After about 12 months the Te Kawau community has raised approx $150K towards the refurbishment of the local Rongotea pool. Quotes have been received for a filtration upgrade, tiles, heat pumps, and solar heating. An electrical upgrade, alterations to the existing pump shed, and a new change shed roof are also required.
Due to unknown costs for contingency and project advisors it has been decided to carry out the upgrade in stages. The first stage will cost $300K-$400K.
An application to the Lottery fund has been made this month. The outcome will be known late May, and if successful, work could start on the pool late September, weather permitting.
Fingers crossed that the generosity of our great community is rewarded and the refurbishment can begin.
Minutes of SAVE RONGOTEA POOL COMMITTEE held at Rongotea School on the 27th February 2017
PRESENT:
APOLOGIES T. Mossop, T. Anderson, M. Hillas, , S. Noel, M. Duncan, Margaret and Murray Giles, F. Mullin, KJ Powell and P. Gatchell
S. Pinfold, L. Berry
MATTERS ARISING: Pool Insurance: This is covered by the school. J. Elliot was updating the details.
Hay D. Arnott had offered a deal on hay for fundraising, in exchange for his name on a board. This needs to be followed up. Action M.Hillas
User Agreement : MOU: (between Rongotea School and the community/TKS) T. Anderson, E. Nagel, KJ Powell and F. Mullin will meet 1st March to get this process underway. There was some discussion around putting the pool into the hall agreement. – thought too complicated.
MOE/board meeting: MOE reps advised if the pool upgrade was to exceed $350K?) it would be hard for the school to put aside the depreciation and write the debt off over 20 years.
Feasibility Study/pre feasibility study. Not required for applications to Lotteries under $250K.
Entrapment issue with the rail in the toddlers pool: Sorted (thanks T. Mossop)
Support structure on the outside of the fence – almost complete. Action: T. Mossop/ L. Berry
Working Bee: to grind off any sharp edges on the existing tiles did proceed.
Third party occupancy agreement: Has been done for TKS.
Pledges for wave wall: It was noted that resident B. Thatcher has been making & selling wooden chairs and giving the proceeds to the school for the pool fund. He has donated approx $1000.00. It was decided to add his name to the name wall in recognition of his efforts. Has everyone paid? Is a follow up necessary? School secretary has info, Update please. Action: T. Anderson
Funding Thermometer: Needs to go to $150K (Oct minutes stated $155 but $5K expected from Fonterra is now in doubt) Action: T. Mossop, L.Berry
Tiles and plant upgrade: After discussion it was decided the preferred option, (due to cost) is to tile the pool. We have a quote from Col spec and are awaiting one from Coombs. (3) quotes are needed. There is a round of funding which closes March 8th. Coombs are to be contacted ASAP and another quote sought if possible. Quotes are to be emailed to committee members 6th March for feedback. Action: M. Hillas
Applications: Who does these? BOT, TKS or J. Elliot (who was co-opted on TKS committee) It is thought J. Elliot has completed most of the application form for lotteries. Does he just need the quotes to complete the application? Action: M. Hillas to ask John
Heat pumps & Solar Heating: (3) quotes for heat pumps have been received and (1) for solar heating. (see projected expense sheet Sept 2016)
Timeline: (to go with a report to the Rongotea Times) Action: P.Gatchell
MOU with Rongotea School /Community / TKS
Obtain (3) quotes for tiling & plant upgrade ASAP
Budget
Meeting closed: 8:00pm
Next meeting: Wednesday 13th March 7pm. Rongotea School
