Minutes of Council Meeting Held in Council Chamber Administration Building, Boas Avenue, Joondalup, on Wednesday, 09 February 1994
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I90200 C I T Y O F W A N N E R O O MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOAS AVENUE, JOONDALUP, ON WEDNESDAY, 09 FEBRUARY 1994 ATTENDANCES AND APOLOGIES Councillors: G A MAJOR - JP, Mayor South-West Ward P NOSOW - Deputy Mayor South Ward H M WATERS North Ward C P DAVIES North Ward W H MARWICK Central Ward A V DAMMERS Central Ward B A COOPER Central Ward L A EWEN-CHAPPELL Central Ward K H WOOD South Ward I D MACLEAN South Ward F D FREAME South-West Ward N RUNDLE South-West Ward G W CURTIS South-West Ward Town Clerk: R F COFFEY Acting City Treasurer: T ORD City Planner: O G DRESCHER City Engineer: R MCNALLY Acting City Recreation and Cultural Services Manager: D INGARFIELD City Environmental Health Manager: G FLORANCE City Building Surveyor: R FISCHER City Parks Manager: F GRIFFIN Manager - Municipal Law & Fire Service: T TREWIN City Librarian: N CLIFFORD Manager - Welfare Services: P STUART Executive Assistant: P HIGGS Publicity Officer: W CURRALL Committee Clerk: J CARROLL Minute Clerk: M HOSSACK Apologies for absence were tendered by Crs Moloney and Gilmore. There were 32 members of the Public and 2 members of the Press in attendance. The Mayor declared the meeting open at 7.32 pm. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES I90201 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING, 22 DECEMBER 1993 MOVED Cr Marwick, SECONDED Cr Freame that the Minutes of Council Meeting held on 22 December 1993, be confirmed as a true and correct record. CARRIED I90202 MINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, 24 JANUARY 1994 MOVED Cr Freame, SECONDED Cr Wood that the Minutes of Special Council Meeting held on 24 January 1994, be confirmed as a true and correct record. CARRIED QUESTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN, WITHOUT DISCUSSION Cr Freame asked the following questions at the Council Meeting held on 22 December 1993: Q1 In relation to the decision not to make a donation to the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Association this year, is Council aware that the charges for the SECWA, water, rubbish and insurance paid to the City of Wanneroo have risen from $7,991 for the 1992/93 season to in excess of $12,028 for the 1993 year to date? A1 The electricity and water accounts have increased in proportion to the size of the building. The new clubhouse contains extra showers for club members, large electric heaters and bar fridges etc. These accounts are charged by the relevant State Government Departments and the Council seeks reimbursement from the club. Rubbish is charged by the Council through a cart rental and collection system. The club can control the cost of the service through monitoring the number of carts hired and the frequency of their collection. The insurance premiums have increased significantly with the increase in size of the building. The policy covers the replacement value of the building only, it is the club's responsibility to insure the contents of the building. The premium is set by the insurer and the Council seeks reimbursement from the club. Q2 Have any concessions in relation to these accounts been made to the club for community use of the facility? A2 No. Q3 Do the water and SECWA charges reflect any use by the community of the public toilets and changerooms attached to the building, or are there any sub-meters in place? A3 No. The electricity and water accounts are divided between the Council and the Club through sub meters. The Club pays for its own use, with two sub meters to separate the kiosk and main hall area. The Council accurately determines the amount for the community toilet/changerooms and beach side lighting through separate meters. Cr Cooper asked the following question at the Council Meeting held on 22 December 1993 regarding the Transperth and Westrail Service Timetable: Q1 Earlier this year I asked that we as a Council convene a meeting with the Transport authorities regarding the link up of the buses with train services. The staff held a meeting with them and nothing happened. I requested a further meeting involving Councillors and would like to know if this meeting has been held, and if not, why not? A1 Town Clerk's response: Enquiries show that Council at its meeting on 22 September 1993 resolved to seek a deputation with Transperth comprising the Mayor, Cr Cooper, Town Clerk and City Engineer to discuss alterations to the existing Transperth bus timetables to connect with the Westrail train service. It would appear arrangements for the deputation were inadvertently overlooked. I can offer no excuse for this oversight. Transperth has now been requested to agree to a deputation in accordance with the Council resolution. QUESTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS NOT BEEN GIVEN, WITHOUT DISCUSSION Cr Freame asked for the details of the significant increase to the Insurance premiums referred to in Q1 on Page 2. The Town Clerk asked that this question be placed on notice. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFFICIAL OPENING - WARWICK OPEN SPACE SPORTS CLUBROOMS Early in January I officially opened the Warwick Open Space Sports Club rooms. The Greenwood Tennis Club and the Outlaws Softball Club are the two main groups which will be using the club rooms on a regular basis. OFFICIAL OPENING - BEAUMARIS BEACH ESTATE Last month I attended the official opening of the Beaumaris Beach Estate. The City of Wanneroo has worked closely with the developers of this estate to ensure that it meets all the criteria expected of such a new development. The estate covers 170 hectares and, when fully developed, will be home to more than 5000 people. 1994 AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY Late last month Council hosted the 1994 Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at Mawson Park, Hillarys. The evening went very smoothly with 150 people becoming Australian citizens. The evening attracted a crowd of about 500 people for the ceremony, entertainment and BBQ dinners. We were fortunate to have Premier Richard Court in attendance and a fine address was delivered by Ocean Reef student Samantha Findley on what Australia Day means to teenagers. CITY OF WANNEROO HEALTHY CHOICES/WANNEROO TIMES COMPETITION Daniel and Louise Bradley of Marangaroo were the lucky winners of the City of Wanneroo Healthy Choices/Wanneroo Times $50 dine-out voucher competition. Mr and Mrs Bradley, who have three children, said on the competition entry form that they didn't get the opportunity to dine-out all that often. The win allows them to dine-out free at one of the restaurants which won a City of Wanneroo Healthy Choices award. YOUTH FEST 1994 On Saturday I officially opened Youth Fest 1994. This was the first time that a sports and recreational festival for youth in Wanneroo had been held. It was a joint initiative of the City of Wanneroo, Sonshine FM and Sorrento Quay. Youth Fest went a long way in addressing the needs of youth in the district by providing hands-on access to the many and varied recreational and sporting facilities available within the City of Wanneroo for our young people. OFFICIAL OPENING - UNDERCROFT BRIDGE CLUB Last Sunday I was invited to officially open the Undercroft Bridge Club, in Percy Doyle Reserve, Duncraig. Due to government grants and the sterling efforts of club members in raising much-needed funds, work on the new premises was completed at the end of October last year. The new building augurs well for the club as it now boasts 230 members, sessions on every day of the week (except Sundays), plans for teaching bridge classes and possibly additional sessions during the day for seniors. MAYORS VISIT COUNCIL This afternoon we were privileged to host a visit of two mayors from Municipalities in South Australia. The Mayor of Salisbury, David Plumridge and the Mayor of Hindmarsh in Woodville, John Dyer are visiting Perth and took the opportunity of coming up and saying hello. To Mayor Plumridge and Mayor Dyer, Welcome to Perth and, in particular, the City of Wanneroo. I hope your stay is a pleasant one and that you take back many fond memories of the West. NEW YEAR WISHES My fellow Councillors, ladies and gentlemen, as this is the first Council meeting for 1994 I would like to take this opportunity of wishing you all a healthy and prosperous New Year. I believe Council performed creditably in the past 12 months and feel confident that we can keep this momentum pushing forward in a positive manner throughout 1994. EXCHANGE OF PLAQUES The Mayor presented plagues to the visiting Mayors and was presented with a plague from the City of Salisbury. SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS - CLAUSES 73 AND 96(1) MOVED Cr Rundle, SECONDED Cr Curtis that in accordance with Council's resolution H50814, point 9, Clauses 73 & 96(1), ie "No member, unless that member is the mover of the Motion, shall speak twice on the same Motion" be suspended for the duration of the meeting. CARRIED PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND DEPUTATIONS I90203 PETITION OPPOSING PROPOSED MEDICAL CONSULTING ROOMS, LOT 102 (2) LYELL GROVE, WOODVALE - [30/2878] A 10-signature petition has been received objecting to the rezoning of Lot 102 (2) Lyell Grove, Woodvale to Medical Consulting Rooms. The petitioners object on the grounds that the proposed parking areas and increased traffic will endanger children within the area. This petition will be considered in conjunction with Item I20208. MOVED Cr Nosow, SECONDED Cr Wood that the petition objecting to the rezoning of Lot 102 (2) Lyell Grove, Woodvale to Medical Consulting Rooms be received and considered in conjunction with Item I20208.