Ordinary Council: Minutes

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Shire of Esperance

 

Ordinary Council

Tuesday 25 June 2019

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  5

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  6

8.         PUBLIC ADDRESSES / DEPUTATIONS  7

9.         Petitions  7

10.      CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES  8

11.      DELEGATES’ REPORTS WITHOUT DISCUSSION   8

12.      MATTERS REQUIRING A DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL  9

12.1   External Services  9

12.1.1     Proposed Road Dedications - South Coast Highway  9

12.1.2     Development Application - Single Dwelling, Outbuilding (Shed), Rainwater Tanks, Fencing, Retaining Walls and associated Earthworks at Lot 125 (18) Dempster Street, Esperance  9

12.1.3     Proposed Direction Notice - Planning and Development Act 2005  12

12.2   Asset Management  12

12.3   Corporate Resources  12

12.3.1     Financial Services Report - May 2019  12

12.3.2     Long Term Financial Plan Review   13

12.4   Executive Services  13

12.4.1     Information Bulletin - May 2019  13

12.4.2     Annual Review of the Delegated Authority Register 2019/2020  14

12.4.3     Esperance Twin Towns Committee - Change to Representatives  14

12.4.4     Proposed Review of Greater Sports Ground Redevelopment Masterplan  14

13.      Reports Of Committees  15

13.1       Minutes of Committees

14.      Motions of which Notice has been Given   15

15.      MEMBERS QUESTIONS WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE  16

16.      Urgent Business Approved by Decision   16

16.1       Differential Rates Submissions

17.      Matters behind Closed Doors  17

17.1      Lease Assignment - Old Matron's Quarters Museum Village - John Totterdell and Bronte Vincent

17.2      Esperance Home Care Service - Payment of an Alternative Staff Retention Allowance

18.      PUBLIC QUESTION TIME  19

19.      CLOSURE  19

 

 


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SHIRE OF ESPERANCE

 

MINUTES

 

Ordinary Council Meeting HELD IN Council Chambers ON
25 June 2019.

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

Miss A McArthur                               Administration Officer - Executive Services

Mr P Wilks                                        Senior Planning Officer

 

Members of the Public & Press

Mrs J Archer                Item 8

Mr G Gath                   Item 14

Dr K Nieukerke            Item 12.3.1

Mr D Eltringham           Item 8

Miss J Burton              Esperance Express

 

 

 

3.       APOLOGIES & NOTIFICATION OF GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Nil

 


4.       APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Motion

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr Padgurskis

 

O0619-112

 

That Council accept the following leave of absence:

Cr Parker           4 July  until 20 July 2019

Cr McMullen     2 July 2019

Cr Brown          3 July until 26 July 2019

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

5.       ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PERSON PRESIDING WITHOUT DISCUSSION

Nil

6.       DECLARATION OF MEMBERS INTERESTS

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

Nil

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

Nil

6.3     Declarations of Impartiality Interests – Admin Regulations Section 34c

Cr Brown declared an impartiality interest in item 12.4.3 as she is the Chair of the Esperance Twin Towns Committee.

Cr Brown declared an impartiality interest in item 14 as she is related to the current demolition contractor.

Cr McIntyre declared an impartiality in item 14 as she was formerly married to the current demolition contractor.

Mr Scott declared an impartiality interest in item 12.43 as the item affects his role as the CEO.

7.       PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

1.    Mr G Gath – Dempster Street Pine Trees

Mr Gath questioned if Council was aware of the witches hat on the pine tree next to the RSL car park. Mr Gath’s concern was that the cone could damage the tree.

Cr Brown responded that Council was not aware of this.

Mr Scott added that it would take a large crane to get it down.

Mr Walker explained that getting the cone down would not be a cheap exercise.

Cr Brown requested that Mr Walker and Mr Scott investigate the issue.

 

2.    Dr K Nieukerke – Financial Services Report

Dr Nieukerke referred to page 96 of the Agenda in relation to item 12.3.1 Financial Service Report. Mr Nieukerke questioned the amount of $10,338.10 which was paid to Trans WA.

Mr Burge responded that the Shire buys bulk bus tickets from Trans WA and on sells them through the Visitor Centre.

8.       PUBLIC ADDRESSES / DEPUTATIONS

1.    Mr J Archer – Dempster Head Mountain Bike Track

Mrs Archer read aloud her letter of behalf of Local Environmental Action Forum (LEAF) regarding ongoing damage to Dempster Head due to growing mountain bike activity.

Mrs Archer added that LEAF have allocated $3000 that the Shire can use to revegetate Dempster Head in the affected areas. Mr Arched explained that the erosion is getting gradually worse and hopes that the Shire can fix this soon. Mr Archer then passed around images to Councillors of the erosion damage.

Cr Brown thanked Mrs Archer and LEAF for their extremely kind funds, and for their bringing this to Council attention.

Mr Scott added that Shire Officers will investigate the damage, do an assessment and block off the bike tracks if required.

2.    Mr D Eltringham – Esperance Tanker Jetty Restoration Case

Mr Eltringham presented a hard copy of the Friends of the Esperance Tanker Jetty’s Case for restoration of the Esperance Tanker Jetty.

Mr Eltringham added that he believes Council should consider rescinding their November 2017 resolution regarding the Jetty. Mr Eltringham also added that he hopes Council will seriously consider restoration, as in his opinion Council made the decision to replace the jetty with minimal education and knowledge. Mr Eltringham explained that in light of Cr Payne’s motion, there is a clear passage for a dual tender.

Cr Brown thanked Mr Eltringham for his presentation, though she disagreed with some of Mr Eltringham’s opinions. Cr Brown stated that formally presenting a proposal to Council during an Ordinary Council Meeting is the correct way to get Council to receive documentation, as she had stated to two previous Chairs of the Friends of the Esperance Tanker Jetty.

9.       Petitions

Nil


10.     CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Moved:           Cr Padgurskis

Seconded:     Cr Piercey

 

O0619-113

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting of the 28 May 2019, the Special Council Meeting of the 4 June 2019, and the Special Council Meeting of the 11 June 2019 be confirmed as true and correct records.

 

Council Resolution

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting of the 28 May 2019, the Special Council Meeting of the 4 June 2019, and the Special Council Meeting of the 11 June 2019 as amended be confirmed as true and correct records.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

Reason:    Council wanted to correct an error in Council Resolution S0619-111 in the 11 June 2019 Special Council Meeting, which was an incorrect amount.

11.     DELEGATES’ REPORTS WITHOUT DISCUSSION

Cr Lara McIntyre

4 Jun          Attended Lake Monjingup Development Committee Meeting

20 Jun        Toured City of Albany Visitor Centre, Library & Sporting Facilities

21 Jun        South Coast Management Group Special General Meeting 

21 Jun        Attended WA Shellfish Industry Forum

24 Jun        Attended Esperance Senior Citizen Management Committee

Cr Basil Parker

20 Jun        Toured City of Albany Visitor Centre, Library & Sporting Facilities

21 Jun        Attended WA Shellfish Industry Forum

Cr Natalie Bowman

29 May        Media Meeting

18 Jun        Met with Peter Lyndon James from Shalom House

19 Jun        Presented winner of Showcase in Pixels Banner in the Terrace

20 Jun        Toured City of Albany Visitor Centre, Library & Sporting Facilities

21 Jun        Breakfast with City of Albany – discussing Middleton Beach shark net

21 Jun        Attended WA Shellfish Industry Forum

26 Jun        Media Meeting

Cr Ron Padgurskis

10 June      Attended Museum Management Reference Group Meeting

Cr Steve McMullen

21 Jun        Attended WA Shellfish Industry Forum

Cr Dale Piercey

4 Jun          Attended Renewable Energy Forum

5 Jun          Attended Lets Have a Chat at ENAC

8 Jun          Attended Anonymous Exhibition at Cannery

10 Jun        Attended Esperance Ratepayers Association Meeting

14 Jun        Attended Women’s Forum

14 Jun        Attended Women’s Sundowner

15 Jun        Attended NAIDOC Event

20 Jun        Toured City of Albany Visitor Centre, Library & Sporting Facilities

21 Jun        Breakfast with City of Albany – discussing Middleton Beach shark net

21 Jun        Attended WA Shellfish Industry Forum

 

Cr Victoria Brown

11 Jun        Chaired Twin Towns Committee Meeting

14 Jun        Attended Activ Pathways graduation presentation 

15 Jun        Attended opening ceremony of NAIDOC netball round 

17 Jun        Attended GEDC Board Meeting

17 Jun        Attended farewell dinner for Catherine Davies’ retirement after 30 years on Twin Towns Committee 

18 Jun        Met with Peter Lyndon James from Shalom House

20 Jun        Attended City of Albany Meetings

20 Jun        Toured City of Albany Visitor Centre, Library & Sporting Facilities

21 Jun        Attended WA Shellfish Industry Forum

23 Jun        Attended commissioning of Rev Brett Guthrie Esperance Anglican Church

12.     MATTERS REQUIRING A DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL

12.1   External Services

12.1.1         Proposed Road Dedications - South Coast Highway

Moved:           Cr Piercey

Seconded:     Cr Bowman

 

O0619-114

Council Resolution

That Council

1.  Request the Minister of Lands to dedicate the land the subject of Land Dealings Plans 1860-179, 1860-180 and 1860-181) as a road pursuant to Section 56 of the Land Administration Act 1997.

2.  Advise the Minister of Lands that in accordance with Section 56 (4) of the Land Administration Act 1997 that the Shire recognises that it is liable to indemnify the Minister against any claim for compensation in an amount equal to the amount of all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the Minister in considering and granting the request.

3.  Advise the Minister of Lands that Main Roads WA agree to indemnify the Shire of Esperance against any costs and claims that may arise as a result of the dedication.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

Mr Eltringham & Mrs Archer left the Chamber at 4.25pm and did not return.

12.1.2         Development Application - Single Dwelling, Outbuilding (Shed), Rainwater Tanks, Fencing, Retaining Walls and associated Earthworks at Lot 125 (18) Dempster Street, Esperance

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr Padgurskis

 

O0619-115

Council Resolution

That Council resolve to approve Development Application 10.2019.4410.1 for a Single Dwelling, Outbuilding (Shed), Rainwater Tanks, Fencing, Retaining Walls and associated Earthworks at Lot 125 (18) Dempster Street, Esperance subject to the following conditions:

 

1.   Development shall be carried out and fully implemented in accordance with the details indicated on the stamped approved plan(s) unless otherwise required or agreed in writing by the Shire of Esperance (Planning Services).

2.   The land and buildings the subject of this approval shall be used for the purposes of Dwelling only and for no other purpose unless otherwise approved in accordance with the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No. 24 (refer below definition as extracted from the Residential Design Codes).

-     Dwelling – A building or portion of a building being used, adapted, or designed or intended to be used for the purpose of human habitation on a permanent basis by a single person, a single family, or no more than six persons who do not comprise a single family.

3.   During construction stage, adjoining lots are not to be disturbed without the prior written consent of the affected owner(s).

4.   Earthworks are to be in accordance with Australian Standard 3798 Guidelines on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Developments.

5.   All retaining walls are to be designed to accommodate applicable surcharge loads, earthworks and/or associated drainage and shall be undertaken in accordance plans and specifications certified by a qualified Engineer as being consistent with standard engineering practices, as approved by the Shire of Esperance (Building Services).

6.   The vehicle crossover is to be constructed, drained and sealed to the satisfaction and specifications of the Shire of Esperance (Asset Management Division) – refer enclosed vehicle crossover application form.

7.   A minimum of two (2) car parking bays are to be provided on-site in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard AS2890.1:2004 Parking Facilities – Off-street Car Parking.

8.   Vehicle parking, manoeuvring and circulation areas shall be suitably constructed, sealed (asphalt, concrete or brickpavers), drained and thereafter maintained.

9.   All stormwater and drainage run off from all roofed and impervious areas is to be retained on-site to the satisfaction of the Shire of Esperance (Building Services).

10. The provision of all services, including augmentation of existing services, necessary as a consequence of any proposed development shall be at the cost of the developer and at no cost to the Shire of Esperance.

11. The approved development must be connected to a reticulated water supply provided by a licensed water provider.

12. Before the approved development is occupied, the property must be connected to the Water Corporation reticulated sewerage system.

13. The existing infrastructure located within the road reserve shall be retained and protected during the construction process period with any damage to the infrastructure being repaired to the satisfaction of the Shire of Esperance (Asset Management Division) at developer’s expense.

14. The development hereby approved must not create community safety concerns, or otherwise adversely affect the amenity of the subject locality by reason of (or the appearance or emission of) smoke, fumes, noise, vibration, odour, vapour, dust, waste water, waste products or other pollutants.

15. The works involved in the implementation of the development must not cause sand drift and/or dust nuisance. In the event that the Shire of Esperance is aware of, or is made aware of, the existence of a dust problem, measures such as installation of sprinklers, use of water tanks, mulching, or other land management systems as appropriate may be required to be installed or implemented to prevent or control dust nuisance, and such measures shall be installed or implemented within the time and manner directed by the Shire of Esperance (Environmental Health Services).

16. All fencing shall be in accordance with the Shire of Esperance Local Law Relating to Fencing.

17. The proposed operations, during and after construction, are required to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.

18. A Section 70A Notification under the Transfer of Land Act 1893 (as amended) must be registered against the Certificate of Title to the land the subject of the proposed development advising the owners and successors in title that:

VULNERABLE COASTAL AREA - This lot is located in an area likely to be subject to coastal erosion and/or inundation over the next 100 years.

The Section 70A Notification is to be registered on the Certificate of Title prior to the issuance of a building permit, with all costs associated with preparing and lodging the Section 70A Notification on the Certificate of Title at the applicant's/owner's expense.

AND the following advice notes:

1.   THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. An application for a building permit is required to be submitted and approved by the Shire of Esperance (Building Services) prior to any works commencing on-site.

2.   The development is to comply with the Building Code of Australia, Building Act 2011, Building Regulations 2012 and the Local Government Act 1995.

3.   It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that building setbacks correspond with the legal description of the land.  This may necessitate re-surveying and re-pegging the site.  The Shire of Esperance will take no responsibility for incorrectly located buildings.

4.   It is the responsibility of the developer to search the title of the property to ascertain the presence of any easements and/or restrictive covenants that may apply.

5.   Horizon Power has requested the Shire to advise Applicants that Horizon Power has certain restrictions regarding the installation of conductive materials near its network assets. Applicants are advised to contact Horizon Power’s Esperance office to ascertain whether any of Horizon Power’s restrictions affect their proposed development.

6.   The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and Environment Regulation has prepared dust control guidelines for development sites, which outline the procedures for the preparation of dust management plans. Further information on the guidelines can be obtained from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and Environmental Regulation’s website www.dwer.wa.gov.au under air quality publications.

CARRIED

F8 – A1

(Against Cr Piercey)

 

 

 

12.1.3         Proposed Direction Notice - Planning and Development Act 2005

Moved:           Cr Payne

Seconded:     Cr Padgurskis

 

O0619-116

 

Officers 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 occupier of the Property to:

Cease the unauthorised development effective immediately;

Require the removal of the unauthorised development and restoration of the land within two (2) months; or in the alternative

Seek and obtain a development approval within two (2) months.

Council Resolution

That Council lay this matter on the table for further investigation until the July 2019 Ordinary Council Meeting.

CARRIED

F6 – A3

(Against Cr Brown, Cr Bowman & Cr McIntyre)

Reason:    Council want further investigation regarding the possible impacts of the location being a mining site.

Mr Wilks left the Chamber at 4.34pm and did not reurn.

12.2   Asset Management

Nil

 

12.3   Corporate Resources

12.3.1         Financial Services Report - May 2019

Moved:           Cr Piercey

Seconded:     Cr Padgurskis

 

O0619-117

Council Resolution

That the report entitled Monthly Financial Management Report (incorporating the Statement of Financial Activity) for the month of May 2019 as attached be received.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 


 

12.3.2         Long Term Financial Plan Review

Moved:           Cr Parsons

Seconded:     Cr Parker

 

O0619-118

Council Resolution

That Council

1.    Adopt the Long Term Financial Plan 2019/20 – 2028/29.

2.    Request the Chief Executive Officer give local public notice of the reviewed plan as per the requirements of the Local Government Act 1995.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

12.4   Executive Services

12.4.1         Information Bulletin - May 2019

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr Padgurskis

 

O0619-119

Officers Recommendation

That Council accepts the Information Bulletin for April 2019 and;

1.  Register - Delegations Discharge - Corporate Resources

2.  Corporate Performance Report - April 2019

3.  RCAWA – Minutes - 11 April 2019

Council Resolution

That Council accepts the Information Bulletin for May 2019 and;

1.  Register - Delegations Discharge - Corporate Resources

2.  Corporate Performance Report - May 2019

3.  RCAWA – Minutes - 11 April 2019

CARRIED

F9 - A0

Reason:      Council wanted to correct the month in the Officers Recommendation.


 

12.4.2         Annual Review of the Delegated Authority Register 2019/2020

Moved:           Cr Parsons

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0619-120

Council Resolution

That Council endorse the proposed Delegated Authority Register 2019/2020 - Council to Chief Executive Officer & Authorised Persons.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

Miss Burton left the Chamber at 4.40pm.

12.4.3         Esperance Twin Towns Committee - Change to Representatives

Moved:           Cr Piercey

Seconded:     Cr Brown

 

O0619-121

Council Resolution

That Council

1.    Accept the resignation of Mr Phillip Jones and recognise him for 16 years of Service.

2.    Accept the resignation of Ms Catherine Davies and recognise her for 30 years of Service

3.    Appoint Mr Peter Dempster as the Lions Club of Esperance Representative to the Esperance Twin Towns Committee.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

Miss Burton returned to the Chamber at 4.42pm.

 

12.4.4         Proposed Review of Greater Sports Ground Redevelopment Masterplan

Moved:           Cr Parsons

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0619-122

Council Resolution

That Council review and update the current GSG Redevelopment Master Plan to reflect current needs.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

  


13.     Reports Of Committees

13.1   Minutes of Committees

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr Bowman

 

O0619-123

Council Resolution

That Council receive the following unconfirmed committee minutes:

1.  Greater Sports Ground Redevelopment Committee - 27 May 2019

2.  Lake Monjingup Community Development Group - 4 June 2019

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

14.     Motions of which Notice has been Given

procedural Motion

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr Bowman

 

O0619-124

 

That Cr Piercey be no longer heard.

CARRIED

F7 – A2

(Against Cr Piercey & Cr Payne)

 

 

Motion 1

Moved:            Cr Payne

Seconded:       Cr Piercey

 

That Council forward in full the information received from the Friends of the Esperance Tanker Jetty Association Inc regarding reconstruction of the state heritage listed Esperance Tanker Jetty to the Heritage Council and the Heritage Minister for their consideration.

LOST

F2 – A7

(Against Cr Padgurskis, Cr Brown, Cr Bowman,

Cr McIntyre, Cr Parsons, Cr Parker & Cr McMullen)

 


 

Motion 2

Moved:            Cr Payne

Seconded:       Cr Piercey

 

That Council seek tenders for both the Heritage Council’s preferred option of reconstruction of the jetty to the 1935 design and the new replacement jetty.

 

AMENDMENT APPROVED BY MOVER & SECONDER

That Council request the CEO to undertake all steps necessary to investigate if tenders can be called  for both the Heritage Council’s preferred option of reconstruction of the jetty to the 1935 design and the new replacement jetty.

The amendment became the substantive motion.

LOST

F2 – A7

(Against Cr Padgurskis, Cr Brown, Cr Bowman,

Cr McIntyre, Cr Parsons, Cr Parker & Cr McMullen)

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr Bowman

O0619-125

Council Resolution

That Council continue with the current approved and funded Detailed Replacement Jetty Design and not consider any alternative proposals.

CARRIED

F7 – A2

(Against Cr Piercey & Cr Payne)

15.     MEMBERS QUESTIONS WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

16.     Urgent Business Approved by Decision

Motion

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr Padgurskis

 

O0619-126

 

That Council accept he following late item:

16.1   Differential Rates Submissions

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.1   Differential Rates Submissions

Moved:           Cr McMullen

Seconded:     Cr Bowman

 

O0619-127

Council Resolution

That Council

1.  Acknowledge the submissions received in regards to the proposed “Rate in the Dollar” for the 2019/2020 financial year.

2.  Advise that the Council has reviewed the expenditure requirements and considered efficiency measures during budget deliberations (Long Term Financial Plan Review) and consider that the rates as advertised are required to meet the budget deficiency.

3.  Reduce the proposed “rate in the dollar” for the mining category down to 0.089640.

4.  Request the CEO to seek Ministerial approval to raise rates under Section 6.33 of the Local Government Act 1995 as per the “Rate in the Dollar” that was advertised except for the amended mining rate category.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

Dr Nieukerke & Mr Gath left the Chamber at 5.38pm and did not return.

Mr Sargent left the Chamber at 5.38pm.

17.     Matters behind Closed Doors

Moving behind closed doors

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr McIntyre

 

O0619-128

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   Lease Assignment - Old Matron's Quarters Museum Village - John Totterdell and Bronte Vincent

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)).

17.2   Esperance Home Care Service - Payment of an Alternative Staff Retention Allowance

This report is considered confidential in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, as it relates to a matter affecting an employee or employees (Section 5.23(2)(a)).

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 Mr Sargent returned to the Chamber at 5.39pm


 

17.1     Lease Assignment - Old Matron's Quarters Museum Village - John Totterdell and Bronte Vincent

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr McMullen

 

O0619-129

Officers Recommendation

That Council agrees to:

1.  Assign the lease under the existing terms and conditions for the Old Matron’s Quarters in Museum Village from John Totterdell to Bronte Vincent;

2.  Approve Bronte Vincent sub-letting a portion of the building to John Totterdell; and

3.  A Lease assignment fee of $210 Inc GST being payable.

AMENDMENT

Moved:       Cr Payne

Seconded:  Cr Piercey

That Council add an additional 4th dot point stating:

4.    Review Policy COR 003: Museum Park Buildings Leasing Arrangements

LOST

F2 – A7

(Against Cr Padgurskis, Cr Brown, Cr Bowman,

Cr McIntyre, Cr Parsons, Cr Parker & Cr McMullen)

Council Resolution

That Council agrees to:

1.  Assign the lease under the existing terms and conditions for the Old Matron’s Quarters in Museum Village from John Totterdell to Bronte Vincent;

2.  Approve Bronte Vincent sub-letting a portion of the building to John Totterdell; and

3.  A Lease assignment fee of $210 Inc GST being payable.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 


 

17.2     Esperance Home Care Service - Payment of an Alternative Staff Retention Allowance

Moved:           Cr McIntyre

Seconded:     Cr Brown

 

O0619-130

Council Resolution

That Council provides a modest benefit to its employees who worked for more than 6 months at Esperance Home Care during 2018/19 recognising that they do not receive the retention allowance payable to other shire staff. And that benefit will be:

1.  A one off cash payment equal to one dollar per hour worked during the 2018/19 financial year for Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 Community Support Workers.

2.  A single gift card or voucher with a value of $299 for a local business for employees Level 5 and above.

CARRIED

F9 - A0

 

Coming from behind closed doors

Moved:           Cr Bowman

Seconded:     Cr McIntyre

 

O0619-131

That the meeting come from behind closed doors.

 

CARRIED

F9 - A0

18.     PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

Nil

19.     CLOSURE

 

The President declared the meeting closed at 5.45pm.

 

 

 

 

These Minutes were confirmed at a meeting held on _____________________

 

 

 

 

Signed ________________________________________

 

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

 

Dated_____________________