7. MATTERS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

7.1 ANNUAL PLAN 2022/23 – ADOPTION

This paper is provided for adoption of the Otago Regional Council Annual Plan 2022-23 and to enable approval of rates and charges for the 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 financial year.

Attachment: Annual Plan 2022-23

7.2 RATES REPORT AND RATES RESOLUTION

This report provides details of each rate to be set and recommends adoption of the rates resolution for 2022-23.

Attachments:
1. Rating Resolution for Adoption June 2022
2. Rating Report 2022-23 Sample Rates
3. Mean CV Samples 2022-23

7.3 ECO FUND APPROVAL

Council approval is sought for recommended ECO Fund applications and additional incentives funding for April 2022.

Attachments:
1. Terms and Conditions
2. Assessment Criteria Scoring
3. Rabbit Management Additional Criteria
4. Applications and Recommendations
5. Map of Applications

7.4 BYLAW REVIEW ADOPTION

Report recommends replacing the Flood Protection Management Bylaw 2012 with the proposed 2022 Bylaw.

Attachments:
1. Hearing Panel Report with Attachments
2. Proposed Bylaw 2022

7.5 NATIONAL ADAPTATION PLAN SUBMISSION

Report on staff submission to the MfE consultation on the Draft National Adaptation Plan.

Attachment: Final Signed Submission

7.6 UPDATED COUNCILLOR REMUNERATION DETERMINATION

Attachments:
1. Local Government Members (2022-23 Determination 2022)
2. Expenses Reimbursement and Allowances Policy June 2022

7.7 PC1 DUST SUPPRESSANTS AND LANDFILLS APPROVAL

Approval sought for Plan Change 1 to the Regional Waste Plan, amended by Environment Court decisions.

Attachment: Operative Plan Change 1

7.8 AMENDMENTS TO FRESHWATER POLICY AND STANDARDS

Endorsement sought for lodging a staff submission on wetland provision changes and technical amendments.

Attachments:
1. ORC Feedback
2. ORC Submission
3. Freshwater Amendments Report and Summary
4. Consultation Questions

7.9 BIOSECURITY OPERATION PLAN 2022-2023

Adoption of the Otago Regional Council Regional Pest Management Operational Plan 2022-2023.

Attachments:
1. Minister Reply on 2021-22 Plan
2. Final 2022-23 Plan
3. Comparison with 2021-22 Plan

7.10 GALLOWAY DEPOT AND OAT COOKING EQUIPMENT

Information provided to decide on future of assets at the Galloway depot and oat cooking equipment.

7.11 KURIWAO SALES

Report for Council endorsement of freehold land sale pending satisfactory terms and conditions.

7.12 DOCUMENTS SIGNED UNDER COUNCIL SEAL

Report on delegated signing activity from 23 March to 29 June 2022.

8. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

8.1 CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

Attachments:
1. Photo – Mana to Mana at Peketeaki Marae
2. Alpine Lakes Assessment Working Group Concept
3. Letter to DCC Mayor Hawkins and QLDC Mayor Boult on Public Transport