Minutes of the General Meeting of maranoa Regional Council held at Yuleba Administration Centre on 26 October 2011 commencing at 9.34AM
ATTENDANCE
Mayor Cr. R S Loughnan chaired the meeting with, Deputy Mayor Cr. T G Hartley, Cr. J P Bartels, Cr. J L Chambers, Cr. R J Denton, Cr. W M Newman, Cr. M L Price, Cr. W S Wason, Cr. J S Watson, Chief Executive Officer – Paul Bawden, Director Community Services – Tony Klein, Director Corporate Services – Matthew McGoldrick, Director Planning & Environment – Rob Hayward, Director Operations – Barry Omundson, Manager Organisational Performance – Ed Sims, Corporate Communications Officer – Jane Frith, and Kelly Rogers Minutes Officer in attendance.
GUESTS
Lance Smith representing the 2012 Angel Flight Outback Trailblazer.
Lou Scarpato & Johan Pretorius representing Futureproof Strategies and Plan Associates as part of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING ALLIANCE.
WELCOME
The Mayor welcomed all present and declared the meeting open at 9.34am.
APOLOGIES
There were no apologies for the meeting.
Confirmation of Minutes
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Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Newman
That the minutes of the General Meeting (18-12.10.11) held on 12 October 2011 be confirmed.
CARRIED 9/0 |
Business Arising FROM MiNUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
On the Table
There were no items for discussion on the table.
Presentations/Petitions and Deputations
Lance Smith representing the 2012 Angel Flight Outback Trailblazer.
Lou Scarpato & Johan Pretorius representing Futureproof Strategies and Plan Associates as part of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING ALLIANCE.
Consideration of notices of business
There were no notices of business for consideration.
Consideration of notices of motion
There were no notices of motion for consideration.
Reception of notices of motion for next meeting
No notices of motion were received for the next meeting.
Business
Executive Services
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File Number: D11/29394 |
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Subject Heading: 2011 Christmas Closure of Administration Centres |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Donald Wells, Manager Human Resources |
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Executive Summary: To confirm Christmas closure of Council’s Administration Offices, Libraries, Surat Child Care Centre and the (Roma) Neighbourhood Centre, is in line with approach taken in 2009 and 2010. |
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Moved Cr Chambers Seconded Cr Price That Council endorses a Christmas & New Year closure of Council’s Administration Offices, Libraries, Surat Child Care Centre and the (Roma) Neighbourhood Centre, from COB Thursday 22nd December 2011 to Monday 2nd January 2012, inclusive, with a resumption of normal Council functions on Tuesday 3rd of January 2012;
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That the Chief Executive Officer communicates the Christmas closure to Council employees and rate payers, customers, clients and the general public.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Manager Human Resources |
Community Services
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File Number: D11/30386 |
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Subject Heading: Toowoomba, Golden West & South Burnett Tourism - Board Representation Applicant: Toowoomba, Golden West & South Burnett Tourism |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Tony Klein, Director of Community Services |
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Executive Summary: Toowoomba, Golden West & South Burnett Tourism seek a Council nomination to their Board for 2011/12. |
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Moved Cr Watson Seconded Cr Wason That Cr. Denton be Council’s delegate to the Board of Toowoomba, Golden West & South Burnett Tourism for 2011/12.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Director of Community Services |
Corporate Services
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File Number: D11/29661 |
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Subject Heading: Proceeding to Make Local & Subordinate Local Laws Applicant: N/A |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Debbie Tully, Administration Manager |
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Executive Summary: Council were required to undertake a Public Interest Test process on the following Local laws: Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011, Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011, Local Law No. 3 (Community & Environmental Management) 2011 and Local Law No. 6 (Operation of Saleyards).
Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads), Model Local Law No. 5 (Parking) and Local Law No. 7. (Aerodromes) do not contain anti competitive provisions and as such do not require a Public Interest Test process to be undertaken.
This Public Interest Test process enables Council to receive submissions from the Public about the provisions within the local law which may be anti-competitive. Public submissions have been received and this report sets out the details of the submissions received and their impact, if any, on the wording of the Local Law or sub ordinate Local Law. |
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Moved Cr Watson Seconded Cr Hartley That Council notes that the Public Interest Test Reports identified in Schedule 1 has been presented to a meeting of Council, and That Council adopts and implements the recommendation of each Public Interest Test Reports identified in Schedule , as follows:- SCHEDULE 1 (a) Public Interest Test Report – Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011 and various subordinate local laws; (b) Public Interest Test Report – Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011 and various subordinate local laws; (c) Public Interest Test Report – Local Law No. 3 (Community and Environmental Management) 2011 and Subordinate Local Law No. 3 (Community and Environmental Management) 2011; (d) Public Interest Test Report – Local Law No. 6 (Operation of Saleyards) 2011 and Subordinate Local Law No. 1.17 (Sale or Consignment of Stock at a Saleyard) 2011. Council resolves to— (a) proceed with the making of each proposed local law listed in Schedule 2 as advertised; and (b) proceed with the adoption of each proposed model local law listed in Schedule 3 as advertised; and (c) proceed with the making of each proposed subordinate local law listed in Schedule 4 as advertised; and (d) proceed with the making of each proposed local law listed in Schedule 5 with amendments as particularised in Schedule 5; and (e) proceed with the making of each proposed subordinate local law without amendment; and (f) in accordance with the requirements of section 29A(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, consult with the Minister regarding each proposed Local Law which is not a model local law, that is, each proposed Local Law as listed in Schedule 2 and each proposed local law listed in schedule 5. SCHEDULE 2 1. Local Law (Repealing) Local Law (No. 1) 2011; 2. Local Law No. 1. (Administration) 2011; 3. Local Law No. 3. (Community and Environmental Management) 2011; 4. Local Law No. 7. (Aerodromes) 2011. SCHEDULE 3 1. Model Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011; 2. Model Local Law No. 5 (Parking) 2011.
SCHEDULE 4 1. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.1 (Alteration or Improvement to Local Government Controlled Areas and Roads) 2011; 2. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.2 (Commercial Use of Local Government Controlled Areas and Roads) 2011; 3. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.3 (Establishment or Occupation of a Temporary Home) 2011; 4. Subordinate Local Law No.1.4 (Installation of Advertising Devices) 2011; 5. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.5 (Keeping of Animals) 2011; 6. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.6 (Operation of Camping Grounds) 2011; 7. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.7 (Operation of Cane Railways) 2011; 8. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.8 (Operation of Caravan Parks) 2011; 9. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.9 (Operation of Cemeteries) 2011; 10. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.10 (Operation of Public Swimming Pools) 2011; 11. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.11 (Operation of Shared Facility Accommodation) 2011; 12. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.12 (Operation of Temporary Entertainment Events) 2011; 13. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.13 (Undertaking Regulated Activities regarding Human Remains) 2011; 14. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.14 (Undertaking Regulated Activities on Local Government Controlled Areas and Roads) 2011; 15. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.15 (Carrying out Works on a Road or Interfering with a Road or its Operation) 2011; 16. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.16 (Gates and Grids) 2011; 17. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.17 (Sale or Consignment of Stock at a Saleyard) 2011; 18. Subordinate Local Law No. 1.18 (Use of a Vehicle on an Airside Area) 2011; 19. Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011; 20. Subordinate Local Law No. 3 (Community and Environmental Management) 2011; 21. Subordinate Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2011; 22. Subordinate Local Law No. 5 (Parking) 2011. SCHEDULE 5 1. Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2011; 2. Local Law No. 6 (Operation of Saleyards) 2011. Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2011 (i) section 11 —omit, insert— 11 Compliance notice about a road or footpath crossing (1) The local government may give a compliance notice to a person who is the owner or occupier of land adjoining or adjacent to a road to do 1 or more of the following— (a) perform work on the land or the road; (b) construct a vehicle crossing to provide vehicular access between the land and the road to a standard specified by the local government in the compliance notice; (c) maintain or repair a vehicle crossing which provides vehicular access between the land and the road to a standard specified by the local government in the compliance notice if, in the opinion of an authorised person, the vehicle crossing— (i) is not effective for its intended purpose; or (ii) is causing a nuisance or poses a risk of a nuisance; or (iii) constitutes an actual or potential safety hazard; (d) alter a vehicle crossing, or construct a new or modified vehicle crossing between the land and the road to a standard specified by the local government in the compliance notice if, in the opinion of an authorised person, the vehicle crossing is no longer adequate having regard to— (i) the volume or nature of traffic using the vehicle crossing; or (ii) the manner in which the vehicle crossing is used by traffic; or (iii) changes in the use of the land to which the vehicle crossing provides access; or (iv) changes in the usual or expected standard of vehicle crossing provision in the relevant locality. (2) However, a compliance notice may only be given under subsection (1) if the work to be carried out is required as a direct result of the intentional act or negligence of the person and, in the reasonable opinion of an authorised person, the work should be performed to— (a) protect public health, safety or amenity; or (b) prevent environmental harm or environmental nuisance; or (c) prevent interference with the safe movement of traffic or the safe use of a road. Local Law No. 6 (Operation of Saleyards) 2011 (i) section 28 — omit, insert— 28 Limitation of liability (1) The local government is not civilly liable for an act done, or omission made, honestly and without negligence, under this local law. (2) In particular, the local government— (a) does not have legal possession or control of any stock brought onto the saleyard by a person other than the local government[1]; and (b) owes no duty of care to any person in respect of, and is not otherwise responsible for, the safety, management, or control of any stock within the saleyard. (3) For the avoidance of doubt, if there is any inconsistency between this section and a law made by the State, the law made by the State prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Administration Manager |
Planning & Environment
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File Number: D11/30551 |
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Subject Heading: Material Change of Use - Extension to Motel (20 Additional Rooms) and "Undefined Use" (Function Centre) File No.: 2011/17765 Location: 44778 Warrego Highway, Roma Qld 4455 (Lot 1 on R86117) Applicant: Bruce Garvie |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Robert Hayward, Director Planning & Environment |
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Executive Summary: The application seeks to carry out a Material Change of Use for an Extension to a Motel – 20 additional rooms and ‘Undefined Use’ (Function Centre) on land at 44778 Warrego Highway, Roma QLD 4455 and described as Lot 1 on R86117. The proposed development will increase the number of rooms available for short term accommodation in the existing Motel. The proposed Function Centre will replace the existing Sports Centre, and is intended to operate ancillary to the Motel.
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Discussion: Council discussed the addition of three (3) precautionary conditions relating to flood modelling projections for Roma. These conditions were agreed upon and are reflected in conditions 33,34 and 35 of the below mentioned resolution.
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Moved Cr Bartels Seconded Cr Hartley That Council approves the application for a Material Change of Use for an Extension to Motel (20 additional rooms) and ‘Undefined Use’ (Function Centre) at 44778 Warrego Highway, Roma QLD 4455 and described as Lot 1 on R86117, subject to the following conditions:
Complete and Maintain
1. Complete and maintain the approved development as follows: (i) generally in accordance with development approval documents and (ii) strictly in accordance with those parts of the approved development which have been specified in detail by the Council or Referral Agency unless the Council or Referral Agency agrees in writing that those parts will be adequately complied with by amended specifications.
2. Complete and maintain all operational, building and plumbing and drainage work associated with this development approval, including work required by any of the development approval conditions.
3. Maintain the approved development being Material Change of Use – Extension to Motel (20 additional units) and Undefined Use (Function Centre) in accordance with the approved plans:
Stormwater and Drainage
4. Stormwater must not be allowed to pond on the property being developed during the development process and after development has been completed unless the type and size of ponding has been agreed in writing by the Council or as a specific development approval condition.
5. Adjoining, upstream and downstream properties and roads must be protected from ponding of stormwater or worsening of flood impacts as a result of the development or works relating to the development.
6. Any increases in volume, concentration or velocity of stormwater from the property being developed, or entering from Bungil Creek, must be channelled to lawful points of discharge or to other storage or dispersal arrangements which must all be agreed in writing by the Council.
7. No additional works or structures, either permanent, temporary or freestanding, shall be erected beyond that shown in the approved plan that will increase the I in 100 ARI flood levels either beyond the site or on the site.
8. There must be no increases in any silt loads or contaminants in any overland flow from the property being developed during the development process and after development have been completed.
9. The stormwater disposal system must be designed to include appropriate pollution control devices or methods to ensure no contamination or silting of creeks or other waterways.
10. Soil erosion and sediment is controlled in accordance with Schedule 6: “Standards for Stormwater Drainage”.
Erosion Control
11. If there is a possibility of erosion or silt or other materials being washed off the property being developed during the development process, the developer must document and implement a management plan that prevents this from occurring.
12. During construction, soil erosion and sediment is to be managed in accordance with Schedule 7: “Standards for Construction Activity”.
Services Provisions
13. All new extensions must be serviced by on-site effluent disposal systems designed in accordance with Schedule 5: “Standards for Sewerage Supply”. On-site sewerage collection facilities are to be provided with sufficient capacity to cater for the additional units and the new use. Waste from this unit and the existing unit is to be transferred to Council’s collection point through one drain only. A certified engineering report must be provided to confirm that the units and main have the required capacity to cater for the extra flow from the proposed additional 20 rooms. If the existing main does not have sufficient capacity it is to be replaced at no cost to Council.
14. All new extensions must be serviced with a water connection, up to but excluding a water meter, to the water distribution network. A certified engineering report must be provided to confirm that the existing internal ring main supplying water to the site is adequate to provide sufficient flow and pressure to service all of the development area. Calculations/report is to include the provision of fire fighting requirements. If the report shows any deficient in required supply, the internal water infrastructure is to be upgraded in accordance with the report recommendation at no cost to Council.
15. All new extensions must be provided with telecommunications connections.
16. All new extensions must be provided with electricity connections to the existing electricity supply to the site.
Rubbish Collection
17. At all times while the use continues, waste containers shall be maintained in a clean and tidy state and shall be emptied and the waste removed from the site on a regular basis.
Access, Roads, Landscaping and Lighting
18. Provide a total of 26 additional car parking spaces on the site in accordance with Approved Plan No. 00069/11 Sheet 3 of 7 Rev F.
19. Vehicle manoeuvring areas must be provided on-site so that all vehicles can enter and leave the site in a forward direction.
20. All carparking spaces and driveway areas are to be sealed with an approved impervious surface. Surfacing shall consist of either patterned, reinforced concrete, concrete pavers, segmental clay pavers, asphaltic hotmix or two coat (primerseal/seal) bitumen seal.
21. All landscaping, streetscaping, vehicular access, parking, roads, bikeways, footpaths, street lighting, parks, street plantings, street furniture and related items must comply with (i) the development approval conditions, (ii) any relevant provisions in the planning scheme for the area, (iii) Council’s standard designs for such work where such designs exist (iv) Schedule 2: “Standards for Roads, Car Parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas” (v) any relevant Australian Standard that applies to that type of work and (vi) any alternative specifications that Council has agreed to in writing and which the developer must ensure do not conflict with any requirements imposed by any applicable laws and standards.
22. Services and infrastructure required in connection with the establishment of the approved development must be provided at no cost to Council.
23. Prepare and submit a landscaping concept plan for approval by the Council. The landscaping concept plans must demonstrate methods for shading, paving, screening/buffering landscaping, noise attenuation and streetscape enhancement as needed. Landscaping elements must positively contribute to the overall amenity of the site.
24. Any damage to roads and infrastructure that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development of the site, must be repaired to Council’s satisfaction or the cost of repairs paid to Council.
Avoiding Nuisance
25. Lighting of the site, including any security lighting, shall be such that the lighting intensity does not exceed 8.0 lux at a distance of 1.5 metres from the site at any property boundary.
26. All lighting shall be directed or shielded so as to ensure that no glare directly affects nearby properties.
27. Any airconditioning, generator, refrigeration, pump, exhaust, fans, processing or other equipment must be acoustically screened to ensure noise levels do not exceed 5dB above the background noise level.
Advertising Signs
28. Any proposed advertising devices shall be subject to a further development application and planning approval unless the advertising devices are in accordance with the exempt or self assessable requirements of the relevant Council planning scheme.
No Cost to Council
29. The developer is responsible for meeting all costs associated with the approved development unless there is specific agreement by other parties, including the Council, to meeting those costs.
30. All civil and related work shall be designed and supervised by RPEQ Registered Professional Engineers of Queensland (RPEQ) who are competent in the construction of the works.
Use
31. All development approval conditions related to the establishment of the approved development must be fulfilled prior to any approved use commencing.
32. No nuisance is to be caused to adjoining properties and occupiers by the way of noise, odour, smoke, dust, vibration, rubbish, contaminants, stormwater discharge or siltation at any time.
33. Given the site is located within the 100 year ARI flood extent, the applicant should ensure compensatory cut and fill is undertaken to ensure no reduction in floodplain storage occurs on the development site. This should occur outside of protected vegetation areas.
34. The applicant should verify through hydraulic modelling appropriate treatment measures to rectify the previously detailed potential impacts on flood behaviour resulting from the proposed earthworks and development layout. This may require minor augmentation of the existing levee bund.
35. An updated 100 year ARI flood level of approximately 297.65 m AHD is predicted for Bungil Creek adjacent to the site. It is recommended the development floor level be set above this revised 100 year ARI flood level and include an appropriate freeboard (to be advised by Council).
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Status Reports
Executive Services
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File Number: D11/30093 |
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Subject Heading: Meeting Resolution Report |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Tanya Mansfield, Manager Risk and Facilities |
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Month & Year of Report: September 2011 Name of Department: All Departments of Council
Executive Summary: In response to expressed interest from Councillors, the report has been prepared to record and report on the organisation’s performance in actioning resolutions from General Council Meetings.
The first report shows actions that have not yet been completed and has been generated from the Info Council system. The second report is a spreadsheet that has been generated to show outstanding actions from Council meetings held before the introduction of Info Council.
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Moved Cr Newman Seconded Cr Watson That Council receive and note the Officer’s report as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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File Number: D11/30095 |
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Subject Heading: Project Performance Report |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Tanya Mansfield, Manager Risk and Facilities |
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Month & Year of Report: September 2011 Name of Department: All Directorates of Council
Executive Summary: This monthly project performance report is presented to Council to provide a snapshot of the organisation’s performance in delivering projects identified in the Operational Plan, by Council resolution or through a continual improvement process.
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Discussion Cr. Denton requested a further update on the delay of works progress on Fairview Road. In response, the Director of Operations advised he would provide a update on the matter.
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Moved Cr Price Seconded Cr Denton That Council receive and note the Officer’s report as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Manager Risk and Facilities |
Subject Heading: suspension of standing orders
Council adjourned the meeting for morning tea at 10.33am
Subject Heading: resumption of standing orders
Council resumed the meeting at 11.05am
Community Service
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File Number: D11/29955 |
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Subject Heading: Monthly Statistical Report |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Edward Sims, Manager Organisational Performance |
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Month & Year of Report: September 2011 Name of Department: Economic, Business and Tourism Development
Executive Summary: This report provides Council with a summary of the performance of the Economic Development and Tourism Unit against key performance indicators for September 2011.
Statistics contained in the report and which are illustrated graphically detail:
the level of engagement with businesses within the region, the level of engagement with external investment proponents, the numbers of visitors presenting at Visitor Information Centers (VIC’s)
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Moved Cr Chambers Seconded Cr Newman That Council receive and note the Officer’s report as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Manager Organisational Performance |
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File Number: D11/30085 |
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Subject Heading: Community Development Report |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Tanya Mansfield, Manager Risk and Facilities |
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Month & Year of Report: Performance Report for September 2011 Name of Department: Community Services Department
Executive Summary: This monthly report is presented to Council to provide a statistical summary of the organisation’s performance in delivering community development services. |
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Moved Cr Bartels Seconded Cr Hartley That Council receive and note the Officer’s report as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Manager Risk and Facilities |
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File Number: D11/30086 |
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Subject Heading: Social Development Report |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Tanya Mansfield, Manager Risk and Facilities |
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Month & Year of Report: Performance Report September 2011 Name of Department: Community Services Department
Executive Summary: This monthly report is presented to Council to provide a statistical summary of the organisation’s performance in delivering social development services.
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Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Wason That Council receive and note the Officer’s report as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Manager Risk and Facilities |
Corporate Services
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File Number: D11/30087 |
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Subject Heading: Corporate Governance Report |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Tanya Mansfield, Manager Risk and Facilities |
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Month & Year of Report: Performance Report September 2011 Name of Department: Corporate Services and Human Resource Management
Executive Summary: This monthly report is presented to Council to provide a summary of the organisation’s performance in the Corporate Services and Human Resource Management areas. |
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Moved Cr Price Seconded Cr Watson That Council receive and note the Officer’s report as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Manager Risk and Facilities |
Planning & Environment
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File Number: D11/30083 |
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Subject Heading: Planning, Building and Environment Report |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Tanya Mansfield, Manager Risk and Facilities |
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Month & Year of Report: September 2011 Name of Department: Planning and Environment
Executive Summary: This monthly report is presented to Council to provide a summary of the organisation’s performance in the Environment, Animal Management and Rural Services areas. |
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Moved Cr Chambers Seconded Cr Denton That Council receive and note the Officer’s report as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Manager Risk and Facilities |
LATE ITEM
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File Number: D11/30677 |
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Subject Heading: Management Initiatives |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to provide advice and an understanding of current initiatives being pursued with staff to improve operations and management. One of the matters relates to the organisational structure and as such needs to be endorsed by Council. |
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Moved Cr Watson Seconded Cr Denton That Council note the proposed initiatives in the areas of communication and attraction/retention, and endorse the revised organisational structure.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Chief Executive Officer |
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
In accord with the provisions of section 72 of the Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010, Council resolved to close the meeting to discuss items it has deemed to be of a confidential nature and specifically pertaining to the following sections:-
(c) the local government budget;
(h) other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage;
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Moved Cr Chambers Seconded Cr Bartels
That Council close the meeting to the public.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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The Mayor left the Chambers at 12.17pm.
The Mayor entered the Chambers at 12.19pm.
Subject Heading: suspension of standing orders
Council adjourned the meeting for lunch at 12.45pm
Subject Heading: resumption of standing orders
Council resumed the meeting at 1.35pm
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Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Price
That Council open the meeting to the public.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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PRESENTATION
Lance Smith representing the 2012 Angel Flight Outback Trailblazer provided Council an overview of the event. The event assists with raising money for “Angel Flight” in their provision of delivering medical and financial services to the needy in outback Queensland. The organisation operates from donations received. Lance encourage Council to participate in the 2012 event scheduled for April.
PRESENTATION
Lou Scarpato & Johan representing Futureproof Strategies provided an overview on the proposed new planning scheme for Maranoa Regional Council.
Cr. Hartley left the Chambers at 2.27pm.
Cr. Hartley entered the Chambers at 2.31pm.
Subject Heading: suspension of standing orders
Council adjourned the meeting at 3.05pm
Subject Heading: resumption of standing orders
Council resumed the meeting at 3.14pm
LATE ITEM
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Item Number: L.2 |
File Number: D11/30677 |
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Subject Heading: Priority Infrastructure Plans |
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Location: Roma, Wallumbilla, Yuleba, Injune, Mitchell and Surat Author and Officer’s Title: Rob Hayward, Director Planning & Environment |
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Executive Summary: The Queensland Government has recently introduced a maximum infrastructure charging framework for residential and non-residential development under the Sustainable Planning Act, 2009 (SPA) and Draft State planning regulatory provision (adopted charges) Draft SPRP). The Draft SPRP came into effect on July 2011. |
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Resolution No. GM.382.11 Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Hartley That Council approves the following actions:-
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Chief Executive Officer |
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
In accord with the provisions of section 72 of the Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010, Council resolved to close the meeting to discuss items it has deemed to be of a confidential nature and specifically pertaining to the following sections:-
(c) the local government budget;
(h) other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage;
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Moved Cr Hartley Seconded Cr Bartels That Council close the meeting to the public.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Moved Cr Price Seconded Cr Newman That Council open the meeting to the public.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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File Number: D11/30082 |
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Subject Heading: Business Activities Report |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Tanya Mansfield, Manager Risk and Facilities |
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3Month & Year of Report: September 2011 Name of Department: All Departments
Executive Summary: This monthly report is presented to Council to provide a summary of the performance of Council’s business units over the past month and year to date. The information in this report aims to review the month’s activities, give an overview of financial performance and bring to Council’s attention any emerging issues.
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Moved Cr Bartels Seconded Cr Chambers That Council receive and note the Officer’s report as presented.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Manager Risk and Facilities |
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File Number: D11/30588 |
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Subject Heading: Request for approval to Call for Expressions of Interest for Sale of Land Location: 29A Bowen Street,
Roma. Roma Neighbourhood Centre Applicant: Maranoa Regional Council |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Matthew McGoldrick, Director of Corporate Services |
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Executive Summary: Council has received an indication of interest in the Roma Neighbourhood Centre site from the adjoining neighbour. At the time of writing one of the owners of the adjoining properties of the Neighbourhood Centre has expressed interest in purchasing the site with the view to altering their development application to incorporate that site.
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Moved Cr Hartley Seconded Cr Watson That Council approves an Expression of Interest for the sale of Lot 1 SP 152677, 29A Bowen Street, Roma.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Director of Corporate Services |
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File Number: D11/30628 |
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Subject Heading: Framework to Address Regional Housing Issues Location: Roma |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to provide an understanding of the current issues and opportunities for Council to intervene and improve housing opportunities in the region.
The Report is in Closed Access as a number of proposals with a commercial character are outlined.
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Moved Cr Newman Seconded Cr Denton That Council:-
1. Endorses further investigation in relation to the recommended actions specified below:-
a) Release Council owned land for long term development b) Provision of Council land for short/medium term development c) Provision of additional developable land to be marketed by Council d) Support ULDA Development e) Release of additional land in regional towns f) Location of work camps g) Social/community housing h) Not for profit sector i) Funding from energy sector
2. That Officers as a matter of urgency prepare a briefing document on the initiatives and rational;
3. That Council be provided a progress report on initiatives at the General Meeting of Council on 14th December 2011.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Chief Executive Officer |
LATE ITEM
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Item Number: L.3 |
File Number: D11/30677 |
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Subject Heading: Local government association of queensland (lgaq)internal governance arrangements |
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Location: Maranoa Regional Council Councillor’s Title: Cr. Robert Loughnan |
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Executive Summary: The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has contacted Council and sought advice on a matter raised at the recent annual conference. The internal governance arrangements of the Association provide for a series of regions with a proposed change for Maranoa Regional Council from being part of South West district to the Darling Downs district, and renaming this district “Darling Downs – Surat.” |
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Resolution No. GM.388.11 Moved Cr Wason Seconded Cr Denton That Local Government Association of Queensland be advised that Council seeks to remain part of the South West district.
CARRIED 9/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Chief Executive Officer |
CLOSURE
There being no further business, the Mayor thanked Council for their attendance and declared the meeting closed at 4.23pm.
These Minutes are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting of Council to be held on 9 November 2011, at Roma Administration Centre.
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