Kingborough Council ANNUAL REPORT
Kingborough Council 15 Channel Highway KINGSTON TAS 7050
Phone: (03) 6211 8200 2014 2015 Web: www.kingborough.tas.gov.au CONTENTS
MAYOR’S MESSAGE 2 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 3 1. ELECTED MEMBERS 1.1 Your Councillors 4 1.2 Council and Committees 5 1.3 Appointed Council Representation on Sub-Committees 9 1.4 Councillors Attendance at Meetings 10 1.5 Remuneration of Councillors 11
2. KEY CORPORATE FUNCTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 12 2.1 Corporate 12 2.1.1 Organisational Development 12 2.1.2 Finance 13 2.1.3 Information Services 14 2.2 Community Planning and Development 14 2.2.1 Community and Recreational Services 15 2.2.2 Kingborough Sports Centre Precinct 16 2.2.3 Manor Gardens Club 16 2.2.4 Family Day Care 17 2.2.5 Environmental Health 17 2.2.6 Climate Change 18 2.2.7 Natural Resource Management 18 2.2.8 Compliance 19 2.2.9 Development Services 19 2.2.9.1 Planning Services 19 2.2.9.2 Development Engineering 19 2.2.9.3 Building Services 20 2.2.9.4 Plumbing Services 20 2.3 Infrastructure and Services 21 2.3.1 Engineering Services 21 2.3.2 Works Department 22 2.3.3 Roads and Bridges 23 2.3.4 Recreation and Reserves 24 2.3.5 Halls and Buildings 24 2.4 Kingborough Waste Services 25 2.5 Copping Refuse Disposal Site 25
3. GOVERNANCE 26 3.1 Contracts for the Supply of Goods and Services 26 3.2 Financial Assistance and Grants 27 3.3 Human Resource Policies 29 3.4 Senior Staff 29 3.5 Public Interest Disclosures 29 3.6 Public Health Statement 30
4. FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR – ANALYSIS OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 31
APPENDIX I: Annual Financial Report 32 APPENDIX II: Performance Manager 92 APPENDIX III: Nature of Complaints 102
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 1 MAYOR’S MESSAGE
I am pleased to present the 2014/15 Annual Report for Council continues to take the issue of climate change and Kingborough Council, my first as Mayor. the identified risks to our community very seriously. Our commitment to reducing our emissions and energy use is It is an honour to serve the community and we have increasing and we are adapting to the impacts of climate been delighted to support the diversity of programs change while working with the community to increase and events in the municipality. As a Council, we pride awareness and to provide advice on transitioning to a ourselves on supporting a strong quality of life for low carbon lifestyle. We have installed over 70 kilowatts Kingborough residents and provide many unique Council of solar panels on key facilities to offset our energy usage services, which play a vital role in many residents’ lives. cost, reduce our carbon footprint and to demonstrate Our Kingborough community continues to expand and is the cost savings of this change. projected to grow by a further 40 per cent over the next As a key part of our bush fire planning, we urge property two decades, which is the strongest population growth in owners to prepare for the coming fire season. Fire Tasmania. I am optimistic for our future as Kingborough damage is a real risk to the community and we will has one of the strongest footholds of any Tasmanian improve our resilience and planning, and work with Council when it comes to community service delivery emergency services to raise awareness and to safeguard and business partnerships. The building blocks are in our community. place and we have the people, the ideas, the service platform and the desire to embrace our challenges and We are discussing council amalgamations and/or turn them into opportunities. resource sharing with Huon Valley, Hobart and Glenorchy councils. The best interests of our community are the The former Kingston High School site is a key priority in evaluating future proposals and to make development for the future of Kingborough, which sure that we continue to provide the best service for will reinvigorate the central business area of Kingston ratepayers. Our Volunteer Program is a prime example, and provide commercial, retail, civic and cultural with up to 60 volunteers assisting over 200 older opportunities and benefits. It is encouraging to see the community members to remain in their homes and enjoy project moving forward, with demolition completed in a far higher quality of life. January this year. Kingborough is a vibrant and growing community, Kingston has an important role to play as a key situated in the midst of a beautiful and natural employment centre in Southern Tasmania and this environment with a peaceful lifestyle and expanding development will secure increased job opportunities commercial centres with strong services and facilities. for our community going forward. The site will also incorporate significant components of public open space, My fellow Councillors and I will build on our which will add to the overall appeal for businesses, achievements over the coming year and will support tourists and residents; it will be our heart and soul. economic drivers, safeguard the environment and will continue to provide and enhance desired services for the Another important project for the municipality will be Kingborough community. the development at 25A Osborne Esplanade, Kingston Beach. The proposal includes restaurant opportunities, headquarters for the Kingston Beach Surf Life Saving Club and increasingly important, an updated and new public toilet facility. The expansion of our business opportunities in Cr Steve Wass Kingston will be complemented by the major residential MAYOR development at Spring Farm on the southern edge of Kingston. This is the largest single residential development ever built in Kingborough and will be a major stimulus for the local economy. As well as providing many new home sites, this development will provide opportunities for a road extension through to Kingston View Drive and an extension of the Whitewater Creek walking trail. This year Council moved from an Annual Assessed Value model to a Capital Value model for assessing rates, which is more relevant for residential property owners. Properties were also revalued during 2014/15 by the Office of Valuer-General.
2 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
The 2014/15 Annual Report provides a summary of Council has commenced a review of the Long-Term Council’s operations and performance over the past Financial Plan to ensure our financial sustainability 12 months. moving forward. I encourage community members to read it, and hope While internal communication can be challenging in a you find it both informative and interesting. diverse organisation where staff work from a multitude of locations across the geographic span of Kingborough, As well as continuing to provide over 100 valued services communication remained a top priority for Council’s to the community, highlights during the year included: management team. • Completion of Council’s Strategic Plan 2015-2025 Regular staff meetings were conducted during the year following extensive community feedback. to provide an open forum for discussion and report on • Demolition of buildings on the former Kingston High organisational projects and progress. School site. Kingborough Council staff are passionate about their • Installation of solar panels on the Civic Centre, Twin work and dedicated to serving the community to the Ovals and Barretta Waste Transfer Facility buildings. best of their ability. On behalf of our management team, • Public exhibition of Council’s new Planning Scheme. I thank you all and look forward to another exciting year of achievement and positive outcomes for the • A staff team winning the LGMA Australasia community of Kingborough. Management Team Challenge. The first time in the 23 year history of the event that a Tasmanian Council team has won. For the second consecutive year, Council has finished the financial year with an operating surplus. However Gary Arnold when you take into account one-off items, which include GENERAL MANAGER the Federal Government paying $1 million Federal Assistance Grant in advance (on 30 June 2015) ,the end result is an underlying deficit in accordance with budget predictions of $1.3 million.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 3 1. ELECTED MEMBERS
1.1 YOUR COUNCILLORS
FOR THE PERIOD 10 NOVEMBER 2014 TO 30 JUNE 2015
Mayor Steve Wass Councillor Flora Fox M: 0412 634 647 T: 6267 2571 or 6267 2851 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
(Cr Wass held the position of Deputy Mayor from 1 July 2014 up to 10 November 2014)
Deputy Mayor Paula Wriedt Councillor David Grace T: 6229 4045 T: 6267 2974 E: [email protected] M: 0438 679 200 E: [email protected]
Councillor Richard Atkinson Councillor Michael Percey M: 0408 411 941 M: 0419 892 511 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
Councillor Bernadette Black Councillor Nic Street M: 0404 060 507 M: 0418 573 554 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
Councillor Dr Graham Bury Councillor Dean Winter T: 6229 8399 M: 0427 253 654 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
(Cr Bury held the position of Mayor from 1 July 2014 up to 10 November 2014)
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JULY 2014 TO 10 NOVEMBER 2014
Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Julian Bush Paul Chatterton Michele Higgins Roger McGinniss Susan Nolan (Cr Higgins resigned from Council on 11 July 2014)
4 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 1.2 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES
During the 2014/15 year the Council was made up of • Planning Authority and Development Committee twelve elected Councillors. Elections for Councillors • Infrastructure and Recreational Services Committee were previously held every two years with six Councillors retiring at each election. Councillors who were elected • Governance and Finance Committee in 2009 had their terms extended to October 2014, with • Community, Arts and Environment Committee those elected in 2011 having their term of office reduced by one year. Councillor Higgins resigned her position as The Planning Authority and Infrastructure and Councillor on 11 July 2014 and was not replaced due to Recreational Services Committees met monthly with the elections scheduled for October 2014. Governance and Finance Committee and Community, Arts and Environment Committee meeting bi-monthly. In October 2014, Local Government elections were held with 10 vacancies including the election of the Mayor The Committees discussed various aspects of Council and Deputy Mayor with Councillors (including the Mayor business and, where necessary, made recommendations and Deputy Mayor) being elected for a four year term. for consideration by Council. Ordinary Council Meetings are usually held on the fourth The Planning Authority and Development Committee Monday of each month commencing at 5.30pm. For considered development applications and had full the period 1 July to 10 November 2014, Council had five delegation to determine matters that came before it. Committees: The Infrastructure and Recreational Services Committee • Planning Authority had delegated authority to accept tenders up to the amount provided in the estimates for specific projects, • Governance and Finance without reference to Council. • Infrastructure and Recreational Services Council and committee meetings are open to the • Community Development and Arts public (except where an item is considered to be of a confidential nature in accordance with the Local • Environment and Development Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015). At the Council meeting on 10 November 2014, Council Meeting schedules are advertised on Council’s website resolved to reduce the number of Committees to four: and at the Council Offices.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 5 THE FOLLOWING TABLE DETAILS THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES DURING 2014/15:
COMMITTEE COUNCILLORS
Cr Black Cr Higgins (to 11 July 2014) Planning Authority Committee Mayor Cr Dr Bury Cr McGinniss (up to 10 November 2014) Cr Bush Cr Nolan Chairperson: Cr Bush Cr Chatterton Cr Street Deputy Chairperson: Cr Fox Cr Grace Deputy Mayor Cr Wass Cr Fox Cr Wriedt
Planning Authority & Development Cr Atkinson Cr Black Committee (from 10 November 2014) Cr Dr Bury Cr Fox Cr Grace Cr Percey Chairperson: Cr Dr Bury Cr Street Mayor Wass Deputy Chairperson: Cr Fox Cr Winter Deputy Mayor Wriedt
Community Development and Arts Committee (up to 10 November 2014) Cr Black Cr Higgins (to 11 July 2014) Mayor Cr Dr Bury Cr Nolan Chairperson: Cr Street Cr Grace Cr Street Deputy Chairperson: Cr Nolan
Community, Arts & Environment Committee (from 10 November 2014) Cr Atkinson Cr Black Cr Grace Mayor Wass Chairperson: Deputy Mayor Wriedt Cr Winter Deputy Mayor Wriedt Deputy Chairperson: Cr Winter
Governance and Finance Committee (up to 10 November 2014) Mayor Cr Dr Bury Cr Nolan Cr Chatterton Cr Street Chairperson: Cr Chatterton Cr McGinniss Cr Wriedt Deputy Chairperson: Cr Dr Bury
Governance & Finance Committee (from 10 November 2014) Cr Dr Bury Cr Fox Cr Grace Cr Percey Chairperson: Cr Street Cr Street Deputy Mayor Wriedt Deputy Chairperson: Deputy Mayor Wriedt
Infrastructure and Recreational Services Committee (up to 10 November 2014) Cr Bush Cr McGinniss Cr Fox Deputy Mayor Cr Wass Chairperson: Cr Wass Cr Grace Cr Wriedt Deputy Chairperson: Cr Bush
Infrastructure & Recreational Services Committee (from 10 November 2014) Cr Atkinson Cr Black Cr Dr Bury Cr Fox Chairperson: Cr Black Mayor Wass Cr Winter Deputy Chairperson: Cr Atkinson
Environment and Development Committee (up to 10 November 2014) Cr Black Cr Fox Cr Bush Cr Higgins (to 11 July 2014) Chairperson: Cr Fox Cr Chatterton Deputy Mayor Cr Wass Deputy Chairperson: Cr Higgins
6 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL THE ISSUES FOR WHICH EACH COMMITTEE, UP TO 10 NOVEMBER 2014, WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCLUDED:
PLANNING AUTHORITY COMMITTEE (ALL 12 COUNCILLORS)
Statutory Planning Authority responsibilities Planning Scheme Amendments Development Applications Legal matters related to Statutory Planning Subdivision Approvals Planning Appeals
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ARTS COMMITTEE (6 COUNCILLORS)
Community Development Community Events Community Information Positive Ageing Family Day Care Community Safety and Policing Manor Gardens Abel Tasman Art & Design Prize Youth Australia Day Awards Education and Learning Kingborough Sports Centre Arts and Cultural
GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE (6 COUNCILLORS)
Strategic and Operational Plans Financial Strategy and Management Corporate Communication - Revenue and Rating Human Resources - Grants Partnerships - Loan Borrowing Risk Management and Insurances - Compliance Information Technology - Related Policies Budget Management - Financial Reporting Economic Development Tourism, Marketing and Visitor Services
INFRASTRUCTURE AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (6 COUNCILLORS)
Asset Management Program Waste Management (incl. forward planning and maintenance) Sporting Grounds and Facilities Capital Works Recreation Reserves Roads, Footpaths and Cycleways (incl. access, mobility) (incl. playgrounds, parks and gardens) Streetscape Design Public Buildings (incl. public halls, toilets) (incl. lighting, signs, furniture, vegetation) Tracks and Trails Development Stormwater Management Marine Structures (incl. jetties, boat ramps) Traffic Management Property Management
ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (6 COUNCILLORS)
Natural Resource Management Emergency Management Climate Change Settlement, Local Area and Master Planning Vegetation management Sea Change and Demographic Issues (incl. weeds, tree clearing, conservation) Kingborough Planning Scheme Review Water Quality Kingston CBD Development Pollution Control and Nuisances Transport Planning Public Health Coastal Management Building Control Recreation and Open Space Planning Compliance and Enforcement Animal Control Fire Hazards and Fire Management
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 7 THE ISSUES FOR WHICH EACH COMMITTEE AFTER 10 NOVEMBER 2014 IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IS AS FOLLOWS:
PLANNING AUTHORITY AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (All 10 Councillors)
Statutory Planning Authority responsibilities Planning Scheme Amendments Development Applications Legal matters related to Statutory Planning Subdivision Approvals Planning Appeals Settlement, Local Area and Master Planning Kingborough Planning Scheme Review
INFRASTRUCTURE & RECREATIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (6 Councillors)
Asset Management Program Sporting Grounds and Facilities (forward planning and maintenance) Recreation Reserves Capital Works (including playgrounds, parks and gardens) Roads, Footpaths and Cycleways Public Buildings (including public halls, toilets) (including access mobility) Tracks and Trails Development Streetscape Design Marine Structures (including jetties, boat ramps) (including lighting, signs, furniture, vegetation) Property Management Stormwater Management Recreation and Open Space Planning Traffic Management Kingborough Sports Centre Transport Planning Waste Management
GOVERNANCE & FINANCE COMMITTEE (6 Councillors)
Strategic and Operational Plans Financial Strategy and Management Corporate Communication Revenue and Rating Human Resources Grants Partnerships Loan Borrowing Risk Management and Insurances Compliance Information Technology Related Policies Budget Management Financial Reporting Economic Development Tourism, Marketing and Visitor Services
COMMUNITY, ARTS & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE (6 Councillors)
Natural Resources Management Community Development Climate Change Community Information Vegetation management Family Day Care (weeds, tree clearing, conservation) Manor Gardens Water Quality Youth Pollution Control and Nuisances Education and Learning Public Health Arts and Cultural Building Control Community Events Compliance and Enforcement Positive Ageing Fire Hazards and Fire Management Community Safety and Policing Coastal Management Abel Tasman Art and Design Prize Animal Control Australia Day Awards
8 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 1.3 APPOINTED COUNCIL REPRESENTATION ON SUB-COMMITTEES, ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
COMMITTEE NAME TYPE OF COMMITTEE APPOINTEE Cr Higgins to August 2013 / Cr Nolan from September 2013 Abel Tasman Art Prize Committee Community Cr Fox from 24 November 2014 Cr Chatterton to 10 November 2014 Code of Conduct Council Mayor Cr Wass, Cr Wriedt from 24 November 2014 Mayor Cr Dr Bury to 10 November 2014 Kingborough Municipal Emergency Planning Statutory Mayor Cr Wass from 24 November 2014 Cr Fox (Chairperson) to 10 Nov 2014 Section 24 Kingborough Access Advisory Committee Cr Black Special Committee Cr Wriedt from 24 November 2014 Section 24 Cr Grace (Chairperson) to 10 Nov 2014 Bruny Island Advisory Committee Special Committee Cr Percey (Chairperson) from 24 Nov 2014 Mayor Cr Dr Bury to 10 November 2014 Tas Water Regional Mayor Cr Wass from 24 November 2014 Positive Ageing Advisory Committee Council Cr Nolan (Chairperson) to 10 November 2014 Cr Street to 10 November 2014 Channel Heritage Museum Community Cr Fox from 24 November 2014 Section 24 Cr Fox (Chairperson) to 10 Nov 2014 Kingborough Bicycle Users Group Special Committee Cr Atkinson (Chairperson) from 24 November 2014 Cr Chatterton to 10 November 2014 Kingborough Community Enterprise Centre Community Cr Black from 24 November 2014 Cr Wriedt to 10 November 2014 Kingborough Community and Police Liaison Group Community Cr Winter from 24 November 2014 Mayor Cr Dr Bury to 10 November 2014 Deputy Mayor Cr Wass (Proxy) Local Government Association of Tasmania Statewide Mayor Cr Wass from 24 November 2014 Deputy Mayor Cr Wriedt (Proxy) Cr Fox to 10 November 2014 Cycling South Regional Cr Atkinson from 24 November 2014 Cr Bush to 10 November 2014 Southern Waste Strategy Authority Regional Mayor Cr Wass (from 24 November 2014) Cr Street (Proxy) Mayor Cr Dr Bury, General Manager to 10 November 2014 Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority Regional Mayor Cr Wass, General Manager from 24 November 2014 Section 24 Cr Grace (Chairperson), Cr Wriedt to 10 November 2014 Kingborough Road Safety Committee Special Committee Cr Winter from 24 November 2014 National Local National Sea Change Taskforce Cr Higgins to 11 July 2014 Government Body Coming Out Proud Program Community Cr Higgins to 11 July 2014 – Community Liaison Committee Deputy Mayor Cr Wass (Chairperson) Kingborough Sports Complex Users Group Council Cr Chatterton to 10 November 2014 Advisory Committee Cr Percey (Chairperson) from 24 November 2014 Cr Nolan to 10 November 2014 Huon Valley/Kingborough Tourism Steering Committee Community Cr Percey from 24 November 2014 Youth Advisory Network Kingborough Community Cr Black to 10 November 2014 Mayor Cr Dr Bury to 10 November 2014 Cr Wriedt (Proxy) Copping Refuse Disposal Site Joint Authority Regional Mayor Cr Wass from 24 November 2014 Cr Street (Proxy) Cat Control Committee Community Cr Bush to 10 November 2014 Twin Ovals Sports Pavilion Advisory Group Deputy Mayor Cr Wass (Chairperson) Council Cr Street to 10 November 2014 Section 24 Cr Higgins (Chairperson) to 11 July 2014 Kingborough Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Special Committee Mayor Cr Dr Bury Deputy Mayor Cr Wass to 10 November 2014 Anzac Centenary Commemoration Advisory Group Council
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 9 1.4 COUNCILLORS ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
The following tables details Councillor attendance at Council meetings, S.23 Committees and Workshops during the year.
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10 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 1.5 REMUNERATION OF COUNCILLORS
Section 72(cb) of the Local Government Act 1993 (1) Allowances paid during the financial year. requires that a statement of the total allowances (2) Reimbursements paid under the ‘Payment of and expenses paid to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors Expenses and Provision of Facilities’ Councillors is to be included in the Annual Report. Policy broken down into: During the year, Council paid a total of $398,292 in (i) mileage claims; allowances and expenses to Councillors. Councillors were provided at their choice, a home personal (ii) telephone and internet costs; computer and a telephone/fax/printer, for which all (iii) conference and meeting expenses paid/claimed; costs were funded by Council. A fully maintained motor vehicle is also provided to the Mayor for use on Council (iv) child care; and related business. (v) other reimbursements claimed. Council has resolved that the following information (3) Code of Conduct costs incurred attributed to relating to the payment of allowances and individual Councillors when complaints which have reimbursement of expenses of office is included on the been lodged are substantiated and upheld. Governance and Finance Committee agendas and also provided in the Annual Report:
The following table provides the requiredCouncillor information: Allowance and Expense Table for period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015
Councillor Allowance and Expense Table for period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 SUMMARY
Mayoral Deputy Councillor Councillor Expenses SUMMARY AllowanceMayoral Allowance Conference & Allowance Internet & Meeting Code of Councillor Mileage Bruny Ferry Telephone Child Care Attendance Conduct Total Mayoral Deputy$ Councillor$ $ $ $ $ Councillor$ Expenses $ $ $ COUNCILLORS SERVINGAllowance JULY 2014 TO JUNEMayoral 2015 Allowance Conference & Mayor Cr Wass Allowance 44,758 6,080 26,655 3,268 15 Internet 908 & - 3,922 Meeting - $ 85,605Code of Councillor Deputy Mayor Cr Wriedt - 12,440 26,655 Mileage - Bruny Ferry - Telephone 443 920Child Care 97 Attendance - $ 40,554Conduct Total Cr Black $ $ - $ - 26,655 $ 702 $ - 1,520$ - $ - $ - $ 28,876 $ $ COUNCILLORS SERVING JULY Cr2014 Dr Bury TO JUNE 2015 22,642 - 26,655 2,546 195 1,875 - 382 - $ 54,295 Cr Fox - - 26,655 2,713 - 1,409 - 1,036 - $ 31,812 Mayor Cr Wass 44,758 6,080 26,655 3,268 15 908 - 3,922 - $ 85,605 Cr Grace - - 26,655 3,508 165 2,400 - - - $ 32,727 Deputy Mayor Cr Wriedt Cr Street - 12,440 - -26,655 26,655 - - - - 824 443 - 920 - - $ 97 27,479 - $ 40,554 COUNCILLORS ELECTED IN NOVEMBER 2014, SERVING NOVEMBER 2014 TO JUNE 2015 Cr Black - - 26,655 702 - 1,520 - - - $ 28,876 Cr Atkinson - - 17,904 ------$ 17,904 Cr Dr Bury Cr Percey 22,642 - - 26,655 17,904 2,546 - 195 - 457 1,875 - - 1,089 - 382$ 19,451 - $ 54,295 Cr Fox Cr Winter - - - 26,655 17,904 2,713 - - 15 - 1,409 - - 951 - 1,036 $ 18,870 - $ 31,812 COUNCILLORS NOT RE-ELECTED NOVEMBER 2014, SERVING JULY 2014 TO NOVEMBER 2014 Cr Grace Cr Bush - - - 26,655 8,751 3,508 - 165 - 745 2,400 - - - - -$ 9,496 - $ 32,727 Cr Street Cr Chatterton - - - 26,655 8,751 - - - - 749 824 - - 75 - -$ 9,575 - $ 27,479 COUNCILLORS ELECTED IN NOVEMBERCr Higgins (resigned 2014, after SERVING July 2014) NOVEMBER - 2014 TO JUNE - 2015 2,188 - - 560 - - - $ 2,747 Cr McGinniss - - 8,751 - - 453 - - - $ 9,204 Cr Atkinson - - 17,904 ------$ 17,904 Cr Nolan - - 8,751 462 - 485 - - - $ 9,697 Cr Percey TOTAL - $ 67,400 - $ 18,520 17,904$ 277,485 $ - 13,197 $ 390 - $ 12,828 457$ 920 $ - 7,553 $ - 1,089 $ 398,292 - $ 19,451
Cr Winter Notes: - - 17,904 - 15 - - 951 - $ 18,870 COUNCILLORS NOT RE-ELECTEDMileage NOVEMBER for Mayor Wass 2014, includes SERVING the cost ofJULY the Mayoral 2014 TOvehicle NOVEMBER less amounts reimbursed2014 by the Mayor for incidental private use of Council Vehicle, if any. Mileage for Cr Bury from July to October includes the cost of the Mayoral vehicle less amounts reimbursed by the Mayor ($120.15) for incidental private use of Council Vehicle. Cr Bush Bruny Ferry = cost of fares at -$15 (including GST) per - trip. 8,751 - - 745 - - - $ 9,496 Cr Chatterton - - 8,751 - - 749 - 75 - $ 9,575 Cr Higgins (resigned after July 2014) - - 2,188 - - 560 - - - $ 2,747 Cr McGinniss - - 8,751 - - 453 - - - $ 9,204 Cr Nolan - - 8,751 462 - 485 - - - $ 9,697 TOTAL $ 67,400 $ 18,520 $ 277,485 $ 13,197 $ 390 $ 12,828 $ 920 $ 7,553 $ - $ 398,292
Notes: Mileage for Mayor Wass includes the cost of the Mayoral vehicle less amounts reimbursed by the Mayor for incidental private use of Council Vehicle, if any. Mileage for Cr Bury from July to October includes the cost of the Mayoral vehicle less amounts reimbursed by the Mayor ($120.15) for incidental private use of Council Vehicle. Bruny Ferry = cost of fares at $15 (including GST) per trip.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 11 2. KEY CORPORATE FUNCTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2.1 CORPORATE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Council’s employment conditions for Award based Council aims to provide professional corporate support employees are negotiated through an enterprise services across the organisation through strong financial agreement process. The agreement for council management and human resources practices, as well as employees was renegotiated during the year and the responsive and flexible information systems. Kingborough Council Enterprise Agreement No. 8 of 2015 was approved by the Fair Work Commission in September 2015. The Kingborough Waste Services 2.1.1 Enterprise Agreement No. 1 of 2013 covers Award based employees engaged by Kingborough Waste ORGANISATIONAL Services Pty Ltd. DEVELOPMENT
The Organisational Development Department is WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY responsible for the development of Council’s corporate Council is committed to providing a safe and healthy communications and employee development programs. work environment for its employees. Incidents and This area develops and implements strategies, policies work health and safety performance statistics were and procedures through the provision of human reported regularly to Council’s Governance and Finance resources and industrial relations services. Committee and the KWS Board. There were 14 new workers compensation claims lodged during the year. The lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) was 21.0. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS LTIFR is the frequency of injuries involving one or more STAFFING lost workdays per million hours worked. Council employed a staff of 186.2 effective full-time equivalent employees as at 30 June 2015, including CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS Kingborough Waste Services (KWS). Two apprentice mechanics are also hosted by Council through a group Council continues to develop its online and social media training arrangement. presence. Council manages five Facebook pages: yspace, Kingborough Council, Kingborough Family Day Care, the Recruitment of staff was undertaken in accordance with Kingston Produce Market and the Kingborough Sports Council’s recruitment policies. During the year, 41 new Centre, as well as a Twitter account to cover arts and staff members were recruited, including permanent, cultural news and events, @KC_ArtsCulture. temporary, casual and fixed-term employees. Twenty- seven employees terminated their employment during Council continues to provide a range of printed the year. information to the community. Four editions of the Kingborough News were distributed to all households during the year. The Annual Information Directory was TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT printed in March 2015 and the regular advertisement, Snapshot on Kingborough, featured in the Kingborough Council is committed to supporting staff in furthering Chronicle newspaper. their careers and learning opportunities. The focus of the training program was on operational requirements and work health and safety. In 2014/15, nine staff completed vocational qualifications at the Diploma, Certificate IV and Certificate III level. Fifteen staff were enrolled in vocational and degree level qualifications including engineering, civil construction, business administration, management, public safety and horticulture.
12 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 2.1.2 In September 2014, Council appointed Wise Lord & Ferguson as Internal Auditors. During 2014/15 the FINANCE Internal Auditors conducted a number of audits with particular focus on procurement practices across the The Finance Department is responsible for the provision Council. They also worked with Council to review the of financial reporting, ensuring the application of strategic risks. appropriate governance controls and the provision of support services for Council. The Audit Panel’s activities are guided by a Charter, which is based on industry best practice. Finance is also responsible for the management of Council’s financial assets including the investment of The Audit Panel held five meetings through the twelve surplus funds, placement and operation of all insurance months to June 2015. policies, procurement practices across the Council and the operation of the Bruny Island Service Centre which includes an Australia Post branch. RATES VALUATION At its meeting in May 2015, Council determined that it would move to Capital Value rating, effective for the KEY ACHIEVEMENTS 2015/16 financial year. AUDIT PANEL This decision followed recommendations from the Council established an Audit Panel in March, 2013 to Valuation and Local Government Rating Review steering ensure good governance and financial management at committee that moving to capital value for rating Council through frequent reviews of Council’s policies, properties would be less expensive and easier for processes and systems. ratepayers to understand. The Panel, appointed by Council for a maximum term During 2014/15, the Valuer General undertook a of four years, consists of five members, including three revaluation of all properties in the Kingborough independent members and two Councillors. One of the Municipality. This revaluation resulted in substantial members is also appointed by Council as Chairperson. changes to property values for some home owners and The independent members are Nick Burrows subsequently changes in the amount of rates paid to (Chairperson), Robert Hogan and Paul McTaggart. The Council. two Councillors are Cr Nic Street and Cr Michael Percey.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 13 2.1.3 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES • Commenced conversion of the core system database platform reducing the future requirement for Information Services is responsible for the delivery of specialist external support services. information technology, information management and • Continued to streamline the electronic lodgment and customer service functions. processing of building and development applications. Key activities of the department include records More than 80% of all applications are now received management, provision and maintenance of electronically, significantly reducing paper use Information Technology (IT) hardware and application and storage requirements and reducing overall software, website management, helpdesk support, turnaround times. telecommunications, and providing hosted services to • Finalised the transfer of remaining paper based Huon Valley Council. records classified as permanent to the Archives Office The Customer Services Unit provides a range of services certified secondary storage. for both external and internal customers, including the • Commenced a joint procurement process with provision of general Council information, lodgment Huon Valley Council for the replacement of financial of service requests, pre-assessment of building and management systems at both Councils. planning applications, facilities bookings, cashiering and a range of internal administrative activities. The department is also responsible for co-ordinating 2.2 Civic Centre building management. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT KEY ACHIEVEMENTS BUILDING MANAGEMENT Council aims to deliver a diverse range of services, programs and facilities necessary to maintain and build • Finalised the design and commenced work on a healthy and sustainable community. changes to the internal layout of the Civic Centre to optimize the use of available floor space and An additional aim is to provide clear policy and sound improve public access. Works also include general practice to effectively manage land use, natural maintenance and safety upgrades and disability resources, public and environmental health, building access improvements. activity and the safety, function and convenience of places within Kingborough in accordance with its • Upgraded the Council Chamber’s audiovisual systems statutory obligations. providing improved presentation facilities for meetings and events.
IT INFRASTRUCTURE • Replaced physical servers with virtual server infrastructure and software reducing operational costs, environmental impacts and administrative overheads. The move to a fully virtual environment will facilitate any future migration to externally hosted services. • Repurposed existing hardware for business recovery purposes. • Ongoing upgrades of corporate applications including payroll personnel and a major rollout of the web based/mobility version of Council’s core Local Government Information System.
14 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 2.2.1 A grant was received from the Heart Foundation for a project to introduce initiatives to improve local access COMMUNITY AND to fresh fruit and vegetables. The first of these was a RECREATIONAL SERVICES produce market held in the grounds of the Civic Centre and was well supported by both stallholders and buyers. The Community and Recreational Services Department The Kingston Beach Digital Hub wound up its operations provides a comprehensive range of community-related in March after two and a half years of providing free programs, services and facilities for the residents of training to the community. Equipment was transferred Kingborough. to the Kingston LINC to enable the provision of a similar Key responsibility areas include the provision of services digital literacy training opportunities by this organisation. for children, youth and older people, community events, The Kids Allowed program continued in 2014/15 with public consultation, social planning and facilitation of activities and workshops held for young children a broad range of arts and cultural related activities. throughout the year. Sessions have included a variety The department also undertakes planning for the of experiences such as storytelling, playgroups, crafts, development of recreational facilities and programs, artwork and cooking. liaison with a wide range of groups on local community issues and referral to specialist support services. RECREATIONAL PLANNING
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Implementation of the Kingborough Sport and Recreation Plan continued during the year, with research ARTS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT and planning undertaken on projects identified as having The implementation of the Kingborough Arts and a high priority. Cultural Strategy continued in 2014/15, with a key An extension of the Alum Cliffs Track was completed, achievement being the expansion of programs to Bruny which enabled walkers to traverse from Taronga Road Island. This included the development of an artist in through to the Shot Tower. Planning for the final section residence program at Bull Bay, exhibitions, seminars and of the track through to Taroona continued. workshops at Alonnah and the hosting of a Ten Days on the Island event at Adventure Bay. A new playground on public open space in Burwood Drive was opened in September. The Wetlands Sculpture Trail received another addition through Council’s sponsorship of an acquisitive award An independent Sports Ground Risk Assessor was at the Art Farm Birches Bay competition. Artist Michael contracted to provide advice in relation to the Kingston Limb’s steel sculpture Moai was the winner of the 2015 Beach Oval and recommended the installation of fencing award. to provide protection for residents. New training lights were installed at Kelvedon Park in Taroona and Sherburd The Arts Hub gallery was fully booked throughout the Oval in Blackmans Bay. year, filling an important niche in Kingborough as a public venue for the display of artwork. The Kingston Beach Hall was increasingly used for art workshops, YOUTH SERVICES with activities including puppetry, landscape painting, Weekly workshops were provided at Council’s Youth hot glass, photography and theatre, with the group Centre (yspace), including juggling, pastry making, self Commedia running a weekly program. Assistance defence, first aid and responsible serving of alcohol. was provided to the Westwinds Community Centre Association to develop an art gallery in the centre and to Skills Tasmania supported the Youth Enterprise Scheme, Bruny Island Arts to use the Alonnah Hall for arts events which delivered certified barista training for young and exhibitions. people who are post compulsory education age. The funding included the purchase of a new barista machine. A School Holiday Program was conducted in each of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT the four holiday periods, with activities including laser The fifth Love Living Locally event was held in March to skirmish, white water rafting, mountain biking, horse celebrate local produce and producers. The event was riding and abseiling. extremely successful with 85 stallholders showcasing The Office of Youth Affairs approved a grant to conduct local plants, food, arts, crafts, music and information. an event for National Youth Week, which was held at the The event attracted a record crowd of around 4,500 Taroona Skate Park. people throughout the day. Council maintained its membership of the Kingborough The Four Seasons in Kingborough program continued Interagency Support Team that provides individual to grow in popularity, providing activities to get the case management of at risk young people through a community physically and socially active throughout the collaborative approach. year.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 15 Council was a partner in the Southern Pathways program competition. AFL Tasmania and the Tasmanian Institute which provided alternate education and training of Sport have regularly used the KSC facilities for the opportunities for young people who have disengaged testing and drafting of athletes. from the mainstream education system. Unfortunately, Funding from the State Government was secured to this program ceased in December 2014 due to the provide spectator seating in the new stadium to cater withdrawal of key program partners and difficulties in for major events at this venue. In addition to sporting obtaining a suitable venue. activities, the Centre plays host to a number of major community events, with examples over the past year including a School Dance Competition, Business Expo SENIORS and a Lego Brixhibition. Implementation of the Kingborough Positive Ageing Plan Centre administration was greatly enhanced during continued during the year, with the Volunteer Program the year with the acquisition of a Point of Sale and meeting many of the plan’s objectives. Information Management system. The program provides services such as transport, gardening and social support to assist older people to remain in their own home for longer and is fully funded FITNESS CENTRE by Council. As at the end of June 2015, the program A series of changes have been occurring in the Fitness had 55 registered volunteers providing services to 139 Centre with the introduction of new equipment and clients. For the 2014/15 year, volunteers provided 3,569 programs. The purchase of new spin bikes has enabled hours of service to clients in Kingborough. the introduction of classes such as Sufferfest, whilst the The Intergenerational Bistro event was held for the third acquisition of a Testing Bike has resulted in the concept time in October at the Twin Ovals Function Centre. A of a Cycology Lab in which riding performance can be group of young aspiring chefs cooked a three-course assessed and improvement monitored over time. The meal for 100 older members of the community. Centre has also introduced programs for people with a disability and a Staying Active program for seniors. Other initiatives progressed during the year included the development of a Seniors Directory, movie sessions for grandparents and support for the Dementia Friendly TWIN OVALS Snug project. The Twin Ovals entered their fourth year of operation, with both the cricket and AFL grounds maintained to a high standard. Management of the Pavilion continued 2.2.2 under a lease agreement with the two anchor tenant KINGBOROUGH SPORTS clubs (Tigers Football Club and the Kingborough District Cricket Club). Solar panels were installed on the roof CENTRE PRECINCT of the pavilion at to reduce daytime operating costs, whilst undercover seating was constructed on the AFL The Kingborough Sports Centre (KSC) provides a range Oval. The facility was used as a training venue for of sporting and recreational activities, catering for an teams participating in the 2015 ICC World Cup and also average of 3000 users per week. played host to a cricket match between Scotland and a Major activities include basketball, futsal, netball, Tasmanian representative team. volleyball, indoor soccer, indoor cricket, squash, table tennis and gymnastics. A fully equipped fitness centre also provides a variety of services, group fitness classes and equipment to meet the needs of clients of all ages. 2.2.3 The Centre maintains a close relationship with Kingston MANOR GARDENS CLUB High School and various sporting clubs, associations and facilities at the site. The high school has an agreement Manor Gardens is a day respite centre located at with Council for shared use of the original multi-court in Firthside. the centre, as well as the Lightwood Park sports ground. Manor Gardens was established in 1996 and operates six days per week from Monday to Saturday. The centre is open to frail aged residents, those who are socially KEY ACHIEVEMENTS isolated and people suffering from memory loss or SPORTS CENTRE associated conditions. Different programs run each day to cater for the various groups of clients. Clients The four multi-courts within the two main stadiums have access to transport to and from Manor Gardens, of the Sports Centre accommodated a number of morning and afternoon tea, healthy home-cooked major sporting events throughout the year. The lunches, outings and a wide variety of in-house activities biggest of these was the National Masters Table Tennis like gardening, music, poetry, art, bowls and exercise event, involving 400 participants over a full week of programs.
16 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 2.2.4 These included: FAMILY DAY CARE • hand-washing facilities and practices at temporary food stalls; Family Day Care is a home-based childcare service • food recall plans and swabs of food contact surfaces; providing quality care in the homes of registered educators (formerly known as carers) supported by a • microbiological quality of packaged sandwiches; coordination unit. • allergen management; and Family Day Care provides nurturing care in a secure and • skills and knowledge of food handlers. enriching home environment for babies and children up These results can be used to identify problematic areas to 12 years of age. A review of the Kingborough Family or trends within food businesses or in some cases, can Day Care Scheme was undertaken during the year, which act as a trigger for more regular food inspections. This highlighted the importance of this award winning service program remains extremely beneficial in identifying a to the community. There are currently 45 Educators number of issues across a range of food businesses. registered with the scheme, providing child care to some 400 families in the Kingborough and outlying areas. Following the review, Council resolved to continue to SCHOOL IMMUNISATION PROGRAM directly operate the service. Council continues to coordinate and implement a range of immunisation programs. The school immunisation program is conducted in March, April, May and 2.2.5 September each year. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH The program continues to involve large catch-up programs with multiple dose vaccines. From 1 July The Environmental Health Department covers a wide 2014, students were offered vaccines for Human range of public and environmental health aspects of Papillomavirus (HPV); all Grade 7 students and Grade 9 the natural and built environment that may affect the boys. In 2015, all Grade 7 students were offered vaccines health and wellbeing of the community. for chickenpox, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and Key functions and responsibilities include food safety and HPV. A total of 2202 vaccines were administered to over surveillance, public health risk activities, immunisation 1000 students. Council’s regular immunisation clinics are programs, notifiable disease investigation, water quality held twice-monthly at the Kingston Community Health monitoring, safety of public buildings, wastewater, Centre and a total of 529 vaccines were administered to noise management and air quality and the monitoring, over 200 infants. education and regulatory management of these activities. ANTARCTIC EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Council’s Environmental Health and Youth Services KEY ACHIEVEMENTS coordinated and facilitated the Antarctic Experience FOOD SURVEILLANCE AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM program for two Grade 9 Kingborough students. Kingborough boasts the national headquarters of the Council continues to be actively involved in the Australian Antarctic Division and this unique program Tasmanian Food Safety Surveillance Program; this is a is a way of creating youth awareness of environmental joint initiative between a number of local councils and issues, especially climate change and science; furthering Public Health Services at the Department of Health and Council’s commitment to environmental and youth Human Services. leadership. The program package included a day with The objectives of the Program are to monitor food Antarctic researchers, return flights to Melbourne and businesses for compliance against the Food Act 2003 a 12-hour flight over Antarctica. Nine finalists were and to raise awareness of food safety issues amongst required to present to a selection panel, including environmental health professionals, food business an Antarctic researcher, on the impacts of ocean operators and the community. Information gathered acidification, how they would present about their through the Program is intended to be used by local experience and the personal benefits of this program. and state governments to inform food safety policy The two successful students for the 2015 program were and procedures and to assist in the development of Rhiannon Hurn of Taroona High School and Kaelani Grist educational materials. of Southern Christian College. Surveys and surveillance were conducted on a bi- monthly basis with consideration to both compliance and food handler knowledge across a number of areas.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 17 2.2.6 CLIMATE CHANGE variety of functions that range from strategic vegetation management, managing environmental weeds and Council continues to strive to reduce its corporate and supporting environmental volunteers, through to community carbon footprint, as well as planning for programs aimed at improving urban stormwater the inevitable impacts of climate change that will affect discharges. Kingborough’s population, economy and ecosystems. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS KEY ACHIEVEMENTS MANAGING THE NATURAL AREA RESERVE NETWORK COUNCIL ENERGY REDUCTION Council’s management of the natural area reserve Monitoring of energy and fuel usage for council network was boosted this year by a substantial properties and vehicles is routinely undertaken and investment in interpretive signage and programs to reported allowing for targeted programs to strategically support and encourage those who live near reserves to upgrade and modify equipment and activities. In this keep invasive species out of natural areas. The reserve way energy use trends and variations can be monitored network is made up of Council land including; bushland, for key council operated facilities. wetlands, waterways, habitat corridors and coastal areas Council operates a hybrid electric vehicle in its fleet that are managed for nature conservation, protection of and recently trialed a full electric vehicle to assess the biodiversity and for recreation. suitability of the technology for its requirements. Twelve educational signs have been installed across four reserves. The signs highlight the significance of ALTERNATIVE ENERGY each reserve by raising awareness of its unique flora, fauna, ecology and cultural history. The signs will help to Over 75 kilowatts of solar panels have been installed develop a sense of richness and relevance of the reserves on the rooftops of three key Council buildings. The and raise awareness of the issues that can impact on the performance of these systems is monitored live on-line. values of the site. Feasibility studies for further installations are underway. The Bushland Neighbour Program focused on the Alum Cliffs Reserve this year. This program aims to educate and CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION support people that live right next door to the coast or Council has adopted a Climate Change Adaptation Policy bushland areas to be responsible bushland neighbours. with the intent of mainstreaming the consideration of Council, in partnership with NRM South, provided a climate change impacts into all aspects of its operations range of incentives to households adjacent to the reserve and interactions with its community. to remove weedy plants from their gardens, prevent gardens from creeping into the reserve and incorporate Research into the vulnerability of Kingborough’s coastline wildlife friendly areas into their gardens. Creeping to current and future erosion and damage is being backyards can invade important habitat areas, and continued. This led to the identification of a number of impact on the natural feel of the reserve. key places where localized evaluations and/or works will be required. Key locations include Taroona, Kingston Council grew and worked with the community to plant Beach, Margate, Snug, Coningham and several areas of 12,360 native plants across 20 sites within the reserve Bruny Island. network as part of restoration projects. The planting projects included coastal erosion works, waterway Kingston Beach is the subject of an ongoing project to restoration and habitat plantings. Growing native plants identify the future risk of flooding and sea level rises, as in Council’s nursery using a volunteer program has well as involving stakeholders in identifying and planning generated savings of about $16,500 this financial year. for adaptation. Weeds were controlled in fifty natural area reserves across the municipality by Council’s weed crew. Council provided training, insurance, equipment, plants, tools 2.2.7 and advice to twenty Land and Coastcare groups to NATURAL RESOURCE support the restoration work they carry out in local MANAGEMENT reserves. A new program to reduce the impact of domestic and Council’s Natural Resource Management (NRM) Unit is feral animals on native wildlife in Council’s reserves part of the Environmental Services Department. commenced this year. The program included the installation of a fence to prevent roaming dogs from The core work of the unit involves developing and entering a seabird colony and the use of remote cameras protecting a network of healthy natural areas in the to monitor cat numbers in reserves. The information Kingborough municipality. Our bush land and coastal gathered is being used to inform management of the areas are coming under greater pressure as Kingborough reserves. continues to grow. The NRM Unit is involved with a
18 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL CAT MANAGEMENT ON BRUNY ISLAND operational aspects of the municipality’s annual fire hazard abatement program. A Bruny Island Cat Management Working Group has been established representing Kingborough Council and The program allows for the majority of properties, the Bruny Island Community Association, Environment where a fire risk has been identified, to be abated either Network and Primary Industry Groups. The Committee voluntarily or by compliance measures, in order to has been set up to engage the Bruny Island community minimise the overall fire hazard within an acceptable in cat management and to liaise with Council on relevant time frame. issues, such as Council by-laws. A draft Cat Management Strategy for Bruny Island has been developed. The purpose of this Strategy is to guide action and to manage the environmental, economic and social impacts of 2.2.9 domestic, stray and feral cats on Bruny Island. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
The Development Services Department of Council has the responsibility for strategic and statutory land 2.2.8 COMPLIANCE use planning, development engineering, building and plumbing. Council’s Compliance Unit is tasked with managing and conducting investigations in relation to breaches While the sections work collaboratively, each section of legislation, ranging from the Dog Control Act 2000, controls specific areas and legislation relevant to their Traffic Act 1925, Local Government Act 1993 and particular focus. Council By-Laws. The Unit assists other Council Departments in the general preparation of legal compliance activities. 2.2.9.1 The Compliance Unit takes on a lead role in assisting the PLANNING SERVICES municipality to be bushfire safe through the annual fire hazard abatement program. Planning Services is responsible for the assessment of development applications, issuing planning permits and monitoring compliance in accordance with the Land Use KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Planning and Approvals Act 1993 and the Kingborough INVESTIGATIONS Planning Scheme 2000. The Compliance Unit takes a community-based approach This includes consultation, referral and assessment of to compliance activities and investigations. In general, planning applications, mediation and the formulation, the Unit adopts a compliance framework that allows issue and monitoring of permit conditions. Planning staff for community outcomes to be achieved determined by conduct reviews of the planning scheme and process benchmarks established within the investigation of the any amendment applications, as well as represent offence. Council at hearings of the Resource Management and Planning Appeals Tribunal and the Tasmanian Planning Working within this framework results in higher levels Commission. of voluntary community compliance with legislation and allows the unit to take appropriate action to achieve positive and successful results. The Compliance Unit has delegations, on behalf of 2.2.9.2 DEVELOPMENT Council, for the management of approximately 15 ENGINEERING separate pieces of legislation. Development Engineering staff assess the infrastructure During the 2014/15 financial year, the Compliance Unit requirements of development applications and monitor received in excess of 2,200 complaints, investigated 91 the requirements of conditions in approved planning dog attacks, conducted 205 parking patrols, removed 94 permits, particularly in regard to works associated with suspected abandoned vehicles, had 49 illegal open air sub-division developments and road works. fires extinguished and issued 1,366 Infringement Notices. They provide a link between the regulatory planning area of Council and Infrastructure Services, as well as external ANNUAL FIRE HAZARD ABATEMENT PROGRAM referral agencies such as TasWater and the Department of State Growth. Like most of Tasmania, bushfire is Kingborough’s most likely natural disaster threat, with about 90 per cent of properties (10,000 properties) potentially exposed. The Compliance Unit manages the administrative and
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 19 2.2.9.3 KINGBOROUGH PLANNING SCHEME REVIEW BUILDING SERVICES The most significant activity during the year was the finalisation of the Kingborough Interim Planning Scheme Building Services administers the Building Permit 2015. This was the culmination of about five years’ work Authority function of Council, as well as providing by the Department. external Building Surveying services. The preparation of the new planning scheme has been The team is responsible for the implementation of part of a coordinated regional project that has ensured legislation controlling building and construction within that the 12 new southern Tasmanian planning schemes the municipality, ensuring compliance with the Building were prepared in a consistent and comprehensive Act 2000, Building Regulations 2000 and the Building manner. During this current year, the draft Kingborough Code of Australia. scheme was assessed by the Tasmanian Planning Commission and discussions held in regard to what would be required to fully comply with statutory requirements. The Minister subsequently instructed the 2.2.9.4 Planning Authority to make the necessary changes. PLUMBING SERVICES Following this work, the Minister declared the new Interim Planning Scheme so that it would come into Plumbing Services works closely with Building Services force on the 1 July 2015. Any development application and is responsible for the administration of plumbing that had been previously lodged will be assessed under permits and all plumbing matters pertaining to the Kingborough Planning Scheme 2000. Subsequent development applications. development applications will be assessed against the Plumbing staff provide plumbing advice to other new Kingborough Interim Planning Scheme 2015. As it is departments within Council as well as the general public. an interim scheme, it will then be publicly advertised and The officers inspect plumbing works during construction comments sought on any suggested changes. Council and also prepare and maintain house connection details then forwards all of the submissions to the Commission of all plumbing installations. for further consideration. This process is likely to be combined with the State Government’s single planning scheme initiative and a final version of the Kingborough KEY ACHIEVEMENTS planning scheme will be eventually produced with both state and local provisions. MEETING STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Council continued to implement quality assurance safeguards that ensure statutory planning and building REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER KINGSTON HIGH requirements were met and that the Kingborough SCHOOL SITE community was provided with an efficient development The proposed redevelopment of this site is based on approval service. a Development Plan that was adopted by Council in The Pathway process management system ensured that 2013. The Development Plan provides for a mix of all timeframes and mandatory referrals were observed public open space, community facilities and commercial and assessment protocols followed. Routine audits opportunities on the site. The future development of were carried out by senior staff and all assessments this site will provide Kingborough with many significant and permits issued were independently vetted and economic, social and recreational benefits. The endorsed by senior staff prior to issue. All planning Development Plan has been embedded within the appeals, applications received and permits issued were Kingborough Interim Planning Scheme 2015 in the form routinely reported to the Planning Authority Committee of a new Specific Area Plan. and to Council. Staff represented Council at a number of During this year, the former school buildings Tribunal and Commission hearings during the year. were demolished to make way for the future site The second half of this year saw a significant increase in development. As well as this, an independent economic the number of development applications being received assessment report has been received, a temporary car by Council. New legislation was also introduced that park provided for (opened in October 2015), a virtual provided Council with greater enforcement powers and fly-over of the future development produced and the internal procedures were reviewed accordingly. site boundaries determined for the future Integrated Care Centre. Grant applications were lodged under the Federal Stronger Regions Fund program. Project planning continues and at the end of the year tenders were sought for the design of roads and services that will initiate the actual development of the site.
20 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 2.3 The rehabilitation of the former Barretta landfill site is targeted for completion in early 2015/16. The last INFRASTRUCTURE AND packages of work include drainage, final capping of the SERVICES landfill and improvements to the landfill gas control network. Council aims to provide strong management of the The works have been closely monitored by the community’s assets by maintaining, operating and Environmental Protection Agency and have met their constructing Council’s infrastructure assets at a requirements for management and method. sustainable level that is acceptable and affordable for the community and meets statutory requirements. ROADS AND FOOTPATHS In 2014/15 a wide variety of road related works were 2.3.1 undertaken ranging from renewals, upgrades and new ENGINEERING SERVICES works. The focus has been to renew and maintain the network to make sure a suitable level of service is Engineering Services is responsible for a wide range provided. However, a variety of upgrade and new works of functions which includes asset management, were undertaken or commenced to supplement the engineering investigation and pre- project planning, existing network. conceptual and detailed design of a wide range Examples of the major renewal works undertaken or of infrastructure projects, contract management, commenced in 2014/15 included: project management, traffic management, urban landscape design, programming and delivery of Council • Full reconstruction works including stormwater infrastructure works for both maintenance and capital renewal on Flinders Esplanade; and waste management. • full reconstruction works including stormwater renewal on Norwood Avenue; • full reconstruction works on Sherburd Street; KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • footpath replacement on Redwood Road; and CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM • patching works on Pelverata Road. There were 132 projects listed on the program for Upgrades and/or new works commenced or completed the 2014/15 financial year, with the majority of these in 2014/15 varied from various traffic management completed on time and to budget. Several projects were controls, including guard rail, linemarking and carried forward into the 2015/16 financial year to ensure intersection improvements to widening of roads and they could be delivered in the most efficient way and or installation of township signage. re-scoped to allow a more complete solution.
BRIDGES AND BOAT RAMPS MANAGING OUR WASTE Council undertakes twice yearly inspections of its bridge, Barretta Waste Management Facility major culvert and boat ramp network to identify any Since the opening of the new Barretta Waste deficiencies and/or areas for improvements. Management Facility, the management of waste in Bridges and road culverts form an important part of Kingborough has seen a dramatic change in the efficiency Council’s stormwater and transportation network. In of waste handling and positive outcomes yielded from 2014/15 the major bridge projects included: increased recovery rates and re-use opportunities. • Lobdales Road bridge deck replacement; For 2014/15 approximately 25 per cent of the waste • Lighthouse Road culvert upgrade; materials to the facility were diverted for re-use or recycling. The Re-Use Shop continued to be popular with • Rat Bay culvert upgrade; and customers and provides another avenue for diverting • Dalys Road culvert upgrade. useable materials. Kingborough is well patronised by various recreational Areas highlighted for future consideration include: boat users and maintaining an efficient network of boat ramps is a priority. • additional overhead cover to maximise storage area; In 2014/15, improvements to the entrance to the • better utilisation of green waste; and Adventure Bay boat ramp and the patching and • increased and innovative ways of improving waste landscaping works at the Taroona Crescent boat ramp diversion. were undertaken.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 21 STORMWATER 2.3.2 Council has commenced flood modelling for Kingston WORKS DEPARTMENT Beach and other smaller catchments. The information from these studies will inform a series of Stormwater The Works Department is responsible for the Master Drainage Schemes for priority catchments. The construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, schemes will assist with the future management of reserves, tracks, halls and buildings, sports ovals and stormwater by identifying deficiencies in the stormwater stormwater systems. infrastructure system and recommending priority upgrades. This will be particularly important in the It is also responsible for the maintenance of Council’s future, as Council responds to other contributory factors vehicles, machinery and equipment. The focus of such as increased development and climate change. the Works Department is a schedule of maintenance activities and Capital Works projects. Council has continued to consider options for improving the environmental qualities of the stormwater outflows by improving wetlands, more controls on system outfalls KEY ACHIEVEMENTS and ensuring new developments apply environmentally sensitive stormwater systems. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND INITIATIVES In 2014/15, Council commenced or completed the Council has a proactive approach to occupational health following major stormwater projects: and safety and undertakes reviews of our work practices to ensure that timely, efficient and effective services are • Installation of a new stormwater line to mitigate being provided to the community. flooding issues on Coningham Road; A range of corporate and individual staff training • Coffee Creek wetland works; and programs were implemented during the financial year. • stormwater upgrades to mitigate flooding issues in Staff embraced the opportunity to improve current Illawarra Road and Suncoast Drive. skill bases and to learn new technology related to Local Government service delivery. With changing work practices, Council provided the PARKS, RESERVES AND BUILDINGS opportunity for employees to undertake new and Council manages a substantial portfolio of halls, sporting enhanced skills based training with formal qualifications facilities, reserves and playgrounds and needs to gained by a number of employees as the result. carefully prioritise works to make sure the best outcome is achieved for the community. WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY In 2014/15, Council undertook a number of projects including: The Works Department continues to implement the Safety Circle, Work Health and Safety (WHS) program. • Middleton Hall upgrade; Safety Circle is designed to build a positive WHS culture • Adventure Bay hall verandah replacement; by empowering each employee and leader to make their workplace healthy and safe. • installation of acoustic panels at Margate Hall; Specialist safety training has continued to be a priority to • playground upgrades for Blackmans Bay foreshore, ensure that Council is meeting its duty of care obligations Blackmans Bay Hall, Nolan Crescent and Donahue to all workers. Council’s WHS Advisor works with Gardens; Managers and Supervisors to ensure that all incidents • lighting for Sherburd oval; are reported, investigated and preventative actions implemented to minimise the risk of recurrence. • Kettering oval fence replacement; and • solar panels for the Twin Ovals pavilion building. INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTIONS Council undertakes a range of programmed inspections on assets such as sealed and gravel roads and ancillary infrastructure, bridges, footpaths, walkways and tracks, community halls and buildings, playgrounds, sports facilities and public recreation areas. These inspections assist with the prioritisation of repairs such as grading and potholing as well as ensuring public safety.
22 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 2.3.3 Upgrading Works ROADS AND BRIDGES • Replacement of isolated sections of kerb and channel in various locations. Council is responsible for approximately 523 kilometres • Replaced section of footpath on Maranoa Road, of road, of which 250 kilometres are sealed and 273 Kingston. kilometres unsealed. • Replaced sections of footpath due to trip hazards on There are 71 bridges in the road network and Redwood Road, Kingston. approximately 205 kilometres of footpaths. • Replaced and repaired stormwater side entry pits and In addition, Council maintains 257.7 kilometres of grates in various locations across the municipality. stormwater drainage systems that includes open drains, culverts, piped stormwater drains and pits. As part of the drainage system, Council has four gross pollutant Capital Works traps - one at Kingston Wetlands, two at Blackmans • Replaced Bruny Island Depot’s Workshop roof due to Bay Beach, and one at Thornbill Street, Kingston. These severe deterioration. collect rubbish washed into stormwater systems, which significantly prevents pollution entering the • Sealed entrance to the Bruny Island boat ramp at environment. Adventure Bay and the entrance to the Bruny Island black water dump site at the Bruny Works Depot. The Roads Unit prioritises maintenance, planning and upgrading of existing road networks and bridges. They • Upgraded stormwater at the Bruny Island Depot. identify, specify and administer Capital Works projects • Installed two sections of safety guard rail at for the construction of new assets. Projects may be Lighthouse Road Island and Adventure Bay Road, undertaken by external contractors or by Council’s own Bruny Island. workforce. • Upgraded stormwater on Taronga Road, Taroona. Council also undertakes crushing at Pybus Hill Quarry, Bruny Island every two years to fulfil maintenance • Road widening works completed on Brightwater requirements on Council roads. Road, Blackmans Bay. Three to four times a year Council cleans Captain Cook • Lined culvert system on Daly’s Road. Creek at Adventure Bay to alleviate flooding issues. • Road safety works undertaken on Tyndall Road. Five permanent employees are based at Bruny Island to • Turning circle installed on Palmers Road and maintain the roads and reserves on the Island. Bobs Road. • Shoulder widened on Brightwater Road. MAINTENANCE OF OUR ROADS • Sealed intersection implemented on Reachfar Road. Council continued to provide a high level of service on our extensive network of unsealed roads, using three main types of treatments. Grading only for roads requiring general correction, grade and gravel for pothole and/or rutting repair and gravel re-sheeting to replenish surfaces. The type and extent of work is based on need and priority. Council also undertakes general maintenance for the Department of State Growth on the Main Road, Bruny Island. A structured street-sweeping program is undertaken to keep stormwater pits free from debris. The Kingston central business district and major urban areas are swept weekly with all other areas swept on an as required basis.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 23 2.3.4 2.3.5 RECREATION AND HALLS AND BUILDINGS
RESERVES Council owns and maintains a wide range of public buildings and 14 community halls. Council maintains a number of buildings, reserves, sporting facilities, playgrounds and recreational The Reserves Unit manages these assets, which includes facilities. undertaking or coordinating regulatory and scheduled inspections of all facilities. In addition it assists Landcare groups operating throughout Kingborough. Scheduled maintenance activities are derived from inspection outcomes and are completed on a prioritised risk assessed basis. Council also undertakes non- MAINTENANCE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES programmed maintenance due to infrastructure failures or vandalism. Specific Capital Works are undertaken by A range of infrastructure was inspected and maintained Council while others are completed by way of external in accordance with specified safety standards with all contractors. playgrounds usually inspected on a weekly basis. All public toilets were cleaned as scheduled and daily and Council inspected and maintained all public halls and weekly rubbish collections across the municipality were buildings both internally and externally to agreed undertaken. Skate park maintenance was undertaken standards and specifications. Regulatory inspections routinely and inspected weekly. were completed in accordance with building compliance standards. Both programmed and non-programmed In addition, a significant proportion of the Reserves maintenance activities were completed on a prioritised Unit’s activities are associated with the maintenance and risk rated basis. A new playground has been built at of public reserves and grassed verge areas which are Burwood Drive and the Blackmans Bay Hall playground maintained in accordance with scheduled programs. was upgraded. Garden beds and street planting also formed part of a The following works have been undertaken: regular maintenance schedule. Tree trimming of roads and reserves is undertaken throughout the municipality, • external painting of Sandfly Hall; including Bruny Island. • internal painting of Snug Hall; and Reserve unit projects in 2014/15 also included the • kitchen upgrade for Taroona Community Hall. installation of a BBQ shelter and more camping sites at the Gordon Oval. Council maintains 13 ovals including the Twin Ovals complex and the external facilities within the broader Kingborough Sports Centre Precinct. Six staff members are based at the Twin Ovals and are responsible for maintaining Council’s sporting grounds. Many local football, soccer and cricket clubs, as well as a Little Athletics club, currently use Council’s ovals and facilities. Besides regular competitions, the Boys Under-17 National Championships and a Second 11 game were also played between Tasmania and New South Wales at the Twin Ovals.
TRACKS AND TRAILS There is an extensive network of tracks and trails within Kingborough including coastal trails, urban trails and natural bush land trails. The network provides access for a variety of experiences including walks, mountain bike riding and horse riding. Council’s very popular Kingborough’s Tracks brochure is available at the Civic Centre.
24 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 2.4 Financial Year Product In Transported to Copping KINGBOROUGH WASTE 2014 - 15 13,166.40 tonnes 10,022.30 tonnes SERVICES 2013 – 14 12,910.63 tonnes 9,469.02 tonnes 2012 – 13 12,426.14 tonnes 9,199.70 tonnes In 2011, Council established Kingborough Waste 2011 – 12 11,125.02 tonnes 9,268.37 tonnes Services (KWS) as a corporation, in accordance with the Section 21 of the Local Government Act 1993. KWS is responsible for operating the Barretta Waste To improve efficiencies and to cope with the increasing Management Facility (including the waste transfer volumes, the KWS Board and the Kingborough Council station, weighbridge and Re-Use Shop) and the Bruny have approved the purchase of a third compactor trailer. Island Waste Transfer Station. The Board has reviewed and approved the KWS In establishing KWS, Council determined that an communications plan and a Work Health and Safety independent Board would be appointed to manage Management System. A review was also undertaken of the company’s operations. The Board consists of two the current human resources policies and procedures independent non-executive directors, the Chair, Mr Peter after consultation with staff. These included the Code of Shelley and Independent non-executive Director, Ms Conduct, Workplace Behaviour Policy and Procedures, Joanna Orr and two Council staff (the Deputy General Counselling and Discipline Policy and Procedures, Manager and Executive Manager Engineering Services). Grievance Policy and Procedures and the IT Usage Policy. The Board meets bi-monthly and reports to Council’s The rehabilitation of the former landfill site at Barretta is Infrastructure and Recreational Services Committee on nearing completion. Further improvements to the Waste all operational and financial matters. Transfer station are also planned in the forthcoming KWS employs 11 permanent employees and four casual year, including an extension to the Re-Use Shop and the employees, who operate from the Barretta Waste Facility construction of a lunchroom and toilets for staff. Due to and one permanent employee, who operates the Bruny the change from a landfill site to a transfer facility, clean Island Waste Transfer Station. fill and concrete can no longer be utilised on site and clients are now charged the general waste rate of $74.70 per tonne for disposal. OPERATIONS In February 2015, Kingborough Waste Services took over KWS continues to operate on a model that seeks to the operations of the Bruny Island Transfer Station on maximise internal revenue from resource recovery, behalf of the Kingborough Council. The site is managed through the sale of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and by a KWS employee and is open four days per week. the sale of items via the Re-Use Shop. Planned improvements underway for the site include a The profit and loss statement for the 2014/15 financial new site shed and office, improved bathroom facilities, year shows an overall loss of $89,701 prior to any end- upgrading of the waste disposal bin surrounds and of-year adjustments. This is mainly due to the significant sealing of some sections of the recycling area. drop in scrap metal prices caused by the oversupply of iron ore throughout world markets and a previous underestimate of salary requirements in the budget. A major strength of the site is the effective operation of 2.5 the Re-Use Shop, which generates a large amount of the operations revenue. The average spend in the Re-Use COPPING REFUSE Shop has reached a record high of $11.68, with 22,395 DISPOSAL SITE sales recorded for the year achieving a total revenue of $261,483. Council has a 20 per cent ownership interest in the Copping Refuse Disposal Site Joint Authority. A new tender for the processing and removal of green waste has been advertised and approved for the period The Authority’s objectives include the management from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018. This will provide and operation of the refuse disposal site at Copping, in increased financial benefits to KWS and opportunities for accordance with the approved development proposal re-sale are currently being explored. and environmental management plan for the site. The total waste being received at Barretta is steadily increasing as shown in the following table.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 25 3. GOVERNANCE
Council is required to operate within the legislative framework established for local government in Tasmania. The Council is required to appoint a General Manager for a term not exceeding five years. The Local Government Act 1993 outlines the roles of the General Manager. In particular sections 62 and 63 details the functions and powers of the General Manager which, in essence, are to manage and direct the human and financial resources of the Council to achieve optimum use of the public monies and the most effective uses of the organisation’s business assets and human resources. The General Manager’s role is to make sure the Council is provided with professional advice and support in its strategic and policy making roles.
3.1 CONTRACTS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GOODS AND SERVICES
During the year, the public tender process was applied in all instances where the value of the works or goods was in excess of $100,000 (excluding GST), which is the amount prescribed in the Local Government (General) Regulations 2005.
CONTRACT PERIOD VALUE OF TENDER CONTRACTOR
Hazell Bros Group Pty Ltd Supply and Delivery of Red Gravel 10/14 – 06/16 $475,000.00 14 Farley Street, Derwent Park
Hazell Bros Group Pty Ltd Supply and Delivery of Aggregate 10/14 – 06/16 $100,000.00 14 Farley Street, Derwent Park Winning, Blending, Crushing, Fieldwicks Crushing and Screening Pty Ltd Screening & Stockpiling of Gravel on 12/14 – 08/16 $156,330.00 6184 Frankford Road, East Devonport Bruny Island Operation of Bruny Island Kingborough Waste Services Pty Ltd 01/15 – 01/20 $844,755.00 Waste Transfer Station 15 Channel Highway, Kingston
Cardio Equipment at Life Fitness Australia Pty Ltd 09/15 – 09/18 $122,867.00 Kingborough Sports Centre 50 Dunlop Road, Mulgrave, Victoria
Botanic Resources Kingston Beach Stage 4 06/15 – 08/15 $177,725.73 12 Kadina Road, Cambridge
Integrated Facility Solutions T/A Russell-Smith Kelvedon Oval Lighting Upgrade 09/14 – 03/15 $132,203.00 3 Burnett Street, North Hobart
Batchelor Civil Contracting Pty Ltd Coningham Stormwater Project Stage 1 04/15 – 07/15 $191,696.70 115 Browns Road, Kingston
Spectran Contracting Pty Ltd Sherburd Street Upgrade 02/15 – 06/15 $271,240.38 4-6 Birdwood Avenue, Moonah
Integrated Facility Solutions T/A Russell-Smith Sherburd Oval Lighting Upgrade 01/15 – 06/15 $152,574.00 3 Burnett Street, North Hobart
Batchelor Civil Contracting Pty Ltd Norwood Avenue Reconstruction 12/14 – 08/15 $694,385.69 115 Browns Road, Kingston
Protector Rail (Statewide Linemarking (Tas) Pty Ltd) Supply and Installation of Safety Barriers 03/15 – 06/15 $106,529.09 28 Jackson Street, Glenorchy
CMO Trading Pty Ltd T/A Acromat Retractable Seating at 04/15 – 10/15 $222,139.00 25 Manchester Street, Mile End South Kingborough Sports Centre South Australia
RCCC Civil Contracting Pty Ltd Flinders Avenue Reconstruction 03/15 – 08/15 $700,204.50 13 Ascot Drive, Huntingfield
Spectran Contracting Pty Ltd Demolition of Former KHS Site 10/14 – 08/15 $1,145,727.00 4-6 Birdwood Avenue, Moonah
26 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 3.2 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANTS
NAME AMOUNT DESCRIPTION Charitable Organisations $40,868 2014/15 Rates Remissions Economic Development $29,757 2014/15 Rates Remissions Dept Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment $25,213 Derwent Esturay Program Contribution Kingborough Community Enterprise Centre $25,000 Yearly Funding Installment Kingborough Bowls Club $18,436 Foregone Interest on Loan Channel Heritage Centre $10,000 2014/15 Grant Conservation Covenant $7,941 2014/15 Rates Remissions Taroona Bowls Club $5,624 Financial assistance with loan repayments Friends of North Bruny Inc. $5,000 Community Grant 2014/15 The Tasmanian Writers Centre $5,000 Community Grant 2014/15 Kingborough Little Athletics Centre Inc $4,500 Community Grant 2014/15 Scouts Australia - Tasmanian Branch $4,436 Community Grant 2014/15 Sandfly Recreation Reserve Committee $4,000 Community Grant 2014/15 Kingston Beach Sailing Club Inc $3,900 Community Grant 2014/15 Taroona High School $3,000 Community Grant 2014/15 Scouts Australia - Tasmanian Branch $2,790 Community Grant 2014/15 Kingston Beach Surf Lifesaving $2,500 Community Grant 2014/15 Kingston Boxing Club $2,200 Community Grant 2014/15 Taroona Primary School $2,000 Community Grant 2014/15 Community Organisations $1,860 2014/15 Rates Remissions Woodbridge Hall Management Committee $1,818 Community Grant 2014/15 Channel Regional Arts Group $1,710 Community Grant 2014/15 South Channel Ratepayers & Residents Association Inc $1,709 Community Grant 2014/15 Kingston Tennis Club $1,700 Community Grant 2014/15 Lions Club of Kingborough Inc $1,500 Kingborough Arts Prize Acqisition Lions Club of Kingborough Inc $1,500 Community Grant 2014/15 Kingborough District Cricket Club $1,500 Community Grant 2014/15 Rotary Club of Kingston $1,400 Community Grant 2014/15 Bruny Island Environment Network Inc $1,260 Community Grant 2014/15 University of Third Age Kingborough $1,000 Community Grant 2014/15 Kingborough Community Enterprise Centre $1,000 Community Grant 2014/15 Maranoa Heights Community Centre $1,000 Community Grant 2014/15 Kingston Croquet Club $900 Community Grant 2014/15 Taroona Tennis Club $578 Community Grant 2014/15 Woodbridge School $527 Donation - Ipad Project for School Friends of Adventure Bay Inc $500 Community Grant 2014/15 Koori Kids Pty Ltd $400 Donation - NAIDOC Week Bruny Island Primary Industry Group $364 Donation - 2015 Wood Chopping Carnival Bonnet Hill Safety Lane Action Group $328 Donation Woodbridge Hall Management Committee $234 Community Grant 2014/15 J Savage $200 Donation - National Futsal Team Calvin Christian School $200 School Citizenship Award Connor Greatbatch $200 Donation - Gap Medics Program
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 27 NAME AMOUNT DESCRIPTION Ethan Clements $200 Donation - International Youth Football Tournament Georgia Allen $200 Donation - Harvard National Model UN Conference Isabelle Dadswell $200 Donation - NTC Squad Football Fed Tas China Trip Jarrah Day $200 Donation - Junior World Orienteering Championship Jason Reid $200 Donation - National Representation Liam Quin $200 Contribution - World Underwater Hockey Championships St Aloysius Catholic College $200 School Citizenship Award Aiden Fenney $100 Donation - Aus Rugby Union Championship Blackmans Bay Primary School $100 School Citizenship Award Blake Sculthorpe $100 Donation - National Schools Futsal Championships Bruny Island District School $100 School Citizenship Award Caitlin Eaton $100 Donation - Australian Gymnastics Championship Ethan Brock $100 Donation - U15 National AFL Schoolboys Carnival Illawarra Primary School $100 School Citizenship Award James Belstead $100 Donation - National Swimming Kingston High School $100 School Citizenship Award Kingston Primary School $100 School Citizenship Award Lachlan Gadomski $100 Donation - U15 National AFL Schoolboys Carnival Margate Primary School $100 School Citizenship Award Ms Tara Johnson $100 Donation - Volleyball Championships Ryan Gale $100 Donation - U12 AFL National School Sports Sally Kovacic $100 Donation - State Representation Snug Primary School $100 School Citizenship Award Southern Christian College $100 School Citizenship Award Student Leadership Conference $100 Donation - Kingborough Student Participation Taroona High School $100 School Citizenship Award Taroona Primary School $100 School Citizenship Award Tim Belstead $100 Donation - 2014 School Sports Swimming Woodbridge School $100 School Citizenship Award Jordon Edwards $100 Donation - National Special Olypmics Aiden Fenney $100 Donation - National Rugby Jason Reid $100 Donation - National Special Olypmics Mrs Helen King $100 Donation - National School Cross Country Championships
$229,554
28 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 3.3 3.4 HUMAN RESOURCE SENIOR STAFF
POLICIES Section 72 of the Local Government Act 1993 requires that a statement be provided relating to the total Council has determined that it may satisfy itself annual remuneration paid to senior members of staff. that it is complying with Section 63(2) of the Local Government Act 1993 by ensuring that: The annual remuneration is: • the total of the salary payable; (1) all employees are appointed and promoted according to merit and without discrimination; and • employer superannuation contributions; • the value of private use of any motor vehicle; and (2) all employees receive fair and equitable treatment without discrimination. • any other benefits. For the purposes of this statement an arbitrary benefit The General Manager is to provide a formal statement value of $10,000 has been used for employees who have to the Council annually, to the effect that all necessary private use of a Council vehicle. In all instances these policies and procedures are in place to ensure vehicles are available for specific or ‘pooled’ use. compliance and that all staff are aware of equal opportunity requirements. The statement is to be incorporated into Council’s Annual Report. TOTAL REMUNERATION NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
The following statement was provided by the General $240,000 - $260,000 1 Manager to the Council at the Council Meeting held $220,000 - $240,000 - on 22 September 2014: “For the purposes of Section 63(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, I hereby advise $200,000 - $220,000 - Council that appropriate policies and procedures are in $180,000 - $200,000 - place to ensure that all employees are appointed and promoted according to merit and without discrimination; $160,000 - $180,000 1 all employees receive fair and equitable treatment $140,000 - $160,000 2 without discrimination and are made aware of equal opportunity requirements.” $120,000 - $140,000 2
3.5 PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES
The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002 provides a mechanism to manage and regulate disclosures made to and against a public body in the public interest. It also protects those who make bona fide disclosures. The Act applies to all public bodies including councils. The Tasmanian Act mirrors legislation in all other States and Territories dealing with the same issues. The Act is ultimately administered by the Ombudsman, who must report each year to Parliament on disclosures and outcomes. In compliance with the Act, Council has developed a policy and procedures to deal with such disclosures which may be obtained from Council’s website www.kingborough.tas.gov.au or at the Civic Centre. During the year no disclosure or allegation of corrupt conduct was made to Council which would meet the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2002 guidelines.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 29 Operational statistics reflecting core environmental health 3.6 activities undertaken during 2014/15 include: PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT ACTIVITY
Section 72(1)(ab) of the Local Government Act 1993 Registered food businesses 221 requires a statement of the Council’s goals and objectives in relation to public health activities to be included in the Annual Report. Registered temporary food businesses 224 Council’s public and environmental health functions are undertaken by the Environmental Health Unit; Notifiable disease notifications/ part of the Environmental Services Department. The 19 Unit’s organisational structure consists of a Manager investigations Environmental Services, Senior Environmental Health Vaccines administered at Council Officer, two Environmental Health Officers, and an immunisation clinics (including School 2731 Administration Officer. A Medical Officer of Health and Immunisation Program) two Nurse Immunisers are employed on a casual basis. Functions administered by the Unit in accordance with Registered public health risk activities 6 the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, Public Health Act 1997, Food Act 2003, Building Act 2000, Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act Registered water carters 8 1994, Burial and Cremation Act 2002 and other identified programs include:
• Food safety Licensed permanent places of assembly 55
• Notifiable diseases Licensed temporary places of assembly 17 • Immunisations
• Places of assembly Customer requests (public health/ 282 • Public health risk activities environmental nuisances)
• Unhealthy premises Food handlers attending Council- 123 coordinated workshops • Water quality including recreational, bathing and private water suppliers Recreational water samples 182 • Public health and environmental nuisances
• Public health education and promotion Special Plumbing Permits (on-site 71 wastewater) issued • Emergency management
• Climate change
• Onsite wastewater management
• Private burials
• Pollution (air, liquid and solid)
30 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 4. FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR – ANALYSIS OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
The Annual Financial Report for 30 June 2015 is The LTFP aims to improve Council’s overall financial attached as an Appendix to the Annual Report. sustainability into the future. The key principles underpinning the LTFP are: The Financial Report meets the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 and Australian Accounting • maintaining a fair and equitable rating structure; Standards, and has been audited by the Tasmanian Audit • maintaining current service levels; Office. • continuous improvement in Council’s financial When evaluating the financial performance of the performance, so as to achieve operating surpluses; Council, it’s important to distinguish between recurring income and expenditure versus capital income and • progressively increasing funding for asset expenditure, to get a true picture of the underlying maintenance and renewal; and financial performance. • continuous improvement in Council’s financial The Statement of Comprehensive Income shows an position. operating surplus for 2014/15 of $0.71 million, before The LTFP and LTAMP can be downloaded from Council’s other comprehensive income adjustments. If capital website www.kingborough.tas.gov.au or obtained from and non-recurring income of a net $2.07 million is the Civic Centre. eliminated, the underlying financial performance is a deficit of $1.37 million. The Statement of Financial Position at 30 June 2015 shows an increase in total assets from $580.8 million The results for the previous year 2013/14 show a deficit to $608.4 million. This increase was primarily due to a of $0.87 million based on the underlying financial revaluation of the Council’s property, infrastructure and performance. plant and equipment assets, which increased by $24.44 Council must continue to develop strategies to ensure million. depreciation is fully funded and break-even net operating The Statement of Cash Flows shows a cash increase of results are consistently achieved in future financial $2.21 million during 2014/15, increasing cash to $10.56 years. In November 2013, Council adopted an updated million. Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) and a Long Term Asset Management Plan (LTAMP). The LTFP covers a 10-year Cash from operating activities increased by $4.56 million planning horizon from 2013/14 to 2022/23, and is an over the previous year, cash outflows from investment important part of Council’s overall financial management activities was $1.07 million below 2013/14, and the level framework. The LTFP and LTAMP will be updated during of capital grants was $0.72 million above last year. 2015/16.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 31 APPENDIX I: ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
32 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 33
34 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 35 Kingborough Council Consolidated Financial Report Table of Contents
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT Consolidated Financial Statements Notes to Financial Statements
36 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Kingborough Council Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Financial Report Table of Contents For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT Budget Actual Actual Consolidated Financial Statements Note 2015 2015 2014 $'000 $'000 $'000 Income Recurrent Income Notes to Financial Statements 33,805 36,431 32,943 Capital Income Total income 34,315 36,433 34,885 Expenses Total expenses (35,680) (35,725) (33,889) Surplus / (deficit) (1,365) 708 996 Other comprehensive income Items that will not be reclassified to surplus or deficit Comprehensive result (1,365) 26,363 (21,042)
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 37 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Consolidated Statement of Financial Position For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 As at 30 June 2015 2015 2014 Inflows/ Inflows/ (Outflows) (Outflows) Note 2015 2014 Note $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Cash flows from operating activities
Assets Current assets Total current assets 11,900 9,533 Noncurrent assets Net cash provided by operating activities 8,250 3,690 Cash flows from investing activities Total noncurrent assets 596,499 571,293 Total assets 608,399 580,826 Net cash used in investing activities (6,760) (7,825)
Liabilities Cash flows from financing activities Current liabilities Net cash provided by financing activities 724 20 Total current liabilities 7,981 6,827 Noncurrent liabilities Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 10,557 8,343 Total noncurrent liabilities 609 531 Total liabilities 8,590 7,358
Net Assets 599,809 573,468
Equity Total Equity 599,809 573,468
38 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Consolidated Statement of Financial Position For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 As at 30 June 2015 2015 2014 Inflows/ Inflows/ (Outflows) (Outflows) Note 2015 2014 Note $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Cash flows from operating activities
Assets Current assets Total current assets 11,900 9,533 Noncurrent assets Net cash provided by operating activities 8,250 3,690 Cash flows from investing activities Total noncurrent assets 596,499 571,293 Total assets 608,399 580,826 Net cash used in investing activities (6,760) (7,825)
Liabilities Cash flows from financing activities Current liabilities Net cash provided by financing activities 724 20 Total current liabilities 7,981 6,827 Noncurrent liabilities Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 10,557 8,343 Total noncurrent liabilities 609 531 Total liabilities 8,590 7,358
Net Assets 599,809 573,468
Equity Total Equity 599,809 573,468
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 39 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Asset Accumulated Revaluation Fair Value Other Note Total Surplus Reserve Reserve Reserves 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Balance at the end of the financial year 599,809 249,303 363,391 (20,223) 7,339
Asset Accumulated Revaluation Fair Value Other Total Surplus Reserve Reserve Reserves 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Balance at the end of the financial year 573,468 249,483 338,493 (20,979) 6,471
40 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Introduction (a) Asset (b) Accumulated Revaluation Fair Value Other Note Total Surplus Reserve Reserve Reserves 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Note 1 Significant accounting policies
Statement of Compliance (a) Basis of accounting Balance at the end of the financial year 599,809 249,303 363,391 (20,223) 7,339 Asset Accumulated Revaluation Fair Value Other Total Surplus Reserve Reserve Reserves 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Balance at the end of the financial year 573,468 249,483 338,493 (20,979) 6,471
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 41 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
(a) Basis of accounting (con't)
(b) Adoption of New/Amended Accounting Standards
(i)
42 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
(a) Basis of accounting (con't) (b) Adoption of New/Amended Accounting Standards (cont)
(ii)
(iii) (b) Adoption of New/Amended Accounting Standards (iv) (i) (v) (vi)
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 43 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
(c) Pending Accounting Standards
(i)
(ii) (iii)
(iv)
(v) (d) Revenue recognition
44 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
(c) Pending Accounting Standards (d) Revenue recognition (con't) (i)
(ii) (iii) (iv)
(e) Expense recognition (v)
(f) Depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and equipment, infrastructure, and intangibles (d) Revenue recognition
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 45 2014/2015 Notes to the Financial Report ForNotes the Year to the Ended Financial 30 June Report 2015 For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Property Property Plant & Equipment Plant & Equipment Infrastructure Infrastructure (g) Repairs and maintenance (g) Repairs and maintenance (h) Finance costs (h) Finance costs (i) Recognition and measurement of assets (i) Recognition and measurement of assets Threshold Threshold($) ($) (i) Recognition and measurement of assets (cont) (i) Recognition and measurement of assets (cont) 46 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report ForNotes the Year to the Ended Financial 30 June Report 2015 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Property Property Plant & Equipment Plant & Equipment Infrastructure Infrastructure (j) Cash and cash equivalents (g) Repairs and maintenance (g) Repairs and maintenance (k) Trade and other receivables (h) Finance costs (h) Finance costs (l) Inventories (i) Recognition and measurement of assets (i) Recognition and measurement of assets (m) Financial assets (n) Investments in water corporation Threshold Threshold($) ($) (o) Investments (p) Accounting for investments in associates (q) Tender deposits (i) Recognition and measurement of assets (cont) (i) Recognition and measurement of assets (cont) (r) Employee benefits ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 47 Notes to the Financial Report ForNotes the Year to the Ended Financial 30 June Report 2015 For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
(s) Leases (s) Leases
(s) Leases (cont) (s) Leases (cont) 48 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report Notes to the Financial Report ForNotes the Year to the Ended Financial 30 June Report 2015 ForNotes the Year to the Ended Financial 30 June Report 2015 For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
(t) Allocation between current and noncurrent (t) Allocation between current and noncurrent (u) Web site costs (u) Web site costs (v) Taxation (v) Taxation (w) Impairment of assets (w) Impairment of assets (x) Demolition costs (x) Demolition costs (y) Rounding (y) Rounding (s) Leases (s) Leases (z) Financial guarantees (z) Financial guarantees (aa) Significant Business Activities (aa) Significant Business Activities (ab) Contingent assets, contingent liabilities and commitments (ab) Contingent assets, contingent liabilities and commitments
(s) Leases (cont) (ac) Budget (s) Leases (cont) (ac) Budget ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 49 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
(ad) Kingborough Waste Services
(ae) Change in Accounting Estimate
50 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report
For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 67 995 5,840 3,305 7,019 9,752 22,898 21,828 35,756 35,690 34,885 33,890 608,398 580,826
$'000 $'000
(ad) Kingborough Waste Services
2,892 2,550 21,965 20,843 18,294 19,073
181,745 112,541 $'000 $'000 Other Other (ae) Change in Accounting Estimate 2,132 2,768 5,455 1,919 2,713 5,455 $'000 $'000 0 0 131 524 148 638 $'000 $'000 1,636 6,124 1,597 6,369 80,401 76,377 $'000 $'000 4,276 5,525 4,033 5,728 58,657 59,355 $'000 $'000 94 87 1,672 1,788 1,449 1,646 $'000 $'000 Notes to the Financial Report Public Community Recreation Public Community Recreation For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 51 95 9,080 8,840 277,503 321,042 $'000 $'000 (604) (8,746) (197) (1,695) (4,772) (490) (795) 3,893 6,990 4,543 4,801 5,405 5,969 (3,096) (9,029) (116) (1,249) (4,488) (393) (636) $'000 $'000 Administration Transport Services Amenities & Culture Health WelfareAdministration Not Attributed Transport Total Services Amenities & Culture Health Welfare Not Attributed Total 2015 2014 Note 2 Functions/Activities of the Council (excluding Kingbor ough Waste Services*) (a) Revenues, expenses and assets have been attributed to the f ollowing functions. Details of those functions are set out in Note 2(b). REVENUES Rates & Levies Other Total EXPENSES Net Result ASSETS REVENUES Rates & Levies Other Total EXPENSES Net Result ASSETS Grants & Subsidies Grants & Subsidies
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 51 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 Note 2 Functions/Activities of Council (b) The activities of Council are categorised into the followi ng broad functions: Administration Transport Public Services Community Amenities Recreation & Culture Health Welfare Other Not Attributed
52 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $'000 $'000 Note 3 Rates and fire levies
Total rates 21,652 20,643
Total fire levies 1,245 1,186
Total rates and fire levies 22,898 21,828
Note 4 Statutory fees and fines
Total statutory fees and fines 1,716 1,375
Note 5 User fees
Total user fees 2,139 1,969
Note 6 Grants
(a) ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 53 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $'000 $'000 Total recurrent grants 5,118 2,876
(b) Capital grants received specifically for new or upgraded assets Total capital grants 722 429
Total Grants 5,840 3,305
Total 169 (73)
54 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $'000 $'000 (73) 141
Note 7 Contributions (a) Cash Total 512 821 (b) Nonmonetary assets Total 245 2,171
Total contributions 757 2,991
Note 8 Net gain/(loss) on disposal of property, infrastructure, plant and equipment (a) Total 460 397
Total 491 305
Net Gain (Loss) (31) 92
(b) Carrying amount of assets retired Total 956 899
Note 9 Other income Total other income 1,831 1,960
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 55 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $'000 $'000 Note 10 Investment revenue from water corporation Total investment revenue from water corporation 1,848 1,677
Note 11 Employee benefits
Total 13,541 12,233
Total employee benefits 13,223 11,882
Note 12 Materials and services
Total materials and services 9,409 9,639
Note 13 Depreciation and amortisation
6,969 6,931 Total depreciation and amortisation 6,977 6,938
Note 14 Other expenses and Levies to State Government
(a) Other expenses 56 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $'000 $'000 Total other expenses 4,841 4,248
(b) Levies to State Government 1,274 1,182
Note 15 Underlying result
708 996 (1,367) (868) Note 16 Investment in associates
Total 762 740
Note 17 Investment in water corporation ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 57 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $'000 $'000
Total investment in water corporation 91,508 90,752
Note 18 Cash and cash equivalents
Total cash and cash equivalents 10,557 8,343
8,644 7,569 1,913 774
Note 19 Trade and other receivables
Total 1,160 1,172
Note 20 Other assets
Total 183 19
58 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 21 (a) Property, infrastructure, plant and equipment 2015 2014 $'000 $'000 Summary 20,761 11,323
483,434 468,437 Total 504,195 479,760
Property Land 47,454 43,049 Land under roads 54,529 51,606
Total Land 101,983 94,655
Buildings 48,866 45,968
Total Property 150,849 140,622
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 59 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 21 (a) Property, infrastructure, plant and equipment (continued) 2015 2014 $'000 $'000 Plant and Equipment
Plant, machinery and equipment 4,149 3,827 Fixtures, fittings and furniture 89 111 Computers and telecommunications 305 304
Total Plant and Equipment 4,543 4,242
Infrastructure
Roads 258,981 246,949 Bridges 14,947 14,009 Drainage 58,657 55,825
Minor infrastructure 3,575 3,538
Total Infrastructure 336,160 320,321
Work in Progress 12,643 14,574
Total Property, Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment 504,195 479,760
60 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes toNotes the Financial to the Financial Report Report For the ForYear the Ended Year 30Ended June 30 2015 June 2015
Note 21 (a)Note 21Property, (a) Property, infrastructure, infrastructure, plant and plant equipment and equipment (continued) (continued)
Written WrittenImpairment Impairment Balance at Balance at RevaluationRevaluationDepreciationDepreciation down value down valuelosses losses Balance at Balance at beginning ofbeginning Acquisition of Acquisition increments increments and and of recognisedof recognised in in end of end of 2015 2015 financial yearfinancialof assetsyear of assets(decrements)(decrements)amortisationamortisation disposals disposalsprofit or lossprofit Transfersor loss Transfersfinancial yearfinancial year (note 27)(note 27)(note 13)(note 13) $'000 $'000$'000 $'000$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000$'000 $'000$'000 $'000$'000 $'000$'000 $'000 Total landTotal land 94,655 94,655 1,446 1,446 6,078 6,078 (340) (340) 144 144 101,983 101,983
Total buildingsTotal buildings 45,968 45,968 2,316 2,316 (698) (698) 1,279 1,279 48,866 48,866 Total propertyTotal property 140,623 140,623 1,446 1,446 8,394 8,394 (698) (698) (340) (340) 1,423 1,423 150,849 150,849
Total plantTotal and plant equipment and equipment 4,242 4,242 1,322 1,322 (870) (870) (151) (151) 4,543 4,543
Total infrastructureTotal infrastructure 320,321 320,321 92 92 16,503 16,503 (5,398) (5,398) (956) (956) 5,598 5,598 336,160 336,160
Total worksTotal in worksprogress in progress
Total property,Total property, infrastructure, infrastructure, plant and plant and equipmentequipment 479,759 479,759 7,951 7,951 24,897 24,897 (6,966) (6,966) (1,447) (1,447) 504,195 504,195
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 61 Notes to Notesthe Financial to the Financial Report Report For the YearFor theEnded Year 30 Ended June 201530 June 2015
Note 21 (a)NoteProperty, 21 (a) infrastructure,Property, infrastructure, plant and equipmentplant and equipment (continued) (continued)
Impairment Impairment Balance at Balance at Revaluation RevaluationDepreciation DepreciationWritten down Written losses down losses Balance at Balance at beginning of beginningAcquisition of ofAcquisition increments of incrementsand valueand of recognisedvalue of inrecognised in end of end of 2014 2014 financial yearfinancialassets year (decrements)assets (decrements)amortisation amortisationdisposals disposalsprofit or lossprofitTransfers or loss Transfersfinancial yearfinancial year (note 27) (note(note 27) 13) (note 13) $'000 $'000$'000 $'000$'000 $'000$'000 $'000$'000 $'000$'000 $'000$'000 $'000$'000 $'000 Total landTotal land 94,421 94,421 387 387 (153) (153) 94,655 94,655
Total buildingsTotal buildings 46,672 46,672 211 211 (13) (13)(682) (682) (221) (221) 45,968 45,968 Total propertyTotal property 141,093 141,093 598 598 (13) (13)(682) (682) (374) (374) 140,623 140,623
Total plantTotal and equipmentplant and equipment 4,065 4,065 1,171 1,171 (842) (842) (152) (152) 4,242 4,242
Total infrastructureTotal infrastructure 322,187 322,187 1,571 1,571 (154) (5,408) (154) (5,408) (677) (677) 2,802 2,802 320,321 320,321
Total worksTotal in progress works in progress
Total property,Total infrastructure,property, infrastructure, plant and plant and equipmentequipment 476,950 476,950 11,111 11,111 (167) (6,932) (167) (6,932) (1,203) (1,203) 479,760 479,760
62 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 21 Property, infrastructure, plant and equipment (continued) Fair Value Measurements
(b) Fair Value Hierarchy
As at 30 June 2015 Note Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Recurring fair value measurements
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 63 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 21 Property, infrastructure, plant and equipment (continued) Fair Value Measurements
(c) Highest and best use
(d) Valuation techniques and significant inputs used to derive fair values
Investment in water corporation
Land
Buildings
64 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 21 Property, infrastructure, plant and equipment (continued) Fair Value Measurements
Infrastructure assets
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 65 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
21 Property, infrastructure, plant and equipment (continued) Fair Value Measurements
(e) Changes in recurring level 3 fair value measurements
(f) Valuation processes
(g) Assets and liabilities not measured at fair value but for which fair value is disclosed
66 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $'000 $'000
Note 22 Intangible assets Total intangible assets 34 41
Note 23 Trade and other payables Total trade and other payables 4,338 2,623
Note 24 Trust funds and deposits Total trust funds and deposits 1,305 1,099
Note 25 Provisions Annual leave Long service Landfill Other Total leave restoration 2015 $ '000 $ '000 $ '000 $ '000 $ '000 898 1,517 479 53 2,947
2014 928 1,324 1,360 25 3,637
2015 2014 $'000 $'000 Provisions
Current 2,338 3,106 Noncurrent 609 531 Aggregate carrying amount of provisions: 2,947 3,637
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 67 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 2015 2014 Note 25 Provisions (Continued) $'000 $'000 2015 2014 Employee numbers
Barretta land fill remediation Note 26 Interestbearing loans and borrowings 2015 2014 $'000 $'000
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70 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL NotesNotes to the toFinancial the Financial Report Report For theFor Year the Ended Year Ended 30 June 30 2015June 2015
Note 27NoteReserves 27 Reserves (Continued) (Continued) 2015 2015 2014 2014 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Asset ReplacementAsset Replacement Reserves Reserves have been have established been established to provide to provide for the fororderly the orderly replacement replacement of plant, of vehicles, plant, vehicles, furniture furniture and and equipment.equipment. BalancesBalances at the end at the of theend year of the year 1,287 1,287 1,521 1,521
UnexpendedUnexpended Capital Capital Reserves Reserves are those are amounts those amounts that have that been have al beenlocated allocated to various to various capital capitalworks projects,works projects, but at the but reporting at the reporting date havedate not have yet notbeen yet expended. been expended. BalancesBalances at the end at the of theend year of the year 3,618 3,618 2,786 2,786
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 71 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $'000 $'000
Note 28 Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities to surplus (deficit)
Surplus/(Deficit)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 8,250 3,689
Note 29 Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
Total reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents 10,557 8,343
Note 30 Financing arrangements
72 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 73 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 32 Superannuation 2015 2014 $'000 $'000 Superannuation contributions paid:
74 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 32 Superannuation
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 75 NotesNotes to the to Financial the Financial Report Report For theFor Year the YearEnded Ended 30 June 30 June 2015 2015
Note 33Note Commitments 33 Commitments
2015 2015 2014 2014 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
76 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL NotesNotes to the to Financial the Financial Report Report For theFor Year the EndedYear Ended 30 June 30 2015June 2015
2015 2015 $'000 $'000 FutureFuture PeriodPeriod CommitmentCommitment
Note 34NoteContingent 34 Contingent liabilities liabilities
GuaranteesGuarantees for Loans for Loansto other to entities other entities
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 77 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 35 Financial Instruments (a) Accounting Policy, Terms and Conditions Recognised financial instruments Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables Other debtors
Financial Liabilities Trade and other payables
Interestbearing loans and borrowings
78 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 35 Financial instruments (continued)
(b) Interest Rate Risk
2015 Weighted Floating Fixed interest maturing in: average interest 1 year or Over 1 to 5 More than 5 Noninterest interest rate less years years bearing Total rate $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
2014 Weighted Floating Fixed interest maturing in: average interest 1 year or Over 1 to 5 More than 5 Noninterest interest rate less years years bearing Total rate $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 79 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 35 Financial Instruments (continued)
(c) Fair Values Total carrying amount as per Aggregate net fair value Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments 2015 2014 2015 2014 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
(d) Credit Risk
(e) Risks and mitigation
80 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 35 Financial Instruments (continued)
Credit quality of contractual financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired 2015 Total contractual financial assets 10,557 1,160 11,717
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 81 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 35 Financial Instruments (continued)
Credit quality of contractual financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired 2014 Total contractual financial assets 8,343 1,171 9,514
Ageing of Trade and Other Receivables 2015 2014 $'000 $'000
2015 6 mths 612 12 25 >5 Contracted Carrying or less months years years years Cash Flow Amount $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Total financial liabilities 5,643 5,643 5,643
82 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 35 Financial Instruments (continued)
2014 6 mths 612 12 25 >5 Contracted Carrying or less months years years years Cash Flow Amount $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Total financial liabilities 3,719 3,719 3,719
(f) Sensitivity disclosure analysis
Interest rate risk
2015 Financial assets: Financial liabilities:
2014 Financial assets: Financial liabilities:
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 83 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 35 Financial Instruments (continued)
(g) Fair Value Hierarchy
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 30Jun15
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 30Jun14
Reconciliation of Level 3 Fair Value Movements 2015 2014 Opening balance Closing balance 91,508 90,752
84 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 36 Auditor's remuneration 2015 2014 $'000 $'000 Note 37 Events occurring after balance date
Note 38 Related party transactions
(i) Responsible Persons Period of Appointment Councillors
2015 2014 Total Councillor Expenses and Allowances 567 462
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 85 Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 39 Special committees and other activities
Income Expenditure Cash $$ $
86 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 40 Significant Business Activities
Sports Centre 2015 2014 $'000 $'000
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 87 88 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 89 90 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Note 42 Material Budget Variations
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ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 91 APPENDIX II: PERFORMANCE MANAGER Page 1 of 10 Page Comment Ongoing activity in supporting the tourism marketing of the region. updated and reviewed been have structure Committee EM and Plan community of the health the support to programs of new a range developed has Centre KSC Fitness Locally. Love as Living initiatives such deliver to Club Rotary and Lions Kingborough with formed Partnerships partners. of community range a broad with engages Council basis. ongoing an on implemented Strategies service. the provide directly to continue to agreed Council and year the KFDC during reviewed Ongoing activity. Ongoing activity Not undertaken due to a lack of available resources of available a lack to due undertaken Not developed be to yet Plan Social developed be to yet Plan Social Status Attention Required Attention 0 0 0 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 YTD Target Result STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC Status 0 0 0 On Target 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual For the year ending 30/06/2015 the year For 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Result Target STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC % % % % % % % % % % % % UOM Freq. Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Description For the ending quarter For 30/06/2015 Deputy General Manager Deputy General marketing Trail Huon the support and Fund 4.2.3.1 tourism suitable and sufficient provide and program facilities, foreshore and marine (eg infrastructure areas, picnic parking, toilets, Services and Recreational Community Plan Management Emergency the Review 2.3.2.2 strategy response management risk incorporate to recommendations. of health provision Advocate for the 3.1.1.1 of a range through services and promotions initiatives. partnership in work to opportunities Identify 3.1.1.3 and activities provide to community the with lifestyle. a healthy encourage that programs to for Kingborough Plan a Social Develop 3.2.1.1 a comprehensive has Council ensure of the profile and needs of the understanding Kingborough community of community range a broad with Engage 3.2.1.2 to of Government, levels other including partners, foster community strengths and build community capacity ongoing the implement and Formulate 3.2.2.1 for Plan Social the in identified objectives Kingborough the in identified as actions Implement 3.2.2.2 Kingborough Positive Ageing Strategy, Youth & Trails Tracks and Plan Recreation Policy, Strategy. & Cultural Arts the and Strategy development, Plan Social the Through 3.2.3.1 for needs and issues social priority the identify Kingborough, and in collaboration with other to respond to strategies develop stakeholders, i these of the operations the support to Continue 3.2.4.1 Manor and Service Care Day Family Kingborough Centre Respite Gardens value and recognise that programs Promote 3.2.4.2 with people and aged the from contributions disabilities assist to program grants annual Provide an 3.2.7.1 of projects, operation and development the activities and programs
92 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Page 2 of 10 Page Comment Ongoing activity Ongoing activity Ongoing activity groups. community to provided applications grant with assistance and of support letters alerts, Grant developed. been has Plan Management Emergency A Kingborough Planning Management of Emergency part as Incorporated year. the during updated and reviewed structure Committee EM Ongoing activity Ongoing activity Plan. Recreation and Sport through Addressed Plan. Recreation and Sport through Addressed Ongoing activity Ongoing activity Ongoing activity Status Attention Required Attention 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 YTD Target Result STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC Status On Target 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual For the year ending 30/06/2015 the year For 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Result Target STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC % % % % % % % % % % % % % % UOM Freq. Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Description For the ending quarter For 30/06/2015 3.3.1.1 Continue to develop and implement implement and develop to Continue 3.3.1.1 and Plan Management Emergency Council's Plan Recovery Community facilities venues, multi-functional Promote 3.4.1.2 of events range for a diverse suitable space and cultures and ages for all activities and 3.2.7.2 Provide appropriate recognition for the work work for the recognition Provide appropriate 3.2.7.2 of volunteers in the community through the annual Volunteer and program Awards Day Australia events Recognition to assistance and Provide information 3.2.7.3 grant external access to how on groups community opportunities Kingborough the review to Continue 3.3.1.2 Management Emergency Health Environmental operational its incorporate and Sub-Plan requirements into the Kingborough Emergency Plan. Management Council's validate and develop to Continue 3.3.1.3 Flu Clinic Operations Sub-Plan for influenza DHHS by required as management pandemic Management Emergency an Co-ordinate 3.3.1.5 Council ensure to activities facilitate and Committee situations. for emergency readiness comprehensive to contribute and Review 3.3.2.2 collaboration in plans, management emergency area. municipal for the others, with Community and Police the on Participate 3.3.2.3 Group. Liaison to groups community and Police Work with 3.3.5.1 programs safety community implement and identify appropriate for the Kingborough municipal area. facilities of community Provide a network 3.4.1.1 of people reach easy within are that partnership in work to opportunities Identify 3.4.2.2 services recreational improve to community the with activities and activities of recreational Provide a range 3.4.2.3 of the needs reasonable the meet that services and community. of sport utilisation increase and Diversify 3.4.2.4 facilities. recreation and
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 93 Page 3 of 10 Page Comment Addressed through Kingborough Sport and Recreation Plan. Recreation and Sport Kingborough through Addressed Ongoing activity Ongoing activity Ongoing activity development. strategy in recognised is of education importance The Market. Sandfly the as such halls in activities new establish to provided Support these at endeavours artistic support to Hall Alonnah and Hall Bay Adventure Hall, Beach Kingston at made improvements Facility venues. Strategy Development & Cultural Arts the through Progressed Committee Advisory Access via the Progressed Committee established and subsequently disbanded having fulfilled its aims. its fulfilled having disbanded subsequently and established Committee Vocationally focussed programs provided at Yspace. at provided programs focussed Vocationally Regular communication is maintained with sport and recreation groups. recreation and sport with maintained is communication Regular programs LINC Kingston U3A to and provided Support programs. Hub Digital transfer to LINC Kingston to provided Support Support provided to Channel Heritage Centre and community groups seeking to promote local history. local promote to seeking groups community and Centre Heritage Channel to provided Support Status Attention Required Attention 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 YTD Target Result STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC Status On Target 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual For the year ending 30/06/2015 the year For 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Result Target STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % UOM Freq. Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Description For the ending quarter For 30/06/2015 3.4.4.4 Develop multi-use facilities within the the within facilities multi-use Develop 3.4.4.4 programs and facilities providing by area municipal ages of all for people accessible safe and are that abilities. and 3.4.4.2 Provide and promote appropriate sport, sport, appropriate promote Provide and 3.4.4.2 to programs and facilities leisure and recreation meet the changing needs of the community. improving and providing in Assist 3.4.4.3 encourage and programs and facilities recreational and informal structured, in participation increased recreation. passive 3.4.5.3 Work in partnership with government and and government with partnership Work in 3.4.5.3 non-government agencies on programs to support education the within remain to people young system. training and Advocate for educational 3.4.5.4 education accessible establish to providers programs in Kingborough. Advisory Cultural and Arts an Establish 3.5.1.2 and development the with assist to Committee strategy. of the implementation 3.4.3.2 Facilitate open communication and and communication open Facilitate 3.4.3.2 groups of stakeholder a range with collaboration needs leisure and recreational their to respect with of the objectives ongoing the Implement 3.4.3.3 Plan Master Complex Sports integral an as education Recognise 3.4.5.1 and development of community component strategies. relevant within incorporate of life principle the encourage and Promote 3.4.5.2 long learning within the community. facilities owned Council to access Facilitate 3.5.1.3 organisers. event by for use support to facilities to improvements Identify 3.5.1.4 activities. cultural and of arts conduct the organisations to Provide assistance 3.5.2.1 involved in the promotion of Kingborough’s cultural heritage. and of artistic range a wide support Actively 3.5.3.1 and initiatives community endeavours, creative build partnerships with relevant community groups. and accessible is facilities to access Ensure 3.5.3.2 community. of the members for all equitable
94 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Page 4 of 10 Page Comment Action completed as part of Kingborough Land Use Strategy and review of planning scheme of planning review and Use Strategy Land of Kingborough part as completed Action year 2014/15 of the end the at Minister the by declared was and prepared scheme planning Interim New Ongoing activity basis. ongoing an on occurs of strategies review and Implementation Committees. Advisory of Special a range and Committees Management Hall to basis ongoing an on provided Support tools engagement and consultation of made online being is use Increasing accurate be to known is it where Certificate on included Information Officer Compliance new employ to underway action and Department within place in System A wide range of community groups participated in events such as Love Living Locally and the Positive Ageing Expo Ageing Positive the and Locally Love as Living such events in participated groups of community range A wide necessary when to attended barriers with activity Ongoing Ongoing activity with action taken when necessary Investigations partly completed - influx of DAs prevented completion of DAs prevented influx - completed partly Investigations completion of DAs prevented influx - completed partly Investigations Status Attention Required Attention 75 75 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 YTD Target Result STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC Status 75 75 On Target 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual For the year ending 30/06/2015 the year For 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Result Target STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC % % % % % % % % % % % % % UOM Freq. Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Description For the ending quarter For 30/06/2015 4.1.1.1 Prepare a settlement strategy that provides provides that strategy a settlement Prepare 4.1.1.1 for the directions strategic necessary the Kingborough planning scheme - incorporating urban of areas protect to need the boundaries, growth Tasmanian the with collaboration In 4.1.2.1 Planning Commission and local government in southern Tasmania to prepare a new planning the update and review subsequently and - scheme planning scheme. 3.5.4.1 Seek participation from a wide range of range a wide from participation Seek 3.5.4.1 community groups in events and activities Council. by facilitated or conducted for contacts current and networks Maintain 3.5.4.3 community groups and organisations. for of strategies package a rolling Create 3.4.1.3 upgrade of Council public facilities (playgrounds, public toilets, community halls, marine structures, sporting grounds and facilities). of activities and operations the Support 1.1.1.2 Committees. Advisory and Special initiated Council for effective strategies appropriate Develop 1.6.2.1 public consultation processes through the Communication and Participation Community 1.2.1.3 and 1.1.1.4 Actions Strategies, Services Development coastal on information Incorporate 2.1.1.3 risks change climate to due vulnerability inundation 337 certificates on and audit to system a compliance Establish 2.6.2.2 conditions. permit development enforce spaces green the implement and Develop 2.7.3.1 strategy. management Open a Public implement and Develop 3.4.1.4 are there that ensuring Plan Master Space of usage strategic for the linkages appropriate venues. and facilities Council in participation to barriers Identify 3.4.4.1 to measures place in put and activities recreational these. reduce and alleviate of interpretation provide and protect Identify, 3.5.2.2 of historical facilities managed or owned Council significance.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 95 Page 5 of 10 Page Comment Compliance and enforcement activities improved and supported with appropriate material during the year. the during material appropriate with supported and improved activities enforcement and Compliance development scheme of planning part as regard this in out carried consultation Public Use Strategy Land Kingborough of the part as out Carried Ongoing activity with opportunities taken when appropriate regularly Website updated Community consultation conducted as part of preparing the new planning scheme year the during made improvements with activity Ongoing Climate Change Policy in place and Kingston Beach case study progressing study case Beach Kingston and place in Policy Change Climate Solar power initiatives occurring. initiatives power Solar accounting. emissions to regard with made been has progress however schedule Behind accounting of made emissions Progress management coastal and risk for bushfire required attention strategic Greater required. resourcing Greater principles. on made being progress Slow Status Attention Required Attention 80 75 75 75 75 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 YTD Target Result STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC Status 80 75 75 75 75 On Target 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual For the year ending 30/06/2015 the year For 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Result Target STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC % % % % % % % % % % % % % UOM Freq. Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Description For the ending quarter For 30/06/2015 4.1.4.1 Utilise the Pathway software to the the to software Pathway the Utilise 4.1.4.1 maximum extent within Council to ensure all staff are that and - met are requirements statutory out carry to qualified and trained appropriately 4.1.3.1 Develop a community consultation consultation a community Develop 4.1.3.1 policy/program that provides ongoing opportunities new strategy, settlement the on comment obtain to planning scheme, subsequent reviews of the planning scheme of internal package a coordinated Establish 4.1.5.1 illegal identify that systems compliance monitor information, public provide developments, existing permits and pursue potential prosecutions. identify to communities local with Consult 4.3.1.1 of character future desired the and values local local townships. for each plans precinct or structure Prepare 4.3.2.1 for strategy settlement a broader (within township future indicate that area) municipal the for local need the and directions development require appropriate, where and Encourage, 4.3.4.1 the construction of buildings that take into account energy safety, public conservation, heritage amenity. aesthetic and re-use water efficiency, Services Environmental change climate on Provide updates 2.1.1.4 and website Council's on programs and information the Kingborough Community Resilience website. improve to projects Implement 2.1.2.1 Kingborough’s corporate and community energy footprint carbon its reduce and efficiency Kingborough’s regarding progress Evaluate 2.1.2.2 targets. revised set and targets reduction emission emission regarding progress Evaluate 2.1.2.3 targets. revised set and targets reduction management risk in actions Implement 2.3.2.1 strategy. response a bushland implement and Develop 2.3.3.2 properties for Council strategy management 2.2.1.2 Implement Climate Change Adaptation Adaptation Change Climate Implement 2.2.1.2 Strategy. Response
96 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Page 6 of 10 Page Comment Participation in programs undertaken as they arise they as undertaken programs in Participation Undertaken and ongoing. NRM staffing structure changed in support. NRM programs via strategic undertaken being Programs implementation and development scheme planning interim in participation and planners with continues relationship Close NRM programs via strategic undertaken Being Ongoing NRM actions. Undertaken but little funding options available South) (NRM focus logistical project to change with Undertaken Strategic approach implemented via NRM program implemented approach Strategic Need for report to Council on expenditure principles and policy for accumulated funds for accumulated policy and principles expenditure on Council to Need for report Status Attention Required Attention 75 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 YTD Target Result STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC Status 75 On Target 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual For the year ending 30/06/2015 the year For 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Result Target STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC % % % % % % % % % % UOM Freq. Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Description For the ending quarter For 30/06/2015 2.5.3.1 Participate and be an active partner in in partner active an be and Participate 2.5.3.1 strategic NRM South programs, including Mountain Marine. to and use the improve Revise and 2.5.3.2 offset mechanisms. of vegetation implementation 2.4.2.3 Apply for funding programs as they come come they as programs for funding Apply 2.4.2.3 programs.. D'Entrecasteaux in assist to available Channel a D'Entrecasteaux Facilitate 2.4.3.1 working group with community, industry and inter- governmental participants. of health the enhance to actions Undertake 2.5.1.1 Kingborough's bushland areas and wildlife habitats 2.4.2.1 Implement programs to enhance the health health the enhance to programs Implement 2.4.2.1 and habitats marine and coastal of Kingborough’s waterways. bushland based community support Actively 2.5.2.1 care groups with for assistance opportunities Seek 2.5.3.3 and development program network area natural implementation. NRM technical and strategic Provide both 2.5.4.1 process approval development the into input the with for assistance opportunities Seek 2.5.5.3 implementation. and development program
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 97 Page 7 of 10 Page Comment Considered but little funding options available options funding little but Considered Being undertaken ongoing NRM by staff Trust Conservation Tasmanian with cooperation in undertaken being Program allows resourcing that extent the to undertaken Being Revision of targets and program will be needed as part of old Kingston High School site and Channel Highway redevelopment redevelopment Highway Channel and site School High Kingston of old part as needed be will program and of targets Revision initiatives relevance ongoing ensure to required be will updating and revision but Undertaken revision undertake to commissioned Consultant staff management weed by Undertaken review undertake to commissioned Consultant up followed and reported undertaken, routinely Being undertaken routinely Being Close relationship continues with planners and participation in interim planning scheme development and implementation and development scheme planning interim in participation and planners with continues relationship Close Being undertaken by stormwater staff stormwater by undertaken Being Compliance officer appointed and commences in September 2015. September in commences and appointed officer Compliance Progress made with strategic evaluation and modelling. and evaluation strategic with made Progress modelling. and evaluation strategic with made Progress stage this at undertaken research Background Project scoped and some willow management undertaken but full review not funded not review full but undertaken management willow some and scoped Project Status Attention Required Attention 25 75 75 75 50 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 YTD Target Result STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC Status 25 75 75 75 50 On Target 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual For the year ending 30/06/2015 the year For 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Result Target STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % UOM Freq. Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Description For the ending quarter For 30/06/2015 2.9.6.2 Provide support and up to date information information date to up and Provide support 2.9.6.2 community. the to management animal feral on 2.6.1.4 Obtain external funding to assist in water water in assist to funding external Obtain 2.6.1.4 available. become they as programs management and audit to system a compliance Establish 2.6.2.2 conditions. permit development enforce information date to up and Provide support 2.9.4.1 community. the to management weed on cat based community in participate Actively 2.9.6.1 control initiatives. 2.5.6.1 Provide both strategic and technical NRM technical and strategic Provide both 2.5.6.1 process. approval development the into input State of the provisions the Implement 2.6.1.1 approved. when Policy Stormwater Kingston the under projects Continue 2.6.1.2 Strategy. Stormwater Integrated Program Estuary Derwent the in Participate 2.6.1.3 monitoring stormwater and Taskforce Stormwater program. Creek Whitewater the Implement 2.6.3.2 Plan. Management River Browns the develop Further 2.6.3.3 Plan. Management Catchment and of strategy a review Undertake 2.9.1.2 actions. priority revised implement in identified actions priority Implement 2.9.2.1 strategy. and of strategy a review Undertake 2.9.2.2 actions. priority revised implement and food surveillance a targeted Undertake 3.1.2.4 report and program auditing food business public the proprietors, food business to outcomes and Council. immunisation implement and Coordinate 3.1.3.1 the with accordance in community for the programs Council Research Medical and Health National Immunisation Schedule. of climate impacts health public the Include 3.1.3.2 strategy. adaptation change climate the in change 2.6.3.1 Update and implement the North West North Bay the implement and Update 2.6.3.1 Plan. Management River Catchment
98 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Page 8 of 10 Page Comment Policies reviewed and submitted to Council as well as introduction of new policies to assist Council in its functions. its in Council assist to policies of new introduction as well as Council to submitted and reviewed Policies Being undertaken routinely only. areas for urban manner a structured in undertaken Being Discussions held with Southern Regional Councils on opportunities for resource sharing. applications. grant for community support and projects based for Council submitted applications Grant agencies. Commonwealth and State as well as parliamentarians Government Commonwealth and State both with liaised Actively obligations. statutory its meeting was Council ensure to Monitor making. decision in assist to Councillors to information improve to amended format Agenda monitored. practices making Decision Maintained membership of LGAT participating in various meetings throughout the year. Limited number of public forums conducted for specific local issues. No significant issues raised with Council by the community community the by Council with raised issues No significant issues. local for specific conducted forums of public number Limited that required public forums. planning. operational with assist to processes internal Reviewed for adoption. Plan Strategic of Council's review Commenced Actively participated in the Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority Status Attention Required Attention 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 YTD Target Result STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC Status On Target 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual For the year ending 30/06/2015 the year For 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Result Target STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC % % % % % % % % % % % % UOM Freq. Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Description For the ending quarter For 30/06/2015 1.5.2.1 Review and update governance and and governance update and Review 1.5.2.1 encompass to procedures and policies corporate changing legislative and statutory requirements. 1.3.1.2 Actively support the Local Government Government Local the support Actively 1.3.1.2 to commitment the and of Tasmania Association on Agreement Partnership Statewide the State the with Consultation and Communication Government. Compliance animal professional deliver to Continue 3.3.3.1 public conduct and services management the inform that programs awareness/education control. animal about community abatement hazard fire annual an Implement 3.3.3.2 and residents protects and educates that program of impact potential the from owners property wildfire. Governance Southern the in participate Actively 1.3.1.1 Tasmanian Councils Authority and support the of regional implementation and development strategies, including regional planning and development, sharing for resource opportunities Explore 1.3.2.1 relevant other and Councils other with initiatives. strategic key on organisations opportunities develop and research Actively 1.3.3.1 external obtaining and projects joint for initiating grants for programs of community benefit. and networks strong maintain and Develop 1.3.3.2 communication channels with other spheres of Government. local in meetings/forums public Conduct 1.4.3.2 of interest. issues local on focus that areas are requirements statutory all that Ensure 1.5.1.2 being met. making, decision on policies Maintain 1.5.3.1 arrangements of code conduct and ethics corporate values. core Plan Strategic the uphold which integrated an maintain and Develop 1.6.1.1 that process planning operational and strategic encourages and requirements legislative meets financial sustainability.
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 99 Page 9 of 10 Page Comment External funding sources sought for applicable projects such as development of former Kingston High School Site. School High Kingston of former development as such projects for applicable sought sources funding External Kingborough. within issues welfares social to relating agencies and politicians Commonwealth and State both with Liaison Kingborough. within development for business opportunities greater promote to Government State with Liaison Affordable housing policy not actively implemented State by Government within Kingborough. Continuing to take opportunities to promote. welfare social improve to levels Government Commonwealth and State both at community of Kingborough behalf on Advocacy within Kingborough. Risk management planning implemented into Council decision making processes including within Council meeting agenda reports members. elected assist to Affordable housing policy not actively implemented State by Government within Kingborough. Continuing to take opportunities to promote. community the how or program education of an appropriateness The run. been have programs education community No active strategy. management waste of a future part as considered be will programs recycling or waste in actively more involved be may of future the However, merits. their on treated are service recycling and garbage current the to for expansions requests Individual strategy management waste of the part as considered carefully more be to needs areas/suburbs other to services this increasing issues ofrelated access a number discussing productively been have and bi-monthly meet to continued has DAA Committee The including: disability parking accessibility mapping points recharge scooter signage crossings pedestrian via various or across access It has been an ongoing process to provide for better resource recovery from waste delivered to the Barretta Waste Transfer Waste Barretta Transfer the to delivered waste from recovery resource better for provide to process ongoing an been has It being offcuts timber year for this for example salvaged can materials other what at look to Staff continued have station. to be will intention the however delivered, total of 25% the around remains still waste diversion total The for sale. repackaged floor. walking the from divert to ability a greater provide will that truck pug for a third tender Tasmania Together project withdrawn by State Government. State by withdrawn project Together Tasmania Status Attention Required Attention 0 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 YTD Target Result STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC Status 0 On Target 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Actual For the year ending 30/06/2015 the year For 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Result Target STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC % % % % % % % % % % % % UOM Freq. Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Description For the ending quarter For 30/06/2015 3.2.3.2 Work in partnership with the State State the with partnership Work in 3.2.3.2 support to stakeholders other and Government issues of social range a broad with dealing policies 1.6.3.1 Ensure the goals and benchmarks of the of the benchmarks and goals the Ensure 1.6.3.1 incorporated are 2020 program Together Tasmania into the strategic planning process for the benefit of the Kingborough community. become they as programs for funding Apply 2.3.3.1 available. crisis and housing Advocate for affordable 3.2.5.1 need in for people accommodation work to for opportunities Look 3.2.5.2 and Departments Government with collaboratively improve to organisations based community other services within Kingborough. in principles safety and risk Incorporate 3.3.4.1 activities. and programs plans, strategies, Council of Department the with Collaborate 4.2.2.1 businesses new attract to Development Economic to Kingborough. State the with collaborate and Liaise 4.3.5.1 for affordable opportunities identify to Government housing within Kingborough. Services Engineering initiatives education community Improve 2.8.1.1 participation and recycling and garbage kerbside Expand 2.8.1.2 services at recovery resource increased Encourage 2.8.1.3 develop further and stations transfer waste recovery resource of a Disability operations the Facilitate 3.2.6.2 Committee. Advisory Access
100 ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL Page 10 of 10 Page Comment This is an ongoing action which monitors performance against agreed service levels defined in the Customer Service Charter and and Charter Service Customer the in defined levels service agreed against performance monitors which action ongoing an is This continual on being emphasis the with reviewed are processes and Systems Plan. Delivery Strategic the in defined actions limited and priorities competing by impacted been has areas some in levels service target achieve to ability The improvement. resourcing. In forward. moving focus of key areas identify to held workshop and undertaken been has Assessment Risk wide organisation An tested. be to yet is but developed been has Plan and Policy Framework, Continuity a Business addition Multiple information channels are employed to provide information to the community. These include internet, publications, news news publications, internet, include These community. the to information provide to employed are channels information Multiple Service. Relay National the and video conferencing media, social media, Status Attention Required Attention 100 100 100 Actual 100 100 100 YTD Target Result STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC Status On Target 100 100 100 Actual For the year ending 30/06/2015 the year For 100 100 100 Result Target STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN ACTION STRATEGIC % % % UOM Freq. Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Description For the ending quarter For 30/06/2015 Information Services Information service Council's evaluate and Monitor 1.1.2.1 of customer management the including standards requests in conjunction with Action 1.2. and information Council review Regularly 1.1.2.2 with those ensure to strategies service customer reasonable an access to able are needs special of level service. continuous facilitate which systems Develop 1.5.1.1 service and operations Council in improvement development the on focus a particular with delivery, management of risk
ANNUAL REPORT KINGBOROUGH COUNCIL 101 APPENDIX III: NATURE OF COMPLAINTS
NO. NATURE OF COMPLAINT RESPONSIBLE DEPT RECEIVED
Complaint regarding lack of response to tree 1 Environmental Health August 2014 removal request.
Complaint regarding lack of response to calls and 2 Engineering Services August 2014 emails regarding stormwater issue.
3 Behaviour of waste collectors. Engineering Services September 2014
4 Speed of waste collectors driving. Engineering Services October 2014
5 Spraying of verge causing damage. Works December 2014
Complaint regarding waste collectors turning in 6 Engineering Services March 2015 driveway and lack of response to telephone calls.
Complaint regarding lack of advertising for 7 Engineering Services April 2015 garbage collection changes over Easter.
Complaint regarding service provided by 8 Engineering Services April 2015 waste contractor.
Lack of response to tree removal request by 9 General Manager May 2015 email and letter.
Lack of information given regarding 10 Planning Services May 2015 development enquiry.
11 Behaviour of a staff member. Compliance June 2015
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