Ordinary Council Meeting

11 May 2010 Ordinary Council Meeting

Meeting Commences 9:00am

Prayer

Apologies

Declaration of Interests

Minutes • Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27th April, 2010 • Burdekin Cultural Complex Board Incorporated Meeting held on 15th February, 2010 • Burdekin Shire Youth Council Meeting held on 12th April, 2010 • Burdekin Building Safer Communities Action Team Meeting held on 14th April, 2010

Environment & Operations 1. Development application for reconfiguring a lot – 87 Juanita Drive, Mount Kelly – Mr Nathan Fabian. 2. Development application for material change of use for multi unit development (3 units) – 92 Macmillan Street, Ayr – Colevale Estates Pty Ltd.

Corporate & Community Services 1. Home Hill Showgrounds Hall – Rock Solid Home Hill Boxing Club.

Correspondence for Information

Urgent Business

General Business

In Committee Discussions

BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL

MINUTES - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 27TH APRIL, 2010

Held in John Drysdale Chamber Commencing at 9.00am

CLAUSE 1 ATTENDANCE

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

Mr. D.P. Mulcahy - Director Corporate and Community Services Mr. T.G. Williams - Director Environment and Operations Mr. G. Pappalardo - Manager Operations Mr. S. Great - Manager Planning and Development Mr. K. Byers - Manager Technical Services Miss. T. Jensen - Manager Environment & Health

Minutes Clerk - Miss. K. Smith

Apologies - Mr. K. Holt (Chief Executive Officer) .

CLAUSE 2 MEETING PRAYER

The meeting prayer was delivered by Cr. Lou Loizou. .

CLAUSE 3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

The Mayor called for declarations of interest.

There were no declarations of interest identified. .

CLAUSE 4 MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 13TH APRIL, 2010 RECEIVED

Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. List that the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 13th April, 2010 be received.

CARRIED Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 27th April, 2010.

CLAUSE 5 CLAUSE 18 - COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING A LOT - 192 MOUNT KELLY DRIVE, MOUNT KELLY - GWEN TODD (I-PLANDEV)

Consideration was given to the following motion laid on the table at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 13th April, 2010.

951981 * Sub 10-05 - Mr S Great, Manager Planning & Development - Report - Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot (Subdivision) - 192 Mount Kelly Drive, Mount Kelly - Gwen Todd.

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that Council approves the Development Application for Reconfiguring a lot at 192 Mount Kelly Drive, Mount Kelly (Lot 48 on RP733475, 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 55713/001A; (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.

PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES

6. If any existing public utility service including telephone, electricity, water, sewerage or gas needs to be altered or relocated to complete the

2 Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 27th April, 2010. reconfiguration the developer must bear the cost of alteration or relocation.

OPERATIONAL WORKS

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

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

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

WATER SUPPLY WORKS INTERNAL

8.1 The applicant shall arrange and meet the full cost of connection of proposed Lot 2 to the Mt Kelly water supply scheme. A metered water service shall be provided to the property boundary of each of the allotments. Each service shall generally be to the standard required by council for domestic purposes, for a constant flow system with discharge of 23 litres per minute;

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

8.3 The applicant shall arrange and meet the cost of provision of adequate fire fighting facilities to service each allotment, whether by provision of a hydrant not more than sixty meters from each property or through an adequate on site storage and pump system. Evidence is to be provided that, in the former case, the facilities meet pressure and flow criteria set out in the Water Resources Commission's guidelines or, in the latter case, the facilities are approved by the local urban fire brigade.

WATER SUPPLY CHARGES

9. A contribution is to be paid in accordance with Council’s Rural Water Supply Charge as specified in Council’s current fees and charges schedule.

FOR: Crs. Loizou, Gazziola, Dalle Cort, Haynes, Lewis, List.

AGAINST: Cr. McLaughlin.

CARRIED 6/1

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CLAUSE 6 MINUTES OF BURDEKIN COMMUNITY CO-ORDINATED TRANSPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 15TH MARCH, 2010 RECEIVED AND ADOPTED

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Lewis that the minutes of the Burdekin Community Co-ordinated Transport Advisory Committee Meeting held on 15th March, 2010 be received.

CARRIED

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that the minutes of the Burdekin Community Co-ordinated Transport Advisory Committee Meeting held on 15th March, 2010 be adopted.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 7 MINUTES OF BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP MEETING HELD ON 19TH MARCH, 2010 RECEIVED AND ADOPTED

Moved Cr. Haynes, seconded Cr. Lewis that the minutes of the Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group Meeting held on 19th March, 2010 be received.

CARRIED

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gazziola that the minutes of the Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group Meeting held on 19th March, 2010 be adopted.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 8 OPERATING STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31ST MARCH, 2010 RECEIVED

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gazziola that the Operating Statement for the period ending 31st March, 2010 be received.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 9 CAPITAL PROJECTS MONTHLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31ST MARCH, 2010 RECEIVED

Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. List that the Capital Projects Monthly Report for the period ending 31st March, 2010 be received.

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CARRIED .

CLAUSE 10 COUNCIL TO WRITE TO THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION IN RESPECT OF THE TIME LAPSED IN APPROVING THE FISH LADDER AT PYOTT'S DAM (A-DEO)

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. List that Council writes to the Regional Director of the Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation in respect of the time lapsed in approving the fish ladder at Pyott's Dam.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 11 COUNCIL SUBMITS A LATE MOTION TO NQLGA REQUESTING THE LGAQ MAKE REPRESENTATIONS TO THE RELEVANT STATE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS IN RELATION TO THE TIMEFRAME TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK OR RESPONSE TO VARIOUS APPLICATIONS AND REQUESTS MADE BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT (A-DCCS)

Moved Cr. List, seconded Cr. Loizou that Council submits a late motion to NQLGA requesting the LGAQ make representations to the relevant State Government Departments in relation to the timeframe to provide feedback or response to various applications and requests made by Local Government.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 12 COUNCIL OFFERS NO OBJECTION TO THE PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE OF PART OF TENTH STREET, HOME HILL BEING APPROXIMATLEY 3M LONG BY 1.45M WIDE AND ADJACENT TO THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE RAILWAY CROSSING - QUEENSLAND RAIL (I-DESIGN)

954742 * 03-03-02 - Mr M Ingle, Design Office Manager - Report - Permanent road closure - Part of Tenth Street, Home Hill - Queensland Rail.

Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that Council offers no objection to the permanent closure of part of Tenth Street, Home Hill being approximatley 3m long by 1.45m wide and adjacent to the western side of the railway crossing.

CARRIED

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CLAUSE 13 COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SOIL EXTRACTION - 320 ANABRANCH ROAD, JARVISFIELD - DAVID ORLANDI (I-PLANDEV)

955294 * Cons 09-17 - Mr S Great, Manager Planning & Development - Report - Development application for a material change of use for soil extraction - 320 Anabranch Road, Jarvisfield - David Orlandi.

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that Council approves the development application for a material change of use for soil extraction at 320 Anabranch Road, Jarvisfield (Lot 26 on SP205555 Parish of Morill, 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 approved information submitted with this application ;

EXTERNAL WORKS

2. 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;

DRAINAGE

3. 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;

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;

ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH

5. Extraction of any soil must not exceed 5000 tonnes per annum from the site to which this approval relates.

6. Site development plan A plan of the site, including a meets and bounds survey of the area subject to extraction, buffers, access tracks and proposed locations of any

6 Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 27th April, 2010. stockpiles shall be submitted for approval prior to any earthworks on the site to which this approval relates.

The plan must include: • Surveyed plans of the extraction area at a suitable scale including existing surface levels and proposed finished levels. • The location of soil proposed to be removed from the site each year, and • A rehabilitation plan of the area that shows progressive rehabilitation, including timing and final landforms, final depths of topsoils, vegetation and drainage over the extraction site.

7. Buffers A vegetated buffer of a minimum 50m width shall be established and maintained on all boundaries of the identified extraction site to which this approval relates. A plan of the vegetated buffer must be submitted and approved prior to commencement of any earthworks on site, and will be maintained for the duration of extraction activities on site.

The vegetated buffer must be maintained by: (i) supplementary planting and replacement of dead and dying vegetation, to maintain a variety of tree and shrub species of local provenance particularly those species remnant to the area (ii) erosion management and (iii) control of declared plants

No extraction must be conducted within 100m of the banks of the Burdekin River.

8. Acid Sulfate Soils An acid sulfate soil investigation of the proposed extraction site must be conducted prior to any extraction occurring on site. The acid sulfate soil investigation must be conducted by a suitably qualified person in accordance with the Queensland Acid Sulfate Soil Technical Manual, Guidelines for Sampling and Analysis of Lowland Acid Sulfate soils (ASS) in Queensland 1998 and sampling completed at a rate in accordance with the guideline.

Should the investigation show that the Action Criteria contained in Table 1 of the Queensland Acid Sulfate Soil Technical Manual, Soil Management Guidelines be met for existing and potential acidity, then an Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan must be prepared in accordance with the Queensland Acid Sulfate Soil Technical Manual. The Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan must be approved prior to any extraction commencing on site.

The development must be undertaken in accordance with any approved Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan that may be required to be prepared in accordance with conditions of this development approval.

9. Water Provide a storm water quality management plan for the proposed activity. The stormwater quality management plan must be developed to ensure that runoff from the site meets the Queensland water quality objectives in accordance with the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009 . The stormwater quality management shall include a soil erosion and sediment

7 Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 27th April, 2010. control plan developed by an accredited person that will provide for the management of stormwater runoff to prevent the release of soil or sediment from the site to any waters. The erosion and sedimentation control plan must be developed in accordance with Soil Erosion and Sediment control, Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites (Institution of Engineers Australia, 1996)

Stormwater management plans must: • Identify environmental values and water quality objectives for discharge from the site • Consider types of stormwater management practices appropriate for use within the development, and • Demonstrate that water quality objectives can be met with available stormwater management practices

The stormwater management plan must be submitted and approved prior to any earthworks commencing on site.

Any retention ponds or other sediment or control devices must be maintained by the operator of extraction activities to ensure their effectiveness.

Soil extraction shall not be made into ponded surface waters at any time.

10. Groundwater Extraction must not be made into groundwater or intercept groundwater at any time.

Extraction must not be conducted in a manner that may interfere with groundwater hydrogeology or groundwater quality.

11. Noise The activity must not cause a nuisance from the emission of noise, from the operation of any plant or equipment.

12. Site Based Management Plan (SBMP) Earthwork or extraction must not be conducted on site until a site based management plan is approved by Council covering the operation of soil extraction. The guideline “Ecoaccess Preparing Environmental management plans” available on the website www.derm.qld.gov.au should be used as a guideline for the development of a SBMP. Elements of the SBMP must include, but not be limited to water (surface, stormwater and groundwater), air, noise, waste management, flora and fauna management, weed and pest control. The SBMP must also incorporate a monitoring and reporting program

The activity of soil extraction must be conducted in accordance with the approved site based management plan.

13. Records Records must be made and maintained of all loads of soil removed from the site. Records must include volumes of soil, dates of removal. Records must be kept for a period of at least five years and be available to an officer from Burdekin Shire Council, or authorised officer upon request.

An annual survey must be completed to ensure that the volumes of soil

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and extent of extraction, is not exceeded. The survey must be undertaken by a person having suitable qualifications to undertake survey works and to an accuracy to determine maximum volumes are not exceeded.

14. Extraction activities No screening of extracted soil must be undertaken on the site to which this approval relates.

No servicing of vehicles used in the extraction of soil or materials is to be conducted on site to which this approval relates.

Soil, mud or earth must not be deposited on roads outside the site to which this approval relates. Suitable wheel washing or shake down areas must be provided and maintained on site.

15. Rehabilitation The site must be rehabilitated in accordance with an approved rehabilitation plan.

The final landform must not allow the concentration of run off or otherwise increase the risk of flooding outside the boundaries of the site to which this approval relates.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 14 COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING A LOT - 6 SEXTON STREET & 121 TAPIOLAS ROAD, BRANDON - FRANK CATALANO (I-PLANDEV)

955297 * Sub 10-09 - Mr S Great, Manager Planning & Development - Report - Development application for reconfiguring a Lot - 6 Sexton Street & 121 Tapiolas Road, Brandon - Frank Catalano.

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Haynes that Council approves the development application for reconfiguring a Lot (Boundary realignment) at 6 Sexton Street & 121 Tapiolas Road, Brandon (Lots 5 & 7 on SP195118, Parish of Jarvisfield, County of Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:

GENERAL

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

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

1.3 Grant Council an easement for drainage purposes 4.5 metres wide adjoining the southern boundary of Easement A in RP719969 from the western boundary of proposed lot 8 to Tapiolas Road. The easement is to be granted free of compensation and be prepared by Council's Solicitor with the costs involved including survey costs, preparation and registration

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of the easement to be borne by council;

1.4 Grant Council an easement for drainage purposes 4.5 metres wide adjoining the northern boundary of Easement A in RP719969 from the western boundary of proposed lot 9 to Tapiolas Road. The easement is to be granted free of compensation and be prepared by Council's Solicitor with the costs involved including survey costs, preparation and registration of the easement to be borne by council;

ROADWORKS

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

PROPOSAL PLAN

3. The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:- (a) (i) the proposed Brazier Motti plans numbered 55714-001A; (ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application submitted to Council; Except where modified by the conditions of approval and any approval issued there under; and (b) any approval issued under this approval; and (c) any development permit for operational works relating to the reconfiguring of a lot;

PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES

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

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 15 COUNCIL TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH ADJOINING LANDOWNERS OF LOT 16 SP212003 AND LOT 15 RP910525 TO ENLARGE DRAINAGE EASEMENT (A-DEO) / (I-DESIGN) , (I-GPO) , (I-TECH)

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Lewis that Council commences negotiations with adjoining landowners of Lot 16 SP212003 and Lot 15 RP910525 to enlarge the drainage easement.

CARRIED

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CLAUSE 16 COUNCIL APPROVES CHANGES TO WASTE SERVICES IN CLARE (I-ENV)

956215 * 12-01-02 - Ms L Govan, Co-ordinator Environmental Health - Report - Proposed changes to waste services in Clare.

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Loizou that Council:

1. Closes the existing Clare Transfer Station from 1st July, 2010;

2. Extends the green waste service area to include Clare township; and

3. Provides a bulk waste service to Clare, initially on a quarterly basis. Frequency of service may change depending on the usage of the service.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 17 COUNCIL SUPPORTS THE ACTION OF THE LGAQ IN SEEKING REGISTRATION AS A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE THROUGH THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION (ASIC) AND IS IN FAVOUR OF PROPOSED MOTIONS 1 TO 5 OUTLINED IN THE CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE LGAQ DATED 1ST APRIL, 2010 (I-DCCS)

954205 * 01-07-08 - Mr D P Mulcahy, Director Corporate & Community Services - Report - LGAQ Special Conference - Postal Ballot - LGAQ.

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Haynes that the Council supports the action of the LGAQ in seeking registration as a company limited by guarantee through the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) and is in favour of proposed motions 1 to 5 outlined in the correspondence from the LGAQ dated 1st April, 2010.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 18 COUNCIL APPROVES A DONATION OF $5000.00 (INCL. GST) AND $3050.00 IN-KIND SUPPORT TOWARDS THE 2010 BURDEKIN GROWER RACE DAY (I-DEV)

955277 * 03-08-11E - Mr A Vaccaro, Economic & Community Development Manager - Report - Sponsorship for 2010 Burdekin Grower Race Day - Burdekin Race Club Inc.

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that Council approves a donation of $5000.00 (incl. GST) and $3050.00 in-kind support towards the 2010 Burdekin Grower Race Day.

CARRIED .

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CLAUSE 19 COUNCIL APPROVES INTEREST FREE LOAN OF $38,000.00 (NO GST APPLICABLE) TOWARDS PURCHASE OF A FAIRWAY MOWER - AYR GOLF CLUB INC. (A-DCCS) / (I-ADMIN) , (I-GPO)

955315 * 01-04-05 - Mr D P Mulcahy, Director Corporate & Community Services - Report - Revenue Financial Assistance - 2009/10 - Ayr Golf Club Inc.

Moved Cr. Dalle Cort, seconded Cr. Loizou that Council approves an interest free loan of $38,000.00 (no GST applicable) for Ayr Golf Club Inc towards purchase of a fairway mower, subject to compliance with the following conditions:

(i) Repayments to be added to the existing repayment schedule so that the existing repayment term is not extended and annual repayments are capped at $13,000;

(ii) The applicant shall keep, repair and maintain the said plant in good repair and condition.

(iii) That if any monies that are due and payable to the Council are in default, the applicant shall forthwith deliver the item of plant to the Council for any action that it deems fit, including the sale thereof. If the sale proceeds are greater than the monies due and payable to the Council, together with the costs associated with the sale, the amount of surplus will be returned to the applicant.

(iv) The applicant indemnifies and agrees to keep indemnified the Council against any claim arising out of or in any way connected with this transaction from the date of provision of revenue financial assistance, or any activity associated with the use of the item of plant (all referred to as “the indemnified acts or omissions”) save to the extent that the claim arises as a result of any negligent act or omission of the parties, however, any negligent act or omission of one of the parties does not negate the indemnity to the other parties. The applicant releases and discharges the Council from any claim relating to the indemnified acts or omissions.

(v) The applicant shall during the term of this agreement until such time as all monies due and payable to the Council have been received by the Council, insure and keep insured in some public insurance office, the item of plant against loss or damage by fire, storm, tempest and theft to its full insurable value and will cause all monies received by virtue of such insurance to be forthwith laid out in re-instating the said item of plant so destroyed or damaged as aforesaid.

(vi) The applicant must have in place a public risk policy of insurance in the amount of $10,000,000 ($10 million) in respect of any liability at law, for any loss of or damage to any property or for the injury (including death) to any person arising out of anything done or omitted in respect of the use of the item of plant; and against any claims, demands, proceedings, costs, charges and expenses whatsoever in respect thereof.

(vii) The Council shall have the right from time to time personally or by their

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duly authorised agent or agents to enter upon land occupied by the applicant and all reasonable times to view and examine the condition of the item of plant and may give to the applicant not less than 48 hours notice in writing, specifying any repairs necessary to be done and requiring the applicant forthwith to execute the same and if the applicant shall not proceed diligently with the execution of such repairs, the Council may after the expiration of the period of notice enter upon the said land and execute such repairs and the costs thereof shall be a debt due from the applicant to the Council and be forthwith recoverable by action.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 20 ISSUE OF SURRENDER OF SPECIAL LEASE - AYR SCOUT DEN - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - LAID ON THE TABLE (A-DCCS)

955319 * 01-04-05 - Mr D P Mulcahy, Director Corporate & Community Services - Report Surrender of Special Lease - Ayr Scout Den - Department of Environment & Resource Management.

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Gazziola that Council advises the Department of Environment and Resource Management that:

1. Council has no requirements regarding the surrender of Special Lease 44/44963, and

2. Council has a preference for the tenure remaining as a special lease under the control of Department of Environment and Resource Management and suggests that the Department call expressions of interest from community organisations interested in leasing the building.

The motion was laid on the table pending further investigation. .

CLAUSE 21 COUNCIL AGREES IN PRINCIPLE TO ENTER INTO A TRUSTEE LEASE ARRANGEMENT WITH ROTARY CLUB OF HOME HILL INC FOR LEASE OF RESERVE FOR RECREATION PURPOSES ON LOT 21 ON H616106, PARISH OF INKERMAN FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS (I-DCCS)

955394 * 01-04-05 & 01-04-05F - Mr D P Mulcahy, Director Corporate & Community Services - Report - Lease of Lot 21 on Crown Plan H616106, Parish of Inkerman - Home Hill Rotary Club Inc.

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gazziola that Council agrees in principle to enter into a trustee lease arrangement with Rotary Club of Home Hill Inc for lease of Reserve for Recreation Purposes (Lot 21 on H616106, Parish of Inkerman), for a term of ten (10) years.

CARRIED

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CLAUSE 22 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION

1. 952516 * 03-08-11E Burdekin Cruisers Car Club Inc

Thank you letter for supporting the Burdekin Cruisers Car Club Inc Auto Fest.

2. 952698 * 01-07-08 Local Government Association of Queensland - LGAQ

LGAQ Circular - 2010-083 - Expression of Interest (EOI) - Nominations for the Queensland Road Safety Partnership Steering Committee.

3. 952699 * 01-07-08 Local Government Association of Queensland - LGAQ

LGAQ Circular - 2010-084 - 2010 Best Practice Tour - Local Government Planning and Report Released.

4. 952701 * 03-08-05 Local Government Association of Queensland - LGAQ

LGAQ Circular - 2010-087 - Arts and Culture LG Online - now launched.

5. 953074 * 06-09-18 & 10-07-08 & 01-06-04 Local Government Association of Queensland - LGAQ

LGAQ Circular - 2010-088 - Level crossing safety memorandum of understanding and interface agreements.

6. 953657 * 01-07-08 Local Government Association of Queensland - LGAQ

LGAQ Circular - 2010-091 - 114th LGAQ Annual Conference - 30th August to 2nd September, 2010 - Mackay.

7. 954219 * MF-01 Isolated Children's Parents' Association - Queensland Inc

2009 National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy.

8. 954220 * MF-03 Ayr Golf Club Inc

Request for support for funding application.

9. 954221 * MF-17 & MF-03 Burdekin Tourism Association Inc

Thank you letter for sponsorship - 2010 Northern Region Visitor Information Centre Volunteers Conference - 3rd-4th March, 2010.

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10. 954222 * MF-17 & MF-26 Home Hill Chamber of Commerce Inc

Request for Home Hill Banners Project to be listed for budget consideration.

11. 954223 * MF-36 Hon Craig Wallace MP - Minister for Main Roads

Request for Councils to work with Department of Transport and Main Roads to coordinate urgent road repair works.

12. 954785 * MF-17 & MF-26 & 02-01-06 Margaret Culpan

Request for meeting to discuss possible establishment of a residential care facility.

13. 955046 * 12-01-02 & 02-04-06A & 01-08-01 Crime and Misconduct Commission Queensland - CMC

Crime and Misconduct Commission review of off-road motorbike noise laws.

14. 955258 * MF-03 Millaroo State School Parents & Citizens (P&C) Association

Request for letter of support for Millaroo Parents and Citizens Association for grant application for Multipurpose Court.

15. 955259 * MF-26 Economic Development Committee

Inquiry into developing Queensland's rural and regional communities through grey nomad tourism. .

CLAUSE 23 COUNCIL TO LIST HOME HILL BANNERS PROJECT FOR BUDGET CONSIDERATION (A-BUDGET)

954222 - MF-17 & MF-26 - Correspondence for Information - Home Hill Chamber of Commerce.

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Lewis that the Home Hill banners project be listed for budget consideration.

CARRIED

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CLAUSE 24 COUNCIL MEETS IN COMMITTEE UNDER SECTION 463.(1) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gazziola that the Council meets in committee under the following section of the Local Government Act, 1993;

Section 463.(1) (c) - the local government budget and;

Section 463.(1) (h) - other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage.

for the purpose of discussing:

1. Mr. Mark Day, Executive General Manager attended the meeting to discuss matters relating to CSR Limited.

2. Council's budget.

3. Draft 2010-15 Corporate Plan.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 25 ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED

Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. Loizou that the ordinary meeting of Council be resumed.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 26 COUNCIL ADOPTS DRAFT 2010-15 CORPORATE PLAN FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION PURPOSES (I-DCCS)

Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Loizou that Council adopts the draft 2010-15 Corporate Plan for public consultation purposes.

CARRIED

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CLAUSE 27 COUNCIL TO OBTAIN QUOTE FROM CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTING JALROY SUBDIVISION IN SOUTH AYR FOR A BITUMEN ROAD INCLUDING KERBING AND CHANNELLING FROM THE END OF THE SUBDIVISION TO ROBERT STREET, AYR (A-DEO)

Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that;

1. Council obtains a quote from the contractor constructing the Jalroy subdivision in South Ayr, for a bitumen road, including kerbing and channelling from the end of the subdivision to Robert Street, Ayr.

2. Council engages the contractors to construct the works if the price is reasonable.

CARRIED .

CLAUSE 28 MEETING CLOSED

There being no further business the meeting closed at 2.35pm.

These minutes were confirmed by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 11th May, 2010.

MAYOR .

17 BURDEKIN CULTURAL COMPLEX BOARD INCORPORATED MINUTES – GENERAL MEETING

Held on Monday 15th February 2010 Commencing at 5.30 p.m.

Clause 1 ATTENDANCE

Crs. L. McLaughlin, T. List, E. Gazziola, M. Haynes and L. Loizou – representing Burdekin Shire Council Mrs L. Henderson & Mr. J. Gooding – representing Friends of the Burdekin Theatre

Ms D. Gosper - Secretary Miss L. Cox – Minutes Clerk

Observer – Mr. L. Alberts – Theatre Director

Apologies – Messrs P. Quinlan and J. MacDonald – representing Burdekin Memorial Hall Committee

Clause 2 MINUTES RECEIVED

Moved Cr. List, seconded Mrs Henderson, that the Minutes of the General Meeting held on 14th December 2009 be received as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

Clause 3 DATE SET FOR FUNCTION FOR FORMER MEMORIAL HALL SECRETARY

(Clause 6) Chairman, Cr. McLaughlin, advised the meeting that the function for the former Memorial Hall Secretary would be held on 26th February 2010 at the Burdekin Memorial Hall. She also informed the meeting that Secretary, Ms Gosper, had sent out the invitations and was awaiting replies.

Clause 4 COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS POLICY REFERRED TO NEXT MEETING

(Clause 5) Chairman, Cr. McLaughlin, informed the meeting that as this policy had yet to be finalised it can be referred to the next meeting.

Clause 5 FAIRY LIGHTS TO BE INSTALLED AT MEMORIAL HALL

(Clause 4) Theatre Director, Mr. Alberts, advised the meeting that the fairy lights will be installed during an upcoming break in hires at the Memorial Hall.

Burdekin Cultural Complex Board Incorporated – 15th February 2010

Clause 6 BOARD TO CONTRIBUTE $10.00 PER HEAD TOWARDS FRIENDS OF THE BURDEKIN THEATRE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

939164 * 07-07-32 from Friends of the Burdekin Theatre advising that their Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 8th March 2010 and seeking the Board’s financial assistance of $10 per head to provide dinner for the meeting.

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Haynes, that the Board contribute $10.00 per head towards the cost of the Friends of the Theatre Annual General Meeting to be held on Monday 8th March 2010.

CARRIED

Clause 7 BOARD CONFIRMS TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 2009

Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. Haynes, that the Board confirm total cash disbursements from the General Account for the month of December 2009 for $62,903.05.

CARRIED

Clause 8 BOARD CONFIRMS TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR JANUARY 2010

Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. List, that the Board confirm total cash disbursements from the General Account for the month of January 2010 for $25,335.69.

CARRIED

Clause 9 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIOD FROM 1ST MAY, 2009 to 31st JANUARY 2010 BE RECEIVED

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Mr. Gooding, that the financial statements of the Burdekin Cultural Complex Board for the period from 1st May, 2009 to 31st January 2010, be received.

CARRIED

Clause 10 BOARD RECEIVES RECEIVABLES RECONCILIATION REPORT

Secretary, Ms Gosper, tabled a detailed report listing Outstanding Debtors to 31st January 2010. The Board noted that the total outstanding debtors in respect of the Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall Complex were $7,134.02. The Board also noted the recovery arrangements to collect the amount outstanding.

Moved Cr. Gazziola, seconded Cr. List, that the report on Receivables Reconciliation be received.

CARRIED

Burdekin Cultural Complex Board Incorporated – 15th February 2010

Clause 11 BOARD NOTES DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE TO 31st JANUARY 2010 FOR ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF BURDEKIN CULTURAL COMPLEX

Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Mr. Gooding, that the report listing receipts and expenditure to 31st January 2010 of Council costs associated with administration and operation of the Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall by the Burdekin Shire Council as follows be received:-

Receipts Item Expenditure

0.00 Capital 25,419.00 0.00 Current 418,651.30

$0.00 $444,070.30

CARRIED

Clause 12 BOARD NOTES DETAILS OF LIVE PERFORMANCES IN BURDEKIN THEATRE AND BURDEKIN MEMORIAL HALL SINCE LAST MEETING

At this stage Members discussed details of reconciliations for performances in the Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall since the last meeting.

The Chairman advised the meeting that it was necessary to confirm the Theatre Director's action in exercising discretionary powers concerning fee structures negotiated for some performances in the Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall since the last Board meeting.

Details of performances in the Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall during the period are set out hereunder:-

Production:...... Killer Queen Date: ...... 12/9/09 Promoted By: ...... BCCB Inc. Ticket Sales: ...... 109 Cost to Promoter:...... $2,919.88

Production:...... Wedding Expo 2009 Date: ...... 13/9/09 Promoted By: ...... BCCB Inc. Ticket Sales: ...... 45 (plus 25 booths/tables) Cost to Promoter:...... $0.00

Production:...... BCC Acting Studio Date: ...... 2/10/09 Promoted By: ...... BCCB Inc. Ticket Sales: ...... 12 Cost to Promoter:...... $61.92

Production:...... BCC Acting Showcase Date: ...... 2/10/09 Promoted By: ...... BCCB Inc. Ticket Sales: ...... 42 Cost to Promoter:...... $39.38

Burdekin Cultural Complex Board Incorporated – 15th February 2010

Production:...... MM – A Merry Gaslight Christmas Date: ...... 20/11/09 Promoted By: ...... Burdekin Shire Council Ticket Sales: ...... 9 (228 complimentary) Cost to Promoter:...... $4,768.31

Production:...... Simply Mesmerising Date: ...... 5/12/09 Promoted By: ...... Simply Dance Ticket Sales: ...... 893 Refund to Promoter:...... $12,192.60

Production:...... Billy Raymond & Qld Police Pipes & Drums Date: ...... 15/12/09 Promoted By: ...... BCCB Inc. Ticket Sales: ...... 245 Cost to Promoter:...... $823.34

Production:...... Australia Day 2010 Date: ...... 26/01/10 Promoted By: ...... Burdekin Shire Council Ticket Sales: ...... 261 Cost to Promoter:...... $499.83

Moved Cr. List, seconded Cr. Gazziola, that the Board note details provided by the Theatre Director in respect of performances in the Burdekin Theatre and Burdekin Memorial Hall since the last meeting.

CARRIED

Clause 13 REPORT ON EXPENDITURE TO 31st JANUARY 2010 FOR BOARD PROMOTIONS RECEIVED

Moved Cr. Haynes, seconded Cr. Gazziola, that the report listing expenditure for Board Promotions as at 31st January 2010, be received.

CARRIED

Clause 14 THEATRE DIRECTOR’S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 14th DECEMBER 2009 TO 15th FEBRUARY 2010 RECEIVED

Moved Mr. Gooding, seconded Cr. Loizou, that the Theatre Director’s report for the period 14th December 2009 to 15th February 2010, be received.

CARRIED

Clause 15 MAN LIFT TO BE PURCHASED FOR MEMORIAL HALL

Theatre Director, Mr. Alberts advised the meeting that the Council funding for the Memorial Hall lighting trussing had been rearranged. He explained that it was discovered that the purchase of trussing with automatic chain motors to move the trusses up and down was well above the budget allocation.

Mr. Alberts informed the meeting that an alternative solution had been found. He said that quotes had been obtained for a purchase of a man lift to take equipment up to the lights and this would allow the purchase of the trusses to remain below the allocated budget amount. 5

Burdekin Cultural Complex Board Incorporated – 15th February 2010

Clause 16 MORE INFORMATION SOUGHT ON BOX OFFICE HOURS AT BURDEKIN THEATRE

Theatre Director, Mr. Alberts, advised the meeting that there was a discrepancy between how many hours the box office staff were required to work at Theatre performances on weekdays compared to weekends.

Discussion was held on the hours the box office staff are required to work for Theatre performances and amount of time the Theatre is opened before a performance.

Chairman, Cr. McLaughlin, suggested to the Board that a meeting should take place with the Council’s Human Resources Manager to find out additional information and, from there, more information gathered before a decision is made.

It was resolved that additional information be obtained in regard to Box Office hours worked at Theatre performances, including opening hours for the performances, before any decision regarding changes to the hours is made.

Clause 17 DISCUSSION HELD ON LIFT AT BURDEKIN THEATRE

Discussion was held on the use of the lift at the Burdekin Theatre and possible ways to advise patrons that it was available for their use. Discussion was also held on assisting patrons to use the lift. Clause 18 DISCUSSION HELD ON EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CATERING AT BURDEKIN THEATRE

Discussion was held on the Board’s decision to send out expressions of interest to caterers for the Burdekin Theatre.

Chairman, Cr. McLaughlin advised the meeting that a template document for expressions of interest would be created and sent out to caterers.

Clause 19 BOARD ADVISED THAT INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE BOARD’S V2 PLUS ACCOUNT TOTALS $520.74

Chairman, Cr. McLaughlin, advised the meeting that interest accrued on the Board’s V2 Plus Account totals $520.74.

NOTED

Clause 20 GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY 19th APRIL 2010

It was confirmed that the next meeting of the Board General Meeting would be held on Monday 19th April 2010 at 5.30 p.m.

There being no further business the Meeting concluded at 6.20 p.m.

L. McLaughlin CHAIRMAN

Burdekin Shire Council

Minutes – Burdekin Shire Youth Council Meeting held on 12th April 2010

Held in the John Drysdale Chamber The meeting commenced at 3.34pm

CLAUSE 1 ATTENDANCE

Brendan Winn - Ayr State High School (Acting Chairperson) Sophie Ricca - Burdekin Catholic High School - Secretary Lachlan Grantz – Burdekin Catholic High School Chris Moretto - Burdekin Catholic High School Zoie Borellini – Ayr State High School Meg Andrews – Ayr State High School Danielle Torrisi - Burdekin Catholic High School Brittany Buchland – Home Hill State High School Fiona Christie - Burdekin Shire Council Shannon Pattinson – Burdekin Catholic High School Tahlia Connolly – Burdekin Catholic High School

Apologies for absence Stephanie Webber, Coral Shamir, Lyn McLaughlin, Tony Vaccaro, Cheryl Lawrence, Jodi Pringle, Kate Andrews, Jade Boxall

BCHS – Burdekin Catholic High School RYEN – Regional Youth Engagement Network

CLAUSE 2 MINUTES RECEIVED Moved Chris Moretto, seconded Lachlan Grantz that the Minutes of the Burdekin Shire Youth Council meeting held on the 29th March, 2010 be received as true and correct.

CARRIED

CLAUSE 3 MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES

RYEN Ayr Camp - Youth Council members advised that the date set for the RYEN Camp in Ayr coincides with the BCHS Debutante Ball and the Ayr State High School Musical. Fiona Christie to advise organisers of RYEN Camp.

Relay for Life – Fiona Christie advised that as there were no supervisor forms handed in, the Youth Council are unfortunately unable to submit a team this year. Note: the Burdekin Shire Council CEO has advised that all supervisors must have a Blue Card.

CLAUSE 4 CORRESPONDENCE

Inward Correspondence

1. Coral Shamir – Request for Sponsorship for Youth Parliament

Outward Correspondence

2. Coral Shamir –Sponsorship for Youth Parliament

Moved Shannon Pattinson, seconded Tahlia Connolly that the inward correspondence be received and the outward adopted.

CARRIED

CLAUSE 5 BATTLE OF THE BANDS Youth Council were asked for ideas as to how they can promote the event this week. Shannon and Chris from BCHS and Brendan from Ayr High will promote it at assembly. Discussions were held around Youth Council job allocations on the night.

CLAUSE 6 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Brendan Winn suggested Youth Council become more involved in the local community this year. General discussions were held as to how this could be implemented this year and how to involve as many youth as possible. Youth Council are to bring their ideas for community involvement to the next meeting for discussion.

NEXT MEETING: 10th May 2010 commencing at 3:30pm

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 4.15pm

Sophie Ricca SECRETARY

Minutes of Meeting Burdekin Building Safer Communities Action Team (BSCAT) Meeting held on 14th April 2010

Held in the John Hy Peake Room at the Burdekin Shire Council The meeting commenced at 3.34pm

ATTENDANCE Brad Taylor Crime Prevention Officer, QPS, Townsville Steve Barton Officer in Charge, QPS, Ayr Yvonne Webber Burdekin Mental Health Foundation Co-Ordinator, BCA, Ayr Peter Malouf Department of Communities, Townsville Pierina Dalle Cort Ayr Chamber of Commerce Damian Coe Youth Patrol, Ayr Sue Collier BCA, Rural Health Tony Vaccaro Burdekin Shire Council Fiona Christie Burdekin Shire Council

APOLOGIES Jason & Lynda Robins Burdekin Night Alert Leon McKenzie Officer in Charge, QPS, Home Hill Cheryl Lawrence BCA, Mental Health Youth Support Jodi Pringle Youth Services, Ayr Paul Benvenuti Home Hill Neighbourhood Watch Bob Bermingham BCA Robert Tomarchio Business District Representative Cr Lyn McLaughlin Mayor, Burdekin Shire Council Jeannie Zonta BCA, Rural Health

Acronyms: Burdekin Shire Council BSC Queensland Police Service QPS Councillor Cr Burdekin Community Association BCA BSCAT Building Safer Communities Action Team EOI Expression of Interest

MATTERS CONTINUING FROM MINUTES (Meeting held on 10th March 2010)

1. BSCAT Logo Fiona Christie is to email the committee members the final three logo choices for a silent vote. Fiona Christie will advise of winning logo at the next meeting.

2. Magnets Further discussions were held as to how to distribute the magnets. Initially concerns were raised with regards to people discarding the magnets if they receive them in their mailbox with junk mail. However distributing the magnets within the Burdekin Shire Council rates notices will be a costly exercise with perhaps the same outcome (the rates notices are accompanied by additional notices and a calendar and the magnet may also be thrown away). Distributing the magnets via mailbox and post office box drops are less costly due to the difference in the number of magnets required (9000 required for rates notices & 4521 required for letterboxes etc) Fiona and Brad are to obtain revised quotes based on the smaller number of magnets required. The design of the magnets is yet to be discussed and determined.

3. Burdekin Youth Patrol Damian Coe advised that half the funding received was spent on fuel vouchers. The Youth Patrol currently have 1 kit containing torches and vests which is currently shared between cars therefore Damian is putting together an additional 4 kits. Damian recently inserted an article in the school newsletter and has received a number of phone calls from parents requesting drive-bys in particular streets by the Youth Patrol.

4. Hinchinbrook BSCAT Brad Taylor advised Damian Coe and Paul Benvenuti are meeting with interested parties from Hinchinbrook tonight.

5. ‘Lock It or Lose It’ Campaign Brad Taylor advised that the recent inspection identified 80 signs are required with these locations now marked on a map. It covers the Ayr and Home Hill business districts and local boat ramps. The project will require ‘in kind’ support from BSC for the signage installation and signs will be attached to existing signage. Pierina Dalle Cort queried if the public will benefit from the new signage and questioned the number requested – would this create visual pollution in the main street. Brad advised that approval for the signage will need to go through Council.

6. Night Inspection by Councillors Tony Vaccaro reported that the Councillors held their night inspection of the central business district on 29th March. Council is writing to various businesses regarding their lighting and trimming of shrubs. Council also contacted Ergon Energy to advise of thirteen street lights that were not working. Tony advised committee members to contact Ergon Energy if they notice lights that are not working. Sue Collier advised that they could insert a notice in the next BCA newsletter advising their readers to do the same. Damian Coe advised that the Youth Patrol will contact Ergon Energy or the Council in future if they notice lights that aren’t working.

7. Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) visit Brad Taylor advised that the MPV visit is scheduled for 18th May. Brad is to email BCA a flyer and an editorial by 20th April for insertion in May’s edition of ‘Healthy Chat’. Brad advised he will contact the media and Sweet FM for promotion closer to the time of the visit.

CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

Moved Damian Coe, seconded Yvonne Webber that the minutes of the BSCAT Meeting held on 10th March 2010 be received as a true and correct record. CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE

Inward Correspondence

1. Glenn Lawrence, Qld Police – Burdekin & Bowen Crime Bulletin Vol 3 Number 2 2. Attorney-General’s Department, Criminal Justice Division – Acknowledgement of EOI for Proceeds of Crime funding – Tommie Tie Park Lighting

Outward Correspondence 1. OIC’s Ayr and Home Hill Police Stations – Invitation to attend next BSCAT meeting

Moved Brad Taylor seconded Fiona Christie that the inward correspondence be received.

CARRIED

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. ARTICLE OF INTEREST Tony Vaccaro provided an article from the LG Focus newsletter regarding new Police vehicles in Logan City that have security cameras installed on their sides, which captures vision of the streets.

2. ADVERTISING ON TAXI’S OR BUSES General discussions were held regarding getting the message of ‘Lock It or Lose It’ into the community. It was suggested that BSCAT could purchase magnetic signs to place on buses or taxi’s. Fiona Christie to enquire if local taxi and bus companies would be willing to display the signs and obtain quotes for car door size magnets.

3. BURDEKIN CRIME PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY CONFERENCE Expressions of Interest have been sent out to previous contact lists. Committee members were asked to forward the EOI to all their contacts. Brad Taylor advised that he will network his counterparts in two weeks time with regards to suitable presenters for the conference. Letters of invitation have been sent to: Rocky Horror Road Show, Kids on the Move, One Punch Can Kill, Charters Towers Murri Court and the Salvation Army’s Townsville Faithworks. Brad Taylor advised that he is endeavouring to secure Paul Stanley from the One Punch Can Kill Program as the Guest Speaker.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 12.15pm.

NEXT MEETING - Wednesday 12th May 2010 at 11am. ENVIRONMENT & OPERATIONS

1. 957648 * Sub 10-12 Mr S Great - Manager Planning & Development

Report - Development application for reconfiguring a Lot - 87 Juanita Drive, Mount Kelly - Mr Nathan Fabian.

2. 957716 * Cons 10-01 Mr S Great - Manager Planning & Development

Report - Development application for material change of use for multi unit development (3 units) - 92 MacMillan Street, Ayr - Colevale Estates Pty Ltd. Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment & Operations

Classification: N/A Date: 5th May, 2010.

Referring Letter No: 952033, 953015 File No: Sub 10-12

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

Name of Applicant: Nathan Fabian

Location: 87 Juanita Drive, Mt Kelly (Lot 33 on RP733771, Parish of Northcote, County of Gladstone)

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

Executive Summary:

An application has been received from Cleve McGuane Surveys Pty Ltd on behalf of his client Nathan Fabian seeking approval for Reconfiguring a lot (Subdivision) at 87 Juanita Drive, Mt Kelly (Lot 33 on RP733771, 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 (Subdivision) at 87 Juanita Drive, Mt Kelly (Lot 33 on RP733771, 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 $71-70 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23-90 per lot to be levied on the Council by the Department of Natural Resources and Water for each new valuation;

ROADWORKS

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

PROPOSAL PLAN

4. The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:- (a) (i) the proposed Cleve McGuane Surveys Pty Ltd plan numbered 28506-1; (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;

PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES

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

OPERATIONAL WORKS

WATER SUPPLY WORKS INTERNAL

8.1 The applicant shall arrange and meet the full cost of connection of the proposed lots 2 and 3 to the Mount Kelly water supply system. A metered service shall be provided to the property boundary of each of the allotments. Each service shall generally be to the standard required by council for domestic purposes, for a constant flow system with a discharge of 23 litres per minute.

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

WATER SUPPLY CHARGES

9. A contribution for each of lots 2 and 3 is to be paid in accordance with Council's Rural Water Supply Charge as specified in Council's current fees and charges schedule.

ADVICE (Note: These are not conditions)

• Nil

Background:

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

The land is zoned ‘Rural’, with a ‘Rural Settlement Sub Area” overlay, with the proposal triggering a ‘code assessable’ development application for Reconfiguring a lot. The application has been assessed against the Reconfiguration of a Lot (ROL) Code under the provisions of the Burdekin Shire Council’s IPA Planning Scheme. Under the ROL Code, subdivision of rural land is permitted if the land is wholly contained within the ‘Rural Settlement Sub Area’ and has a minimum frontage of 40m and a minimum area of 4000 m2. This proposal conforms to these requirements.

The Application: The proposal seeks to subdivide an existing lot to create 3 new lots. Proposed Lot 1 will front both Juanita Drive and Enta Road with an area of 7938m2 and is improved with an existing house and sheds. Proposed lots 2 and 3 will both have access to Etna Road with areas of 8094m2. These proposed lots are only improved with some mango tress with the balance area being regrowth.

Effluent Disposal: A site assessment report from Nicoll Beattie Pty. Ltd. concludes that the proposed new lots create sufficient area to sustain an on-site sewage system in accordance with the requirements of The On- Site Sewerage Code and AS/NZS 1547:2000. The report concludes that there are no known environmental or public health constraints to the on-site treatment of domestic waste and the subject soils are generally well suited to the on –site treatment of domestic waste.

Surrounding Land Uses: The surrounding area has a mix of rural residential and agricultural land uses. This amenity is apparent throughout the entire Mount Kelly area.

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 approves 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 Thursday, 5 May 2010

Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Environment and Operations

Classification: N/A Date: 5th May, 2010.

Referring Letter No: 946552, 956313 File No: Cons 10-01

Subject Heading: Lodging a Development Application for Material Change of Use for Multi Unit Development (3 Units).

Name of Applicant: Ultimate Design Solutions (Colevale Estates Pty Ltd)

Location: 92 MacMillan Street, Ayr (Lot 2 on RP700008, Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone)

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

Executive Summary: An application has been received from Ultimate Design Solutions on behalf of their clients Colevale Estates Pty Ltd seeking approval for a multi unit development (3 units) at 92 MacMillan Street, Ayr (Lot 2 on RP700008, 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 multi unit development (3 units) at 92 MacMillan Street, Ayr (Lot 2 on RP700008, 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 plans submitted from Ultimate Design Solutions (Job No UDS-09064 Sheet No 2-3);

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 and approvals for line variations are to be obtained before any building works are carried out on the premise;

ROADWORKS

4.1 Construct a minimum 6m wide industrial crossover (150mm thick, 32 mPa concrete, F72 mesh) from the invert of the existing kerbing and channelling to the property boundary and re-profile the footpath each side of the proposed driveway. All works are to be in accordance with the requirements contained within the Disability Discrimination Act.

4.2 Remove the existing concrete footpath and reinstate with a 1.5m wide concrete footpath (100m thick, F62 mesh 25 mPa) for the full frontage of the allotment. Design and natural surface levels to be provided to Council for approval prior to construction.

4.3 Provide to Council prior to the commencement of works a cross section 1:50 natural scale from the centreline of MacMillan Street to the property boundary showing existing and design levels for the crossover.

ACCESS AND CAR PARKING

5.1 Parking shall be provided generally in accordance with the approved plan from Ultimate Design Solutions (Job No UDS-09064 Sheets No 2-3);

5.2 Parking space, access 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;

5.4 If any existing on street parallel car parking fronting the proposed development needs to be realigned, the applicant is to be responsible for any works to be carried out. All design and works are to be to in accordance with Council’s guidelines and at the applicant’s full cost;

DRAINAGE

6.1 Stormwater drainage from paved/sealed and roofed areas must be discharged under the footpath to kerb and channelling within the adjoining road reserves in accordance with AS3500.2.2003 or as otherwise required or agreed to in writing by the Chief Executive Officer or as otherwise required or agreed to in writing by council;

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;

EXTERNAL WORKS

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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;

WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE HEADWORKS

10.1 A contribution in terms of Council’s Planning Scheme Policy for “Developer Contribution for Provision of Water Supply and Sewerage Services”, for water and sewer, is payable for the equivalent of 0.75 of one lot. The amount will be calculated at the time of payment based on the charge applicable at the time;

10.2 Should the existing water meter require relocation to accommodate the proposed driveway, the developer shall be responsible for the full cost of such relocation; AMENITY – SCREEN FENCING

11. 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

12. 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

13. An enclosed area of suitable size shall be provided at ground level to store the number of wheelie bins required to service this site.

The area shall: • Be of adequate size for the storage of up to 9 mobile refuse bins; • Have a floor which is raised, imperviously paved and suitably drained to Council’s sewer, via an approved bucket trap or otherwise in accordance with Council’s Trade Waste Policy; • Be enclosed with walls to a height of approximately 1.2m; • Provide an individual area of not less than 550mm wide by 750mm deep for each wheelie bin; • Be roofed to prevent ingress of stormwater. If not, a first flush diversion valve shall be fitted; and • Include a suitable hosecock with hose attached, located on an external front corner of the enclosure with dual check valve backflow prevention (RMC No. 7 or equivalent)

ADVICE ONLY:

Provide a suitably sized master meter at the water service and individual sub meters to each of the proposed units and existing dwelling in accordance with Part 4 of the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code. The location of such meters shall be approved by the Chief Executive Officer and at the applicants full cost;

Background: The land is zoned ‘Residential’ under the provisions of Council’s IPA Planning Scheme with the applicant’s intent to gain approval for a multi unit development on the subject land. The proposed use is triggered as a ‘code assessable’ development application in accordance with the provisions of the Burdekin Shire Council’s IPA Planning Scheme.

The Application: This application is to gain approval for a 2 X 2 bedroom & 1 x 3 bedroom multi unit development on land situated at 92 MacMillan Street, Ayr. Providing the proposal meets all of the recommended development standards, the amenity of the area should not be detrimentally impacted upon. The proposed units will conform to the requirements of the Residential zone code.

Site Description and Surrounding Land Uses: The subject site is a vacant predominately flat rectangle shaped lot. The lot has a 20 metre road frontage to MacMillan Street and an area of 1012m2. The site is located in close proximity to Ayr’s CBD. A mixture of land uses occur in the vicinity consisting mostly of commercial and residential.

Recommendation: Council’s Development Assessment Team members have assessed the application and have included reasonable and relevant conditions in relation to access, 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 approves 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 Wednesday, 5 May 2010

CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES

1. 956978 * 03-06-07 Mr D P Mulcahy - Director Corporate & Community Services

Report - Home Hill Showgrounds Hall - Rock Solid Home Hill Boxing Club. Burdekin Shire Council

Programme Category: Corporate & Community

Referring Letter Number: 956998 File Number: 3/6/7

SUBJECT HEADING: Home Hill Showgrounds Hall

Name of Applicant: Rock Solid Home Hill Boxing Club

Location: Home Hill Showgrounds

Author and Officer's Title: Dan Mulcahy, Director of Corporate and Community Services

Executive Summary: Council has received a submission from the Rock Solid Home Hill Boxing Club and the Burdekin Baptist Church to use the main hall at the Home Hill Showgrounds for the purposes of establishing a boxing training programme designed to assist the core issues of youth disengagement and violence within the local community.

Officer's Recommendation: That the council approves the request from the Rock Solid Home Hill Boxing Club and the Burdekin Baptist Church to use the main hall at the Home Hill Showgrounds for the purposes of establishing a boxing training programme designed to assist the core issues of youth disengagement and violence within the local community under the following terms: 1. Approval is for a period of 6 months with the situation to be reviewed at that time; 2. No rent is payable on the grounds that the usage is non commercial and of community benefit; 3. Provision of evidence of public liability insurance covering the proposed activity; 4. The Club is to maintain the hall and surrounds in a neat and tidy condition; 5. The Club will be responsible for the relocation of existing items from the upper floor to the lower floor; and 6. The Club is to manage entry and exit from the premises.

Background:

History

Council had originally resolved to lease the showgrounds area to Bowmaker in March 2007. Part of the requirements to make this happen was for a management plan to be approved for the showgrounds which included using part of the area as a motorhome park.

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Council has received final advice from DERM in November 2009 that inconsistent uses (such as a motorhome park) may be approved subject to the following restrictions: o There is no suitable alternative site and there is a genuine need for the camping in the area. o The use must not diminish the purpose of the trust land or adversely affect any local licensed caravan and/or tourist park owners. o The camping is to be provided for the travelling public only and any stay be limited to no longer than 3 nights which may be extended to no more than 7 nights with the proviso that stays for any length of time less than 7 nights do not adversely affect local licensed caravan and/or tourist park owners. o The area should clearly be a camping area, not a caravan park, with facilities provided consistent with a camping area, i.e. BBQ’s, benches, rubbish bins, toilet facilities, tap water and showers. o On-site accommodation and facilities such as kiosk, laundry and associated facilities are not to be available. The travelling public should use the facilities within the town area.

DERM further state that they have received a number of objections to the proposed motorhome park from local caravan park operators.

No further action has been taken on this aspect of the management plan at this stage because of the following:

o Inability to accurately determine whether the motorhome proposal will “adversely affect any local licensed caravan and/or tourist park owners”. o Local Laws yet to be established for caravan park and camping areas.

Current

Current use of the land is for horse agistment only.

It is considered that a short term approval of the hall will not interfere with the current or proposed use.

Link to Corporate/Operational Plan:

6.2 Facilitate a range of partnerships to improve community health and safety. 6.1 Promote community participation, support community groups, and maintain and grow social capital.

Consultation: Discussions with proponents of the proposal being Andrew Ballin, Scott McLean and Mark Vass.

Legal Authority or Implications: Nil

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Policy Implications: Nil

Financial and Resource Implications: Nil

Report prepared by: Dan Mulcahy Director of Corporate and Community Services 4-5-10

Rock Solid: Home Hill Boxing Club

Strategic Plan

Outline

The Home Hill Boxing Club proposal is the result of a combination of a passion for the sport of Boxing and the desire to help others; instigated by local Home Hill resident who also attends the Burdekin Baptist Church.

The Church has in turn seen the opportunity presented and will commit to financial and physical support of the club.

Members of our community have long seen a need for the re-establishment of a boxing club for many of the benefits that sporting clubs bring to our community. We (as the local church) see this as an opportunity to do that for the benefit of the community. Furthermore, and perhaps more importantly, this opportunity has presented itself at a time when the social issues and problems of violence, substance abuse and youth disengagement are causing significant local problems. As you would be aware, the Home Hill community has been particularly affected and the community collectively is looking for solutions.

There is no doubt, for the benefit of the whole community; part of the solution is to band together in a “community watch”. We see our role as being further to that and to address the core issues of youth disengagement and violence which are the cause of this social dysfunction.

Other strategies which involve punitive measures and formal intervention have limiting factors and issues which can be addressed through the boxing club because they are a credible and engaging medium through which support and help can be delivered. It is therefore crucial that the club be credible and accessible to the community, and particularly at risk youth. This is done as much through relationships as with physical location.

The key person involved is Scott McLean who is a well known local identity, with strong ties to the community and many local contacts. He is an experienced boxer and kick-boxer who has not only demonstrated his own ability but his ability to train others. Scott also has strong links with experienced people in other parts of the state and also networks with other boxers, trainers and clubs. Scott and others involved in this proposal have a genuine heart to help others; particularly young people. Many young people are difficult to reach regardless of how much money is put into programs because of their levels of disengagement with community and distrust of authority (figures). Scott tends to have fewer problems engaging with a range of people because of his own experiences and a strong set of interpersonal skills. Whilst he presently doesn’t have formal qualifications for youth work, he is currently working towards this end. In addition, other support mechanisms are in place to cater for this. Other people providing support to the Boxing Club who attend the Burdekin Baptist Church have experience in youth work and physical training and currently work at Burdekin schools.

The Church sees its role in supporting Scott as a way of giving of what we have to our community. Although we are a small group we have a number of people in service positions such as chaplains in the prison at Townsville and local schools. We also seek to support those people in financial and practical ways, but have a special interest in establishing this ministry with Scott. As individuals and as a church, we believe part of an authentic response to Jesus is in doing what He did (going to those in need). So it is a natural response for us to support an opportunity such as this.

Another factor we see as critical is that what is done is seen as a local response to a local issue or set of needs that impacts the whole community. We know that we could set up something without consultation or support from the community, but it would not achieve anything compared to what can happen if we have the “in principle” and financial support of other sections of the community. We seek to develop a local community solution for a local community problem.

The basis of the program is recognition that it is possible to engage people in a training program (boxing). This requires commitment but also learning a range of skills and values that are often missing from the experience of disengaged youth, but valued in the broader community. Things such as respect, discipline, commitment, consequences, physical, emotional and spiritual well being, and self worth are all addressed in training. There is a mandatory code of conduct addressing “all of life” behaviour, which must be adhered to remain in the club. As is normal, there are training shirts given to those in training, which clearly identify wearers as members of the club and subject to a code of conduct. These shirts have the name of supporter/sponsors and represent the values we hold.

We are aware of the instigation of a PCYC in Ayr. We would not see ourselves as being in competition with such a venture because it aims at a more specific problem. It is likely that the PCYC will not begin operation for some time yet, whereas Scott has already begun training local young people with his own time and resources from his residence, but desperately needs space and facilities to be able to expand and be able to accommodate more people, more effectively.

In addition, there is a factor of significance that whilst no one is precluded from being involved, there is a focus on the Home Hill community that will not be addressed by a PCYC operating in Ayr. Many of the youth we are targeting would not be likely to get on a bus to travel to Ayr or involve themselves in a PCYC.

We hope that after reading this proposal and speaking with those involved that you might see the potential here for great benefit to the community, and a way of addressing issues the community is struggling to resolve in other ways. We hope that you will be able to support us in whatever way you can.

Values / Expectations

Discipline is an essential part of boxing training and is also a key element of any strategy in dealing with at risk youth. Entry to the club is not automatic since numbers will need to be capped to allow for adequate supervision. Individuals are placed on a waiting list if no places are available at the time of application.

After a one week trial, participants are required to commit to an individual program of attendance.

Boxers are required to adhere to the code of conduct, and this is reinforced by the training shirt and club insignia which represents the expectations and values represented by the community and club. Failure to comply by the code of conduct will result in suspension or exclusion from the club for some period of time, or permanently in extreme cases.

Club Code of Conduct: 1. Membership of the club demands that community values are reflected at all times, some more specific conditions are also listed.

2. No illicit drugs or alcohol at the venue.

3. No use of inappropriate language or swearing.

4. No fighting outside the gym or scheduled fights*

5. Members of the Boxing Club are required to maintain respectful public behaviour at all times, but are recognised as being under particular scrutiny when they are wearing club insignia. eg Training shirt, singlet, club shirt or any other identifiable clothing.

6. Agree to abide by the code of conduct issued by Sunstate Amateur Boxing League Inc. (who we are affiliated with).

7. Attendance to training with the squad is mandatory. If any circumstances should arise that prevent a member attending they must notify a trainer prior to the session. This is a three strikes policy after the trial week. Additional training can be negotiated with trainers.

*Scheduled fights are fights at official tournaments. In some circumstances, Self Defence and Defence of another member of the public at risk of harm may be justifiable and would be subject to investigation.

Interested parties/ Insurance For the purposes of Public Liability insurance, The Rock Solid Home Hill Boxing Club will be considered to be a ministry of the Burdekin Baptist Church, a member of the Baptist Union of Churches in Australia. As such, public liability insurance is covered through the Baptist Union. We are in the process of being accredited as a recognised boxing club.

We are seeking a broad base of local community support and invite local individuals, businesses, groups and shire council to provide financial and/or in-kind support and be recognised on club training shirts and other places.

Operation Training has been conducted to date on two afternoons a week and this is set to expand to three afternoons shortly, with around 6 – 10 participants. In order to grow and develop we are seeking to relocate to suitable premises.

Plan infrastructure Equipment in use at present is largely the personal possession of Scott. There is a need for some more equipment as we expand. We aim to cater for around 20 participants per session, which may expand again in the future as the club grows. We also need some additional infrastructure support, dependant on the requirements of establishing in a new location.

The club is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers. As such many members will make some contribution to their own equipment, but there is also a need for additional “club” equipment. A key part of our strategy is to intentionally focus on “at risk” youth who will in many cases need financial support. There will be a need to supply equipment to these young people.

Financial Administration

Finances will be administered through the Baptist Churches accounts. There may be a time in the future where the club is incorporated in which case accounts would be handed to the club treasurer.

Costs are essentially made up of two parts; establishment costs which are all associated with setting up a venue, registration, equipment, coaching volunteer development.

Ongoing costs are replacement of equipment and facility maintenance such as electricity, hire fees, training shirts etc. These are expected to be considerably less than start up costs.

Estimated costs are as follows:

Equipment:

Boxing Bags (x12) $1800 Headgear $1000 Mouthguards $ 200 Groin Protectors $1000 Gloves $ 400 Shoes $ 200 Skipping Ropes $ 50 Floor to ceiling balls $ 300 Medicine Balls $ 300 Fans $ 200 Speedball $ 80 Training Shirts $ 500 ===== Sub-Total ~ $6100

Other:

Professional development ~ $2000 Club Registration $ 150 Venue Fit-out ~ $ 1000 Venue Hire ~ $ 150/wk Electricity ~ $ 400/qtr ======Sub-total ~ $10 000 /yr

Naming/Advertising Sponsorship Support: (Please supply business details / logo to be printed on training Shirts)

Name / Organisation Contact / Commitment Signatory 1.

In Principle Support

Name / Organisation Signatory 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION

1. 955943 * 03-08-11E Local Government Association of Queensland Inc - LGAQ

LGAQ Circular - 2010-102 Call for Nominations - Burdekin Crime Prevention and Community Safety Conference.

2. 956053 * 03-08-11T Home Hill Chamber of Commerce Inc

Support for Tourist Facility at Funny Dunny Park - Wunjunga.

3. 956111 * 01-07-09 North Queensland Local Government Association - NQLGA Executive

Invitation to host NQLGA Conference in 2011.

4. 956162 * MF-03 Gwenda Williams

Advising of intention to lobby for "National Registration for Personal Care Workers".

5. 956164 * MF-07 Urban Local Government Association of Queensland Inc

2010 ULGA Conference Programme and Registration.

6. 956733 * 01-07-08 Australian Local Government Association - ALGA

National General Assembly of Local Government - 14-17th June 2010 - Canberra.

7. 956734 * MF-11 & MF-03 Burdekin Touch Association Inc

Request for permission to upgrade watering system at Burdekin Touch Football grounds.

8. 956735 * MF-20 Hon Karen Struthers - Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women

Invitation for submissions in response to the Review of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 1989 consultation paper March 2010. 9. 956980 * MF-07 Urban Local Government Association of Queensland Inc

Call for Motions - ULGA 2010 Conference.

10. 956990 * 01-10-17 Burdekin Uniting Church

Thank you letter - Supporting Country Fun Day - 25th April, 2010.

11. 957226 * 01-04-04 & 05-03-01 Department of Environment and Resource Management - Brisbane

Great Barrier Reef Catchments Wetland Protection Initiative Update.

12. 957238 * 01-07-08 Australian Local Government Association - ALGA

Tax Reform - an opportunity for Local Government.

13. 957314 * 01-07-13 IPWEAQ - Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia - QLD

IPWEAQ 2010 State Conference Invitation - 5th to 8th October, 2010 - Brisbane.

14. 957504 * MF-15 & 01-05-01H Dogs Queensland

Request to support recognition of American Staffordshire Terrier as own breed.

15. 957506 * MF-02 Endeavour Foundation & Endeavour Foundation - Home Hill

Invitation - Annual Rotary Awards for Endeavour Industries Home Hill and Learning and Lifestyle Ayr - 27 May 2010 - Ayr.

16. 957507 * MF-09 & MF-11 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc - LGAQ

Update on LGAQ as Native Title Group Representative.

17. 957508 * MF-13 & MF-15 SolarOne Marketing Pty Ltd

Latest in Sustainable Council Infrastructure Lighting. 18. 957509 * MF-14 Hon Desley Boyle MP - Minister for Local Government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

Request for ongoing support for Local Council Film Friendly Initiative.

19. 957510 * MF-17 Ayr Veterans Golf Club

Thank you letter for donation.

20. 957511 * MF-17 Burdekin Christian College

Request for Annual Family Fair to become an annual event on Burdekin Calendar. Circular

Call for Nominations – Burdekin Crime Prevention and Community Safety Conference

For Information/Action Circular: 2010-102 Release Date: Thursday, 22nd April 2010 Authorised by: Greg Hallam PSM Executive Director

26th & 27th of August 2010 - Now Seeking Nominations to Present and/or Display a Project

An invitation is extended to local governments, police services and practitioners of crime prevention and community safety from around Australia. The aim of this conference is to provide an opportunity for practical demonstrations, presentations and showcasing of projects and initiatives that have been developed in various communities and environments to address crime and safety issues.

Proposed Conference Outcomes

•Increased network opportunities •Improved understanding of current crime prevention initiatives/programs •Increased knowledge of effective intervention •Increased opportunity to share resources and promotional activities

To ensure that the conference is interactive and facilitates exchange of initiatives and resources, we are providing static displays for a number of projects; we encourage you to register early to take advantage of the availability of these displays as they are limited.

Nominate a presentation, workshop and/or static display NOW!

Priority will be given to presentations and/or displays that offer innovative interventions and methodologies for community safety and/or crime prevention. See the attached form for Examples of Presentations & Topics from the 2008 Conference and to make a Nomination to Present and or Display a project. Nominations for presentations and/or static displays close on 5th July, 2010.

Registrations for the Conference will open in April. For any further enquiries please contact the Burdekin Shire Council's Economic & Community Development Section on 4783 9832

From: Vaccaro, Tony [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 27 April 2010 10:59:51 AM To: Jensen, Tracy; Email Registration Subject: FW: Funny Dunny Park

File 03-08-11T Home Hill Chamber of Commerce

Tracy for your info.

Tony Vaccaro Economic & Community Development Manager Burdekin Shire Council  07 47839830  07 47839999  PO Box 974 Ayr Q 4807  www.burdekin.qld.gov.au  [email protected]

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marie Finn HHChamber Secretary Sent: Tuesday, 27 April 2010 10:28 AM To: Vaccaro, Tony Cc: McLaughlin, Lyn Subject: Funny Dunny Park

Dear Tony, I have attached a copy of a letter to the Wunjunga Progress Association regarding the tourist facility at Funny Dunny Park near Wunjunga via Home Hill. It has been brought to our attention that rumours have been circulating about its future and we wish to place our support for it, and the people who care for it, on the record. Yours sincerely, Marie Finn The Secretary Home Hill Chamber of Commerce Inc PO Box 537 Home Hill QLD 4806 24 April 2010

Mr Tony Vaccaro Burdekin Shire Council Young St Ayr 4807 Dear Tony,

I am writing to send a copy of a letter written in support of the Wunjunga Progress Association in their commendable efforts in attracting visitors to Home Hill Beach.

The Home Hill Chamber of Commerce wholeheartedly appreciates having a tourist facility at our local beach and we urge the Burdekin Shire Council to continue to assist in maintain the operations there.

Below is the letter sent to Mr Shand of the Wunjunga Progress Association.

Yours sincerely, Marie Finn

The President Wunjunga Progress Association PO Box 268 Home Hill Qld 4806

Dear Mr Shand,

Since the beginning of this year, several members of the Home Hill Chamber of Commerce have fielded questions about the possible closure of Wunjunga’s ‘Funny Dunny Park’, some from concerned previous and potential users of the park.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that those who stay there enjoy themselves and contribute to the economy of the whole Burdekin district, shopping for supplies in both Ayr and Home Hill.

The Home Hill Chamber of Commerce wishes to record our support for the Funny Dunny Park and congratulate the citizens of Wunjunga whose efforts ensure it remains open, as it has for more than seven years as a tribute to the late Ray Davies, a previous Councillor of the Burdekin Shire.

I will conclude with a comment by someone who stayed in the park recently - ‘..... and we are learning not to judge a book by its cover – the flashest parks haven’t been as friendly as Funny Dunny Park.’

A copy of this letter will be sent to the Burdekin Shire Council.

Yours faithfully,

Marie Finn Marie Finn (Secretary) NORTH QUEENSLAND LOCAL N Q L G A GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 974, ABN: 96 975 058 935 AYR, QLD., 4807. Telephone: (07) 4783 9812 Facsimile: (07) 4783 9999 Email: [email protected]

Our Ref: DS: 01-07-09A

Friday 23rd April, 2010.

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

Dear Ken,

Re: Nominations called for hosting of 2011 NQLGA Conferences.

As previously advised, the next Annual General Meeting of the North Queensland Local Government Association will be held in Normanton on the 6th May, 2010, during the NQLGA Bi-annual Conference to be hosted by Carpentaria Shire Council.

One of the items on the agenda for the Annual General Meeting is the calling of nominations from Councils to host the two conferences in 2011. The bi-annual conferences are usually held on the Thursday and Friday in the first week of the months of May and November, with the welcome function being held on the Wednesday evening. This letter is written to ask your Council to consider nominating to host one of the conferences.

For your information, I advise that NQLGA Conferences over the past ten years have been hosted by the following Councils:-

Year Conference Host 2009 November Whitsunday Regional Council May Flinders Shire Council 2008 November Burdekin Shire Council May Richmond Shire Council 2007 November Hinchinbrook Shire Council May Mount Isa City Council 2006 November Cardwell Shire Council May Sarina Shire Council 2005 November Carpentaria Shire Council May Douglas Shire Council 2004 November Charters Towers City Council May Flinders Shire Council 2003 November Atherton Shire Council May Nebo Shire Council 2002 November Bowen Shire Council May Cook Shire Council 2001 November Cardwell Shire Council May Richmond Shire Council 2000 November Burdekin Shire Council May Mareeba Shire Council Page 2 of 2 «Name» «Title» «Council»

Friday 23rd April, 2010.

Hosting a conference in a community can provide significant economic benefits to a community, and provides local governments with an opportunity to showcase their areas.

I look forward to meeting with you at the conference in Normanton next month, and thank you in anticipation of your consideration of this matter.

If you wish to discuss this invitation, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 4783 9812.

Yours faithfully,

Cr. Lyn McLaughlin President From: McLaughlin, Lyn [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 8:35:42 PM To: Schultz, Dianne Subject: FW: (DWS Doc No 954592) To lobby for "National Registration for Personal Care Workers"

From: Ian and Gwenda Williams [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, 18 April 2010 8:04 PM To: Mayor B. Callcott; Email Registration; Mayor L. Tyrell; Mayor L. Tyrell; Mayor M. R. Brunker; Mayor M. R. Brunker; Mayor P. Giandomenico Subject: (DWS Doc No 954592) To lobby for "National Registration for Personal Care Workers"

Dear Mayor

I wish to advise you of our family’s intentions to lobby all Parliamentarians, local, state and federal both sitting MP and shadow Ministers to have a National Registration Board for Personal Care Workers implemented as soon as possible.

The following letter is a copy of a letter we have forwarded to all Nursing Homes in Townsville, Burdekin, Whitsunday, Hinchinbrook and Charters Towers. The same letter has been forwarded to care agencies in Townsville.

We, the Community should all be VERY CONCERNED that there is no regulatory body governing Personal Care Workers. In 10, 15, 20 years time, many of us will become Nursing Home residents. So frail and vulnerable and unable in some cases to communicate, how frightening it must be to these poor souls who experience abuse or sexual abuse.

Our family invite you to support our lobby to the Politicians, Nursing Homes and care agencies in any way possible. We would appreciate it if you could forward all your Councillors a copy of this email and seek their support for their vulnerable constituents.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you. If you have any suggestions as to others people or avenues to approach we would be most appreciative.

Regards

Gwenda Williams

*****

In an article published in “The Age” recently, Ms. Nicola Roxon said that Nursing Home assaults had increased by 50% in 12 months and sexual assaults jumped 36%. She expressed horror at this explosive jump in reported cases.

The Department of Health & Ageing was notified of 1411 alleged assaults in Nursing Homes in 2008/2009, according to a report tabled in Parliament last year.

Our mother will be included in the figures for 2009/2010. We were devastated when we received a phone call from the Nursing Home where our Mother resides to be told that a male Personal Care Worker had been stood down for inappropriate behaviour. This occurred on Friday 31st July 2009. The Personal Care Worker is no longer employed at the care facility. Nothing is guaranteed 100% fail safe, but surely a National Registration Board would be very beneficial in the management of staff employed by Nursing Homes and Care Agencies. It would also be a comfort to the families.

An investigation by both Department of Health & Ageing and the Police was carried out following complaints to each of these departments by our family. No charges were laid; this individual may well be committing similar sexual abuse in another Nursing Home or private home, because we were unable to have him removed from this field due to no governing Regulatory Board for Personal Care Workers. There is no organized body to deal with such disciplinary action.

It is now our priority, to lobby as hard as we can in this current climate of Health reform in Australia and the probability of Federal and State Elections later in the year, to have Personal Care Workers Registered on a National Registration Board. We realize many Personal Care Workers are working in Nursing Homes and caring for people in their homes for the right reasons and they are special people working in a difficult and under-valued area.

There is to be wide sweeping changes in National Registration for all Health Professions due to take effect on 1st July 2010. Communities Australia wide need a National Registration Board for Personal Care Workers. Mr Rudd’s recent sweetener of 739 Million to aged care to better support older Australians is wonderful. The assumption/hope being that the private sector will take advantage of the Zero Interest Rate Loan and build more facilities. The one thing we can all be assured of is the appalling Nursing Home assaults and sexual assaults that are widely reported in the press will also be set to explode; how sad.

How we treat our elderly and disabled in this selfish era is both alarming and disgusting. We must recognize their fragility and vulnerability and make their autumn years comfortable.

My sisters and I invite you to join with us by providing a letter or email, supporting the implementation of a National Registration Board for Personal Care Workers , that we may use to lobby our Local, State and Federal Members of Parliament.

Thank you for your time.

Yours sincerely

Margaret James; Gwenda Williams; Beryl Buckby; Wendy Simpkins.

Gwenda Williams Email: [email protected]

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Mackay Regional Council is proud to be host council for the The ULGA 2010 conference is about Crunch Time for our State. 59th annual Urban Local Government Association Conference It is about understanding the diversity and needs that exist in May. We look forward to showcasing our region’s natural across Queensland that will strengthen each individual city but attributes to delegates and their partners and trust you will also create a strong and well balanced State. have a memorable stay. As the debate hinges around liveability, growth, migration and Apart from unspoilt beaches and the wonder of the Eungella balancing all of these aspects, this conference is aimed at National Park, I am sure you will be impressed with our understanding the needs of the different regions of Queensland region’s diversity and impressive lifestyle facilities, not to by sharing the load and making sure each region plays its role mention the venue for this year’s conference, the $29 million in developing our State. Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre. Look forward to seeing you in May. The key words will be liveability, partnerships, and all levels of Government, community and business working together Cr Col Meng | Mayor of Mackay Regional Council in building a State that will have national and international recognition. Looking forward to sharing your ideas and friendships in Mackay.

Mayor Paul Pisasale | President – Urban Local Government Association, Mayor of the CIty of Ipswich

P rogRAM cha llenge Day 1 Tuesday 25th MAY

Time Subject 12.00 – 5.00 pm Registration 1.30 pm Discover the Mackay Region A ll aboard the Reef Forest Tour bus to familiarise yourself with some of Mackay’s unique offerings. The tour bus departs MECC to take you to the Sarina Sugar Shed, Australia’s only miniature sugar distillery where refreshments will be served. On the journey back to Mackay, you will take in the Mackay Botanic Gardens, the award-winning Mackay Marina, Bluewater Quay (the venue for the evening’s Networking Nibbles) and Bluewater Lagoon. The tour bus will then stop at Caneland Shopping Centre for retail therapy and continue back to the MECC for those who prefer not to shop. Tour limited to 48 persons – first in best dressed! 6.00 pm Bluewater Welcome Reception – proudly sponsored by IPA Personnel E njoy a warm and friendly welcome at Mackay’s new riverside city plaza Bluewater Quay and sample the beautiful food and ambience at the welcome Cocktail Party. Bluewater Quay is the latest addition to the City’s infrastructure, funded by a Q150 Legacy Infrastructure grant.

Official Welcome – Mackay Mayor Col Meng and ULGA President Paul Pisasale 8.00 pm Welcome Reception Concludes Buses will return guests to designated points in Mackay. P rogRAM

Ca h llenge Day 2 WEDNESDAY 26th MAY

Time Subject Speaker 6.30m – 8.30 a Mackay Movers Business Breakfast – Proudly Sponsored by Tenix MECC North Foyer 8.30 am Late Registration (for those unable to register earlier) 9.00 am Welcome by Conference Alex Pope | Rowland 9.10 am President’s Address Councillor Paul Pisasale | President ULGA and Mayor of the City of Ipswich 9.15 am OfficialO pening of Conference Hon. Anna Bligh MP | Premier of Queensland and Minister for the Arts 9.30 am Keynote Address Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe MP Queensland Minister for Infrastructure and Planning 10 .00 am Morning Tea The Challenge of Growth 10 .30 am Smart Growth: Lessons and Solutions from the USA Parris N Glendening President of Smart Growth Leadership Institute and former Governor of the State of Maryland, USA 11.00 am Questions from the Floor Facilitated by Conference Chair 11.15 am Balancing Growth and Liveability: The Shape of Things to Come Euan Morton | Principal, Synergies Economic Consulting 11.40 am Questions from the Floor 11.45 am Changing Perceptions and Future Growth: The Views from a Futurist Stephen Tighe | Strategic Foresight and Innovation 12.15 pm Questions from the Floor 12.30 pm Lunch – proudly sponsored by Mackay Regional Council THE CHALLENGE OF SOUL 1.30m p Agelessness – Creating Livable Communities for an Ageing Population Dr Laurie Buys PhD Professor School of Design, QUT and Queensland President of the Australian Association of Gerontology 1.55 pm Leadership Matters: Rare insight into what it takes to lead powerfully Peter Baines with integrity and compassion, in the most extraordinary of circumstances. Detective Inspector of Operations within the Forensic Services Group of the NSW Police Force 2.35 pm A Place for the Soul – The role of architecture in building a sense of place Bevan Lynch | Executive Chairman, ML Design 3.00 pm Questions from the Floor 3.15 pm Afternoon Tea The Challenge of PARTNERSHIPS 3.45 pm Working with Media to Build Community Support David Fagan | Editor-in-Chief, Queensland Newspapers 4.10 pm Community Planning for Sustainable Development and Community Jamie Quinn Wellbeing Senior Associate – Eidos Institute, an independent research institute and public policy think tank with ten Australian University members 4.30 pm Questions from the Floor 4.45 pm Conclusion of Day Free evening with off site options:

E njoy a night of fine dining and entertainment at Discover the night time delights of the Mackay City Heritage Walk Take a stroll with an experienced Mackay’s premier entertainment centre. Over 100,000 Marina, Australia’s award winning Marina complex. tour guide and take in the ambience and heritage people have seen Menopause the Musical Australia A night of fine dining, with a cruise around the marina of Mackay at night. Mackay has an abundance of wide. Be flushed with success at this year’s ULGA and surrounds is a perfect way to enjoy the sub art deco architecture, and a fascinating history conference, and have a sumptuous two course meal tropical delights Mackay has to offer. Phone bookings which will come alive on this Art Deco heritage and a belly full of laughs when Menopause returns and further details from the Mackay Entertainment and tour. Bookings and further details from the Mackay to Mackay for one night only just in time for ULGA Convention Centre Box Office on07 4961 9777. Entertainment and Convention Centre Box Office on conference delegates. Bookings on 07 4961 9777 or 07 4961 9777. Please wear comfortable walking shoes www.mackaytix.com.au . if registering for this event. P rogRAM cha llenge Day 3 THURSDAY 27TH MAY

Time Subject Speaker 8.30m a Arrival and Refreshments 9.00 am Welcome by Facilitator Alex Pope The Challenge of Green 9.05 am Seven Steps to a More Resilient City Prof. Peter Newman | Professor of Sustainability Curtin Sustainability Policy Institute – Curtin University (WA) and Board Member of Infrastructure Australia 9.30 am Questions from the Floor THE CHALLENGE OF the mechanics of Liveability 9.45 am Reviewed Financial Assistance Grant Methodology Allocation – Mr Kelvin Spiller | Chairperson Principles and Outcomes (Information Session) Queensland Local Government Grants Commission 10.05 am Sustainability and Affordability in Developing Queensland Ian Hazzard | Partner – McCullough Robertson Lawyers 10.25 am Questions from the Floor 10.30 am Morning Tea THE CHALLENGE OF Choices 11.00m a Attracting Jobs Jaye Radisch CEO – Council of Small Business of Australia 11.25 am Building Soft Infrastructure for Jobs of Tomorrow Cisco/Dhanush 12.00 pm Building on the Premier’s Growth Summit 12.15 pm Questions from the Floor 12.30 pm Lunch – proudly sponsored by Cisco The Challenge of Liveability 1.30 pm Building Hard Infrastructure for Jobs of Tomorrow Michael Deegan Infrastructure Coordinator (appointed Australia’s firstN ational Infrastructure Coordinator in July 2008) 2.00 pm Defining Liveability and Building aV ision Tim Connolly Director – THG Chair – Partners for Livable Communities Australia 2.25 pm Action Plan for Delegates – Coordinating Themes from Conference Alex Pope 3.00 pm Afternoon Tea 3.30 pm Apportionment of Voting Rights and Conference Business (Conference Motions) 5.00 pm Conclusion 6.30 pm Conference GALA Dinner (Theme: Tropical with a Touch of Blue) With special guest: KEVIN. You won’t suffer the blues attending this conference dinner! Be entertained with “Clown Doctor” Anthony Ackroyd – one of Australia’s most successful comedy writer-performers and number one friend of our nation’s leader. You will also be entertained by local covers band Hot, Hot, Hot – who will warm up proceedings and provide for a “cool” night with music from the 70s, 80s and 90s! Having discovered the delights of Mackay’s blue water river – The Pioneer, Bluewater Quay and Bluewater Lagoon – wear a touch of BLUE to the gala dinner and farewell Mackay in style!

Ca h llenge Day 4 FRIDAY 28th MAY

Time Subject Speaker 8.30m a Arrival and Refreshments 9.00 am Welcome by Facilitator Alex Pope 9.05 am Smart Leading for Smarter Communities – Balancing Growth and Sustainability Glenn Capelli through Creative and Analytical Mindsets and Harnessing Group Genius 10.30 am Bid for 2012 ULGA Conference 11.00 am Closing Remarks Alex Pope and Mayor Paul Pisasale | ULGA President 11.30 am Farewell Brunch SPKS EA ER SPNS O SOR

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Parris N. Glendening is President of Smart Growth Peter Baines has spent his working career as a Leadership Institute, a project of Smart Growth Crime Scene Investigator prior to moving into a America, a nation-wide coalition of nearly 100 Command position within the Forensic Services organisations promoting a better way to grow; Group of the NSW Police. He has completed one that protects open space and farmland, University studies in the area of Forensic Science, revitalises neighbourhoods, keeps housing Law and post graduate studies in Management. affordable, and makes communities more liveable. As President, Parris travels the country advising Peter bid farewell to the police force recently and about the dangers of urban sprawl and its effects now dedicates his time to speaking, expanding on our health, our prosperity and our communities the amazing work of Hands Across the Water and as well as recommending a range of solutions. assisting companies to build engagement through Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Steve Tighe is a Strategic Foresight specialist A n author, songwriter, radio and television and the founding Director of Chasing Sunrises, presenter and creator of the Dynamic Thinking a foresight company focused on identifying course for Leadership, Glenn Capelli has delivered emerging trends and early signals of disruptive a message of creativity, innovation and thinking change. smarter to audiences around the world. Glenn is a National Speakers Association Certified Speaking SilveSn r po sor Steve is the former Foresight Manager at Foster’s, Professional, a Winston Churchill Fellowship has a Masters degree in Strategic Foresight from Awardee and a member of MENSA. He is also a Swinburne University, and has completed the former ‘hobo’ who backpacked his way around Oxford Scenarios Programme at Oxford University. the world for seven years, working in a variety Since leaving Foster’s, Steve has worked across of roles including a fish farmer on a kibbutz in Bu sB sines reakfast Sponsor a diverse range of businesses including General Israel, a comedian in Los Angeles, a travel writer Motors, ClubsNSW, Kraft, Netball Australia and in Kenya and a summer camp counsellor in North AFL Victoria, looking at the future of their business Carolina. Today he is a leading international environment and the opportunities and challenges keynote speaker and trainer whose clients come ahead for their organisation. from a variety of organisations as diverse as the giant companies of corporate America to the tiny With this extensive foresight knowledge and remote schools of outback Australia. Glenn uses LnhSu c po sors experience, Steve is recognised as one of his unique presentation style to show you how to Australia’s leading corporate futurists. become a flexible thinker and a life-long learner, incorporating humour, health, enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Ret gis er

Tax Invoice ULGA 5/09. ABN 56 313 355 779. This form becomes a tax invoice/ receipt when payment is made. A separate tax invoice will not be issued. All prices are GST inclusive. HOW TO REGISTER DicAe s l IM r Use this form or log on to the ULGA website www.ulga.qld.gov.au to download a Registration is only confirmed when full payment is received. An email confirming registration and receipt registration form and email, fax or post the completed form together with the appropriate will be sent to you. PLEASE NOTE that payment must be received before the Conference. Should you payment via EFT to BSB 064-817 A/c 10109051 ULGA or a cheque payable to the Urban be unable to attend the conference a substitute will be welcome at no extra charge. Alternatively full registration fees will be refunded provided notice of cancellation is received in writing before 14 May Local Government Association of Queensland Inc. Registration is not valid until full payment 2010. Cancellations received after 14 May 2010 but before 19 May 2010 will incur a $50.00 administration is made. Registration confirmed upon receipt of your fees. No shared registration forms will charge. No refunds will be given on conference cancellations received after 19 May 2010. Delegates will be accepted. Registration closes on Wednesday 19 May 2010. be responsible for any fees or charges associated with the cancellation of travel or accommodation. D NEleGATE I FORMATION A separate registration form for each person is required.

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Ear rv ly Ar i al Tour CNO FERE CE ATTIRE The Reef Forest Tour bus departs at 1.30pm Tuesday 25 May for the Sarina Sugar Shed, Smart casual attire is appropriate for all conference sessions. Mackay Botanic Gardens, Mackay Marina, Bluewater Quay, Bluewater Lagoon and Each delegate registration will receive a ULGA Conference polo shirt Caneland Shopping Centre. Will you be attending?  Yes  No Please indicate your size:  Sm  Med  Lge  XL  XXL PAN YME T SUMMARY Your Conference Registration Total Partners Program (optional) Date Amount / Ticket No. of Tickets Early Arrival Tour Tues 25 May $25.00 Bluewater Welcome Reception Tues 25 May $35.00 Mackay Movers Breakfast Wed 26 May $22.00 Lunch Wed 26 May $20.00 Theatre Show and Meal Wed 26 May $75.00 Theatre Show Only Wed 26 May $25.00 Lunch Thurs 27 May $20.00 Gala Dinner “Tropical Blues” Thurs 27 May $88.00 Farewell Brunch Fri 28 May $15.00 Total Payable Accompanying Partner’s Name

Pnayme t ENIE QU RI S Venue / Exhibition I f paying by direct debit / EFT If paying by cheque Payment / Conference Program Mackay Regional Council BSB Number 064-817 Urban Local Government Association Judy Millie Mark Fawcett A/c Number 10109051 of Qld Inc. ULGA Secretary Manager Convention Precinct and Events A/c Name ULGA c/- Judy Millie, Ipswich City Council Ph (07) 3810 7733 | Fax (07) 3810 6730 Ph 07 4961 9762 | Fax 07 4944 2410 PO Box 191, Ipswich Q 4305 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.ulga.com.au Web www.mackayecc.com.au

From: McLaughlin, Lyn [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 7:30:19 PM To: Schultz, Dianne Subject: FW: Call for Motions - ULGA 2010 Conference

From: Judy Millie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 6:26 PM To: Cr George Christensen; Cr Greg Chippendale; Judy Millie; Matt Burnett; Mayor Lorraine Pyefinch; Mayor Pam Parker; Paul Pisasale; Mayor Val Schier; Mayor Neville Pootchemunka; Cr Andrew Sevil; Cr Ian Winks; Cr Richard Marsh; Cr Robyn Fuhrmeister; Mayor Donna Stewart; Cr David Snell; Cr Maureen Clancy; Cr Nev Ferrier; Cr Pat Brennan; Cr Vaughn Becker; Cr Warren Middleton; Mayor John Hooper; Cr Andrew Cowper; Cr Beryl Dyer; Cr Clayton Hannay; Cr Garry Bettiens; Cr Jenni Gray; Cr Russ Glindemann; Mayor Rob Chandler; Cr Ian Groves; Cr Jim Pidgeon; Cr Michael Pratt; Cr Peter Batt; Mayor Bruce Scott; Cr Graham Jarvis; Cr Grahame Schulter; Cr Peter Skewes; Cr Sallyann Cripps; Mayor Jan Ross; Cr Kelsey Neilson; Cr Ron McGlinchey; Cr Roy Smith; Cr Sam Beauchamp; Mayor Rick Britton; CEO Brisbane - Ms Jude Munro; Cr Adrian Schrinner; Cr Amanda Cooper; Cr Andrew Wines; Cr Angela Owen-Taylor; Cr David Hinchliffe; Cr David McLachlan; Cr Fiona King; Cr Gail Macpherson; Cr Geraldine Knapp; Cr Graham Quirk; Cr Helen Abrahams; Cr Ian McKenzie; Cr Jane Prentice; Cr John Campbell; Cr Kim Flesser; Cr Krista Adams; Cr Margaret de Wit; Cr Matthew Bourke; Cr Milton Dick; Cr Nicole Johnston; Cr Norm Wyndham; Cr Peter Cumming; Cr Peter Matic; Cr Shayne Sutton; Cr Steve Griffiths; Cr Victoria Newton; Lord Mayor Campbell Newman; CEO Bundaberg - Mr Peter Byrne; Cr Alan Bush; Cr Danny Rowleson; Cr David Batt; Cr Greg Barnes; Cr Judy Peters; Cr Lynne Forgan; Cr Mary Wilkinson; Cr Ross Sommerfeld; Cr Tony Ricciardi; Cr Wayne Honor; Mayor Lorraine Pyefinch; Gazziola, Ennio; Loizou, Lou; Haynes, Mark; Dalle Cort, Pierina; Lewis, Ross; List, Treena; McLaughlin, Lyn; Cr Bill Olive; Cr Ernie Camp; Cr Tonya Murray; Cr Tracy Forshaw; Mayor Annie Clarke; CEO Cairns - Ms Lyn Russell; Cr Alan Blake; Cr Diane Forsyth; Cr Julia Leu; Cr Kirstin Lesina; Cr Linda Cooper; Cr Margaret Cochrane; Cr Nancy Lanskey; Cr Paul Gregory; Cr Robert Pyne; Cr Sno Bonneau; Mayor Val Schier; Cr Brenda Schneekloth; Cr John Beard; Cr Joyce Zahner; Cr Merle Johnson; Mayor Les Wilson; Cr Bill Horsford; Cr Carmel Silvestro; Cr Ian Rule; Cr Jennifer Downs; Cr Mark Nolan; Cr Ross Sorbello; Mayor Bill Shannon; Cr David Brimblecombe; Cr Gail Nixon; Cr Kerry Hayes; Cr Patricia Schwarz; Cr Penny Bulger; Cr Peter Haylock; Cr Ross Rolfe; Deputy Mayor Paul Bell; Mayor Peter Maguire; Cr Dave Chapman; Cr David Coleman; Cr Frank Beveridge; Cr Norah Vinson; Mayor Ben Callcott; Cr Alan Wilson; Cr Charles Martin; Cr Danny Lee; Cr Marilyn Clark; Cr Patricia Gordon; Mayor Peter Scott; Cr George Ryan; Cr Neil Butler; Cr Noeline Gross; Cr Warren Bethel; Mayor Warren Devlin; Cr Clarence Haydon; Cr Gregory Jones; Cr Katherine Egan; Cr Sean O'Neill; Mayor Brendon McNamara; Cr Anne Nioa; Cr Barbara Hovard; Cr Belinda McNeven; Cr David Dalgleish; Cr Debbie Hawes; Cr Gerard O'Connell; Cr Julie Arthur; Cr Les MucKan; Cr Linda Harris; Cr Sue Brooks; Mayor Mick Kruger; CEO Gladstone - Mr Graeme Kanofski; Cr Clyde Cameron; Cr Col Chapman; Cr Craig Butler; Cr Gail Sellers; Cr Lyn Paton; Cr Maxine Brushe; Cr Rick Hansen; Mayor George Creed; Cr Chris Robbins; Cr Daphne McDonald; Cr Dawn Crichlow; Cr Donna Gates; Cr Eddy Sarroff; Cr Grant Pforr; Cr Greg Betts; Cr Jan Grew; Cr John Wayne; Cr Margaret Grummitt; Cr Peter Young; Cr Robert La Castra; Cr Susie Douglas; Cr Ted Shepherd; Mayor Ron Clarke; Cr David McMahon; Cr Phil Percival; Cr Rick McDougall; Cr Robert Reardon; Mayor Graeme Scheu; CEO Gympie - Mr Ken Mason; Cr Donna Neilson; Cr Graham Engeman; Cr Ian Petersen; Cr Jan Watt; Cr Julie Walker; Cr Larry Friske; Cr Rae Gate; Cr Tony Perrett; Mayor Ron Dyne; Cr Andrew Lancini ; Cr Geoffrey Gianotti; Cr Lawrence Molachino; Cr Maria Bosworth; Cr Patrick Lynch; Cr Sherry Kaurila; Mayor Pino Giandomenico; Andrew Antoniolli; Carl Wulff; Charlie Pisasale; Cheryl Bromage; David Morrison; David Pahlke; Heather Morrow; Paul Pisasale; Paul Tully; Sheila Ireland; Trevor Nardi; Victor Attwood; Cr Ann Crawford; Cr Anne Baker; Cr Dale Appleton; Cr Donald Black; Cr Geoffrey Bethel; Cr Gina Lacey; Cr Robbie Williams; Cr Roger Ferguson; Mayor Cedric Marshall; Cr Dave Neuendorf; Cr Graham Moon; Cr Janice Holstein; Cr Jim McDonald; Cr Peter Friend; Cr Tanya Milligan; Mayor Steve Jones; CEO Logan - Mr Chris Rose; Cr Cherie Dalley; Cr Darren Power; Cr Graham Able; Cr Hajnal Ban; Cr Lisa Bradley; Cr Luke Smith; Cr Lynne Clarke; Cr Phil Pidgeon; Cr Ray Hackwood; Cr Russell Lutton - Deputy Mayor (acting Div 3); Cr Sean Black; CEO Mackay - Mr Peter Franks; Cr Darryl Camilleri; Cr David Perkins; Cr Deirdre Comerford; Cr Diane Hatfield; Cr Greg Thomsen; Cr Karen May; Cr Kevin Casey; Cr Paul Steindl; Cr Wendy Cameron; Mayor Col Meng; CEO Roma - Mr Stuart Randle; Cr Jan Chambers; Cr Jason Bartels; Cr Jeff Watson; Cr Jill Baker; Cr Joy Denton; Cr Ree Price; Cr Scott Wason; Cr Tom Hartley; Mayor Robert Loughnan; Cr Calvin Price; Cr John Stevens; Cr Phillip Alexander; Cr Wendy Brodie; Mayor Paul Woodhouse; CEO Moreton Bay - Mr John Rauber; Cr Adrian Raedel; Cr Bob Millar; Cr Brian Battersby; Cr Chris Whiting; Cr David Dwyer; Cr Gary Parsons; Cr James Houghton; Cr Julie Greer; Cr Mick Gillam; Cr Mike Charlton; Cr Rae Frawley; Mayor Allan Sutherland; CEO Mount Isa - Mr Bhan Pratap; Cr Duncan Cunningham; Cr Gary Asmus; Cr Jean Ferris; Cr Lauren Merrick; Cr Les Bunn; Cr Robbie Katter; Executive Office; Mayor John Molony; Cr Faye Whelan; Cr Lofty Wendt; Cr Paul Francis; Cr Paul Lobegeier; Cr Peter Baker; Cr Peter Huth; Mayor Joy Jensen; Cr Carmel Meurant; Cr David Land; Cr Don Dunsdon; Cr Karen Ticehurst; Mayor Jo Shepphard; Cr Chris Paulsen; Cr David Murray; Cr Jenny Hewson; Cr Ray Nowland; Mayor David Edwards; Cr Barbara Townsend; Cr Craig Ogilvie; Cr Debra Henry; Cr Helen Murray; Cr Karen Williams; Cr Kathy Reimers; Cr Murray Elliott; Cr Peter Dowling; Cr Toni Bowler; Cr Wendy Boglary; Mayor Melva Hobson; Cr Joan Harris; Cr June Kuhl; Cr Rob Ievers; Cr Stephen Single; Mayor John Wharton; CEO Rockhampton - Mr Alastair Dawson; Councillor Support Staff - Marjorie Taylor; Councillor Support Staff - Rhiannon Tingle; Cr Bill Ludwig; Cr Brett Svendsen; Cr Cherie Rutherford; Cr Glenda Mather; Cr Graeme Brady; Cr Greg Belz; Cr Rose Swadling; Cr Sandra O'Brien; Cr Stephen Schwarten; Cr Tony Williams; Mayor Brad Carter; Cr Dave Cockburn; Cr Derek Swanborough; Cr Heather Wehl; Cr Kathy Bensted; Cr Richard Adams; Cr Virginia West; Mayor John Brent; Cr Alan Bechly; Cr Bruce Pearce; Cr Dan Hall; Cr Neil Zabel; Cr Noel Kammholz; Cr Robin Caddy; Mayor Graeme Lehmann; Cr Barry Green; Cr Cheryl Dalton; Cr Damien Tessmann; Cr Debra Palmer; Cr Kathy Duff; Cr Keith Campbell; Mayor David Carter; CEO Southern Downs - Mr Rod Ferguson; Cr Cameron Gow; Cr Denise Ingram; Cr Mally McMurtrie; Cr Neil Meiklejohn; Cr Peter Blundell; Cr Ross Bartley; Cr Vic Pennisi; Mayor Ron Bellingham; CEO Sunshine Coast - Mr John Knaggs; Cr Anna Grosskreutz; Cr Chris Thompson; Cr Christian Dickson; Cr Debbie Blumel; Cr Jenny McKay; Cr Keryn Jones; Cr Lew Brennan; Cr Paul Tatton; Cr Russell Green; Cr Ted Hungerford; Cr Tim Dwyer; Cr Vivien Griffin; Mayor Bob Abbot; Cr Alan Pedersen; Cr Chris Adams; Cr Fred Williams; Cr Jenny Jensen; Cr Len Curtis; Cr Rhonda Sorensen; Cr Shaaron Linwood; Mayor Tom Gilmore; CEO Toowoomba - Mr Ken Gouldthorp; Cr Anne Glasheen; Cr Bill Cahill; Cr Carol Taylor; Cr Joe Ramia; Cr John McVeigh; Cr Mike Williams; Cr Noel Strohfeld; Cr Paul Antonio; Cr Peter Marks; Cr Ros Scotney; Mayor Peter Taylor; Cr Brian Hewett; Cr Dale Last; Cr David Crisafulli; Cr Deanne Bell; Cr Jenny Hill; Cr Jenny Lane; Cr Natalie Marr; Cr Ray Gartrell; Cr Suzanne Blom; Cr Tony Parsons; Cr Trevor Roberts; Cr Vern Veitch; Mayor Les Tyrell; CEO Dalby - Mr Phil Berting; Cr Andrew Smith; Cr Bill McCutcheon; Cr Carolyn Tillman; Cr Charlene Hall; Cr George Moore; Cr Ian Staines; Cr Mick Cosgrove; Cr Ray Jamieson; Mayor Ray Brown; Cr Dave Clark; Cr Jan Clifford; Cr Jennifer Whitney; Cr Mark Gaudry; Cr Peter Ramage; Cr Rogin Taylor; Mayor Mike Brunker; Cr Deborah Nichols; Cr Judy Sale; Cr Lyn Fraser; Deputy Mayor Shane Mann; Mayor Ed Warren; [email protected]; CEO Aurukun; CEO Balonne; CEO Banana; CEO Barcaldine; CEO Barcoo; CEO Blackall-Tambo; CEO Boulia; CEO Bulloo; Holt, Ken; CEO Burke; CEO Cairns - Mr Noel Briggs; CEO Carpentaria; CEO Charters Towers; CEO Cherbourg; CEO Cloncurry; CEO Cook; CEO Croydon; CEO Diamantina; CEO Etheridge; CEO Flinders; CEO Fraser Coast; CEO Gold Coast; CEO Goondiwindi; CEO Hinchinbrook; CEO Hopevale; Carl Wulff; CEO Isaac; CEO Kowanyama; CEO Lockhart; CEO Lockyer Valley; CEO Longreach; CEO Mapoon; CEO McKinlay; CEO Murweh; CEO North Burnett; CEO Paroo; CEO Pormpuraaw; CEO Quilpie; CEO Redland; CEO Richmond; CEO Rockhampton - Mr Alastair Dawson; CEO Scenic Rim; CEO Somerset; CEO South Burnett; CEO Torres; CEO Townsville; CEO Whitsunday; CEO Winton; CEO Wujalwujal; CEO Yarrabah; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: Judy Millie Subject: Call for Motions - ULGA 2010 Conference Importance: High

Dear Mayors, Councillors and CEOs:

The motions to be discussed at the 2010 ULGA Conference in Mackay are important in making effective local government, creating more partnerships between Local, State and Federal tiers of government as well as the community. More importantly, they assist in solving some of the issues that are crucial for our urban cities, especially the growth we are experiencing more than ever.

Would you please forward your Council's motions to be discussed at the conference by cob Thursday 29 April to:

Judy Millie - Secretary ULGA [email protected] or

Fax: 07 3810 6730 Tel: 07 3810 7733

Regards, Paul

Mayor Paul Pisasale President - Urban Local Government Association

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Mayor Paul Pisasale | President – Urban Local Government Association, Mayor of the CIty of Ipswich

P rogRAM cha llenge Day 1 Tuesday 25th MAY

Official Welcome – Mackay Mayor Col Meng and ULGA President Paul Pisasale 8.00 pm Welcome Reception Concludes Buses will return guests to designated points in Mackay. P rogRAM

Ca h llenge Day 2 WEDNESDAY 26th MAY

Time Subject Speaker 8.30m a Arrival and Refreshments 9.00 am Welcome by Facilitator Alex Pope The Challenge of Green 9.05 am Seven Steps to a More Resilient City Prof. Peter Newman | Professor of Sustainability Curtin Sustainability Policy Institute – Curtin University (WA) and Board Member of Infrastructure Australia 9.30 am Questions from the Floor THE CHALLENGE OF the mechanics of Liveability 9.45 am Reviewed Financial Assistance Grant Methodology Allocation – Mr Kelvin Spiller | Chairperson Principles and Outcomes (Information Session) Queensland Local Government Grants Commission 10.05 am Sustainability and Affordability in Developing Queensland Ian Hazzard | Partner – McCullough Robertson Lawyers 10.25 am Questions from the Floor 10.30 am Morning Tea THE CHALLENGE OF Choices 11.00m a Attracting Jobs Jaye Radisch CEO – Council of Small Business of Australia 11.25 am Building Soft Infrastructure for Jobs of Tomorrow Cisco/Dhanush 12.00 pm Building on the Premier’s Growth Summit 12.15 pm Questions from the Floor 12.30 pm Lunch – proudly sponsored by Cisco The Challenge of Liveability 1.30 pm Building Hard Infrastructure for Jobs of Tomorrow Michael Deegan Infrastructure Coordinator (appointed Australia’s firstN ational Infrastructure Coordinator in July 2008) 2.00 pm Defining Liveability and Building aV ision Tim Connolly Director – THG Chair – Partners for Livable Communities Australia 2.25 pm Action Plan for Delegates – Coordinating Themes from Conference Alex Pope 3.00 pm Afternoon Tea 3.30 pm Apportionment of Voting Rights and Conference Business (Conference Motions) 5.00 pm Conclusion 6.30 pm Conference GALA Dinner (Theme: Tropical with a Touch of Blue) – Proudly sponsored by McCullough Robertson Lawyers With special guest: KEVIN. You won’t suffer the blues attending this conference dinner! Be entertained with “Clown Doctor” Anthony Ackroyd – one of Australia’s most successful comedy writer-performers and number one friend of our nation’s leader. You will also be entertained by local covers band Hot, Hot, Hot – who will warm up proceedings and provide for a “cool” night with music from the 70s, 80s and 90s! Having discovered the delights of Mackay’s blue water river – The Pioneer, Bluewater Quay and Bluewater Lagoon – wear a touch of BLUE to the gala dinner and farewell Mackay in style!

Ca h llenge Day 4 FRIDAY 28th MAY

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From: John Lane [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 4 May 2010 9:56:04 AM To: Email Registration Subject: GBR Catchments Wetland Protection Initiative update

Enquiries John Lane Telephone (07) 33305864

4 May 2010

Mr Ken Holt Chief Executive Officer Burdekin Shire Council PO Box 974 AYR QLD 4807

Dear Mr Holt

GBR Catchments Wetland Protection Initiative

The Queensland Government has implemented a further initiative under the Great Barrier Reef Water Quality Protection Plan (Reef Plan). This initiative commenced on 3 May 2010 and will affect your local government area as it is in, or partly in a Reef Plan catchment.

You may already be aware of existing initiatives such as the catchment based water quality improvement plans being prepared by regional Natural Resource Management Bodies, and the Queensland government’s regulation dealing with the impacts on water quality from sugar cane farming and cattle grazing that applies in the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) catchments of Burdekin-Dry Tropics, Wet Tropics and Mackay-Whitsunday.

This new initiative relates to the protection of freshwater wetlands of high ecological significance (HES) in GBR catchments from the Daintree River, north of Mossman to Baffle Creek, north of Bundaberg. The new initiative generally deals with the potential impacts from major earthworks on the hydrological and ecosystem values of these wetlands. More specifically the initiative will ensure the wetlands are not damaged as a result of alterations to the flow of water in or out of these wetlands.

This initiative has been established under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) framework and consists of the following components:

 Operational works trigger: A new operational works trigger has been created making high impact earthworks assessable development in or in proximity of a Great Barrier Reef wetlands of high ecological significance - called Wetland Protection Areas  Concurrence role: A new concurrence role (or alternate assessment manager role) for the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) has been established in Wetland Protection Areas for material change of use (MCU), reconfiguration of a lot (RoL) and operational works development  Advice role: DERM’s existing wetlands protection advice role will continue and apply to MCU and RoL development applications in or in proximity to other wetlands in Great Barrier Reef catchments and wetlands elsewhere in Queensland - called Wetland Management Areas  State planning policy: A temporary State Planning Policy: Protecting Wetlands of High Ecological Significance in Great Barrier Reef Catchments (the temporary SPP) has been made to provide the statutory policy statements and a development assessment code for use in making planning and development decisions.  Environment protection regulation: The Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 has also been amended to describe the environmental values of wetlands that are to be protected. This will ensure that development regulated under the SPA and non-SPA development, such as mining, will be assessed against the same environmental values.  Mapping: Amendments have been made to the existing Map of Referable Wetlands to identify Wetland Protection Areas and Wetland Management Areas.

Implications for local government It is important to note that local government will need to consider the policy outcomes and code provisions of the temporary SPP when developing planning schemes or assessing development applications in Wetland Protection Areas. Where assessable development is proposed within a Wetland Protection Area or Wetland Management Area, the applications will be required to be referred to DERM.

Access to mapping As per current arrangements, the revised Map of Referrable Wetlands will be available publicly through the DERM website at a property scale (using lot and plan details) and the relevant mapping datasets will be available for councils and others capable of using the data initially from DERM’s data administrator ([email protected]), and at a later date will be able to be downloaded from the Queensland Government Information Service website.

Public submissions A public review period about the new initiative has also commenced with this initiative. The period for submissions will close on 30 June 2010. Following consideration of submissions the government will decide whether a permanent wetlands protection regime is warranted.

Advice to affected landholders Letters will be sent to landholders within GBR Wetland Protection Areas notifying them of this new initiative.

Further information A summary of regulatory changes, including definitions, and an information sheet addressing how landholders and developers may be affected by the temporary SPP is attached for your information. Further information and copies of the statutory documents can be downloaded from the DERM website. I have taken the liberty of providing this information directly to your planning or development assessment staff.

Thank you for taking the time to read this information. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact Catie Simmons on p: 3330 5781 or email: [email protected]

Yours sincerely

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From: Geoff Lake [[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, 2 May 2010 7:01:23 PM To: Email Registration Subject: Tax Reform: an opportunity for local government

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

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

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

Dear Colleagues

Tax Reform: an opportunity for local government

I issued a press release today welcoming the Federal Government's intention to pursue tax reform in a gradual and considered manner and noting the importance to councils of tax reform and getting it right. ALGA looks forward to working with the Government, and through the COAG process, to secure more sustainable funding streams for councils into the future.

While the Government's initial response to the Henry Tax Review focuses on taxing resource profits, superannuation and lowering company tax, the Henry Review provides a platform for the further consideration of a number of other areas relevant to local government including:

 Recommendation 120 that the states should allow councils a 'substantial degree of autonomy' to set property rates;  Recommendation 62 that road-user charging for heavy vehicles be progressed with revenue flowing to asset owners, including councils;  Recommendation 69 that COAG review zoning and planning arrangements to ensure they do not inhibit housing supply and affordability; and  Recommendation 70 that COAG review infrastructure charges to ensure they are set appropriately and that charges reflect actual costs of developments.

ALGA has also welcomed the Government's rejection of recommendations 52 and 53 that state governments expand land tax to cover all landowners. I think most of us in local government would agree that state governments have already overreached into property tax and we do not support any further burden being placed upon ratepayers by state governments.

As the owner and manager of 80% of Australia's road network, local government has a significant stake in future road funding arrangements. If road user charging is to be progressed any further, then local government must also have access to new funding arrangements as well. It is also pleasing that the Henry Review has accepted the important role of developer charges to defray the costs of public infrastructure associated with new developments. However, we are disappointed that the Review has suggested there might be a link between planning processes and affordable housing. We look forward to correcting this myth in the appropriate COAG forums.

ALGA has prepared an overview brief of the key points of the Henry Review from a local government perspective and this can be accessed on the ALGA website at www.alga.asn.au/policy/finance/

Yours sincerely

Geoff Lake President Australian Local Government Association

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