Ordinary Council: Minutes

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Shire of Esperance

 

Ordinary Council

Tuesday 28 August 2018

MINUTES

 

 

 


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DISCLAIMER

 

No responsibility whatsoever is implied or accepted by the Shire of Esperance for any act, omission or statement or intimation occurring during Council or Committee meetings. The Shire of Esperance disclaims any liability for any loss whatsoever and howsoever caused arising out of reliance by any person or legal entity on any such act, omission or statement or intimation occurring during Council or Committee meetings. Any person or legal entity who acts or fails to act in reliance upon any statement, act or omission made in a Council or Committee meeting does so at that person’s or legal entity’s own risk.

 

In particular and without derogating in any way from the broad disclaimer above, in any discussion regarding any planning application or application for a licence, any statement or intimation of approval made by a member or officer of the Shire of Esperance during the course of any meeting is not intended to be and is not to be taken as notice of approval from the Shire of Esperance. The Shire of Esperance warns that anyone who has any application lodged with the Shire of Esperance must obtain and should only rely on written confirmation of the outcome of the application, and any conditions attaching to the decision made by the Shire of Esperance in respect of the application.

 

 

 

ETHICAL DECISION MAKING AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

Council is committed to a code of conduct and all decisions are based on an honest assessment of the issue, ethical decision-making and personal integrity. Councillors and staff adhere to the statutory requirements to declare financial, proximity and impartiality interests and once declared follow the legislation as required.

      

ATTACHMENTS

 

Please be advised that in order to save printing and paper costs, all attachments referenced in this paper are available in the original Agenda document for this meeting.

 

 


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Table of Contents / Index

ITEM                                                                                                                                                                                                            

NO.      ITEM HEADING                                                                                                                                                                PAGE

 

1.         OFFICIAL OPENING   5

2.         ATTENDANCE  5

3.         APOLOGIES & NOTIFICATION OF GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE  6

4.         APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE  6

5.         ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PERSON PRESIDING WITHOUT DISCUSSION   6

6.         DECLARATION OF MEMBERS INTERESTS  6

6.1            Declarations of Financial Interests – Local Government Act Section 5.60a  6

6.2            Declarations of Proximity Interests – Local Government Act Section 5.60b  6

6.3            Declarations of Impartiality Interests – Admin Regulations Section 34c  6

7.         PUBLIC QUESTION TIME  7

8.         PUBLIC ADDRESSES / DEPUTATIONS  7

9.         Petitions  7

10.      CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES  7

11.      DELEGATES’ REPORTS WITHOUT DISCUSSION   8

12.      MATTERS REQUIRING A DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL  9

16.1       Replacement Jetty Draft Concept Design Report

18.      PUBLIC QUESTION TIME  11

12.2.1     Esperance Extension to the State Barrier Fence  13

12.1.1     Transfer of Reserve 35069 to the Shire of Esperance  14

12.1.2     Prioritisation of CSRFF Grant Applications  14

12.3.1     Lease Renewal - Goldfields Air Services - Airport Terminal Car Hire Desk 3  15

12.3.4     Financial Services Report - July 2018  15

12.4.2     Information Bulletin - July 2018  15

13.1         Minutes of Committees

12.1.3     Waiver of Civic Centre Fees  16

12.2   Asset Management  16

12.3   Corporate Resources  16

12.3.2     Policy Review - Asset Management, EXT014 and COR010  16

12.3.3     Lease Reassignment - Old Doctors Surgery Museum Village - Sara Bonnet to Brodeine Bratten  17

12.4   Executive Services  17

12.4.1     Committee Appointments - External Representatives  17

13.      Reports Of Committees  18

14.      Motions of which Notice has been Given   18

15.      MEMBERS QUESTIONS WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE  18

16.      Urgent Business Approved by Decision   18

17.      Matters behind Closed Doors  18

17.1       Proposed Direction Notice - Planning and Development Act 2005 - Pink Lake area

19.      CLOSURE  20

 

 


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SHIRE OF ESPERANCE

 

MINUTES

 

Ordinary Council Meeting HELD IN Council Chambers ON
28 August 2018.

COMMENCING AT 4pm

 

1.       OFFICIAL OPENING

The Shire President declared the meeting open at 4.00pm

The President welcomed Councillors, staff, guests and members of the public to the meeting.

2.       ATTENDANCE

 Members

Cr V Brown                                       President                  Rural Ward

Cr N Bowman                                   Deputy President      Rural Ward

Cr J Parsons                                                                      Town Ward

Cr S McMullen                                                                   Town Ward

Cr S Payne                                                                        Town Ward

Cr L McIntyre                                                                     Town Ward

Cr R Padgurskis                                                                Town Ward

Cr D Piercey, JP                                                                Town Ward

Cr B Parker                                                                        Rural Ward

Shire Officers

Mr W M (Matthew) Scott                   Chief Executive Officer

Mr S Burge                                       Director Corporate Resources

Mr M Walker                                     Director Asset Management

Mr T Sargent                                    Director External Services

Mrs H Hall                                         Executive Assistant

Miss A McArthur                               Administration Officer - Executive Services

Miss L Darge                                    Media & Communications Officer

Members of the Public & Press


Ms J de Jong                 H&H Architects

Mr J Daly                       Media

Miss J Burton                Media

Ms S Laing                    Item 16.1

Ms J Dixon                     Item 16.1

Ms P Nevin                    Item 16.1

Mr P Harkness               Item 12.2.1

Ms P Kerr                      Item 16.1

Mr G Gath                      Item 16.1

Mr D Kennedy               Item 12.1.2

Mr S Pickering               Item 12.2.1

Mr M Ayers                    Item 12

Mr B Pearce                   Item 9

Ms V Roffey                  Item 16.1

Mr W Graham                Item 16.1

Mrs F Graham                Item 16.1

Ms V Morris                   Item 16.1

Mr G Hosking                Observer

Mr T Bright                    Observer

Ms J ODonnell                    Item 16.1

Ms J Dreckow                     Item 16.1

Ms P Wood                        Observer

Ms T Ibrahim                      Observer

Mr D Hatter                         Observer

Ms J Mulcock                     Item 16.1

Ms K Stevens                     Item 16.1

Ms S Stevens                     Item 16.1

Mr J Andre                         Item 16.1

Mr r Smoker                       Item 16.1

Ms D Fletcher                    Item 16.1

Mr T Greg                          Item 16.1

Mr S Mckenzie                   Observer

Ms T Revell                        Item 16.1

Mr T Gray                           Item 16.1

Dr H McCarthy                   Item 16.1

Mr D Eltringham                  Item 16.1

Mr S Liddelow                    Observer


 

3.       APOLOGIES & NOTIFICATION OF GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Nil

4.       APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Motion

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr Parsons

 

O0818-071

 

That Council approve the following applications for leave of absence:

Cr Bowman         2 September until 10 September 2018

Cr Parker             31 August until 6 September 2018

Cr Brown             10 September until 28 September 2018

                            1 October until 5 October 2018

Cr McIntyre         27 September until 15 October 2018

CARRIED

F9 - A0

5.       ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PERSON PRESIDING WITHOUT DISCUSSION

Cr Victoria Brown wanted to acknowledge the recent passing of Rev. Doug Murray OAM. Cr Brown mentioned that Mr Murray was an incredible gentleman who gave so much to the Esperance community over the past 50 years, particularly in the arts and education community.

6.       DECLARATION OF MEMBERS INTERESTS

6.1     Declarations of Financial Interests – Local Government Act Section 5.60a

Cr Bowman declared a financial interest in item 12.2.1 as the proposed fence extension will run adjacent to the back boundary of her property.

Cr Parker declared a financial interest in item 12.2.1 as the proposed fence extension will adjoin the back boundary of his property.

Cr Brown declared a financial interest in item 12.2.1 as the proposed fence extension will run parallel to the boundary fence of her property.

6.2     Declarations of Proximity Interests – Local Government Act Section 5.60b

Cr Bowman declared a proximity interest in item 12.2.1 as a portion of the fence will run adjacent to her property’s boundary.

Cr Brown declared a proximity interest in item 12.2.1 as the proposed fence extension will run parallel to the boundary fence of a property she owns.

6.3     Declarations of Impartiality Interests – Admin Regulations Section 34c

Cr Piercey declared an impartiality interest in item 16.1 as she is a member of the Friends of the Esperance Tanker Jetty group.

Cr McIntyre declared an impartiality interest in item 16.1 as she was formally married to the contractor who was awarded the tender to demolish the Esperance Tanker Jetty.

Cr Brown declared an impartiality interest in item 16.1 as her cousin is the contractor who was awarded the tender to demolish the Esperance Tanker Jetty.

Cr Brown declared an impartiality interest as a member of her family is an organiser of Rev. Doug Murrays memorial.

7.       PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

1.    Mr K Knieukerke

Mr Knieukerke forwarded his questions to Cr Brown prior to the meeting. Cr Brown read aloud Mr Knieukerke’s questions. Can the text and the recommendation for item 12.2.1 be amended to show a Benefit Cost Ratio of 4.8 and change the recommendation to “..construction program, for a Shire cost estimate of $1M subject to..”

 

Mr Scott responded that text within an agenda cannot be altered after it has been published. Council can only move a motion that is different from the officers recommendation.

 

Mr Walker explained that the 6.8 cost benefit had been provided by Esperance Biosecurity Association however, the actual cost benefit is 4.8 which still provides a significant benefit to the community.

2.    Mr R Smoker – Jetty

Mr Smoker questioned if the Replacement Jetty Draft Concept Design will be released to the public.

Cr Brown responded that she hopes so, if Council endorse the late item 16.1 then it will be realised immediately.

Mr Smoker quoted a statement Cr Brown said in the media regarding the last survey in 2016. Mr Smoker believed Cr Browns comments to be an inaccurate representation of the results. Mr Smoker questioned if Cr Brown was going to release accurate statements to the media in the future.

Cr Brown responded that the she will continue release accurate statements to the public in the future.

3.    Mr G Gath

Mr Gath questioned if it was possible for the Shire to put in for an additional tender, to get the longest possible tender.

Mr Scott responded that it would be premature to answer that as the tender stage is some time away and there are a number of steps to go however, maximising length would likely be a tender criteria.

8.       PUBLIC ADDRESSES / DEPUTATIONS

Mr D Kennedy - CSRFF Small Grant Applications August 2018

Mr Kennedy wanted to thank Council on behalf of the Esperance Squash Club for their support and he agrees with the prioritisation in the report. Mr Kennedy also wanted to inform all in attendance of the group of top level women squash players who are travelling down to Esperance to participate in the Esperance Open in March 2019.

9.       Petitions

Mr B Pearce presented a petition to Council, as the petition did not meet the requirements of a petition under the Local Government Act 1995, Council could not accept the petition, as it was not in the prescribed form.

10.     CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Moved:           Cr Parsons

Seconded:     Cr Bowman

 

O0818-072

 

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting of the 24 July 2018, and the Special Council Meeting of the 7 August 2018 be confirmed as true and correct records.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

11.     DELEGATES’ REPORTS WITHOUT DISCUSSION

Cr Lara McIntyre

29 Jul                 Attended National Tree Planting Day at Lake Monjingup

2 Aug-3 Aug       Attended Local Government Week

7 Aug                 Attended a working lunch with Rick Wilson MP and Hon Melissa Price MP, Assistant Minister for Environment

11 Aug               Attended Esperance Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

13 Aug               Attended Indoor sports stadium stakeholder meeting

18 Aug               Attended Esperance Music Festival

22 Aug               Attended the Artists in Residence Presentation at the Cannery Arts Centre

24 Aug               Attended Entrenchment at Civic Centre and hosted Civic Reception for the RSLWA

25 Aug               Attended Art in Motion Exhibition at the Cannery Arts Centre

27 Aug               Attended Senior Citizens Centre Management Committee

Cr Basil Parker

1 Aug-3 Aug       Attended Local Government Week

7 Aug                 Attended a working lunch with Rick Wilson MP and Hon Melissa Price MP, Assistant Minister for Environment

Cr Natalie Bowman

27 July               Attended a Welcome reception for French exchange students

31 July               Attended the GVROC dinner in Perth

1 Aug                 Was the voting delegate at the WALGA AGM.

2 Aug-3 Aug       Attended Local Government Week

3 Aug                 Attended ILUA discussion

7 Aug                 Attended a working lunch with Rick Wilson MP and Hon Melissa Price MP, Assistant Minister for Environment

11 Aug               Attended Esperance Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

13 Aug               Chaired Esperance Roadwise Committee meeting

21 Aug               Attended Mineral Commodities Munglinup Graphite Project Presentation

24 Aug               Attended Entrenchment at Civic Centre and hosted Civic Reception for the RSLWA

25 Aug               Attended the Call to Duty display

Cr Ron Padgurskis

21 Aug               Attended Mineral Commodities Munglinup Graphite Project Presentation

24 Aug               Attended Entrenchment at Civic Centre and hosted Civic Reception for the RSLWA

Cr Dale Piercey

29 Jul                 Visited Esperance Care Services Inc, discussed shire contribution to their efforts

31 Jul                 Attended training on Professionally Speaking

30 Jul                 Attended handing over of Lotterywest cheque to Esperance Care Services Inc

6 Aug                 Ratepayers Association meeting

7 Aug                 Attended a working lunch with Rick Wilson MP and Hon Melissa Price MP, Assistant Minister for Environment

9 Aug                 Attended open day at Lachies House

9 Aug                 Visited Table Tennis Group who thanked Shire for their assistance

14 Aug               Attended training on CEO Performance Review

24 Aug               Attended Entrenchment at Civic Centre and hosted Civic Reception for the RSLWA

27 Aug               Met with Secretary of Tourism Esperance regarding the potential tourism benefits of Black Jack Anderson


Cr Victoria Brown

25 Jul                 Met with Marcus Faulkner Australia’s Golden Outback

27 Jul                 Met with Wayne Halliday Tourism Esperance

27 Jul                 Attended reception for French exchange students Thibault and Hermance

31 Jul-3 Aug      Attended Local Government Week, RCAWA Meeting, GVROC meeting

7 Aug                 Attended a working lunch with Rick Wilson MP and Hon Melissa Price MP, Assistant Minister for Environment

8 Aug                 Chaired Local Emergency Management Committee Meeting

9 Aug                 Attended open day at Lachies House

10 Aug               Perth meetings with Research Solutions and Tom Hatton chair of EPA

18 Aug               Attended Esperance Music Festival

21 Aug               Attended Mineral Commodities Munglinup Graphite Project Presentation

24 Aug               Met with National Party candidate John Hassell

24 Aug               Attended GEDC board meeting

24 Aug               Attended Entrenchment at Civic Centre and hosted Civic Reception for the RSLWA

12.     MATTERS REQUIRING A DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL

Motion

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-073

 

That Council move item 16.1 forward for discussion.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

Motion

Moved:           Cr Piercey

Seconded:     Cr McIntyre

 

O0818-074

 

That Council accept the following late item 16.1.

CARRIED

F8 – A1

(Against Cr Payne)

 

Suspension of Standing Orders

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-075

 

That Section Nine (9.5) of the Standing Orders be suspended to allow for discussion of item 16.1.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

Mr Kennedy left the Chamber at 4.34pm and did not return.

Mr Hatton left the Chamber at 4.57pm and did not return.

Ms J De Jong of H+H Architects presented the Draft Concept Design Report to Council and the gallery.


 

Resumption of Standing Orders

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr McIntyre

 

O0818-076

 

That Standing Orders be resumed.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

The Resolution from the Jetty Replacement Working Group was tabled.

The Replacement Jetty Draft Concept Design Report was tabled and can be found on the Shire website.

Mrs Stevens, Mr Hosking, Mr Bright, Mr Eltringham, Ms ODonnell left the Chamber at 5.15pm and did not return.

16.1   Replacement Jetty Draft Concept Design Report

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-077

MOTION

That the Council endorse the Replacement Jetty Draft Concept Design Report for public comment for a period of 21 days.

Amendment

Moved:            Cr Payne

Seconded:       Cr Piercey

 

That Council replace the word endorse with receive.

LOST

F2 – A7

(Against Cr Brown, Cr McIntyre, Cr Parker,

Cr Bowman, Cr Parsons, Cr Padgurskis & Cr McMullen)

 

The Presiding Member put the original motion and it was…

Council Resolution

That the Council endorse the Replacement Jetty Draft Concept Design Report for public comment for a period of 21 days.

CARRIED

F8 – A1

(Against Cr Piercey)

 

Motion

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr Piercey

 

O0818-078

That Council move item 18 forward for discussion.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

18.     PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

1.    Mr J Andre

Mr Andre questioned how wide the fishing section would be.

Ms de Jong responded that the fishing section would be 4.6 metres wide and the wide section would 12 metres wide.

Mr Andre questioned what would happen to the standing piles.

Ms de Jong responded that a priority of the design is the retention of the structural footprint. The proportion of each pile which could remain, would be dependent on marine safety standards, whilst also maintaining as much current marine environment as possible.

2.    Ms P Kerr

Ms Kerr referred to Ms de Jong presentation in which she believed Ms de Jong referred to lobby groups in a negative way. Ms Kerr asked if she could portray the work done by the lobby group in a positive way.

Ms de Jong responded that she met with the Friends of the Tanker Jetty on her last visit to Esperance, she continued that their passion for the history has had an amazing impact. Ms de Jong stated that the sort of passion The Jetty group has demonstrated is uncommon and she has not seen a group of people so passionate. She continued that the Jetty Groups work cannot be overlooked, that is why she added the memorial section to commend their efforts.

3.    Ms D Fletcher

Ms Fletcher questioned what would happened to the wildlife when the Jetty is demolished.

Ms de Jong responded that the environmental factor is a part of the construction methodology, she continued that the environmental factor does had complexity to an already complex project but will definitely be taken into account.

4.    Mr B Pearce

Mr Pearce asked what has or is happening to the sleepers salvaged out of the water already.

Mr Walker responded that it is heritage fabric and is currently at the Shire Depot. Mr Walker said that the Shire is soon to work out what will happened with the sleepers.

5.    Ms T Revell

Ms Revell questioned if the concrete platform would become hazardous from fishing excess and water and if you could fish all the way along the jetty or just in the middle section.

Ms de Jong responded that yes you will be able to fish the whole way along the jetty. Ms de Jong emphasised that they are building a recreational jetty and they have kept in mind whilst deigning the concept that there are different types of fishing styles, which they have tried to cater for.

6.    Mr R Smoker

Mr Smoker spoke about the importance of timber of the jetty and the nostalgia when walking along it. Mr Smoker questioned if timber could be used more.

Ms de Jong responded that on her first visit to Esperance she went and looked at the condition of the timber at the Depot. She mentioned that the timber has amazing character and some slabs may be salvageable for use, particularly in the first section of the jetty that is on land and has support underneath it. Ms de Jong explained that the design has timber of the on the curbing of the jetty and one side balustrade is timber, to create the feeling like it’s a timber jetty. The concrete is to lengthen its deign life and for easier maintenance.


7.    Mr J Andre

Mr Andre questioned if there will be ladders on the jetty?

Ms de Jong responded that ladders are a requirement, and they will be every 20 metres, as well as stairs to the lower platform.

8.    Mr T Gray

Mr Gray wanted to confirm that the plan is to demolish and replace the Tanker Jetty with a new Jetty.

Cr Brown responded that yes that is the path Council is going down and it is supported by the Heritage Council and Minister for Heritage.

9.    Mrs D Fletcher

Ms Fletcher questioned if someone or the Shire came into possession of a large amount of money, could they extend the jetty in the future.

Ms de Jong responded that yes it is possible, but is it a requirement from the Heritage Council to follow the heritage footprint. Ms de Jong explained that the jetty is estimated at 400m as they do not want to overpromise and under deliver.

Ms Fletcher questioned stated that she had heard certain fish may not return if the jetty is not a certain length, she questioned if this would be the case.

Ms de Jong responded that it is very deep sea, 400 metres off the Jetty Headland.

10.  Ms P Wood

Ms Wood questioned how long the new jetty would last.

Ms de Jong stated that the design life for the new jetty is 50 years. She explained that the current Tanker Jetty has lasted well over its estimated life span. Ms de Jong stated that they do not plan on building it cheap, they want to build it strong so its actual life is as long as possible.

Miss Darge, Ms de Jong, Mr Daly, Ms Laing, Ms Dixon, Ms Nevin, Ms Kerr, Mr Gath, Mr Pearce, Ms Roffey, Ms Morris, Ms Dreckow, Ms Wood, Ms Mulcock,, Mr Stevens, Mr Greg, Mr McKenzie & Dr McCarthy left the Chamber at 5.55pm and did not return.

Motion

Moved:           Cr McMullen

Seconded:     Cr McIntyre

 

O0818-079

 

That Council move item 12.2.1 forward for discussion.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

Cr Bowman, Cr Brown and Cr Parker declared their interests and left the Chamber at 5:55pm.

In the absence of the Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member the Chief Executive Officer called for nomination for Presiding Member for the following item 12.2.1.

Mr Liddelow, Mr Graham, Mrs Graham, Mr Harkness, Ms Ayers, Mr Pickering left the Chamber 6.05 and did not return.


 

Motion

Moved:           Cr Piercey

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-080

 

That Council elect Cr McIntyre as presiding member for item 12.2.1

CARRIED

F6 - A0

Cr McIntyre took the chair.

Suspension of Standing Orders

Moved:           Cr Payne

Seconded:

 

That Standing Orders be suspended to allow for discussion of item 12.2.1

Due to lack of a seconder the above motion…

LAPSED

 

12.2.1         Esperance Extension to the State Barrier Fence

Moved:           Cr Padgurskis

Seconded:     Cr Piercey

 

O0818-081

Officer’s Recommendation

That Council commit to the supply and installation of twelve (12) road grids, including the associated road and signage works, for the Esperance Extension to the State Barrier Fence project, over four (4) years, starting in the 2019/20 financial year, as part of the annual road construction program, for a current project estimate of $1,495,601 subject to:

a.   EPA approval for the Esperance Extension to the State Barrier Fence; and

b.   The State Government committing to construct the Esperance extension to the State Barrier Fence.

CARRIED

F6 - A0

Cr Parker, Cr Brown & Cr Bowman returned to the Chamber at 6.04pm

Motion

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-082

That Council bring the following items forward and consider them en bloc:

12.1.1              Transfer of Reserve 35069 to the Shire of Esperance

12.1.2              Prioritisation of CSRFF Grant Applications

12.3.1              Lease Renewal - Goldfields Air Services - Airport Terminal Car Hire Desk 3

12.3.4              Financial Services Report - July 2018

12.4.2              Information Bulletin - July 2018

13.1                 Minutes of Committees

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

en bloc

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-083

 

That Council adopt the officers recommendations for the following items:

12.1.1              Transfer of Reserve 35069 to the Shire of Esperance

12.1.2              Prioritisation of CSRFF Grant Applications

12.3.1              Lease Renewal - Goldfields Air Services - Airport Terminal Car Hire Desk 3

12.3.4              Financial Services Report - July 2018

12.4.2              Information Bulletin - July 2018

13.1                 Minutes of Committees

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

12.1.1         Transfer of Reserve 35069 to the Shire of Esperance

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-084

That Council accept the management of Reserve 35069 and agree to continued usage by the Cascade Primary School at agreed dates and times.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

12.1.2         Prioritisation of CSRFF Grant Applications

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-085

That Council:

1.    Endorses the CSRFF Small Grant Funding applications

a.  from the Shire of Esperance (being undertaken in conjunction with the Esperance Cycling Club) for $66,666 (ex GST) towards the upgrade of the Esperance Velodrome; and

b.  from the Esperance Squash Club for $27,000 (ex GST) towards the Upgrade of the Kitchen Amenities area and downstairs floor coverings; and

2.    Prioritises the two applications as follows

i.    Shire of Esperance

ii.   Esperance Squash Club

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 


 

12.3.1         Lease Renewal - Goldfields Air Services - Airport Terminal Car Hire Desk 3

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-086

That Council agrees to;

1.    Lease the portion of Esperance Airport Terminal building, Lot 15 Coolgardie-Esperance Highway Gibson, known as Car Hire Desk 3 to Goldfields Air Services;

2.    The term of the lease being 1 year;

3.    Lease rental being $1,390.13 Inc GST;

4.    Landing fees being charged as per the Shire’s Schedule of Fees and Charges, with practice approach charges waived for training aircraft;

5.    Hire fees for use of the meeting room being $20 per half day or part thereof, up to 25 half days per annum. Any usage over 25 half days per annum being charged as per the Shire’s Schedule of Fees and Charges;

6.    Aircraft parking fees being $688.61 Inc GST per annum, per aircraft;

7.    Terminal service fees being waived for scenic light passengers; and

8.    The disposition being advertised in accordance with Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995 for Disposal of Property.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

12.3.4         Financial Services Report - July 2018

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-087

That the report entitled Monthly Financial Management Report (incorporating the Statement of Financial Activity) for the month of July 2018 as attached be received.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

12.4.2         Information Bulletin - July 2018

 

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-088

That Council accepts the Information Bulletin for July 2018 and;

1.    Corporate Performance Report - July 2018

2.    Appreciation Letter – Contributions Lake Monjingup Excursion - Esperance Senior High School Education Support Centre

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

 

13.1   Minutes of Committees

 

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

O0818-089

That Council receive the following unconfirmed committee minutes:

1.          Museum Management Reference Group - 16 July 2018

CARRIED

F9 - A0

Ms Ibrahim left the Chamber at 6.07pm and did not return.

12.1   External Services

12.1.3         Waiver of Civic Centre Fees

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0818-090

Officer’s Recommendation

That Council waive the fees associated with utilising the Civic Centre for the memorial Service to be held in honour of the late Rev. Douglas Murray (OAM).

CARRIED

F9 - A0

Mr Gath left the Chamber at 6.13pm and did not return.

12.2   Asset Management

Item 12.2.1 was moved forward.

12.3   Corporate Resources

12.3.2         Policy Review - Asset Management, EXT014 and COR010

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr Bowman

 

O0818-091

Officer’s Recommendation

That Council endorse the Asset Management, COR 010: Customer and Complaints Handling and EXT 014: Public Art Policies inclusive of amendments, inclusions and deletions as reviewed.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 


 

12.3.3         Lease Reassignment - Old Doctors Surgery Museum Village - Sara Bonnet to Brodeine Bratten

Moved:           Cr McMullen

Seconded:     Cr McIntyre

 

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Officer’s Recommendation

That Council agrees to;

1.   Reassign the lease under the existing terms and conditions for the Old Doctor’s Surgery in the Museum Village from Sara Bonnet to Brodeine Bratten; and

2.   A Lease variation fee of $210 Inc GST being payable.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

12.4   Executive Services

12.4.1         Committee Appointments - External Representatives

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr McIntyre

 

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Officer’s Recommendation

That Council appoints organisational representatives as members of Council Committees as per the following table;

Committee

Organisation

Representative

Jetty Replacement Working Group

Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission

Shane Liddelow

Esperance Roadwise Committee

Department of Health

Peter Tredinnick

Ralph Bower Adventureland Park Working Group

Esperance Bay Rotary Club

Southern Ports

Esperance Apex Club

Gary Wilson

Katie Williams

Lauren McWilliam

Off Road Vehicle Working Group

Esperance Police

Todd Pender

Greater Sports Ground Development Committee

Esperance District Recreation Association

Erica Austen

Council Resolution

That Council appoints organisational representatives as members of Council Committees as per the following table with the removal of Jetty Replacement Working Group;

Committee

Organisation

Representative

Esperance Roadwise Committee

Department of Health

Peter Tredinnick

Ralph Bower Adventureland Park Working Group

Esperance Bay Rotary Club

Southern Ports

Esperance Apex Club

Gary Wilson

Katie Williams

Lauren McWilliam

Off Road Vehicle Working Group

Esperance Police

Todd Pender

Greater Sports Ground Development Committee

Esperance District Recreation Association

Erica Austen

 

CARRIED

F9 - A0

Reason:      Council wanted to remove the line regarding Goldfields - Esperance Development Commission representative on the Jetty Replacement Working Group as the representative has already been appointed in a Special Council Meeting held on 28 August 2018.

Miss Burton left the Chamber at 6.23pm and did not return.

13.     Reports Of Committees

Item 13.1 was moved forward in the meeting.

14.     Motions of which Notice has been Given

Nil

15..    MEMBERS QUESTIONS WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE

1.    Cr Payne

Cr Payne questioned what agreement Cr Brown was signing in France and if Council had to approve the agreement and review the twin towns relationship before it happens.

Cr Brown responded she is not signing any new agreement, that as part of the event there would be a ceremony renewing the current relationship between Esperance and Ill de Re as twin towns.

Mr Scott added that this matter was dealt with when Council selected the delegates to go to France.

Cr Brown added that she will confirm that she is only resigning the original agreement with Ill de Re when she arrives.

16.     Urgent Business Approved by Decision

Item 16.1 was moved forward in the meeting.

Ms Wood left the Chamber at 6.38pma and did not return.

17.     Matters behind Closed Doors

Moving behind closed doors

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr McIntyre

 

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That the meeting proceed behind closed doors in accordance with section 5.23(2) of the Local Government Act 1995, to consider the following items, which are considered confidential for the reasons indicated.

17.1   Proposed Direction Notice - Planning and Development Act 2005 - Pink Lake area

This report is considered confidential in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, as it relates to the personal affairs of any person (Section 5.23(2)(b)); and a matter that if disclosed, would reveal  information about the business, professional, commercial or financial affairs of a person, where the information is held by, or is about, a person other than the local government (Section 5.23(2)(e)(iii)); and a matter that if disclosed, could be reasonably expected to prejudice the maintenance or enforcement of a lawful measure for protecting public safety (Section 5.23(2)(f)(iii)).

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

Suspension of Standing Orders

Moved:           Cr Padgurskis

Seconded:     Cr Parker

 

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That Section Nine (9.5) of the Standing Orders be suspended to allow for discussion of item 17.1.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

Resumption of Standing Orders

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr Parsons

 

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That Standing Orders be resumed.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

17.1   Proposed Direction Notice - Planning and Development Act 2005 - Pink Lake area

Moved:           Cr Parsons

Seconded:     Cr McIntyre

 

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Officer’s Recommendation

 

That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to serve a Direction Notice issued under sections 214(2) and 214(3) of the Planning and Development Act 2005, to require the owners of the Property to:

a.    Cease the unauthorised development effective immediately; and

b.    Require the removal of the unauthorised development and restoration of the land within three (3) months.

CARRIED

F7 – A2

(Against Cr Payne & Cr Piercey)

 

Coming from behind closed doors

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr McIntyre

 

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That the meeting come from behind closed doors.

 

CARRIED

F9 - A0

13.     CLOSURE

The President declared the meeting closed at 6.52pm.

 

 

 

These Minutes were confirmed at a meeting held on _____________________

 

 

 

 

Signed ________________________________________

 

Presiding Member at the meeting at which the Minutes were confirmed.

 

Dated_____________________