9Th February 2010 Ordinary Council Meeting

9th February 2010 Ordinary Council Meeting

Meeting Commences 9:00am

Prayer

Apologies

Declaration of Interests

Minutes • Ordinary Council Meeting held on 19th January 2010 • Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group Meeting held on 15th January, 2010

Business Arising from Minutes

Environment & Operations 1. Proposed new permit to occupy – Lot 85 on SB682, Cassidy Creek, 2369 Kirknie Road, Kirknie – Department of Environment and Resource Management. 2. Permanent road closure – George Road – S, J & M Rapisarda Pty Ltd. 3. Road opening at Kilrie Road and Loram Road intersection. 4. Environmental levy application – BBIFMAC. 5. Permanent road closure – Plantation Avenue – E. Moloney. 6. Development application for reconfiguring Lots – 387 Waterview Road, Brandon – Graham Morris. 7. Surrender of permit to occupy 44/2992 and issue of replacement permit – Lot 1 PER 2992, property number 7848, Plantation Creek – Groves and Clark – Summers. 8. Development application for reconfiguring a Lot – Bruce Highway, McDesme, Old Home Hill and Ayr-Dalbeg Roads, Ayr – Surewater Pty Ltd. 9. Development application for reconfiguring a Lot – 159 Piralko Road, Giru – David Hannon. 10. Surrender of permit to occupy 44-2999 and issue of replacement permit – Lot 1 PER 2999, property number 7838, Plantation Creek – Groves & Clark – Blakoe. 11. Written representations on a development permit issued on 15th December, 2009 – 105 Munro Street, Ayr – Nola Bosch. 12. Surrender of permit to occupy 4134 and issue of replacement permit – Lot 1 PER 4134, The Esplanade, Jerona – Department of Environment and Resource Management – Fyhn.

Corporate & Community Services 1. Hire of Burdekin Memorial Hall – Request for waiving of fees. 2. Burdekin Cruisers Car Club’s “Burdekin Auto Fest”.

Correspondence for Information

Notices Of Motion

DP Mulcahy, Director of Corporate and Community Services - 1. That in accordance with Section 236A of the Local Government Act, the Council authorises the payment of remuneration to mayor, deputy and councillors on the same percentage basis as 2009 in respect of the current remuneration schedule set out by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal: noting that the purpose of the remuneration is to cover the cost of attendance (excluding expenses) at “Council business” (as defined in the Expenses Reimbursement Policy for Councillors adopted on 23 September 2008); and further noting that payment of remuneration is to take effect from 1 January, 2010. Cr. LA. McLaughlin - 2. That following consultation with the Home Hill Centenary Committee and the Inkerman Community, Council notify the Department of Transport and Main Roads that they do not wish to proceed with the relocation or refurbishment of the former Inkerman State School Single Teachers residence.

Urgent Business

General Business 10:00am Launch of Burdekin Community Transport Plan and Community Bus Service - “Silver Link Shuttle”.

10:45am Presentation by Brian Arnold, CEO and Mr John Quirke, Small Business Field Officer, North Queensland Small Business Development Centre.

In Committee Discussions 1. Discussion on Budget Timetable

BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL

MINUTES - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 19TH JANUARY, 2010

Held in John Drysdale Chamber Commencing at 9.00am

CLAUSE 1 ATTENDANCE

Crs. McLaughlin (Mayor), L. Loizou (Deputy Mayor), T.P. List, M.J. Haynes, E. Gazziola, R.H. Lewis, P.M. Dalle Cort.

Mr. K. Holt - Chief Executive Officer Mr. T.G. Williams - Director Environment and Operations Mr. M. Pearce - Planning Assistant Mr. M. Ingle - Acting Manager Technical Services Mr. T. Vacarro - Manager Economic and Community Development

Miss. S. Cronin - Minutes Clerk .

CLAUSE 2 MEETING PRAYER

The meeting prayer was delivered by Cr. Loizou. .

CLAUSE 3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

The Mayor called for declarations of interest.

No declarations of interest were identified. .

CLAUSE 4 MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 15TH DECEMBER, 2009 RECEIVED

Moved Cr. Haynes, seconded Cr. List that the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 15th December, 2009 be received as a true and correct record.

CARRIED Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 19th January, 2010

CLAUSE 5 MINUTES OF BURDEKIN CULTURAL COMPLEX BOARD INCORPORATED MEETING HELD ON 9TH NOVEMBER, 2009 RECEIVED AND ADOPTED

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gazziola that the minutes of the Burdekin Cultural Complex Board Incorporated Meeting held on 9th November, 2009 be received.

CARRIED

Moved Cr. List, seconded Cr. Lewis that the minutes of the Burdekin Cultural Complex Board Incorporated Meeting held on 9th November, 2009 be adopted.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 6 MINUTES OF BURDEKIN ROAD SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 25TH NOVEMBER, 2009 RECEIVED AND ADOPTED

Moved Cr. Haynes, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that the minutes of the Burdekin Road Safety Advisory Committee Meeting held on 25th November, 2009 be received.

CARRIED

Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. Loizou that the minutes of the Burdekin Road Safety Advisory Committee Meeting held on 25th November, 2009 be adopted.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 7 MINUTES OF BURDEKIN SHIRE YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 7TH DECEMBER, 2009 RECEIVED AND ADOPTED

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Gazziola that the minutes of the Burdekin Shire Youth Council Meeting held on 7th December, 2009 be received.

CARRIED

Moved Cr. List, seconded Cr. Haynes that the minutes of the Burdekin Shire Youth Council Meeting held on 7th December, 2009 be adopted.

CARRIED

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CLAUSE 8 MINUTES OF BURDEKIN BE ACTIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 9TH DECEMBER, 2009 RECEIVED AND ADOPTED

Moved Cr. Dalle Cort, seconded Cr. List that the minutes of the Burdekin Be Active Advisory Committee Meeting held on 9th December, 2009 be received.

CARRIED

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Lewis that the minutes of the Burdekin Be Active Advisory Committee Meeting held on 9th December, 2009 be adopted.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 9 MINUTES OF BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP MEETING HELD ON 18TH DECEMBER, 2009 RECEIVED

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gazziola that the minutes of the Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group Meeting held on 18th December, 2009 be received.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 10 COUNCIL LISTS PROJECTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR NATURAL DISASTER RESILIENCE PROGRAM (I-ASO) , (I-DEO)

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Loizou that the following six projects be submitted for funding under the Natural Disaster Resilience Program.

1. Meals on Wheels Generator 2. Provision of flood protection to SES building Giru 3. Guardian Control Centre Software for Disaster Management 4. Meerkat System for early detection of Tsunami's and other disasters 5. Jerona Helipad 6. Groper Creek Helipad

CARRIED

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CLAUSE 11 MINUTES OF BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP MEETING HELD ON 18TH DECEMBER, 2009 ADOPTED

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gazziola that the minutes of the Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group Meeting held on 18th December, 2009 be adopted with the foregoing addition.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 12 OPERATING STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 2009 RECEIVED

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. List that the Operating Statement for the period ending 31st December, 2009 be received.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 13 CAPITAL PROJECTS MONTHLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 2009 RECEIVED

Moved Cr. Haynes, seconded Cr. Loizou that the Capital Projects Monthly Report for the period ending 31st December, 2009 be received.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 14 COUNCIL SUPPORTS APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) PROGRAM IN RESPECT OF FUNDING ROUND ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 2009 (I-ASO)

935142 - 03-08-05 - Cr T P List, Chairman RADF Committee - Regional arts development fund applications for half year ended 31 December, 2009.

Moved Cr. Dalle Cort, seconded Cr. Gazziola that Council supports the following applications for funding under the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program in respect of the funding round ended 31st December, 2009:

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Applicant Project Letter Requested Recommended No Funding Funding Lower Burdekin Celtic To employ tutor, Craig Johnston to 930855 $476 $476 Dancing Association conduct a highland dancing workshop. Burdekin Singers & Towards cost of hiring a professional 930217 $6,950 $5,800 Theatre Co lighting engineer for the production of their musical “Annie”. Burdekin Woodcrafts To employ tutor, Neil Scobie to conduct 930214 $1,835 $1,600 Association Inc workshop in woodturning and carving. Burdekin Potters Inc To employ tutor, Lindy Smith to conduct 930216 $1,170 $1,170 a workshop in Oribe, the Japanese style of ceramics decoration. Burdekin Water Festival Employ tutor from Flying Arts to conduct 930011 $1,720 $1,630 Committee workshop for teenagers in textile and design in an effort to grow the Wearable Art Event. Zaro Cultural Gallery Employ artist, Joey Laifoo to conduct 930012 $4,300 $4,300 workshops in Torres Strait Islander lino carving art and printmaking. Burdekin Patchwork & Employ tutor, Robin Ginn to conduct 929445 $1,082 $1,082 Quilters Guild workshop in the skills and techniques of “scattered tiles”. Totals $17,533 $16,058

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 15 COUNCIL APPROVES REQUEST TO CHANGE EXISTING APPROVAL - 40 BURSTALL ROAD, AYR - PERCMAREE PTY LTD (I-PLANDEV)

935109 - Sub 08-64 - Mr S Great, Manager Planning & Development - Report - Form 2 development application - Request to change or cancel a condition of approval - 40 Burstall Road, Ayr - Percmaree Pty Ltd.

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gazziola that Council approves the request to change an existing approval at 40 Burstall Road, Ayr (Lot 33 RP702289 Parish of Antill County of Gladstone) subject to the following changes:

RECONFIGURING A LOT

1. Condition 1.1(a) (i) be amended as follows;

The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:- (a) (i) the approved Proposal Plan EC-001 02 (A1) Revision D and EC-001 04 (A1) Revision C

2. Condition 1.5 ii) & iii) be amended as follows;

ii) The measures required by i) above will not affect the lot layout or dimensions hereby approved by the approved plan Proposal Plan EC-001

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04 (A1) Revision C

iii) The developer is to provide a barrier along Burstall Road along the entire frontage of each proposed lot in Stage 1. The barrier is to be: z 1.8 metres in height; z Constructed from suitable material to mitigate impacts generated by adjoining agricultural activities, eg timber, colour bond steel or other acceptable material.

3. Condition 8.1 be amended as follows;

The developer will upgrade Burstall Road, Beach Road and the proposed new roads as shown on Plan EC-001 02 (A1) Revision D. In particular;

4. Condition 8.1 b) i) and iii) be amended as follows;

Proposed new internal unnamed roads i) provide stand-up kerbing and channelling on both sides for the full length of the proposed roads 1, 2, and 3 with the minimum distance of 8.2m between faces of kerb.

iii) a minimum footpath width of 4m is to be provided at the proposed cul-de-sac in road 3

5. Condition 8.1 d) i) be amended as follows;

Temporary turnarounds i) Construct temporary bitumen turnarounds at the end of proposed new roads 1 and 2. (Refer to plan No. EC-001 04 Revision C ).

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 16 COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING A LOT - JACK ROAD AND GORDON ROAD, COLEVALE - PETER TOOMEY (I-PLANDEV)

935124 - Sub 09-53 - Mr S Great, Manager Planning & Development - Report - Development application for reconfiguring a Lot - Jack Road and Gordon Road, Colevale - Peter Toomey.

Moved Cr. Dalle Cort, seconded Cr. Haynes that Council approves the development application for reconfiguring a lot (Boundary Realignment) at Jack Road and Gordon Road, Colevale (Lot 6 on SP116065 & Lot 13 on RP735150, Parish of Jarvisfield, County of Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:

GENERAL

1.1 The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all rates and charges in arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the application, are paid in full.

1.2 Pay the sum of $47-80 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23-90 per lot to be levied on the Council by the Department of Environment &

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Resource Management for each new valuation.

ROADWORKS

2. The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be the owner’s responsibility and to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.

PROPOSAL PLAN

3. The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:- (a) (i) the proposed Cleve McGuane plans numbered 28501-1; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council.

Except where modified by the conditions of approval and any approval issued there under; and (b) any approval issued under this approval; and (c) any development permit for operational works relating to the reconfiguring of a lot.

PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES

4. If any existing public utility service including telephone, electricity, water, sewerage or gas needs to be altered or relocated to complete the reconfiguration the developer must bear the cost of alteration or relocation.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 17 COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING A LOT - 255, 395 MCDESME ROAD AND 276 KILRIE ROAD, MCDESME - JOSEPH SAID (I-PLANDEV)

935125 - Sub 09-51 - Mr S Great, Manager Planning & Development - Report - Development application for reconfiguring a Lot - 255, 395 McDesme Road and 276 Kilrie Road, McDesme - Joseph Said.

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gazziola that Council approves the development application for reconfiguring a lot (Boundary Realignment) at 255, 395 McDesme Road and 276 Kilrie Road, McDesme (Lots 4&6 on SP196420 & Lot 8 on SP185664, Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:

GENERAL

1.1 The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all rates and charges in arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the application, are paid in full.

1.2 Pay the sum of $71-70 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23-90 per lot to be levied on the Council by the Department of Environment & Resource Management for each new valuation.

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1.3 Demonstrate that the proposed lots have adequate land for the application of on-site sewage effluent by providing a site assessment report of the proposal in accordance with the requirements of the On-Site Sewerage Code and AS/NZS 1547:2000.

ROADWORKS

2. The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be the owner’s responsibility and to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.

PROPOSAL PLAN

3. The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:- (a) (i) the proposed Cleve McGuane plans numbered 28283-2; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council;

PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 18 COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING A LOT - OLD CLARE ROAD, AYR - FRANK WEBBER (I-PLANDEV)

935126 - Sub 09-52 - Mr S Great, Manager Planning & Development - Report - Development application for reconfiguring a Lot - Old Clare Road, Ayr - Frank Webber.

Moved Cr. Dalle Cort, seconded Cr. Lewis that Council approves the development application for reconfiguring a lot (Boundary realignment) on Old Clare Road, McDesme (Lots 4 & 7 on SP227224, Parish of Jarvisfield, County of Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:

GENERAL

1. The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all rates and charges in arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the application, are paid in full.

2. Pay the sum of $47-80 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23-90 per

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lot to be levied on the Council by the Department of Environment & Resource Management for each new valuation.

ROADWORKS

3. The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be the owner’s responsibility and to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer; .

PROPOSAL PLAN

4. The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:- (a) (i) the proposed Cleve McGuane Surveys Pty Ltd numbered 28465-2; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council;

PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES

5. If any existing public utility service including telephone, electricity, water, sewerage or gas needs to be altered or relocated to complete the reconfiguration the developer must bear the cost of alteration or relocation.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 19 COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING A LOT - 1 ANN STREET, AYR - SHAUN EISEL (I-PLANDEV)

935128 - Sub 09-50 - Mr S Great, Manager Planning & Development - Report - Development application for reconfiguring a Lot - 1 Ann Street, Ayr - Shaun Eisel.

Moved Cr. List, seconded Cr. Gazziola that Council approves the development application for reconfiguring a lot (Subdivision) at 1 Ann Street, Ayr (Lot 61 on RP711846 Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:

GENERAL

1.1 The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all rates and charges in arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the application, are paid in full;

1.2 Pay the sum of $47-80 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23.90 per lot to be levied on the Council by the Department of Environment & Resource Management for each new valuation.

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ROADWORKS

2. The construction of a 4 metre minimum width crossover in the existing kerb and channel to give access to proposed lot 2 and reinstatement of the kerb at the existing crossover in Elizabeth Street is to be the owner’s responsibility and whole cost with all work to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.

PROPOSAL PLAN

3. The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:- (a) (i) the proposed Jensen Bowers plan numbered E.5958-01 Issue C; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council;

TIME FOR COMPLIANCE

4. Unless otherwise specified by these conditions, the conditions must be complied with prior to approval of the Plan of Survey.

PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES

5. If any existing public utility service including telephone, electricity, water, sewerage or gas needs to be altered or relocated to complete the reconfiguration; the developer must bear the cost of alteration or relocation.

OPERATIONAL WORKS

6. Where operational works are required to be carried out for the reconfiguration, the developer must, within a period of two years from the date of this permit and prior to the commencement of any work, lodge with Council an application for a development permit for operational works. As part of such application, the developer must submit:-

(a) detailed and complete engineering drawings and specifications of the proposed works prepared by a civil engineer, who is both registered under the Professional Engineer’s Act 2002 and is a current Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland; and

(b) a certificate from the engineer who prepared the drawings stating that the design and specifications have been prepared in accordance with these conditions, relevant Council Codes and Planning Scheme Policies and the relevant Australian Standard Codes of Practice.

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

7. The developer must prior to release of formal Plan of Survey submit a letter from Ergon Energy (or other suitable entity) stating that satisfactory

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arrangements have been made with it for the provision of an electricity supply to the subdivision.

SEWERAGE SUPPLY WORKS INTERNAL

8.1 The applicant must provide a separate sewer connection to proposed Lot 2. The full cost of such connections shall be the responsibility of the applicant;

8.2 An inspection point shall be required on the existing house drain servicing the dwelling on proposed Lot 1. The location of the proposed inspection point shall be immediately inside proposed Lot 1 and shall extend to the surface;

8.3 The existing house drain to proposed Lot 1 shall be physically located. If the drain is not completely in proposed Lot 1 with a minimum of 500mm clearance of the proposed boundary, it shall be relocated to provide such clearance.

WATER SUPPLY WORKS INTERNAL

9.1 The applicant will be required to provide a separate water connection to proposed Lot 2. The full cost of such connection shall be the responsibility of the applicant;

9.2 The applicant must provide a certified statement from a licensed plumber that no existing interconnecting water supply plumbing crosses the boundaries between the proposed lots.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 20 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION

1. 931867 * MF-01 Australian Red Cross - Brisbane

2008/2009 Annual Queensland Highlights for work undertaken by Red Cross.

2. 931868 * MF-01 & 01-06-04 Hon Andrew Fraser MP - Treasurer of Queensland - Member for Mount Coot-tha

Finalised future structure for Queensland Rail.

3. 931869 * 03-08-20 & MF-01 Jan McLucas

What You Think Forum report - Regional Youth Issues.

4. 932813 * 01-08-01 Queensland Health - Brisbane

Queensland's Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 amended.

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5. 932814 * MF-01 Hon Anna Bligh MP - Premier of Queensland

Changes to Integrity Act 2009 to commence 1 January 2010.

6. 932815 * MF-17 Zonta Club Burdekin Inc

Thank you letter for sponsorship of the Zonta Area 5 Conference.

7. 932816 * MF-20 & MF-26 & 02-02-04 Hon Kate Jones MP - Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability

Negotiations between Department of Environment and Resource Management, Wetland and Grassland Foundation and Australian Government - Cromarty Wetlands.

8. 932949 * 03-08-11F & 01-08-01 Australian Government - Attorney-General's Department - Criminal Justice Division - Crime Prevention Section

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 - Non-Government Funding Round December 2009 - Expressions of Interest close 1st February, 2010.

9. 933227 * 03-08-29 Kel Hawthorn

National Walk Safely to School Day - Friday 7th May, 2010.

10. 933579 * 03-08-11M Local Government Association of Queensland Inc. - LGAQ

Economic and Regional Development Conference 2010 - 10-12 February, 2010 - Cairns.

11. 933581 * 01-07-08 Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) - QLD VIC NSW & WA

Invitation to partner with the Year of Women in Local Government.

12. 933965 * 01-08-13 & MF-19 Department of the Premier and Cabinet - Brisbane

Nominations open for the award of the Public Service Medal in the Australian Honours System.

13. 933966 * 01-10-25 & MF-01 Department of Education Training and the Arts - Brisbane

Announcement of new departmental boundaries and listing of Regional Directors.

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14. 934048 * 03-08-11F & 03-08-11T Department of Tourism Regional Development and Industry (prev State Development) - Brisbane

Application for funding under 2009-2010 Minor Tourism Infrastructure Grant scheme for the Plantation Park Facilities Upgrade Project unsuccessful.

15. 934049 * 03-08-11G Office of Clean Energy

Commonwealth Solar Flagships Program.

16. 934113 * 01-01-06 Lower Burdekin Water Futures

Burdekin Water Forum to be held 15-16 February, 2010.

17. 934708 * 01-07-08 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc - LGAQ

Local Government Infrastructure and Planning Symposium 2010 - 22 to 25 March, 2010 - Brisbane.

18. 934874 * 01-07-08 & 02-02-03 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc. - LGAQ

Proposal - New Local Government Act (annual workshop for all elected members and Chief Executive Officer) - 15th February, 2010 - Townsville.

19. 935073 * MF-14 & 01-05-02 Hon Stephen Robertson MP - Minister for Natural Resources, Mines & Energy & Minister for Trade

Seeking confirmation of support for implementation of Queensland Solar Hot Water Program.

20. 935074 * MF-16 & 01-07-11 & 02-02-04 & 04-04-03A Hon Desley Boyle MP - Minister for Local Government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

Current approved projects funded by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning with completion dates to 30th June, 2010.

21. 935075 * 03-08-20 & MF-16 & MF-21 & 03-08-20A Department of Communities - Brisbane & Townsville

Approved funding - Annual Burdekin Band Festival.

22. 935076 * MF-01 Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian

Children's book - How Australian Kids See the World.

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23. 935077 * MF-01 Hon Jason Clare MP - Parliamentary Secretary for Employment

Keep Australia Working Committee for Townsville-Thuringowa Priority Employment Area now established.

24. 935078 * MF-01 Department of Infrastructure and Planning - Queensland Government.

Queensland Government implementing two-staged improvement strategy aimed to minimise number of drownings and immersion injuries of children in Queensland pools.

25. 935079 * MF-11 Hon Desley Boyle MP - Minister for Local Government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

Release of exposure draft of Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2009.

26. 935192 * 01-07-09 North Queensland Local Government Association - NQLGA Executive

Correspondence from North Queensland Local Government Association - Welcoming new doctors to communities.

27. 935285 * 01-10-26 & MF-07 & MF-16 Queensland Public Health Forum - QPHF

Smart Buys for Local Government; Creating Active Communities using the Australian Government Infrastructure Funding Seminar.

28. 935286 * MF-19 & MF-02 & 01-07-13 IPWEAQ - Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia - QLD

Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia Queensland 2010 Engineering Excellence Awards invitation.

29. 935287 * MF-01 Dr Gillian Ette

Appreciation letter to Council for local hospitality.

30. 935288 * MF-01 Australian Employment Covenant

Introduction of Australian Employment Covenant.

31. 935289 * MF-01 & MF-15 Hon Anna Bligh MP - Premier of Queensland

Earth Hour 2010 - 8.30pm Saturday 27th March. .

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CLAUSE 21 COUNCIL APPROVES WAIVING CHARGES FOR REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS WITH GREENHOUSE EFFICIENT WATER HEATERS (A-PLANDEV) / (I-BLD)

Moved Cr. Dalle Cort, seconded Cr. Loizou that Burdekin Shire Council waives the charges for the replacement of electric water heaters with greenhouse efficient water heaters.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 22 COUNCIL APPROVES ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILLORS AT 2010 ECONOMIC AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE - 10TH-12TH FEBRUARY, 2010 - CAIRNS (I-DEV) , (I-SEC)

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gazziola that Council approves the attendance of Cr. McLaughlin and one other Councillor at the 2010 Economic and Regional Development Conference to be held from 10th-12th February, 2010 in Cairns.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 23 COUNCIL APPROVES ATTENDANCE OF CR. MCLAUGHLIN AT LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING SYMPOSIUM 2010 - 22ND TO 25TH MARCH, 2010 - BRISBANE

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Gazziola that Council approves the attendance of Cr. McLaughlin at the Local Government Infrastructure and Planning Symposium 2010 to be held in Brisbane from 22nd to 25th March, 2010.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 24 COUNCIL ADOPTS PLANS FOR MULTI TENANT SERVICE CENTRE (I-DEV)

Mr. Vacarro, Manager Economic and Community Development presented to Council the final plans for the Multi Tenant Service Centre.

Moved Cr. Dalle Cort, seconded Cr. List that Council adopts the plans for the Multi Tenant Service Centre as tabled by Manager Economic and Community Development, Mr. Vacarro.

CARRIED

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CLAUSE 25 COUNCIL ENDORSES CR. LOIZOU AS REPRESENTATIVE ON BURDEKIN REGIONAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (I-SEC)

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Haynes that Council endorses Cr. Loizou as its representative on the Burdekin Regional Management Committee which has been established to advise the State Government on fishing zones in the Burdekin area.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 26 COUNCIL BUDGETS EMERGENT WORKS UP TO $6,000 TO ALLOW RESTORATION OF SAND DUNES AT WUNJUNGA (I-BUD) , (I-DEO)

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that Council budgets emergent works up to $6,000 to allow restoration of the sand dunes at Wunjunga.

CARRIED

There being no further business the meeting closed at 11.35am.

These minutes were confirmed by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on the 9th February, 2010.

MAYOR .

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MINUTES - BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP MEETING HELD ON 15TH JANUARY, 2010

Held in John Drysdale Chamber Commencing at 12.00pm

CLAUSE 1 ATTENDANCE

Core Members Cr. Lyn McLaughlin - Chairman - Burdekin Shire Council Mr. Trevor Williams - Executive Officer Cr. Ross Lewis - Burdekin Shire Council Ms. Tracey Jensen - Manager Environment and Health, Burdekin Shire Council Mr. Bob Bermingham - Burdekin Community Association Mr. Wayne Preedy - Area Director, Emergency Management Queensland

Specialist Advisors Mr. Warren Bridson - Regional Director, Emerency Management Queensland Mr. John Winn - Deputy Local Controller, Burdekin State Emergency Services Mr. Allan Parravicini - Group Leader, Ayr State Emergency Services Mr. Russell Searle - Group Leader, Rita Island State Emergency Services Sergeant Ian Haughton - Queensland Police Service, Ayr Sergeant Steve Barton - Queensland Police Service, Giru Mr. Sam Stagnitti - Telstra Mrs. Sean O'Shea - Burdekin Community Association Mr. David Jackson - Lower Burdekin Newspaper Co Mr. Vince Papale - Volunteer Marine Rescue Burdekin Mr. Ted Bawden - Officer in Charge, Queensland Ambulance Service, Ayr Cr. Lou Loizou - Burdekin Shire Council

Minutes Clerk - Miss. Kylie Smith

Apologies for absences - Mr. Russell Wootton, Mr. Richard Creek, Mr. Gary Pappalardo, Mr. Anthony Cussons, Ms. Sue Collier, Ms. Jill Bozzetto, Mr. Ricardo Revolon, Mr. Steve Brennan, Mr. Ken Johnson, Ms. Leanne Jamieson and Mr. Liam Steger. .

CLAUSE 2 MINUTES OF BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP MEETING HELD ON 15TH DECEMBER, 2009 RECEIVED

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Ms. Jensen that the minutes of the Burdekin Shire Local Disaster Management Group meeting held on 15th December, 2009 be received subject to the following amendment:

Amendment to attendees list to reflect Mr. Wayne Preedy as a Core Group Member.

CARRIED Minutes - Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group Meeting - 15th January, 2010.

CLAUSE 3 THE COMMITTEE AGREES TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE MINISTER TO REQUEST A REVIEW OF THE NATURAL DISASTER RESILIENCE PROGRAM AND TO SIMPLIFY THE APPLICATION PROCESS (A-DEO)

Mr. Williams advised that a project list is still being compiled for funding through the Natural Disaster Resilience Program however due to the difficult application process it was noted that most projects would not meet the requirements.

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Ms. Jensen that the Committee agrees to write a letter to the Minister to request a review of the Natural Disaster Resilience Program and to simplify the application process.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 4 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH THE STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES SUBSIDY FUNDING FOR SIX NEW COMPUTERS TO SUPPORT BURDEKIN STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES (A-DEO) / (I-ASO)

Moved Mr. Preedy, seconded Mr. Bermingham that the Committee requests Council to submit application through the State Emergency Services Subsidy Funding for six new computers to support the Burdekin State Emergency Services.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 5 INWARD CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

933830 * 01-10-03 Emergency Management Queensland - Brisbane

Payment received - 2009-2010 State Emergency Service (SES) Annual Local Government Subsidy.

934623 * 01-10-03 Emergency Management Queensland - Northern Region

Transfer of old Rita Island SES Flood Boat to Charters Towers Pentland SES Group.

934637 * 01-10-03 & 01-10-09 Hon Jan McLucas - Labor Senator for Queensland

Telstra Emergency Communications Kits for Natural Disasters.

935203 * 01-10-03 Floodsax Australia

2 Minutes - Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group Meeting - 15th January, 2010.

Federal funding for flood mitigation tool now available through the Natural Disaster Resilience Program.

Moved Ms. Jensen, seconded Mr Preedy that the inward correspondence be received.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 6 GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Mr. Sam Stagnitti from Telstra gave an overview on the Testra Emergency Communications Kits for natural disasters.

2. It was noted that when road closures are in place during the wet season vehicles are not permitted to cross after the water has resided until the road has been inspected for underlying damage. Information regarding procedures for road closures to be circulated to the Ayr Advocate for the attention of the community.

3. Mr. Preedy advised of the new floodsax tool available for funding through the Natural Disaster Resilience Program. Discussion was held regarding the new tool and due to the high cost of the floodsax it was agreed to continue with the current method of sandbagging for flood situations.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 12.40pm.

CR. LYN MCLAUGHLIN CHAIRMAN .

3 ENVIRONMENT & OPERATIONS

1. 936393 * 01-04-05A Mr S Great - Manager Planning & Development

Report - Proposed new permit to occupy - Lot 85 on SB682, Cassidy Creek, 2369 Kirknie Road, Kirknie - Department of Environment and Resource Management.

2. 937937 * RC 07-02 Mr M Ingle - Design Office Manager - Burdekin Shire Council

Report - Permanent road closure - George Road - S, J & M Rapisarda Pty Ltd.

3. 937972 * 03-03-01 Mr M Ingle - Design Office Manager - Burdekin Shire Council

Report - Road opening at Kilrie Road and Loram Road intersection.

4. 938316 * 12-01-02 Ms T Jensen - Manager - Environment and Health

Report - Environmental levy application - BBIFMAC.

5. 938330 * RC 09-01 Mr M Ingle - Design Office Manager - Burdekin Shire Council

Report - Permanent road closure - Plantation Avenue - E. Moloney.

6. 938331 * Sub 09-49 Mr S Great - Manager Planning & Development

Report - Development application for reconfiguring Lots - 387 Waterview Road, Brandon - Graham Morris.

7. 938334 * 01-04-05A Mr S Great - Manager Planning & Development

Report - Surrender of permit to occupy 44/2992 and issue of replacement permit - Lot 1 PER 2992, property number 7848, Plantation Creek - Groves and Clark - Summers.

8. 938335 * Sub 09-39 Mr S Great - Manager Planning & Development

Report - Development application for reconfiguring a Lot - Bruce Highway, McDesme, Old Home Hill and Ayr-Dalbeg Roads, Ayr - Surewater Pty Ltd. 9. 938336 * Sub 09-47 Mr S Great - Manager Planning & Development

Report - Development application for reconfiguring a Lot - 159 Piralko Road, Giru - David Hannon.

10. 938339 * 01-04-05A Mr S Great - Manager Planning & Development

Report - Surrender of permit to occupy 44-2999 and issue of replacement permit - Lot 1 PER 2999, property number 7838, Plantation Creek - Groves & Clark - Blakoe.

11. 938341 * Cons 09-18 Mr S Great - Manager Planning & Development

Report - Written representations on a development permit issued on 15th December, 2009 - 105 Munro Street, Ayr - Nola Bosch.

12. 938366 * 01-04-05A Mr S Great - Manager Planning & Development

Report - Surrender of permit to occupy 4134 and issue of replacement permit - Lot 1 PER 4134, The Esplanade, Jerona - Department of Environment and Resource Management - Fyhn. Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment & Operations

Classification: N/A Date: 23rd December, 2009.

Referring Letter No: 928640 File No: 1/4/5A

Subject Heading: Proposed new Permit to Occupy

Name of Applicant: Dept. of Environment and Resource Management

Location: Lot 85 on SB682, Cassidy Creek, 2369 Kirknie Road, Kirknie (Parish of Leichhardt Downs, County of Salisbury)

Author and S. Great, Officer’s Title: Manager Planning and Development

Executive Summary: A request has been received from Department of Environment and Resource Management, seeking Council’s views in respect of a proposed new Permit to Occupy over land described as 2369 Kirknie Road, Kirknie, (Lot 85 on SB682, Cassidy Creek, Parish of Leichhardt Downs, County of Salisbury), in accordance with the Departments requirements.

Officer's Recommendation: That Council offer no objection to the request from Department of Environment and Resource Management for the proposed new Permit to Occupy over land described as 2369 Kirknie Road, Kirknie, (Lot 85 on SB682, Cassidy Creek, Parish of Leichhardt Downs, County of Salisbury), in the names of Mr & Mrs Wills.

Background: Correspondence has been received from Department Environment and Resource Management, requesting Council’s views on the proposed new Permit to Occupy over land described as 2369 Kirknie Road, Kirknie, (Lot 85 on SB682, Cassidy Creek, Parish of Leichhardt Downs, County of Salisbury).

Council’s views in respect of the proposed new Permit to Occupy are requested in accordance with Department of Environment and Resource Management requirements.

Council’s Manager – Environment and Health, Tracy Jensen has recommended that Council offer no objection to this permit being granted subject to the following conditions:

1) A current Pest Management Plan is in place; 2) Fencing is maintained to Industry Best Practice; 3) Conservative grazing pressure is undertaken to maintain grass cover.

Legal Authority or Implications: N/A

Policy Implications: N/A

Financial and Resource Implications: N/A

(Signature) Report prepared by: S Great - Manager Planning and Development

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO: Burdekin Shire Council THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, P.O. BOX 974, AYR, Q. 4807 145 Young Street, AYR Phone: (07) 4783 9800 ABN: 66 393 843 289 Fax: (07) 4783 9999 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.burdekin.qld.gov.au/

Enquiries to: Mr. Karl Schatkowski Your Ref: N/A Our Ref: 1/4/5 KS:RB Letter No: N/A

9th December, 2009

MEMO TO MANAGER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

PROPOSED PERMIT TO OCCUPY FOR GRAZING PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 35 ON SB682, CASSIDY CREEK (PARISH OF LEICHHARDT DOWNS, COUNTY OF SALISBURY)

I refer to correspondence received from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines reqeusting Council’s written views in relation to the application for proposed permit to occupy over the property described as Lot 35 on SB682.

I therefore recommend that Council offer no objection to this permit being granted subject to the following conditions:-

1) A current Pest Management Plan is in place; 2) Fencing is maintained to Industry Best Practice; 3) Conservative grazing pressure is undertaken to maintain grass cover.

Tracy Jensen, MANAGER - ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH

Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment & Operations Date: 2nd February 2010

Referring Letter Number: 933961

File Number: RC 07-02

SUBJECT HEADING: Permanent Road Closure – George Road

Name of Applicant: Groves and Clark for S., J. & M. Rapisarda P/L

Location: George Road

Author and Officer’s Title: Mr. Matthew Ingle, Design Office Manager

Executive Summary:

Request from Rapisarda P/L for Council support to close a part of George Road (unformed) permanently.

Officer’s Recommendation:

Council offer no objection to the permanent closure of a part of George Road being a parcel of land 46 metres wide and 411m long starting at the north eastern corner of Lot 4 RP855276 and adjoining the eastern boundary of that lot, and a further parcel 15m wide and about 759.1m long starting at the south eastern corner of Lot 4 RP855276 and adjoining the eastern boundary of that lot.

Background:

At the Council meeting on 22nd April 2008, Council considered an application from Rapisarda P/L to close a section of George Road and resolved to support the application for a permanent closure of a parcel 30 metres wide and 350 metres long. A recent letter from Groves and Clark, Solicitors, on behalf of Mr Rapisarda indicates that their client did not have the eastern boundary of his lot surveyed prior to constructing a drain and water reuse storage in the road reserve. When the survey for road closure was conducted the encroachment beyond the approved closure was discovered. Consequently Mr Rapisarda now wishes to apply for a road closure 46 metres wide and 411 metres long adjoining the north eastern frontage of his lot along with a strip 15 metres wide and approximately 759.1 metres long adjoining the remainder of his eastern frontage. The area of road closure has increased from 10,500 square metres to approximately 30,290 square metres.

Link to Corporate/Operational Plan:

N/A

Consultation:

N/A

Page 1 of 2 Legal Authority or Implications: (statutory basis – eg Act, Local Law, legal risks)

N/A

Policy Implications:

N/A

Financial and Resource Implications:

N/A

Report prepared by: Matthew Ingle – Design Office Manager

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Report authorised by: Trevor Williams – Director of Environment & Operations

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Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment & Operation Date: 2nd February 2010

Referring Letter Number: N/A

File Number: 3/3/1

Subject Heading: Road Opening at Kilrie Road and Loram Road Intersection

Name of Applicant: N/A

Location: Lot 6 on RP818210

Author and Officer’s Title: Sarah-Jane Lazzarini – Cadet Technical Officer

Executive Summary:

Road opening approval for proposed works at Kilrie Road and Loram Road Intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation:

Council resolve to agree to the purchase of a 50 sq. metre area of land on Lot 6 on RP818210 to be dedicated as road.

Background:

In planning roadworks for Kilrie and Loram Roads intersection, it has come to Council’s attention that a section of the roadway is located on property described as Lot 6 on RP818210. To formalise this situation and improve safety at the intersection, Council needs to purchase a 10m by 10m truncation (50 sq. metres) of the north westernmost corner of Lot 6 on RP818210 and have it dedicated as road. The dedication of this area to road will remove the road encroachment from the property and will ensure adequate sight distance around the curve.

Link to Corporate/Operational Plan:

2009-2010 Works Programme

Consultation:

On-site meeting carried out on Monday 14th December 2009 with Mr Lino Fabbro; part-owner of the land council proposes to acquire and dedicate as road. Mr Fabbro agreed to the proposed road opening with due compensation.

Legal Authority or Implications: (statutory basis – eg Act, Local Law, legal risks)

N/A

Policy Implications:

N/A

Page 1 of 2 Financial and Resource Implications:

N/A

Report prepared by: Sarah-Jane Lazzarini – Cadet Technical Officer

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Report authorised by: Matthew Ingle – Design Office Manager

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Page 2 of 2 Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment and Operation Services

Classification: N/A Date: 3 February 2010

Referring Letter No: N/A File No: 12/1/2

Subject Heading: Environmental Levy Application

Name of Applicant: BBIFMAC

Location: Burdekin Shire

Author and Tracy Jensen Officer’s Title: Manager – Environmental Health Services

Executive Summary: This application for $5000 from the Environmental Levy is to allow BBIFMAC to run a school education program promoting waterway health. Students will be sampling the water ways and assessing the health of these waterways and identifying potential causes for any impacts.

Officer's Recommendation: That Council approve an allocation of $5000 from the Environmental Levy for the Macro- invertebrates and waterway health in Schools project and that the applicants are advised that (a) the money is supplied on the basis that it is only used for the purpose intended. (b) that a report on the outcomes of the project be submitted to Council on completion. (c) Burdekin Shire Council Environmental Levy be acknowledged in any promotion/publication in regard to the project.

Background: A request has been received for funding under Council’s Environmental Levy.

The project has been assessed against the Environmental Levy Criteria established by Council and it is considered that the projects meets the criteria of the levy.

Project Title: Macro-invertebrates and waterway health in Schools

Project Outline: To raise awareness and interest of upper primary students in local environmental issues such as water quality, biodiversity and reef protection. Students will be sampling and assessing water way health through macro-invertebrates. The program will be run fortnightly. A different school will take part each fortnight, allowing classes to see the any changes that have taken place between samplings.

Project Partners: Burdekin Schools

Benefits: This Project will raise students’ awareness of issues such as healthy waterways, biodiversity and how to measure the impacts of pollution on these.

Project Time: 12 months

Link to Corporate/Operational Plan: N/A

Consultation (internal/external): N/A

Legal Authority or Implications: N/A

Policy Implications: N/A

Financial and Resource Implications: N/A The Environmental Levy has sufficient funds to cover the project.

(Signature) Report prepared by: TK Jensen – Manager Environmental Health

(Signature) Report endorsed by: TK Jensen – Manager Environmental Health

Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment & Operations Date: 2nd February 2010

Referring Letter Number: 937717

File Number: RC 09-01

SUBJECT HEADING: Permanent Road Closure – Plantation Avenue

Name of Applicant: E. Moloney

Location: Plantation Avenue

Author and Officer’s Title: Mr. Matthew Ingle, Design Office Manager

Executive Summary:

Request from Department of Environment and Resource Management for Council’s views on permanent road closure.

Officer’s Recommendation:

Council support a permanent closure of part of Plantation Avenue being a parcel of land 2.5 metres wide and 13 metres long adjoining the eastern and southern road frontages of Lot 83, RP730435.

Background:

Council has received a request from the Department of Environment and Resource Management for its views on an application to close a section of Plantation Avenue 15 metres by 7 metres adjoining the eastern and southern road frontage of Lot 83, RP730435. In 2005 the owner, Mr Moloney, erected a shed that encroached onto the road reserve and this encroachment was discovered in a survey for easement creation in 2007. The shed construction was certified by Thuringowa Building Certifiers in 2005.

An inspection of the site indicates that a smaller area of road closure is sufficient to clear the encroachment and maintain building setbacks. Link to Corporate/Operational Plan:

N/A

Consultation:

N/A

Legal Authority or Implications: (statutory basis – eg Act, Local Law, legal risks)

N/A

Page 1 of 2 Policy Implications:

N/A

Financial and Resource Implications:

N/A

Report prepared by: Matthew Ingle – Design Office Manager

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Report authorised by: Trevor Williams – Director of Environment & Operations

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Page 2 of 2 Sheet of DRAWING 11

83 RP730435 84 RP730435

Emt A SP191255

Abt 7 1 Abt 105m²

PLANT ATION AVEN Emt T UE RP731513

82 RP730435 81 RP730435

0 100 200 300 400 500 m

Horizontal Datum - GDA94 Scale: 1:500 NORTH Notings Data Base references: 08N47082 0 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm Prepared by TOWNSVILLE OFFICE Plan of Lot 1 DRAWING NORTH REGION Road to be Permanently Closed DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, and WATER Being part of Plantation Avenue Scale 1 : 500 Adjoining Lot 83 on RP730435 NOTE: Original size A3 3rd Floor State Govt Building Cnr Stanley & Walker Sts PARISH : SELKIRK COUNTY : GLADSTONE Townsville Q 4810 LOCALITY : HORSESHOE LAGOON LOCAL AUTH : BURDEKIN SC

Compiled from: DCDB & sketch on file Drawn by: BILL SALES TSV2009-08 c The State of Queensland (Dept of Natural Resources & Water) 2009 File Ref : eLvas 2007/010064 Map Ref : 8358-41344 Date: 18/02/2009

Author Kristal Treadwell File / Ref number 2007/010064 Directorate / Unit State Land Asset Management Phone (07)46544276

1 February 2010

Burdekin Shire Council PO Box 974 AYR QLD 4807

Dear Sir/Madam

Re: Application for Permanent Road Closure over an area of about 105 m2, being part of Plantation Avenue abutting Lot 83 on RP730435 (parish of Selkirk, locality of Horseshoe Lagoon) shown as Lot 1 on Drawing TSV2009-08.

I refer to our previous correspondence, sent to your office on 17 September 2009, requesting views on the above permanent road closure (enclosed). To date, we have not received any response and this matter is becoming urgent.

The purpose of the proposed road closure is due to a shed encroachment. It would be much appreciated if council’s views could be forwarded, with particular regard to any required set back distance from the shed, to any new boundary. A response by 1st March 2010 would be greatly appreciated.

If you wish to discuss this matter please contact Kristal Treadwell on (07)46544276.

All future correspondence relative to this matter is to be referred to the contact Officer at the address below or by email to [email protected]. Any hard copy correspondence received will be electronically scanned and filed. For this reason, it is recommended that any attached plans, sketches or maps be no larger than A3-sized.

Please quote reference number 2007/010064 in any future correspondence.

Yours sincerely

Kristal Treadwell Land Officer

Office : Postal : Telephone : (07)46544276 DERM Charleville DERM Charleville Fax: (07)46544225 Hood Street PO Box 224 Charleville Charleville 4470 QLD 4470 QLD

Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment & Operations

Classification: N/A Date: 3rd February, 2010

Referring Letter No: 932096 File No: Sub 09-49

Subject Heading: Lodging a Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots

Name of Applicant: Graham Morris

Location: 387 Waterview Road, Brandon (Lot 5 on RP743853 & Lot 130 on GS801, Parish of Jarvisfield, County of Gladstone)

Author and S Great Officer’s Title: Manager - Planning & Development

Executive Summary:

An application has been received from Cleve McGuane Surveys Pty Ltd on behalf of their client Graham Morris seeking approval for Reconfiguring a lot (Boundary realignment) at 387 Waterview Road, Brandon (Lot 5 on RP743853 & Lot 130 on GS801, Parish of Jarvisfield, County of Gladstone)). A Development Application (Code Assessable) has been triggered in accordance with the Burdekin Shire IPA Planning Scheme.

Officer's Recommendation:

That Council approves the Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot (Boundary realignment) at 387 Waterview Road, Brandon (Lot 5 on RP743853 & Lot 130 on GS801, Parish of Jarvisfield, County of Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:

GENERAL

1. The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all rates and charges in arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the application, are paid in full;

2. Pay the sum of $47-80 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23-90 per lot to be levied on the Council by the Department of Natural Resources and Water for each new valuation;

ROADWORKS

3. The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be the owner’s responsibility and to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer;

PROPOSAL PLAN

4. The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:- (a) (i) the proposed Cleve McGuane Surveys Pty Ltd plan numbered 28500-1 sheet 1-2; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council; Except where modified by the conditions of approval and any approval issued there under; and (b) any approval issued under this approval; and (c) any development permit for operational works relating to the reconfiguring of a lot;

PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES

• Unless otherwise specified by these conditions, the conditions must be complied with prior to approval of the Plan of Survey;

Background:

The following comments are from the Manager of Planning & Development, Mr Shane Great: The land is zoned ‘Rural’ with the proposal triggering a ‘code assessable’ development application for reconfiguring a lot (Boundary realignment). The application has been assessed against the Reconfiguration of a Lot Code under the provisions of the Burdekin Shire Council’s IPA Planning Scheme.

The Application: It is the applicant’s intent to create proposed lot 5 to include the existing dwelling house and shed while proposed lot 130 will continue to be used for agricultural activities. The proposed changes will not alter any of the existing agricultural or residential uses.

Site Description/Surrounding Land Uses: The subject site is located opposite Sheep Station Creek with a total area of 89.628ha and has approximately 500m frontage to Waterview Road. The property is currently improved by a single detached dwelling, shed and a sugar cane farm. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural land, with some rural residential housing and sheds on the neighbouring farms.

Effluent Disposal: A site assessment report from Nicoll Beattie Pty. Ltd. confirms that each proposed lot has adequate area to construct proper on-site effluent treatment areas. The report also states that there are no known environmental or public health constraints to the on-site treatment of domestic waste.

Recommendation: Council’s Development Assessment Team members have assessed the application and have included reasonable and relevant conditions as part of the recommended approval. Given that the proposal complies with the provisions contained in Council’s IPA Planning Scheme and in particular the acceptable solutions of the ‘Reconfiguration of a Lot’ zone code, it is recommended that Council approve the application subject to the abovementioned conditions.

Consultation (internal/external): All relative Council departments have been consulted, there was no external consultation required for this application.

(Signature) Report prepared by: S. Great - Manager Planning & Development

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Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment & Operations

Classification: N/A Date: 3rd February, 2010.

Referring Letter No: 936480 File No: 1/4/5A

Subject Heading: Surrender of Permit to Occupy 44/2992 & issue of replacement Permit

Name of Applicant: Groves & Clark - Summers

Location: Lot 1 PER 2992, Property Number 7848, Plantation Creek (Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone)

Author and S. Great, Officer’s Title: Manager Planning and Development

Executive Summary: A request has been received from Groves & Clark Solicitors, seeking Council’s views in respect of the surrender of Permit to Occupy 44/2992 and issue of a replacement permit over land described as Lot 1 on PER 2992, Property Number 7848, Plantation Creek (Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone).

Officer's Recommendation: That Council offer no objection to the request from Groves & Clark Solicitors for the surrender of the existing Permit to Occupy 44/2992 in the name of the late Mr Arthur Elwin Summers and issue of replacement permit over land described as Lot 1 on PER 2992, Property Number 7848, Plantation Creek (Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone).

Background: Correspondence has been received from Groves & Clark Solicitors, requesting Council’s views in respect of the surrender of the existing Permit to Occupy 44/2992 in the name of the late Mr Arthur Elwin Summers and issue of replacement permit over land described as Lot 1 on PER 2992, Property Number 7848, Plantation Creek (Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone).

Council’s views in respect of the surrender of the Permit to Occupy are requested in accordance with Department of Environment and Resource Management requirements.

Council’s Manager – Environment and Health, Tracy Jensen has recommended that as the property is a small allotment and the land will be used for domestic purposes only (creek hut), Council offer no objection to the request.

Legal Authority or Implications: N/A

Policy Implications: N/A

Financial and Resource Implications: N/A

(Signature) Report prepared by: S Great - Manager Planning and Development

Enquiries to: K. Schatkowski

Your Ref: N/A

Our Ref: 1/4/5A KS

Letter No: N/A

1st February, 2010

MEMO TO THE MANAGER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

PROPERTY NUMBER 7848 - PERMIT TO OCCUPY No. PO 44/2992

I refer to correspondence received from Groves and Clark (letter number 936480) in relation to Property Number 7848 - Permit to Occupy No. PO 44/2992.

The above Permit to Occupy was in the name of the late Mr Arthur Elwin Summers and there are no outstanding rates owing to the Council.

As this property is a small allotment, there is no proposed change of use, and the land will be used for domestic purposes only (creek hut), I recommend that Council offer no objection to the surrender and re-issuing of a fresh Permit to Occupy.

Tracy Jensen, MANAGER - ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH

709355 Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment & Operations

Classification: N/A Date: 2nd February, 2010

Referring Letter No: 916575, 936590, 930024 File No: Sub 09-39

Subject Heading: Lodging a Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot (Boundary Realignment)

Name of Applicant: Surewater Pty Ltd

Location: Bruce Highway, McDesme, Old Home Hill and Ayr-Dalbeg Roads Ayr (Lot 108 SP 216748, Lot 10 GS 907, Lot 3 RP 733438, Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone and Lot 16 SP 103074, Lot 2 RP 704863, Lot 7 SP 195155, Lot 5 RP 715024, Lot 2 SP 103072, Lot 2 RP 720875, Parish of Jarvisfield, County of Gladstone)

Author and S Great Officer’s Title: Manager - Planning & Development

Executive Summary:

An application has been received from Brazier Motti on behalf of their client Surewater Pty. Ltd. seeking approval for Reconfiguring a lot (Boundary Realignment) at Bruce Highway, McDesme, Old Home Hill and Ayr-Dalbeg Roads Ayr (Lot 108 SP 216748, Lot 10 GS 907, Lot 3 RP 733438, Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone and Lot 16 SP 103074, Lot 2 RP 704863, Lot 7 SP 195155, Lot 5 RP 715024, Lot 2 SP 103072, Lot 2 RP 720875, Parish of Jarvisfield, County of Gladstone). A Development Application (Code Assessable) has been triggered in accordance with the Burdekin Shire IPA Planning Scheme.

Officer's Recommendation:

That Council approves the Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot (Boundary Realignment) at Bruce Highway, McDesme, Old Home Hill and Ayr-Dalbeg Roads Ayr (Lot 108 SP 216748, Lot 10 GS 907, Lot 3 RP 733438, Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone and Lot 16 SP 103074, Lot 2 RP 704863, Lot 7 SP 195155, Lot 5 RP 715024, Lot 2 SP 103072, Lot 2 RP 720875, Parish of Jarvisfield, County of Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:

GENERAL

1.1 The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all rates and charges in arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the application, are paid in full;

1.2 Pay the sum of $215.10 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23-90 per lot to be levied on the Council by the Department of Environment & Resource Management for each new valuation;

1.3 Grant Council an easement for drainage purposes 6 metres in width over the existing drain that traverses part of the western boundary of Lot 10 GS907 and an easement for drainage purposes 15 metres wide over the existing drain that traverses the northern boundary of the same lot (10 GS907). The easements shall extend from the end of Easement A SP151036 to the eastern boundary of lot 10 GS907. The easements are to be granted free of compensation and be prepared by Council’s solicitor with all costs involved including survey costs, preparation and registration of the easements to be borne by Council;

ROADWORKS

2. The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be the owner’s responsibility and to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer; PROPOSAL PLAN

3. The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:- (a) (i) the proposed Brazier Motti plans numbered 55462/1A, 55595/3D, 55387/3C, 55325/3B; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council; Except where modified by the conditions of approval and any approval issued there under; and (b) any approval issued under this approval; and (c) any development permit for operational works relating to the reconfiguring of a lot; PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES

ADVICE (Note: These are not conditions)

• Unless otherwise specified by these conditions, the conditions must be complied with prior to approval of the Plan of Survey;

Background:

The following comments are from the Manager of Planning & Development, Mr Shane Great:

The Application: It is the applicant’s intent to realign the boundaries of nine existing lots. Proposed lots 59- 62 have been designed to allow for a predominant land use of rural residential be established on each. The remaining lots will be amalgamated and continue to be used primarily for agricultural uses.

Site Description/Surrounding Land Uses: The subject lots comprise a total area of 80.115ha fronting Bruce Highway, McDesme, Old Home Hill and Ayr-Dalbeg Roads, the land is currently improved with several single detached dwellings and farm sheds with the balance area being primarily used for sugar cane production.

Consultation (internal/external): All relative Council departments have been consulted, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Department of Environment & Resource Management were triggered as a concurrence agency and have requested that their Conditions are attached to any decision notice issued for this proposed development. The Department of Environment & Resource Management was also an advice agency for this application.

(Signature) Report prepared by: S. Great - Manager Planning & Development

Not to Scale Shire of Burdekin PO Box 974, Ayr, Qld 4807 Created on Monday, 1 February 2010 Telephone (07) 4783 9800 Facsimile (07) 4783 9999 No warranty given in relation to the data (including accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability) and no E-mail: [email protected] liability accepted (including without limitation, liability in Council Chambers, negligence) for any loss, damage or costs (including 145 Young Stre et, consequential damage) relating to any use of the data. Ayr, Qld, 4807 Data must not be used for direct marketing or be used in breach of the privacy laws. External contributors to data listed at www.nrme.qld.gov.au/products. OR www.burdekin.qld.gov.au.

Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment & Operations

Classification: N/A Date: 3rd February, 2010.

Referring Letter No: 930893, 934924 File No: Sub 09-47

Subject Heading: Lodging a Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot

Name of Applicant: Mr David Hannon

Location: 159 Piralko Road, Giru (Lot 24 on EP182, Parish of Abbotsford, County of Elphinstone)

Author and S Great Officer’s Title: Manager - Planning & Development

Executive Summary:

An application has been received from Wolter Rowlands on behalf of their client Mr David Hannon seeking approval for Reconfiguring a lot (Subdivision) at 159 Piralko Road, Giru (Lot 24 on EP182, Parish of Abbotsford, County of Elphinstone). A Development Application (Code Assessable) has been triggered in accordance with the Burdekin Shire IPA Planning Scheme.

Officer's Recommendation:

That Council approves the Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot (Subdivision) at 159 Piralko Road, Giru (Lot 24 on EP182, Parish of Abbotsford, County of Elphinstone), subject to the following conditions:

GENERAL

1.1 The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all rates and charges in arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the application, are paid in full;

1.2 Pay the sum of $47-80 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23-90 per lot to be levied on the Council by the Department of Environment & Resource Management for each new valuation;

ROADWORKS

2. The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be the owner’s responsibility and to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer;

PROPOSAL PLAN

3. The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:- (a) (i) the proposed Rowlands Survey Pty Ltd plan numbered 42783/01; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council; Except where modified by the conditions of approval and any approval issued there under; and (b) any approval issued under this approval; and (c) any development permit for operational works relating to the reconfiguring of a lot;

PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES

WATER SUPPLY WORKS INTERNAL

5. The applicant must provide a certified statement from a licensed plumber that no existing interconnecting water supply plumbing crosses the boundaries between the proposed new lots.

ADVICE (Note: These are not conditions)

• Unless otherwise specified by these conditions, the conditions must be complied with prior to approval of the Plan of Survey;

Background:

The following comments are from the Manager of Planning & Development, Mr Shane Great: The land is zoned ‘Rural’ with the proposal triggering a ‘code assessable’ development application for reconfiguring a lot (Subdivision). The application has been assessed against the Reconfiguration of a Lot Code under the provisions of the Burdekin Shire Council’s IPA Planning Scheme.

The Application: It is the applicant’s intent to create an additional Rural Lot. Proposed lot 24 and proposed lot 23 will continue to be used for rural pursuits with proposed lot 23 retaining the existing residence and sheds. Proposed Lot 24 will be 314.256ha in size, with the smaller Lot 23 being 30.03ha. The proposed changes will not alter any of the existing agricultural or residential uses.

Site Description/Surrounding Land Uses: The subject site comprises a total area of 344.286ha fronting Piralko Road and Reedbeds Road and has a predominant land use of grazing with a residence. The surrounding area is best described as agricultural and grazing land.

Consultation (internal/external): All relative Council departments have been consulted.

Referral Agencies: The application triggered referral to the Department of Transport and Main Roads. A Concurrence Agency response was received from the Department of Transport and Main Roads on 11th January, 2010 requesting that their conditions are attached to any decision notice issued for this proposal.

(Signature) Report prepared by: S. Great - Manager Planning & Development

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Created on Wednesday, 4 February, 2010.

Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment & Operations

Classification: N/A Date: 3rd February, 2010.

Referring Letter No: 933346 File No: 1/4/5A

Subject Heading: Surrender of Permit to Occupy 44/2999 & issue of replacement Permit

Name of Applicant: Groves & Clark - Blakoe

Location: Lot 1 PER 2999, Property Number 7838, Plantation Creek (Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone)

Author and S. Great, Officer’s Title: Manager Planning and Development

Executive Summary: A request has been received from Groves & Clark Solicitors, seeking Council’s views in respect of the surrender of Permit to Occupy 44/2999 and issue of a replacement permit over land described as Lot 1 on PER 2999, Property Number 7838, Plantation Creek (Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone).

Officer's Recommendation: That Council offer no objection to the request from Groves & Clark Solicitors for the surrender of the existing Permit to Occupy 44/2999 in the name of the late Mr George James Frederick Blakoe and issue of replacement permit over land described as Lot 1 on PER 2999, Property Number 7838, Plantation Creek (Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone).

Background: Correspondence has been received from Groves & Clark Solicitors, requesting Council’s views in respect of the surrender of the existing Permit to Occupy 44/2999 in the name of the late Mr George James Frederick Blakoe and issue of replacement permit over land described as Lot 1 on PER 2999, Property Number 7838, Plantation Creek (Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone).

Council’s views in respect of the surrender of the Permit to Occupy are requested in accordance with Department of Environment and Resource Management requirements.

Legal Authority or Implications: N/A

Policy Implications: N/A

Financial and Resource Implications: N/A

(Signature) Report prepared by: S Great - Manager Planning and Development

Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment and Operations

Classification: N/A Date: 4th January, 2010

Referring Letter No: 935952 File No: Cons 09-18

Subject Heading: Lodging written representations on a Development Permit issued on 15th December, 2009

Name of Applicant: Nola Bosch

Location: 105 Munro Street, Ayr (Lot 3 on RP710057, Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone)

Author and S. Great Officer’s Title: Manager - Planning & Development

Executive Summary: A letter dated 12th January, 2010 has been received from Nola Bosch making representations pursuant to Section 3.5.17 (1) of IPA. The representations seek to amend condition 4.2 of the original Decision Notice issued on 15th December, 2009.

Officer's Recommendation: In accordance with Section 3.5.17 of IPA, Council refuse the request to remove condition 4.2 from Council’s original Decision Notice issued on 15 December, 2009.

Background: Council acting as the Assessment Manager has issued a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for a multi unit development (4 units) at 105 Munro Street, Ayr. This permit was issued on 15 December, 2009. A letter dated 12 January, 2010 making representations was received from Nola Bosch requesting condition 4.2 be removed from the decision notice. The representations requested that the applicant be relieved from the construction or contribution of a footpath, sighting the fact that there is no footpath in that area of the street and in their opinion a footpath would not be required in the future.

Original condition 4.2 reads:

“Construct a 1.5 wide concrete footpath (100mm thick, F62 mesh and 25mPa) for the full length of the development in Munro Street. Design and natural service levels are to be provided to the Chief Executive Officer for approval prior to construction. As an alternative, pay a contribution in lieu of these works being carried out.”

The development assessment team has considered the representations and subsequently made the above recommendation.

(Signature) Report prepared by: S. Great - Manager Planning & Development

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Created on Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment & Operations

Classification: N/A Date: 3rd February, 2010.

Referring Letter No: 934114 File No: 1/4/5A

Subject Heading: Surrender of Permit to Occupy 4134 & issue of replacement Permit

Name of Applicant: Department of Environment & Resource Management - Fyhn

Location: Lot 1 PER 4134, The Esplanade, Jerona (Parish of Selkirk, County of Gladstone)

Author and S. Great, Officer’s Title: Manager Planning and Development

Executive Summary: A request has been received from the Department of Environment & Resource Management, seeking Council’s views in respect of the surrender of Permit to Occupy 4134 and issue of a replacement permit over land described as Lot 1 on PER 4134, The Esplanade, Jerona (Parish of Selkirk, County of Gladstone).

Officer's Recommendation: That Council offer no objection to the request from Department of Environment & Resource Management for the surrender of the existing Permit to Occupy 4134 in the names of Arthur Fyhn, Albert Fyhn & Nellie Fyhn and issue of replacement permit in the name of Paul Fyhn over land described as Lot 1 on PER 4134, The Esplanade, Jerona (Parish of Selkirk, County of Gladstone).

Background: Correspondence has been received from Department of Environment & Resource Management, requesting Council’s views in respect of the surrender of the existing Permit to Occupy 4134 in the names of Arthur Fyhn, Albert Fyhn & Nellie Fyhn and issue of replacement permit in the name of Paul Fyhn over land described as Lot 1 on PER 4134, The Esplanade, Jerona (Parish of Selkirk, County of Gladstone).

Council’s views in respect of the surrender of the Permit to Occupy are requested in accordance with Department of Environment and Resource Management requirements.

Legal Authority or Implications: N/A

Policy Implications: N/A

Financial and Resource Implications: N/A

(Signature) Report prepared by: S Great - Manager Planning and Development

CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES

1. 938279 * MF-17 & 01-10-15 Mr A Vaccaro - Economic & Community Development Manager

Report - Hire of Burdekin Memorial Hall - Request for waiving of fees.

2. 938356 * 03-08-11E Mr A Vaccaro - Economic & Community Development Manager

Report - Burdekin Cruisers Car Club's "Burdekin Auto Fest". Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Corporate and Community Services

Referring Letter Number: 935096 File Number: 01-10-15 & MF-17

SUBJECT HEADING: Hire of Burdekin Memorial Hall – Request for Waiving of Fees

Name of Applicant: Burdekin Tourism Association Inc.

Location: Burdekin Memorial Hall

Author and Officer's Title: Mr. Tony Vaccaro, Economic and Community Development Manager

Executive Summary:

A request has been received from the Burdekin Tourism Association Inc. requesting the waiving of fees to hire the Burdekin Memorial Hall on Wednesday, 3rd March 2010 to host the Northern Region Visitor Information Centre Volunteers Conference.

Officer's Recommendation: Council approves funding of $1000.00 (incl. GST) to the Burdekin Tourism Association to assist in hosting the 2010 Northern Region Volunteers Conference on Wednesday, 3rd March and Thursday, 4th March.

Background

The conference is hosted on a rotational basis throughout the Northern Region (including Townsville, Charters Towers and Hinchinbrook).

It is anticipated that 100 delegates will attend the two day conference.

A request has been received from the Burdekin Tourism Association Inc. to cover the costs to hire the Burdekin Memorial Hall however, such a donation is considered outside the scope of Council’s current sponsorship and donations practice. Furthermore, a precedent could be set should council approve to cover the costs to hire the hall.

Council has previously donated $10,000.00 to the Burdekin Tourism Association Inc. in the 2009-10 financial year to deliver a number of tourism projects. In addition, Council also provides in-kind secretarial support to the association and is heavily involved in organising the conference.

Given the significant economic value that this conference will bring to the community, it is recommended that a donation of $1000.00 be provided to the Burdekin Tourism Association Inc. to assist in hosting the conference.

Link to Corporate/Operational Plan : 7.5 Foster and develop effective partnerships and networks which will enhance tourism and economic development.

Consultation (internal/external) Nil

Legal Authority or Implications (statutory basis – eg Act, Local Law, legal risks) Nil

Policy Implications : Nil

Financial and Resource Implications : The Economic Development budget has sufficient funds to cover the contribution of $1000.00(incl. GST).

Report prepared by: Tony Vaccaro (Economic and Community Development Manager)

Report authorised by Mr. Ken Holt (Chief Executive Officer)

Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Corporate and Community Services

Referring Letter Number: 928314 File Number: 3/8/11E

SUBJECT HEADING: Burdekin Cruisers Car Club’s “Burdekin Auto Fest”

Name of Applicant: Burdekin Cruisers Car Club

Location: Ayr Showgrounds

Author and Officer's Title: Tony Vaccaro Economic and Community Development Manager

Executive Summary: The Burdekin Cruisers Car Club has once again requested funding to assist in financing initiatives in an effort to increase patronage at its annual Burdekin Auto Fest Event. The Burdekin Car Cruisers Club has been largely self-serving in the financing, organisation, and management of this successful event since its inaugural competition in 2006. The club will hold this year’s event at the Ayr Showgrounds on Saturday, 24th April 2010. The club would like to continue to grow the event through advertising in the Ayr Advocate, The Townsville Bulletin, Bowen Independent, The Daily Mercury Mackay, The Cairns Post, and the Charters Towers Northern Miner.

Officer's Recommendation: Council approves funding of $2000.00 (incl. GST) to advertise the Burdekin Auto Fest event.

Background: In 2009, Council contributed $2500.00 (inc. GST) for advertising for the Burdekin Auto Fest in Ayr, Charters Towers, Townsville, Cairns, Bowen and Mackay newspapers. Coloured advertisements, including editorial features, ran in the aforementioned newspapers in the weeks leading up to the event.

Participation numbers for last 4 years are as follows:

2006 Spectators – 600 Entrants – 100 2007 Spectators – 1750 Entrants – 135 2008 Spectators – 3000 Entrants – 135 2009 Spectators – 1500 Entrants - 135

Due to the decline in numbers in 2009, it is recommended that the sponsorship amount be reduced to $2000.00 being similar to the amount that was donated in 2007.

The Burdekin Car Cruisers Club fund advertising in the Street Machine Magazine, the Queensland Street Car Magazine, Unique Cars and the Extreme Street Car Magazine. It also promotes the event through auto clubs in Mackay, Bowen, Rockhampton, Moranbah, Cairns, Charters Towers, and Ingham. The club is seeking Council’s assistance with promoting the event outside the Shire. Regional advertising this year will concentrate around the Burdekin, Townsville, Cairns, Bowen, and Mackay areas.

The Burdekin Car Cruisers Club has provided a copy of its financial statement for the 2009 Burdekin Auto Fest.

In-kind support by Council Officers has included the following: • Update of Community Events Noticeboard in Plantation Park and installation of the sign • Advice on media coverage • Details of media contacts • Compilation of a survey form to assist with gathering data on participation numbers and economic benefit to the district

In summary, the Burdekin Car Cruisers Club has displayed initiative in the following areas: • Identified numbers of participants and agreed to identify numbers in terms of local and regional participation • Identified the potential of the event and promoted it within the region • Demonstrated the potential for future growth

The club agreed to display Council’s logo on all promotional and advertising material, including posters, flyers, newsletters, programs, and advertisements, and to display Council’s banner at the event.

Link to Corporate/Operational Plan 7.5 Foster and develop effective partnerships and networks that will enhance tourism and economic development. This proposal is also in keeping with the aims listed in Economic and Community Development Manager’s Operational Plan to support the development of existing events.

Consultation (internal/external) Discussions with representatives of Burdekin Cruisers Car Club

Legal Authority or Implications (statutory basis – e.g. Act, Local Law, legal risks) Nil

Policy Implications Nil

Financial and Resource Implications The Economic Development budget has sufficient funds to cover the contribution of $2000.00(incl. GST).

Report prepared by: Tony Vaccaro (Economic and Community Development Manager)

Report authorised by: Mr. Ken Holt (Chief Executive Officer)

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION

1. 935509 * 01-07-09 North Queensland Local Government Association - NQLGA Executive

Advice from Local Government Association Queensland regarding motions from November 2009 North Queensland Local Government Association conference.

2. 935680 * 02-02-08A Hon Jan McLucas - Labor Senator for Queensland

Australian assistance to Haiti.

3. 935797 * 03-08-45 Department of Communities - Brisbane & Townsville

2009 Multicultural Resource Directory.

4. 935888 * 01-10-25 & MF-01 The Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Queensland

Free safety program available to schools to inspire Burdekin Shire children to stay safe.

5. 936145 * 02-02-08A & 01-07-08 Hon Jan McLucas - Labor Senator for Queensland

Launch of 2010 Year of Women in Local Government.

6. 936245 * 03-08-05 Department of the Premier and Cabinet - Brisbane

Regional Arts and Culture Strategy 2010-2014.

7. 936364 * 03-06-04 Hon Peter Lawlor MP - Minister for Tourism & Fair Trading

Request to promote the 'swim between the flags' message to beach visitors in Queensland.

8. 936377 * 01-07-08 Australian Local Government Association - ALGA

Message from Australian Local Government Association President regarding Referendum. 9. 936482 * 01-07-08 & 02-02-03 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc - LGAQ

Local Government Association of Queensland adopts resolution regarding Councillor Code of Contact with Developers.

10. 936688 * 01-07-08 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc - LGAQ

LGAQ challenges Analyst on Council charges claim.

11. 936811 * 03-03-01 & 03-03-06 Hon Rosemary Menkens MP - Member for Burdekin

Concerns regarding heavy transport accessing sand extraction site via McDesme and Old Home Hill Road, Ayr.

12. 937707 * 01-04-04 Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation - Brisbane

The Declared Fish Habitat Area Network Strategy 2009-14 has been finalised.

13. 937709 * 01-08-11 Hon Jan McLucas - Labor Senator for Queensland

2010 Intergenerational Report - Australia to 2050: Future Challenges.

14. 937913 * 10-01-03 Queensland Police Service - Northern Region

Street Sign Proposal - 'Lock it or Lose it'.

15. 937979 * 01-07-08 & MF-09 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc - LGAQ

2009 Annual conference resolution number 9 - State fuel subsidy - protest against removal.

16. 937992 * 11-01-04 & MF-14 & MF-31 Hon Stephen Robertson MP - Minister for Natural Resources, Mines & Energy & Minister for Trade

Approval process for river bank stabilisation works.

17. 937993 * MF-01 Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland

Request for support for 2010 World's Greatest Shave fundraiser. 18. 937994 * MF-19 & MF-26 Penny Wong - Minister for Climate Change & Water

Proposal regarding raising of the Burdekin Falls Dam wall.

19. 938161 * MF-01 Rabobank Australia Ltd

Rabobank Global Focus report - Agriculture in Focus.

20. 938267 * MF-11 & 01-08-01 Gadens Lawyers

Gadens Lawyers' Guide to the Local Government Act 2009.

21. 938268 * 12-01-02 & MF-01 Australian Government - Department of Health and Aged Care - enHealth

Final report of the enHealth Environmental Health Officer Skills, Knowledge and Experience Workforce Project.

22. 938270 * MF-01 Senator The Hon Stephen Conroy - Minister for Broadband, Communications & the Digital Economy

New satellite service to address digital television black spots.

23. 938283 * 02-03-01 Association & Communications Events Australia & New Zealand - ACE Events

Australian Roads Summit 2010 - 4 and 5 March, 2010 - Citigate, King George Square, Brisbane.

NORTH QUEENSLAND LOCAL N Q L G A

GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 974, ABN: 96 975 058 935 AYR, QLD., 4807. Telephone: (07) 4783 9812 Facsimile: (07) 4783 9999 Email: [email protected]

Our Ref: DS: 01-07-09A

Thursday 14th January, 2010.

Mr. Ken Holt Chief Executive Officer Burdekin Shire Council P.O. Box 974 AYR Qld 4807 [email protected]

Dear Ken,

Re: Advice from LGAQ regarding motions from November 2009 NQLGA Conference.

As per the recommendations from the NQLGA Conference held in Airlie Beach from 4th to 6th November, 2009, I wrote to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) and forwarded the motions for its attention.

I have now received a response letter from LGAQ in connection with motions 3.03.09 and 3.04.09, a copy of which is attached for your information. In relation to the advice to Cook Shire Council regarding further action on motion 3.03.09, I advise that the NQLGA Executive will liaise with Cook Shire Council on this matter.

For your information, I advise that the Minutes of the Bi-Annual Conference held in Airlie Beach last November, are now available for viewing on Burdekin Shire Council’s website.

Yours faithfully,

Cr. Lyn McLaughlin President

Encs.

Haiti Earthquake From: Thompson, Ann (Sen J. McLucas) [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, 18 January 2010 10:10:03 AM To: Thompson, Ann (Sen J. McLucas) Subject: Haiti Earthquake

Good Morning,

News of the events in Haiti has been profoundly shocking but we can all do something to help. We can give to one of the appeals for Haiti and encourage others to do so as well. As you will have seen from the news, there are many UN and NGO organisations on the ground working in very difficult circumstances. Haiti is one of the world’s most neglected and impoverished nations and the internal capacity to deal with the devastation is limited.

I particularly wish to draw your attention to these UN emergency appeals:

http://www.unicef.org.au/

http://www.unfoundation.org/donate/cerf.html

Making donations to endorsed Overseas Aid Funds will ensure donations are quickly directed to the affected areas. Further information is provided below to assist you in finding a registered organisation.

The following information outlines recent assistance provided to Haiti by the Australian Government.

Our thoughts are with the victims and those who are assisting with the relief effort.

Jan McLucas

Labor Senator for Queensland

Australian Assistance to Haiti

Australia will provide an initial $10 million in emergency humanitarian relief and reconstruction assistance in response to the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti close to the capital of Port-au-Prince.

Initial assessments report a large number of casualties and widespread damage with up to five million people adversely affected. The earthquake has brought down buildings including the main hospital. Electricity, water and communications have been cut.

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Australia is concerned for the welfare of all those affected by the earthquake and is offering immediate assistance to be coordinated with regional and international efforts.

Australia’s emergency humanitarian funding will be provided to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the United Nations, Australian NGOs and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to supply urgently needed medical assistance, shelter, water and food.

A United Nations Disaster and Assessment Coordination Team (UNDAC) has been mobilised and Australian officials are in contact with the UN assessment team and the CDEMA which is coordinating the response of Caribbean countries.

If you have concerns for the welfare of Australian family and friends in Haiti, you should first attempt to contact them directly. If you are unable to contact them and still hold concerns for their welfare, you should call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 or (02) 6261 3305.

DONATIONS IN RESPONSE TO HAITI EARTHQUAKE

Australians considering giving towards the relief efforts should ensure any donations they make are to an endorsed Overseas Aid Fund that has deductible gift recipient (DGR) status.

Tax deductibility for donations to be used outside Australia are subject to tight controls and require any newly established funds to go through a lengthy process with the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Australian Tax Office.

The Assistant Treasurer is advising that individuals and organisations may prefer to arrange with an existing tax deductible Overseas Aid Fund to collect money on their behalf for the victims of the earthquake.

Taxpayers can check whether an organisation has DGR status on the ABN Lookup website (www.abn.business.gov.au). Information about non-government organisations that operate tax deductible Overseas Aid Funds is also available on the AusAID website (www.ausaid.gov.au).

Donations of $2 or more to DGRs are tax deductible. Donors should keep a receipt for tax purposes.

In natural disasters, delivering aid quickly and through organisations that are equipped to deal with such tragedies is critical to reducing the suffering of affected communities.

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Ann Thompson on behalf of

Senator Jan McLucas

Labor Senator for Queensland

Tel: 07 4031 6009 | Fax: 07 4031 6167

MacDonnell's Solicitors Building

Corner of Shields & Grafton Streets

PO Box 2733

Cairns QLD 4870

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Corner of Shields & Grafton Streets

PO Box 2733

Cairns QLD 4870

file:///C|/Documents and Settings/vickiw/Application Data/Technology One/DataWrks/temp/935888/dwa75.htm From: Megan Illmer [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2010 1:36:44 PM To: Email Registration Subject: Free safety program available to inspire Burdekin shire children to stay safe

Good afternoon Mayor McLaughlin & Councillors

I contacted your council in mid-November to let you know that our award-winning injury prevention program, the Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT), was being offered FREE to all Queensland schools, including those in the Burdekin region, until 30 June, 2010.

Well, we have some more exciting news – BHP Billiton Cannington Mine has extended their sponsorship for the next 3.5 years, which means SEAT is now free to all Queensland schools until 30 June 2013!

SEAT is made up of 15 men and women, who either have quadriplegia or paraplegia. The presenters are all volunteers and they share their stories and injury prevention messages with tens of thousands of children from Prep to Year 12 each year, to inspire them to stay safe and ultimately prevent them from a lifetime using a wheelchair. Previously, the SEAT program incurred a small fee of $1 per child to recoup some of the administrative costs of the program.

Thanks to BHP’s support, our presenters are on track to speak to 100,000 Queensland school children this year. We’d appreciate any opportunity for you to promote this fantastic offer, whether it be verbally in your dealings with schools, in local newspaper columns or in newsletters to constituents. I’ve attached the SEAT brochure and a media release about the free offer to give you some more background on the program, which you’re more than welcome to distribute to your contacts.

There is currently no cure for a spinal cord injury, which is why the prevention messages of SEAT are so important.

Please contact me if you require any further information.

Kind regards Megan and the SEAT presenters

Megan Illmer Communications Coordinator

Celebrating 50 years of supporting people to live independently.

Spinal Injuries Association Enhancing the lives of people with spinal cord injury

PO Box 5651 WEST END QLD 4101

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Media Release 18 January 2010

Safety first for Burdekin children

Burdekin Shire Council school children will be among an estimated 300,000 young Queenslanders statewide to benefit from a new three-year sponsorship of a program dedicated to preventing injuries.

With the start of the school year fast approaching, BHP Billiton Cannington Mine has announced it will extend its current one year sponsorship of the Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT) program for an additional three years, effective 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2013.

The Mine’s new $450,000 investment into SEAT over three years on top of the $125,000 already invested this financial year will mean the award-winning injury prevention program, which has shared safety messages with more than 1.3 million children to date, will continue to be offered at no cost to schools throughout Queensland for the next three and a half years.

SEAT Manager Carol Haffke said that based on current trends, more than 100,000 students would view the program each year of the new three year sponsorship.

“In the first six months of this financial year since we’ve been able to offer SEAT at no cost, teachers have been very enthusiastic about booking us and more than 65,000 children have viewed a presentation with nearly 6,400 students booked in already for 2010,” she said.

“We are very confident that our 16 presenters, who all have a spinal cord injury and use a wheelchair, will be able to share their own personal stories and powerful safety messages with more than 100,000 children by the end of this financial year.

“This would not have been possible without the support of BHP Billiton Cannington Mine, which clearly is dedicated to safety, given its own Zero Harm policy and its recognition that SEAT can effectively stop children from having accidents and experiencing a lifetime using a wheelchair.

“The Mine’s support, as well as that of our other sponsors – the Queensland Government, the Motor Accident Insurance Commission and the AAM Foundation – is making a positive difference to the lives of primary and secondary school children around Queensland.”

Also available online at Booking form www.spinal.com.au About youR SCHOOL Contact person Spinal

School

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Email The value of the program Proudly sponsored by: Booking details SEAT has more than 20 years of experience in sharing injury Team prevention messages with school children. Our goal is to reduce the sharing important Date of visit Starting time incidence of spinal cord injuries in Queensland. On average, one person sustains a spinal cord injury every four days injury prevention Presentation location in Queensland – around 90 people each year. The highest risk age group is between 15 and 30 years of age. Road messages with Year levels Number of sessions trauma continues to be the number one cause of spinal cord injuries, followed by falls/crushes and water-based accidents. nearly 1.3 million Total students Students in each session Coinciding with the success of the SEAT program, the number of spinal cord injuries in Queensland has been reducing. Prevention is Parking is available at the only cure for a spinal cord injury. students

For more information, contact: ADDITIONAL details Making a booking Spinal Injuries Association Comments SEAT can now be booked online! Simply visit www.spinal.com.au and click on “injury prevention”. PO Box 5651 West End 4101 Or, a SEAT presentation can also be booked by completing the Telephone: (07) 3391 2044 attached booking form and posting to: Fax: (07) 3391 2088 Spinal Injuries Association, email: [email protected] PO Box 5651, West End QLD 4101 www.spinal.com.au. HOW DID YOU FIND US? Or fax to (07) 3391 2088 Or phone (07) 3391 2044 SEAT letter and brochure Repeat visit to school Referral or 1800 810 513 (outside Brisbane only) Media Other: Aug09 It was very inspiring and it was good to hear from The presenters were very someone who has been upfront about their injuries, through it and who still giving detail in a way so as has such a good attitude not to frighten the children about life. but make them aware of Year 12 student possible dangers and their Photo courtesy of Tweed Daily News. consequences. Primary school teacher "Paraplegia and quadriplegia Photo courtesy of The Queensland Times For secondary schools, there is a choice of two compelling DVDs that profile people who have been injured and are now living with The Spinal Education presentation Awareness Team (SEAT) has shared insight and paraplegia and quadriplegia. The SEAT program team has more than a dozen trained presenters are major life information about how to keep safe on the roads, in the water, on located around Queensland who volunteer their time to help Our presenters have their own audio visual equipment and only the sports field, at home and in the classroom with almost 1.3 million require a screen for projection and a wheelchair accessible venue at prevent spinal cord injuries. students at primary and secondary schools throughout Queensland the school. Each presenter has a spinal cord injury and uses a wheelchair. since 1987. changes, and I A typical session is 40 minutes long but can be tailored to suit a With engaging honesty, sincerity and humour, they provide The SEAT presenters discuss the importance of the spine, as well as school’s requirements. A maximum of 100 students at each session compelling information and insight about life with a spinal cord the effects of a spinal cord injury and how such an injury can change is recommended to encourage interaction between the presenter injury. They are the power behind our program. your life forever. have learnt not to and the students. Up to six sessions can be held on the same day. In addition to strong safety messages, their presentations Each presentation is targeted to suit specific age groups. SEAT is accredited by Education Queensland. encourage greater understanding and awareness of people with a disability. For primary schools, there are two versions of an interactive and

Year 8 student fun multi-media program aimed at Preps to Year 3 and Years 4 and 5. If a 40 minute session doesn’t suit, SEAT presenters take stupid risks." From July 2009, there will be powerful videos available for Year 6 and 7 are also available to speak at assemblies It was good that the students. presenter had a spinal anywhere from five to 30 minutes. I liked her truth and honesty problem, because he These short videos feature “what if” scenarios, featuring children of about her life. actually knows what Year 11 student primary school age highlighting what can go wrong when safety is it’s like. disregarded, and videos of SEAT presenters carrying out everyday Year 6 student activities such as driving, getting out of bed and swimming. Four teaching modules are available This session had a for teachers that link the learning From 1 July, 2009 until 30 June, 2010, the Spinal Education significant impact on I learned about our vertebrae the young people who and how people get spinal Awareness Team (SEAT) program will be offered at no cost to outcomes of the Year 1 to 7 Health attended – extremely injuries and how hard life would students or schools – your SEAT presentation will be free! worthwhile. be in a wheelchair. I also learned and Physical Education syllabus to the High school teacher how to help people who are in an Special thanks to our newest sponsor messages of the SEAT program. accident. BHP Billiton Cannington Mine. Year 7 student

BHP Billiton Cannington Mine General Manager Bob Fulker said: “Zero Harm is our number one priority at Cannington, so we’re delighted to support the Spinal Education Awareness Team reach out to the next generation on key safety issues.

“The program reinforces safety awareness messages we try to live by in our workplace. Being mindful of the situation you are in and not taking unnecessary risks is key to working, living and playing safely.

“The SEAT team are experts at getting that vital message across to our youth of today.

“Cannington has a long running relationship with the Spinal Injuries Association. Seeing how much impact the SEAT program is having across the state reinforces the value of our relationship.”

As a service of the Spinal Injuries Association for the past 23 years, SEAT has motivated more than 1.3 million Queensland school children to keep themselves safe.

“Coinciding with the success of SEAT, Queensland has gone from the state with the highest rate of spinal cord injuries to the state with the second lowest rate,” Carol said.

“But around 90 people each year in Queensland are still sustaining spinal cord injuries, the majority from road trauma, followed by falls or crushes and water-related accidents.

“Every time our SEAT presenters tell Queensland children what happened to them and how a spinal cord injury has changed their lives, the more chance there is of these kids remaining independent and injury free.”

To book a free SEAT visit, please visit www.spinal.com.au or phone (07) 3391 2044.

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From: Thompson, Ann (Sen J. McLucas) [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2010 1:45:31 PM To: Thompson, Ann (Sen J. McLucas) Subject: Launch of 2010 Year of Women in Local Government [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Good Afternoon, The following information regarding women in local government may be of interest to your organisation. this email is being sent by Ann Thompson on behalf of Senator Jan McLucas Labor Senator for Queensland Tel: 07 4031 6009 | Fax: 07 4031 6167

MacDonnell's Solicitors Building Corner of Shields & Grafton Streets PO Box 2733 Cairns QLD 4870

LAUNCH OF YEAR OF WOMEN IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The Rudd Labor Government has thrown its support behind the 2010 Year of Women in Local Government, an initiative to improve the participation of women in local government leadership and management.

Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, launched this initiative in Sydney today.

“This year, the Rudd Government will be providing nearly $500,000 for a range of practical projects to help improve the participation of women in local government,” he said.

It is critical that councils and shires, as the level of government closest to the community, reflect the communities that they seek to represent.

“Local governments make an important contribution to the nation, delivering vital infrastructure and services, such as local roads, community facilities, environmental and waste services, child care and health and welfare services.

“However, less than a third of councillors are women; 20 per cent of senior managers are women; and only seven per cent of Chief Executive Officers are women,” Mr Albanese said.

Minister for the Status of Women, Tanya Plibersek, said she was very proud to be serving in a Government which boasts more women in senior parliamentary positions than any other Australian Government, including the first female Deputy Prime Minister.

“There is no lack of talented women in Australia, and many get their political start in local government. The Australian Government is keen to support more women in these roles.

“Councils are big employers in local communities. Organisations that employ women and people from diverse backgrounds better represent and understand their community leading to better results.

The Rudd Government have taken a number of practical steps to help increase the engagement of

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The Government’s commitment includes: • $250,000 for a three-year 50:50 Vision: Councils for Gender Equity program which will audit councils and shires to determine the status and role of women in leadership roles as well as their participation in the workplace. • $100,000 in scholarship funding to enable senior women in local government to participate in the new Executive Leadership Program being developed by the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government and the Australia and New Zealand School of Government; • $100,000 to improve the collection of data and reporting on the status of women in the local government sector; and • $40,000 to the Local Government Managers Australia for their 2010 Management Challenge, which will involve around 130 councils identifying strategies to promote gender equity in their councils.

Further information on 2010 Year of Women in Local Government is available at http://lgwomen2010. org.au/

Wednesday, 20 January 2010

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file:///C|/Documents and Settings/kylies/Application Data/Technology One/DataWrks/temp/936377/dwa10D.htm From: Geoff Lake [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2010 4:14:44 PM To: Email Registration Subject: Message from ALGA President re Referendum

To: The Mayor & Councillors and CEO (or equivalent positions)

From: Geoff Lake, President, Australian Local Government Association (ALGA)

Please forward or distribute this email to the Mayor, councillors and CEO of your council.

Dear colleagues

If you haven't seen it already, you may be interested in the front page story in today's Australian Financial Review about the four potential constitutional changes currently being examined by the Australian Government (unfortunately it isn't online so I can't link to it).

The Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, is quoted in the article as confirming that the inclusion of local government in the Constitution is one of the four proposals currently being worked on by the Government. The other three relate to a republic, recognition of indigenous people and cooperative federalism. The Attorney also indicated that the Government is looking to pursue these changes in the next parliamentary term.

This is positive news and responds to ALGA's efforts and negotiations on behalf of the sector over the past 12 months with the Government, the Opposition, state and territory governments and minor parties to build momentum on constitutional reform.

You may be interested in the following press release which I issued today responding to the Attorney's comments.

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Yours Sincerely,

Geoff Lake President Australian Local Government Association

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The Declared Fish Habitat Area Network Strategy 2009-14 has now been finalised.

A copy of the Strategy is available on the Fisheries Queensland webpage http://www.dpi.qld.gov. au/28_16051.htm

The Strategy outlines the current status of the declared Fish Habitat Area (FHA) Network and a way forward for the next 5 years, with links to the Queensland Fisheries Strategy 2009-14.

In 2009 the declared FHA Network celebrated its 40th anniversary. It now protects 880,000 ha of high quality fish habitats that are critical in sustaining our State fisheries. Legal recreational, commercial and indigenous fishing are permitted in declared FHAs.

Thank you for the important feedback on the Draft Declared FHA Network Strategy. These comments ensure the final Strategy encompasses the relevant issues and opportunities for management to maintain

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We look forward to working with you over the next 5 years in the Strategy’s implementation.

Jim Groves Managing Director Fisheries Queensland A Service of the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation Phone 07 3224 2268 Facsimile 07 3224 2804 Mobile 0407 628 201 Email [email protected] Website www.deedi.qld.gov.au Call Centre 13 25 23

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Good Afternoon, The following information provides highlights and a link to the 2010 Intergenerational Report for Australia. this email is being sent by Ann Thompson on behalf of Senator Jan McLucas Labor Senator for Queensland Tel: 07 4031 6009 | Fax: 07 4031 6167

MacDonnell's Solicitors Building Corner of Shields & Grafton Streets PO Box 2733 Cairns QLD 4870

Australia to 2050: Future CHALLENGES

2010 Intergenerational Report Australia to 2050: Future Challenges.

The report provides a comprehensive study of the challenges that Australia will face over the next 40 years, including an ageing population, escalating pressures on the health system, and the environmental and economic challenges of climate change.

These challenges will place substantial pressure on economic growth, living standards and the federal budget over the next 40 years.

The report demonstrates just how critical it is to plan for the future, invest in productivity and participation, maintain fiscal discipline, and deal with dangerous climate change. Taking modest steps now means we can avoid the need for much more dramatic and painful adjustments in the future.

The report shows clearly that the ageing of Australia’s workforce will present a particular set of economic and social challenges. The proportion of Australia’s population aged 65 and over is projected to almost double over the next 40 years. Today there are 5 working-aged people to every person aged 65 and over. By 2050, this ratio will fall to only 2.7 people.

With proportionately fewer working-age Australians supporting a much larger population of older Australians, ageing and rising heath costs are expected to result in spending exceeding

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The report highlights that productivity growth – producing more output with proportionately fewer workers – will be the major contributor to increases in living standards over the next 40 years.

That’s why the Rudd Government is delivering a far-reaching productivity agenda, including historic investments in vital infrastructure like the National Broadband Network, skills and training, cutting business red tape and the Education Revolution.

The Government is also taking steps to remove impediments to workforce participation and provide incentives and reward for those Australians who choose to remain in the workforce in their later years.

Steps by the Government to grow the economy and ensure strong fiscal discipline, including through the implementation of the Government’s fiscal strategy, will lower future adjustment costs and the economic impacts of the ageing population.

Australia to 2050: Future Challenges also highlights that climate change presents a major threat to Australia’s environment and economic prospects.

The Government is committed to introducing the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), which will achieve large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions at least economic cost by steadily transforming the economy.

The Government has already expanded the Renewable Energy Target to ensure that by 2020, 20 per cent of our electricity supply comes from renewable sources. This is complemented by the $4.5 billion Clean Energy Initiative, which will support solar, clean coal and renewable technologies, and the $3 billion Energy Efficient Homes Package, which is helping households improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Australia to 2050: Future Challenges makes it clear that the decisions that are taken in the near term will be crucial to the economic prospects and living standards of future generations. That’s why the Rudd Government is determined to tackle the big future challenges, so we can leave a stronger, fairer and healthier Australia to future generations.

The Australia to 2050: Future Challenges report can be found on the Treasury website http://www. treasury.gov.au/igr/igr2010/

CANBERRA

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