14th April, 2009 Ordinary Council Meeting
Meeting Commences 9:00am
Prayer
Apologies
Declaration of Interests
Minutes • Ordinary Council Meeting held on 24th March, 2009 • Burdekin Road Safety Advisory Committee held on 25th February, 2009 • Burdekin Shire Youth Council Meeting held on 23rd March, 2009 • Burdekin Be Active Advisory Committee Meeting held on 25th March, 2009
Business Arising from Minutes
Reports • Operating Statement for the period ending 28th February, 2009 • Capital Projects Monthly Report for the period ending 28th February, 2009
Environment & Operations 1. Conversion to freehold of Permit to Occupy – Plantation Creek, Ayr – Mark J Bolam. 2. Development application for material change of use for a dual occupancy – 110 Norham Road, Ayr – David Zarate. 3. Development application for reconfiguring a Lot – 22-34 Albert Street, 32 and 62 Klondyke Road, Ayr – Andrew Shepherdson. 4. Development application for reconfiguring Lots – 335 Shepherd Road, Mona Park – Gilio Involata.
Corporate & Community Services 1. Budget Amendment – Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall. 2. Sponsorship for 2009 Burdekin Grower Race Day – Burdekin Race Club Inc.
Correspondence for Information
Notice Of Motion
Cr McLaughlin 1. That Council attend the 2009 Brisbane Caravan and Camping Show, to be held from 3rd to 9th June, in conjunction with Townsville Enterprise, Charters Towers Regional Council and Townsville City Council. Council is required to contribute $1000 to participate. In addition, Council is responsible for travel and accommodation expenses for attendees.
Urgent Business
General Business
10.00am Presentation by Mr Thor Lyster, Economist, AEC group on the Economic Development Strategic Plan for Burdekin Shire.
In Committee Discussions
BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL
MINUTES - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 24TH MARCH 2009
Held in John Drysdale Chamber Commencing at 9.00am
CLAUSE 1 ATTENDANCE
Crs. McLaughlin (Mayor), L. Loizou (Deputy Mayor), M.J. Haynes, R.H. Lewis, P.M. Dalle Cort, T.P. List and E. Gazziola
Mr. K. Holt - Chief Executive Officer Mr. D.P. Mulcahy - Director Corporate and Community Services Mr. T.G. Williams - Director Environment and Operations Mr. S. Great - Manager Planning and Development Miss. T. Jensen - Manager Environment and Health
Minutes Clerk - Miss. S. Cronin .
CLAUSE 2 MEETING PRAYER
The meeting prayer was delivered by Richard Felkel of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. .
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 10TH MARCH, 2009 (I-ADMIN)
Moved Cr. Haynes, seconded Cr. List that the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10th March, 2009 be received as a true and correct record noting the following amendment:
Clause 8 - amendment to reflect that council increases the charge to $110 per square metre for construction of domestic crossovers on a private works basis with such construction only being carried out when constructing adjacent kerb and channel.
CARRIED Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 24th March, 2009
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CLAUSE 5 MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ISSUES - RITA ISLAND HELD ON 20TH FEBRUARY, 2009
Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Lewis that the minutes of the Public Meeting - Emergency Management Issues - Rita Island held on 20th February, 2009 be received with the following amendment:
Clause 1 - Attendance to reflect that Cr. Loizou was absent from the meeting.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 6 MINUTES OF THE BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP MEETING HELD ON 27TH FEBRUARY, 2009
Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that the minutes of the Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group meeting held on 27th February, 2009 be received.
CARRIED
Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that the minutes of the Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group meeting held on 27th February, 2009 be adopted.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 7 MINUTES OF THE BURDEKIN SHIRE YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 2ND MARCH, 2009
Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. List that the minutes of the Burdekin Shire Youth Council Meeting held on 2nd March, 2009 be received.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 8 MINUTES OF WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 4TH MARCH, 2009
Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Haynes that the minutes of the Workplace Health and Safety Committee Meeting held on 4th March, 2009 be received.
CARRIED
Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Gazziola that the minutes of the Workplace
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Health and Safety Committee Meeting held on 4th March, 2009 be adopted.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 9 COUNCIL APPROVES DELEGATES TO ATTEND 2009 NORTH QUEENSLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN HUGHENDEN FROM 6TH TO 8TH MAY, 2009 (I-SEC)
878280 - 01-07-09A - North Queensland Local Government Association - NQLGA - Notice of Conference - North Queensland Local Government Association to be held in Hughenden from the 6th to 8th May, 2009. Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Haynes that Council support the attendance of Crs. McLaughlin, Lewis and Gazziola at the 2009 North Queensland Local Government Association Conference to be held in Hughenden from 6th to 8th May, 2009.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 10 COUNCIL APPROVES INCREASE IN AYR GOLF CLUB'S INTEREST FREE LOAN FROM $45,000 TO $50,000 (A-DCCS) / (I-ASO)
879642 - 01-10-26 - Mr D P Mulcahy, Director Corporate & Community Services - Report - Revenue financial assistance - 2008-2009 - Ayr Golf Club Inc.
Moved Cr. Dalle Cort, seconded Cr. Loizou that Council approves an increase in Ayr Golf Club’s interest free loan (mower) from $45,000 to $50,000 (no GST applicable), subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Repayments to be made as per the agreed schedule with the term of the loan being increased by one year to 2014; 2. Terms and conditions of the loan remain as advised by letter dated 9th March, 2005.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 11 COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING A LOT - 33910 BRUCE HIGHWAY AND 202 WOODSTOCK GIRU ROAD, GIRU - DAVID HANNON
880150 - Sub 08-63 - Mr S Great, Manager Planning & Development - Report - Development application for reconfiguring a Lot - 33910 Bruce Highway and 202 Woodstock Giru Road, Giru - David Hannon.
Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. Haynes that Council approves the Development Application for reconfiguring a Lot (Boundary realignment) at 33910 Bruce Highway and 202 Woodstock Giru Road, Giru, (Lot 36 on EP650 and Lot 38 on EP136, Parish of Scott, County of Elphinstone), 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;
PROPOSAL PLAN
4. The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:- (a) (i) the proposed Rowlands Surveys Pty Ltd plan numbered 42618/01; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council; and (b) any approval issued under this approval; and (c) any development permit for operational works relating to the reconfiguring of a lot;
TIME FOR COMPLIANCE
5. Unless otherwise specified by these conditions, the conditions must be complied with prior to approval of the Plan of Survey;
WATER SUPPLY
6. The applicant is required to provide a certified statement from a licensed plumber that no existing interconnecting water supply plumbing crosses the boundary between the two lots.
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PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES
7. 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 12 COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING A LOT - 12B AND 18A-20A CHIPPENDALE STREET, AYR - P & L CREMIN
880200 - Sub 09-05 - Mr S Great, Manager Planning & Development - Report - Development application for reconfiguring a Lot - 12B and 18A-20A Chippendale Street, Ayr - P & L Cremin. Moved Cr. Dalle Cort, seconded Cr. Lewis that Council approves the Development Application for reconfiguring a Lot (Boundary realignment) at 12B & 18A-20A Chippendale Street, Ayr (Lot 32 on SP217487 & Lot29 on SP217483, 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 Natural Resources and Water 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 Surveys Pty Ltd plan numbered 28122 -12; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council; and (b) any approval issued under this approval; and (c) any development permit for operational works relating to the reconfiguring of a lot;
TIME FOR COMPLIANCE
4. Unless otherwise specified by these conditions, the conditions must be complied with prior to approval of the Plan of Survey;
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PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES
5. The developer must at its own cost undertake all necessary alterations to public utility mains and services as are rendered necessary by the carrying out of any
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 13 COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING LOTS - ANABRANCH ROAD, JARVISFIELD - D & K ORLANDI
880151 - Sub 09-08 - Mr S Great, Manager Planning & Development - Report - Development application for reconfiguring Lots - Anabranch Road, Jarvisfield - D & K Orlandi.
Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gazziola that Council approves the Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot (Boundary realignment) at Anabranch Road, Jarvisfield (Lot 3 on SP146690, Lot 5 on SP185655, Lots 4 & 7 on SP222935, Parish of Morrill, 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 $95-60 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 Brazier Motti plan numbered 55124/4C; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council; 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
5. If any existing public utility service including telephone, electricity, water, sewerage or gas needs to be altered or relocated to complete the
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reconfiguration the developer must bear the cost of alteration or relocation;
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 14 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
1. 879864 * 01-05-01 & MF-40 Townsville City Council
The Health of Queenslanders 2008: Prevention of Chronic Disease brochure. 2. 879726 * 01-07-08 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc - LGAQ
LGAQ Circular - 2009-087 - State Election Policy Plan Update. 3. 878279 * 01-07-09A North Queensland Local Government Association - NQLGA
Thank you letter to Burdekin Shire Council for hosting the North Queensland Local Government Association Bi-annual Conference. 4. 879862 * 01-10-15 & MF-17 Ayr Golf Club - Junior Golf Coordinator
Request for support from the Ayr Junior Golf Club for the Junior Open to be held on 21 and 22 March 2009. 5. 879603 * 01-10-15 & MF-17 & MF-21 Burdekin Shire Youth Council
Request for financial support for the Burdekin Shire Youth Council's 2008 Christmas party break-up. 6. 879859 * 03-03-10 & MF-03 Office of the Lord Mayor - Brisbane City
Brisbane City Council contribution of $7000 to help with repair and restoration of infrastructure after flooding in the Burdekin Shire. 7. 879858 * 03-08-11E North Queensland Sports Foundation
Event support application was successful in gaining $2,500 for the Burdekin Health and Fitness Expo. 8. 878583 * 03-08-28 North Queensland Sports Foundation
ReActive-ate North Queensland project completed.
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9. 880197 * 03-08-28 North Queensland Sports Foundation
Minutes of the North Queensland Sports Foundation board meeting held on 13th March, 2009. 10. 878329 * 12-01-02 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc - LGAQ
LGAQ Circular - 2009-074 - Local Government Association of Queensland Environment Conference 2009. 11. 879167 * 12-01-02 & MF-15 International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
ICLEI Oceania Opportunities 2009-10 brochure. 12. 879860 * MF-11 Hon Warren Pitt MP - Minister for Main Roads and Local
Matters outlined in Opposition Leader speech to Committee for Economic Development of Australia. 13. 879861 * MF-16 & MF-26 Country & Regional Living Expo
Exhibitor information for Country and Regional Living Expo to be held from 30 October to 1 November in Brisbane. 14. 879863 * MF-36 Queensland Department of Main Roads - Brisbane
First edition of iConnect now available online. .
CLAUSE 15 COUNCIL APPROVES REQUEST FROM CLARE CRICKET COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP FIELDS ON LOT 181 GS628, RESERVE FOR RECREATION (CLARE TOWN COMMON) (A-DCCS)
Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. Lewis that the Council exercises its power as trustee and approves the request from the Clare Cricket Committee to develop and create more fields on Lot 181 GS628, Reserve for Recreation (such land known locally as the Clare Town Common) to assist with the staging of the Clare Cricket Carnival.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 16 COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH CSR TO ACQUIRE LAND DESCRIBED AS LOT 3RP702107, ADJACENT TO DRYSDALE ROAD, GIRU (A-DCCS) / (I-ASO) , (I-DEO) , (I-OPS)
Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. Lewis that Council enter into negotiation with CSR to acquire the land described as Lot 3RP702107, adjacent to
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Drysdale Road, Giru.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 17 COUNCIL GRANTS APPROVAL FOR MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS TO ATTEND 2009 ELECTED MEMBER UPDATE TO BE HELD ON 20TH MAY, 2009 (I-SEC)
Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that the Mayor and Councillors attend the 2009 Elected Member Update to be held in Townsville on 20th May, 2009.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 18 COUNCIL APPROVES LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR CRS. DALLE CORT AND LIST ON 14TH AND 28TH APRIL, 2009 (I-HRES)
Moved Cr. Haynes, seconded Cr. Loizou that Cr. Dalle Cort be granted a leave of absence for the Ordinary Council meeting on 14th April, 2009 and Cr. List be granted leave of absence for the Ordinary Council meetings on 14th and 28th April, 2009.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 19 MAYOR CONDUCTS AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY
At this stage of the meeting the Mayor, Cr. McLaughlin conducted an Australian Citizenship Ceremony for Mr Cipriano Blanco, Ms Loreta Blanco, Miss Margaret Blanco, Ms Virginia Muspratt, Mrs Chit Price and Mrs Marites Vennard who were naturalised as Australian Citizens. .
CLAUSE 20 DISCUSSION HELD ON LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ADOPTED
Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Haynes that the Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Plan be adopted as submitted on 24th February, 2009 in accordance with the requirements of section 80 of the Disaster Management Act 2003.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 21 DISCUSSIONS HELD ON WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY
Discussions were held on the draft Waste Management Policy which explains the objectives and general principles of the Council in the optimum delivery of waste management services for the community. .
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CLAUSE 22 COUNCIL MEETS IN COMMITTEE UNDER SECTION 463.(1) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1993
Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Gazziola that the Council meets in committee under the following sections of the Local Government Act, 1993:
Section 463.(1) (c) - the local government budget
for the purpose of discussing budget revenue modelling. .
CLAUSE 23 ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED
Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Haynes that the ordinary meeting of Council be resumed.
CARRIED
There being no further business the meeting closed at 4.30pm.
These minutes were confirmed by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 14th April, 2009.
MAYOR .
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MINUTES - BURDEKIN ROAD SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON 25TH FEBRUARY, 2009
Held in the John Hy Peak Room Commencing at 10.30am
CLAUSE 1 ATTENDANCE
Trevor Williams - Director Environment and Operations Kevin Byers - Acting Manager Technical Services Denise Elrick - Department of Main Roads Katrina Steel - Department of Main Roads Carolyn Allis - Queensland Transport Bev Gorman - Queensland Tranpsport Darian Greenough - Queensland Police - Home Hill Merle Edwards - Seniors Support Service Tony Gemellaro - Home Hill Chamber of Commerce
Apologies for Absence: Lou Loizou - Chairman
Kylie Smith - Minutes Clerk .
CLAUSE 2 MINUTES RECEIVED
Moved Ms Elrick, seconded Ms Allis that the minutes of the Burdekin Road Safety Advisory Group meeting held on the 26th March, 2008 be received as a true and correct record.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 3 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
1. Clause 3.1 - Plan for painted median incorporating "no right turn" sign at intersection / access adjacent United Petroleum.
Ms. Elrick advised that no further progress has been made and she would further investigate the matter.
2. Clause 9 - Committee to recommend council investigate funding to view video streaming from Burdekin River Bridge.
Discussion was held regarding the electronic message board located at the Burdekin Bridge and the possibility of having CCT cameras placed on the message board to alert police to any oversized vehicles accessing the bridge without clearance. Ms Elrick advised that a quote was submitted for the work and the estimated cost is $5000. Ms Elrick stated that the Department of Main Roads does not have any issues in regards to the police having viewing access to the video footage. Minutes - Road Safety Advisory Committee - 25th February, 2009
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CLAUSE 4 NORTHERN REGION ROAD SAFETY ACTION PLAN 2008-2009
Discussion was held regarding the NQ Road Safety Action Plan (NQRSAP) 2008-2009.
It was agreed for a similar action plan to be developed for the Shire.
Discussion commenced on modifying the NQRSAP to a Burdekin version.
As further discussion is required on key issues for the plan Mr Williams postponed further disucssions until the next meeting. .
CLAUSE 5 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
The following correspondence was tabled:
1. 844850 *01-06-04 & MF-11 & MF-20 Hon Rosemary Menkens MP - Member for Burdekin
Forwarding a copy of correspondence received from the Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations regarding the Drysdale Street open level crossing safety concerns.
2. 832896 * 06-09-01 Queensland Department of Main Roads - Northern Regional
Advising in reference to the proposed upgrading of signage relating to the Burdekin Bridge, that signs have been ordered for delivery to Council's Depot. It is requested that Council proceed with stallation of these signs, a plan for which is attached.
3. 841828 * 06-09-18 Queensland Transport - Townsville / Northern Region
Forwarding road crash data that can be used in the formation of a road safety action plan.
4. 840183 *06-09-18 & MF-20 Hon Rosemary Mekens MP - Member for Burdekin
Forwarding copy of letter to Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations for Council's information regarding request for immediate safety inspection with a view to possible safety upgards at the railway crossing in Drysdale Street, Ayr.
5. 867345 * MF-06 Burdekin Community Association Inc
Expressing his concerns regarding the infrequence of Burdekin Road Safety Advisory Committee meetings and nominating three extra
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people to support their present representative at future meetings. .
CLAUSE 6 GENERAL BUSINESS
1. New Initiatives from Queensland Transport - Back to School Road Safety Booklets have been circulated and are targeted towards young children and students in regards to walking and cycling skills. - Changes have been made to motorcycle licence riders. Riders must hold their class RE motorcycle licence for a minimum of 12 months before being able to progress to their class R motorcycle licence. - Proposed new licence designs for the new Queensland smartcard driver licence was discussed. It was noted that the proposed designs are not final and represent draft artwork only. - Share My Story Campaign is Queensland Government's new road safety campaign. The main component of the campaign is an interactive website allowing everyday Queenslanders to communicate how road trauma has impacted their lives. The website went live on 22nd January, 2009 and online, print and advertisements commenced on 23rd January, 2009.
2. Mr Gemellaro requested the possibility of installing street lights on rural roads that are starting to become residential areas. Mr Williams advised that due to the large amount of rural roads in the Shire and cost factors involved it would not be possible to install street lighting in these areas.
3. Yellow Gin Creek - Roadtek are currently monitoring the road closure at Yellow Gin Creek and it was noted that Yellow Gin Creek has been listed as requiring height adjustment.
4. Haughton River Road Closure - Council is monitoring traffic at Sandy Corner and Roadtek are monitoring traffic at Alligator Creek whilst the Haughton River is in flood.
5. TIDS Application was recently submitted. Works for 2010-2011 will include a bus set down and pick up point in Melbourne Street, Ayr and continuation of the footpath program along Beach Road and Cox Street, Ayr.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 12.30pm
MR TREVOR WILLIAMS ACTING CHAIRMAN .
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MINUTES - BURDEKIN SHIRE YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 23RD MARCH, 2009
Held in the John Drysdale Chamber Commencing at 4.20pm
CLAUSE 1 ATTENDANCE
Alice Gambino - Youth Mayor Julian Homewood - Deputy Youth Mayor Stephanie Webber - Secretary Amber Smith - Ayr State High School Coral Shamir - Home Hill State High School Chris Morretto - Burdekin Catholic High School James Bycroft - Burdekin Catholic High School Katie Pirrone - Burdekin Catholic High School Kate Andrews - Ayr State High School Kieran Whiley - Ayr State High School Scheryl Alberts - Ayr State High School Sophie Ricca - Burdekin Catholic High School
Tammy Quagliata - Economic & Community Development Support Officer Tony Vaccaro - Economic & Community Development Manager Cr. Lyn McLaughlin - Mayor, Burdekin Shire Council .
CLAUSE 2 MINUTES RECEIVED
Prior to the commencement of the meeting, Youth Council Members took part in a walk through Queen Street with Deborah De Williams. Mrs. Williams is attempting to walk around Australia while raising money for breast cancer.
Moved Stephanie Webber, seconded Coral Shamir that the Minutes of the Burdekin Shire Youth Council meeting held on 2nd March, 2009 be received as a true and correct record.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 3 CORRESPONDENCE
Inward Correspondence
1. Cheryl Lawrence, Youth Network Coordinator - Forwarding information on Qld Country Credit Union Community Grants available to support the invaluable work and projects of community groups and organisations.
2. Jessica Tubnor, Burdekin Relay for Life - Encouraging teams to participate in the 2009 Relay for Life. An information night will be held Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 24th March, 2009
on Tuesday 24th March at 7.30pm at the Council Chambers.
3. Townsville City Council & Townsville Youth Council - Forwarding a program flyer for Townsville Youth Week Celebrations.
Outward Correspondence
1. Rachel Cook, Qld Education and Townsville Youth Network - Forwarding Youth Council views on the proposed RYEF Action Plans.
2. Rachel Cook, Qld Education and Townsville Youth Network - Advising the Youth Council is willing to provide assistance with advertising for the Regional Battle of the Bands as well as assistance for any winning band to participate in the event, if required.
3. Burdekin Interschool Drama Festival Committee - Advising that Youth Council will again support the event with a $100 donation.
Moved Katie Pirrone, seconded Julian Homewood that the inward correspondence be received and the outward adopted.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 4 DISCUSSIONS RE 2009 BURDEKIN BATTLE OF THE BANDS TO BE HELD ON 29TH MARCH, 2009
Discussions were held on the 2009 Burdekin Battle of the Bands to be held on Sunday 29th March at the Burdekin Memorial Hall. It was noted that 12 bands had nominated and the event would commence at 6.00pm with doors opening at 5.30pm.
Assistance was required from Youth Council members to supervise the front door as well as sell raffle tickets throughout the night. Alice Gambino & Coral Shamir undertook to supervise the front door and hand out entry tickets from 5.30pm. It was noted the Crystal from Delta Music would also assist with the front door.
The following members undertook to sell raffle tickets throughout the event:
Scheryl Alberts & Amber Smith (5.30pm to 6.30pm) Sophie Ricca & Kate Andrews (6.30pm to 7.30pm) Katie Pirrone & Kieran Whiley (7.30pm to 8.30pm) .
CLAUSE 5 INFORMATION FROM CHERYL LAWRENCE RE PLANS TO RUN A MONTHLY 'UNDERAGE NIGHTCLUB'
Tammy Quagliata provided information from Cheryl Lawrence on her plans to run an 'Underage Nightclub' once a month. It was proposed that the first event be held on Friday 24th April, 2009 at the Ayr Showgrounds Hall. Cheryl would provide further information at the next Youth Council Meeting.
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Youth Members agreed that the concept was very good and enquired as to what restrictions would be placed on the event. eg. age and do they have to be students? .
CLAUSE 6 FURTHER INFORMATION IN RELATION TO REGIONAL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT FUNDING PROGRAM
Information was provided on the plans to hold a Youth Skills Development Conference in Charters Towers on 20th/21st June as part of the Regional Youth Engagement Funding Program. It was noted that these proposed dates were not suitable due to school/uni committments. The new proposed dates are 25th/26th July, 2009.
It was further noted that it was planned to hold a similar Conference in Ingham in February 2010 and in the Burdekin in July 2010. .
CLAUSE 7 KATIE PIRRONE SELECTED AS PART OF THE 2009 QLD YOUTH PARLIAMENT
Katie Pirrone advised that she was recently successful in being selected as part of the 2009 Qld Youth Parliament. Katie noted that she was taking the issue of the CORES Program to parliament and would express interest in having the program taught as part of high school curriculum. Katie would be going to Brisbane on 4th/5th April to meet with the other members of the 2009 Qld Youth Parliament. .
CLAUSE 8 MEMBERS INTERESTED IN TAKING PART IN THE 2009 BURDEKIN RELAY FOR LIFE - 16TH/17TH MAY, 2009
Discussions were held in relation to the Youth Council again being involved in the 2009 Burdekin Relay for Life to be held on 16th/17th May. Members agreed that they were interested in taking part in the event, however suggested they could join with another group who may have some adults involved for supervision. .
CLAUSE 9 APPRECIATION FORWARDED FOR YOUTH COUNCIL'S SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE DEBORAH DE WILLIAM WALK TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BREAST CANCER
Cr. Lyn McLaughlin attended the meeting at this stage and forwarded appreciation to all Youth Council members who took part in the Deborah De Williams walk and raised funds for breast cancer. Mrs. De Williams forwarded her appreciation to the Youth Council for their support.
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CLAUSE 10 ELECTION OF 2009 BURDEKIN SHIRE YOUTH COUNCIL - YOUTH MAYOR - ALICE GAMBINO
Nominations were called for the position of 2009 Youth Mayor, as follows:
Moved Alice Gambino, seconded Scheryl Alberts that Alice Gambino be nominated for 2009 Youth Mayor - ACCEPTED
Moved Alice Gambino, seconded Katie Pirrone that Stephanie Webber be nominated for 2009 Youth Mayor - ACCEPTED
Moved Kate Andrews that Julian Homewood be nominated for 2009 Youth Mayor - DECLINED
Moved Stephanie Webber, seconded Scheryl Alberts that Coral Shamir be nominated for 2009 Youth Mayor - ACCEPTED.
Following a vote, Alice Gambino was elected as the 2009 Burdekin Shire Youth Council - Youth Mayor .
CLAUSE 11 ELECTION OF 2009 BURDEKIN SHIRE YOUTH COUNCIL - DEPUTY YOUTH MAYOR - JULIAN HOMEWOOD
Nominations were called for the position of 2009 Deputy Youth Mayor, as follows:
Moved Julian Homewood, seconded Alice Gambino that Julian Homewood be nominated for 2009 Deputy Youth Mayor - ACCEPTED
Moved Scheryl Alberts, seconded Alice Gambino that Stephanie Webber be nominated for 2009 Deputy Youth Mayor - ACCEPTED
Moved Coral Shamir, seconded Scheryl Alberts that Katie Pirronebe nominated for 2009 Deputy Youth Mayor - ACCEPTED
Moved Kieran Whiley that Scheryl Alberts be nominated for 2009 Deputy Youth Mayor - DECLINED
Following a vote, Julian Homewood was elected as the 2009 Burdekin Shire Youth Council - Deputy Youth Mayor. .
CLAUSE 12 ELECTION OF 2009 BURDEKIN SHIRE YOUTH COUNCIL - SECRETARY - STEPHANIE WEBBER
Nominations were called for the position of 2009 Secretary, as follows:
Moved Alice Gambino, seconded Scheryl Alberts that Stephanie Webber be nominated for 2009 Secretary - ACCEPTED
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Moved Stephanie Webber, seconded Amber Smith that Scheryl Alberts be nominated for 2009 Secretary - ACCEPTED
Moved Coral Shamir, seconded Katie Pirrone that Coral Shamir be nominated for 2009 Secretary - ACCEPTED.
Following a vote, Stephanie Webber was elected as the 2009 Burdekin Shire Youth Council - Secretary .
CLAUSE 13 MOTION THAT VOTING PAPERS BE DESTROYED
Moved James Bycroft, seconded Scheryl Alberts that the voting papers be destroyed.
CARRIED
NEXT MEETING - Monday 6th April, 2009 at 3.30pm.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 5.15pm.
Alice Gambino YOUTH MAYOR .
5 BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL
MINUTES - BURDEKIN BE ACTIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 25TH MARCH, 2009
Held in the John Hy Peake Heritage Rooms Commencing at 4.00pm
CLAUSE 1 ATTENDANCE
Cr. Lyn McLaughlin - Mayor, Burdekin Shire Council Tony Vaccaro - Economic & Community Development Manager Tammy Quagliata - Economic & Community Development Support Officer Sue Collier - Burdekin Centre for Rural Health Kathy Hansen - Health Promotion Connections Darren Meinicke - Adrenalin Health & Fitness Centre Pauline Hedgecock - School Nurse Beryl Thomspon - Home Hill Trimmers
Apologies for absence - Kieth Kiloh and Robin Bennett .
CLAUSE 2 MINUTES RECEIVED
Moved Lyn McLaughlin, seconded Beryl Thompson that the Minutes of the Burdekin Be Active Advisory Committee Meeting held on 3rd December, 2009 be received as a true and correct record.
CARRIED .
CLAUSE 3 CORRESPONDENCE
Inward Correspondence
1. Sherryn Davies, Health Promotion, Qld Health - Forwarding the latest physical activity email including information on Professional Development, Reports, Resources & Research, Activity, Funding and Awards and more.
2. Cycle Queensland - Information and nomination forms for the Darling Downs Loop Bike Ride.
3. Qld Cyclist - Forwarding the January/February 2009 Newsletter & the March/April Newsletter.
4. NQ Sports Foundation - Forwarding information and promotional items as part of the ReActivate NQ campaign. The activity booklet will be distributed to all youth who take part in the 2009 sports education tours.
Moved Pauline Hedgecock, seconded Beryl Thompson that the inward correspondence be received.
CARRIED . Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 24th March, 2009
CLAUSE 4 UPDATE ON FUNDING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BURDEKIN BE ACTIVE TRAIL
Tony Vaccaro provided information on recent funding applications that have been submitted by Burdekin Shire Council for the development of the Burdekin Be Active Trail - all inclusive walking and cycling paths for the Burdekin District.
It was noted that council applied for $2.9M funding through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program - Strategic Projects for the development of the Burdekin Be Active Trail.
A further funding application will be submitted this week through the Healthy Queensland Awards Program for $1M for the development of the Burdekin Be Active Trail in Ayr, Home Hill, Brandon, Giru and Clare. .
CLAUSE 5 FEEDBACK FROM LAUNCH OF THE HOME HILL WALKING MAPS
Tammy Quagliata reported that the launch of the Home Hill walking maps held on Tuesday, 10th March, 2009 was very successful. Over 40 people attended the launch, with great attendance by the Home Hill Trimmers. Guest Speakers included Renae Gordon and Kathy Hansen.
Beryl Thompson reported that she has been promoting the maps and has been attempting to complete the walks on a regular basis, however attendance numbers were still small.
It was agreed that a copy of the maps should be placed in the Home Hill Library, Home Hill Motel/Caravan Park as well as the Visitor Information Centre. Cr. Lyn McLaughlin undertook to circulate the maps at the next Home Hill Chamber of Commerce Meeting.
Tammy Quagliata further advised that Tropical Population Health Services in Townsville have kindly offered to have each of the Burdekin Walking Maps (Ayr, Home Hill, Giru and Clare) professionally printed on glossy paper. The maps will be printed in a brochure format and will match the walking maps currently available in Bowen and Townsville. It is hopeful that the maps will be available before the 2009 Health & Fitness Expo. .
CLAUSE 6 DISCUSSIONS ON 2009 BURDEKIN HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO PROPOSED TO BE HELD AT THE AYR SHOWGROUNDS ON SUNDAY, 31ST MAY 2009
Discussions were held in relation to the proposed 2009 Burdekin Health & Fitness Expo. Tony Vaccaro advised that Council was unsuccessful in obtaining funds through the Department of Sport and Recreation to hold the event however received $2500 funding through the NQ Sports Foundation event funding program.
It was proposed that the event be held on Sunday 31st May, 2009 from
2 Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 24th March, 2009
9.00am to 1.00pm. Discussions were held in relation to the venue and it was agreed that the event should be held in an indoor and outdoor environment to allow for displays as well as come & try activities. It was hopeful that this would encourage more adults to attend the expo. It was agreed that the expo be held at the Ayr Showgrounds.
It was agreed that the expo should include one main guest speaker. Suggested guest speakers included Miles Stewart and Robbie Fowler. Tony Vaccaro undertook to investigate options for guest speakers as soon as possible. It was agreed that the guest speaker should be finalised and letters sent to all sporting, health & fitness organisations/businesses as soon as possible.
NEXT MEETING - WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL, 2009 AT 4.00PM
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 5.20pm.
Tony Vaccaro CHAIRMAN .
3 BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL OPERATING STATEMENT Period Ending 28 February 2009
$ Variance % Variance YTD Revised Actual to Actual to Note Actual YTD Budget Revised Revised
Operating Revenue Rates and Utility Charges 26,676,323.52 26,935,230 -258,906 -1% Discounts and pensioner remissions -2,965,816.98 -2,996,300 30,483 -1% User fees and charges 1,201,518.60 1,234,860 -33,341 -3% Interest Received 1,145,627.55 1,142,667 2,961 0% Operational contributions and donations 1 317,594.28 130,467 187,128 143% Operational grants and subsidies 2 3,764,367.58 2,783,224 981,144 35% Contract and recoverable works 3 1,473,087.70 1,123,333 349,754 31% Other operating revenue 4 169,028.45 119,819 49,210 41%
Total operating revenue 31,781,730.70 30,473,299.33 1,308,431 4%
Operating Expenses Employee benefits 8,915,246.99 8,733,129 182,118 2% Materials and services 8,483,522.09 8,872,691 -389,169 -4% Depreciation and amortisation 4,611,529.90 4,611,530 0 0% Finance Costs 5 284,564.98 256,835 27,730 11% Other expenses 743.65 0 744 -
Total operating costs 22,295,607.61 22,474,185.67 -178,578 -1% Surplus (deficit) from operating activities 9,486,123.09 7,999,114 1,487,009 19%
Capital contributions 6 13,601.23 0 13,601 - Capital grants and subsidies 7 339,273.86 1,345,431 -1,006,157 -75% Other capital income (expense) 8 487,328.16 0 487,328 -
Net result for period 10,326,326.34 9,344,545 981,781 11%
as at 26/03/200910:17 AM BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL OPERATING STATEMENT NOTES FOR VARIANCES TO BUDGET Period Ending 28 February 2009
Note
1 C&C - Ahead of budget $23,964- Sponsorships for IPWEAQ & NQLGA Buget $22,500; Actual $35,840. Unbudgeted income includes sponsorship for Crime Prevention Conference - $1,600, Just 4 Kids Motor Trail Sponsorship - $1,273 & SES Donation - $250
Env - Ahead of budget $148,621 - Contributions to be received for the year are as follows - Aquatic Weed Control - Budget - $41,200, Actual - $132,418; Under Budget - Land Protection - Budget $40,000, Actual $20,591. Unbudgeted contributions received for Beach Protection $49,445. Sew - Ahead of budget $15,591 - Sewerage Headworks charges for Parkside Development being paid in July.
2 Admin - Ahead Budget $538,024- early release of 4th quarter FAGS grant - Budget - $1,507,000, Actual - $1,507,000 & Apprentices & Trainees Incentives Budget - $16,500, Actual - $15,750. Increased grant received for first start & youth training incentive - Budget $15,500 Actual - $40,500. Eng - Ahead of budget by $633,873 -Timing Differences - early release of 4th quarter FAGS - Budget - $700,025, Actual - $700,025; Boat Ramps Budget - $18,000, Actual - $30,000; Fuel Subsidy Budget - $32,000, Actual - $44,047 & NDRA Budget - $1,500,000, Actual - $1,359,817.
Env - Under budget by $192,458 Timing Differences - Environmental Levy Budget - $35,000 Actual Nil; Prickly Acacia Control Budget - $143,000 Actual - $43,390; Hesroc Pest Animal Control Budget - $170,500, Actual - $4,364 & Horseshoe Lagoon Passage for Native Fish $11,818, Actual Nil.
3 Eng - Ahead of budget $349,754 - Timing difference.
4 Admin - Ahead of budget $15,387 due to collection of fees & Bank charges Income ahead of budget, unbudgeted income LSL $7,639; sales of computer equip $4,316; workers comp $12,115; Donation of PC's to SES, Burd Theatre and Sweet FM $2,470. C&C - Ahead of budget $30,541 - timing differences registrations received for Crime Prevention & Safety, NQLGA & IPWEAQ conferences and unbudgeted round 1 of country week received from DLGSR $10,000. Eng - Under budget $40,522 -BSRIT retainer $10,000 and Street Lighting monies $65,000 not yet received. Unbudgeted income received includes $5,745 for Tramway Crossing lights, insurance claims $1,678. Env - Ahead of budget $26,742 -unbudgeted income from sale of pig/dingo baits $3,877, sale of scrap steel - $1,554, Plaque fees - $2,830, ins payment for damaged gate at caravan park - $2,212, caravan park washing machine takings - $5,503 & insurance claim $6,500 - Arch Dunn. Wat - Ahead of budget $21,231-unbudgeted water sales & insurance claim $15,795.
Admin - Timing difference due to interest component of debt service payment being higher in first half 5 of year.
6 Eng - Contributions from ratepayers towards kerb & channelling.
7 C&C - Under budget $60,085 - Grants for year = Burdekin Library subsidy for building works - Budget - $30,000; Actual Nil & Library Books Budget -$80,000, Actual - $45,908; Generator for Community Radio Station - Budget $2,017, Actual - $2,017; Tractor restoration budget $50,000; Actual Nil. Env - Under Budget $67,764 - Grants to Come - Playground Equipment - $25,000, All Abilities Toilet at Arch Dunn Park - $60,000 & Recycle Bins - $15,000. Unspent grant funds for Ayr Pool refunded - $1,097. Eng - Under Budget $878,309 -Timing Difference (Grants for year - RTR - $417,797, TIDS - Budget $435,000 Actual $61,917, Rd & Drainage - $280,000 Actual - $212,346, Hell Hole Crk Solar Lights - $25,000, Mitigation - $249,333, Gross Pollutant Traps Nelson's Lagoon - $50,000 & Hesroc Contribution - $28,000, Blackspot Funding - $271,000. Unbudgeted grant received final payment for Plantation Crk Pontoon $18,181.
Eng - Proceeds from sale of equipment. Journal to be done at year end to recognise profit/loss on 8 sale. BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL MONTHLY REPORT - CAPITAL PROJECTS
Period Ending 28 February 2009
Expenditure Income Actual Actual to Period Budget to Period End Variance Description Budget End Variance Comments
DAS-Director of Adminstrative Services Annual Budget $190,000 for Office Modifications - Actual- Site preparation- office renovations $3,941, 0 0.00 - 10000 - Council Chambers 190,000 3,941.16 -98% Orders placed: Vector Lab $65,611, Office renovations $87,267 Completed . Land purchased from Muguira for Water Supply Upgrade 0 0.00 - 10020 - Land Purchases/Sales 25,000 25,000.00 0% in Brandon.
Annual Budget $89,000 for Firewall Server $9,900 (Actual $6,155), Depot Network Switch (Library) - $12,100 (Actual $16,435), Server Replacement $43,200 (Actual $41,847), ProCurve Switch - $7,000 (Actual Nil) , SAN Storage Expansion - $6,800 (Actual $5,025) & 0 0.00 - 11001 - IT Hardware Purchases 89,000 69,462.93 -22% Recabling of library network - disaster recovery - $10,000. (Actual Nil) Annual Budget $14,500 for Promotional Plasma Screens x 2 - Actual 0 0.00 - 11004 - Burd Library Office Equipment Capital Pu 14,500 9,328.00 -36% $9,328 for supply. Screens to be installed. Completed. Annual Budget $121,360 for fibre link to Jones Street 0 0.00 - 11006 - IT Communication Purchases 121,360 121,360.00 0% Actual - $121,360. Annual Budget $176,660 for Minutes Software $26,000 (Actual Nil) , Proclaim Integration - $12,000 (Order $12,000) , CI Upgrade - $33,660 (Actual $23,325, Order $10,335), Asset Management Software $105,000 (Actual Nil) and Additional Autocad licences for Eng - $18,500. (Unbudgeted funds to be transferred from Design 0 0.00 - 11007 - IT Software Purchases 176,660 41,824.52 -76% Salaries) 0 -45.45 - 12005 - Home Hill Pensioner Cottage 0 0.00 - Budget $108,500 for the development of the PCYC multi tenancy centre. Lease and Management Plan approved in principle. Works 0 0.00 - 12007 - Burd Rural Multi-Tenant Service Centre 108,500 0.00 -100% expected for 2009-10. -2,017 -2,016.30 0% 12026 - Generator Sweet FM 2,017 2,016.30 0% Completed . Roof over generator (C/O from 07/08). Offset by grant. Completed . Annual Budget $8,000 to install automatic door for wheel chair access, (Actual - $7,800). Annual Budge t $47,000 for Support 0 0.00 - 12031 - Support Centre 55,000 54,778.00 0% Centre Airconditioner, (Actual - $46,978) (C/O from 07/08). Annual Budget $90,000 for renovation to make training room and remove fish pond. Funding application submitted. Decision expected -30,000 0.00 -100% 12041 - Burdekin Library 90,000 0.00 -100% by 31 March. State Election may delay approvals. 0 0.00 - 12042 - Burdekin Memorial Hall 15,000 0.00 -100% Annual Budget $15,000 to replace box gutter. Order placed $10,710. Annual Budget $254,000 to replace auditorium carpet $45,000, replace auditorium chairs $180,000 & to install extraction fan in kitchen to comply with food standards $29,000 Funding application made for replacement of auditorium chairs; BCCB investigating need for carpet replacement, BCCB & Friends liaising on need for kitchen 0 0.00 - 12043 - Burdekin Theatre 254,000 0.00 -100% refurbishments. Annual Budget - $80,000 for Library books. Offset by grant of -80,000 -45,909.90 -43% 12044 - Burdekin Library Other Assets 80,000 46,796.35 -42% $80,000. (expend monitored so as not to exceed annual budget). Annual Budget for Tractor Restoration - $100,000 offset by $50,000 -50,000 0.00 -100% 12061 - Burdekin Tractor Restoration 100,000 0.00 -100% grant. Waiting on advice from AISM re: release of tractor. Annual budget $65,921 for Refurb Toilets at BMH. Works to 0 0.00 - 23145 - CBD2 Home Hill Burdekin Memorial Hall To 65,921 34,077.67 -48% commence in New Year. -162,017 -47,971.65 Total 1,386,958 408,584.93 BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL MONTHLY REPORT - CAPITAL PROJECTS
Period Ending 28 February 2009
Expenditure Income Actual Actual to Period Budget to Period End Variance Description Budget End Variance Comments
DDES-Director of Development and Environmental Services 0 0.00 - 16004 - Home Hill Lawn Cemetery 4,720 1,607.99 -66% Project completed early September 0 0.00 - 16201 - Ayr Transfer Station 5,102 0.00 -100% Not commenced 0 0.00 - 16205 - Giru Transfer Station 38,890 0.00 -100% Not commenced 0 0.00 - 16208 - Kirknie Landfill 200,000 0.00 -100% Not commenced -15,000 0.00 -100% 16209 - Recycle Bin Enclosures 40,000 10,215.00 -74% Project commenced 0 0.00 - 16220 - Kirknie Landfill Cell Liner 600,000 0.00 -100% Not commenced 0 0.00 - 16250 - Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park Residence 134,827 24,643.31 -82% Cabin Complete 0 0.00 - 16251 - Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park 20,000 83,100.86 316% Cabin Complete 0 0.00 - 16253 - Burdekin Cascades Caravan Pk Other Asset 100,000 0.00 -100% Design proceeding on internal road & ablutions block 0 1,097.16 - 16301 - Ayr Pool 0 0.00 - 0 0.00 - 16355 - Public Conveniences Brolga Park 60,000 2,561.00 -96% Plans completed. Obtaining quotes 0 0.00 - 16357 - Public Conveniences - Alva Park 20,000 0.00 -100% Planning commenced -60,000 0.00 -100% 16358 - Public Conveniences Arch Dunn Park 155,000 0.00 -100% Application for subsidy completed 0 0.00 - 16359 - Public Conveniences Plantation Park 15,000 0.00 -100% Obtaining quotes 0 0.00 - 16404 - Home Hill Band Rotunda 11,380 0.00 -100% Seeking external contractors 0 0.00 - 16410 - Solar Lights Plantation Park 65,000 40,363.62 -38% Fabrication complete. To be installed. -25,000 0.00 -100% 16503 - Playground Equipment - Various Parks 60,000 0.00 -100% Funds to all abilities project 0 0.00 - 16511 - All Abilities Playground 60,000 3,956.91 -93% Planning proceeding 0 0.00 - 16512 - Miscellaneous Parks Irrigation 40,000 18,971.38 -53% Lilliesmere Court complete 0 0.00 - 16513 - Burdekin Theatre Irrigation 0 258.38 - 0 0.00 - 16551 - Alva Beach Tourism Facilities 204,149 98,074.02 -52% Construction substantially completed. 0 0.00 - 16651 - Bird Hide 14,149 7,841.11 -45% Project complete -100,000 1,097.16 Total 1,848,217 291,593.58
DES-Director of Engineering Services 0 0.00 - Engineering Sundry Assets 143,000 41,733.27 -71% -1,428,797 -305,548.46 -79% Roadworks 5,630,173 2,252,077.52 -60% Works progressing - significant wet weather delays -299,333 0.00 -100% Drainage 628,248 167,738.50 -73% Kanaka gate almost complete. Design on Kalamia creek commenced. -521,000 -487,780.30 -6% Plant & Equipment 1,299,000 1,179,984.98 -9% Replacements progressing 0 0.00 - Sewerage 350,000 93,805.41 -73% Works progressing 0 0.00 - Water 635,000 5,261.68 -99% Works progressing -2,249,130 -793,328.76 Total 8,685,421 3,740,601.36
-2,511,147 -840,203.25 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 11,920,596 4,440,779.87
ENVIRONMENT & OPERATIONS
1. 883818 * 01-04-05 Mr S Great - Manager - Planning & Development
Report - Conversion to freehold of Permit to Occupy - Plantation Creek, Ayr - Mark J Bolam.
2. 883903 * Cons 09-03 Mr S Great - Manager - Planning & Development
Report - Development application for material change of use for a dual occupancy - 110 Norham Road, Ayr - David Zarate.
3. 883902 * Sub 09-07 Mr S Great - Manager - Planning & Development
Development application for reconfiguring a Lot - 22-34 Albert Street, 32 and 62 Klondyke Road, Ayr - Andrew Shepherdson.
4. 883904 * Sub 09-11 Mr S Great - Manager - Planning & Development
Report - Development application for reconfiguring Lots - 355 Shepherd Road, Mona Park - Gilio Involato.
Burdekin Shire Council
Programme Category: Environment & Operations
Classification: N/A Date: 27th March, 2009.
Referring Letter No: 880663 File No: 1/4/5
Subject Heading: Conversion to freehold of Permit to Occupy property
Name of Applicant: Mark J Bolam
Location: Plantation Creek, Ayr (Lot 1 PER206302, PO44/206302, Parish of Morrill, County of Gladstone)
Author and S. Great Officer’s Title: Manager Planning and Development
Executive Summary: A request from Department of Natural Resources and Water has been received seeking Councils views and/or requirements, if any, in respect to an application to convert Permit to Occupy PO 44/206302 located at Lot 1 PER206302, Parish of Morrill, County of Gladstone to freehold tenure.
Officer's Recommendation: That Council objects to the conversion of Permit to Occupy PO 44/206302 (Lot 1 PER206302, Parish of Morrill, County of Gladstone) to freehold title for the following reasons:- a) There is no “gazetted” road (legal) access to this property (or the majority of “hut style” dwellings along our coastline) other than by boat; b) Council needs to consider the extra resources required to inspect and apply planning, building and plumbing conditions on properties along the fragile dunal systems and creeks of Burdekin Shires coastline should freeholding become acceptable; c) There are numerous (home made) dwelling built on the dunes and creeks within Burdekin Shire and once a precedent for free holding is granted, Council can expect a tidal wave of conversion applications in the near future.
Background: A request from Department of Natural Resources and Water seeking Councils views and/or requirements, if any, in respect to converting Permit to Occupy PO 44/206302 located at Plantation Creek, Ayr Lot 1 PER206302, Parish of Morrill, County of Gladstone to freehold tenure.
Legal Authority or Implications: Current use is in accordance with the IPA Planning Scheme.
Policy Implications: N/A
Financial and Resource Implications: N/A
(Signature) Report prepared by: S. Great - Manager Planning and Development Land Details Shire of Burdekin Property ID: 7854 Land ID: 6078 PO Box 974, Ayr, Qld 4807 Lot Plan: 1PER206302 Telephone (07) 4783 9800 Owners: Brian L Bolam & Mark J Bolam Facsimile (07) 4783 9999 E-mail: [email protected] Address: 9 Leichhardt Place, GLENDEN QLD 4743 Land Add: Plantation Creek AIRDMILLAN QLD 4807 Council Chambers, Property Desc: Lot 1 PER 206302 Not to Scale 145 Young Stre et, Cadastral Information from Department Ayr, Qld, 4807 :PO44/206302 of Natural Resources, Queensland Digital Cadastral Database DCDB Crown Copyright Reserved
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Burdekin Shire Council
Programme Category: Environment and Operations
Classification: N/A Date: 7th April, 2009
Referring Letter No: 878595 File No: Cons 09-03
Subject Heading: Lodging a Development Application for Material Change of Use for a Dual Occupancy.
Name of Applicant: David Zarate
Location: 110 Norham Raod, Ayr (Lot 33 on RP714520, Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone)
Author and S. Great Officer’s Title: Manager - Planning & Development
Executive Summary: An application has been received from David Zarate, seeking approval for a Dual Occupancy at 110 Norham Raod, Ayr (Lot 33 on RP714520, Parish of Antill, 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 a Material Change of Use for a Dual Occupancy at 110 Norham Raod, Ayr (Lot 33 on RP714520, Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone) subject to the following conditions:
GENERAL
1.1 The conditions of the development permit must be effected prior to the commencement of the use, except where specified otherwise in these conditions of approval;
1.2 The development and conduct of the approved use of the premises, the carrying out and maintenance of any works on the premises and construction and maintenance of any building on the premises must be generally in accordance with the approved plan submitted with the application;
BUILDING HEIGHTS
2. In accordance with the approved plans, no building shall exceed 1 storey in height;
BUILDING WORK
3. A development permit for Building Works is to be obtained before any building works are carried out on the premise;
ROADWORKS
4. 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;
ACCESS AND CAR PARKING
5.1 Parking shall be provided generally in accordance with the approved plan submitted with the application;
5.2 Parking space and layout must be designed in accordance with the provisions contained in Schedule 2 – Vehicle Parking Rates & Standards of the Planning Scheme;
5.3 Access to the premises, car parking and manoeuvring areas must be constructed in an all weather low glare paving, exposed aggregate concrete or similar material to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer;
DRAINAGE
6.2 The approved development and use(s) must not interfere with the natural flow of stormwater in the locality in such a manner as to cause ponding or concentration of stormwater on adjoining land or roads;
6.3 Any external catchments discharging to the premises must be accepted and accommodated within the development’s stormwater drainage system;
WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE HEADWORKS
7. The developer must contribute in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy for Infrastructure Provision - Developer Contribution for Provision of Water Supply and Sewerage Services. The contribution must be paid at the rate current at the time of payment. The current amount of estimated headworks contribution is $1494.00 for the additional 0.5 tenement created by the development ($747.00 for sewerage and $747.00 for water supply);
EXTERNAL WORKS
8. The developer must at its own cost undertake all necessary alterations to public utility mains and services as are rendered necessary by the carrying out of any required external works or other works associated with the approved development;
OPERATIONAL WORKS
9. An approval under the Integrated Planning Act must be obtained before any Operational Works are carried out. Plans and specifications for all operational works must be submitted with the application;
WATER SUPPLY
10. The development must be connected to Council’s reticulated water supply. The water connection must be provided at a location approved by council and at the full cost of the developer.
SEWERAGE SUPPLY
11. Prior to submission of an application to carry out building works, obtain approval from Council to erect a structure over a sewer and comply with any conditions set as a requirement of any such approval.
AMENITY – SCREEN FENCING
12. A 1.8m high screen fence must be provided along the adjoining property boundaries and must be designed to assist in breeze flow. The type and design must be submitted and approved by the Chief Executive Officer as part of the Landscaping Plan;
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
13. A landscaping plan shall be submitted and approved by the Chief Executive Officer. This plan must be prepared by a landscape architect or other suitably qualified and experienced person detailing the following;
*the location of existing and proposed plantings; *landscaping of the designated areas generally in accordance with the approved plans; *proposed fencing and screens, including rubbish bin enclosures; *location of public infrastructure;
DOMESTIC WASTE
14. The developer shall provide appropriate domestic waste receptacles (wheelie bins) for each dwelling unit. Such receptacles shall be stored adjacent to each unit.
ADVICE ONLY
• Provide a suitably sized master meter at the water service and individual sub-meters to each of the proposed units in accordance with Part 4 of the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code. The location of such meters shall be as approved by the Chief Executive Officer, and at the applicant’s full cost.
• Please note that in terms of Section 3.5.22 (1) of the Integrated Planning Act, the currency period can only be extended if the request is received before the approval lapses.
Background: The land situated at 110 Norham Road, Ayr is zoned ‘Residential’ with a Low Density Sub Area designation. The proposed ‘in-fill’ development triggers a ‘code assessable’ development application. The application has been assessed against the Residential Zone Code and Dual Occupancy Code under the provisions of the Burdekin Shire Council’s IPA Planning Scheme.
The Application: The application is for a 3 bedroom detached dwelling to be constructed to the rear of the subject site behind an existing residence. Providing the proposal meets all of the recommended development standards, the amenity of the area should not be detrimentally impacted upon. The proposed dual occupancy will conform to the requirements of the Residential Zone Code and Dual Occupancy Code. The proposed units will conform to the site coverage requirements in that the roofed area of the proposed development will not exceed 50% site coverage. The Councils Building Department has indicated that the proposed setbacks would be acceptable.
Recommendation: Council’s Development Assessment Team members have assessed the application and have included reasonable and relevant conditions in relation to access and infrastructure provision as part of the recommended approval. These conditions have been included to ensure any possible negative impacts on amenity are minimised. Given that the proposal complies with the provisions contained in Council’s Planning Scheme, 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
Service Location Plan Shire of Burdekin 110 Norham Road AYR QLD 4807 PO Box 974, Ayr, Qld 4807 Lot Plan: 33RP714520 Telephone (07) 4783 9800 Facsimile (07) 4783 9999 E-mail: [email protected]
Council Chambers, Not to Scale 145 Young Stre et, Cadastral Information from Department Ayr, Qld, 4807 of Natural Resources, Queensland Digital Cadastral Database DCDB Crown Copyright Reserved
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Burdekin Shire Council
Programme Category: Environment & Operations
Classification: N/A Date: 7th April, 2009
Referring Letter No: 875653 File No: Sub 09-07
Subject Heading: Lodging a Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot
Name of Applicant: Andrew Shepherdson
Location: 22-34 Albert Street, 32 and 62 Klondyke Road, Ayr (Lot 91 on A2658, Lot43 on A26510 and Lot 1 on RP721459 Parish of Antill, 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 Andrew Shepherdson seeking approval for Reconfiguring a lot (Boundary realignment) at 22-34 Albert Street, 32 and 62 Klondyke Road, Ayr (Lot 91 on A2658, Lot 43 on A26510 and Lot 1 on RP721459 Parish of Antill, 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 22-34 Albert Street, 32 and 62 Klondyke Road, Ayr (Lot 91 on A2658, Lot43 on A26510 and Lot 1 on RP721459 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 $71-10 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;
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 Brazier Motti plan numbered 28495/001B; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council; 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. The developer must at its own cost undertake all necessary alterations to public utility mains and services as are rendered necessary by the carrying out of any required external works or other works associated with the approved development;
Advice:
• 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 identified in the application is zoned both ‘Rural’ and ‘Village’ under the provisions of the Burdekin Shire Council’s IPA Planning Scheme. The proposal triggers a ‘code assessable’ development application and was assessed against the provisions of the Burdekin Shire Council’s IPA Planning Scheme.
The Application: Existing lot 1 and 43 are zoned Rural with lot 91 zoned Village. The proposal is seeking to reconfigure the existing lots to provide changes in size of the existing lots. Proposed lot 5 will encompass existing lot 91 on A2658 and a portion of existing Lot 1 on RP721459. This proposed lot will have a mixed zone of rural and village. Although this is not considered to be an ideal planning outcome, Council has allowed this before and the fact that the use right of the land will not change should not lead to undesirable planning outcomes. Proposed lot 7 will create an extra lot of vacant land that would provide a suitable area for a future dwelling. The balance area will continue to be used for agricultural purposes. The recommendation reflects previous decisions of Council in that no new lots are being created by this reconfiguration.
Site Description/ Surrounding Land Uses: The subject site is located on a relatively flat lot with road frontages to Drysdale, Albert Street and Klondyke Road with a majority of the subject land the land to the Southern and Western boundaries used for agricultural purposes. To the North and North East of the subject site there is a mix of land uses including land zoned Residential, Public Purpose , Industrial and Village with a variety of land uses in this area.
Recommendation; Council’s Development Assessment Team members have assessed the application and have included conditions as part of the recommended approval. 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
Created on Monday, 16 March 2009
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Burdekin Shire Council
Programme Category: Environment & Operations
Classification: N/A Date: 6th April, 2009
Referring Letter No: 887055 File No: Sub 09-11
Subject Heading: Lodging a Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots
Name of Applicant: Gilio Involata
Location: 355 Shepherd Road, Mona Park (Lot 19 on RP722275 & Lot 2 on RP725124, Parish of Northcote, County of Gladstone)
Author and S Great Officer’s Title: Manager - Planning & Development
Executive Summary:
An application has been received from Brazier Motti Pty Ltd on behalf of their client Gilio Involata seeking approval for Reconfiguring a lot (Boundary realignment) at 355 Shepherd Road, Mona Park (Lot 19 on RP722275 & Lot 2 on RP725124, Parish of Northcote, 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 355 Shepherd Road, Mona Park (Lot 19 on RP722275 & Lot 2 on RP725124, Parish of Northcote, 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 Brazier Motti plan numbered 55610/1A; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council; 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
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;
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 (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 191 to include the existing dwelling house and sheds while proposed lot 192 will continue to be used for rural pursuits. Proposed easement A is to be in favour of Lot 192 for access over the existing track. The proposed changes will not alter any of the existing agricultural or residential uses.
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 and providing statutory setbacks are observed contamination of water supplies is unlikely.
Site Description/Surrounding Land Uses: The subject site comprises a total area of 40.63ha has approximately 300m frontage to Shepherd Road and is currently improved by a single detached dwelling, a few farm sheds and a Sugar Cane Farm. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural land, with some rural residential housing and sheds on the neighbouring farms.
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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CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. 882016 * 02-02-04 Mr D P Mulcahy - Director Corporate & Community Services
Report on budget amendment - Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall.
2. 883817 * 03-08-11E Burdekin Race Club Inc
Report - Sponsorship for 2009 Burdekin Grower Race Day - Burdekin Race Club Inc.
Burdekin Shire Council
Programme Category: Corporate and Community
Referring Letter Number: N/A File Number: 2/2/4
SUBJECT HEADING: Budget Amendment – Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall
Name of Applicant: N/A
Location: N/A
Author and Officer's Title: Dan Mulcahy, Director of Corporate and Community Services
Executive Summary: Capital funds of $45,000 have been allocated in the 2008-09 budget for replacing the auditorium carpet at the Burdekin Theatre. The Burdekin Cultural Complex Board has requested that part of this budget allocation be re-allocated for new floor coverings in the Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall.
Officer's Recommendation: That Council approves the following budget amendment for 2008-09:
o Deletion of capital funds of $45,000 for replacement of the auditorium carpet; o Allocation of $12,500 to Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall operational budgets to fund replacement of floor coverings.
Background: Capital funds of $45,000 have been allocated in the 2008-09 budget for replacing the auditorium carpet at the Burdekin Theatre.
Theatre staff have inspected the condition of the carpet and formed the opinion that the carpet is still in good condition and not in need of renewing at this time.
A more urgent need identified is new floor coverings (commercial vinyl) for various areas at the Theatre and Hall as follows:
Theatre – stage hallway and stairs Theatre - Friends of the Theatre room Theatre - Green room Hall - Office Hall - Meeting room
An estimate for installation of floor coverings to the above areas is $12,500 ex GST.
2 Report on Budget Amendment – Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall
Link to Corporate/Operational Plan: N/A
Consultation: Theatre Manager and BCCB.
Legal Authority or Implications: N/A
Policy Implications: N/A
Financial and Resource Implications: Deferral of capital budget.
Report prepared by: Dan Mulcahy, Director of Corporate and Community Services 30-3-09.
Burdekin Shire Council
Programme Category: Economic Development
Referring Letter Number: 877131, 875538 File Number: 3/8/11E
SUBJECT HEADING: Sponsorship for 2009 Burdekin Grower Race Day
Name of Applicant: Burdekin Race Club Inc.
Location: Burdekin Race Club, Home Hill
Author and Officer's Title: Tony Vaccaro Economic and Community Development Manager
Executive Summary: The Burdekin Race Club has once again requested funding to assist in financing initiatives in an effort to increase patronage at its annual Burdekin Grower Race Day. The Burdekin Race Club has been largely self-serving in the financing, organisation, and management of this successful event since its inception in 1999. The club will hold this year’s event on Saturday, 23rd May 2009. Last year Council donated in-kind support and sponsorship to the value of $8,000-00.
Officer's Recommendation: Council approves a donation of $5000.00 (incl. GST) and $3015.00 in-kind support towards the 2009 Burdekin Grower Race Day.
Background Council has been supporting the Burdekin Grower Race Day since its inception. Last year, the Race Club received increased in-kind support to the approx. value of $3000.00 and a donation of $5000.00(inc. GST).
This year, the Race Club has requested the following in-kind support:
1. Council workmen to erect and remove road signage $700.00 2. Loan of 10 safety jackets for traffic control personnel Nil 3. Hire of large roller and driver for 5 hours $815.00 4. Provision of one load of crusher dust to fill depressions left by vehicles $300.00 6. Provide 30 sulo bins $1200.00 $3015.00
Given the ongoing success and significant economic value of the event, I recommend that Council continue with its annual sponsorship towards this event. Being one of the biggest events held in the district and a key event recognised in the Economic and Community Development budget event allocation, a contribution to the value of $5,000 is considered appropriate.
The AEC Group prepared an economic impact report on the Burdekin Grower Race Day held in 2003. From the estimated crowd of 3,300, 63.1% of attendees were from the Burdekin, 26.9% from Townsville, 8.26% from elsewhere in Queensland and a small percentage were from interstate and overseas visitors. In 2003, on average each visitor to the races spent $91-97 with a majority of this amount spent on food and beverages and entertainment. The total direct injection to the region from the Race Day was estimated at $447,210-00, with 40% derived from visitors to the region for the event and 60% originating from Burdekin residents. The businesses which benefit the Page 2 most from the staging of the event are accommodation, food and beverage outlets, entertainment venues, shopping/clothing outlets and transportation. In summary, the Grower Race Day is a major event in the district and the economic impact derived from the event is significant.
Estimated crowd numbers in 2007 were 5455 paid patrons and 500 complimentary patrons, with last year’s event attracting 3280 paid patrons and 1145 complimentary patrons. The club believes that in 2008 in excess of 1700 patrons were from Townsville, Charters Towers, Bowen & Mackay.
The Burdekin Race Club has displayed initiative in the following areas: • 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.
Overall, the club demonstrated that the event is sustainable and that economic benefits will continue to increase as the event grows.
Link to Corporate/Operational Plan 6.5 Encourage and support community events.
Consultation (internal/external) Discussions with Burdekin Race Club representatives.
Legal Authority or Implications: Nil
Policy Implications: Nil
Financial and Resource Implications: The Economic Development budget has sufficient funds to cover the contribution of $5000.00 (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. 883824 * 01-04-05 & 01-10-54 & MF-11 Giru State School
Possible lease arrangement between Burdekin Shire Council and Giru State School over the parcel of land adjacent to Giru State School.
2. 880402 * 01-06-04 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc - LGAQ
LGAQ Circular - 2009-089 - Council's to benefit from a $42 Million level crossing update.
3. 883498 * 01-07-08 Australian Local Government Association - ALGA
Important Message from the ALGA President re High Court decision - constitutional challenge to Federal Government's planned stimulus package payments.
4. 882029 * 01-07-08 & MF-07 Australian Local Government Association - ALGA
2009 National General Assembly of Local Government - call for motions.
5. 881625 * 01-08-04 AEC Systems Pty Ltd
AEC Media Release - AEC invites suggestions into Queensland electoral redistribution.
6. 883337 * 01-10-08 & MF-15 Swimming Australia Ltd
Request for Councils to include in their tender criteria for public pools mechanisms to ensure the lessees have a positive obligation to foster and protect the integrity of the swimming programmes at the pools.
7. 882027 * 01-10-13 & MF-12 Queensland Audit Office
Advice on 2009 annual audit of Council's financial records by Auditor-General of Queensland.
8. 883820 * 03-03-01 Residents of Cameron Street - Numbers 77 to 88
Request from Cameron Street residents to upgrade, resurface and widen the section from numbers 77 to 88 Cameron Street, Ayr.
9. 883084 * 03-07-01 BSRIT - Burdekin Shire Rivers Improvement Trust
Minutes from the Burdekin Shire Rivers Improvement Trust meeting held on the 20th February, 2009.
10. 882030 * 03-08-11P Outback Calling Ltd
The Outback Calling Campaign. 11. 883825 * 04-02-100 & MF-13 & MF-16 The Hon Anthony Albanese MP - Minister for Infrastructure Transport Regional Development & Local Government - Leader
Council’s funding allocation under the Roads to Recovery Program from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2014.
12. 880478 * 06-01-01 Queensland Department of Main Roads - Northern Regional
Re-declaration of state controlled road Bruce Highway - Ayr to Townsville.
13. 882693 * 11-01-01 Department of Natural Resources and Water - Brisbane
Independent review of Government Boards, Committees and Statutory Authorities.
14. 883822 * 12-01-02 & MF-01 World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Thank you letter for participating in Earth Hour 2009.
15. 883821 * MF-01 Hon Alan Griffin MP - Minister for Veterans' Affairs -
Anzac Day posters to commemorate 10th Anniversary of INTERFET , the international task force for East Timor.
16. 880850 * MF-03 Onkaparinga City Council
Letter of sympathy and condolence from the City of Onkaparinga regarding the recent floods.
17. 882845 * MF-03 Ayr Medical Group
Request for letter of support for grant application for the National Rural and Remote Health Infrastructure Program.
18. 883823 * MF-07 Crime and Misconduct Commission Queensland - CMC
Crime and Misconduct Commission will be holding workshops and consultations throughout Queensland as part of its Regional Visits Program.
19. 882028 * MF-27 Australian Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Report findings from the national drought policy review.
Circular: Councils to Benefit from a $42 Million Level Crossing Upgrade
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For Information CIRCULAR Circular #: 2009-089
Councils to Benefit from a $42 Million Level Crossing Upgrade
The Australian Government will fund the upgrade of 66 high risk rail level crossings throughout Queensland.
Queensland was successful in obtaining $42.7 million to upgrade 66 level crossing projects from the Australian Government’s $150 million Boom Gates for Rail Crossings Program.
Details of the approved projects are attached. The level crossing projects were identified by Queensland Transport using a model which weighed the length of track through the State against the number of crashes. Tragically in 2008 there were 18 collisions, 5 fatalities and 4 serious injuries at level crossings in Queensland.
Queensland Transport has advised that work will start immediately on installing new boom gates and other safety measures at 66 high-risk rail level crossings around Queensland.
The $42.7 million for boom gates is in addition to the $10 million allocated by Queensland Rail Taskforce and the $33 million previously allocated by the State Government to improve level crossing upgrade program. The new funding has been allocated mainly to Central and North Queensland and will make a significant impact on rail level crossing safety.
For further information on the successful projects please contact Greg Kingston, Queensland Transport Rail Safety Unit on 3253 4942 or email: [email protected]
For enquires please contact Bettina Cruise, Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Policy Officer on 3000 2295 or email: [email protected].
Circular Authorised by: Greg Hallam PSM Executive Director
Date: 18 March 2009
Issued from Local Government House 25 Evelyn Street Newstead QLD 4006 PO Box 2230, Fortitude Valley BC QLD 4006. Tel (07) 3000 2222 Fax (07) 3252 4473 Email: [email protected]
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Warrubullen Road, Flashing Lights and Passive Warrubullen Boom Gates
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Toolakea Beach Road , Flashing Lights and Passive Townsville Boom Gates
Toomulla Beach Road , Flashing Lights and Passive Toomulla Boom Gates
Balgal Beach Road , Flashing Lights and Passive Rollingstone Boom Gates
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Flashing Lights and Hencamp Road , Kinduro Passive Boom Gates
Flashing Muldoon Road , Tully Boom Gates Lights Boom Gates and Flashing Integration of Crossing QR ID Japoon Road , Silkwood Lights and 4672 (closure costs to be met Passive by the state) South Johnstone Road , Flashing Boom Gates Boogan Lights Hesp/Bennett Road , Flashing Lights and Passive Aloomba Boom Gates
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Lake Elphingstone Road , Flashing Boom Gates Moranbah Lights
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Flashing Lights and Tryphinia Road, Wallaroo Passive Boom Gate
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From: Geoff Lake, President of the Australian Local Government Association
Important Message from the ALGA President re High Court decision
Dear Colleagues
This morning the full bench of the High Court made a decision to reject academic Bryan Pape's constitutional challenge to the Federal Government's planned stimulus package payments.
As you would be aware, as well as affecting the stimulus payments to taxpayers, this case also had the potential to radically recast the funding arrangements between the three levels of government. If the High Court had found in favour of Mr Pape, more than $6 billion in funding to local government may have been invalidated and in a worst case scenario required to be paid back by councils.
While today's decision is a relief for councils, constitutional uncertainty remains between the three levels of government in this country. It will not be resolved until the Australian Constitution is amended to bring it into line with contemporary practice and an explicit power is inserted for the Federal Government to provide funds directly to local government.
Until the Constitution is altered, millions of ratepayers across the country remain exposed to a future High Court deciding on a whim to reinterpret constitutional arrangements and push the entire costs of local government exclusively back onto property owners.
In December last year, 600 councillors from across Australia voted unanimously to support the Rudd Government's policy to amend the Australian Constitution to recognise local government. A key outcome of the Summit was the identification of the need for the Constitution to be changed to include a direct power for the Federal Government to fund local government directly.
ALGA is working hard to advance this agenda on behalf of local government sector. We have engaged leading constitutional law expert, Professor George Williams from the University of New South Wales, to develop a technical paper on the drafting required to achieve the necessary change to the Constitution. I will provide a comprehensive report back to you at the up coming National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra in June.
Please note that while the High Court has decided against Mr Pape it has not yet issued its written judgment - and will probably not do so for another couple of months. Until the reasons for the decision are actually released, there will still be some uncertainty for local government over how today's decision will affect councils. ALGA will be in a position to advise of any further implications once the judgment is available.
Yours sincerely
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From: Smart Helen [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, 1 April 2009 12:00:35 PM To: Chris Rubie; David McKendry; Doug Pennell; Gillian Buganey; Graham Parsons; Ian Adcock; Lachlan Gow; Norm Craswell; Pat Botto; Robert Clark; [email protected]; Email Registration; Tim Smith; Tony Larkin; Whitsunday Secretary; Avondale Water Board; Babinda Swamp Drainage Board; Benleith Water Board; Bollon South Water Authority; Bollon West Water Authority; Bones Knob Water Board; Boondooma Water Board; Brigooda Water Board; Callandoon Water Supply Board; Condamine Plains Water Board; Coreen Water Board & Grevillea Water Board & Kooingal Water Board & Oaky Creek Water Board; Cowley Drainage Board & Mourilyan Drainage Board & Wanda Creek Drainage Board; Crowley Vale Water Board; Dundowran-Nikenbah Water Board; East Deeral Drainage Board & Smithfield Drainage Board; East Euramo Drainage Board & Orchard Creek Drainage Board & Riversdale-Murray Valley Water Management Board & Stagnant Creek Drainage Board; Eugun Bore Water Authority; Fernlee Water Authority; Glamorgan Vale Water Board; Ingie Water Authority; Juandah Water Board; Kaywanna Bore Water Board; Kelsey Creek Water Board & Six Mile Creek Water Supply Board; Lower Herbert Water Management Authority; Marathon Bore Water Supply Board; Matthews Road Drainage Board; Merlwood Water Board; Mulgildie Water Board; Myall Plains Water Authority; North Burdekin Water Board; Palmgrove Water Board; Pioneer Valley Water Board; Roadvale Water Board; Silkwood Drainage Board & Warrubullen Drainage Board; South Burdekin Water Board; South Maroochy Drainage Board; Taberna Bore Water Board; Washpool Water Board; Weengallon Water Authority; Woodmillar Water Board; Yambocully Water Board CC: Harper Graeme; Klewin Mark Subject: Independent Review of Government Boards, Committees and Statutory Authorities
Dear Trust and Water Authority Secretaries
As I am sure many of you are already aware the government has been conducting a review of all its boards, committees and statutory authorities. The final report from this review has been produced and was publicly released by the Premier yesterday.
You can access the report and the Premiers’ press release at http://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/Government/Boards%5Fand%5Fcommittees/review/
The recommendations in the report are not government policy. The recommendations are currently being considered by government, and it is unclear at this stage which of these recommendations will be implemented.
If you have any questions about the report, or the processes involved please contact either myself, Mark Klewin (07 3239 3901) or Graeme Harper (07 3239 3024)
Regards
Helen Smart Project Officer, Water Entities Oversight Telephone: (07) 3224 7882 Facsimile: (07) 3224 7887 Email: [email protected] www.nrw.qld.gov.au Department of Environment and Resources Management Level 2 Queen Adelaide Building, 59 Adelaide Street, Brisbane Q 4000 GPO Box 2454, Brisbane Q 4001
Queensland celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2009. Check out what's on today at http://www.q150.qld.gov.au
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