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1. APOLOGIES

   That the apology from Councillor Walsh for early departure (on Council business) be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   That the minutes of the Works and Services Committee meeting held on Thursday, 10 December 2004 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   4.1	ABOLITION OF METROWATER

   Ms Hollins read from a statement concerning the abolition of Metrowater and user pays for water and wastewater.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.1]

   That Ms Rose Hollins be thanked for her submission regarding the abolition of Metrowater and user charge for water and wastewater.

   CARRIED

   4.2	ZERO WASTE – JO KNIGHT

   A copy of Jo Knight’s presentation was tabled for the Committee’s information.

   [Attachment 4.2]

   That Jo Knight, Chief Executive Officer, Zero Waste New Zealand Trust be thanked for her presentation regarding the Zero Waste New Zealand Trust.

   CARRIED

5. Reports Requested/Pending

   That the reports requested/pending listing dated 19 January 2005 be amended as follows:

   Row	Target Date	Title	Reason
   10	To be amended from February 2005 to March 2005	Resource Recovery park	Officers have requested this timeframe to allow for collation of further information.

   CARRIED

   That item 8 be considered at this point.

   CARRIED

6. The Waitemata Harbour Clean-up Trust – Second Year Review

   That funding for the Waitemata Harbour Clean Up Trust for the 2005/2006 financial year be included as a bid in the current 2005/2006 budget round.

   CARRIED

7. Progress report on results of the Waste Collection Changes

   That reporting to the Works & Services Committee of trends in waste reduction continue on a six-monthly basis.

   CARRIED

8. Auckland City and Zero Waste Update

   Cr Abel declared a pecuniary interest as in his professional capacity he prepares the accounts for the Zero Waste New Zealand Trust for its annual audit and monthly accounts for which he receives payment. Cr Abel vacated the Chair and left the room. Cr Christian assumed the Chair for this item.

   The Chairman moved:

   1. That it be a recommendation to the Council that the Auckland City Council:

      (i) Adopt a policy of being a zero waste council that recognises that zero waste is a philosophy that will be progressively implemented with a target of zero waste to landfill by 2015.

      (ii) Consider taking a cross council approach where it is recognised that working together with other zero waste councils in the Auckland Region will be more beneficial and save time and resources.

   2. That subject to resolution A being adopted by the Council, officers investigate and report to Combined Committees on the budget necessary for implementation.
   3. That issues with regard to changes in approach to further reduce waste to landfill be addressed in the waste management plan isthmus section draft.

   Councillor Armstrong moved an amendment:

   1. That officers investigate and report to Combined Committees on the budget necessary to become a Zero Waste Council.
   2. That issues with regard to changes in approach to further reduce waste to landfill be addressed in the waste management plan isthmus section draft.

   A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

   For the Motion:	Against the Motion:
   Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Noelene Raffills	Cr Leila Boyle Cr Bill Christian Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker Cr Faye Storer Cr Vern Walsh His Worship the Mayor

   Cr Neil Abel was not present at the meeting for voting on this item.

   The motion was declared LOST by 6 votes to 2.

   The Chairman put the substantive motion:

   1. That it be a recommendation to the Council that the Auckland City Council:

      (i) Adopt a policy of being a zero waste council that recognises that zero waste is a philosophy that will be progressively implemented with a target of zero waste to landfill by 2015.

      (ii) Consider taking a cross council approach where it is recognised that working together with other zero waste councils in the Auckland Region will be more beneficial and save time and resources.

   2. That subject to resolution A being adopted by the Council, officers investigate and report to Combined Committees on the budget necessary for implementation.
   3. That issues with regard to changes in approach to further reduce waste to landfill be addressed in the waste management plan isthmus section draft.

   A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

   For the Motion:	Against the Motion:
   Cr Leila Boyle Cr Bill Christian Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker Cr Noelene Raffills Cr Faye Storer Cr Vern Walsh His Worship the Mayor	Cr Doug Armstrong

   Cr Neil Abel was not present at the meeting for voting on this item.

   The motion was declared CARRIED by 7 votes to 1.

   Councillor Abel resumed the Chair and the meeting continued with consideration of Item 6

9. Asset Management Planning

   That the report of the Asset Planning Manager dated 10 January 2005 be received.

   CARRIED

10. Isthmus Water & Sanitary Services Assessment

    The Group Manager Utility Planning gave an overview presentation regarding water and sanitary services assessment.

    [ATTACHMENT 10/1]

    That the draft Isthmus water and sanitary assessment be forwarded to Combined Committees for inclusion in the draft 05/06 annual plan.

    CARRIED

11. Site Visits by Members of the Works and Services Committee

    That the Committee Manager Works and Services Committee liaise with appropriate Council staff and organise site visits as and when required, to be followed by the Works and Services Committee meeting.

    CARRIED

12. 2004/2005 Second Quarter: Utility Planning Report

    That the report of the Manager, Utility Planning dated 20 January 2005 be received.

    CARRIED

13. 98 Grampian Rd St Heliers

    Mrs J Parkinson and Mr John Young, Solicitor were in attendance for this item. Mr Young tabled a paper and spoke to it.

    [Attachment 13A]

    Deliberations on the decision for the hearing to install stormwater and wastewater drains through 98 Grampian Road, St Heliers were undertaken in the confidential section of the meeting. The Committee resolved in the confidential section to move the resolutions to the open section of the meeting as follows:

    1. That a formal decision on the objection to the public drainage works at 98 Grampian Road lodged by Mr and Mrs Parkinson be deferred to the March meeting of the Committee.
    2. That the Manager Utility Planning continue to liaise with Mr and Mrs Parkinson and/or neighbours on options that may be available to provide both stormwater and wastewater public lines to the lower portions of 70 Allum Street.
    3. That should a voluntary agreement not be concluded by 19 February 2005 pursuant to resolution A above, the Manager Utility Planning report to the March Works and Services Committee meeting.
    4. That the Manager Utility Planning provide a separate report to the Works and Services Committee on policies associated with accessing private land for public drainage.
    5. That resolutions A to D be moved to the open section of the meeting.

14. EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987

    Elaine Prior
    Committee Services Manager	21 January 2005
    Section 48, Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987:

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

    The general subject 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(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

    Item No.	General subject of each matter to be considered	Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter	Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution
    C1.	98 Grampian Road, St Heliers: Hearing of Objection to Notice to Install Stormwater and Wastewater Drains	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)

    This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as follows:

    Item No.	Reason to withhold information under section 7
    C1.	98 Grampian Road, St Heliers: Hearing of Objection to Notice to Install Stormwater and Wastewater Drains
    	To maintain legal professional privilege.	[Section 7(2)(g)]

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 5.17pm.