BUSINESS PAPER
General Meeting
Thursday 26 April 2012
Roma Administration Centre
NOTICE OF MEETING
Date: 20 April 2012
Mayor: Councillor R S Loughnan
Deputy Mayor: Councillor T G Hartley
Councillors: Councillor J P Bartels
Councillor J L Chambers
Councillor R J Denton
Councillor W M Newman
Councillor M L Price
Councillor W S Wason
Councillor J S Watson
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Paul Bawden
Senior Management: Mr Tony Klein (Director Community Services)
Mr Matthew McGoldrick (Director Corporate Services)
Mr Barry Omundson (Director Infrastructure)
Mr Rob Hayward (Director Planning & Environment)
Officers: Ms Jane Frith (Corporate Communications Officer)
Please find attached agenda for the General Meeting to be held at the Roma Administration Centre on April 26, 2012 at 3.00pm.
Paul Bawden
Chief Executive Officer
Maranoa Regional Council
General Meeting - 26 April 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item Subject
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2 Present/Apologies
3 Confirmation of Minutes
General 11 April 2012
4 Business arising from Minutes
5 On the Table
6 Presentations/Petitions and Deputations
6.1 Update on Type 2 Road Train access in Roma and Maranoa River Bridge construction 3.00pm
Mike Harris - Project Director and Lori Hoffmann – Communications Officer will be in attendance to provide Council an overview and progress update on the Maranoa River Bridge project and the Type 2 Road Train access upgrade in Roma. |
7 Consideration of notices of business
8 Consideration of notices of motion
9 Reception of notices of motion for next meeting
Reports
10 Executive Services
11 Community Services
11.1 2012 Roma Show Council Assistance Request
Prepared by: Noela Ward, Manager Community Development
12 Corporate Services
12.1 Acquisition of Land - V20728 - Lot 2 on CP M5449, 22 Tyrconnel Street, Mungallala
Prepared by: Debbie Tully, Administration Manager
12.2 Request for Waiver of Fees and Charges - Roma Water Tower
Prepared by: Tanya Mansfield, Manager Risk and Facilities
Attachment : Letter from Nobaly Pty Ltd t/a Roma Cabs
13 Infrastructure
14 Commercial Business
15 Planning & Environment
15.1 Application for Material Change of Use (Motel - 12 Units) File No. 2011/17960
Prepared by: Robert Hayward, Director Planning & Environment
Attachment 1: Body of Report
Attachment 2: DTMR Amended Response
Attachment 3: Trunk Infrastructure Report
Attachment 4: Development Plans
Status Reports
16 Executive Services
17 Community Service
18 Corporate Services
19 Infrastructure
20 Commercial Business
21 Planning & Environment
Next General Meeting
Confidential Items
In accordance with the provisions of section 72 of the Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010, a local government may resolve to close a meeting to the public and move ‘into Committee’ to discuss confidential items that it’s Councillors or members consider it necessary to close the meeting.
22 Confidential Items
22.1 Wavier of the Capping Error Amount
Classification: Closed Access
Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 Section 72(d) rating concessions.
22.2 Outstanding Housing Accounts
Classification: Closed Access
Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 Section 72(f) starting or defending legal proceedings involving it.
22.3 Material Change of Use - Industry (Medium Impact Industry, ERA21, ERA43, Chemical Storage, pipe inspection station & office) and Accommodation Units (15 units & amenities block) C12.404
Classification: Closed Access
Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 Section 72(f) starting or defending legal proceedings involving it.
22.4 Expression of Interest - Roma Recreation Centre Lease
Classification: Closed Access
Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 Section 72(e) contracts proposed to be made by it.(All Expressors of Interest will be requested to submit Tenders.)
Councillor Business
23 Councillor Business
Closure
Minutes of the General Meeting of maranoa Regional Council held at Roma Administration Centre on 11 April 2012 commencing at 9.00am
ATTENDANCE
Mayor Cr. R S Loughnan chaired the meeting with, Deputy Mayor Cr. T G Hartley, Cr. J L Chambers, Cr. R J Denton, Cr. W M Newman, Cr. M L Price, Cr. W S Wason, Chief Executive Officer – Paul Bawden, Director Corporate Services – Matthew McGoldrick, Director Planning & Environment – Rob Hayward, Director Infrastructure – Barry Omundson, Director Community Services – Tony Klein, Corporate Communications Officer – Jane Frith, and Kelly Rogers Minutes Officer in attendance.
GUESTS
Gerard Timbs representing McInnes Wilson Lawyers.
WELCOME
The Mayor welcomed all present and declared the meeting open at 9.18am.
APOLOGIES
Resolution No. GM.085.12 Moved Cr Hartley Seconded Cr Wason
That apologies be received and leave of absence granted for Cr. Bartels and Cr. Watson for this meeting.
CARRIED 7/0 |
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Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution No. GM.086.12 Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Chambers
That the minutes of the General Meeting (6-28.03.12) held on 28 March 2012 be confirmed.
CARRIED 7/0 |
Business Arising FROM MiNUTES
Cr. Chambers requested a progress update on the matter – “Caravan Park and Camping Ground Opportunities in Injune.” This item was discussed at the General Meeting on 28 March 2012 and subsequent Resolution Number GM.083.12 applies. The Director Corporate Services provided a progress update on the matter, with Council requesting the Injune Tourism Association be notified accordingly.
Delegated Officer |
Director Corporate Services |
On the Table
There were no items for discussion on the table.
Presentations/Petitions and Deputations
Gerard Timbs representing McInnes Wilson Lawyers provided Council an update on a legal matter during closed session. |
Consideration of notices of business
There were no notices of business for consideration.
Consideration of notices of motion
There were no notices of motion for consideration.
Reception of notices of motion for next meeting
No notices of motion were received for the next meeting.
Business
Executive Services
Item Number: 10.1 |
File Number: D12/8524 |
Subject Heading: Airport Opening Post Event Report |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Kerry Dean, Executive Support Assistant |
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Executive Summary: A post event report on the Roma Airport Opening held on the 17 March, 2012.
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Discussion: Council congratulated officer’s for hosting of a well organised and successful event in consideration of wet weather on the day.
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Resolution No. GM.087.12 Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Newman That Council receive and note the Officer’s Report on Roma Airport Opening as presented.
CARRIED 7/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Executive Support Assistant |
Item Number: 10.2 |
File Number: D12/9387 |
Subject Heading: Proposed resolutions for 2012 National General Assembly of Local Government |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Paul Bawden, Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Summary: The Council has the opportunity to submit motions for consideration at the upcoming National General Assembly of Local Government.
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Discussion: Council discussed the extent of the Federal Governments’ National Broadband Network (NBN), that being planned for Roma only at this stage, with outlying areas not included in the initial roll out schedule.
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Resolution No. GM.088.12 Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Chambers That Council endorse and forward the motions outlined in the report to the 2012 National General Assembly of Local Government.
CARRIED 7/0 |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Corporate Services
Item Number: 12.1 |
File Number: D12/8441 |
Subject Heading: Disposal of unused Wycombe State School site Location: Wycombe State School site, Lot 21 on COG116 Applicant: Department of Environment and Resource Management |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Debbie Tully, Administration Manager |
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Executive Summary: Education Queensland has instructed the Department of Environment and Resource Management to dispose of Lot 21 on COG116, the Wycombe State School site. This site is no longer being used as a school and the Department of Environment and Resource Management is seeking Council’s views on this matter.
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Discussion: Council requested further consultation be undertaken on potential future community use of the facility.
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Resolution No. GM.089.12 Moved Cr Newman Seconded Cr Price That the motion lay on the table pending further consultation with relevant community members and advice to this effect be provided to Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM). Once completed the matter be presented to Council for further consideration.
CARRIED 7/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Administration Manager |
Cr. Price declared a perceived ‘Conflict of Interest’ in the following item due to her personal business dealings with Santos in the wider vicinity of the specified locality and left the Chambers at 9.30am, taking no further part in discussion or debate.
Cr. Wason also raised in discussion with present Councillors on the potential for him to have a perceived ‘Conflict of Interest’ in the following item given his personal business dealings with Santos. Councillors in attendance were of the view that no conflict existed and Cr. Wason continued to participate in discussion and debate on the matter.
Item Number: 12.2 |
File Number: D12/8455 |
Subject Heading: Santos Terms of Access - Lot 1 on RP58256 Location: Injune to Taroom Road Pony Hills Applicant: Santos |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Tanya Mansfield, Manager Risk and Facilities |
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Executive Summary: Santos is seeking approval to carry out works on Lot 1 on RP58256 on the Injune Taroom Road in the Pony Hills district. This parcel of land is approximately 34 hectares in size and is vacant land. Santos plans to install 700 metres of gas flowline, 700 metres of water flowline and 500 metres of overhead power along the front of the allotment parallel to the roadway.
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Discussion: Council enquired on the impact to Council owned land bordering the proposed site with respect to the provision of heavy vehicle access. The Director Corporate Services advised the placement of a heavy vehicle access as proposed could allow for a future borrow pit or location to spot carted material. He further advised at this stage he was not aware of any other future strategic purpose for the land and that there would be no impact to fencing requirements.
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Resolution No. GM.090.12 Moved Cr Hartley Seconded Cr Newman Council agree to Santos installing 700 metres of gas flowline, 700 metres of water flowline and 500 metres of overhead power on Lot 1 on RP58256 in accordance with the Terms of Access dated 1 July 2011 and also on the condition that heavy vehicle access is provided to the allotment.
CARRIED (Cr. Wason voted in favour of the motion) 6/0 |
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Manager Risk and Facilities |
At cessation of discussion and debate on the abovementioned item Cr. Price entered the Chambers at 9.49am.
Resolution No. GM.091.12 Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Newman
That Council be provided an inventory of all Council owned Land.
CARRIED 7/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Director Corporate Services |
Status Reports
Corporate Services
Item Number: 18.1 |
File Number: D12/6410 |
Subject Heading: Financial Sustainability Report for the month ending 29 February 2012 |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Karen Searle, Financial Services & Rates Coordinator |
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Month & Year of Report: February 2012 Name of Department: Corporate Services
Executive Summary: The Financial Sustainability Report for the period ending 29 February 2012 is presented for Council’s consideration. Each month, year to date financial statements are prepared in order to monitor actual performance against the latest adopted budget.
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Discussion: Council enquired on a number of items contained within the report, the CEO and appropriate Director in turn responded.
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Resolution No. GM.092.12 Moved Cr Wason Seconded Cr Hartley That the Progressive Financial Statements of Account for the period ending 29 February 2012 as included in the Financial Sustainability Report be received subject to audit.
CARRIED 7/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Financial Services & Rates Coordinator |
Subject Heading: suspension of standing orders
Council adjourned the meeting for morning tea at 10.00am
Subject Heading: resumption of standing orders
Council returned from morning tea at 10.44am
In accord with the provisions of section 72 of the Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010, Council resolved to close the meeting to discuss items it has deemed to be of a confidential nature and specifically pertaining to the following sections:-
(d) rating concessions;
(e) contracts proposed to be made by it;
(c) the local government budget;
Resolution No. GM.093.12 Moved Cr Denton Seconded Cr Price
That Council close the meeting to the public at 10.45am.
CARRIED 7/0 |
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Cr. Hartley declared a ‘Conflict of Interest’ in item “Tender 12/13 Sale of Toyota Landcruiser” due to a family member submitting a tender for the said vehicle and left the chambers at 11.37am taking no further part in discussions on the item.
Cr. Hartley entered the chambers at cessation of discussions pertaining to “Tender 12/13 Sale of Toyota Land cruiser” at 11.39am.
Resolution No. GM.094.12 Moved Cr Hartley Seconded Cr Denton
That Council open the meeting to the public at 12.01pm.
CARRIED 7/0 |
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Subject Heading: suspension of standing orders
Council adjourned the meeting at 12.03pm for a brief recess
Subject Heading: resumption of standing orders
Council reconvened the meeting at 12.08pm
Item Number: 22.1 |
File Number: D12/5699 |
Subject Heading: Allow Discount Location: Injune |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Kirsty Grams, Rates Officer |
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Executive Summary: Rate payer requesting that the discount be allowed on rates and charges for period 1 July 2011 to 31 December 2011 for assessment numbers 13014410 and 13013065.
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Resolution No. GM.095.12 Moved Cr Hartley Seconded Cr Chambers That Council does not allow the discount.
CARRIED 6/1 |
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Delegated Officer |
Rates Officer |
Item Number: 22.2 |
File Number: D12/5683 |
Subject Heading: Allow Discount Location: Various location within the Maranoa Regional Council area. |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Kirsty Grams, Rates Officer |
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Executive Summary: The rate payer requested that the discount be allowed as he had previously contacted Council to change the name and postal address for forwarding debtors accounts. Due to the address not being updated, the notices were not received within the discount period for assessment numbers – 15003833, 15003882, 15007438, 15007271, 15007339, 15006448, 15004021, 15003890, 15003908, 15003940.
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Resolution No. GM.096.12 Moved Cr Newman Seconded Cr Denton That the requested discount be allowed due to an internal processing error of Council.
CARRIED 7/0 |
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Rates Officer |
Item Number: 22.3 |
File Number: D12/9269 |
Subject Heading: Airport Landing Fees Location: Roma |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Wayne Walker, Group Manager |
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Executive Summary: Completion of the recent Airport Upgrade Works, gives as part of the annual review of Council’s Fees and Charges a review of fees payable by airport users to ensure that the additional costs of providing the new facilities are recovered.
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Resolution No. GM.097.12 Moved Cr Price Seconded Cr Hartley That Council authorises the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and advise Qantas and any other relevant parties of the likely proposed fee increases for airport users, and this be part of the draft Fees and Charges for 2012/13.
CARRIED 7/0 |
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Group Manager |
LATE ITEM
Item Number: 22.5 |
File Number: D12/9107 |
Subject Heading: Project Proposal - Maranoa Leadership in Land Management Location: Maranoa Region Applicant: Australian Land Management Group |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Robert Hayward, Director Planning & Environment |
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Executive Summary: The Australian Land Management Group is seeking to partner with the Maranoa Regional Council, with the support of the Queensland Murray-Darling Committee, to improve land management through the application of Certified Land Management (CLM).
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Resolution No. GM.098.12 Moved Cr Hartley Seconded Cr Newman That Council provide in principle support for the project and will continue to partner to secure external funding.
CARRIED 7/0 |
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Delegated Officer |
Director Planning & Environment |
Cr. Hartley declared a ‘Conflict of Interest’ in item in the following item due to a family member submitting a tender for the said vehicle and left the chambers at 12.14pm taking no further part in discussions on the item.
Item Number: 22.4 |
File Number: D12/7049 |
Subject Heading: Tender 12/13 Sale of Toyota Landcruiser |
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Author and Officer’s Title: Martin Saunders, Plant Coordinator |
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Executive Summary: Tenders received for the disposal of Plant No 654 - a Toyota Land cruiser Utility.
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Resolution No. GM.099.12 Moved Cr Chambers Seconded Cr Price That Council accepts the tender of M & C Dart for the amount of $16,500 inclusive of GST for Plant No. 654 a Toyota Land cruiser Utility.
CARRIED 6/0 |
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Plant Coordinator |
Cr. Hartley entered the Chambers following cessation of discussion and vote on the abovementioned matter and entered the Chambers at 12.16pm.
MAYORAL MINUTE
The Mayor congratulated the LNP party on their victory at the recent State Election and Howard Hobbs for his re-election as State Representative for the region.
CLOSURE
There being no further business, the Mayor thanked Council for their attendance and declared the meeting closed at 12.18PM.
These Minutes are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting of Council to be held on 26 April 2012, at Roma Administration Centre.
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Mayor. Date.
Officer Report
Meeting: General 26 April 2012 |
Date: 11 April 2012 |
Item Number: 11.1 |
File Number: D12/9880 |
Subject Heading: 2012 Roma Show Council Assistance Request
Classification: Open Access
Name of Applicant: Roma Show Society Inc.
Location: Roma
Author & Officer’s Title: Noela Ward, Manager Community Development
Executive Summary: On Thursday 10, Friday 11 and Saturday 12 May 2012, the Roma Show society will host the 126th Annual Roma Show. The Roma Show Society is seeking in-kind assistance from Council and a reduction of hire fees for facilities at Bassett Park.
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That Council:
1. Approve non financial assistance to a maximum value of $17,200.00 for assistance identified by the Roma Show Society including –
Preparation of Bassett Park prior to the 2012 Roma Show; Delivery of sawdust for bedding in agricultural sections; Provision of plant and operator to spread sawdust into stalls; Provision of plant and operator to unload and load portable panels; Provision, delivery and collection of rubbish bins at Bassett Park; Promotion of the Roma Show on Council’s websites, relevant email contacts and social media;
2. Provide a reduction of $1,000.00 to the Roma Show Bassett Park hire rate of $3,000.00 (excluding GST) as currently prescribed in Council’s Fees and Charges Register and that such a reduction of hire fees shall not exempt the Roma Show Society from payment of applicable bonds and electricity charges.
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Body of Report:
The Roma Show Society is hosting the 126th Annual Show on 10, 11 and 12 May 2012 and has submitted a request to Council for in-kind support for the event. A copy of correspondence from the Roma Show Society is attached.
The Roma Show Society made application for ongoing sponsorship for the Roma Show i.e. “To Keep the Show Alive” under the 2009 Round 2 of Council’s Community Grants and Assistance Program. Council approved an ongoing cash sponsorship of $500.00. Approval for ongoing in-kind assistance was subject to the provision of detailed costings to Council. Hence for subsequent shows Council has considered requests for in-kind assistance from the Roma Show Society to host the Roma Show on a case by case basis.
At the General Meeting of Council held on 13 April 2011, Council carried a motion (Resolution No. GM.122.11) “That Council approved the request from the Roma Show Society for in-kind assistance and a $3,775.00 waiver of fees and charges for the hire of facilities at Bassett Park (excluding applicable electricity charges) to the value of $21,000.00 to support the hosting of the 125th Annual Roma Show on 5, 6 and 7 May 2011”.
The Roma Show Society is seeking the same non financial assistance from Council to host the 126th Annual Show on the 10, 11 and 12 May 2012. The Roma Show Society constantly strives to enhance their annual event with the aim of increasing attendance levels and drawing visitors from within and external to the Maranoa Region.
The 2012 Roma Show also provides an opportunity to promote and celebrate Roma’s sesquicentennial anniversary and to maximize community partnering opportunities and involvement in this significant historical milestone. The Roma Show Society has expressed an interest in co-branding and promoting their event to acknowledge Roma’s 150th year anniversary.
The Roma Show Society has requested Council consider providing the following assistance and support to this year’s event:
a) Preparation of Bassett Park prior to the Show;
b) Delivery of sawdust for bedding in agricultural sections; (The Committee will source sawdust, previously obtained from Injune Cypress Mill);
c) Provision of a bobcat and driver to spread sawdust into stalls;
d) Provision of a bobcat/forklift and driver to unload and load portable panels before and after the Show;
e) Provision, delivery and collection of rubbish bins at Bassett Park
f) Use of stables for horse section;
g) Other assistance which may be determined as the event progresses;
h) Promotion of the Roma Show on Council’s event website, relevant email contacts and facebook page;
i) Consideration be given to a reduction in rental fees for Bassett Park to the cost of $2,000.00.
Costings provided by Council’s Senior Overseer Utilities for the provision of in-kind assistance similar to that as requested above for previous Roma Shows were estimated at approximately $17,200.00. Council’s Fees and Charges Register currently sets the hire fees for Bassett Park for the Roma Show as $3,000.00 (excluding GST) the Roma Show Society is therefore seeking a $1,000.00 reduction in the fees and charges for the 2012 Roma Show. Therefore, the Roma Show Society request for assistance totals an estimated value of $18,200.00 of non financial assistance and support to the Roma Show Society to host the 126th Annual Roma Show.
Currently the budget allocation for non financial assistance has sufficient funds available to accommodate the provision of the non financial assistance and the reduction in facility hire fees as requested above.
It is therefore recommended that Council approve the provision of in-kind assistance and consider a reduction of $1,000.00 in hire fees for Bassett Park as requested by the Roma Show Society and that such hire fee waiver exclude applicable bond and electricity charges.
Consultation (internal/external):
Internal
Tony Klein – Director Community Services
Barry Omundson – Director Infrastructure
Julian McEwan - Senior Overseer Utilities
Lloyd Waldron – Bassett Park Manager
External
Alistair Brown, Roma Show Society
Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):
Legal
Policy Implications:
Non Financial Assistance Policy
Fees and Charges Register
Financial Resource Implications:
$17,200.00 maximum estimated value of non financial assistance
Waiver of facility hire charges to the value of $1,000.00 (excluding GST)
Link to Corporate Plan:
Corporate Plan 2009-2013 — 8.4.3(a) To develop community capacity and encourage community engagement so as to address identified needs and opportunities to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for residents of our region
Supporting Documentation:
Roma Show Society Request for Council Support (Enclosure) |
S12/4088 |
Report authorised by:
Officer Report
Meeting: General 26 April 2012 |
Date: 15 March 2012 |
Item Number: 12.1 |
File Number: D12/7190 |
Subject Heading: Acquisition of Land - V20728 - Lot 2 on CP M5449, 22 Tyrconnel Street, Mungallala
Classification: Open Access
Name of Applicant:
Location:
Author & Officer’s Title: Debbie Tully, Administration Manager
Executive Summary: A parcel of land in Mungallala situated at 22 Tyrconnel Street owned by D E Munn was offered at auction for arrears of rates. This property did not attract a bid and failed to sell. In order for Council to finalise the ownership of this parcel Council needs to acquire the land by resolution as valueless land.
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That Maranoa Regional Council acquire the parcel of land at 22 Tyrconnel Street, Mungallala, Lot 2 on CP M5449, County Dublin, Parish Tyrconnel in accordance with the process set out in Subdivision 3 of Division 3 of Part 12 of Chapter 2 of Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010 as valueless land.
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Body of Report:
Currently there are overdue rates and charges on the land described as Lot 2 on CP M5449 County Dublin, Parish Tyrconnel or 22 Tyrconnel Street to the sum of $13,672.48, which have been outstanding for at least three years.
On 20 January, 2010 Maranoa Regional Council passed a resolution in accordance with Section 1040 of the Local Government Act 1993 to implement sale proceedings to sell the abovementioned parcel of land as the rates had been overdue for the statutory three years.
In October 2010 Council resolved to sell the land at auction in November and that the reserve price be set at the higher of the outstanding rates or the unimproved land value which at that point in time was $10,729.39 and $600.00 respectively. The property did not attract a bid and therefore did not sell. To take ownership of this parcel Council must resolve to acquire the parcel as valueless land as under the Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010 the total of the overdue rates and charges is more than the market value of the land and is therefore considered valueless.
Furthermore Council has received an enquiry from a member of the public who is interested in purchasing this parcel of land at 22 Tyrconnel Street and Council is unable to pursue this enquiry without firstly acquiring the land.
Consultation (internal/external):
Roger Ferrier, Ferrier & Co, Solicitors
Carol Curran, Ferrier & Co, Solicitors
Matthew McGoldrick, Director Corporate Services
Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):
Nil
Policy Implications:
Nil
Financial Resource Implications:
Opportunity for Council to sell the parcel of land.
Link to Corporate Plan:
Corporate Plan 2009-2013 — 8.2.3(a) To implement Council’s governance policies and procedures in an evolving organisational environment whilst ensuring legislative relevance, consistency and fairness in application.
Supporting Documentation:
Nil
Report authorised by:
Officer Report
Meeting: General 26 April 2012 |
Date: 4 April 2012 |
Item Number: 12.2 |
File Number: D12/9244 |
Subject Heading: Request for Waiver of Fees and Charges - Roma Water Tower
Classification: Open Access
Name of Applicant: Nobaly Ptd Ltd t/a Roma Cabs
Location: Roma Water Tower, Bowen Street Roma
Author & Officer’s Title: Tanya Mansfield, Manager Risk and Facilities
Executive Summary: Nobaly Pty Ltd trading as Roma Cabs have applied to install an aerial and base at the Roma Water Tower and have requested a waiver of the associated annual charges.
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Council provide approval for Nobaly Pty Ltd trading as Roma Cabs to install an aerial on the Roma Water Tower and furthermore not agree to waive the annual licensing fee of $500 per annum.
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Body of Report:
Nobaly Pty Ltd trading as Roma Cabs requests to install an aerial and base on the Roma Water Tower. At its General Meeting held on 9 November 2011, Council reviewed its licencing arrangements and charges associated with installing equipment on the Roma Water Tower and adopted an annual licensing fee of $500 per annum for transport providers. Council also agreed that it would consider any application for a reduction in fees subject to the applicant’s ability to demonstrate public value and approval of the fee waiver by Council.
Nobaly have written to Council seeking consideration of a waiver in fees. Jenny Noble, on behalf of Nobaly, sites the following as evidence of both need and of the applicant’s ability to demonstrate public value:-
1. The current operations and transmission site is based out of a property in Bungil Street Roma which has been inundated three (3) times during the recent floods.
2. The office/residence is currently uninhabitable due to asbestos and the business is experiencing difficulties with dispatch transmissions and being able to effectively communicate between the base and drivers.
3. Being the only local taxi service, the recent flood events have placed difficulties on the business.
4. Nobaly propose to have a main base transmission site at the Roma Water Tower and a sub-base in Bungil Street Roma to overcome the current communication difficulties being experienced by the business.
As requested by Council, Nobaly have gained approval from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for licence issue.
Consultation (internal/external):
Jenny Noble, Nobaly Pty Ltd trading as Roma Cabs
Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):
This proposal presents a low risk to Council.
Policy Implications:
Council’s resolution of 9 November 2011 provides for annual licencing fees for equipment on the Roma Water Tower. This resolution also provides scope for applicant’s to seek a reduction in fees subject to the applicant’s ability to demonstrate public value.
Financial Resource Implications:
This decision may result in lost income to Council of $500 per annum.
Link to Corporate Plan:
Corporate Plan 2009-2013 — 8.2.3(a) To implement Council’s governance policies and procedures in an evolving organisational environment whilst ensuring legislative relevance, consistency and fairness in application.
Supporting Documentation:
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Letter from Nobaly Pty Ltd t/a Roma Cabs |
S12/4572 |
Report authorised by:
Officer Report
Meeting: General 26 April 2012 |
Date: 13 April 2012 |
Item Number: 15.1 |
File Number: D12/10140 |
Subject Heading: Application for Material Change of Use (Motel - 12 Units) File No. 2011/17960
Classification: Open Access
Name of Applicant: Douglas George Dark
Location: 64 Hutton Street, Injune Qld 4455 (Lot 42 on SP209794)
Author & Officer’s Title: Robert Hayward, Director Planning & Environment
Executive Summary: This application seeks to carry out a Material Change of Use (Motel – 12 units) on land at 64 Hutton Street, Injune Qld 4454 and described as Lot 42 on SP209794. The proposed development consists of 12 units in 2 accommodation buildings and a caretaker’s residence.
The proposed change is generally consistent with the provisions of the Bungil Shire Town Planning Scheme including the DEOs and Town Zone Code.
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Council approve the application for a Material Change of Use (Motel – 12 units) at 64 Hutton Street, Injune Qld 4454 and described as Lot 42 on SP209794, subject to the following conditions:
Complete and Maintain
1. Complete and maintain the approved development as follows: (i) generally in accordance with development approval documents and (ii) strictly in accordance with those parts of the approved development which have been specified in detail by the Council or Referral Agency unless the Council or Referral Agency agrees in writing that those parts will be adequately complied with by amended specifications.
2. Complete and maintain all operational, building and plumbing and drainage work associated with this development approval, including work required by any of the development approval conditions.
3. Maintain the approved development being Material Change of Use (Motel – 12 units) in accordance with the approved plans:
Stormwater and Drainage
4. Stormwater must not be allowed to pond on the property being developed during the development process and after development has been completed unless the type and size of ponding has been agreed in writing by the Council or as a specific development approval condition.
5. Any increases in volume, concentration or velocity of stormwater from the property being developed must be channelled to lawful points of discharge or to other storage or dispersal arrangements which must all be agreed in writing by the Council.
6. There must be no increases in any silt loads or contaminants in any overland flow from the property being developed during the development process and after development have been completed.
7. The stormwater disposal system must be designed to include appropriate pollution control devices or methods to ensure no contamination or silting of creeks or other waterways.
8. Soil erosion and sediment is controlled in accordance with Schedule 6: “Standards for Stormwater Drainage”.
Erosion Control
9. If there is a possibility of erosion or silt or other materials being washed off the property being developed during the development process, the developer must document and implement a management plan that prevents this from occurring.
10. During construction, soil erosion and sediment is to be managed in accordance with Schedule 7: “Standards for Construction Activity”.
Services Provisions
11. The site must be provided with a sewer connection to the reticulated sewerage network, designed in accordance with Schedule 5: “Standards for Sewerage Supply”.
12. The site must be provided with a water connection, up to and including a path cock, to the water distribution network.
13. If the premises is connected to a telecommunications reticulation service, then such works shall be undertaken in accordance with the relevant service provider’s requirements and specifications along with relevant building standards requirements and specifications (as relevant).
14. The premises is to be connected to a reticulated electricity supply in accordance with the relevant service provider’s requirements and specifications along with relevant building standards, requirements and specifications.
Rubbish Collection
15. At all times while the use continues, waste containers shall be maintained in a clean and tidy state and shall be emptied and the waste removed from the site on a regular basis.
16. Waste bins are to be screened within an enclosed bin storage area, in accordance with Plan No. 3335-1.
Access, Roads, Landscaping and Lighting
17. Vehicle crossover to the development site is to be located in accordance with Plan No. 3335-1 Rev B and constructed in accordance with Plan No. CMDG-R-042 Rev B. Existing crossover to the development site is to be removed and kerbing and channelling reinstated. The landowner shall be responsible for construction and maintenance of the vehicle crossover from the road carriageway to the property boundary and for obtaining any approvals that may be required and for complying with the applicable designs and standards.
18. Vehicle manoeuvring areas must be provided on-site in accordance approved Plan No. 3335-7, Vehicle Manoeuvring Template.
19. Provide a total of 13 car parking spaces on the site.
Advice: The Department of Transport and Main Roads requires one car parking space nearest the Hutton Street frontage of the site be designated for staff use only (refer Attachment 2).
20. All carparking spaces and driveway areas are to be sealed with an approved impervious surface. Surfacing shall consist of either patterned, reinforced concrete, concrete pavers, segmental clay pavers, asphaltic hotmix or two coat (primerseal/seal) bitumen seal.
21. Landscaped areas are to be provided at the Hutton Street frontage of the site, as shown on approved Plan No. 3335-1, Site Plan.
22. All landscaping, streetscaping, vehicular access, parking, roads, bikeways, footpaths, street lighting, parks, street plantings, street furniture and related items must comply with (i) the development approval conditions, (ii) any relevant provisions in the planning scheme for the area, (iii) Council’s standard designs for such work where such designs exist (iv) Schedule 2: “Standards for Roads, Car Parking, Access and Manoeuvring Areas” (v) any relevant Australian Standard that applies to that type of work and (vi) any alternative specifications that Council has agreed to in writing and which the developer must ensure do not conflict with any requirements imposed by any applicable laws and standards.
23. Services and infrastructure required in connection with the establishment of the approved development must be provided at no cost to Council.
24. Any damage to roads and infrastructure that is attributable to the progress of works on the site or vehicles associated with the development of the site, must be repaired to Council’s satisfaction or the cost of repairs paid to Council.
Avoiding Nuisance
25. Lighting of the site, including any security lighting, shall be such that the lighting intensity does not exceed 8.0 lux at a distance of 1.5 metres from the site at any property boundary.
26. All lighting shall be directed or shielded so as to ensure that no glare directly affects nearby properties.
27. Any airconditioning, generator, refrigeration, pump, exhaust, fans, processing or other equipment must be acoustically screened to ensure noise levels do not exceed 5dB above the background noise level.
28. Construct and maintain a 1.8 metre high acoustic fence along the entire length of the north-east (side), south-west (side) and north-east (rear) boundaries.
Advertising Signs
29. Any proposed advertising devices shall be subject to a further development application and planning approval unless the advertising devices are in accordance with the exempt or self assessable requirements of the relevant Council planning scheme.
Character
30. All new buildings shall be in keeping with the character and style of the existing church style building on the site through: a. The use of like materials in their construction; b. The use of complimentary colours to the existing building; c. The use of rooflines of a similar pitch to the existing building; and d. The use of new materials in the construction of the building.
Note: this condition amends plans 3335-4 Rev A and 3335-5 Rev A. Amended plans to be lodged with council to demonstrate compliance prior to building approval is required.
Infrastructure Contributions
31. You shall pay to Council the adopted infrastructure charge of $54,750.00 prior to construction commencing.
No Cost to Council
32. The developer is responsible for meeting all costs associated with the approved development unless there is specific agreement by other parties, including the Council, to meeting those costs.
33. All civil and related work shall be designed and supervised by RPEQ Registered Professional Engineers of Queensland (RPEQ) who are competent in the construction of the works.
Use
34. All development approval conditions related to the establishment of the approved development must be fulfilled prior to any approved use commencing.
End of Conditions
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Body of Report:
Refer to Attachment 1.
Consultation (internal/external):
- Department of Transport and Main Roads (Concurrence Agency)
- Ken Ryan and Associates Pty Ltd and Lou Scarpato Futureproof Strategies as part of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING ALLIANCE (Consultant)
- MRC Engineering Department (Internal)
Risk Assessment (Legal, Financial, Political etc.):
The applicant has appeal rights under SPA against any decision of Council.
Policy Implications:
The application generally accords with the Policy position of the Bungil Shire Planning Scheme.
Financial Resource Implications:
Any conditions imposed will be at the cost of the applicant.
Link to Corporate Plan:
Corporate Plan 2009-2013 — 8.3.1(a) Regulate and control development in a consistent and responsible manner that enhances the lifestyle of our community whilst promoting sustainable development.
Supporting Documentation:
1View |
Body of Report |
D12/10483 |
2View |
DTMR Amended Response |
D12/10237 |
3View |
Trunk Infrastructure Report |
D12/10484 |
4View |
Development Plans |
D12/10261 |
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