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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 REPORT - August 2010

1. Housing & Land
2. Infrastructure Engineering
3. Economic Development Tourism & Agriculture

1. Rezoning & Special Consent, Erf: 3261, How, Avenue, Central rezoning from Residential 1 to Special Purposes was refused but despite the objection received it was rezoned from Residential 1 to Residential 3 Purposes and that Special Consent be granted to permit Erf 3261 to be used for Medical Purposes subject to a series of conditions.
2. Erf 2045, 82 River Road, Walmer, had been granted Special Consent to permit the property to be used as a Guest house.
3. Erf 925, 54 Main Road, Walmer, request for Special Consent to permit a licensed restaurant was approved. As Councillor I recommended refusal since it is against the Walmer Policy Plan.

1. The Electricity Distribution industry restructuring was presented by consultants who inform the committee that the NMBM ring fencing progress had been concluded and that a workshop will be arrange to discuss the programme and the way forward. In a private discussion Dr Barnard he assured me that all our concerns will be adequately addressed.
2. There was a report on the number of Erven which will be electrified and the aim is to electrify 5014 by the end of this financial year. Council approved a total capital budget allocation of R15,995 million for the implementation of the electrification programme for 2009/10 of which 100% has already been spent at the end of April 2010.
3. A committee led by Councillor Manentsa and officials from Electricity & Energy met with officials from Electricity & Energy who are responsible for the allocation of funds for electrification had a discussion on the electrification of informal dwellings. The NMBM had been requested to develop a strategic document to address the electrification of informal settlements. This strategy will consider the requirements of the Department of Energy and the outcome is targeted at attaining funding for the selected number of informal settlement for which the Department of Energy will provide guarantee letters. This strategy will then be incorporated in the National process and could act as a starting point for other large Cities and Metros.
4. The Division of Revenue Act (DORA) has put in R30 million for 2009/ 10 and R25 million for 2010/2011 and R30 million in 2011/12 for energy efficient projects. These will include compact fluorescent lamp roll-out, energy efficient street lamps, energy efficient high mast lighting, energy efficiency in municipal buildings, traffic lights conversions LED and energy efficiency in water and waste water projects. Of these only the energy efficient high mast lighting and energy efficiency in the waste and water project has not yet been started.
5. Following on a motion about the overgrown grass around electrical sub- stations. The committee was informed that budget is available and that it will be done by the grass cutters contacted to the Parks division.
6. As at the 13th of June 2010 our dams were 35.5% full. The actual consumption in June this year was 11.4% lower than the consumption which the officials estimated. The average daily consumption is about 235 mega liters.
7. In the Micro biological test on our drinking water the SANS requirement is 97% and the NMBM compliance is 97.8% compared with the Eastern Cape which has 96.5%. In the chemical test the SANS requirement is 85% and the NMBM compliance is 99.9%. Hence the water being produced by the NMBM is safe for human consumption.
8. A total of R124 billion has been spent on the tarring of gravel roads through out the Metro. The officials reported that although there has been a slow start due to EIA requirements and the introduction of the new preferential procurement policy, the construction component is well on track to meet targets. The discharges from the Metro 7 waste water treatment works comply with the general standard and the authorization. The non-compliance of the industrial final affluent from Fish Water Flats wwtw is due to illegal discharges as well as hydraulic and organic overload. Consultants have been appointed to look at the process and hydraulic capacities of all the works.
9. After various virements, i.e transfer of funds to the next financial year the officials reported that the capital budget expenditure will be excess of 96% by the end of June 2010.
10. Contracts had been awarded for the construction of basic sanitation services in areas of the Metro where no sanitation or bucket sanitation exists. The bucket system is not considered to be basic sanitation. One of the problems is the tender amounts were much higher than anticipated and also the financial position on the budget. Owing to the above problem the NMBM will not be making the 2010 deadline for basic sanitation hence the basic sanitation.
11. The expenditure of the project to inform the public to use less water was R18 .285 million.
12. There will be a workshop on the integrated water resource management strategy in due course.
13. Despite repeated advertising for civil engineers in the Local & National press, the recruitment has been minimal. Some new recruits are leaving better opportunities else where whilst others have capacity challenges. This impacts very seriously on the performance of the Infrastructure & Engineering directorate. The officials have recommended that interfacing with a remuneration project are undertaken by human resources directorate to determine suitable remunerative provisions for intended scarce skills recruits.
14. The officials also proposed that the infrastructure & engineering directorate be divided into two directorates namely: water & sanitation directorate and integrated transport directorate.

1. There was a presentation made by BIDEVCO BBVEE Consortium on the Coega refinery. Mr van Wyk stated that they would be business partners and that government with a limit each partner to a R2 billion portion. Petro SA as well as other oil companies would be partners. In the refinery the petroleum coke will be used to generate power and there will also be desalination plant. This consortium stated that there will be approximately R2.1 billion in salaries and 16000 permanent jobs created. It also stated that this refinery will use more cement than all the Soccer stadium in South Africa. The crude oil will come from Brazil, Ghana & Afrika.
2. In the presentation on the Standard Bank Community Investment Fund Mr Patrick Ooro said that communities will be involved in investments and that these funds will be available at low interest he said that businesses in the various communities. SBCS has developed a social corporate investment programme which will in assist the informal traders, co- operatives and all businesses to access funding and also build their financial profile.
3. Mrs Mahuwa of NMBU made a presentation on the Co-operatives development sector. The NMBM is one of the leading municipalities in the implemention of the National Policy on Co-operatives, and persuisance of meaningful participation of the Co-operative Sector in the attainment of Local Economic Development imperatives.
4. The Economic Development Directorate has developed a business plan and R1.5 million has been available in 2009/10 for the implementation of the Co-operative Development Centre at the University.
5. There was a presentation on the Auto SMME Sector LED by Mr Grant Minnie. The aim on this sector is to support informal/formal businesses that are operating from back yards and also bring them into the main stream economy in order to nurture Economic Development and job creation. The idea is to find suitable land where these small auto practitioners can be housed and to empower them with skills to sustain their trade.
6. A co-operatives exhibition – emerging designer exhibition which will be held in October 2010. The objectives of this programme are to improve and strengthen relations between the co-operatives sector and government and to ensure consultations among all business units. It also provides information and training to the co-operatives on tendering, co-operative legislation and procurement opportunities. It is estimated that there will be 350 participants from all the various stakeholders. The committee has approved a budget of R300 000 for this programme.
7. The SEDA Nelson Mandela Bay Information, Communication & Technology Incubator constitutes to the process of creating small enterprises in the sector and it is a steady pipeline to the various clients as well as at these tertiary institutions.
8. There was a detailed report on the National Business Incubation Conference Association which was held in Orlando, Florida, USA. The committee has recommended that the NMBM apply for membership to the National Business Incubation Association since it will allow numerous benefits and they also recommend that more representatives from the Municipality attend the Annual Conference.
9. In the report on the SEDA Construction Incubator it was stated that the purpose is to provide selected contractors training in order to assist them to operate sustainable businesses. This will be done by training and mentorship.
10. In the report on the market it was shown that the turnover has increased to R249. 399 million in 2009/10 as opposed to R224. 948 millions in 2008/9. The sale of potatoes decreased from 74 081 tons in 2008/9 to 31 148 tons in 2009/10 but the sale of vegetables increased from 15 508 tons last year to 19 398 tons this year. Surprisingly the most expensive vegetable was tomatoes which fetched R4 675 per ton and secondly was bananas which fetched R4 095 per ton. In contrast potatoes fetched R2 595 per ton.
11. The committee has supported the process to identify a suitable form of recognition for buyers e.g. buyer one purchase R21.8 million and buyers 12 purchase was R1.232 million. Three buyers will be divided into 5 groups and be given some form of recognition.
12. The committee is going to have a workshop to deal with all issues relate to commonages.
13. All reports on planning agriculture project appraisal were not available and will be presented to the committee at the next meeting.
14. A letter granting the Nelson Mandela Bay Community Station a temporary licence to operate has been received from ICASA and this radio station will be placed for open tender to be a Non-profit station and a Section 21 Company.
15. Since the current international travel approval process is not rapid enough the committee has recommended that international travel by officials of the Sub-Directorate Trade & Investors be approved by the Executive Director and endorsed by the Municipal Manager in order to meet the investor deadlines.
16. The business process outsourcing and off-shoring/promotion of services sector is promoting the employment of people in various call centres. At present 952 persons have been employed at various call centres. The largest are ABSA & Vodacom for each employed 240 people whereas the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism call centre only employed 3 people. VW contact centre employed 104 people. The standing committee has approved and supports the following up of the investment leads by undertaking working visits to Australia, Brazil & India in order to enter into negotiations with the visits investors.
17. The standing committee supports the hosting of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Awards and has approved the funding of R300 000 for hosting this event.
18. There were detailed reports on the Uitenhage Despatch Development Initiative and the Mandela Development Agency which can be read via the CD which can be obtain from the Ward 3 office.

Best Regards

André Goosen
(Ward 3 Cllr)
Tel: 041 586 2453
Cell: 083 405 0320
E-Mail: ward3[at]mandelametro.gov.za

Ward 3 covers the following area: Walmer, Greenshields Park, Walmer Heights, Park Drive from Doncaster Rd 1st Cape Rd up to Mill Park (east side) College Drive (Grey School) N.E. Mill Rd up to Hampton Rd

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 REPORT - June 2010

1. Housing and Land
2. Council Meeting 31 May 2010
3. Infrastructure and Engineering, Electricity and Energy
4. Budget and Treasury
5. Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture
6. Human Resources and Corporate Administration

1. Erf 1122, 169 Fordyce Road, Walmer, application for rezoning from residential 1 to special purposes to permit a Health Care facility has been approved. The refreshment area / coffee shop can only represent a maximum of 10% of the growth full space of the existing approved building plan.
2. Erf 928, 62 Main Road, Walmer has been rezoned from residential 1 to business 3 purposes with a series of conditions.
3. Erf  778, 151 Main Rd, Walmer, application to increase the SSI from 0.45 to 0.65 and also to allow a building height on the boundary has been refused.
4. Erf 360, 35 River Road, Walmer, application for rezoning from residential 1 to business 3 to permit the property to be used for medical offices has been refused.
5. The Eastern Cape Liquor Board made a presentation to the committee and it was clear that the by-law  etc. will have to be changed in order to create better contact between the Housing & Land Directorate and the Liquor Board. The presentation which be made up of two pages can be read on the hard copy in the ward 3 office.

1. Our Caucus started at 8 and continued until 10 o'clock when the council meeting started. This meeting continued until 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Numerous councillors debated matters which were right off the point of the meeting. The IDP was approved and the capital and operating projects for the various wards were tabled. These can be read on the hard copy at the ward 3 office. In essence the  IDP was approved, without full public participation, and has been reported in the press: property rates 11%, Water 12%, Sanitation 11%, Electricity 22%, Refuse 11%
2. Great concern was expressed as these increases as they could negatively impact on the development and job creation in this City.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 REPORT - May 2009

1. Public Health
2. Sport Recreation Arts & Culture
3. Economic Development Tourism & Agriculture
4. Safety & Security
5. Budget & Treasury

• 837 formal food premises were evaluated
• 505 informal establishments (Hawkers & Caterers) were evaluated
• A total number of 477 business licences were received and processed
• Potable of water samples are taken weekly for analysis. A total of 102 samples were taken under 2 weekly basis
• Health Education & personal hygienic lectures were given to all business owners and employees as well as hawkers and caterers
• Action plans for the stadium and fan park were drawn up and submitted to the 2010 Safety & Security work-stream

• Working on Waste, minimizing waste to recycling and environment- friendly waste disposal technology
• Sustainable land based livelihoods by rehabilitation of wetlands, promotion and creation of community conservatries as well as creation of livelihood of opportunities.
• Working for tourism
• People at Parks to develop benefit sharing models for communities living around the park and protected areas
• Working for the coast by rehabilitating the coastal dunes and estuaries as well as cleaning up beaches and upgrading tourists facilities.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 REPORT - April 2009

1. Infrastructure Engineering and Energy
2. Housing and Land
3. Sport, Recreation Arts and Culture Services.
   

1. Informal housing electrification which is funded by department of Mineral & Energy and the NMBM. The total number is 4959. The Council budget for electrification of Missionvale garden lots for 2009 / 10 was R15. 995 million of which 84% had been spent by the end of February 2010.
2. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved a percentage increase in electricity of 24.8% from 1 April 2010 followed by another increase of 25.8% from 1 April 2011 and an additional increase of 25.9% from 1 April 2012. The tariff increases will impose a greater demand on the Council’s cash resources. These factors have already contributed to a 9% reduction in the Council’s collection rates, with an increase in deficit turnover days. The gross profit percentage on electricity trading has dropped from 46.31% in 2007 to 39.5% in 2010. The internal consumption of electricity has increased by R10.529 million or 23% in 2009 and R16. 355 million or 29% in 2010 and it is estimated that the increase will escalate further in 2011. Free basic electricity has increased by R8.433 million or 22% in 2009 and R18.603 million or 39% in 2010. The Eskom increase will have a negative impact on consumers in the Metro and an alternate will be to limit the increases for poor customers.
3. The Wind farm is expected to have a record of decision early this year and arrangements to be put in place to raise approximately R5 million which should be in production by September 2011. The landfill gas, Arlington & Kuduskloof will begin generation of Electricity within 2011. A financial model which still has to receive an EIA will be use of biogas from Fish water flats to produce 2 to 3 Mega Watts of electricity. The solid waste to energy from Arlington & Kuduskloof will be investigated with a new patent from Australia.
4. CEF will go to public consultation on low interest for roll-out of 100 000 solar water heaters in the NMBM. The 1000 low pressure solar heating units have been monitored in the low income area and the further 1000 units are been considered for a second phase.
5. The water supply has decreased from 39.9% on the 28th February to 36.4%.
6. Infrastructure & Engineering has spent 57% of its budget. Approximately R220 million will be going forward to the next year as a large number of Roads & Stormwater projects cannot be completed this year.
7. The Executive Director has recommended that Infrastructure & Engineering be divided and two Executive Directors be appointed since it is impossible to handle all the projects.
8. There are five consulting engineers who have been appointed for the construction of side walks and cycle tracks within the Metro. The expenditures are lower than estimated due to: Late start of contract due to approval of Health & Safety plans, Health & Safety compliance has stopped sub-contractors, Slow progress in some of the contracts
9. In the report on the housing delivery progress it was pointed out that there are 27 projects which were implemented for 2009/10: There are 12 projects in progress, 2 projects are at the tender stages, 11 projects are at the planning stages, 2 projects are complete, R1,28 million has been approved for the temporary solution for sewage in the Colchester area since this permanent arrangement is still waiting for EIA approval.
10. The water for the Witteklip development has been put on hold since the farmer is now reluctant to transfer some of his land.
11. The committee has approved the various tariff increases for Roads & Storm water services. These are in order of 30 to 40% and are based on actual cost of the reinstatement.

1. All items dealing with Liquor outlets were deferred as the committee wanted to meet with the Liquor Board before making decisions.
2. The Grey Institute Development Trust application to increase the number of units from 20 to 28 per hectare in order to construct a retirement village for the frail care facility was approved.
3. Erf 1122, 169 Fordyce Road, Walmer, application for rezoning from Residential 1 to Special Purposes to permit a health care facility was deferred for a site inspection.
4. Erf 360, 35 River Road, Walmer, application for rezoning from Residential 1 to Business 3 Purposes to permit the property to be used for medical offices was deferred for a site inspection.
5. Erf 5848, 78 Saunton Road, Walmer, application to permit the proposed up building to encroach of the site building line in order to allow a car port and a garage on the ground floor as an addition to the existing building was allowed.
6. Erf 771, 181 Main Road, Walmer, rezoning from Residential 1 to Business 2 with a departure to relax the site building lines from 5 meters to 1 meter was approved.
7. Erf 778, 161 Main Road, Walmer, application to increase FSI from 0.45 to 0.65 was refused. The request for a relaxation of the side space restriction up to the common boundary was also refused.
8. The committee will be looking at a tall building policy.
9. The committee has recommended to council a by-law on problem buildings.
10. The committee proposed an enactment of a by-law on heritage resource and cultural institutions in accord with the South African Heritage Resource Act – Section 55 was recommended to Council.
11. The application for a renewal of encroachment of portion of Erf 1934, 23 NorthCliff Road, Walmer was approved in accord with the policy in encroachment.

1. A consultant made a presentation on the extension of the main library. He pointed out that in many parts of the world modern structures were erected adjacent or attached to older type building and this was a tendency nowadays. The proposed new extension will be a very modern building which has the large amount of glass. The committee was reluctant to approve this project which will cost about R52 million and have recommended that this project go for public consultation.
2. The National Heritage Council in collaboration with the Museums and Heritage sub-directorate of the NMBM embarked on a research that will unearth untold stories of the political and cultural heritage land marks. The standing committee approved a budget of R500 000 for the mapping out of the political and cultural land marks that will form part of the freedom trail. Settlers trail will incorporate the Northern Areas and Uitenhage.
3. The Art Museums budget (for key projects) for the period of July to December 2010 involved, Exhibitions will cost R37 510, Exhibition from the permanent collection, Photographing of the Art collections which will cost R31 500, Restoration of Chinese ancesteral portraits which will cost R20 000, Restoration of the ceramic collection which will cost R22 800, Framing of Art works which will cost R25 000, Education teacher training and educational resource material as well as a schools & holiday programme, Advertising & marketing will cost R75 425, The art museum shop stock items purchased from local artist and crafters will cost R15 000.
4. In the report on the Summer Season the Executive Director Economic Development & Recreational Services has been requested to explore additional funding in order to increase the number of life guards.
5. The tariff for the beaches & resorts has been increased on an average of 8% in line with Budget & Treasury’s recommendation.
6. The NMBM withdrew two full status blue phase beaches (Kings beach and Pollock beach) because of the environmental concerns and the lack of support from a support services from other directorates. The Beach office experience poor service delivery from Environmental Services Waste Management. The Blue Flag standard will be fully implemented during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
7. The Bay to Bay challenge event has not taken place in November 2009 due to confusion regarding the dates. It is proposed that the Bay to Bay event will be amended to be the Algoa Bus Bay to Bay ultra marathon and relay. The venue for the race will now be the PE Beach Front consisting of a 50 km ultramarathon, 50 km relay (against the bus), 50km night walk and a 5km fun run.
8. The beaches and resorts capital budget it is R2.9 million which is made up as follows: Upgrade picnic / camping facilities, Upgrade surf life saving facilities, Upgrade beaches tourism, Upgrade Springs Resort.
9. A draft plan has been submitted about clustering of municipal sports facilities. The committee approved an amount of R10 million for the upgrading of sports facilities in 2010 / 11.
10. In the light of the water restrictions the officials will no longer continue with grass planting at the various sport facilities.
11. 24 family members of the Langa Massacre will serve as tourist guides and will tell the story of the incident to all the visitors in the Langa Memorial Site. These 24 members of the family of the victims will rotate fortnightly in 2’s once off and will each get a stipend of R1500 each for six months from the 1st of April to the end of September 2010.
12. The grave site audit started in May 2009 by ten unemployed graduates for the period of one year which ends on the 31st of April 2010. Since the Sub-Directorate experienced problems such as office space, monitoring & control, telephone bill & transport problems, they recommended that the project be continued with 3 unemployed graduates from March 2010. They have requested a budget of R1,3 million for continuation of this project.
13. In the report on the capital budget expenditure it was pointed out that: Projects were under budgeted, Lack of responsibility by senior management, Under performance of contractors, Too many projects for the staff, Lack of planning, Lack of operational funding.
14. In an effort to improve the situation two additional project managers with a background in Construction have been appointed on a three year contract. The committee has recommended that assessment be made of all the projects and thus corrective measures be instituted.
15. The date for the Iron Man Event will be on the 10th April 2011, 22nd April 2012 & 14th April 2013.

Best Regards


André Goosen
(Ward 3 Cllr)
Tel: 041 586 2453
Cell: 083 405 0320
E-Mail: ward3[at]mandelametro.gov.za

Ward 3 covers the following area: Walmer, Greenshields Park, Walmer Heights, Park Drive from Doncaster Rd 1st Cape Rd up to Mill Park (east side) College Drive (Grey School) N.E. Mill Rd up to Hampton Rd

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WARD 3 NEWS - March 2010 Report to the Ward 3 Committee

1. Erf 632,  corner of Water Road and 7th Ave, Walmer,  has been given permission to subdivide into portions greater than 1000 m2
2. Erf 1001, 178 Main Road, Walmer, has been rezoned from Residential 1 to Business 2
3. Erf 928, 62 Main Road, Walmer, has been rezoned from Residential 1 to Business 3
4. Erf 1575, 87 Heugh Road, Walmer, has been rezoned from Residential1 to Special purposes (licenced restaurant )
5. Erf 778, 161 Main Road, Walmer, request to increase the FSI from 0. 45 to 0.65 was refused as well as the encroachment of the office building up to the common boundary was also refused.  The committee, however, has decided to a site inspection before making any final decision.
6. Erven 5013, 3224 & 3225, Park Lane, Central, has been rezoned from Residential 3 to Business purposes  to allow  the property to be used for medical  facility and a restaurant
7. Erf 1322, 87 Villiers Road, Walmer, request for rezoning from Residential 1 to Business 3 was refused.

1. The Executive Director Corporate Services requests more time to deal with Bay Stars award strategic review.  However he did present the terms of reference which however did not include anything about the nature and duration of scholarships or whether it could be transferred to a family member.  In addition no mention was made of the nature of the events.
2. The committee was requested to dispose of 1 212 assets but did not indicate whether these assets such as furniture settings or computer equipment that need to be replaced and the cost thereof.
3. In the project Kusile the Corporate Services Directorate sought the purchase a single, fully integrated and web-enabled software package that will satisfy the business requirements in the broad disciplines of payroll and Human Resources Management.  The power outage which resulted in data loss required approximately 3 to 4 weeks work at the cost of R1.5 million.  In addition the NMBM infrastructure (hardware) availability did not meet the specifications as required by the service provider.  However this has now been upgraded and the system is due to be handed over shortly.  The total spent to date was R18.996 million.
4. The committee accepted the proposed, "approximately 7%" tariff increases for the use of the municipal halls.
5. The NMBM has an induction programme which integrates the new staff into the organization, culture, new role, work team and work place.  It helps to ensure that the new employee effectively contributes to the work of the team and is essential for assimilating  and retaining comments from those participating in the programme: The work area needs attention, The Induction Policy should be implemented to ensure consistently in all Directorate, The programme should also be used to deal with skills audit
6. In the report of the South African Local Government Bargaining Council draft collective agreement on HIV / AIDS an officials stated that there was insufficient support from the various governments and that some of the documents produced are gathering dust. The working group resolved to allow municipalities more time to apply their minds on the draft agreement which will be modified according to the Province.
7. In the report on the remuneration of contract workers it was stated that the permanent staff financial benefits are as follows: Grade 1 to 14: cost the company  is equal to basic salary plus 27%, Grade 15 and above: cost the company is equal to basic salary plus 40%. (the difference between the grades is attributed to the car allowance which only applicable to grade 15 and above). Hence the committee proposed that contract workers be entitled to either to the 27% or 40% increase in wages and that this can only be implemented if sufficient funding be found.
8. In the report on the critical vacancies task team the committee was presented with a list but that this would only be implemented if there are finances available.
9. In the report on the disciplinary tribunals of the suspended driving licence staff the committee was informed that the delay in finalizing this matter is costing the NMBM over a million rand. The delay is due to the prosecutor being booked off etc.

1. A company presented a project which explains how to recycle tyres.  The Speaker pointed out that the tyres were pyrolysed to produce carbon, diesel which is suitable for tractors and generators fuel.  The plants has zero emissions and can burn 95 000 ton of tyres each year.  The plastics can also be pyrolysed in this plant. The cost of the plant will be R15 million.
2. In the report on the standard public works programme from July to September 2009 it was reported that out of a budget of R225 million expenditure was R98.79 million to date and created 23 315 person days of work.  There were 866 work opportunities and in these 465 youth and 66 women were employed.  The wages for these jobs which were created varied.  The community based anti crime prevention volunteers programme had a daily wage of R56.67 and 125 jobs were created.  In the Public Health Directorate the various co-ops were employed to do Waste Management.  The daily wages varied from R108.69 to R65.2 per day.  The variation is due to the tender process. A similar report was presented for the quarter of October to December 2009.
3. The committee supported the proposal that a botanical garden for the Nelson Mandela Metro be developed and it would encompass St Georges Park, Settlers Park and Victoria Park.  Each of these parks would have difficult specialization.
4. In the progress report on the TB Control in the NMBM it was reported that a "tracer team" project which was initiated by the National Department of Health and supported with EU funding is functioning and aimed at an early recall of patients who default their TB Treatment.  There is Advocacy Communication Social Mobilization (ACSM) which supports the TB Control Programme. This ACSM strategy and training of volunteers and nurses is active in case finding in the clinic and community level.  Of the 2287 adult who were screened for TB 60 had positive TB sputum smears and all 60 were started on a TB Treatment.  Food gardens (124) have been established at the homes of TB Patients in Kwazakhele, Walmer, Wells Estate & Uitenhage.  Naturally the problem is the current water restrictions.  The officials  also stressed that they are looking at working conditions such as air circulation in buildings and they will train general practitioners to identify all lung elements and also to know how to manage TB.
5. A Special Mayoral Trust fund for the back-to-school project will be established in order to give sponsors for clothing contributions for all aids orphan.
6. The current of events for public health directorate are: National Water Week in March, World Environment Week in June, National Arbor Week in September, International Coastal Clean-up in September, National Marine Week in October  

1. All requests for encroachment of Council land have been withdrawn.
2. The outdoor signs (advertising and other) by-law has been passed and the inputs from role players (advertising industry) were being considered and accommodate they are not in conflict with the Metro division for the outdoor advertising.
3. The water services by-law has been accepted and will be promulgated
4. Erf 1546, 113 Heugh Road, Walmer, has been rezoned from Business 3 to Business 1
5. Erf 612, 21 Water Road, Walmer, has been given Councils Special Consent to permit a Guest house to be operated. The guest house has been granted permission to run a restaurant which shall be for the exclusive use of overnight guests.  
6. Erf remainder 10388, Sibellius street, Walmer has been rezoned from Residential 2 to Residential 2, Private Open Space and Community 1 and Special (access)  Purposes.
7. The water restriction to industries with high water content in the final product has been changed as follows: The tariff increase be reduced from 30% to 10%, The water quota not be implemented, These restrictions will be reviewed should the water situation deteriorate, The affected companies are: Beer manufacturing, Mineral bottling industry, Milk industry, Pulp & Paper industry
8. The NMBM has applied to central government to be declared as a drought disaster area and applied for R1.506 billion.  The main expense aims for desalination (R750 million).  The fast track of the Nooitgedagt low level scheme R620 million.  The ground water scheme will cost R100 million.
9. Council accepted the annual report of the oversight committee.  This report can be read at the ward 3 office. 

André Goosen
(Ward 3 Cllr)
Tel: 041 586 2453
Cell: 083 405 0320

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 REPORT - February 2009

1. Economic Development Tourism and Agriculture
2. Safety and Security
3. Budget and Treasury
4. Human Resources and Corporate Administration
5. Infrastructure, Engineering and Energy

• The short objectives are to provide mentorship and business development support
• To facilitate access to skills development
• To facilitate access to  market
• To attract and identify funders and investors
• To recruit and select incubatees
• To highlight and showcase success stories

• Strengthen and harness NMB competitiveness
• Enhance an export oriented economy
• Utilize the Spatial Development Framework as a means of addressing the legacy of skewed spatial development in the city. R300 000 was made available for these products

www.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's councillor, Andre Goosen's report below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Heinrich Muller in Ward 9, Retief Odendaal in Ward 6, Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1, Gustav Rautenbach in Ward 8 and Dean Biddulph in Ward 2.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 REPORT - February 2009

1. Budget and Treasury
2. Housing and Land
3. Sport Recreation and Culture

• Lack of a truly competitive film-friendly Government process 
• Lack of  producer skills
• Insufficient amount of work to sustain careers or absorb trainees
• Funding & Financing
• Market access
• Lack of film maker responsibilities for audience development
• Lack of facilitation for local procurement or networking

• The significant pool of the NMB based producers operating across a range of sectors- film, television, TV commercials, stills and documentary
• Eastern Cape residents are willing  audiences for an NMB product
• The NMBM  and Eastern Cape Province have both instituted measures to re-iterate the regions  film-friendliness
• Emerging producers are able to access information, networks, skills and fundraising aptitudes
• The film makers have grasped the opportunities presented
• The municipality regularly coordinates opportunities for local producers to meet with stakeholders
• The NMB has taken the lead by adopting new media in all of the communications and programmes

• To improve the support and coordination offered to the films and music sectors
• To improve the promotion of the NMB and the Province
• Maximise investment in the region
• To ensure that the maximum number of residents and local businesses benefit from increase film and music activity
• To assist in enhancing the value and volubility of local firm and music product

• Beach view
• Van Stadens
• Willows

Best Regards


André Goosen
(Ward 3 Cllr)
Tel: 041 586 2453
Cell: 083 405 0320
E-Mail: ward3[at]mandelametro.gov.za

Ward 3 covers the following area: Walmer, Greenshields Park, Walmer Heights, Park Drive from Doncaster Rd 1st Cape Rd up to Mill Park (east side) College Drive (Grey School) N.E. Mill Rd up to Hampton Rd

www.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's councillor, Andre Goosen's report below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Heinrich Muller in Ward 9, Retief Odendaal in Ward 6, Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1, Gustav Rautenbach in Ward 8 and Dean Biddulph in Ward 2.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 REPORT - January 2009

1. Budget and Treasury
2. Housing and Land
3. Public Health
4. Safety and Security

www.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's councillor, Andre Goosen's newsletter below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Heinrich Muller in Ward 9, Retief Odendaal in Ward 6, Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1, Gustav Rautenbach in Ward 8 and Dean Biddulph in Ward 2.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 REPORT - October 2009

1. Housing and Land
2. Special Meeting for Sport, Recreation and Culture
3. Sport Recreation and Culture
4. Human Resource and Corporate Adminisration
5. Infrastructure Engineering and Energy

www.MyPE.co.za

To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's Councillor, Andre Goosen's newsletter below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Annette Lovemore in Ward 9, Dacre Haddon in Ward 6, Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1 andWard 2.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 NEWS - November 2008

In the report this month:

• Housing and Land
• Infrastructure Engineering and Energy
• Budget and Treasury
• Special Meeting Economic Development Development Tourism and Agriculture
• Council Meeting September 2008
• Environment and Health

www.MyPE.co.za

To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's Councillor, Andre Goosen's newsletter below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Annette Lovemore in Ward 9, Dacre Haddon in Ward 6, Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1 andWard 2.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 NEWS - July 2008

In the report this month:

• Budgety and Treasury
• Infrastructure Engineering and Energy
• Council Meeting
  
• Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture
• Housing and Land
• Integrated Zoning Scheme
• Environment and Health

To read more, follow the 'Read More' link below

www.MyPE.co.za

To see how Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's Councillor, Andre Goosen's newsletter below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Annette Lovemore in Ward 9, Dacre Haddon in Ward 6, Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1 and Ward 2.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 NEWS - June 2008

In the report this week :

• Council Meeting 29 May
• Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture
• Recreation & Cultural Services
• Housing and Land
• Human Resources and Corporate Administration

To read more, follow the 'Read More' link below

www.MyPE.co.za

To see how Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's Councillor, Andre Goosen's newsletter below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Annette Lovemore in Ward 9, Dacre Haddon in Ward 6, Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1 and Lesley Lowe in Ward 2.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 NEWS - April 2008

In the report this week :

• Recreation & Cultural Services
• Replacement of Water Meters
• Baakens Valley Report
• Human Resources and Corporate Administration
• Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture
• Infrastructure, Engineering and Energy
• Housing and Land

To read more, follow the 'Read More' link below

www.MyPE.co.za

To see how Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's Councillor, Andre Goosen's newsletter below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Annette Lovemore in Ward 9, Dacre Haddon in Ward 6, Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1 and Lesley Lowe in Ward 2.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 NEWS - Mar 2008

In the report this week :

• Environment and Health (Feb meeting)
• Housing and Land
• Environment and Health (Mar meeting)
• Meeting With Budget and Treasury Directorate
• Council Meeting
• Emergency Electricity Numbers:
  • Power failure / No supply - 041 506 5595 or 041 374 4434
  • Report illegal connection or Tampering - 041 392 4308

To read more, follow the 'Read More' link below

www.MyPE.co.za

To see how Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's Councillor, Andre Goosen's newsletter below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Annette Lovemore in Ward 9, Dacre Haddon in Ward 6, Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1 and Lesley Lowe in Ward 2.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 NEWS - Feb 2008

In the report this week :

• February report 2008 to the Ward 3 committee

To read the full report, follow the 'Read More' link below

www.MyPE.co.za

To see how Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's Councillor, Andre Goosen's newsletter below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Annette Lovemore in Ward 9, Dacre Haddon in Ward 6, Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1 and Lesley Lowe in Ward 2.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 NEWS - Jan 2008

In the report this week :

• Budget and Treasury (Jan 2008)
• Council Meeting (6th Dec 2007)

To read more, follow the 'Read More' link below

www.MyPE.co.za

To see how Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's Councillor, Andre Goosen's newsletter below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Annette Lovemore in Ward 9, Dacre Haddon in Ward 6 and Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 NEWS - November 2007

In the report this week :

• Council Meeting
• Environment and Health
• Housing and Land
• Recreation and Culture
• Human Resources and Corporate Services
• Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture
• Safety and Security Services

To read more, follow the 'Read More' link below

www.MyPE.co.za

To see how Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's Councillor, Andre Goosen's newsletter below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Annette Lovemore in Ward 9, Dacre Haddon in Ward 6 and Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1.

To subscribe to any of their newsletters and/or the MyPE weekly newsletter, click here.

From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 NEWS - October 2007

In the report this week :

• Human Resources and Corporate Administration
• Housing and Land
• Budget and Treasury
• Consultative Conference on the Integration of Search and Rescue Services in Southern Africa
• Infrastructure Engineering and Energy

To read more, follow the 'Read More' link below

www.MyPE.co.za

To see how Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's Councillor, Andre Goosen's newsletter below, and don't forget to see what Jeremy Davis has been up to in Ward 5, Annette Lovemore in Ward 9, Dacre Haddon in Ward 6 and Stanford Slabbert in Ward 1.

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From Councillor Andre Goosen ...

WARD 3 NEWS - September 2007

In the report this week :

• Sep 2007 Report to the Ward 3 Committee and Civic Associations
• Safety and Security
• Environment and Health
• Recreation and Cultural Services (incl. which names are going to be changed)
• Economic Development Tourism and Agriculture

To read more, follow the 'Read More' link below