5th December, 2006 - Burdekin Shire Council

5th December, 2006
Ordinary Council Meeting
Meeting Commences
8:30am
Minutes
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Ordinary Council Meeting held on 28th November, 2006
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Burdekin Shire Youth Council Meeting held on 27th November, 2006
Correspondence for Information
Administration & Finance
1. Replacement of existing unserviceable petrol/diesel fuel pumps – Jones Street
Depot
Development & Environment
1. Development Application for Material Change of Use for a Transport Depot at
76 Mango Avenue, Horseshoe Lagoon – NDL Transport Pty. Ltd.
In Committee Discussions
BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL
MINUTES - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 28TH NOVEMBER, 2006
Held in John Drysdale Chamber
Commencing at 8.30 a.m.
CLAUSE 1
ATTENDANCE
Crs. L.A. McLaughlin (Mayor), M.J. Haynes (Deputy Mayor), R.J. Marriott, J.R.
Gist, M.A. Castelanelli, L. Loizou, T.P. List, L.D. McCathie, R.J. Gambino and
P.M. Dalle Cort
Mr. K. Holt - Chief Executive Officer
Mr. D.P. Mulcahy - Director of Administrative Services
Mr. J.S. Power - Acting Director of Engineering Services
Mr. M.D. Allpress - Director of Development and Environmental Services
Mr. S. Great - Manager Planning and Development
Mrs. V.A. Walker - Minutes Clerk
Leave of Absence - Cr. R.H. Lewis
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CLAUSE 2
MEETING PRAYER
The Meeting Prayer was delivered by Pastor Richard Felkel of the Seventh
Day Adventist Church.
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CLAUSE 3
MINUTES RECEIVED AS TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD
Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Marriott that the Minutes of the Ordinary
Council Meeting held on 21st November, 2006 be received as a true and
correct record.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 4
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES' REPORT FOR
SEPTEMBER 2006 RECEIVED
(I-DDES)
Moved Cr. McCathie, seconded Cr. Marriott that the Director of
Development and Environmental Services' Report dealing with
Development and Environmental Services Programmes for the period 1st
September to 30th September, 2006 be received.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 5
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES' REPORT FOR
OCTOBER 2006 RECEIVED
(I-DDES)
Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Haynes that the Director of Development
and Environmental Services' Report dealing with Development and
Environmental Services Programmes for the period 1st October to 31st
October, 2006 be received.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 6
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
1. 749205 * 01-07-08 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc.
Local Government Circular 2006-321 - LGAQ opposing proposed
amendments to State Development and Public Works Organisation
(SDPWO) Act which will give unprecedented power to
Coordinator-General to direct Councils to do infrastructure works.
2.
749131 * 01-08-11A Local Government Association of Queensland
Inc.
Local Government Circular 2006-317 - Response from Minister for Local
Government, Planning and Sport, Hon. Andrew Fraser, to letter from Cr.
Paul Bell, AM, regarding Government's position on Size, Shape and
Sustainability (SSS).
3.
748383 * 01-10-03 Office of the Director-General Department of
Emergency Services
Advice of 2005-06 State Emergency Service (SES) Annual Local
Government Subsidy payment to Council ($3 740 Incl GST).
4.
748384 * 03-08-11M Local Government Association of Queensland
Inc.
Economic and Regional Development Conference - Radisson Resort, Gold
Coast - 7/8/9 March 2007 - Program and Conference details enclosed.
5.
748699 * 03-08-45 & MPF-17 National Local Government Drug and
Alcohol Advisory Committee
Request for Council's support for work of National Local Government Drug
and Alcohol Advisory Committee - Copy of National Alcohol Strategy
2006/2009, Action Plan 2006/2008, and Response to National Alcohol
Strategy 2005/2009 Consultation Paper enclosed.
6.
749130 * 12-01-02 Local Government Association of Queensland Inc.
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Local Government Circular 2006-316 - Queensland Local Government
Climate Change Management Strategy and Action Plan - First stage
(Strategy) to be completed by late 2006 and second stage (Action) to be
completed early 2007.
7.
749632 * MPF-11 Hon Andrew Fraser MP – Minister for Local
Government, Planning and Sport
Advice regarding sporting accident in Mackay on 9 October 2006 Council encouraged to conduct an audit of sport and recreation facilities
in its jurisdiction and investigate further strategies to foster safe use of
public sport and recreation equipment and spaces.
8.
749633 * MPF-19 Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Invitation for nominations for award of the Public Service Medal in
Australian Honours System - Nominations for Queen's Birthday 2007 Honours
List to be submitted by 1 February 2007 - Nominations received after this
date held over until Committee considers 2008 Australia Day nominations.
9.
748700 * MPF-21 Mission Australia
Copy of Mission Australia's National Survey of Young Australians 2006: Key
and Emerging Issues.
Moved Cr. Haynes, seconded Cr. Marriott that the correspondence tabled
for Council's information be received.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 7
REPORT TO BE PROVIDED TO COUNCIL ON SAFETY ISSUES IN RELATION TO
SPORTING AND RECREATION FACILITIES WITHIN THE SHIRE
(A-CEO)
749632 - MPF-11 - Hon Andrew Fraser MP – Minister for Local Government,
Planning and Sport - Advice regarding sporting accident in Mackay on 9th
October 2006 - Council encouraged to conduct an audit of sport and
recreation facilities in its jurisdiction and investigate further strategies to
foster safe use of public sport and recreation equipment and spaces.
Moved Cr. Gist, seconded Cr. Marriott that a report be provided to
Council on safety issues in relation to sporting and recreation facilities
within the Shire.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 8
INVESTIGATION TO BE UNDERTAKEN TO ASCERTAIN IF LOT 21 ON PLAN
H6116106 IS SUITABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES - BOY SCOUTS INTEREST IN
LAND TO BE ASSESSED
(A-DAS) / (I-ADMIN)
749571 - 1/4/5 - Mr. D.P. Mulcahy - Director of Administrative Services Report - Request received from Department of Natural Resources, Mines &
Water regarding surrender of Special Lease (SL 44/52598) by Home Hill Girl
Guides - 58/60 Thirteenth Avenue, Home Hill.
Moved Cr. Castelanelli, seconded Cr. Loizou that the Department of
Natural Resources, Mines & Water be advised that with regard to Special
Lease (SL 44/52598, Lot 21 on Plan H616106), preference of leasing be
given to the Boy Scouts as this will compliment their adjoining lease,
otherwise Council has no intent of acquiring any interest in the land.
Following discussion on this issue Cr. Castelanelli withdrew the motion with
the approval of the seconder, Cr. Loizou and the meeting.
Moved Cr. Gist, seconded Cr. Gambino that investigation be undertaken
to ascertain the suitability of Lot 21 on Plan H616106 for residential
purposes and the Boy Scouts be contacted to assess their interest in the
land.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 9
COUNCIL AGREES TO REMOVE HEADWORKS CHARGE AND CONTRIBUTE
100% OF TOTAL COST OF WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXTERNAL STREET SCAPE
WORKS INCLUDED AS PART OF EXPANSION OF EXISTING AGED CARE
FACILITY AT 127/143 TENTH AVENUE, HOME HILL (LOWER BURDEKIN HOME
FOR THE AGED)
(A-DDES) / (I-PLANDEV)
749676 - Cons 06/01 - Mr. M.D. Allpress - Director of Development &
Environmental Services - Report - Request received from Burdekin Drafting
Service, on behalf of Lower Burdekin Home for the Aged, seeking number
of exemptions with regard to costs and works associated with original
development conditions imposed as part of expansion proposal to existing
aged care facility - 127/143 Tenth Avenue, Home Hill.
Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Gambino that in relation to the request
received from Burdekin Drafting Service on behalf of the Lower Burdekin
Home for the Aged seeking a number of exemptions with regard to costs
and works associated with original development conditions imposed as
part of the expansion proposal for the existing aged care facility at
127/143 Tenth Avenue, Home Hill, Council:
1. Remove the requirement for the applicant to pay the required
headworks charge as stipulated in Condition 9 of the original
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development permit issued on 16th March, 2006; and
2. Offer the Lower Burdekin Home for the Aged a 50 % contribution
towards the total cost of works associated with external street scape
works included as part of the original development permit issued on
16th March, 2006.
Amendment to the Motion
Moved Cr. McCathie, seconded Cr. Gist that in relation to the request
received from Burdekin Drafting Service on behalf of the Lower Burdekin
Home for the Aged seeking a number of exemptions with regard to costs
and works associated with original development conditions imposed as
part of the expansion proposal for the existing aged care facility at
127/143 Tenth Avenue, Home Hill, Council:
1. Remove the requirement for the applicant to pay the required
headworks charge as stipulated in Condition 9 of the original
development permit issued on 16th March, 2006; and
2. Council contribute 100% of the total cost of works associated with
external street scape works included as part of the original
development permit issued on 16th March, 2006.
CARRIED
Voting on Amendment as the Motion
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 10
COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURATION
OF LOT AT EY ROAD, AIRVILLE (K. STRATHDEE)
(A-DDES) / (I-PLANDEV)
749694 - Sub 06/44 - Mr. M.D. Allpress - Director of Development &
Environmental Services - Report - Development Application received from
Brazier Motti on behalf of Mr. K. Strathdee - Reconfiguration of land at Ey
Road, Airville.
Moved Cr. McCathie, seconded Cr. Haynes that Council approve the
Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot at Ey Road, Airville (Lot 2
on RP714077, Lot 137 on RP840963 & Lot 1 on RP719375, Parish of Jarvisfield,
County of Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:
1. Bear the cost of all alterations necessary to public utility mains, services
or installations;
2. The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all
rates and charges in arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the
application, are paid in full;
3. Pay the sum of $71.70 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23.90
per lot to be levied on the Council by the Department of Natural
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Resources and Mines for each new valuation;
4. The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be
the owner’s responsibility and to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering Services. Any proposed purchaser of the land is to be
advised accordingly;
5. The existing illegal access to proposed Lot 9 off Old Clare Road be
removed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services;
6. Grant Council an easement for drainage purposes from top of bank to
top of bank over the gully that traverses the proposed Lot 9. The
easement is to be granted free of compensation and be prepared by
Council’s solicitor with all costs involved including survey costs,
preparation and registration of the easement, to be borne by Council;
and
7. Approval of this proposal Plan shall lapse and become of no effect
unless an accurate plan of survey is submitted to the Council within
two (2) years from the date of notification of this decision. Please note
that in terms of SECTION 3.5.22 (1) of the Integrated Planning Act 1997,
the currency period can only be extended if the request is received
before the approval lapses.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 11
GROVES AND CLARK, SOLICITORS TO BE ADVISED COUNCIL DOES NOT
SUPPORT PROPOSAL BY A. VASTA FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SECTION OF
CRAIG STREET AND UN-NAMED SECTION OF ROAD OFF CRAIG STREET, AYR
(A-DES)
748258 - RC 05/02 - Mr. J.S. Power - Acting Director of Engineering Services Report - Request received from Groves & Clark, Solicitors, on behalf of Mr.
A. Vasta for Council's views regarding proposed temporary closure of
section of Craig Street, Ayr and section of un-named road off Craig Street.
Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Marriott that Groves and Clark, Solicitors
be advised that:
1. Council will not support the proposal by Mr. A. Vasta for the temporary
closure of a section of Craig Street and an un-named section of road
off Craig Street, Ayr; and
2. Previous advice that Council would offer no objection to the
temporary closure of a section of Craig Street, Ayr is withdrawn.
FOR: Crs. McLaughlin, Marriott, Gist, Castelanelli, Loizou, McCathie,
Gambino, Haynes and Dalle Cort
AGAINST: Cr. List
CARRIED 9/1
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CLAUSE 12
COUNCIL OFFERS NO OBJECTION TO TRANSFER OF LEASE AT AYR
AERODROME FROM AIRFARM AERIAL AG PTY. LTD. TO AUSPRAY AVIATION
PTY. LTD.
(A-DAS)
Director of Administrative Services, Mr. Mulcahy referred to
correspondence received from Groves and Clark, Solicitors seeking
Council's consent to the transfer of a lease at the Ayr Aerodrome, currently
held by Airfarm Aerial AG Pty. Ltd., to Auspray Aviation Pty. Ltd. (Letter No.
750390 - 4/2/4)
Moved Cr. Marriott, seconded Cr. Castelanelli that Council offer no
objection to the transfer of the lease of land at the Ayr Aerodrome from
Airfarm Aerial Ag Pty. Ltd. to Auspray Aviation Pty. Ltd. provided that the
lessee and assignee enter into a Deed of Covenant whereby the assignee
covenants to be bound by the obligations on the part of the lessee
contained in the Lease, with such document being prepared by Council's
solicitor at the expense of the lessee or assignee.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 13
COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH LAWN CEMETERY AT HOME HILL CEMETERY - ISSUES
IN RELATION TO ESTABLISHMENT OF HOME HILL LAWN CEMETERY TO BE
CONSIDERED FOLLOWING ADVICE FROM BURDEKIN CHURCH LEADERS
ASSOCIATION ON TRADITIONAL EAST-WEST BURIAL PLOT FORMATION
(A-DDES)
749672 - 3/6/11 - Mr. M.D. Allpress - Director of Development &
Environmental Services - Report - Proposed establishment of Lawn
Cemetery at the Home Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Ken Wright of K. & S. Wright Funerals and Ms. Fiona Kirke-Northwood of
Burdekin Funerals attended the meeting for discussion on this issue.
Moved Cr. Marriott, seconded Cr. Gambino that Council establish an
interdenominational lawn cemetery in the North/West corner of the Home
Hill Cemetery.
CARRIED
Moved Cr. Gist, seconded Cr. McCathie that 50M be allocated from the
interdenominational memorial section of the Home Hill Cemetery for the
purpose of establishing an interdenominational lawn cemetery in the
North/West corner.
CARRIED
Moved Cr. Gist, seconded Cr. Castelanelli that Council liaise with the
Burdekin Church Leaders Association to ascertain their opinion on the
traditional east-west burial plot formation.
CARRIED
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Further decisions on issues in relation to the establishment of a Lawn
Cemetery at the Home Hill Cemetery were deferred pending advice from
the Burdekin Church Leaders Association.
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CLAUSE 14
REFURBISHMENT OF REMAINING SEATS IN HOME HILL CBD LISTED FOR
2007/2008 BUDGET CONSIDERATION
(A-BUDGET)
Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that the refurbishment of the
remaining seats in the Home Hill Central Business District be listed for
2007/2008 budget consideration.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 15
FUTURE REVITALISATION OF BRANDON, GIRU, CLARE AND MILLAROO LISTED
FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
(A-DAS) / (I-RECORDS) , (I-ADMIN) , (I-DEV)
Moved Cr. Haynes, seconded Cr. Gist that an appropriate concept for the
future revitalisation of Brandon, Giru, Clare and Millaroo be listed as a
topic for future discussion by Council.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 16
INVESTIGATIONS TO BE UNDERTAKEN THROUGH ERGON ENERGY ON COST
AND AVAILABLE SUBSIDY/FUNDING FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND
POWER IN DRYSDALE STREET, BRANDON
(A-DES)
Moved Cr. List, seconded Cr. McCathie that investigations be undertaken
through Ergon Energy to ascertain the cost and availability of
subsidy/funding to undertake an underground power project in Drysdale
Street Brandon, with a report on the outcome of the investigations being
provided to Council for consideration.
CARRIED
MORNING TEA ADJOURNMENT
Cr. Haynes left the meeting at this stage.
At this stage of the meeting Councillors reviewed the sections of the Policy
Register pertaining to Water, Sewerage, Parks & Reserves, and Health.
Cr. Haynes returned to the meeting during discussion on the Policy
Register.
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CLAUSE 17
COUNCIL MEETS IN-COMMITTEE UNDER SECTION 463.(1)(G) OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT ACT 1993.
Moved Cr. Gambino, seconded Cr. Haynes that Council meet
in-committee under Section 463.(1)(g) of the Local Government Act 1993.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 18
ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED
Moved Cr. Gambino, seconded Cr. Marriott that the Ordinary Meeting of
Council be resumed.
CARRIED
There being no further business the meeting closed at approximately 3.15
p.m.
These Minutes were confirmed by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting
held on 5th December, 2006.
MAYOR
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BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL
MINUTES - BURDEKIN SHIRE YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 27TH NOVEMBER, 2006
Held in the John Drysdale Chamber
Commencing at 3.30pm
CLAUSE 1
ATTENDANCE
Daniela Tama - Youth Mayor
John Mann - Deputy Youth Mayor
Tammy Cornford - Secretary/Treasurer
Aimee Soper - Ayr State High School
Alice Gambino - Ayr State High School
Amy Woodall - Ayr State High School
Bonnie Stubbs - Burdekin Catholic High School
Carmelo Quagliata - Ayr State High School
David Edwards - Home Hill State High School
Emma Andrews - Ayr State High School
Haydn Henning - Ayr State High School
Heather Scott - Ayr State High School
Justin Zani - Ayr State High School
Lauren Gordon - Ayr State High School
Nathan Winn - Ayr State High School
Tim Byrnes - Home Hill State High School
Cr. McLaughlin - Mayor, Burdekin Shire Council
Tony Vaccaro - Youth Liaison Officer
Apologies for absence - Alex Pasquale, Amy Tuffin, Annette Nicholson,
Maree Molino and Kerry Dudley.
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CLAUSE 2
MINUTES RECEIVED
Moved Carmelo Quagliata, seconded Nathan Winn that the Minutes of
the Burdekin Shire Youth Council Meeting held on 6th November, 2006 be
received.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 3
MINUTES ADOPED
Moved Bonnie Stubbs, seconded David Edwards that the Minutes of the
Burdekin Shire Youth Council Meeting held on 27th November, 2006 be
adopted.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 4
FEEDBACK FROM YOUTH COUNCIL CHRISTMAS BREAK-UP HELD AT BURDEKIN
BOWL ON 10TH NOVEMBER, 2006
Positive feedback was received from all members and friends who
attended the Burdekin Shire Council Christmas Break-up which was held at
the Burdekin Bowl on Friday 10th November, 2006.
It was noted that the event was well attended with 21 Youth Council
Members and 10 friends bowling on the night.
Mayor, Cr. McLaughlin later noted that Council would be covering part of
the costs to hold the event.
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CLAUSE 5
BURDEKIN LIBRARY PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED ON 10TH DECEMBER, 2006 AT
10.00AM
At this stage of the meeting, Children's Librarian, Michelle Felesina
attended the meeting and discussions were held in relation to the
Burdekin Library Project to be completed by the Youth Council.
Mrs. Felesina advised that library staff were unable to supervise members
on 5th December, to complete painting of the young adults section of the
library. It was agreed that Youth Council Members undertake the painting
of the young adults section of the Burdekin Library on Sunday 10th
December, 2006 at 10.00am. It was noted that if the painting was not
completed on Sunday, members could finish the project on Monday 11th
December. Mrs. Felesina advised that she would arrange food and drinks
for all members attending. Tammy Cornford undertook to forward a
reminder to all Youth Council Members.
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CLAUSE 6
INWARD CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND OUTWARD ADOPTED
Inward Correspondence
1. Andrew Fee, Raw Dance Company - providing information on
InterACTIVE Dance – a customised day of dance workshops run by
RAW Dance Company and attaching a schedule of performances in
2007 as well as seeking expressions of interest. Raw Dance Company is
a principal partner of Teenage Depression Awareness & Suicide
Prevention.
Outward Correspondence
1. Youth Council Members - forward monthly meeting notice
2. Mayor, Cr. McLaughlin - Seeking reimbursement of $525.00 for costs
involved with the Burdekin Shire Youth Council's Christmas Break-up.
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Moved Aimee Soper, seconded Amy Woodall that the inward
correspondence be received and outward adopted.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 7
BEST OF 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS' TO BE HELD ON 16TH JUNE, 2007 IN ORDER
TO COINCIDE WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY BURDEKIN BRIDGE CELEBRATIONS
Tony Vaccaro advised that in June 2007, the Burdekin Shire will be hosting
week long celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Burdekin Bridge. It
was further noted that a date had been set aside to hold a youth function
as part of these celebrations.
Tony Vaccaro advised that the Manager of the Burdekin Theatre, Ms. Lisa
Trevallick has asked that the Youth Council consider changing the
proposed date for the Best of 'Battle of the Bands' event from 23rd June,
2007 to 16th June, 2007 in order to coincide with the 50th Anniversary
Burdekin Bridge Celebrations. It was agreed that this would be less work
for Youth Council Members as they would only have to organise one
event rather than two. It was further noted that more funding may be
available to hold the event as part of the Bridge Celebrations.
Mr. Vaccaro undertook to advise Ms. Trevallick that the Burdekin Shire
Youth Council had agreed to hold the Best of 'Battle of the Bands' event
on Saturday 16th June, 2007.
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CLAUSE 8
INFORMATION PROVIDED ON 2007 BATTLE OF THE BANDS FUNDING OPTIONS
Mr. Vaccaro provided information in relation to 2007 National Youth Week
Funding as well as the proposed Battle of the Bands to be held during
National Youth Week celebrations. Mrs. Vaccaro noted that the funding
structure for National Youth Week has been changed in 2007 with an
amount of $9500.00 available to hold one event in the region. It was
noted that in previous years there has been funding amounts of $1000 $1500 available to hold events in each area.
Mr. Vaccaro advised that he was undertaking further investigations into
this matter and was hopeful that a smaller amount of funding could be
made available to the Burdekin to hold Battle of the Bands. It was further
noted that Battle of the Bands will still be held even if funding isn't
obtained however a smaller budget will be available to conduct the
event.
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CLAUSE 9
UPDATE ON BURDEKIN WARRIORS FOOTBALL TEAM
Justin Zani announced that the Burdekin Warriors Football Team were
recently announced the Premiers of the season for 2006.
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Justin Zani further advised that funding was obtained for the group to hold
an end of year break-up which was recently held at Airlie Beach. It was
reported that all of the team members had a great time during the 2006
season and hope to continue with more support in 2007.
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CLAUSE 10
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO 2006 BURDEKIN SHIRE YOUTH COUNCIL
MEMBERS
The Mayor, Cr. McLaughlin congratulated members of the 2006 Burdekin
Shire Youth Council for their efforts and dedication throughout the year.
Cr. McLaughlin encouraged continued membership on the Youth Council
in 2007.
At this stage of the meeting each member was presented with a
Certificate of Appreciation from Mayor, Cr. McLaughlin.
It was noted that this was the final meeting for 2006 Burdekin Shire Youth
Council and it was advised that applications for membership will be
called in early 2007 and the first meeting is proposed to be held in
February, 2007.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 4.15pm.
Daniela Tama
YOUTH MAYOR
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
1.
750864 * 01-10-17
Mr. A.J. Murphy
Expression of appreciation to Council for complimentary tickets provided to seniors and
pensioners for John McNally 'Morning Melodies' Show on 28 November 2006.
2.
750119 * 03-08-11E
Burdekin Race Club Inc.
Acceptance of invitation to participate in celebrations for 50th anniversary of the opening
of Burdekin Bridge - the Bridge to feature as a major part of the race meeting scheduled for
16 June 2007.
3.
750683 * MPF-01
Australian Red Cross - Queensland
Copy of Queensland Division's 'Year in Review' Annual Report - One highlight of which was
response to Cyclone Larry.
4.
750118 * MPF-03
Carmichael Ford
Acknowledgement of request for support of 2006 Endeavour Foundation Christmas Tree
Appeal - Carmichael Ford committed for next three years to partnership with Abused Child
Trust by contributing $50.00 for every retail new and used vehicle sold, expected to
generate funding of $60 000 per year.
5.
750287 * MPF-07
Association & Communication Events Pty. Ltd. (ACE Events)
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30/11/2006
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
1.
750710 * 03-08-02B
Mr. D.P. Mulcahy – Director of Administrative Services
Report - Replacement of existing unserviceable petrol/diesel fuel pumps - Jones Street
Depot.
Burdekin Shire Council
Programme Category:
Administration and Finance
Referring Letter Number: NA
File Number: 03-08-02B
SUBJECT HEADING:
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DEPOT FUEL PUMPS
Name of Applicant:
N/A
Location:
Burdekin Shire Council, Jones Street Depot
Author and Officer's Title: Alan Drew, Purchasing / Stores Officer
Executive Summary:
The Burdekin Shire Council petrol/diesel pumps located in the Jones Street
Depot are unserviceable and require replacement.
Officer's Recommendation:
It is recommended that:
(1)
Council accept the quotation from Gilbarco Australia in the amount of
$52,924.30 (inclusive of GST) to install four new pumps complete with
sumps, install fuel lines to in-ground tanks, and integration of existing
electrical wiring with new pumps and commissioning;
(2)
Council accept the quotation from Transpacific Industrial Solutions in the
amount of $2,582.84 (inclusive of GST) to prepare storage tanks for
change of fuel type.
Background:
Ongoing operational and maintenance problems experienced by store staff
regarding the current fuel pumps, has reached a stage where only one fuel
pump out of four is currently serviceable and working.
One diesel line from the in-ground tank to a pump is ruptured and the other
lines to corresponding pumps cannot be guaranteed due to their age.
Integrity tests of the in-ground tanks has proved that all three tanks are
serviceable and a written report is available as proof of testing.
Advice was sought from both internal and external Technical Officers
regarding the viability of repairing the existing pumps, however due to their
age (over twenty years old) it was advised that the cost would be similar to a
new machine and therefore replacement with new pumps was
recommended.
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Council has approved the use of bio-diesel as well as petro diesel and
unleaded petrol. Estimates and quotations have been sought to
accommodate this specialist fuel as well as the transference of fuels to the
correct in-ground tanks to match the corresponding fuel pumps. This service
will be provided by the successful quotation.
Link to Corporate/Operational Plan:
Strategic Element No. 2 – Delivering and Maintaining Infrastructure.
Consultation (internal/external):
Consultation has been sought with the Manager of Technical Services - Mr.
Gary Pappalardo, Manager of Gilbarco Australia - Mr. Doug Biggs, Manager
of Tropical Fuel Maintenance and Electrical – Mr. Ron Rowe, Operations
Manager JFTA Pty. Ltd. - Mr. Tom Wilmot, and Site Inspector Transpacific
Industrial Solutions – Mr. Jason Bremner.
Legal Authority or Implications (statutory basis – eg Act, Local Law, legal risks):
N/A
Policy Implications:
N/A
Financial and Resource Implications:
Quotation from Gilbarco Australia - $52,924.30 inclusive of GST.
Quotation from Transpacific Industrial Solutions - $2,582.84 inclusive of GST.
Above expenditures are unbudgeted, but are of an urgent nature.
Expenditure to be covered in a budget review.
Report prepared by:
A. Drew,
PURCHASING / STORES OFFICER
Report authorised by:
D.P. Mulcahy,
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT
1.
750944 * Cons 06-21 Mr. M.D. Allpress - Director - Development & Environmental Services
Report - Development application from NDL Transport Pty. Ltd. - Material Change of Use for
a Transport Depot at 76 Mango Avenue, Horseshoe Lagoon.
Burdekin Shire Council
Programme Category:
Development and Environmental Services
Classification:
N/A
Date:
29th November, 2006
Referring Letter No:
741216
File No:
Cons 06-21
Subject Heading:
Lodging a Development Application for Material Change of Use for a
Transport Depot
Name of Applicant:
NDL Transport Pty Ltd
Location:
76 Mango Avenue, Horseshoe Lagoon (Lot 69 on RP730434, Parish of
Selkirk, County of Gladstone)
Author and
Officer’s Title:
S. Great
Manager - Planning & Development
Executive Summary:
An application has been received from NDL Transport Pty Ltd seeking approval for a Material
Change of Use for a Transport Depot at 76 Mango Avenue, Horseshoe Lagoon (Lot 69 on RP730434,
Parish of Selkirk, County of Gladstone). A Development Application (Code Assessable) has been
triggered in accordance with the Burdekin Shire Council’s Transitional Planning Scheme.
Officer's Recommendation:
That Council approve the Development Application for a Material Change of Use for a Transport
Depot at 76 Mango Avenue, Horseshoe Lagoon (Lot 69 on RP730434, Parish of Selkirk, County of
Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:
1.
Bear the cost of all alterations necessary to public utility mains, services or installations;
2.
Construction of an industrial crossover from the property boundary to the existing bitumen
surface. The industrial crossover shall be a minimum width of 6.0m and constructed of
32mPa 150mm thick concrete reinforced with F72 mesh and shall not impede existing
stormwater flows from upstream;
3.
The industrial crossover shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services;
4.
The applicant shall submit to Council sufficient details of the industrial crossovers to indicate
grades of drainage upstream and downstream;
5.
Access to the existing bitumen in Mango Avenue shall be so as to limit turning movement of
trucks;
6.
The applicant or any of their agents or contractors shall not commence construction work
on the site on any day before 7.00am nor continue any such works after 6pm. Neither shall
any works be undertaken on a Sunday or Public Holiday. Adequate precautions to the
satisfaction of Council shall also be taken to ensure that dust does not cause an annoyance
during construction work on the site. This may mean cessation of work during periods of
adverse climatic conditions, if directed by Council;
7.
A 1.8m fence is to be erected around the site to reduce noise and light emissions from the
property;
8.
A landscaping plan for the entrance, site office and staff car parking area is to be prepared
by a suitably experienced person and shall be submitted and approved by Council at the
time the building plans are submitted for the shed/site office. Landscaping works are to be
completed prior to commencement of the land use;
9.
Refrigerated vehicles are not to be stored at the site;
10.
No mechanical repairs/maintenance of vehicles is to be undertaken on the site. A MCU
ERA application is required for undertaking mechanical repairs/maintenance;
11.
Vehicles are not permitted to be washed on site. A MCU (ERA) application is required for
washing of vehicles on the site and would require the installation of a washdown bay and
treatment system;
12.
The site is to be sealed or watered regularly or other Council approved method of dust
suppression to prevent dust emissions causing a nuisance to surrounding properties;
13.
The operation of the approved use shall be undertaken so that no undue disturbance is
caused to neighbouring properties by virtue of bright lights, traffic, noise or odour;
14.
Any noise generating equipment (such as air compressors) is to be located within the shed
and regularly maintained to reduce noise emissions;
15.
The proposed operations are to be developed and conducted strictly in accordance with
the application as submitted with any variances to this needing prior approval of Council;
and
16.
This approval is valid for a period of four (4) years and will lapse unless it is commenced and
substantially developed in that time. Please note that in terms of Section 3.5.22 (1) of the
Integrated Planning Act, the currency period can only be extended if the request is
received before the approval lapses.
Background:
The following comments are from the Manager of Planning & Development, Mr Shane Great:
The land is zoned ‘Rural’ incorporating a “Rural Settlement” sub area under the provisions of
Council’s IPA Planning Scheme. It is the applicant’s intent to construct a Transport Deport at 76
Mango Avenue, Horseshoe Lagoon. A ‘transport depot’ is not specifically defined in the planning
scheme therefore, given the intended operations it could be argued that it falls within the definition
of an activity associated with a ‘Rural Industry’.
Rural Industry defined:
Premises used for the handling, packaging, processing, storage, transportation or treatment of
primary produce for commercial purposes where such use is conducted either on seasonal basis or
as an activity directly related to ‘agriculture’, intensive agriculture’ or ‘intensive animal husbandry’.
This definition also includes treatment of sugar or sugar by-products that add value and capitalize
on synergies with sugar mills.”
In accordance with the development assessment tables, the level of assessment is ‘Code
Assessable’ due to the premise being located in a ‘Rural’ zone.
The proposal seeks to construct a facility for the purpose of a storage depot for the trucks carrying
out the cartage activities associated with the sugar by-products this particular company deals with.
The applicant has been carrying out these activities in Giru for the previous three (3) years utilising
its current depot located on CSR property at Invicta Mill in Giru. However the applicant has
outgrown this site and is in need of another location that will comfortably allow growth to continue.
It is the applicant’s intent to construct a site office and storage shed at the proposed depot for the
purpose of housing vehicles undercover during each ‘off-season’. There will be one employee at
the depot during normal work hours undertaking supervisor duties. The remainder of the employees
are drivers and will only be at the depot at the start and end of each shift. Generally the transport
operations will be carried out 24 hours per day, seven days per week during the cane crushing
season, with shift changes occurring twice a day at the depot.
The applicant has indicated that only minor maintenance will be carried out at the proposed
Deport, such as tyre changes and minor repairs, with all major work on the vehicles is to be
undertaken off-site at an established mechanical repair business in Ayr, as is the current practice.
The relevant Council Officer’s have assessed the proposed development and have recommended
conditions in relation to access, drainage, landscaping and environmental compliance. These are
reflected in the abovementioned recommendation.
Link to Corporate/Operational Plan:
N/A
Consultation (internal/external):
N/A
Legal Authority or Implications:
N/A
Policy Implications:
N/A
Financial and Resource Implications:
N/A
(Signature)
Report prepared by:
S. Great - Manager Planning & Development
(Signature)
Report endorsed by:
M.D. Allpress - Director of Development and Environmental Services