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24 June 2021 |
MINUTES OF Far North District Council
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD AT THE Council Chamber, Memorial
Avenue, Kaikohe
ON Thursday, 24 June 2021 AT 10.0 am
PRESENT: Mayor John Carter (HWTM), Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Cr David Clendon, Cr Dave Collard, Cr Felicity Foy, Cr Rachel Smith, Cr Kelly Stratford, Cr Moko Tepania, Cr John Vujcich
IN ATTENDANCE: Adele Gardner (Te Hiku Community Board Chairperson), Belinda Ward (Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board)
STAFF PRESENT: Shaun Clarke (Chief Executive Officer), William J Taylor, MBE (General Manager Corporate Services), Dean Myburgh (General Manager District Services), Andy Finch (General Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management), Darren Edwards (General Manager Strategic Planning and Policy)
1 Karakia Timatanga – Opening Prayer
The Mayor commenced the meeting with the Council prayer.
2 Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pangā Mema / Apologies and Declarations of Interest
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Resolution 2021/41 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Dave Collard That the apology received from Councillor Mate Radich be accepted and leave of absence granted. |
3 Ngā Tono Kōrero / Deputation
Nil
4 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
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4.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda item 5.1 document number A3052372, pages 12 - 33 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/42 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Rachel Smith That Council confirms the minutes of the Council meeting held 13 May 2021 as a true and correct record. |
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5.1 Petition from Margo Taituha and Geoff Reid - Stop the Seawalls and Dredging Agenda item 6.1 document number A3212375, pages 34 - 155 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/43 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Felicity Foy That Council receive the petitions from Margo Taituha and Geoff Reid – ‘Stop the Seawalls and Dredging’. |
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1 Tabled Document - Action Stations Seawall Petition extract from web |
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5.2 Adoption of the 2021-31 Long Term Plan Agenda item 6.2 document number A3223043, pages 156 - 161 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/44 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Ann Court That Council: a) adopts the Revenue and Financing Policy contained in the final 2021-31 Long Term Plan. b) adopts the Financial Strategy and Infrastructure Strategy contained in the final 2021–2031 Long Term Plan. c) adopts the 2021–2031 Long Term Plan as amended in accordance with the decisions made at the Deliberations meeting held on 13 May 2021 and the final changes notified by Audit New Zealand. d) adopts the ML21/2 policy (Māori Freehold Land used for the purposes of Papakāinga or other housing purposes subject to occupation licenses or other informal arrangements) as amended. e) authorises the Chief Executive Officer to approve any minor accuracy, grammatical or formatting amendments prior to the Long-Term Plan 2021– 2031 and associated documents being published or uploaded onto the Far North District Council website. Note: The Mayor acknowledged and thanked Elected Members and staff for the hours and amount of work that has gone into completing the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. |
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5.3 Setting of Rates, due dates and penalties for 2021-2022 Agenda item 6.3 document number A3217445, pages 162 - 171 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/45 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Ann Court That, pursuant to Section 23 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 (the Act), Council sets the rates as described below for the year commencing 1st July 2021 and concluding 30th June 2022;
All rates are shown inclusive of GST
GENERAL RATE
General Rate Differentiated on the basis of land use set on all rateable land
Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC):
A UAGC of $450.00 per Separately Used or Inhabited Part (SUIP) on every rateable Rating Unit
TARGETED RATES
ROADING RATES
Uniform Roading Rate
A Uniform Targeted Rate of $100 per Separately Used or Inhabited Part (SUIP) on every rateable Rating Unit
Differential Roading Rate
Differentiated on the basis of land use set on all rateable land
Ward Services Rate Differentiated on the basis of location set on all rateable land in the identified wards
Stormwater Rate 10% of the required funding for stormwater is from general rates and the remaining 90% is set on the basis of capital value on all rateable property identified in the rating area maps for the listed urban communities;
DEVELOPMENT RATES
Paihia CBD Development Rate
Differentiated on the basis of land use set on all rateable land identified in the rating area maps
Kaitāia BID Rate
BOI Recreation Centre Rate
PRIVATE ROADING RATES
Hupara Road Sealing Rates
SEWERAGE RATES
Separate sewerage rates are set for each sewerage scheme on every rating unit that is connected to each scheme or to which the scheme is “available”.
The additional pan rate is set on the basis of the third and subsequent water closet or urinal within the rating unit. A rating unit used primarily as a residence for a single household will be treated as having a single pan.
Ahipara Sewerage Capital Rate
East Coast Sewerage Capital Rate
Hihi Sewerage Capital Rate
Kāeo Sewerage Capital Rate
Kaikohe Sewerage Capital Rate
Kaitāia and Awanui Sewerage Capital Rate
Kawakawa Sewerage Capital Rate
Kerikeri Sewerage Capital Rate
Kohukohu Sewerage Capital Rate
Ōpononi Sewerage Capital Rate
Paihia Sewerage Capital Rate
Rangiputa Sewerage Capital Rate
Rāwene Sewerage Capital Rate
Russell Sewerage Capital Rate
Whangaroa Sewerage Capital Rate
Whatuwhiwhi Sewerage Capital Rate
Sewerage Public Good Rate is set on every rating unit in the district
District Wide Sewerage Operating Rate is set on every rating unit connected to a sewerage scheme
WATER RATES Separate water rates are set for each water supply scheme differentiated on the basis the supply or availability of supply to each scheme.
Kaikohe Water Capital Rate
Kaitāia Water Capital Rate
Kawakawa Water Capital Rate
Kerikeri Water Capital Rate
Ōkaihau Water Capital Rate
Omāpere/Ōpononi Water Capital Rate
Paihia Water Capital Rate
Rāwene Water Capital Rate
Water Public Good Rate is set on every rating unit in the district
District Wide Water Operating Rates The District wide operating rates are assessed on the basis of the quantity of water supplied as recorded by meter.
Metered Supply rate (all schemes)
Non Metered Water Supply Rate (Includes 250 M3 Supply)
DRAINAGE RATES are set on all rateable land in the relevant drainage area
And that, pursuant to Section 24 of the Act and with the exception of the targeted rates set for the supply of water pursuant to Section 19 of the Act, Council charges the rates for the 2021-2022 rating year by way of four equal instalments. Each instalment to be paid on or before the due dates set out below;
And that, pursuant to Sections 57 and 58 of the Act and with the exception of the targeted rates set for the supply of water pursuant to Section 19 of the Act, Council imposes the following penalties:
A ten percent (10%) penalty on any portion of any instalment of rates assessed in the 2021-2022 financial year that is not paid on or by the due date for payment as detailed above. This penalty will be added on the penalty dates detailed above;
And that the water meters be read and invoiced on a six-month cycle, or more often if required, and the subsequent invoices become due for payment set out overleaf.
And that, pursuant to Sections 57 and 58 of the Act, Council imposes the following penalties in respect of targeted rates set for the supply of water pursuant to Section 19 of the Act:
A ten percent (10%) penalty on any portion of the rate for the supply of water charged pursuant to Section 19 of the Act, as separately invoiced, that is not paid on or by the due date for payment as set out below;
And that, pursuant to Section 88 of the Act, Council set Postponement Fees as provided for in the relevant Rates Postponement Policies;
FEES IN RESPECT OF POSTPONED RATES Pursuant to Section 88 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, Council will charge a postponement fee on all rates that are postponed under any of its postponement policies.
The Postponement fees are as follows: · Application Fee: $300 · Administration Fee: $50 per year · Financing Fee on all Postponements: Currently set at 3.00% pa but may vary to match Council’s average cost of funds. At Council’s discretion all these fees may be added to the total postponement balance. |
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5.4 Northland Inc Shareholding Agenda item 6.4 document number A3225999, pages 172 - 219 refers. |
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Resolution 2021/46 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania That Council: a) agrees to purchase 40 shares in Northland Inc Limited from Northland Regional Council at a value of $2 per share and authorises the Chief Executive Officer to sign the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (Attachment One) and Share Transfer Form (Attachment Two) to execute the purchase on 1 July 2021. b) authorises His Worship the Mayor to sign the Northland Inc Limited Shareholder Agreement (Attachment Three) which includes the Constitution of Northland Inc Limited. c) authorises the establishment of a Joint Regional Economic Development Committee with Northland Regional Council and Kaipara District Council, pursuant to clause 30(1)(b) and 30A of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002. d) adopts the Terms of Reference for the Joint Regional Economic Development Committee (Attachment Four), delegates those responsibilities and duties to the Joint Regional Economic Development Committee and acknowledges that this fulfils the requirements of 30A(1). e) appoints Councillor Vujcich and Councillor Clendon as Council’s representatives on the Joint Regional Economic Development Committee and appoints Councillor Collard as the alternative elected member. f) appoints Deputy Mayor Court as the shareholder representative for Northland Inc Limited delegating all necessary authority to represent the Council’s interest including but not limited to exercising the Council’s vote as a shareholder of Northland Inc Limited at all shareholder meetings and in regard to any shareholder resolutions. |
6 Ngā Kōrero A Te Koromatua / Mayoral Announcements
- Jeffrey Devine, Roading Manager - Northland Transport Alliance, provided an update on the Northland Transport Alliance.
At 11:07 am, Mayor John Carter left the meeting and Deputy Mayor Ann Court took the Chair. At 11:08 am, Mayor John Carter returned to the meeting and resumed as the Chair.
At 11:25 am, Cr Kelly Stratford left the meeting. At 11:27 am, Cr Kelly Stratford returned to the meeting.
- Councillor Tepania and Councillor Smith provided an update on Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs Network and Young Elected Members Committee.
- Mayor Carter provided an updated on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board who are going through consultation the speed restrictions on the beach 90 Mile Beach.
- A report on the remits will be presented at next week’s Council meeting.
- Councillor Collard provided an update on his Civil Defence portfolio and thanked Councillor Stratford for the Tsunami Warning system.
- Councillor Stratford provided an update on National Emergency Management Agency and the conference that she attended.
- Mayor Carter acknowledged that each Elected Member spent up to 1500 hours on the Long Term Plan.
- Mayor Carter is working with Dover Samuels, Minister Willie Jackson on Significant Natural Areas.
7 Karakia Whakamutunga – Closing Prayer
Councillor Stratford closed the meeting with a karakia.
The meeting closed at 11.45 am.
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Ordinary Council meeting to be held on 12 August 2021.
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CHAIRPERSON