Hard Copy Submissions
Name:
Mary Thompson
Business/Organisation (if applicable):
Topic 1: Te Aroha Spa
(Refer to page 15 of the Consultation Document)
Do you think we should:
Alternative option: Stop work on it all together?
Do you have any comments?
It's a "dead duck" due to escalating costs!
Topic 2: Roading renewals
(Refer to page 17 of the Consultation Document)
Do you think we should:
Alternative option: Keep roading renewals at the current level?
Do you have any comments?
Road safety isn't an option!
Topic 3: Walking and Cycling improvements
(Refer to page 18 of the Consultation Document)
Do you think we should:
Alternative option: Continue to steadily improve walking and cycling connections, but over a longer time frame?
Do you have any comments?
Topic 4: Town Centre infrastructure
(Refer to page 19 of the Consultation Document)
Do you think we should:
Alternative option: Stick to the plan? Don't have an opinion on this topic
Do you have any comments?
Topic 5: Additional playgrounds
(Refer to page 21 of the Consultation Document)
Do you think we should:
Alternative option: Cut costs further by deferring the Te Aroha playground?
Do you have any comments?
There are very accessible playgrounds with toilets in easy walking already. Spoken to "young mothers" who would rather have a library than a playground!
Topic 6: Stage for Matamata Civic Centre
(Refer to page 22 of the Consultation Document)
Do you think we should:
Alternative option: Keep the project in the work programme, but defer it a few years?
Do you have any comments?
Topic 7: The services we provide
(Refer to page 24 of the Consultation Document)
Do you think we should:
Do you have any comments?
Topic 8: Te Aroha Library
(Refer to page 26 of the Consultation Document)
Do you think we should:
Proposed option: Investigate and deliver a suitable building to continue providing library services in Te Aroha?
Do you have any comments?
This is a widely used resource and building that all members of the small community can gather, use.
Do not close such a valuable asset = 52km road trip to a library for elderly isn't an option.
Do not close such a valuable asset = 52km road trip to a library for elderly isn't an option.
Topic 9: Our approach to rates and debt
(Refer to page 53 of the Consultation Document)
Do you think we should:
Proposed option: Accept that our rates need a significant increase in the year ahead to manage the significant increase in costs set out in the Consultation Document?
Do you have any comments?
Money borrowed will only cause a higher rate increase to cover the loan - short term
Long term pain!
Long term pain!
Additional comments or feedback:
Do you have any other comments or feedback?
Fees and Charges
Do you agree with the proposed Fees and Charges for 2024/25?
Yes, I agree
Do you have any comments? Please specify which fees you are commenting on.
Revenue and Finance Policy
Do you agree with the proposed Revenue and Financing Policy?
Do you have any comments? Please specify which part of the policy you are commenting on.
Development Contributions
Do you agree with the proposed Development Contributions policy?
Don't have an opinion on this topic
Do you have any comments? Please specify which section of the policy you are commenting on.
Rates Remission and Postponement Policy
Do you agree with the proposed Rates Remission and Postponement Policy?
Don't have an opinion on this topic
Do you have any comments? Please specify which part of the policy you are commenting on.
Legal Highs
Do you agree with the proposed Legal Highs Policy Local Approved Products Policy)?
Yes, I agree
Do you have any comments? Please specify which part of the policy you are commenting on.
Dangerous Insanitary Buildings Header
Do you agree with the proposed Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Building Policy?
No, I disagree - please explain?
Do you have any comments? Please specify which part of the policy you are commenting on.
Commercial buildings on Whitaker st used as domestic dwellings - numerous!
*next to Old Telegraph Building, who is checking those out?
*next to Old Telegraph Building, who is checking those out?
Smoke Free
Do you agree with the proposed Smokefree Outdoor Spaces Policy?
No, I disagree - please explain?
Do you have any comments? Please specify which part of the policy you are commenting on.
Smoking isn't illegal. Impossible to implement or catch offenders - just paper rules.
Outdoor dining areas should be allowed to smoke - they can't indoors!
Outdoor dining areas should be allowed to smoke - they can't indoors!
Do you have any final comments?
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