SHIRE OF LEONORA NOTICE OF AN ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING HELD IN SHIRE CHAMBERS, LEONORA ON TUESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 2017 COMMENCING AT 9:35 AM - 1 - 1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING / ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VISITORS / FINANCIAL INTEREST DISCLOSURE 1.1 Cr PJ Craig declared the meeting open at 9.35am, and then vacated the chair. 1.2 Swearing in of newly elected Members Chief Executive Officer, Mr JG Epis called upon successful candidates to be sworn in, with Cr P J Craig in attendance to witness the proceedings and declarations. Councillors were sworn in the following order: Richard Cotterill, witnessed by Cr P J Craig Larnie Petersen, witnessed by Cr P J Craig Alex Taylor, witnessed by Cr P J Craig Alexis Moore, witnessed by Cr P J Craig Felicity Harris, witnessed by Cr P J Craig 1.3 Elections 1.3.1 President Mr J G Epis advised of the nominations received for the office of President One nomination received from Cr P J Craig Mr J G Epis called for any further nominations There being no further nominations, Cr P J Craig was declared elected (unopposed) as President. Cr P J Craig was sworn in as President, witnessed by CEO Mr J G Epis Cr P J Craig assumed the chair. 1.3.2 Deputy President Cr P J Craig advised of the nominations received for the office of Deputy President. One nomination received from Cr R A Norrie Cr P J Craig called for any further nominations There being no further nominations, Cr R A Norrie was declared elected (unopposed) as Deputy President. Cr R A Norrie was sworn in as Deputy President, witnessed by Shire President, Cr P J Craig 1.3.3 WALGA State Council Delegations Mr JG Epis advised that previously, zone delegates for WALGA Goldfields Esperance Zone have been the Shire President, and Chief Executive Officer. In the absence of the Shire President, the Deputy President would attend and assume voting rights, and in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer would attend and assume voting rights. New delegations to the zone need to be advised as soon as practicable. It was agreed that zone delegations will continue as per previous arrangement noted above. - 2 - 1.4 Visitors or members of the public in attendance Mr Jarrod Lucas and Mr Nathan Morris from Australian Broadcasting Corporation present as observers 1.5 Financial Interests Disclosure Nil 2.0 DISCLAIMER NOTICE 3.0 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE / APOLOGIES / LEAVE OF ABSENCE 3.1 Present President PJ Craig Deputy President RA Norrie Councillors RM Cotterill LR Petersen AE Taylor AM Moore F Harris Chief Executive Officer JG Epis Environmental Health Officer/Building Surveyor D Hadden (From 10:55am–11:40am) Visitors J Lucas – ABC (From 9:35am–10:30am) N Morris – ABC (From 9:35am–10:30am) G Dwyer – Shire President – Shire of Menzies – from 10:45am 3.2 Apologies Deputy Chief Executive Officer T Browning 3.3 Leave Of Absence (Previously Approved) Nil 4.0 RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE Nil 5.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Nil 6.0 APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE Nil 7.0 PETTITIONS / DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS Nil 8.0 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS Moved Cr RA Norrie, Seconded Cr AE Taylor that the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 17th October, 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. CARRIED (7 VOTES TO 0) - 3 - 9.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PRESIDING MEMBER WITHOUT DISCUSSION Goldfields Tourism Network Shire President advised having attended the Annual General Meeting in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Tuesday 31st October, 2017 with executive positions having been filled by the following: Chairperson – Cr Graham Harris (Shire of Wiluna) Vice Chairperson – Cr Sherryl Botting (Shire of Coolgardie) Secretary – Cr Ross Norrie (Shire of Leonora) Treasurer – Cr Peter Craig (Shire of Leonora) 2017 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards Shire President advised having attended the Awards Night in Perth on the 11th November, 2017. It had earlier been announced that the Golden Quest Discovery Trail was a nominee having been nominated for two categories, Tourism Attractions and Cultural Tourism. Unfortunately, the Awards went elsewhere. Kalgoorlie – Vicious Storm Shire President advised that man power and machinery had been dispatched to Kalgoorlie-Boulder to assist with the ongoing restoration effort following the severe storm on Saturday 18th November, 2017 Local Government Elections Shire President Congratulated Councillors Lexi Moore and Fifi Harris for having been elected as new Councillors following recent local government elections. Councillors Larnie Petersen, Richard Cotterill and Alex Taylor were also congratulated in retaining their seats. - 4 - 10.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS 10.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 10.1(A) INTERPRETATION STRATEGY SUBMISSION TO: Meeting of Council Meeting Date: 21st November, 2017 AGENDA REFERENCE: 10.1 (A) NOV 17 SUBJECT: Interpretation Strategy LOCATION / ADDRESS: Leonora NAME OF APPLICANT: Shire of Leonora FILE REFERENCE: Strategic Business Plans 9.13 AUTHOR, DISCLOSURE OF ANY INTEREST AND DATE OF REPORT NAME: James Gregory Epis OFFICER: Chief Executive Officer INTEREST DISCLOSURE: Nil DATE: 19th October, 2017 BACKGROUND Hocking Heritage Studio, together with Creative Spaces, were appointed by the Shire of Leonora to prepare an Interpretation Strategy for the former mining settlements that existed within the Shire. Interpretation plans have previously been prepared for the Gwalia settlement which included the Gwalia Museum site. Interpretation plans have not previously been prepared for any other former mining site within the Shire. This strategy aims to provide the direction for comprehensive and coherent interpretation of the mining story across the Shire of Leonora. Gwalia has long since been recognised as being a place of historic significance, demonstrated in its entry into the State Register as well as being appreciated by the local Leonora community. Agnew, Malcolm and Lawlers have been recognised to a lesser extent but have all played a valuable role in the development of mining in the area which continues into the present day and the establishment and continuance of Leonora as the key settlement in the region. The aim of the interpretation strategy and its implementation is to develop a greater understanding and appreciation for these places and how a lack of physical fabric does not equate to a lack of heritage significance. Whilst Gwalia is recognised as the jewel of the local mining history, the hidden stories of Agnew, Malcolm and Lawlers play a key role in the story of the Shire. Although the interpretation aims to create a greater appreciation for these sites, it is essential that the heritage values and significant extant fabric are protected, conserved, enhanced and sustained. STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT Section 3.1 of the Local Government Act 1995 states that “The general function of a Local Government is to provide for the good government of persons in its district”. POLICY IMPLICATIONS There are no policy implications resulting in the recommendation of this report. - 5 - FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Costs associated with the preparation of the strategy were satisfied during the 2016/2017 financial year STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS Communication and interpretation are essential elements of the conservation process. As important as authentic restoration and regular maintenance, the active interpretation of the identified heritage values across the Shire of Leonora supports community recognition and understanding of the heritage significance. In recent years, the importance of an inclusive approach to interpretation as part of the conservation process has been recognised and incorporated into key guiding conservation advice including the ICOMOS Burra Charter. The Burra Charter defines interpretation as ‘all the ways of presenting the cultural significance of the place. Interpretation may be a combination of the treatment of the fabric (maintenance, restoration or reconstruction), the use of and activities at the place, and the use of introduced material’. Article 24.1 of the Burra Charter further emphasises that significant associations between people and place should be respected, retained and not obscured. Opportunities for interpretation should be investigated and implemented. Interpretation assists in communicating the cultural heritage significance of a place, especially in places where it is not so readily visible or apparent such as the deserted townsites of Agnew, Malcolm and Lawlers. Interpretation at these places should enhance and develop understanding and enjoyment as well as being culturally appropriate. RECOMMENDATIONS That the Shire of Leonora Interpretation Strategy dated October, 2017, and as presented, be formally adopted. VOTING REQUIREMENT Simple majority required. COUNCIL DECISION Moved Cr RA Norrie, Seconded Cr LR Petersen that the Shire of Leonora Interpretation Strategy dated October, 2017, and as presented, be formally adopted. CARRIED (7 VOTES TO 0) - 6 - Shire of Leonora Interpretation Strategy Report Prepared for Shire of Leonora By Hocking Heritage Studio October 2017 - 7 - Cover Image: Gwalia Looking Towards Sons of Gwalia Courtesy SLWA, slwa_b3104327_16 Copyright This report is copyright to Shire of Leonora and Hocking Planning & Architecture Pty Ltd, trading as Hocking Heritage Studio and Creative Spaces. This report cannot be reproduced, in whole or in part, for any purposes apart from those permitted under the Copyright Act or use for professional or financial benefit by other professional consultants and / or building trade contractors without prior approval of Shire of Leonora and Hocking Heritage Studio and Creative Spaces. HHS Job No. 2017-24 Rev No Author Reviewer Date Gemma Smith A Elaine Labuschagne 8 June 2017 Prue Griffin B Gemma Smith Elaine Labuschagne 14 September 2017 C Gemma Smith Elaine Labuschagne 6 October 2017 - 8 - Executive Summary Interpretation plays an essential role in the conservation and presentation of heritage places. It is defined in the Burra Charter as ‘all the ways of presenting the cultural significance of a place’ and ‘may be a combination of the treatment of the fabric eg.