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November 2009 Sandwich boards
Dave asked about the location of sandwich boards on footpaths. He suggested they all be on one side of the footpath – preferably the shop side.
Council Planning Manager Terence Boylan said the Environmental and Planning Services Committee is to consider the reinstatement of the Sandwich Board bylaw (including where boards can be located) at its meeting on December 1.
Airport (1)
Alan asked about the cost of the airport upgrade. Why is it any concern of the ratepayers? Should it not be the responsibility of the Airport Company [Invercargill Airport Ltd] to find the money?
Council Director of Finance and Corporate Services Dean Johnston said it is the responsibility of the airport company to fund the upgrade. There is no demand or cost on the Invercargill ratepayers for this.
Airport (2)
Hilda asked if the airport has a departure tax - and if not, why not.
Mr Johnston said there is no departure tax at the airport. It has been considered, but at this stage the revenue earned is sufficient to cover the capital costs. Bluff Hill campers
Brenda wanted to know who was in charge of controlling freedom campers on Bluff Hill. She said that last summer there were 13 camper vans there one morning. Derek asked who was responsible for the top of Bluff Hill. "Our elderly parents are too old to go up to the very top," he said, "but down further you can’t see the view from your car because it is too overgrown."
Council Parks Manager Robin Pagan said freedom camping was not permitted in any reserve within the Invercargill District. The Bluff Hill car park was partly on Department of Conservation land and public road overnight camping in the car park was not permitted. "If this occurs then you should notify the Bluff Service Centre," Mr Pagan said. He added that some of the taller shurbs around the car park would be trimmed soon. Street car sales
Tess asked if cars on the street with for sale signs on were legal. One day she saw 14 cars for sale stretching along along Tay St.
Council Roading Manager Tom Greenwood said with regard to the displaying of goods or vehicles for sale on the public highway, the Council's Roading, Parking and Traffic Bylaw 2008 clearly states: “No vehicle may be parked on any road displaying any sign or notice for the purpose of sale, exhibition or demonstration or for advertising goods, services or businesses without written permission of Council.” Mr Greenwood said any person who fails to comply with the Council's bylaw commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a maximum penalty of $20,000 in accordance with Section 242(4) of the Local Government Act 2002. Bluff Swimming Pool
Kylie asked what progress was being made with the Bluff Pool.
Director of Works and Services Alan Ballinger said discussions were continuing between the Council and the Bluff Community Board on required services and funding issues.
Talkback archive 2009
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