BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 1 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 20 JANUARY 2021 GENERAL MEETING AGENDA NOTICE OF MEETING Wednesday 26 May 2021 Barcaldine Council Chambers, 71 Ash Street, Barcaldine To be held at 8.00am Councillors Sean Dillon (Mayor) Dan Arthur Milynda Rogers (Deputy Mayor) Col Hansen Beccy Plumb Tom Gleeson Gary Peoples Officers Anna Scott (Chief Executive Officer) Brett Walsh (Deputy Chief Executive Officer) Damian Howard (District Manager – Alpha and Jericho) Paula Coulton (District Manager – Aramac and Muttaburra) Jenny Lawrence (District Manager – Barcaldine) Rick Rolfe (Chief Engineer) In Attendance Debbie Young (Minute Secretary) Jess Lipsett (Executive Support Officer) Deputations - Nil Please find attached the agenda for the General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 26 May 2021, at the Barcaldine Council Chambers, 71 Ash Street, Barcaldine commencing at 8.00am. Anna Scott Chief Executive Officer BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 2 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 BARCALDIINE REGIIONAL COUNCIIL Our Vision - Cohesive communities with exceptional lifestyle, opportunity, facilities and services. Our Mission - To provide excellence in local government through extraordinary service to our citizens. Table of Contents Page number Opening of Meeting Prayer Almighty God, We acknowledge that we have a responsibility to look after your creation, especially this region we call Barcaldine Regional Council. We are also conscious that our decisions are going to affect deeply the lives, land and property of the people we have come here to serve. Remind us to exercise respect for each of our fellow Councillors, staff and for the people of our region. Help us in this meeting to act wisely, justly and intelligently in all our deliberations. Thank you Lord for the privilege of both leading and serving and assist us to do these well. AMEN Condolences Apologies Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners Declarations of Prescribed Conflict of Interest Declarations of Declarable Conflicts of Interest BUSINESS 1. Confirmation of Minutes - General Meeting 21 April 2021 2. Petitions 3. Reports 3.1 Confidential Reports BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 3 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 3.2 Mayor 3.2.1 Information Report 4 3.3 Chief Executive Officer 3.3.1 Councillor Information Correspondence 6 3.3.2 Economic Development Report 11 3.3.3 Rescission of decision to decline a proposal to host the Outback 14 Queensland Masters on 2-3 July 2022 in Barcaldine 3.4 Deputy Chief Executive Officer 3.4.1 Planning and Development Report 16 3.4.2 Community Care Services Report 23 3.4.3 2021 Project Progress Report 32 3.4.4 Qld Audit Office Local Government Report 2020 36 3.4.5 Recovery Sub-Plan 39 3.4.6 Enterprise Risk Management Framework 96 3.4.7 Corporate Risk Register 110 3.5 Finance 3.5.1 Financial Report - May 2021 115 3.6 Chief Engineer 3.6.1 Works Report, Period – May 2021 123 3.7 District Manager – Alpha and Jericho 3.8 District Manager – Aramac and Muttaburra 3.8.1 Muttaburra Campdraft Association – Request for Sponsorship 127 3.8.2 Land Lease - Muttaburra 129 3.9 District Manager – Barcaldine 3.9.1 Request for Rates Exemption - Barcaldine RSL Sub Branch Inc. 131 3.10 Community Engagement Coordinator 3.10.1 Regional Arts Development Fund Application 132 3.10.2 Get Gardening Expo 133 3.11 Notice of Motion 4. Close of Meeting BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 4 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL For your own use: OFFICER REPORTS □ PCOI □ DCOI COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 26 May 2021 Item No: 3.2.1 SUBJECT HEADING: Mayor’s Information Report Author and Title: Cr Sean Dillon, Mayor CLASSIFICATION: (if confidential) Summary: From the Mayor, tabling his Information Report to Council for April 2021. Officer's Recommendation: That Council receives the report. TOPIC ACTIVITY Meetings Meeting to discuss tours in the Barcaldine Region Meetings with a number of Ministers associated with the Queensland Community Cabinet hosted in Longreach Attended Briefing on Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan Meeting with the Deputy Premier Attended Research Review Committee Accompanied Minister’s visit to Aramac and Barcaldine Vaccination rollout discussion with Mayors and Dr Jeannette Young, Chief Health Officer Attended RAPAD Board Meeting Attended Renewable Energy Meeting Attended LAWMAC Meeting Events Attended ANZAC Day services in Barcaldine Attended Tree of Knowledge Festival events Attended sod turning for a pool at Lake Dolly Attended opening of the new Heritage Workers Centre entrance building Attended Launch of Beef Corridors Event Budget Workshop Budget workshop scheduled for 25 May 2021 OUTWARDS CORRESPONDENCE DATE RECIPIENT SUBJECT 30 April 2021 Queensland Feral Pest Initiative Letter of Support Link to Corporate Plan Goal 1. Professional Governance Strategy 1.1 Financial Responsibility and Sustainability 1.1.1 Embrace professional business practices and responsible use of Council resources Strategy 1.2 Confident and Stable Leadership 1.1.3. Implement long term financial planning to reduce financial risks and ensure financial sustainability BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 5 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 Consultation (internal/external) - Nil Policy Implications - Nil Budget and Resource Implications - Nil Risk Implications - Low BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 6 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL For your own use: OFFICER REPORTS □ PCOI □ DCOI COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 26 May 2021 Item No: 3.3.1 SUBJECT HEADING: Councillor Information Correspondence Author and Title: Anna Scott, Chief Executive Officer CLASSIFICATION: (if confidential) Summary: From the Chief Executive Officer, tabling a list of significant and relevant correspondence for Councillor information. Officer's Recommendation: That Council receives the report. Background The following correspondence has been received up to 18 May 2021:- 1. Qld Local Government Grants Commission – Review of the methodology for the allocation of the Commonwealth Financial Assistance Grant. 2. Foreign Arrangements Scheme – Outline of Local Government obligations. 3. COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 – Temporary COVID safe measures for local governments. 4. Drought Communities Programme Extension – New Program end date of 30 June 2022. Link to Corporate Plan Goal 1. Professional Governance Strategy 1.2 Confident and Stable Leadership 1.2.1. Promote a high standard of corporate responsibility, transparency and accountability in decision making Strategy 1.4 Community Representation 1.4.1. Identify and advocate for key issues in each community Consultation (internal/external) Mayor Councillors Policy Implications Nil Budget and Resource Implications Nil Risk Implications Low BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 7 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 1. Qld Local Government Grants Commission – Review of the methodology for the allocation of the Commonwealth Financial Assistance Grant. BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 8 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 2. Foreign Arrangements Scheme – Outline of Local Government obligations. BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 9 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 3. COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 – Temporary COVID safe measures for local governments. BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 10 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 4. Drought Communities Programme Extension – New Program end date of 30 June 2022. BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 11 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL OFFICER REPORTS COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 26 May 2021 Item No: 3.3.2 SUBJECT HEADING: Economic Development Report Author and Title: Anna Scott, Chief Executive Officer CLASSIFICATION: (if confidential) Summary: From the Chief Executive Officer, tabling the monthly Economic Development Report. Officer's Recommendation: That Council receives the report. Background The monthly progress report on the economic development projects that Council is pursuing is attached below. Link to Corporate Plan Goal 2. Our Local Economy Strategy 2.5. Business Investment 2.5.1. Actively seek new business, investment, population and employment opportunities for our Region Consultation (internal/external) Deputy Chief Executive Officer RAPAD Senior Regional Development Manager Policy Implications Nil Budget and Resource Implications As per each proposal budget. Risk Implications Potential new Council investment required BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 12 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 13 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL PAGE 14 AGENDA FOR GENERAL MEETING 26 MAY 2021 BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL For your own use: OFFICER REPORTS □ PCOI □ DCOI COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 26 May 2021 Item No: 3.3.3 SUBJECT HEADING: Repeal of decision to decline a proposal to host the Outback Queensland Masters on 2-3 July 2022 in Barcaldine Author and Title: Anna Scott, Chief Executive Officer CLASSIFICATION: (if confidential) Summary: From the Chief Executive Officer, submitting a proposal to repeal a previous decision to decline a proposal to host the Outback Queensland Masters in Barcaldine on 2-3 July 2022. Motion: That Council repeal resolution 2021/03/117 and accept the proposal to host the Outback Queensland Masters on 2–3 July 2022 in Barcaldine at a cost of $20,000. Background Council was presented with a proposal from Golf Australia to be a host town for the 2022 Outback