Rainfall across Northland during 2019 was at record low levels, and with the lack of rainfall during the summer of 2019/20 severe drought resulted across the entire Northland region.
Discussion and Next Steps
This is a living document and will be updated as information becomes available (i.e. NIWA updates / additional information from stakeholders) and will be re-circulated as required when significant updates are added.
Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
Nil
1. Attachment
1 - Northland CDEM Group Drought Plan 2020-2021 V 3.0 - A3051701 ⇩
10 February 2021 |
5.3 Infrastructure and Asset Management Monthly Business Report for December 2020
File Number: A3073355
Author: Tania George, EA to GM - Infrastructure and Asset Management
Authoriser: Andy Finch, General Manager - Infrastructure and Asset Management
Purpose of the Report
To present a summary of Infrastructure and Asset Management activity and information items.
Executive Summary
The Infrastructure and Asset Management Update provides an overview of Infrastructure and Asset Management activity for the period of December 2020.
That the Infrastructure Committee receive the report Infrastructure and Asset Management Monthly Business Report for December 2020.
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Background
This report presents a range of performance and interest items focussed around Council Infrastructure.
Discussion and Next Steps
The information is attached in the form of a report.
Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
None
1. IAM
Business Report as at 31 December 2020 FINAL - A3073628 ⇩
10 February 2021 |
RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC