Meeting Notes – 15 April 2021
At Thursdays meeting Acting Sergeant Ian Grant called the meeting to order after raising the rostrum but not lowering the tone. He provided details of This Week in History – including an unusual juxtaposition of condoms and wax dummies – before formally introducing President Bev.
“My shoes got soaked in yesterday’s storm” said President Bev but, undeterred, then welcomed our guests, Mayor Jim Mylchreest and Mayoress Robyn. She mentioned ongoing projects and confirmed that Bill Robinson had been nominated for District Governor. In wishing him well, President Bev reminded us that he will need our continuing support.
Andrew Bateman introduced our Guest Speaker who is no stranger to us and thanked the Mayor for his continuing support.
In “the biggest shakeup for the last 30 years”, Mayor Jim Mylchreest prefaced the next 10 years in 10 points. He touched on a host of subjects including water reforms, Covid and the supply chain, debt levels, connected communities, housing, climate change, cycle and walkways, sporting facilities, infrastructure and future zoning. He indicated that social, cultural, environmental and economic programmes had to be integrated – and paid for. The main issues for the Council over the next 10 years are a Cycleway from TA to Nga Roto; Urban Mobility; Lake Te Koo Utu; TA Memorial Park; a Resource Recovery Centre. Excluded are a Third Bridge; Food Waste Collection; Cemetery Space; Library Facilities; Residential & Commercial Growth Cells. These are all important but not urgent issues.
A fuller report of the Mayor’s talk will be available on our website shortly.
Responding to a question the Mayor said that the water reform would be extensive and costly for anyone providing water for others. “It may not be good value for money” he added.
After ably answering a few more questions, the Mayor was thanked by Bill Wilson and applauded by the 36 members present.
President Bev noted that the 10-Year Plan adopted by the Council means a lot of hard work by councillors and by council staff.
NOTICES
Charity Dinner
Bev Heron reminded Charity Dinner goers that payment should be made and told us that approximately 200 meals would be served.
Adventure Club; Guess Who’s coming to Dinner; Urban Miners – David Blewden
- Only 7 places left for the Pinnacles Walk.
- Final call for the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Project.
- Thanks to those who provided 1 litre bottles.
- Twenty two intrepid explores tackled the Timber Trail in the Pureora Forest last Sunday.
Ranging in age from 9 to a spritely 85 and on a varied selection of bikes ranging from the latest e-bikes to hard-core mountain bikes, the group enjoyed great scenery and light-hearted comradery along the way.
Drizzle accompanied the start of the ride, making the bush glisten and shine in the mid-morning sun. By lunchtime, and true to the forecast, the sun came out for a dry and warm second half.
Tour Leader and Camp Farther are delighted to report that all completed the 44km ride without major incident, although Tour Leader did get a bit discombobulated by Ted Mason’s flared nostrils snorting, from behind into his right ear as he tried to force the pace of the lead group. He later reported that is was all very reminiscent of a recent dual sulky ride when the horse behind had also sounded suspiciously like Ted on the charge! The day concluded with the team re-hydrating and fuelling up at the Railway Café in Te Kuiti.
New Members – John Bullick
Very soon now – 6 May 2021. Only 7 names recorded so far. Please provide more names asap.
FirewoodSplitting Working Bee; Chain Saw & Firewood Raffle – Ken Leatham
A Firewood Cutting Working Bee at John Bishop’s (Sat.17 April)
Other working bees at the Te Miro property to be arranged.
The DEADLINE for the return of tickets and payment of monies is THURSDAY 22 APRIL 2021. Ken didn’t say that any member not returning both would be charged with the total cost!! – but why take a chance?
Blood Bank
The one more volunteer needed for 28 April 2021 was found in Ken Leatham.
Conference and District Leadership Seminar – Ian Grant
Conference Registration closes soon.
District Leadership Seminar for incoming officers on 8 May 2021.
The raflles were drawn by the Mayor and the winners donated, at the Sergeant’s request, their bottles to be prizes at the Charity Dinner.
CHS Dinner Catering
After dinner, President Bev thanked the Volleyball team from the School for providing an excellent meal and waiting on us. Molly Harvey, the Volleyball Team Leader, responded and it was noted that $800.00 had been raised for the Team’s funds.
Acting Sergeant Ian warned that his fines would be ”fast and furious”. They were!
Presidemt Bev closed the meeting by thanking the Charity Dinner donors and supporters and also the Mayor and Mayoress, wishing them well for a great year.
