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PLEASANT POINT COMMUNITY BOARD MEETING

Commencing at 7.30pm

on

Tuesday 30 September 2014

Meeting Room Pleasant Point Town Hall

Halstead Road Pleasant Point

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TIMARU DISTRICT COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Pleasant Point Community Board

will be held in the Meeting Room, Pleasant Point Town Hall, Halstead Road,

Pleasant Point on Tuesday 30 September 2014, at 7.30pm.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES (MEMBERS’ INTERESTS) ACT 1968

Board members are reminded that if you have a pecuniary interest in any item on the

agenda, then you must declare this interest and refrain from discussing or voting on

this item, and are advised to withdraw from the meeting table.

Peter Nixon CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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Timaru District Council Pleasant Point Community Board #900883 30 September 2014

PLEASANT POINT COMMUNITY BOARD

30 SEPTEMBER 2014

AGENDA

Item No

Page No

1 Apologies

2 Public Forum

3 Identification of Items of Urgent Business

4 Identification of Matters of a Minor Nature

5 Chairman’s Report

6 1 Confirmation of Minutes

7 6 Draft Local Approved Products Policy

8 24 Acton Street, Pleasant Point – Road Safety

9 32 Pleasant Point Community Vehicle Trust Trial

10 Consideration of Urgent Business Items

11 Consideration of Minor Nature Matters

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PLEASANT POINT COMMUNITY BOARD

FOR THE MEETING OF 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

Report for Agenda Item No 6

Prepared by Joanne Brownie Council Secretary Confirmation of Minutes

______________________________

Minutes of the August Pleasant Point Community Board meeting. Recommendation That the minutes of the Pleasant Point Community Board meeting, held on 19 August 2014, be confirmed as a true and correct record.

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TIMARU DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLEASANT POINT COMMUNITY BOARD, HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM, PLEASANT POINT TOWN HALL, HALSTEAD ROAD, PLEASANT POINT ON TUESDAY 19 AUGUST 2014 AT 7.30PM PRESENT Clr Richard Lyon (Chairperson), Clr Pat Mulvey,

Neville Gould, Raewyn Hessell (from 7.40pm), John McDonald, Karalyn Reid and Bernie Wilson

APOLOGY Raewyn Hessell (for lateness) Clr Dave Jack (for in attendance) IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Damon Odey, Land Transport Manager

(Andrew Dixon), Council Secretary (Joanne Brownie) ECan Transport Officer (Tony Henderson)(for item 7)

1 IDENTIFICATION OF URGENT BUSINESS

Proposed Clr Lyon Seconded Bernie Wilson

“That the following items be discussed as urgent business at this meeting:

Extension to 50km/h speed zone on state highway

Lighting at intersection near golf club.”

MOTION CARRIED

2 CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT The Chairperson tabled the Pleasant Point Promotions annual accounts. Pleasant Point Promotions produces the Talking Point local news which is a well read community publication. The meeting was advised that the gymnasium at the former high school is being made available for community use, following an enthusiastic committee working on the proposal for a year. The opening is due to be held in the next few weeks. The Chairperson also reported on the welcome for the new local policeman, which some board members had attended.

3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Proposed Bernie Wilson Seconded Neville Gould

‘That the minutes of the Pleasant Point Community Board meeting held on 27 May 2014 be confirmed as a true and correct record.”

MOTION CARRIED

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4 PROPERTY VEHICLE CROSSING ACCESS ENFORCEMENT POLICY

(File R3/2) The Board considered a report by the Land Transport Manager on an enforcement policy on vehicle crossings in urban and rural areas. The meeting was advised that the definition of ‘new developments’, ‘land use change’ and ‘infrequent use’ will be further defined. Some concern was expressed at potential situations around Pleasant Point that may be problematic for the installation of compliant crossings. Proposed Raewyn Hessell Seconded Karalyn Reid “That the Pleasant Point Community Board recommends to the District Services Committee that a vehicle crossing policy based on targeted compliance, as set out in the attachment to the report, be adopted, subject to further clarification of the definitions of ‘new developments’, ‘land use change’ and ‘infrequent use’.”

MOTION CARRIED

5 PLEASANT POINT SEWER INFILTRATION INVESTIGATIONS AND REPAIRS The Board considered a report by the Drainage and Water Manager providing an update on the recent Pleasant Point discharge issue. The Board thanked Council officers for the manner in which it was dealt with and the action taken. Proposed Bernie Wilson Seconded John McDonald “That the report be received and noted.”

MOTION CARRIED

6 MOTORCYCLES ON WALKWAY (File P3/29/15) The Board considered a report by the Parks and Recreation Manager on the possibility of erecting signs to prohibit motorcycles on walkway tracks. The Board agreed that there is no issue with motorbikes on the tracks at the moment and if motorcycles do use the walkway it is only for a short distance in order to gain access to the riverbed. The Board noted it was better for the motorcycle activity to be in the riverbed than on the road. Also, signs are not necessary as the bylaw prevents motorcycles on walkways. Proposed Neville Gould Seconded Karalyn Reid “That no action be taken at this stage to erect signage on walkway tracks as there is not a serious problem with motorcycles on the tracks at present.”

MOTION CARRIED

7 COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE The Board considered a report prepared by Karalyn Reid on the results of the community survey undertaken to gauge interest in establishing a community transport service in the Pleasant Point area. Mr Henderson said that while the number of positive responses may seem low, in his experience with other

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transport trusts, this may be the tip of the iceberg and demand may grow once the service is operating. Further to the report, the meeting was advised that the medical centre has indicated patients would have a use for such a service. Also, a volunteer has come forward who is willing to be the coordinator for the day to day transport arrangements. Mr Henderson reminded the Board that a community transport service helps to keep older people living in smaller rural communities, rather than them having to move to a larger centre to be closer to facilities. He advised that the Twizel Vehicle Trust would be willing to lend a vehicle to Pleasant Point for a trial period. In this way the overheads would initially be covered until Pleasant Point is in a better position to assess whether there is an ongoing need for a service. The next step would be to establish a steering group, find drivers, and set the fees. If the trial proves to be successful, a Charitable Trust can then be established which would have the ability to apply to organisations for funding and so allow some subsidisation of fares. Proposed Karalyn Reid Seconded Raewyn Hessell “That the Board pursue the establishment of a community transport service for Pleasant Point on a trial basis –

subject to the proposed coordinator accepting the role

the offer of a loan vehicle from Twizel being accepted

the initial establishment of the service to be actioned by a steering committee in conjunction with ECan’s transport officer

the position to be reviewed after 6 months with a view to establishing a charitable trust if successful.”

MOTION CARRIED

8 CONSIDERATION OF URGENT BUSINESS

Speed Limit State Highway The Board discussed moving the 50km/hr speed limit on the state highway east of the Pleasant Point CBD further east to the last house near George Street. Proposed Clr Lyon Seconded Bernie Wilson “That the Board ask the Land Transport Manager to approach the NZ Transport Agency to request investigation of extending the 50km/hr speed limit on the state highway, to a point east of the last house just past George Street.”

MOTION CARRIED

Lighting at Intersection Near Golf Club John McDonald requested a light be installed at the intersection of Butlers Road and the state highway as visibility is poor at night at this corner for traffic to and from the golf club, the new subdivision and Butlers Huts.

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Proposed John McDonald Seconded Bernie Wilson “That the NZTA be requested to investigate the possibility of installing a street light at the state highway/Butlers Road intersection to improve visibility and safety, due to increased traffic at this corner.”

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting concluded at 9.20pm. __________________________ Chairperson

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PLEASANT POINT COMMUNITY BOARD

FOR THE MEETING OF 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

Report for Agenda Item No 7 Prepared by Jonathan Cowie

Environmental Health Manager Draft Local Approved Products Policy

_______________________________ Purpose of Report The purpose of this report is to inform the Board of the Draft Local Approved Products Policy that has been released for public consultation. Background The Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 (the Act) allows Councils to develop Local Approved Products Policies (LAPP) for their territorial areas. Councils are not required to have a LAPP but may develop one if they choose to. At 12:01 on 8 May 2014 the Psychoactive Substances Amendment Act 2014 revoked all interim product approvals and licences and an urgent recall was issued by the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority (PSRA). This has stopped any retailing of products while the Ministry of Health develops regulations. The regulations covering product approvals, licensing, labelling, packaging details, fees and levies are expected to take effect by March 2015. When the new regulations come into effect, banned products will continue to be banned because they have significant adverse effects on the health of people using them. The Act also imposes specific restrictions that are not dealt with in the policy such as no sale may be made to under 18’s and under 18’s may not be in possession of any psychoactive substances. The Act specifies that substances cannot be sold from - a dairy, a convenience store, a grocery or supermarket, a petrol station, any premises licensed to sell alcohol, any tent or stall or any vehicle. The purpose of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 (the Act) is to regulate the availability of psychoactive substances in New Zealand to protect the health of, and minimise harm to individuals who use psychoactive substances. The Act specifically empowers territorial authorities to constrain locations for outlets for psychoactive substances pursuant to Section 68 of the Act. The LAPP is able to establish policy on some or all of the following matters:

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• Location of premises from which approved products may be sold by reference to broad areas within the district;

• Location from which approved products may be sold by reference to proximity to other premises from which approved products are sold within the district; and

• Location of premises from which approved products may be sold by reference to proximity to premises or facilities of a particular kind or kinds within the district (for example, kindergartens, early childhood centres, schools, places of worship, or other community facilities).

Local Approved Products Policies cannot include policies on matters unrelated to licensing such as the price of psychoactive substances, age limits for using psychoactive substances or psychoactive substances advertising and sponsorship. Once a Local Approved Products Policy is adopted by a Territorial Authority, the Ministry of Health’s Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has the ability to take the Policy into account when dealing with the location of approved products premises when deciding on licence applications. Reason for Proposal Having a Local Approved Products Policy helps Council achieve the community outcome of ‘communities that are safe, vibrant and growing and enjoying a high quality of life’. Not having a policy would mean that retailers of psychoactive substances could be located near sensitive communities or at inappropriate locations, such as near schools and residential areas. The objectives of Timaru District Council’s Local Approved Products Policy are intended to provide guidance to PSRA as to which locations it is appropriate to grant retail licences to, for approved products to be sold within the Timaru District. The objectives of this policy are to:

• Minimise the harm to the community caused by psychoactive substances by defining the permitted location of retail premises.

• Minimise the exposure and potential for harm to vulnerable members of the community, from the sale of the psychoactive substances.

• Minimise the potential for adverse effects from the sale of psychoactive products to sensitive sites and residential areas.

• Ensure that the Council and the community have influence over the location of retail premises in the District.

The draft proposal is that:

• The retail premises selling psychoactive substances shall be restricted to the Commercial 1A Zone as defined by the operative Timaru District Council District Plan.

• New licences for the sale of approved psychoactive products are not permitted within a distance of 100metres of the closest legal boundary of an existing premise holding a licence (interim or full) to sell approved products.

• Premises within the Timaru District from which approved products may be sold are not permitted to be located within a distance of 100metres of the closest legal boundary of any sensitive site existing at the time the licence application is made.

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Process of Development of LAPP The pre-consultation workshops, Resource Planning and Regulatory Committee, Community Boards and Council considered a variety of options in determining the appropriate location of retail premises and the buffer distance between premises and sensitive sites. Determination of the broad area within the district to locate retail premises was achieved through examination of existing policies around New Zealand coupled with the Ministry of Health and Police recommendations. These recommended an area that has a number of CCTV cameras and high flows of foot and vehicle traffic which allows for a higher police presence in the central city. The Commercial 1A zone reduces the presence to a majority of residential neighbourhoods and to industrial zones that are on the outskirts areas which are difficult to monitor. The Commercial 1A zone excludes Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Temuka as there is no public CCTV coverage and limited police presence within those communities. Three options – 50, 100 and 150 metre proximity buffer distances were examined during the pre-consultation. The Council has adopted 100metres, as the consultative distance for both buffer distances between retail premises and sensitive sites. This buffer distance reduces visibility, profile of retail premises and reduces the possibility of clustering of premises. Nationally some existing LAPPs have two different buffering distances between the premises and between the sensitive sites and Council welcomes your submission on these issues. The full Summary of Information, Statement of Proposal including the Draft Policy is attached. Identification of Relevant Legislation, Council Policy and Plans Local Government Act 2002 Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 Assessment of Significance This matter is not significant under the Council’s Significance Policy. The Council is required to consult on the policy using the special consultative procedure under the Psychoactive Substances Act. Consultation Pre-consultation completed in preparing this document has included endorsement at the Safer Communities Committee meeting on 20 November 2013 then the Resource Planning and Regulation Committee meeting on 26 November 2013. Following this endorsement the Geraldine, Temuka and Pleasant Point Community Boards discussed the LAPP’s development at their April 2014 meetings. During July and August two stakeholder meetings consulted with Councillors Mulvey and Brien, the Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health staff, police, and a local retailer where the requirements and elements of the LAPP were discussed.

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Public consultation on the Draft LAPP will involve:

• Summary included in a free community wide newspaper • Policy mail out to interested parties • Media releases and publicity through Council Noticeboard, newspapers • Availability through the Council offices, libraries and website. Key dates for the LAPP Policy consultation are:

16 Sept Draft Policy adopted for consultation 20 Sept Submissions on Draft Policy open 20 Oct Submissions on Draft Policy closes 3-7 Nov Council hearings on Draft Policy and final decisions made (days as

required) 9 Dec Final Policy adopted with any changes. Other Considerations There are no other considerations. Funding Implications Consultation on the Local Approved Products Policy has been budgeted for. Conclusion While the retail of psychoactive products was stopped on 8 May 2014, the advice from Ministry of Health and Local Government New Zealand to territorial authorities is to prepare their LAPP while the industry is not operating. During this time the regulations are being prepared and are due to be promulgated by March 2015. At this time the industry can recommence by proving products are low risk and making an application to the PSRA. At the time of application the PSRA will consider the territorial authority’s LAPP in helping them determine the application. For the Council and community to be prepared for the reintroduction of the psychoactive substances industry, it is important that the special consultative procedure proceeds and the Council is made aware of the community’s feeling on aspects of the draft policy. Recommendations That this report be received and noted.

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PLEASANT POINT COMMUNITY BOARD

FOR THE MEETING OF 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

Report for Agenda Item No 8 Prepared by: Simon Davenport Transportation Engineer Acton Street, Pleasant Point – Road Safety (File R4/5/1)

_______________________________ Purpose of Report The purpose of this report is to recommend a solution to the issue of motorists parking on the footpath on Acton Street, which forces pedestrians to walk on the carriageway and as a result, compromises overall road safety in the street. Background At the Pleasant Point Community Board meeting of 3 September 2013 the Board discussed concerns regarding safety in Acton Street, especially for school children and those attending sports practice, with the narrow road and people parking on the footpath area forcing children to walk on the road. No parking or a one way option would not be favoured. The Board requested council officers investigate these concerns and prepare a report.

Acton Street general Acton Street is a short, 110 metre length primarily residential street. It has a Playcentre at its t-intersection with Harris Street and a primary school on the outside of its bend-intersection with Horton Street. The street has a relatively narrow road reserve width of 13.0 to 15.0 metres, measured between the property boundaries. It has a sealed surface for a width of approximately 10 metres, measured from the west side property boundary. The remaining road reserve width on the east side is grass berm/shoulder. There is no concrete kerbing, or channelling meaning that the footpath along the west side is not physically demarcated. Also the fact that the full sealed surface width is chip seal means that motorists treat it all as carriageway. The full sealed surface width is also on the same ‘plane’, effectively being a flat surface for the full width. Acton Street is a key pedestrian route in the greater neighbourhood area, catering for users to and from the following places -

- Primary school - Playcentre - Swimming pool - Playground - Sports grounds - Town centre.

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- Close and nearby residential properties. Traffic volume and speed Measured traffic data from the street shows that -

• The average school day traffic flow (between 8am and 3pm) is 72 vehicles • Over a full 7 day week a total of 1,195 vehicles were counted • The vast majority (96%) of motorists using the street were driving light vehicles,

whilst the balance (4%) were heavy vehicles • Acton Street mean speed 30.2 km/h. Reported crash history There have been no reported crashes on this street. Safety issues This existing physical street layout results in motorists parking along the west side, against the boundary fences on what should be the footpath ‘strip’ – Figures 1 and 2 below.

Figure 1 – Vehicles parked along the west side of Acton Street, as viewed from the Horton Street bend

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Figure 2 – Vehicles parked along the west side of Acton Street, as viewed from Harris Street

As a result pedestrians are forced outside the line of parked vehicles into the live traffic lanes. This is an obvious safety issue, particularly for children and the elderly. Options Surfaces On closer inspection of the sealed surface of Acton Street it is evident that there are subtle differences in the ‘strips’ of chip seal along the street. A sealed strip approx 1.5 metres wide exists that forms a dished stormwater channel line on a line of sumps at an off-set of approx. 2.0 metres from the west boundary. As such it effectively creates sealed strips on each side of it. Traffic lanes on the outside and the 2.0 metre wide strip (currently being used by motorists to park their vehicles) on the inside. The crossfall grades of the sealed surfaces on each side of the stormwater channel line lend themselves to being designated for vehicle and pedestrian use respectively. General layout Currently the Horton Street footpath ‘wraps around’ the inside of the bend-intersection with Acton Street, terminating outside number 5 Acton Street. The ‘linking’ of this footpath needs to be included as part of the pedestrian safety and amenity improvements proposed for Acton Street.

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Figure 3 - Pedestrians crossing Acton Street near the Horton Street bend

Dimensions The existing 3.70 metre width traffic lanes are excessive for this particular street environment. The confined nature of the street, in terms of both its length and width effectively define this street as a low vehicle speed environment – a 30 kph design and operating speed. This is confirmed by the 30 kph measured mean speed of motorists who use the street. As such the existing traffic lanes are able to be reduced in width, in turn enabling the 10.0 metre total sealed width to be reallocated as follows -

- 2.0m wide footpath (west side) - 2.0m wide parking lane - 2 x 3.0m wide traffic lanes.

New layout introduction Due to the existing sealed surface being available to accommodate the full layout proposal, it can be introduced almost immediately by way of only painted pavement markings – at an approx cost of $2,000. However the proposed layout should ultimately be ‘constructed’ to be consistent with the physical features and infrastructure in other urban streets. In this regard kerbing and/or channelling should be installed along the existing stormwater channel line and the footpath surface upgraded to the standard asphaltic concrete (hotmix) surface – at an approx. total cost of $50,000. Conclusions That a footpath be designated on Acton Street to not only improve the safety for that type of road user, but also to link the footpath network amenity in the township. That the existing sealed width can be easily and readily allocated to provide a footpath, parking lane and two traffic lanes.

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That a new street layout can immediately and economically be introduced with only pavement markings, being Stage 1. That the new street layout should be ‘made permanent’ with the appropriate infrastructure as funding allows, being Stage 2. Identification of Relevant Legislation, Council Policy and Plans Council’s Long Term Plan Land Transport Management Act Timaru District Council Active Transport Strategy Government Walking Strategy Safer Journeys 2020 Road Safety Strategy Consultation Mailed correspondence will be sent to Acton Street property owners and occupiers detailing the street layout changes, subject to the Board’s support for the proposal. Funding Implications Stage 1 of the project, to introduce a new street layout with only pavement markings can be funded from the current budgets (estimated $2,000 project cost). Stage 2 of the project, to construct standard street layout infrastructure may be funded from future years budgets, as priorities dictate. Recommendations 1. That the Pleasant Point Community Board endorses the proposed

pavement marked only street layout that includes a footpath, parking lane and two traffic lanes as a safety improvement for Acton Street.

2. That the Pleasant Point Community Board endorses the proposal to

construct standard street layout infrastructure to ‘make permanent’ the street layout, as funding permits.

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PLEASANT POINT COMMUNITY BOARD

FOR THE MEETING OF 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

Report for Agenda Item No 9 Prepared by Karalyn Reid

Board Member Pleasant Point Community Vehicle Trust Trial

_______________________________ Purpose of Report To make available a once-only set up fund of $500 from the Pleasant Point Community Board rate for the establishment of the Pleasant Point Community Vehicle Trust Trial. Background At the Community Board meeting of 18 August 2014 it was agreed that a steering committee be formed (including Karalyn Reid and Raewyn Hessell) to look into the establishment of a Community Vehicle service on a trial basis, with the help of Environment Canterbury, using a vehicle supplied by the Twizel Community Vehicle Trust. The Steering Committee met on Wednesday 9 September 2014, and consisted of Geoff Smith, Alister Paul, Raewyn Hessell and Karalyn Reid. Tania Kemp and Chris from the Pleasant Point Medical Centre were also in attendance. Tania and Chris of the Pleasant Point Medical Centre did not wish to be part of the Steering Committee but were very happy to work alongside the trial, offering the Medical Centre as a base for the Pleasant Point Community Vehicle Trust bookings – both for phone bookings, and for people to come in and make a booking. Alister Paul and Geoff Smith agreed to contact the people who had volunteered to be drivers and help them complete the necessary police check and medical form. Tony Henderson of Environment Canterbury was to contact the Twizel Community Vehicle Trust and arrange for the use of their vehicle. The Steering Committee is to meet again on Thursday 25 September 2014, at 5.30pm at the Pleasant Point Medical Centre. Alister Paul and Geoff Smith were to contact the volunteer drivers and establish some kind of roster-system. Although a fee would be charged of $20 for a round trip from Pleasant Point to Timaru and back, there was concern at some funding being needed for things like paying for doctors visits to establish medical fitness for volunteer drivers, and any donation to the Twizel Community Vehicle Trust for the use of the vehicle (insurance, etc), and initial petrol costs. There is also the cost of a hard-cover book for the bookings, and items such as a book for the vehicle to record trips, passengers, drivers and payments made.

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These two hard cover books may be able to be made available through the Community Board/Timaru District Council. The article on the proposal that Karalyn placed in the October Talking Point is attached for information. It is proposed that the service would begin as soon as possible, with the date, cost of service, etc to be decided at the next Steering Committee meeting. Options 1. That the Community Board agrees to a once-only establishment fund to be given

to the Pleasant Point Community Vehicle Trial of $500. 2. That the Community Board does not agree to such funding. Identification of Relevant Legislation, Council Policy and Plans Not Applicable Assessment of Significance This matter is not deemed significant under the Council’s Significance Policy. Consultation Not Applicable Other Considerations There should be some consideration given (should this be approved) to how the funding might be delivered/available for the service. A bank account would be costly and difficult to manage without a local bank. One suggestion could be that the funding be made available to a local business which could administer this when needed. Conclusion This report be discussed and the best way forward agreed to. Recommendation That the Pleasant Point Community Board approve up to $500 from the Pleasant Point Community Rate for the purposes of establishing and running the Pleasant Point Community Vehicle Trust Trial.

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TALKING POINT – OCTOBER 2014 Community Vehicle Trial in Pleasant Point A small steering group are geared up to progress the Community Vehicle Trial in Pleasant Point.

These people are Karalyn Reid and Raewyn Hessell of the Pleasant Point Community Board,

together with Alister Paul and Geoff Smith.

The Pleasant Point Medical Centre have kindly agreed to act as our ‘face’ for booking and a

base for our vehicle during the day. The Pleasant Point Medical Centre is in The Mall, Pleasant

Point, and phone number is 6147002.

Here’s how it works … the older community who need transport can book the vehicle

(preferably a couple of days in advance) by phoning or calling in to the Medical Centre and

recording name, destination, day and time of travel in the book provided. The duty driver will

check the book before their shift and then contact those needing transport.

Depending on demand, we envisage transport will be available initially on a Wednesday and a

Friday (to be reviewed) with a charge of $20 for the return trip (to Timaru), or elsewhere by

arrangement, paid at the time of the journey.

At the present time, our two volunteer coordinators are busy registering volunteer drivers.

Drivers will be available on a roster basis.

Passengers don’t have to have recorded their interest already. The community vehicle is

available for anybody needing transport to and from Timaru, or wider afield by arrangement.

Passengers may use the service on an occasional or regular basis. The reason for travel can be

for a medical or other appointment, or for things such as shopping in Timaru.

We want to offer a dignified transport service that will enable our older community to stay in

our district, and not have to rely on family and friends after they are no longer able to drive.

We hope to start this trial service in early October.

Our heartfelt thanks to all those kind people who have recorded their availability for drivers –

you make Pleasant Point the special place it is. We are still interested in hearing from potential

driver volunteers.

Anybody with questions, please contact Karalyn Reid on 6147858.

Karalyn Reid and Raewyn Hessell