Agenda of Twizel Community Board Meeting

Twizel Community Board Meeting Minutes 29 October 2018

MINUTES

Twizel Community Board Meeting

29 October 2018

MINUTES OF Mackenzie District Council
Twizel Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE Twizel Events Centre Lounge, Twizel
ON Monday, 29 October 2018 AT 3.00pm

PRESENT: Jacqui de Buyzer (Chairperson), Norman Geary, Pat Shuker, Cr Paul Hannagan, Nancy Collins.

IN ATTENDANCE: Cr James Leslie, Chief Executive Suzette van Aswegen, Garth Nixon (Group Manager Community Facilities), Arlene Goss (Committee Administrator), 14 members of the public.

1 Opening

The chairperson welcomed everyone to the meeting.

2 Apologies

An apology was received from Mayor Graham Smith.

3 Public FOrum

Jillian Fordyce spoke first. She represents the Ben Ohau Golf Club. There has been a change in the rules around keeping the golf course watered and the course will need to fund its own water supply. They only have 157 financial members so this was difficult. The club has drilled its own bore, independent of the Twizel water supply, and found water.

Last week drilling began and $8,800 has been spent already. They were hoping to raise money and were holding fundraising events for this. She would also like financial support from the community board. They have sponsorship of $24,000 so far and the estimated total cost is $65,000. She said they were not asking the community board for a specific amount, but would be happy to receive any amount the board could grant.

Then Cr James Leslie spoke about the work being done at the swimming pool. He has been approached by members of the community asking to add to the work planned at the pool. There are a number of options and he would like a discussion on what the community would like to see in addition to the work already planned. Garth Nixon outlined the work currently underway. This included re-lining the large pool, and relining and heating the junior pool. He was also replacing the toddlers pool with a splash pad, and replacing the covers. The work that has been priced, but not included, is replacing the heating with heat pumps. The difficulty with heat pumps was an insufficient power supply, and it would double the operational costs of the pool. There was also an option to replace the slide.

Discussion took place on the need for community involvement in making decisions on the work carried out at the pool. Mr Nixon noted that priority had been given to work needed to bring the pool up to New Zealand standards. It was agreed that a community group would form and work with Mr Nixon on this further.

Local resident Shaun Norman tabled his list of priorities regarding walkways in the area. He read out the list to the meeting. At the last community board meeting a grant to pay Mr Norman for new signs was approved. Mr Norman updated the meeting on the signage.

The chairperson said the community board had already decided to include improvements to walkways, and Man-made Hill, in its budget for the coming year. She thanked Mr Norman for his list.

Cr Hannagan noted that some of the walkways near the Tussock Bend subdivision had been delayed awaiting the completion of construction work.

The next person to speak was Carolyn Mincham, who said she represented horse riders in the area. Horse riders were very dependent on the local tracks as the roads got busier. She asked the board to acknowledge them as existing track users. They were excluded from the Alps2Ocean track. Mr Nixon said this was because of the damage done to the surface of the track. The community board agreed they did not have any issues with horse riders using local tracks and thanked her for her input.

4 Declarations Of Interest

Member Norman Geary declared an interest in Item 5.5, in that the writer of the letter is his daughter-in-law.

5 Reports

5.1 Minutes of Twizel Community Board Meeting - 10 September 2018

Committee Resolution TWCB/2018/165

Moved: Ms Jacqui de Buyzer (Chairperson)

Seconded: Cr Paul Hannagan

1. That the Minutes of the Twizel Community Board Meeting held on Monday 10 September 2018 be received and adopted as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

Carried

5.2 Matters Under Action - Twizel

Theatre seats – booked to be replaced from 19 Nov for three weeks.

North west arch fence vegetation – Pat Shuker said there were new owners of that property and she showed a photo of the work they had done. The chairperson offered to write a letter on behalf of the community board to thank them for the work.

Events centre –Guttering needs to be fixed. Pat Shuker asked questions about the building warrant of fitness. She was concerned the building warrant had been back-dated to July, when it had failed its first inspection due to exit lights being out. These had been fixed and the building warranted.

Temporary judder bar – This has been installed. Discussion was held on whether arrows on the road would improve traffic flow in Market Place. Cr Leslie said he raised this with Mr Haar and the arrows would be repainted before Christmas. The chairperson asked Mr Nixon to raise with Mr Haar the possibility of no entry signs.

Walkway – Been done but not sealed.

Lake Ruataniwha – fencing completed. Spraying of broom to come.

Squash court – Mr Nixon has not heard from the Aikido Club. He was asked to get back in touch with the club regarding the lease of the squash court.

Improvements at Twizel Pool – work underway. Add to the action list that Mr Nixon will work with a community working group to look at solutions for heating.

Adjusting the camber of road at the long vehicle carpark entrance – Mr Nixon to inform the community board of the timeframe for this work.

Large trees on Greenway – Work planned.

River track – Broom spraying shortly.

5.3 Twizel Community Board Financial Report

The purpose of this report was to inform Twizel Community Board members on the financial performance of the Twizel Community as a whole.

Committee Resolution TWCB/2018/166

Moved: Ms Jacqui de Buyzer (Chairperson)

Seconded: Cr Paul Hannagan

1. That the report be received.

Carried

5.4 Sensitive Expenditure Policy

Committee Resolution TWCB/2018/167

Moved: Cr Paul Hannagan

Seconded: Ms Jacqui de Buyzer (Chairperson)

That the information be noted.

Carried

5.5 Correspondence - Request for Grant for Events Centre Hire from Lisa Geary

Member Norman Geary withdrew from the discussion of this item due to a conflict of interest.

The board considered an email from Lisa Geary requesting a grant to pay for the hire of the Twizel Events Centre for a community Christmas Lunch. No specific amount was included in the request.

The board agreed to grant this request.

Committee Resolution TWCB/2018/168

Moved: Ms Jacqui de Buyzer (Chairperson)

Seconded: Cr Paul Hannagan

That the Twizel Community Board approves a request from Lisa Geary to fund the hire of the Twizel Events Centre for the community Christmas Lunch.

Carried

5.6 Correspondence - Request for Grant for Events Centre Hire from Russell Chalmers

The board considered a letter from Russell Chalmers of the Twizel Combined Services Club Art Group requesting a grant to pay for hire of the Twizel Events Centre for an art exhibition at Labour Weekend. It agreed to grant this request.

Committee Resolution TWCB/2018/169

Moved: Cr Paul Hannagan

Seconded: Mrs Pat Shuker

That the Twizel Community Board approves a request from the Twizel Combined Services Club Art Group to fund the hire of the Twizel Events Centre for an art exhibition at Labour Weekend.

Carried

5.7 Correspondence - Request for Assistance from Zac Baikie

The board considered a letter from Zac Baikie requesting financial assistance to enter snowboarding competitions in the United States.

The board heard that Mr Baikie has helped out with community events and has been happy to get involved and speak about what he has achieved.

Cr Hannagan said the fire brigade granted him money a few years ago and in return he mowed lawns. He was a shining talent that Twizel should support. Pat Shuker said if you ask him to do something to help, he would be happy to do it.

Mr Nixon noted that this request was for funding an individual rather than a community group and suggested that Mr Baikie be asked to fill out a grant application form under the grant policy. The chief executive agreed it would be better to go through the proper grants process.

Pat Shuker moved that the community board grant Mr Baikie $300. The motion lapsed for lack of a seconder.

The community board asked staff to advise Mr Baikie to go through the grants process and fill out a grants form, which would come back to the board for consideration at the next meeting.

5.8 Correspondence - Request for Memorial from Deidre Hastie.

The board considered an email from Deidre Hastie asking Council to consider placing a memorial in Twizel to remember the men who died on the power projects.

Cr Hannagan suggested this was a worthy cause and the cost of a plaque would not be great. He suggested attaching it to the cross section of the pipe. Mr Nixon said he spoke to Rick Ramsay about this and suggested it be incorporated with the machinery display they were working towards.

There is already an existing plaque on the water fountain, but it’s not specific to the two men named by Deidre Hastie.

Norman Geary offered to speak to Meridian about a contribution towards this project. Mr Geary, Mr Ramsay and Mr Nixon will continue to work on this. The committee administrator was asked to respond to Deidre Hastie.

Committee Resolution TWCB/2018/170

Moved: Ms Jacqui de Buyzer (Chairperson)

Seconded: Mrs Pat Shuker

That the Twizel Community Board approves a request to fund a plaque in memorial to the two men who lost their lives on the power projects.

Carried

5.9 General Business/ Information Update

The following projects for the 2018/19 year were agreed:

· Market Place Improvements – The community board agreed that a health and safety priority be given to work. Pricing is required for steps and handrails. Discussion took place on whether extra disabled access should be provided outside the council building. This was agreed. A member of the public also noted that the disabled car park needed to be made wider to allow wheelchair use.

· Man-made Hill Improvements – Norman Geary has volunteered to coordinate the beautification of Man-made Hill. He outlined his plans for the area including spraying broom, protecting trees, and removing stumps. He will be communicating with the community through the Twizel Update. He would like support from the Council with the supply of wood chips.

· BMX track – Pat Shuker showed plans for a pump track. The community has already had two big work days and cut and poisoned the broom. She said three trees needed to come down. They were leaning towards the road so she wouldn’t want to take them down herself. Plans included humps, clay with lime on top, and moving the roadside fence out to make room for the track. Sports Twizel has joined with this effort. No funding has been requested to date.

· Sports floor Twizel Events Centre – A plan and firm quotation to do the work was required. Will need to work with the stakeholders who use the sports hall on closing it while the work is done.

Submission to NZTA – Cr Hannagan said NZTA had indicated they are prepared to fund cycle and walkways. He would like to seal the walkway on the Main Road to Old Glen Lyon Road. He would like the community board to ask Council to approach NZTA on its behalf. A resolution was passed to this effect (see below).

Coast guard lifejackets – Norman Geary said the coast guard were coming to Twizel on 10^th January and anyone with old, non-compliant life jackets could swap these at a reduced price for new life jackets. Mr Nixon will talk to Angie Taylor about the disposal of the old life jackets.

Walkway into Northwest Arch – Pat Shuker said this was getting overgrown and needed a clean up. Mr Nixon to address this.

Whiteboard in Twizel listing current events – Pat Shuker said tourists had asked her why there was no whiteboard in Twizel mentioning things that are on in the next 24 hours. Tourists don’t know what is happening when they stay overnight. She wondered if this was something the board would want. Mr Nixon offered to speak to the information centre staff about this.

Committee Resolution TWCB/2018/171

Moved: Mrs Pat Shuker

Seconded: Cr Paul Hannagan

That the Twizel Community Board recommends that Council asks staff to investigate a submission to NZTA for funding to create a sealed path on the main highway to Old Glen Lyon Road.

Carried

5.10 Ward Members Report/Report from Members of the Board

Cr Paul Hannagan updated the community board on recent council activity including:

· The achievements of Twizel Kindergarten in reducing rubbish from the kindy.

· Councillors visited Environment Canterbury and discussed current issues.

· Council gave a grant to the Twizel Tekapo Community Vehicle Trust.

· The introduction of video conferencing allowing online meetings between Twizel and Fairlie.

· He spoke about the council committee day, and media coverage of the planning and regulation meeting.

5.11 Minutes from Other Community Boards

The minutes from the other community boards were noted.

The Meeting closed at 4.44pm.

The minutes of this meeting were confirmed at the Twizel Community Board Meeting held on 3 December 2018....................................................

CHAIRPERSON

Twizel Community Board Meeting Agenda 3 December 2018

5.2 Matters Under Action - Twizel

File Reference: PAD

Author: Arlene Goss, Committee Administrator (Temp)

Authoriser:

Attachments: Nil

Staff Recommendations

That the information be noted.

Date	Target Date	Subject	Actioned Required By
6 June	Ongoing	Market Place Completion – On projects list for 2018/19. Ongoing.	Mr Nixon
		Replacement of Theatre Seats – Work ongoing	Mr Nixon
30 October 17	Ongoing	Wi-Fi in Market Place: Wifi to be run from the council office rather than the school. Waiting for a fibre connection to reach the council office.	Cr Hannagan
30 October 17	Ongoing	North West Arch Fence Vegetation: Work completed. Chairperson to write letter of thanks.	Chair
29 January 18		Events Centre Building Compliance: Local contractors are fixing these matters.	Mr Nixon
29 January 18		Temporary Judder Bar in Market Place: Work completed.	Roading staff
12 March 18		Long-term parking and campervan signs: The board requested that the long term parking signs, and campervan signs be lifted higher. Mr Haar said the sign will not be raised due to traffic safety issues. Broken yellow lines from the corner of Market Place to the entrance of the long vehicle carpark: Mr Haar said the markings have been tasked and will be painted when Council has an available contractor in Twizel.	Roading staff
12 March 18		Walkway next to 35 Simon St: Resolution passed “That a walkway be established next to the property at 35 Simon Street, Twizel.” Whitestone engaged. Work underway
12 March 18		Lake Ruataniwha Walking Track: Resolution passed that the Twizel Community Board requests staff to organise the spraying of briar rose and erection of fencing at the Lake Ruataniwha Walking Track, within the funds available. Fencing complete. Spraying underway.	Mr Nixon
12 March 18		Use of squash court by Twizel Aikido Club: Mr Nixon to contact club.	Mr Nixon
11 June 18		Camber of road at long vehicle carpark entrance: Programmed with contractor. Will happen shortly.	Mr Haar
30 July 18		Heating of Twizel Pool: Work underway on swimming pool improvements.	Mr Nixon
30 July 18		Large Trees on Greenway: The Twizel Community Board granted permission for Cody Thyne to take down the trees behind Mr Thyne’s property at Jollie Road, and take care of the slash	Mr Nixon
10 Sept 18		River Track: Mrs Shuker asked for the broom to be sprayed. Mr Nixon to talk to DOC. Proposal from Shaun Norman for signage accepted and signs to be funded from the walkway budget.	Mr Norman
10 Sept 18		BMX Track: Mrs Shuker is working with the school on a community project to clear the track.	Mrs Shuker
29 Oct 18		Memorial to Men who Died on Power Projects: Mr Geary is working with Mr Nixon and Mr Ramsay on this. Plaque to be funded by community board.
29 Oct 18		Man-made Hill Improvements: On project list for 2018/19. Mr Geary has offered to coordinate this project. The Community board agreed the $5,000 grant received from Whitestone Contracting limited would be spent on Man Made Hill improvements, signage, seats or replanting work.	Mr Geary
29 Oct 18		Sports Hall Floor at Twizel Events Centre: On project list for 2018/19.	Mr Nixon
29 Oct 18		Sealed Path on Main Highway: Resolution passed “That the Twizel Community Board recommends that Council asks staff to investigate a submission to NZTA for funding to create a sealed path on the main highway to Old Glen Lyon Road.”

Suzette van Aswegen

Chief Executive Officer

Twizel Community Board Meeting Agenda 3 December 2018

TWIZEL MARKET SQUARE PRELIMINARY UPGRADE

The Market Square upgrade was raised with the mayor at the September Twizel Business Group meeting. The amount the Council are prepared to spend initially is $100,000.00. He recommended that any suggestions be presented to the Community Board, in time for their meeting on 29^th October. 2018

Here are some suggestions; 1 being the top choice and 10 being the least. No major renovations are likely due to the limits of the budget.

The suggestions below are in alphabetical order: There are more options over the page and blank lines for you to put in your own ideas.

The forms will be collected by the 24^th October and presented to the Community Board. Thank You

IDEAS

1 to 10 preference.

1 being top.

10 being least

Notes

Build schist stone- work around existing wooden poles outside shops.

1, 1,6,6, 9,10

· Just too costly, it would be good to come up with a cheaper option

· Very expensive? Budget and not neccessary

Beautify area outside Council office where chess board is.

1,1,1,4,5,6,8,9,10

· Beautify as long as you keep the chessboard

· The Chess board is very popular according to the Information Centre

· Please consider the amount of time, money and effort put into this area already.

· So let down and disappointed that the proposal approved has been delayed and not going ahead!!

· This has been talked about for so long. Very disappointed it hasn't been upgraded.

· Absolutely not!Create this space as commuity space. Twizel needs space for a Vendor's Market -use this to promote local artisan, craftspeole and growers.

Make the display area more practical for seating as it is a shade area as well.

3,3,5,5,6,6,8,10,

10,10

No comments

Paint all poles outside shops as some are worn looking.

1,2,2,3,5,5,7,10,

· Yes, but repair the gutters and downpipes first

Plant more flowers and plants. (EXOTIC)

3,5,5,7,

· No

· Only in pots at the bottom of the posts or around the shops in hanging baskets

Plant more flowers and plants. (NATIVE)

2,3,4,4,5, 5,8,

· Yes

Seating and tables in empty grassy areas that are not part of any eatery.

1,1,5, 5,5,5,7,8 10, 11,

· Too much clutter, what happens at Salmon and Wine festival

· Nice to hove some open spaces. Only if you provide shade

Seating under the trees next to the play park where rocky area is now.

1,1,1,3, 3,7,7,8,

· Yes, so parents can watch children

· As long as some of the rocks are kept and the trees

Seating at WIFI stations.

8, 8,8,8,9,

· Ok

· Expand WIFI to entire market place

Large rocks

· The children love climbing on the large rocks by the play park

Upgrade exisiting tree, shrub and tussock areas to beautify them and/or put in sitting benches to create resting spots.

1,1,3,5, 5,7,7,8,9,

· Maybe add a few benches but leave tussock banks alone. This is High Country

· Do we really need lots of seating

Resurface and colour concrete areas so they are all uniform.

1,1,1, 3,4, 9,10,

· Seems like a very expensive exercise to get all concrete uniform? Budget?

· Seems very expensive

· Bricks too slippery in winter months. Use another option.

Water the grass during summer months

More shade options

Awnings in Market Place.

· Awnings over shops:The awnings over the shops all leak and need repair. Need maintenance

· Need to be repaired. It looks appalling. Time to do something about.

General comments:

· Take care to ensure our present balance of native trees, plants and tussocks is not overshadowed by the desire to upgrade.

· Keep natives for the large area. Flowers around the shops. All seating must have shelter (Shade)

· Keep some of the open green areas as this gives a sense of space. Shade in and around the playground is important.

· Large Beech trees in front of Jakes and other shops: Move them to a more appropriate area as in a few years they will be too big to move.

· Please make better area around the Chess game. A space for an outside market with pop-up shops.

· Acitivate this space.

· Create more openness to Twizel Marketplace. An archway or something to draw people in. Activities in the town centre.

· Better signage directing.

· Market place to become a wifi zone. Expand wifi coverage.

· Capitalize on this for marketing and communications.

Twizel Community Board Meeting Agenda 3 December 2018

5.6 Grant Application from Zac Baikie

File Reference: NA

Author: Garth Nixon, Group Manager Community Facilities

Authoriser: Suzette van Aswegen, Chief Executive Officer

Attachments: 1. Grant Application Form ⇩

2. Letter from Zac Baikie ⇩

3. Email from Penny Baikie ⇩

4. Grant Criteria ⇩

5. Grants Policy ⇩

Purpose of Report

For the Twizel Community Board to consider a grant request from Zac Baikie.

Staff Recommendations

1. That the report be received.

2. That the Twizel Community Board declines the grant request from Zac Baikie.

Background

The attached letter from Zac Baikie was received by the Twizel Community Board and considered at its last meeting. At that meeting the board asked staff to advise Mr Baikie to go through the grants process and fill out a grants form, which would come back to the board for consideration at the next meeting. Following this, the attached grant application form was received.

Policy Status

The grants policy has set criteria and an assessment against this criteria follows:

Grants Assessment Criteria	Assessment
1. Does the application assist the Council to achieve its strategic direction (applicant must make specific reference to the Strategic Plan and support that reference with reasoned arguments).	No
2. *Will the grant directly* benefit ratepayers/residents in the Mackenzie District? If so, how many?**	The grant would be supporting one individual to attend the US national championship
3. Are there any other bodies which are specifically designed to cater for these requests e.g. Creative New Zealand, Mid-South Canterbury Trust, and Lottery Grants Commission?	Yes there are other funders who will support individual sportsmen i.e Aspect Trust (have five $5,000 scholarships for high-performing sporting individuals), Mid-South Canterbury Community Trust and Trust Aoraki
4. Has the organisation received, or have they applied for funds from other organisations for the same project? If so, how much?	Not stated in the application.
5. How much of their own funds does the organisation have to put toward this request/project?	Information not provided, however total project costs suggested at $15,000.
6. Is the organisation/individual a non-profit body and able to accurately account for any funds granted?	Individual and yes.
7. Has the organisation supplied all information on the application form including a set of accounts?	No
8. What is the effect on the individual/organisation if the Council does not support the application?	The applicant would need to raise funds elsewhere.

Significance of Decision

Not considered to be a significant decision

Options

The options are to either support the request or decline it.

Considerations

Legal

Not applicable

Financial

The community board has set aside $2,000 each financial year for community grants. The amount spent to date in the 2018/19 financial year is:

Organisation	Date Granted	Amount
Twizel Kindergarten, Events Centre Rental	30 July	$158.38
Lisa Geary, Community Christmas Lunch, Events Centre Rental	29 October	Amount unknown but approx. $150
Russell Chalmers, Twizel Combined Services Club Art Group, Events Centre Rental for weekend exhibition	29 October	Cost unknown
Deidre Hastie, cost of memorial plaque to power scheme workers	29 October	Cost unknown
	Total

Other

Zac and family are undertaking other fundraising initiatives including cutting firewood and selling weka bars.

Conclusion

When assessing the application against the criteria, the application is not strong in a number of areas. Therefore staff recommend that it not be supported.

Suzette van Aswegen

Chief Executive Officer

Twizel Community Board Meeting Agenda 3 December 2018

23^rd of November 2018

Ms Jacqui de Buyzer

Chairperson

Twizel Community Board

Mackenzie District Council
Service Agency
Market Place
TWIZEL 7944

Dear Jacqui,

Twizel Marketplace Community Christmas Tree, Decorations and actitivities

On behalf of Twizel community, may we obtain the necessary permissions and funding requests to carry out The Christmas plan for 2018.

Friday the 7^th of December: Late night shopping

Store owners have expressed an interest in a joint late night, Christmas inspired shopping night which will also take advantage of the additional visitors in Twizel for the Otago Rowing Regatta on the 8^th and 9^th of December 2018. Permission is sought from Twizel Community Board on behalf of the collective storeowners.

Friday the 14^th of December: Decorate the Marketplace

“Heritage” kiosk, located in the middle of the marketplace, with 4 x 600 Led string plug in lights. This kiosk was selected due to the central location. A better style would have been the kiosk beside the playground however it was felt it may be too out of the way. Within the decorated kiosk a Wishing well will temporarily be placed for Xmas wishes. The wishing well will be on loan from M/M Oughton. A barrel wishing well could be purchased for $200.

Approximate cost to decorate the Heritage Kiosk: Plug in lights sourced from The Warehouse $160.00.

Instead of harvesting a pine tree to be erected in the Twizel Market place on Friday the 14^th of December 2018, the revised plan is to decorate existing living trees in the marketplace. The marketplace has 50+ trees and 2 kiosks and is immaculate but does not have pre-existing festive lighting or decorations for the holiday period.

The proposed “Xmas Tree” is located nearby, near the marketplace signpost. It is centrally located, easy to access and decorate using safe equipment. The alternative proposed tree is located behind the Kaki sculptures, overlooking the lawn where the old toilet block was located. The “Xmas Tree” is planned to be decorated with existing solar powered star; solar powered Tree branch LED lights x 4; bows and assorted baubles. Baubles attached with cable ties.

Approximate cost: Solar Tree branch Led lights $120; Baubles (Blue/Silver/ Charcoal or Green/Red/Gold) x 200 $70; Cable ties $30; Bows $50; Tree Topper $10 = $380

An additional request is to decorate a selection of trees and the Kaki Sculptures with solar LED lights. The proposal is to decorate the 9 trees in the stand in front of Jakes Hardware; the 6 trees behind the Kaki sculptures and the sculptures themselves with fairy lights.

The preferred options are the Solar LED 4 Branch Light 2m $16 each; or Solar string 200 LED $14 each; or a Solar Tree Light 7 branch 3m $28.

Approximate cost for additional LED lighting of occasional trees in the market place to create a fuller magical atmosphere will range between $250 - $450.

We initially require community funds for the decorations to replaced community owned decorations damaged during last year’s extra ordinary bad weather period between the Christmas and New Year. The plan is to also appeal to the community for surplus decorations together with youth crafted decorations make during early school holiday activities.

The expectation is that should be successful, we may be able to benefit from discounts available from retailers, such as bundle packages.

Lighting has been focused on as creates a bigger impact during a time of day when the existing beauty of the marketplace landscaping cannot be enjoyed. The lighting can be re-used for many years to come and relatively inexpensive to replace, but produces minimal waste.

The proposed budget sourced from standard retail outlets:

“Heritage Kiosk lights” $160.00

“Marketplace trees lights” $450.00

“Christmas Tree lights” $120.00

“Ribbon” for affixed bows @ $50.00 per 100m roll, 1 colours $ 50.00

“Ornaments” @ $35.00 per 100, 3 colours $ 70.00

“Star” @ $10.00 each, 1 for top of tree $ 10.00

“Cable ties” @ $15.00 per pack of 300, 2 packs $ 30.00

Approximate Budget total $890.00

We have access to two power cords and one circuit breaker for the powered lights.

Saturday 15^th of December: Community “pitch in with decorating the market place” + Xmas themed family fun games morning 10am-12pm

Marketplace businesses will be approached to join in with decorating their store windows and adjacent verandahs.

Community feedback over the last year has focused on the lack of youth focused Xmas events since the demise of Mistletoe Market. This has prompted a plan to hold an informal Christmas themed family fun games morning, starting at 10am until 12pm on the lawns of the marketplace. Holding the event on Sunday may tire participants at Christmas Carols.

Thank you for considering my request on behalf of Twizel Community.

Yours sincerely,

Tanya Coles

Mackenzie Community Development Project – Twizel co-worker.

E: mackenziecommunity@gmail.com

M: 0272461441