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July 2018 Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE TORRES SHIRE COUNCIL HELD IN THE SHIRE OFFICES, DOUGLAS STREET, THURSDAY ISLAND ON TUESDAY, 17 JULY 2018 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRESENT Mayor Vonda Malone, (Chair) Deputy Mayor Yen Loban, Cr. John Abednego, Cr. Gabriel Bani, Cr. Thomas Loban (late arrival), Dalassa Yorkston (Chief Executive Officer), Richard McKeown (Director Engineering and Infrastructure Services) Colin Duffy (Acting Director Corporate and Community Services) and Nola Ward Page (Minute Secretary) The meeting opened with a prayer by Cr. Bani at 9.10am. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mayor Malone acknowledged the traditional owners of the Kaurareg people and all Torres Strait island elders both past and present. CONDOLENCE A minute silence was held for those who have recently passed away. Mrs Nita Larry (nee Elu) Mr Alfred Sailor Mr Norman Savage Mr Tim Baxter DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT Deputy Mayor Loban In Committee – Tender 01/2018 Inter Island Travel 2018-2019 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Min. 18/7/1 Moved Cr. Abednego, Seconded Deputy Mayor Loban “That Council receive the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting 26 June 2018 and confirm as a true and correct records of the proceedings.” Carried Min. 18/7/2 Moved Deputy Mayor Loban, Seconded Cr. Abednego “That Council receive the Minutes of the Special Meeting 27 June 2018 and confirm as a true and correct records of the proceedings.” Carried BUSINESS ARISING AND MATTERS FOR ACTION FROM PREVIOUS MEETING CEO referred to the ‘Matters for Action following a Council Meeting’ document for the month of June 2018 provided to Councillors with updated information. Business Arising and Matters for Action from previous Meeting Thursday Island Cemetery - Building Cr. Abednego requested an update on situation of old building and new building DEIS responded new building all set to move in A/DCCS responded no legal proceedings in place regarding lease Section 1 - Chief Executive Officer Report Dalassa Yorkston offered her apology for not being able to attend the LGAQ Indigenous Roadshow being held in Sydney on 19-20 July 2018 and arrangements are being made for Deputy Mayor Loban to attend in her place with Cr. Loban. General Business DEIS gave an update on NDRRA funded projects. Attendance: Cr. Thomas Loban arrived at the meeting at 9.30am. COUNCIL MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING 17 JULY 2018 1 REPORT FROM MAYOR Acknowledgement to the traditional owners of Kaiwalagal and of the Torres Strait & elders past and present PURPOSE To provide an update on representations undertaken by Mayor Vonda Malone for the period 26 June – 15 July 2018. Ministerial Visit - The Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe, Minister for Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs - 27 June, 2018 Torres Shire Council (TSC) made deputations with Minister Stirling Hinchliffe during his visit to the region. Minister Hinchcliffe has initiated a tour of all Councils to provide direct advice on the Belcarra Report. Councillors have been briefed about the report and new legislative reforms resulting from the Crime and Corruption Commission’s (CCC) Belcarra recommendations. The report outlines a number of recommendations to improve the equity, integrity and accountability of Qld local governments. Ministerial Visit - The Hon. Shannon Fentiman, Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development and Torres Strait Ministerial Champion – 28 June, 2018 Minister Shannon Fentiman visited the region in her new portfolio. I was able to accompany her to the Thursday Island TAFE Campus where she engaged with the students undertaking various studies locally. Ministerial Visit - State Shadow Minister’s Stephen Bennett MP and Michael Hart MP – 29 June, 2018 Council was able to welcome two State Shadow Minister’s Stephen Bennett MP who holds the portfolio of Child Safety, Youth and Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence and Veterans and Michael Hart MP, Shadow Minister for Housing and Public Works, Energy, Innovation and the Digital Economy during their familiarisation visit. During deputations TSC tabled the unique issues faced by TSC including housing, social and economic impact of current government service delivery model on residents and future growth opportunities including the expansion of the Horn Island International Airport and the Tourism Hub Both Shadow Ministers had a particular interest in the Horn Island Affordable Housing Project and were able to visit the allocated site. Indigenous Reference Group Meeting for the Ministerial Forum on Developing Northern Australia, Cairns- 5- 6 July, 2018 The recent Indigenous Reference Group Meeting (IRG) gave the opportunity for members to regroup and reflect on the outcome of the Ministerial Forum on Northern Development held in April, 2018. IRG tabled 16 recommendations to the Ministerial Forum focussing on enabling greater engagement and economic advancement of Indigenous people in the Northern Australia agenda. Mr Allen Cunneen from the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Partnerships (DATSIP) is leading the Queensland Government response. There are a series of work planned in the lead up to the 3rd Ministerial Forum on Northern Development in November 2018. National NAIDOC Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Conference, Sydney – 11-12 July 2018 I attended the National NAIDOC Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Conference as a keynote speaker. Over the two day event we were inspired by the many experienced and strong Indigenous women, with a line-up of the best in the country including: . Dr June Oscar, AO – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner . Linda Burney, MP – Member for Barton, Australian Labor Party . Dr Jackie Huggins – Co-Chair National Congress of Australia . Terri Janke – Solicitor and Director of Terri Janke and Company . Kerrie Tim – Former Chief of Staff to Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs . The Hon. Cynthia Lui – Member of Cook . Pat Anderson, AO – Chairperson, Lowitja Institute . Dr Anne Martin – Former Co-Chair National NAIDOC Committee . Dr Anitta Heiss – Australian Author and Presenter With the support of Minister Fentiman, Torres Strait Ministerial Champion I secured funding through the Department of Communities and the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnership (DATSIP) to enable four additional Torres Strait women to accompany me to the conference. Delegates from the Torres Strait Island Regional Council were also in attendance. I wish to thank Minister Fentiman and the Department of Communities and DATSIP for their contribution. Note: My representation for NAIDOC events during NAIDOC week was covered by the NAIDOC event coordinators. COUNCIL MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING 17 JULY 2018 2 REPORT FROM MAYOR (cont’d) Other Representations 1. The Hon. Shannon Fentiman, Ministerial Visit Dinner – 26 June, 2018. 2. The Hon. Sterling Hinchcliffe and The Hon. Shannon Fentiman, Ministerial Visit Dinner – 27 June, 2018. 3. NAIDOC Corporate Breakfast, Cairns – 10 July, 2018 4. Presenter, NAIDOC Panel Discussion, James Cook University, Cairns – 10 July, 2018 5. Presenter, National Press Club, Sydney – 12 July, 2018. 6. Interview, The Point, NITV – National NAIDOC Celebration Special Broadcast, Sydney – 12 July, 2018. 7. Luncheon with Mayor of Randwick City Council, Cr. Lindsay Shurey, Gary Ella, Council’s Coordinator Community Development and Noeleen Timery, Chairperson La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council. 8. Co-Presenter with General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia of the Elder of the Year (Male) award to Mr Russell Taylor - National NAIDOC Ball 2018 Theme: ‘Because of Her: We Can’, Sydney – 13 July, 2018 RECOMMENDATION That Council notes this brief. Min. 18/7/3 Moved Cr. Abednego, Seconded Cr. Loban “That the Mayor’s Report be received.” Carried Comments from: Deputy Mayor Loban Congratulated TSC on the successful NAIDOC march and NAIDOC Awards events. Cr. Bani Update on the Festival Indigenous Advisory Committee on the Winds of Zenadth Festival arrangements. Cr. Loban Asked DEIS for information on concept plan of the beautification of Cook Esplanade. Commended staff and team on the successful NAIDOC events. Cr. Abednego Advised the residents of Rosehill and other locals used the ZarZar Shed for the screening of Game 2 and 3 of the State of Origin and used their own generators to produce lighting. Requested that permanent lighting be established at this community facility. This year’s NAIDOC march was focused on female “Because of Her, We Can” and suggested TSC in partnership with Relationship Australia, Community Justice, Ker Kar Bau and Magistrate Court a need is required to focus on support for males. Mayor Malone Congratulated the CEO and her team on coordinating the successful NAIDOC events. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned for Morning Tea at 10.10am and resumed at 10.30am. 1. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT Governor-General of Australia visit to Torres Shire – His Excellency Governor- General Cosgrove and her Excellency Lady Cosgrove Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove are planning a visit to Torres Shire from Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 August 2018. Their visit is part of the Governor-Generals broader and ongoing outreach and engagement with regional Australia. On current planning, the Vice Regal delegation (Their Excellencies will be accompanied by
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