30 November 2006

Mayoral Report 2006

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30 November 2006

SHEBEEN AND HOME SHOP POLICY:
MUNICIPALITY OF SWAKOPMUND

On 30 November 2006 Council resolved that the “REVISED POLICY FOR THE REGULATION OF SHEBEEN AND HOME SHOPS” dated November 2006 regulating the registrations of Shebeen and Home Shops be approved.

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30 November 2006

EXTENSION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES AT COTTAGE HOSPITAL ON ERF 577 TAMARISKIA

A development proposal was received from Messrs Cobus Lötter Architects CC on behalf of Dr Swiegers for the extension of medical facilities as needed for the expected growth of the uranium mining industries in the Erongo Region.

A portion of land on Erf 577 adjacent to the Cottage Hospital as per site plan 2 was allocated for the proposed development for the Medical Facilities. It is required that sufficient parking be provided and if necessary the border of the land allocated be extended to the north. The size of the land required is ± 4250m².

On 30 November 2006 Council in principle resolved that the alienation of a portion of Erf 577 Tamariskia ± 4250, in extent, to Dr Swiegers for the establishment of a medical centre as per site plan no 2 be approved, provided that:

(i) That if needed, additional land be made available to the north to provide ample parking space on the erf.

(ii) That a detailed development plan be provided before any statutory procedures are started with.

(iii) That two (2) sworn valuators be appointed to provide a proposed purchase price for the land.

(iv) That the zoning for the proposed medical facilities as well as the Cottage Hospital be rezoned to “Institutional”.

04 May 2006 20:32

BUDGET SPEECH 2006

Budget speech delivered by the Chairperson of the Management Committee, Councillor P D ROOI, on 2 May 2006.
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18 April 2006 09:25

TENURE OF THE OFFICE OF THE CEO

The Swakopmund Municipal Council would like to announce that the tenure of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Eckart Ulrich Wilhelm Demasius has been extended for another period of five (5) years in terms of Section 27 (3) (a) (ii) of the Local Authorities Act, Act 23 of 1992, commencing 14 May 2006.
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17 April 2006 23:00

SURFACING OF ROADS - PHASE 8

During a workshop held on 15 February 2006 it was agreed to continue with the surfacing of Roads Project. Due to the magnitude of the project these should be budgeted for a period of 2 years. Council resolved that the following streets be surfaced.
(a) That the following streets be surfaced as part of phase 8 of the surfacing of roads project.

Mondesa
- Complete Mandume Ya Ndemufayo Street - north. (980 m)

Tamariskia
- Silver Avenue. (420 m)
- Smith/Baumgarten Avenue. (550 m)

Vineta
- Daniel Kamho Avenue from the traffic circle northwards to Dr Schwietering Street. (1100 m)
- Dr Schwietering Street (1 500m)

Kramersdorf
- Aukas Street. (450 m)
- Libertina Amathila Avenue from Moses //Garoëb Street to Aukas Street. (750 m)

Central Swakopmund
- Libertina Amathila Avenue from Nathaniel Maxuilili Street to Moses //Garoëb Street. (650 m)

(b) That the above be spread over two financial years and funds be provided accordingly.

17 April 2006 22:30

NEW ENTRANCE ROAD FROM HENTIES

On advice from Council's Town Planning Consultants it was resolved that Daniel Kamho Avenue will remain the main entrance road from the north into Swakopmund.
The erven planned to the west of road will thus not materialize.

The parking areas provided will be removed to provide for an additional lane in the meantime.

10 April 2006 21:17

ERVEN AUCTION - EXT. 9 & MONDESA

Earlier in the year Council resolved to sell the erven by means of Public Auction on 13 April 2006.
Due to work and planning involved, Council now resolved that the auction in respect of erf 1847 - Mondesa will take place on 26 May 2006 and the erven of extension 9 on 28 July 2006.

10 April 2006 06:30

NEW MUNICIPAL OFFICE COMPLEX

Council resolved to appoint Architects for the design of the new proposed office complex, as follows:
(a) That the competition approach not be followed.

(b) That the selection and appointment approach be followed.

(c) That the following criteria to be used for the selection and appointment of an Architect:
- Special experience of the firm in this type of project.
- Current commitments of the firm.
- Capacity to produce the work to suit our programme.
- Project management experience.
- Architect (person) nominated by the firm to manage the project.
- Location of Architect's office and resources available for such a project.
- Profile of the company and previous work performed of a similar nature.
- Ability of Architect to incorporate local materials in designs to minimize maintenance and to reflect the character of Swakopmund.

(d) That Architects registered with the Namibia Institute of Architects be invited via a notice in the media to submit ideas for the proposed Municipal Office Complex which contains the following:
- Proposed concept.
- Possibilities.
- Architectural opportunities.

The above to consist of not more than three A3 size hand drawn sketch plans of which one depicts the proposed layout of the complex and the rest proposed elevations. The Architects together with the above submit a complete company profile, reference list of previous projects completed and breakdown of fees that will be charged should he/she be the selected Architect for the project.

(e) That the Planning Forum compiles the detail of the notice to be placed.

(f) That the outcome of the above be submitted to Management Committee for consideration.

02 March 2006 21:19

NEW VEHICLE FOR NAMPOL TRAFFIC UNIT

Council resolved to donate a vehicle to the Nampol Traffic Unit in Swakopmund. Quotations will be obtained for the purchase of a new vehicle and it will be partially financed from funds generated from the written-off municipal vehicle sold at auctions.

29 January 2006 21:40

CEO Appointment to LARC

The Honourable Minister of Regional, Local Government, Housing and Rural Development, Minister John Pandeni appointed the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Eckart Demasius, to serve on the Local Authorities Reform Committee, due to his long service and capacities within the local government sector and the experience he gained in the process.

29 January 2006 21:38

New Township Layouts for Swakopmund

Council approved layouts for erven 101 to 103 Mile 4, a new township extension north of Vineta, a new industrial township as well as a township east of Kramersdorf. In total close to a 1000 erven will be made available in time and as need therefore arises.

29 January 2006 21:32

Sale of Erven by Public Auction

Council resolved to have the next public auction for the sale of erven on 13 April 2006. 86 Single Residential erven, 2 General Residential 1, 4 General Residential 2 and 6 Business Erven will be for sale.
The upset prices range from N$135,00m² to N$200,00m². Council will also alienate 88 residential erven in Mondesa to first time property owners. Prospective buyers must pre-qualify to be able to participate in the auction for these erven.