DECEMBER 2019 INFORMATION BULLETIN

www.wyalkatchem.wa.gov.au LIST OF ITEMS

1. Status Report as at 12 December 2019

2. Application for Exploration License 70-5318

3. Bushfire Volunteers Heritage and Education Centre

4. Ammendments to Bushfires Regulations Council makes a number of decisions at its monthly ordinary meeting of Council. In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 5.41(c) the function of the CEO is to; Cause council decisions to be implemented. The purpose of the Shire of Wyalkatchem Council Meeting Status report is to provide Council’s with a progress status and actions performed to date, as well as anticipated completion dates. The presentation of the status report is effective from the August 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting. Actions and status updates since the last status report are indicated in bold. Items that have been reported as completed will be removed in future reports.

SHIRE OF WYALKATCHEM COUNCIL MEETING STATUS REPORT AS AT 12 NOVEMBER 2019

MINUTE DETAIL REPONSIBLE STATUS / COMMENTS ANTICIPATED REFERNCE OFFICER COMPLETION DATE OMC – That Council agrees to donate the Council received CEO Letter send to CEACA requesting In Progress 20/9/2018 Building Permit fees associated with CEACA Seniors confirmation of Council members’ 122/2018 Housing Project subject to all other CEACA Council agreement to refund Building fees members agree to the same undertaking. and notification to refund to CEACA building fees received. Confirmation of other LG arrangements discussed at recent CEACA meeting. LG to advise CEACA executive on position. Pending notification

OMC – 18/10/2018 4. That the Chief Executive Officer commence the 4. CEO 4. Noted. Process to commence 4. Pending 143/2018 process of re-instatement of the Bush Fire Advisory Committee.

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OMC – That Council approve the placing of a relocated donga 20/12/2018 style building at lot 411 Butlin St, Wyalkatchem with 184/2018 the following conditions:

a. The building be used as overnight 1. MCS 1. Noted 1. In Progress accommodation for D&D Transport employees

b. That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive Officer to determine the 2. Noted. No submissions have been application following advertisement of the 2. CEO received. Advice of determination 2. In progress conditional approval and notify the applicant of application in progress. in writing of the determination of the application OMC – That Council: 21/2/2019 (20/2019) 2. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to replace CEO/ 2. Noted. Species of verge street 2. Pending the removed street verge trees with a more MOW tree to be determined. suitable native species of verge street tree at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer within 2018/2019 budgeted funds. OMC – Permission to Collection Native Flora 23/9/2019 127/2019 That the matter lay on the table pending further CEO Correspondence sent to Mrs Taylor In Progress information. and Mrs Poli requesting additional information

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OMC – 23/9/2019 That Council; 133/2019 1. Accepts the Tender submitted by Contract Aquatic Services as the most advantageous Tender to form a Contract. 2. Delegates the formation of the Contract to the 2. CEO 2. Contract currently being finalised. 2. In Progress Chief Executive Officer, subject to any variations (of a minor nature) prior to entry to Contract. 3. CEO/ PRES 3. Pending finalisation of contract. 3. Pending 3. Authorise the Shire President and Chief Executive Officer to executive the agreement and affix the Shire’s seal. OMC – That Council pursuant to Section 5.38 of the Local 21/10/2019 Government Act 1995; 148/2019 2. Endorses Ms Dayman’s overall rating of ‘Meets 2. PRES Noted, letter to be written to Ms 2. Pending Performance Requirements’ Dayman of advice of performance review 4. Authorise the Shire President to commence discussions with the Chief Executive Officers 4. PRES Noted, to commence after shire’s 4. Pending in establishing and agreeing to Key priorities has been established as Performance Indicators for the next 12 part of development of SCP and months to be endorsed by Council. CBP

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OMC – That Council 21/11/2019 1. Applies Section 6.26(2)(g) of the Local 1. CEO 1. Noted – Concession to be 1. Pending 157/2019 Government Act 1995 to the property at 44 applied and Refund to be Wilson Street, Wyalkatchem owned by the processed Returned Services League of Australia WA Branch Inc.

2. That the rate exemption for the property at 44 2. CEO 2. Noted, Correspondence to be sent 2. Pending Wilson Street, Wyalkatchem is granted for a to Returned Services league of period of three (3) years effective 1 July 2019. Australia WA Branch Inc. advising on the outcome. 3. That the rate exemption is only applicable 3. CEO while the premises and land is owned by the 3. Noted. To be included in the 3. Pending Returned Services League of Australia WA advice correspondence Branch and used exclusively for charitable purpose and will cease if the premises or land is used for any commercial activity or gain.

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OMC – That Council makes the following appointing under 21/11/2019 section 38 of the Bush Fire Act 1954 158/2019 1. That Mr Trent Tyler be appointed as the Shire 1. CEO 1. Noted, letter of appointment 1. Complete of Wyalkatchem Chief Bush Fire Control Officer. sent. 2. That Mr Marcus Reilly be appointed as the 2. CEO 2. Noted, letter of appointment 2. Complete Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer. sent. 3. That the following be appointed as Shire of 3. CEO 3. Noted, letter of appointment 3. Complete Wyalkatchem Fire Control Officer; sent. • Dennis Reid, • Ray Reid, • James Ryan, • Trent Tyler, • Ian Jones, • Marcus Reilly

• Claire Trenorden

• Les Vidovich

4. That the following be appointed as Dual Fire 4. CEO 4. Complete Control Officer under section 40 of the Bush 4. Noted, letter of appointment /

Fire Act 1954 for the following shires; endorsement sent to applicable

1. - Marcus Reilly and Ian Local Governments

Jones

2. – Trent Tyler

3. – Dennis Reid, Ray Reid

and James Ryan

4. - Dennis Reid, Ray

Reid, James Ryan, Trent Tyler 5. - Dennis Reid, Ray Reid and James Ryan 6. - Trent Tyler, Marcus Reilly and Ian Jones

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OMC – That Council; 21/11/2019 1. Appoints Mr Stephen Crute, Shire of Cunderdin 1. CEO 1. Noted, letter endorsing 1. Complete 159/2019 Fire Control Officers as Dual Fire Control appointments sent to the Shire of Officers for the Shire of Cunderdin and Shire of Cunderdin Wyalkatchem. 2. That the appointment of the above officer 2. CEO 2. Noted, letter endorsing conditions 2. Complete excludes the ability of issuing permits to sent to the Shire of Cunderdin landholders without prior consent from the Shire of Wyalkatchem in writing. OMC – That Council; 21/11/2019 1. Appoints Mr Stephen Crute, Shire of Dowerin 1. CEO 1. Noted, letter endorsing 1. Complete 160/2019 Fire Control Officers as Dual Fire Control appointments sent to the Shire Officers for the Shire of Dowerin and Shire of of Dowerin Wyalkatchem. 2. CEO 2. Noted, letter endorsing conditions 2. Complete 2. That the appointment of the above officer sent to the Shire of Dowerin excludes the ability of issuing permits to landholders without prior consent from the OMC – That Council; 21/11/2019 1. Appoints Mr Tim York, Shire of Tammin Fire 1. CEO 1. Noted, letter endorsing 1. Complete 161/2019 Control Officers as Dual Fire Control Officers for appointments sent to the Shire the Shire of Tammin and Shire of Wyalkatchem. of Dowerin

2. That the appointment of the above officer 2. CEO 2. Noted, letter endorsing conditions 2. Complete excludes the ability of issuing permits to sent to the Shire of Dowerin landholders without prior consent from the Shire of Wyalkatchem in writing.

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OMC – That Council; 21/11/2019 1. Approves, by ABSOLUTE MAJORITY, to 1. CEO 1. Noted, Written Authority to be 1. Pending 164/2019 DELEGATE the local government functions as completed. detailed in attachment 10.2.2 under the Bush Fire Act 1954 section 40 to the Chief Executive Officer.

2. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to update 2. CEO/ 2. Noted, Delegation Register to be 2. Pending the delegation register, adopted February 2018, GEO updated to include delegation 3.1.12 – Appoint Dual Bush Fire Control Officers. OMC – That Council 21/11/2019 1. Nominate Cr Holdsworth and Cr Davies as 1. CEO/ 1. Noted – Nomination details 1. Complete 164/2019 members of the Shire’s Development GEO submitted Assessment Panel; and

2. Nominate Cr Gamble and Cr Garner as 2. CEO/ 2. Noted – Nomination details 2. Complete alternative members of the Shire’s GEO submitted Development Assessment Panel.

OMC – Locked Standpipes 21/11/2019 Ms Dayman to explore the configurations of the CEO Noted. Solution being discussed In Progress 15.2.1 locked Standpipes further in order to find a way to with MOW. resolve the issue. Discussions highlighted a need to assess the out of town standpipe locks and solutions to access.

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Architects on-board: Bushfire Volunteers Heritage and Education Center another step closer

bushfire.org.au/architects-on-board-bushfire-volunteers-heritage-and-education-center-another-step-closer/

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Members will recall that as part of our exciting plan for a big future, Bushfire Volunteers published this Market Sounding document on 6 November, inviting discussion from Local Governments, Companies and Philanthropists who might like to donate land and/or premises as partners in what we called our Ambitious plan for world-leading Bushfire Volunteers Heritage and Education Centre.

Frankly, we were overwhelmed by the response and have continued to have a number of new expressions of interest from various potential partners ever since.

And some of those discussions are moving very, very quickly to the point where we needed to take the next step and secure professional design help and published Can you help? Architect/Building designer needed.

1/2 Sponsor's message

Guess what? Only a couple of days later, we were contacted by an Architectural firm that was forwarded our post by a couple of our members. After spending a couple of hours with the owner of the firm this morning, we have agreed on a sponsorship deal that will deliver the help we need to design and cost a truly world-leading heritage museum, educational, training and administration center for WA’s incredible Bushfire Volunteers.

Our network of volunteers and, importantly, those who have their backs, is simply amazing!

More details to come, but we were very excited about the support we are attracting for the big bold future we’ve been forced to embrace and simply can’t wait to share the next milestone.

Note: The Bushfire Volunteers State committee will consider the location and facility options that have already been offered this weekend.

Sponsor's message

2/2 Government of � Department of Fire & Emergency Services [)epartm ntFl19 of & DFESEmergencyStrvlcta

Our Ref: Your Ref:

Shire of Wyalkatchem Attn: Chief Executive Officer PO Box 224 WYALKATCHEM WA 6485

Dear Chief Executive Officer

RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE BUSH FIRES REGULATIONS 1954-TOTAL FIRE BAN EXEMPTIONS

On 26 July 2019, DFES provided correspondence to all Local Governments in relation to the proposed amendments to the Bush Fires Regulations 1954 specifically the inclusion of certain activities within the regulations, so that they can be undertaken on a TFB declared day without the need to formally apply for an exemption, providing all prescribed conditions are followed.

The amended regulations came into effect on 5th November 2019. For your information please find enclosed a copy of the conditions for the following activities that have now been prescribed within the regulations:

• Blasting • Fireworks • Gas Flaring • Hot Work • Road Work (grading and bituminising) • Off-road Activity • Catering Activity

Further information in relation to the changes, FAQ's and online notification requirements for exemption holders can be found on the DFES website.

All other activities will still be subject to the current exemption application process, all details regarding this process can be found on the DFES website https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/index.html.

Please direct any enquiries through to the Regulation and Compliance Team via email [email protected] or telephone 08 9395 9948.

Yours sincerely SHIRE OF WYALKATCHll:M RECEIVED

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