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General Meeting

 

Wednesday 9 July 2014

 

Roma Administration Centre

 

NOTICE OF MEETING

 

Date: 4 July 2014

 

 

Mayor:                                                   Councillor R S Loughnan

 

Deputy Mayor:                                        Councillor W S Wason

Councillors:                                            Councillor J L Chambers

                                                              Councillor R J Denton

                                                              Councillor P J Flynn

                                                              Councillor W M Newman

                                                              Councillor C J O’Neil

                                                              Councillor M L Price

                                                              Councillor D J Schefe

 

Chief Executive Officer:                          Ms Julie Reitano

 

Senior Management:                               Mr Cameron Castles (Director Infrastructure Services)

                                                              Mr Rob Hayward (Director Development, Facilities & Environmental Services)

                                                              Ms Sharon Frank (Director Corporate, Community & Commercial Services)

 

Officers:                                                 Ms Jane Frith (Coordinator Corporate Communications)

 

Please find attached agenda for the General Meeting to be held at the Roma Administration Centre on July 9, 2014 at 9.00am.

Julie Reitano

Chief Executive Officer

 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  9 July 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item       Subject

No

1            Welcome

 

2            Present/Apologies

 

3            Confirmation of Minutes

              General  25 June 2014...................................................................................................... 4

 

4            Business arising from Minutes

 

5            On the Table  

 

6            Presentations/Petitions and Deputations

 

7            Consideration of notices of business

 

8            Consideration of notices of motion  

 

9            Reception of notices of motion for next meeting

 

Reports

 

10          Office of the CEO

 

11          Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

11.1      Crisis - Supported Accomodation Assistance Program........................ 25

Prepared by:      Julie Neil, Manager - Community Services

 

12          Infrastructure Services

12.1      Request Footpaths - Injune............................................................................ 27

Prepared by:      Kylie Fleischfresser, Specialist - Infrastructure Planning

Attachment 1:    Customer Request: 4883 - Greg Denton - Footpaths in Injune  31

Attachment 2:    Acknowledgement Letter to Mr Greg Denton Re Request for Footpaths in Injune Township............................................. 34

Attachment 3:    Progress Letter to Mr Greg Denton Re Request for Footpaths in Injune Township.................................................................... 35

12.2      Request Drainage Upgrade - Mountainview Road.................................. 36

Prepared by:      Kylie Fleischfresser, Specialist - Infrastructure Planning

Attachment 1:    Yarrod and Catherine Vaughan - Repairs required on Mountain View Road - 13/06/2014........................................................ 42

 

 

Attachment 2:    Initial Acknowledgement - Yarrod and Catherine Vaughan, 434 Mountain View Road, Euthulla - Repairs required to Mountain View Road - 18 June 2014................................................... 43

Attachment 3:    Acknowledgement Letter to Mr Yarrod & Catherine Vaughan Re: Request for Culverts - Mountain View Rd, Euthulla....... 44

12.3      Review of Council's Road Register............................................................. 45

Prepared by:      Kim Edwards, Technical Officer - GIS/CAD

Attachment 1:    Draft Version 2 Road Register - Rural Roads - June 2014 47

Attachment 2:    Draft Version 2 Road Register - Urban Roads - June 2014 59

Attachment 3:    Summary of Amendments to MRC Road Register 30 June 2014     67

 

13          Development, Facilities & Environmental Services

13.1      CMCA Caravan Dump Point Subsidy.......................................................... 70

Prepared by:      Megan Swords, Coordinator - Tourism

13.2      Service Level Agreement for Public Library Service Provision 2014-17 72

Prepared by:      Jacqueline  Burns, Coordinator - Libraries, Arts & Culture

Attachment :      State Library of Queensland - Service Level Agreement for Public Library Service Provision 2014-17 for the Maranoa Regional Council.................................................................................... 74

13.3      Council Submission to the Mobile Coverage Programme - 30 June 2014     88

Prepared by:      Ryan Gittins, Specialist - Business Development

Attachment :      Maranoa Regional Council - Submission to Mobile Coverage Programme ( 30 June 2014)................................................. 90

13.4      Council Submission to the Electricity Competition and Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 and the National Energy Retail Law (Queensland) Bill 2014 104

Prepared by:      Ryan Gittins, Specialist - Business Development

Attachment :      Maranoa Regional Council - Response to Electricity Competition and Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 and the National Energy Retail Law (Queensland)  Bill 2014.................... 106

 

Status Reports

 

14          Office of the CEO

 

15          Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

 

16          Corporate Services

 

17          Infrastructure Services

 

18          Commercial Business

 

19          Building, Facilities & Environmental Services

 

Next General Meeting

 

 

Confidential Items

 

In accordance with the provisions of section 275 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, a local government may resolve to close a meeting to the public to discuss confidential items that it’s Councillors or members consider it necessary to close the meeting.

 

 

C           Confidential Items

C.1        Emergency Relief - Application to Tender

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(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.

C.2        Application for Aircraft annual landing & parking fee frequent user discount

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(d) rating concessions.(Applicant named so confidentiality required)

C.3        Injune - Taroom Road Design and Construction Contract (Ch 0+0.6km to 23+0.8km)

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(e) contracts proposed to be made by it.

C.4        Request for discount after late payment of rates

              Classification:      Closed Access

Local Government  Regulation 2012 Section 275(d) rating concessions.

 

Councillor Business

 

20          Councillor Business

 

 

Closure


Minutes of the General Meeting of maranoa Regional Council held at Roma Administration Centre on 25 June 2014 commencing at 9.00am

 

ATTENDANCE

 

Mayor Cr R S Loughnan chaired the meeting with, Deputy Mayor Cr W S Wason, Cr J L Chambers, Cr R J Denton, Cr P J Flynn, Cr W M Newman, Cr C J O’Neil, Cr M L Price, Cr D J Schefe, Chief Executive Officer – Julie Reitano, Coordinator Corporate Communications – Jane Frith, and Kelly Rogers Minutes Officer in attendance.

 

AS REQUIRED

Director Infrastructure Services – Cameron Castles, Director Development, Facilities and Environmental Services – Rob Hayward, Director Corporate, Community and Commercial Services – Sharon Frank, Manager Community Services – Julie Neil, Manager Financial Operations – Alan Marchant, Manager Infrastructure Planning and Design – Kym Downey, Manager Water, Sewerage and Gas – Troy Pettiford, Coordinator Debtors – Debbie Gehlaar, Finance Officer – Angela Betts, Be Healthy Communities Officer ­– Natalija Pearn.

 

GUESTS

 

The Honourable Jeffrey Seeney MP – Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.

 

John Cotter – Chairman of the Queensland GasFields Commission.

 

WELCOME

 

The Mayor welcomed all present and declared the meeting open at 9.21am.

 

APOLOGIES   

 

There were no apologies for the meeting.

 

Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/23

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr Flynn  

 

That the minutes of the General Meeting (10-11.06.14) held on 11 June 2014 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

 

The Staff nominees and winner of the “Maranoa Medal” were announced by the Mayor during the meeting.

 

 

 


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

 

Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

 

Item Number:                                    11.1

File Number: D14/40751

Subject Heading:                         Council Initiated Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Kelly Rogers, Coordinator - Elected Members & Community Engagement

Executive Summary: 

As part of Council’s Draft Community Engagement Strategy, Council has initiated a number of Advisory Committees to seek community and stakeholder input on key projects and businesses of Council.  Feedback, or the outcomes of these forums, assists Council to identify priorities, inform decisions and develop future strategies and policies.

 

This report provided a copy of the confirmed meeting minutes of the advisory committees that held meetings during the months of April 2014 to May 2014.  

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/24

Moved Cr Price                                                             Seconded Cr Schefe  

That Council receive and note the confirmed minutes of the following Advisory Committee Meetings:

 

·         Roma Saleyards Advisory Committee Meeting – 01/05/14;

·         Airport Advisory Committee Meeting – 07/05/14; and

·         Bassett Park Advisory Committee - 15/04/14.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Elected Members & Community Engagement

 

Cr Schefe declared a ‘Conflict of Interest’ in the following item due to the request being put forward by program participants and Tania Schefe of Ezi As Fitness, who is also Cr Schefe’s wife and receives payment for services delivered as class instructor for the program. Cr Schefe left the Chamber at 9.22am, taking no further part in discussion or debate on the matter.

 


 

Item Number:                                    11.2

File Number: D14/41665

Subject Heading:                         Heart Starters Class - request for venue hire funding

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Natalija Pearn, Healthy Communities Officer

Executive Summary: 

Tania Schefe, Heart Starters class instructor, requested the continuation of financial support (venue hire) from Be Healthy Maranoa (BHM) post 30 June 2014.

 

It was stated that income from this class does not cover the associated costs to deliver this service.

 

This class is well established and has been financially supported by BHM since 2012.

 

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/25

Moved Cr Denton                                                          Seconded Cr O'Neil  

That Council approve the use of Council funds ($600 per annum/$50 per month ) to pay for hire of the Senior  Citizens Hall in Roma, in support of the seniors’ exercise class (Heart Starters), effective 1 July 2014.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Healthy Communities Officer

 

At cessation of discussion and debate on the abovementioned item, Cr Schefe entered the Chamber at 9.25am.

 

Item Number:                                    11.3

File Number: D14/42672

Subject Heading:                         Department of Education, Training and EMPLOYMENT Service Agreement – Maranoa Regional Council Deed of Variation

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Annette Gallagher, Coordinator - Community Care

Executive Summary: 

Maranoa Regional Council has a current service agreement with the Department of Education, Training and Employment to provide a limited hours’ childcare program for the families of Surat.

 

The Department has increased the funded amount for limited hours’ childcare centres from $37,333 to $46,034.

 

In order to release the funds, it is a requirement that Council sign a Deed of Variation to the existing service agreement.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/26

Moved Cr Newman                                                        Seconded Cr Wason  

That Council approve for the Deed of Variation to be signed by the Chief Executive Officer to allow the release of funds for the Maranoa Early Learning Centre in Surat.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Community Care

 

Cr O’Neil declared a ‘Conflict of Interest’ in the following item, due to him being employed on a casual basis with Macquarie Regional Radio Group (4ZR), one of the organisations subject to Council’s consideration in the presented report, and left the Chamber at 9.26am.

 

Item Number:                                    11.4

File Number: D14/42964

Subject Heading:                         Regional Communication Forums

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Jane Frith, Coordinator - Corporate Communications

Executive Summary: 

Maranoa Regional Council shares Council news via a range of communication forums. With the expiration of two of these communication contracts ending 30 June 2014 (Western Star’s Council News advertisement and 4ZR’s Councillor Chat radio segment), Council’s views were sought on the current and future forums.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/27

Moved Cr Schefe                                                           Seconded Cr Newman  

That Council:

 

1.    Renew the Council News advertisement contract with the Western Star until 30 June 2015 (no changes to current format).

 

2.    Renew the Councillor Chat radio segment with 4ZR until 30 June 2015 (no changes to current format).

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Corporate Communications

 

At cessation of discussion and debate on the abovementioned item, Cr O’Neil entered the Chamber at 9.29am.

 

Item Number:                                    11.5

File Number: D14/43097

Subject Heading:                         Consideration of Elected Member Attendance at Conferences

Location:                                          Hervey Bay & Sydney

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Kelly Rogers, Coordinator - Elected Members & Community Engagement

Executive Summary: 

The report sought formalisation of Elected Member attendance at conferences and meetings as part of advocacy activities and/or enhancing strategy and policy development for Maranoa Regional Council.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/28

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Schefe  

 

That Council approve the attendance of representing Councillors at the following upcoming conferences:

 

·    Councillors Ree Price and Joy Denton at the LGAQ Regional and Economic Development Conference from 30 July – 1 August 2014 in Hervey Bay; and

 

·    Cr Wendy Newman at the fourth Local Government & Public Sector Building Maintenance and Management Conference from 11 – 12 November 2014 in Sydney.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Elected Members & Community Engagement

 

 

Development, Facilities & Environmental Services

 

Item Number:                                    13.1

File Number: D14/36480

Subject Heading:                         Application for Permit to Occupy 0/221573

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Josephine Horsfall, Coordinator - Property & Legal

Executive Summary: 

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines sought Council’s views on an Application for Permit to Occupy over Lot 7 on EG124 being a Reserve for grazing purposes.

 

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/29

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr Flynn  

 

That Council advise the Department of Natural Resources and Mines that it has no objection to a Permit to Occupy being issued over Lot 7 on EG124 being a Reserve for grazing purposes.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Property & Legal

 

 

Item Number:                                    13.2

File Number: D14/39566

Subject Heading:                         Request to defer Declared Dangerous Dog Registration fees

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Damian  Bougoure, Coordinator - Environmental Health & Compliance

Executive Summary: 

The applicant had applied to Maranoa Regional Council to have a Dangerous Dog registration fee not commence until July 2014 (deferred from initial declaration).

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/30

Moved Cr Newman                                                        Seconded Cr Chambers  

 

That Council request the applicant pay the applicable fee to retain a Dangerous Dog within an urban area of Maranoa Regional Council, less the amount previously paid for registration for the 2013/14 financial year.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Environmental Health & Compliance

 

 

Item Number:                                    13.3

File Number: D14/40424

Subject Heading:                         Festival of Small Halls

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Jacqueline  Burns, Coordinator - Libraries, Arts & Culture

Executive Summary: 

The Festival of Small Halls is an outreach project developed by the Woodford Folk Festival with the aim of bringing acclaimed international and national artists to regional and remote communities. The Maranoa Regional Council has been invited to be involved in the 2014 touring program.  The organisers have also developed a workshop component of the program, the cost of which is subject to an application for funding through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). The proposal also includes opportunities for local musicians to perform alongside the artists as part of the event program.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/31

Moved Cr Wason                                                           Seconded Cr O'Neil  

That Council confirm the Maranoa Regional Council as the host partner for the 2014 Festival of Small Halls, to be held at the Mitchell Memorial Hall in mid October 2014; conditional upon the RADF funding value of $3,737.50 being considered and approved through the normal RADF assessment process.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Libraries, Arts & Culture

 

 

Item Number:                                    13.4

File Number: D14/41416

Subject Heading:                         QADA Request for Information Stand

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Jacqueline  Burns, Coordinator - Libraries, Arts & Culture

Executive Summary: 

The Surat Library has been contacted by the Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy (QADA) organisation requesting approval to host a community information session at the Surat Library from 11.30am to 12.30pm on Monday 25 August 2014. QADA also requested assistance with advertising the visit and the information stand.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/32

Moved Cr Newman                                                        Seconded Cr Flynn  

That Council:

 

1.     Approve the request from QADA to set up a display stand and hold an information session.

 

2.     Offer marketing support through the distribution of information through Council’s existing communication forums.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Libraries, Arts & Culture

  


STATUS REPORT

 

Item Number:                                    19.1

File Number: D14/31743

Subject Heading:                         Post Event Report for Volunteers’ Week

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Fiona Vincent, Coordinator - Sport & Recreation

Executive Summary: 

A Post Event Report was provided for the 2014 Volunteer Week Celebrations held the week of 12 to 18 May across the Maranoa (events in Roma, Injune, Bymount, Surat, Teelba, Mitchell, Amby, Wallumbilla and Yuleba).

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/33

Moved Cr Flynn                                                             Seconded Cr Price  

That Council receives and notes the Officer’s Report as presented.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Sport & Recreation

 

Councillor Business

 

Item Number:                                    22.1

File Number: D14/35782

Subject Heading:                         Roma Saleyards Advisory Committee Recommendation

Applicant:                                         Roma Saleyards Advisory Committee

Author and Councillor’s Title:           Cr Scott Wason

Councillor’s Recommendation:

The Roma Saleyards had a National Saleyards Quality Assurance (NSQA) audit undertaken on 14 January 2014, relating to the stocking density in selling pens when compared to the Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals in Saleyards.

 

The audit report was presented to the Roma Saleyards Advisory Committee at their meeting held on 1 May 2014 for review and comment.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/34

Moved Cr Wason                                                           Seconded Cr Flynn  

That Council:

 

1.   Endorse the Committee’s recommendation to adopt the density standards as contained within the agenda report, and approved under the requirements of NSQA & EU (Economic Union).

 

2.   Update the Pen Density Manual to reflect these changes.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Saleyards

 

 

 

Item Number:                                    22.2

File Number: D14/42948

Subject Heading:                         Hard Stand Parking Area - Roma Saleyards

Location:                                          Warrego Highway, Roma

Author and Councillor’s Title:           Cr Scott Wason

Councillor’s Recommendation:

Cr Wason advised that a number of concerns had been raised over a lengthy period of time with respect to non-livestock trucks congesting the hard stand parking and unloading areas at the Roma Saleyards.  At present there is limited space for non-livestock parking.

 

A site inspection identified a potential suitable parking area north west of the Canteen.  

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/35

Moved Cr Wason                                                           Seconded Cr Flynn  

That Council:

 

1.   Consider the identified location for potential positioning of a hard stand parking area.

 

2.   Further investigate the associated cost of works.

 

3.   Further investigate potential funding opportunities both externally and internally.

 

4.   Be provided a further report once investigations have been undertaken.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager – Saleyards/Director – Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

 

 

Late Items

 

Item Number:                                    L.1

File Number: D14/42901

Subject Heading:                         Mitchell RSL and Combined Sports Club Management Arrangements

Location:                                          Mitchell

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Tanya Mansfield, Manager - Facilities

Executive Summary: 

The Mitchell RSL and Combined Sports Club is the management organisation that manages the day-to-day operations of the Mitchell RSL and Combined Sports Complex.  The Club is the governing body that auspices other clubs that use the facility including the Mitchell Junior Rugby League and Netball Club, Mitchell Senior Rugby League Club, Mitchell Campdraft Association, Mitchell Rodeo Association and the Mitchell Cricket Club.  Council has historically had an affiliation agreement with the clubs, and has been in negotiations in regard to entering a new agreement.

 


 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/36

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr Flynn  

That Council:-

 

1.    Enter into the affiliation agreement as presented, with the Mitchell RSL and Combined Sports Club, Mitchell Junior Rugby League and Netball Club, Mitchell Senior Rugby League Club, Mitchell Campdraft Association, Mitchell Rodeo Association and the Mitchell Cricket Club in regard to management and ongoing support of the Mitchell RSL and Combined Sports Complex.

 

2.    Note change to clause 3.6 of the draft affiliation agreement previously circulated and agree that Council will facilitate and fund administration of the Mitchell RSL and Combined Sports Club with funding extending to financial accounts’ and statements preparation of all parties, in recognition of the club’s role in managing the existing shared use and single entity arrangement, incorporating a combined bank account, at the Mitchell RSL and Combined Sports Complex.

 

3.    Note change to clause 3.7 of the draft affiliation agreement previously circulated and agree that Council will maintain the grounds and buildings to a standard not detrimental to the use of the facilities.

 

4.   Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to sign the affiliation agreement on behalf of Council.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Facilities

 

 

Item Number:                                    L.2

File Number: D14/43357

Subject Heading:                         Request for Refund of Building Application Fees

Location:                                          90 Mary Street, Mitchell

Applicant:                                         Booringa Blokes Men's Shed Inc

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Tammie Davidson, Support Officer - Planning & Building Development Support

Executive Summary: 

The Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc had requested a refund of the Building Application Fees paid to Council for Building Works at 90 Mary Street, Mitchell. 

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/37

Moved Cr Denton                                                          Seconded Cr O'Neil  

That Council refund the building application fees paid for the approval of building works for the Booringa Blokes Men’s Shed Inc. at 90 Mary Street, Mitchell.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Support Officer - Planning & Building Development Support

 

 

Item Number:                                    L.3

File Number: D14/42689

Subject Heading:                         Additional Recurrent Funding for Community Care Home Support Services

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Annette Gallagher, Coordinator - Community Care

Executive Summary: 

Maranoa Regional Council has a current service agreement with the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services to provide Community Care Services.

 

The Department has advised that Council has been approved for additional operational funding to provide social support and domestic assistance service types under the current service agreement.

 

The increased amount of $3,212.62 will only be released if Council agrees to sign the deed of variation. The deed of variation provides an increased capacity to deliver these service types within the Maranoa region.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/38

Moved Cr Newman                                                        Seconded Cr Denton  

 

That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to sign the deed of variation to increase funding for the service types, being social support and domestic assistance.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Community Care

 

 

Item Number:                                    L.4

File Number: D14/44294

Subject Heading:                         Audit Committee

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Sharon Frank, Director - Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

Executive Summary: 

The purpose of this report was to adopt an Audit Committee Policy about the establishment of an Audit Committee, pursuant to section 105 of the Local Government Act 2009 and Terms of Reference which have been prepared for the Committee, setting out the specific responsibilities of the Audit Committee and the manner in which the Committee will operate.

 

Furthermore, pursuant to section 210 (3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council is required to appoint one (1) member of the Audit Committee as chairperson.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/39

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr O'Neil  

That Council:

 

1.        Adopt the Audit Committee Policy and Terms of Reference.

 

2.        Appoint Bob Coomber as Chairperson for the Maranoa Regional Council Audit Committee.

 

3.        Endorse the continued membership of Ossie Behrend, Adam McEvoy and Karan Pearn for the remaining term of the current Council, given their role on the previous committee, and in recognition of the value of continuity during Council’s current reform process.

 

4.        Note the intention that future appointments of external persons will be made by way of a public advertisement.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Director - Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

 

 

Item Number:                                    L.5

File Number: D14/44295

Subject Heading:                         Internal Audit Charter and Internal Audit Plan

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Sharon Frank, Director - Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

Executive Summary: 

An Internal Audit Charter and Internal Audit Plan has been developed to establish an effective and efficient internal audit function that will provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services to Council. 

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/40

Moved Cr Price                                                             Seconded Cr Chambers  

 

That Council endorse the Internal Audit Charter and Internal Audit Plan, inclusive of minor formatting corrections as advised.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Director - Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

 

 

Item Number:                                    L.6

File Number: D14/44705

Subject Heading:                         New Corporate Plan

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Julie Reitano, Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary: 

The report tabled the draft new Corporate Plan that has been in development over the last 12 months, with increased intensity over the last quarter.  

 

The draft plan was tabled for Council’s consideration in sufficient time to ensure that the draft budget and operational plan (work programs) can be aligned with the new plan.   These are scheduled for consideration and adoption at Council’s planned Special Budget Meeting on 23 July 2014.

 

Discussion:

Councillors acknowledged the work of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and staff in developing a draft plan that is easily understood and transparent. The CEO also acknowledged key staff in preparing the draft, including the new Executive Management Team and Specialist – Organisational Development, Noela Ward.

 


 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/41

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Schefe  

That Council:

 

1.        Adopt the Corporate Plan, with the first year of the Plan being 2014/15.

 

2.        Distribute the Corporate Plan to the Audit Committee members, for discussion at the next Audit Committee meeting.

 

3.        Incorporate the Corporate Plan in other upcoming community engagement activities once the document is professionally formatted.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Item Number:                                    L.7

File Number: D14/44278

Subject Heading:                         Public Interest Disclosure Policy

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Samantha Thrupp, Manager - Customer Service Facilitation

Executive Summary: 

The purpose of this new policy is to acknowledge Council’s obligations as a Public Sector Entity under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010 and to establish Council’s commitment to the promotion and proper management of Public Interest Disclosures.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/42

Moved Cr Flynn                                                             Seconded Cr Newman  

 

That Council adopt the Public Interest Disclosure Policy as presented.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Customer Service Facilitation/Specialist – Organisational Development

 

Presentation

 

The Mayor and Chief Executive Officer formally thanked Maranoa Medal nominees for their contributions and announced award winner for the 2012/13 year, Annette Gallagher.

 

Nominees for the award included:

 

Ryan Gittins, Nathan Whittaker, Adam Scarce, Kevin Jenkins, Madonna Mole, Martin Burke, Briony O’Bree, Margaret Langton, Samantha Thrupp, Benjamin Knight, Oliver Dowd, Jessica Reiser, Matthew Liston, Kim Edwards, Grant Wedlake, Jasmine Lines.

 

 

Subject Heading:        suspension of standing orders

Council adjourned the meeting for morning tea at 10.25am.

 

Subject Heading:        resumption of standing orders

Council resumed the meeting at 10.53am

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

In accordance with the provisions of section 275 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, 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:-

 

          (a)      the appointment, dismissal or discipline of employees

          (d)      rating concessions;

          (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;

          (e)      contracts proposed to be made by it;

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/43

Moved Cr Wason                                                           Seconded Cr Denton

 

That Council close the meeting to the public at 11.11am, inclusive of two additional late items (LC.9 “Request for Extension of Response – MPHS Levy Payment,” and LC.10 “Emergency Relief – Deed of Variation” under Section 275 (e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.)

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

 

 

Cr O’Neil left the Chamber at 11.42am.

Cr O’Neil entered the Chamber at 11.45am.

 

Cr Denton left the Chamber at 11.55am.

Cr Denton entered the Chamber 12.07pm.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/44

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Schefe

 

That Council open the meeting to the public at 12.47pm.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

 

 

Subject Heading:        suspension of standing orders

Council adjourned the meeting for lunch at 12.48pm.

 

Subject Heading:        resumption of standing orders

Council resumed the meeting at 1.10pm

 


 

Item Number:                                    C.1

File Number: D14/41312

Subject Heading:                         Application for rates payment arrangement

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Dana Harrison, Coordinator - Rates

Executive Summary: 

The applicant has proposed to pay off outstanding rates over a timeframe that exceeds Council’s adopted policy.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/45

Moved Cr Flynn                                                             Seconded Cr Chambers  

That Council accept the applicant’s proposed rates payment arrangement, subject to all rates, charges and arrears accumulated up until 30 June 2015 being cleared in full by that date.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Rates

 

 

Item Number:                                    C.2

File Number: D14/42475

Subject Heading:                         Panel of Providers - Design & Construct Services

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Peter Weallans, Manager - Infrastructure Contracts & Engineering Services

Executive Summary: 

As a result of increased road construction activities, Council has invited submissions from providers of Design & Construct Services who are interested in being included on an approved contractor list for Maranoa Regional Council. The Design & Construct services will include, but not be limited to, the design and construction of roads and bridges.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/46

Moved Cr Schefe                                                           Seconded Cr Price  

That the following companies be placed on Council’s approved contractor list for Design & Construct services for a maximum period of two (2) years:

 

  • Daracon
  • Fulton Hogan
  • Golding Contractors
  • Seymour Whyte
  • Ostwald Bros
  • Shamrock Civil
  • FK Gardner & Sons
  • Probuild Civil
  • CMC Civil & Mining Construction
  • Roadtek – Department of Transport & Main Roads
  • Civil Team Engineering
  • Decmil

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Infrastructure Contracts & Engineering Services

 

Item Number:                                    C.3

File Number: D14/42684

Subject Heading:                         Write-Off Action - Accounts Receivable

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Alan Marchant, Manager - Financial Operations

Executive Summary: 

This report recommended to Council the formal write-off of debts that are deemed to be irrecoverable or unviable for Council to pursue further recovery action.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/47

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr Newman  

 

That Council:

 

1.        Approve the write-off of debts as presented owing to their current status of being irrecoverable or unviable for Council to pursue further recovery action to the value of $139,878.14 for General Write-Offs as at 30 June 2014, and $81,568.79 for Private Works Write-Offs as at 30 June 2014 (Total $221,446.93).

 

2.        Be provided further recommendations for consideration at an upcoming workshop in relation to a review of the credit application process for identified parties with outstanding payments to Council.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Financial Operations

 

 

Item Number:                                    C.4

File Number: D14/42932

Subject Heading:                         Land for Sale - Racecourse Road, Injune

Location:                                          Injune

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Tanya Mansfield, Manager - Facilities

Executive Summary: 

Council has been offered the opportunity to purchase the identified parcel of land located in Injune. Council was asked to consider the offer.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/48

Moved Cr Price                                                             Seconded Cr Schefe  

 

That Council decline the offer to purchase the identified parcel of land located in Injune.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Facilities

 


LATE CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

Item Number:                                    LC.1

File Number: D14/42247

Subject Heading:                         Horizon Housing - request for rent arrears waiver

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Julie Neil, Manager - Community Services

Executive Summary: 

Due to the rising amount of rent arrears, Horizon Housing management have requested Council waive any outstanding rental arrears from previous tenants of the Rural Housing Service Centre Pilot.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/49

Moved Cr Flynn                                                             Seconded Cr Chambers  

 

That Council not approve the requested waiver of outstanding rent arrears incurred from previous Rural Housing Service Centre tenants.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Community Services

 

 

Item Number:                                    LC.2

File Number: D14/42274

Subject Heading:                         Request for Rates Exemption/Concession

Location:                                          Assessment No. 14030225

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Dana Harrison, Coordinator - Rates

Executive Summary: 

The applicant had requested an exemption/concession of rates.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/50

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr O'Neil  

 

That Council advise the applicant that they are currently exempt from paying general rates.  Further that, in accordance with Council’s adopted Revenue Statement, concessions do not apply to water access and sewerage charges.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Coordinator - Rates

 

 


 

Item Number:                                    LC.3

File Number: D14/42801

Subject Heading:                         Roma STP Sludge Drying Beds Tender 14025 Re-award

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Paraic Butler, Engineer

Executive Summary: 

Tender 14025 was previously awarded to Bailey Civil Constructions, however due to other commitments they are unable to undertake the project. This report called for the tender to be re-awarded.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/51

Moved Cr Schefe                                                           Seconded Cr Chambers  

 

That Council re-award Tender 14025 and Contract to FBD Constructions for a total of $420,000 (excluding GST).

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Engineer

 

 

Item Number:                                    LC.4

File Number: D14/43847

Subject Heading:                         Offer to Lease land to expand Roma CBD Parking

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Executive Summary: 

In accordance with Council resolution GM/03.2014/67 from the General Meeting on 26 March 2014, an independent market rental cost report was received, and was presented to Council for consideration.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/52

Moved Cr Newman                                                        Seconded Cr Wason  

 

That Council:

 

1.    Note the values documented within “Report on Market Conditions – Central Business District Vacant Land Leases Located with Roma Qld 4455”.

 

2.    Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate on Council’s behalf.

 

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

 Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

 


 

Item Number:                                    LC.5

File Number: D14/44097

Subject Heading:                         Access from Kimbler Road

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Executive Summary: 

Council had received several requests to consider undertaking upgrade works within a road reserve, providing property access off Kimbler Road, Roma

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/53

Moved Cr Wason                                                           Seconded Cr O'Neil  

 

That Council:

 

1.    Advise the landholder that Council does not maintain a public road within the identified road reserve and that the policy “Construction of Roads for Access to Property” applies.

 

2.    Liaise with Santos requesting that they gravel the identified area due to water run-off from their property across the track.

 

MOTION LOST                                                                                                               4/5

 

Responsible Officer

 Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/54

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr Flynn

 

That Council advise the landholder that Council does not maintain a public road within the identified road reserve and that the policy “Construction of Roads for Access to Property” applies.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      8/1

 

Responsible Officer

Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

 

Item Number:                                    LC.6

File Number: D14/44104

Subject Heading:                         Update to Organisational Structure

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Sharon Frank, Director - Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

Executive Summary: 

The report recommended adjustments to the Organisational Structure, to include three position changes.

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/55

Moved Cr Newman                                                        Seconded Cr Price  

 

That the following positions be approved and the organisational structure updated to reflect the changes:

·                     A fixed term position - Specialist – Accounting Services;

·                     A casual position – Specialist – Community Care Transition; and

·                     A permanent position - Storeperson

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Director - Corporate, Community & Commercial Services

 

 

Item Number:                                    LC.7

File Number: D14/43498

Subject Heading:                         Access to “Tinowon”

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Executive Summary: 

Council had received a request to repair and maintain a road which provides access to “Tinowon.”

 

Under Council’s policy, the road in question is a property access and not a public road.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/56

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr Price  

 

The matter be deferred for further consideration at the next General Meeting scheduled for 9 July 2014, pending the receipt of further information.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

 Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

 

 

Item Number:                                    LC.8

File Number: D14/44293

Subject Heading:                         Council Purchase of Land and Improvements

Author and Officer’s Title:                 Erin Tompkins, Associate to the CEO & Mayor

Executive Summary: 

The Agreement to Purchase the identified property in Roma was received electronically by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from Council’s lawyers on 22 May 2014.  At this time, the CEO sought Councillors’ endorsement of the contract terms to enable arrangements to progress.

 

The purpose of this report was to formally ratify this endorsement, and provide Councillors with an update as to the progress of the acquisition and settlement.

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/57

Moved Cr O'Neil                                                            Seconded Cr Wason  

 

That Council:

 

1.        Formally ratify delegation to the Chief Executive Officer to sign the Agreement to Purchase for the specified property.

 

2.        Note the status of the acquisition and settlement.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Associate to the CEO & Mayor

 

ADDITIONAL LATE CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

Item Number:                                    LC.9

File Number: N/A

Subject Heading:                         Request for Extension – MPHS Levy Payment

Author & Officer’s Title:                    Julie Reitano, Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary:

Council received a request from the applicant to make a donation to Pinaroo Roma in lieu of paying the Mitchell Multi-Purpose Health Service (MPHS) levy. Councillors had discussed the matter and reached an agreed position at its workshop on 23 April 2014.

 

Due to the CEO needing to take urgent leave for family reasons, there was a delay in providing the outcome to the applicant, and the resolution was due to expire on 30 June 2014. The CEO requested that a two week extension (from the date of the advice to the applicant) be granted to allow time for the applicant to consider the advice.

 

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/58

Moved Cr Chambers                                                      Seconded Cr Denton

 

That Council grant a further two (2) week extension (from the date that the advice is provided to the applicant) for the payment of the outstanding MPHS levy.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Item Number:                                    LC.10

File Number: N/A

Subject Heading:                         Request for Extension - Deed of Variation

Author & Officer’s Title:                    Julie Neil, Manager Community Services

Executive Summary:

A new Deed of Variation has been submitted by Department of Social Services – Emergency Relief funding.

 

The Officer requested Council approval for the funding.

 

Responsible Officer

Chief Executive Officer

 

Resolution No. GM/06.2014/59

Moved Cr Price                                                             Seconded Cr Newman

 

That Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to sign the new Deed of Variation, securing funding until 31 December 2014.

 

CARRIED                                                                                                                      9/0

 

Responsible Officer

Manager Community Services

 

 

 

PRESENTATION

 

The Mayor invited the Honourable Jeffrey Seeney MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, to provide Council with an update on current matters of mutual interest, in particular discussion focused around future funding of infrastructure projects in regional Queensland. 

 

Council sought advice from Minister Seeney in seeking funds to commission a feasibility study into the construction of a multi-purpose meat processing facility (goat, cattle and sheep) in Roma.  Minister Seeney recommended Council make a formal request to the appropriate Minister, and local State Member for Warrego, Howard Hobbs MP, to further progress this request.

 

 

Cr Wason left the Chambers at 2.50pm and did not return.

 

Cr Denton left the Chamber at 3.45pm.

Cr Denton entered the Chamber at 3.49pm.

 

Cr Newman left the Chamber at 3.52pm.

Cr Newman entered the Chamber at 3.56pm

 

The Mayor invited John Cotter, Chairman of the Queensland GasFields Commission, to provide Council with a progress update on the resource sector from the Commission’s perspective. A number of questions were asked by Councillors concerning information sharing and verification with the industry.  John Cotter in turn responded to the matters raised.

 

 

CLOSURE

 

There being no further business the Mayor thanked Councillors for their attendance, and closed the meeting at 3.46pm.

 

These Minutes are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting of Council to be held on 9 July 2014, at Roma Administration Centre.

 

 

 

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Mayor.                                                                          Date.

     


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  9 July 2014

Officer Report

Meeting: General  9 July 2014

Date: 3 July 2014

Item Number: 11.1

File Number: D14/47683

 

Subject Heading:                     Crisis - Supported Accomodation Assistance Program

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Julie Neil, Manager - Community Services

 

Executive Summary: 

Motion was lost 28 May to approve the new Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) service agreement.

 

Another revised service agreement has been drafted for Maranoa Regional Council and proposed.

 

The content within the original agreement remain, with a change only to the reporting requirements, which can be achieved.

 

It is requested that Council decide whether to approve the new agreement for this program.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  

That Council approve the new service agreement for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, due to cease 31 March 2014.

 

 

Body of Report:

28 May 2014, General meeting motion was lost:

 

That Council approves a submission to renew Council’s Supported Accommodation Assistance Program Service Agreement till 30 September 2015.

 

Mark McConnell (Area Manager - Department of Housing and Public Works) was formally notified; requesting that the current agreement remain active and see out its scheduled expiry date 31 march 2015.

 

This was agreed however; to remain in alignment with the rest of the states SAAP programs under the new arrangements; a new service agreement has been drafted for Maranoa Regional Council and proposed.

 

The only changes from the original agreement are with regards to the reporting requirements. That being; increased outputs, outcomes and targets which can be achieved by Council’s Tenancy and Property Officer managing this accommodation. 

 

It is requested that Council decide whether to approve the new agreement for this program.

Consultation (internal/external):

Sharon Frank – Director Corporate, Community and Commercial Services

Margaret Langton – Coordinator Community and Council Housing

Loretta Aisthorpe – Tenancy and Property Officer

Mark McConnell – Area Manager Community Housing and Homelessness, Department of Housing and Public Works

Patricia Puttzi – Acting Manager Community Housing and Homelessness, Department of Housing and Public Works

Tonia Jackson - Services Officer Community Housing and Homelessness, Department of Housing and Public Works

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

<provide detail and dollar value>

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.4.8(b) To provide or assist with the attainment of crisis housing for residents who are experiencing difficulties securing appropriate accommodation.

Supporting Documentation:

Nil

Report authorised by:

Sharon Frank, Director - Corporate, Community & Commercial Services  


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  9 July 2014

Officer Report

Meeting: General  9 July 2014

Date: 12 June 2014

Item Number: 12.1

File Number: D14/41124

 

Subject Heading:                     Request Footpaths - Injune

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kylie Fleischfresser, Specialist - Infrastructure Planning

 

Executive Summary: 

Council has received a request for footpaths be constructed on Injune streets.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  

That this request be included in future budget considerations

 

 

Body of Report:

Council has received a request from Greg Denton to have footpaths constructed on Injune streets. Mr Denton advises that he uses a gopher to get around town and they require paved surfaces.

 

Council Policy: Road Network Design Standards outlines the design levels for footpaths. The roads, on route from Mr Denton’s house to Hutton Street, are of a lower classification than those that require footpaths. Thus constructing a footpath would improve these roads beyond current adopted standards. 

 

The distance from Mr Denton’s residence to the existing footpath on Hutton Street is approximately 500 metres. A cost estimate has been provided for both concrete and asphalt footpaths. A third option, widening existing seal to kerb, has been included. This may provide an alternative to a footpath whilst allowing sufficient separation from passing traffic. Sealing of this area is also in line with Council’s design standards. 

 

 

 

 

OPTION 1 Concrete Footpath

Footpath Location

Coronation St to Hutton St

Standards

1.5 m wide footpath 

Area:

500.0

m x

1.5

m =

750.0

m2

Associated Costs

Construction

750.0

m2 of

Concrete Footpath

$300.00

  / m2 =

$225,000.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$0.00

pa

Total

$0.00

pa

Proposed:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$7,500.00

pa

Total

$7,500.00

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$7,500.00

pa

OPTION 2 Asphalt Footpath

Associated Costs

Construction

750.0

m2 of

Asphalt Footpath

$140.00

  / m2 =

$105,000.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$0.00

pa

Total

$0.00

pa

Proposed:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$5,250.00

pa

Total

$5,250.00

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$5,250.00

pa

OPTION 3 Widen Seal

Location

Second Avenue between Coronation and Ronald Streets

Standards

   Apply 6 m wide 2 coat bitumen seal to existing pavement

Area:

230

m x

6

m =

1380

m2

Associated Costs

Construction

    1,380

m2 of

2 coat bitumen seal

$11.11

  / m2 =

$15,331.80

Whole of Life

Current:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$216.11

pa

Total

$216.11

pa

Proposed:

Maintenance

$0.00

pa

Capital renewal

$805.79

pa

Total

$805.79

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$589.68

pa

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Nil

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Council Policy: Road Network Design Standards

Council Policy: Register of Roads

 

Financial Resource Implications:

Capital Cost of $225,000.00 and an increase of $7,500.00 per annum in maintenance and renewal costs.

 

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.5.1(a) To provide professional and technical engineering advice and support for Council in an effective and timely
manner.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Customer Request: 4883 - Greg Denton - Footpaths in Injune

D14/44259

2View

Acknowledgement Letter to Mr Greg Denton Re Request for Footpaths in Injune Township

D14/39648

3View

Progress Letter to Mr Greg Denton Re Request for Footpaths in Injune Township

D14/43098

 

Report authorised by:

Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Cameron Castles, Director - Infrastructure Services


Attachment 1

Customer Request: 4883 - Greg Denton - Footpaths in Injune

 




Attachment 2

Acknowledgement Letter to Mr Greg Denton Re Request for Footpaths in Injune Township

 

Customer Request Reference: 4883

 

Enquiries:        Clara Aitken

Phone:             4624 0712 (Direct) or

                        1300 007 662 (via Customer Service)

Our Ref:           D14/39648

 

 

6 June 2014

 

 

Mr Greg Denton

11 Coronation Street

INJUNE  QLD 4454

 

 

Dear Mr Denton

Re: Request for Footpaths in Injune Township

 

Thank you for your visit to Council’s Customer Service Centre on 29 May 2014 following your initial discussion with Councillor Joy Denton, outlining your request for footpaths in the township of Injune.

 

I have undertaken an initial review of your request and have allocated this matter to Kylie Fleischfresser – Specialist Infrastructure Planning for further investigation. Following this investigation, your request, accompanied by an Officer’s Report may be formally presented to Councillors at an upcoming General Meeting. My office will be in contact again to provide you a further update on the timing of the report if required and the outcome of those deliberations.

 

Again, thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of Councillor Denton, I will continue to keep Councillor Denton informed as the matter progresses.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact Clara Aitken – Support Officer, of my office directly on 4624 0712, or by e-mail – clara.aitken@maranoa.qld.gov.au  if you have any further questions or concerns in the interim.

 

 

Yours faithfully

 

 

 

 

Kym Downey

Manager – Infrastructure Planning & Design


Attachment 3

Progress Letter to Mr Greg Denton Re Request for Footpaths in Injune Township

 

Customer Request Reference: 4883

 

Enquiries:        Kylie Fleischfresser

Phone:             4624 0762 (Direct) or

                        1300 007 662 (via Customer Service)

Our Refs:          D14/39648; D14/43098

 

 

19 June 2014

 

 

Mr Greg Denton

11 Coronation Street

INJUNE  QLD 4454

 

 

Dear Mr Denton

 

Re: Request for Footpaths in Injune Township

 

I refer to Council’s previous correspondence dated 6 June 2014, acknowledging receipt of your request for footpaths in the township of Injune and investigation into the matter by Council’s representative, Kylie Fleischfresser – Specialist Infrastructure Planning.

 

By way of further update, a report will now be formally tabled at the Council meeting of 9 July 2014 for resolution.

 

Following this meeting we will advise you of the outcome.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact Kylie Fleischfresser of my office directly on 4624 0762, or by e-mail – kylie.fleischfresser@maranoa.qld.gov.au if you have any further questions or concerns in the interim.

 

 

Yours faithfully

 

 

 

 

Kym Downey

Manager – Infrastructure Planning & Design


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  9 July 2014

Officer Report

Meeting: General  9 July 2014

Date: 23 June 2014

Item Number: 12.2

File Number: D14/44044

 

Subject Heading:                     Request Drainage Upgrade - Mountainview Road

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kylie Fleischfresser, Specialist - Infrastructure Planning

 

Executive Summary: 

Council has received a request for a drainage upgrade on Mountain View Road, Euthulla.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  

That this request be included in future budget deliberations.

 

 

Body of Report:

Council has received a request, from Catherine and Jarrod Vaughan, for a drainage upgrade on Mountainview Road, Euthulla. Ms Vaughan states that the road is in poor condition due to heavy rain washing the road away and that the crossing prior to their property is almost impassable. Ms Vaughan requests that drainage such as culverts be installed to divert the water from the road.

 

Mountainview Road is classified as Rural Access – Secondary. This road complies with the required flood immunity level of ARI of 1 for its classification. This site was inspected 23 June 2014. Formation width is generally 6 metres and pavement width varies between 3.5 – 5 metres. The crossing however, due to its vertical and horizontal alignment has 10 metre formation and 9.6 metre pavement. It was observed that the carriageway itself was in average condition with some corrugation and washed out areas. The edges of the road and table drains were deeply scoured in some parts. There is active gully erosion in some diversion drains with the gully head cutting into the road edges.

 

Where diversion drains exist on one side of the road there are some without inverts to channel the water across the road, hence water on the other side of the road channels down the table drain and scours it out. Some diversion blocks (whoa-boys) across the road have been graded away at the sides and water bypasses the diversion, scouring the table drains. The road, for most part, is below the surrounding ground level and forms a channel for water flow. The crossing mentioned by Ms Vaughan is in poor condition with the downstream end deeply scoured out. Alluvial soil has built up on the creek bed indicating that silting is an issue. However, the road at this point is still passable.

 

This area is particularly hilly with long steep slopes. The soil is soft loamy sand which is susceptible to erosion. In addition some neighbouring properties have cleared almost all vegetation, which would significantly increase the amount of runoff entering the road reserve and its velocity during a rain event.

 

The waterway at this location is identified through the State Assessment and Referral Agency mapping as being Qld waterways for waterway barrier works Class 1 (Low) and Category B on the regulated vegetation management map. Waterway barrier works on class 1 waterways which are above creek bed level (including culverts) are self assessable. The Category B regulated vegetation criteria indicates remnant vegetation which would need to be considered in the unlikely event that vegetation clearing was required.  

 

The Coordinator Roads and Drainage (Roma, Injune, Rural) advises that the first kilometre of Mountainview Road received a heavy maintenance grade in February and the whole road received a heavy maintenance grade in April. He advises that he inspected this road on 30 June 2014 and that maintenance including drainage reshaping will be scheduled in the maintenance work programme for the second quarter of this 2014/15 financial year but may happen earlier if resources permit.   

 

It should be noted that the observation of active gully erosion, both in the road reserve and in neighboring properties, suggest the subsoil is vulnerable and prone to erosion. This, in addition to other factors such as rainfall, vegetation loss and the land topography, means it is likely that this road will always experience drainage and maintenance challenges. 

 

The waterway crossings could be improved through (a) construction of concrete floodways, (b) cement stabilization of pavement or (c) installation of culverts.  Any upgrade works could be staged.   

 

Option 1 – Construction of concrete floodways

A concrete floodway with batter protection may provide a robust crossing capable of withstanding flows. 

 

Option 2 – Cement stabilisation of pavement

Stabilising the pavement and installing batter protection may hold the road material and help mitigate the risk of wash outs during a rain event. However the water velocity at this location may be too great for this type of treatment.  

 

Option 3 – Installation of culverts

There are several smaller channels additional to the main. Collecting all these smaller channels may not be achievable, however in order to collect the most amount of channels the headwall would need to be approximately 12 metres long in total. A 450 millimetre concrete reinforced pipe of approximately 9.6 metres in length should provide sufficient drainage. If laid at bed level (any lower would silt up in a single event) sub-base material would need to be brought in to build up the road. It is possible that this material could get washed away.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option 1 Concrete Floodway

Location

Mountainview Road

Road Details:

Length:

0.02

kilometres

 

Properties accessed:

1 beyond crossing (5 in total)

Traffic:

< 9

Class:

Rural Access - Secondary

Standards

Adopted standard for rural roads with < 9 VPD is 6m formation

Current:

<Rural Access - Primary B

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.000

k

Gravel Pavement

9.6

m wide

 -

0.020

k

Formation

10

m wide (ave)

 -

0.020

k

Flood immunity

1

year ARI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed:

Arterial - Minor

 

Concrete

9.6

m wide

 -

0.020

k

Gravel Pavement

9.6

m wide

 -

0.020

k

Formation

10

m wide

 -

0.020

k

Flood immunity

5

year ARI

 

 

 

Associated Costs

Construction

0.020

kilometres of

9.6

 m wide

Concrete Floodway

$250.00

/ m2 =

$48,000.00

0.020

kilometres of

9.6

 m wide

Sub-Base

$20.00

/ m2 =

$3,840.00

0.040

kilometres of

1.5

 m wide

Concrete Batter Protection

$250.00

/ m2 =

$15,000.00

$66,840.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 12 months

$12.52

pa

Capital renewal

$30.07

pa

Total

$42.59

pa

Proposed:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 12 months

$12.52

pa

    Capital renewal

$1,928.07

pa

Total

$1,940.59

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$1,898.00

pa

Option 2 Stabilised Pavement

Proposed:

>Rural Access - Primary A

 

Sealed Surface

-

m wide

 -

0.020

k

Gravel Pavement

9.6

m wide

 -

0.020

k

Formation

10

m wide

 -

0.020

k

Flood immunity

2

year ARI

 

 

 

Associated Costs

Construction

0.020

kilometres of

9.6

 m wide

Stabilised Floodway

$40.00

/ m2 =

$7,680.00

0.020

kilometres of

9.6

 m wide

Sub-Base

$20.00

/ m2 =

$3,840.00

0.040

kilometres of

1.5

 m wide

Concrete Batter Protection

$250.00

/ m2 =

$15,000.00

$26,520.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 12 months

$12.52

pa

Capital renewal

$30.07

pa

Total

$42.59

pa

Proposed:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 12 months

$12.52

pa

Capital renewal

$693.27

pa

Total

$705.79

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$663.20

pa

Option 3 Culvert

Proposed:

>Rural Access - Primary A

 

Seal

-

m wide

 -

0.012

k

Gravel Pavement

9.6

m wide

 -

0.012

k

Formation

10

m wide

 -

0.012

k

Flood immunity

2

year ARI

 

 

 

Associated Costs

Construction

0.012

kilometres of

9.6

 m wide

Concrete Headwall

$250.00

/ m2 =

$28,800.00

0.012

kilometres of

9.6

 m wide

Sub-Base

$40.00

/ m2 =

$4,608.00

0.0096

kilometres of

450

mm

RCP

$337.50

/ m =

$3,240.00

0.012

kilometres of

1.5

 m wide

Concrete Batter Protection

$250.00

/ m2 =

$4,500.00

$41,148.00

Whole of Life

Current:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 12 months

$12.52

pa

Capital renewal

$30.07

pa

Total

$42.59

pa

Proposed:

Light maintenance grade

1 per 12 months

$12.52

pa

Capital renewal

$1,164.05

pa

Total

$1,176.57

pa

Variation:

An annual increase of

$1,133.98

pa

 

 

Consultation (internal/external):

Edward Scott - Roads and Drainage Coordinator (Roma, Injune, Rural)

Noel Kerr – Technical Officer, Infrastructure Services

 

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Council Policy: Road Network Design Standards

Council Policy: Register of Roads

Sustainable Planning Act 2009

Financial Resource Implications:

Capital Cost of $66,840.00 and an increase of $1,898.00 per annum in maintenance and renewal costs for the requested culverts.

 

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.5.1(a) To provide professional and technical engineering advice and support for Council in an effective and timely
manner.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Yarrod and Catherine Vaughan - Repairs required on Mountain View Road - 13/06/2014

D14/42212

2View

Initial Acknowledgement - Yarrod and Catherine Vaughan, 434 Mountain View Road, Euthulla - Repairs required to Mountain View Road - 18 June 2014

D14/42410

3View

Acknowledgement Letter to Mr Yarrod & Catherine Vaughan Re: Request for Culverts - Mountain View Rd, Euthulla

D14/42977

 

Report authorised by:

Cameron Castles, Director - Infrastructure Services

Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design


Attachment 1

Yarrod and Catherine Vaughan - Repairs required on Mountain View Road - 13/06/2014

 


Attachment 2

Initial Acknowledgement - Yarrod and Catherine Vaughan, 434 Mountain View Road, Euthulla - Repairs required to Mountain View Road - 18 June 2014

 

Customer Request ID: 5535

Our Ref: D14/42212; D14/42410

 

 

18 June 2014

 

 

Mr Y & Mrs C Vaughan

434 Mountain View Road

Euthulla QLD 4455

 

 

Dear Mr and Mrs Vaughan

 

Re:   Mountain View Road

 

Thank you for your letter that was received by my office on 17 June 2014. I note that you were in contact with Council’s Manager – Roads and Drainage (North East Central), Julian McEwan, in early April, and initial inspections of the road were undertaken at this time.

 

I have escalated your request to Council’s Manager – Infrastructure Planning and Design, Kym Downey, who will investigate the matter further and coordinate a reply for you. Please note that a report may be required to go to Council for budget consideration.

 

If for any reason you have not received an update by 8 July 2014, please contact Sheree Hurle in the Office of the Director of Infrastructure Services on 07 4624 0748 and she will investigate the reasons for the delay on your behalf.

 

Please be assured that our officers aim for a quicker response if at all possible.

 

 

Yours sincerely

 

 

 

 

Julie Reitano

Chief Executive Officer

 


Attachment 3

Acknowledgement Letter to Mr Yarrod & Catherine Vaughan Re: Request for Culverts - Mountain View Rd, Euthulla

 

Customer Request Reference: 5535

 

Enquiries:        Kylie Fleischfresser

Phone:             4624 0762 (Direct) or

                        1300 007 662 (via Customer Service)

Our Refs:          D14/42212; D14/42977

 

 

19 June 2014

 

 

Mr Y and Mrs C Vaughan

434 Mountain View Road

EUTHULLA  QLD 4455

 

 

Dear Mr and Mrs Vaughan

 

Re: Request for Culverts – Mountain View Road, Euthulla

 

Thank you for your letter addressed to Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms Julie Reitano, dated 13 June 2014, outlining your request for culverts at the crossing on Mountain View Road.

 

I have allocated this matter to Kylie Fleischfresser – Specialist Infrastructure Planning for further investigation. Following this investigation, a report will go to the Council meeting of 9 July 2014 for resolution.

 

Following this meeting we will advise you of the outcome.

 

Again, thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of Council’s Chief Executive Officer Ms Reitano, I will continue to keep you informed through to finalisation of your request.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact Kylie Fleischfresser of my office directly on 4624 0762, or by e-mail – kylie.fleischfresser@maranoa.qld.gov.au if you have any further questions or concerns in the interim.

 

 

Yours faithfully

 

 

 

 

Kym Downey

Manager – Infrastructure Planning & Design


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  9 July 2014

Officer Report

Meeting: General  9 July 2014

Date: 26 June 2014

Item Number: 12.3

File Number: D14/45306

 

Subject Heading:                     Review of Council's Road Register

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Kim Edwards, Technical Officer - GIS/CAD

 

Executive Summary: 

Council’s Road Register has been reviewed, and endorsement is sought for the amendments made to the register.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  

That Council, in accordance with Sections 73 and 74 of the Local Government Act 2009, endorse the updates, and adopt the amended Road Register.

 

 

Body of Report:

As part of continuing improvement and updates to spatial data held on the road network, and in accordance with sections 73 and 74 of the Local Government Act, Council’s Road Register has been reviewed with several updates made. These updates comprise the inclusion of roads within new developments in Roma accepted as on maintenance since the Register was adopted by Council on 11 December 2013, and the correction of mapping alignment errors.

 

Attached is a list of changes made to the road register. Endorsement of these changes and the adoption of the amended road register is sought from Council.

Consultation (internal/external):

Kym Downey – Manager Infrastructure Planning & Design

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.5.1(a) To provide professional and technical engineering advice and support for Council in an effective and timely
manner.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Draft Version 2 Road Register - Rural Roads - June 2014

D14/45958

2View

Draft Version 2 Road Register - Urban Roads - June 2014

D14/45960

3View

Summary of Amendments to MRC Road Register 30 June 2014

D14/45973

 

Report authorised by:

Kym Downey,  Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design

Cameron Castles, Director - Infrastructure Services


Attachment 1

Draft Version 2 Road Register - Rural Roads - June 2014

 













Attachment 2

Draft Version 2 Road Register - Urban Roads - June 2014

 









Attachment 3

Summary of Amendments to MRC Road Register 30 June 2014

 



 


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  9 July 2014

Officer Report

Meeting: General  9 July 2014

Date: 24 June 2014

Item Number: 13.1

File Number: D14/44709

 

Subject Heading:                     CMCA Caravan Dump Point Subsidy

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Megan Swords, Coordinator - Tourism

 

Executive Summary: 

The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia, in partnership with KEA Campers and the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads currently has funding available for the installation of Caravan Dump Points. The funding will cover the cost of a Gough Plastics ‘Dump Ezy’ unit, with an additional contribution of $3000.00 from DTMR.

 

As there is currently demand for dump points to be located in Mungallala and Yuleba, an application for funding to place the units in these locations could be considered. If successful, an additional contribution of $2000.00 for each unit ($4,000.00 in total) from Council would be required to contribute to the installation of the units.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  

That Council resolve to:

1.   Apply for funding to support the installation of grey and black water dump points to be located in Yuleba and Mungallala through the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia;

2.   Contribute an additional $2000.00 per unit should the application be successful; and

3.   Consult with local communities of Yuleba and Mungallala to identify the most appropriate site, should the application be successful.  

 

 

Body of Report:

As discussed in the Councilor workshop on June 24, 2014, the Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) in partnership with Kea Campers and the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) currently has funding available to support the installation by local councils of grey and black water dump points for recreational vehicle (RV) travelers.

 

A dump point with one tap providing rinse (non-potable) water and one providing potable water, is a critical piece of infrastructure to support the self contained RV traveler market. A caravan dump point is a significant piece of infrastructure that will deliver significant economic benefit to the local government area.

 

The CMCA and KEA Campers support the development of this infrastructure and are currently offering local government areas a Gough Plastics ‘Dump Ezy’ unit, while DTMR will provide and additional $3000.00 (excluding GST) to subsidize dump point installation.

 

Currently, there are no Caravan dump points available to campers in Yuleba or Mungallala. Rather, additional demand is being placed on public toilet facilities in the towns, where visitors have been emptying their Caravan septic units directly into toilets. An additional financial burden is therefore placed on Council as blockages must be fixed and septic systems pumped more frequently. 

 

Installation of dump point units, including connection to a nearby sewer or septic tank is estimated to cost $5000. Should Council elect to apply for the subsidy, an additional $2000 (approximately) would need to be contributed to install the units for use by recreational vehicles.

Consultation (internal/external):

Councillor workshop – June 24, 2014

Robert Hayward – Director – Development, Facilities & Environmental Services

Ed Sims – Manager - Economic & Community Development

Tanya Mansfield – Manager - Facilities

Troy Pettiford – Manager - Water, Sewage and Gas

Amanda Schneekloth – Coordinator - Council Buildings and Structures

Jamie Stanford – Stanford Plumbing and Gas

 

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil.

Policy Implications:

Nil.

Financial Resource Implications:

Financial contribution of up to $2000 per unit approved will be required.

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.4.2(b) To operate and maintain Council’s regional tourism facilities in an efficient manner and to an acceptable standard for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.

Supporting Documentation:

Nil

Report authorised by:

Edward Sims, Manager - Economic & Community Development


Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  9 July 2014

Officer Report

Meeting: General  9 July 2014

Date: 27 June 2014

Item Number: 13.2

File Number: D14/45599

 

Subject Heading:                     Service Level Agreement for Public Library Service Provision 2014-17

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                          State Library of Queensland

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Jacqueline  Burns, Coordinator - Libraries, Arts & Culture

 

Executive Summary: 

The Service Level Agreement for Public Library Service Provision with the State Library of Queensland expires on the 30 June 2014. The Maranoa Regional Council has been invited to extend the Service Level Agreement until June 2017.

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  

That Council endorse the Service Level Agreement for Public Library Service Provision with the State Library of Queensland until 2017.

 

 

Body of Report:

The Maranoa Regional Council provides public library services to the regional community under the Rural Libraries Queensland scheme in conjunction with the State Library of Queensland.

 

The Service Level Agreement with the State Library of Queensland provides for service delivery of Rural Libraries Queensland including lending, reference and information services, free reciprocal borrowing across Queensland and support for library staff to participate regularly in training opportunities provided by the State Library to develop the library’s capacity.

 

The current Service Level Agreement expires on 30 June 2014. A new Service Level Agreement for 2014-17 has been received for the continuation of service delivery for Rural Libraries Queensland from the State Library of Queensland.

 

Rural Libraries Queensland provides access to the state wide collection via the Online Public Access Catalogue as well as additional support services, resources and best practice service delivery models.

 

The key conditions of the agreement outlines the Maranoa Regional Council’s responsibilities and obligations as determined under Schedule B of the Service Agreement (page 6).

Consultation (internal/external):

Edward Sims – Manager Economic and Community Development

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Financial Risk

Under the terms of the Service Level Agreement, funding is provided by the State Government of Queensland to the State Library of Queensland for the delivery of the Rural Libraries Queensland network. The funding allocated for Rural Libraries Queensland mitigates the cost to Council for library collections, staff professional development and access to electronic resources and information services.

The Service Level Agreement – Schedule B also identifies the obligation for the Maranoa Regional Council to provide a free internet and Wi-Fi service to library patrons. Currently, the Maranoa Regional Council provides internet access in the eight (8) libraries at a cost to users. The Maranoa Regional Council currently does not provide a free Wi-Fi access service.

Council has been approached by Santos GLNG to fund a Library Information Technology Training room and information technology upgrades including free internet access for the Maranoa Regional Council’s eight (8) libraries and free Wi-Fi in the Roma, Injune and Wallumbilla libraries.

If Council is agreeable to the terms of the funding agreement with Santos GLNG, the Library IT Upgrade project will offset the cost of providing free internet and Wi-Fi service to the community for three (3) years in those libraries.

Policy Implications:

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Financial Resource Implications:

<provide detail and dollar value>

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.4.4(a) To develop community capacity and encourage community engagement with arts and culture so as to address the identified needs and opportunities to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for residents of our region.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

State Library of Queensland - Service Level Agreement for Public Library Service Provision 2014-17 for the Maranoa Regional Council

D14/44086

 

Report authorised by:

Edward Sims, Manager - Economic & Community Development

Robert Hayward, Director - Development, Facilities & Environmental Services


Attachment 1

State Library of Queensland - Service Level Agreement for Public Library Service Provision 2014-17 for the Maranoa Regional Council

 















Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  9 July 2014

Officer Report

Meeting: General  9 July 2014

Date: 2 July 2014

Item Number: 13.3

File Number: D14/46942

 

Subject Heading:                     Council Submission to the Mobile Coverage Programme - 30 June 2014

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Ryan Gittins, Specialist - Business Development

 

Executive Summary: 

In accordance with Council’s input at the Workshops of 27 May & 24 June 2014, a response to the Federal Government’s Mobile Coverage Programme was submitted on 30 June 2014.

 

Council’s retrospective approval of this submission is sought.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:

That Council retrospectively approve the submission to the Federal Government’s Mobile Coverage Programme (as attached)

 

 

Body of Report:

Due to the tight deadlines around the timing of this response, Councillors received a draft version of the submission by e-mail and were provided the opportunity to comment before the deadline of 30 June 2014.

 

Council submitted its original response to the Mobile Coverage Programme on 28 February 2014; outlining that the areas of Begonia, Dunkeld, and Carnarvon Gorge/Arcadia Valley are priority locations for  improved mobile telecommunications infrastructure. Subsequent to this, the Department of Communications has advised that over 2000 locations were put forward as having poor mobile coverage, and that Council’s (and other groups) may be required to co-contribute to improve the competitiveness of their submissions.

 

In accordance with the outcomes of the Council workshops on 27 May & 24 June 2014, Council has advised that, in addition to the original proposal, Surat, Injune & Roma (growth corridor) should also be considered under this funding scheme. Council does own suitable freehold land in these areas, which could be provided to Mobile Network Operators (MNO’s) at zero cost. The response document raises this as a possibility; however, Council is not bound to this course of action. Confirmation of co-contributions will not be finalised until November 2014.

Consultation (internal/external):

Council Workshops – 27 May & 24 June 2014

Ed Sims, Manager – Economic & Community Development

 

Mitch Field – Telstra

John Bird – Department of State Development, Infrastructure & Planning (DSDIP)

Paul Stewart – Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation & the Arts

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Potential co-contribution of Council freehold land. Confirmation of this co-contribution is not required until November 2014.

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.4.1(a) To proactively identify and encourage actions which facilitate the sustainable development of the regional economy.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Maranoa Regional Council - Submission to Mobile Coverage Programme ( 30 June 2014)

D14/45977

 

Report authorised by:

Edward Sims, Manager - Economic & Community Development


Attachment 1

Maranoa Regional Council - Submission to Mobile Coverage Programme ( 30 June 2014)

 















Maranoa Regional Council

    

General Meeting -  9 July 2014

Officer Report

Meeting: General  9 July 2014

Date: 2 July 2014

Item Number: 13.4

File Number: D14/47092

 

Subject Heading:                     Council Submission to the Electricity Competition and Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 and the National Energy Retail Law (Queensland) Bill 2014

Classification:                                   Open Access  

Name of Applicant:                         

Location:                                           

Author & Officer’s Title:                 Ryan Gittins, Specialist - Business Development

 

Executive Summary: 

In accordance with Council’s input at the Workshop on 24 June 2014, a response to the State Government’s proposed legislation (Electricity Competition and Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 & National Energy Retail Law (Queensland) Bill 2014) was submitted on 30 June 2014.

 

Council’s retrospective approval of this submission is sought.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation:  

That Council retrospectively approve the submission to the State Government’s inquiry into the proposed Electricity Competition and Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 & the National Energy Retail Law (Queensland) Bill 2014 (as attached).

 

 

Body of Report:

Due to the tight deadlines associated with this response, a draft submission was circulated to Councillors by email requesting comment by 30 June 2014.

The State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee has provided Council with the opportunity to comment on two policy amendments that relate to the electricity industry. The proposed legislation (as previously named) aims to improve:

·    Competition in the electricity market in South East Queensland (SEQ) through the removal of price regulation.

·    Consumer protection, ensuring regional consumers will continue to pay a reasonable rate for their electricity.

 

The proposed deregulation will only impact the SEQ area, as section 90(1) of the proposed Electricity Competition and Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 states that the Minister will continue to regulate the electricity price for rural and regional customers.

 

The Energy Retail Law (Queensland) Bill aims to modify the National Energy Retail Law to ensure that regional consumers continue to access supply on a fair and reasonable basis, regardless of competitive forces (or lack thereof) and the costs associated with maintaining an expansive network in rural areas.

 

The response document reflects Council’s support of the proposed deregulation in SEQ, and suggests that electricity price regulation should continue in rural areas indefinitely.

Consultation (internal/external):

Council Workshop 24 June 2014

Ed Sims, Manager – Economic & Community Development

Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):

Nil

Policy Implications:

Nil

Financial Resource Implications:

Nil

 

Link to Corporate Plan:

Corporate Plan 2009-2013 8.4.1(a) To proactively identify and encourage actions which facilitate the sustainable development of the regional economy.

Supporting Documentation:

1View

Maranoa Regional Council - Response to Electricity Competition and Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 and the National Energy Retail Law (Queensland)  Bill 2014

D14/45987

 

Report authorised by:

Edward Sims, Manager - Economic & Community Development


Attachment 1

Maranoa Regional Council - Response to Electricity Competition and Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 and the National Energy Retail Law (Queensland)  Bill 2014