2021-04-20 14:52:25

Alison Burton

Things we think we should focus on

Te Aroha Spa

Don’t do it

Provide one additional water source for Morrinsville

Our preferred option – changing kerbside collections from 2023

Our rubbish needs to be collected on a regular basis but I don't like the idea of not using bags. I still use black bags which I paid for in my rates but if we have to use a bin it will be the same charges no matter how often each ratepayer uses their bin.

Our preferred option – establish two resource recovery centres

Don’t do it

Have just read in Chronicle that the security cameras need updating' thats fine but any beautification is pointless when a lot of shops don't look after their frontages.

Don’t do it

Maybe a dog park if one is not already in te Aroha but a bike skills park is a waste of ratepayers money.

Don’t do it

Travelling from Matamata to Thames twice in 2 weeks I saw one [underlined] cyclist using the cycleway between Mtm and Te Aroha. Waste of money for small proportion of population.

Our preferred option – create a dog park at Swap Park

Being a 'top pick' and at no cost, it is a 'no brainer' to go ahead with it. Perhaps Council should consult community more often if it comes up with popular no cost ideas!

Things we want to investigate/Looking further ahead/Things we're compromising on:

I don't like the proposed rate increases over the next 10 years. I think these increases should be even throughout the 10 years, not with the spikes as in 21/22 23/24 and then zero in 26/27. While I understand the 23/24 increase is to do with rubbish collection I dont agree with a bin for every household at a set charge as it is unfair to those of us who don't have rubbiosh to dispose of every week (as the recycle bins now).
We have a horse, a clock, beautiful wide grass berms + gardens , + hobbit hole Isite all making Broadway quite a pleasant street to drive thru. Pity there are no shops to keep locals in town shopping - we all go to Taupo Rotorua, Tauriko - much more interesting shops.