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SHIRE OF GOOMALLING
Minutes of the Goomalling Shire Council Meeting held on Wednesday 19th March 2014
at the Goomalling Shire Council Chambers commencing at 10.19 am
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PRESENT: Shire President
STAFF:
Councillor DC Sewell (Presided)
TOWN
Councillor KJ Ryan
TOWN
Councillor GA Romero
TOWN
Councillor RK Van Gelderen
TOWN
Councillor JM Chester
SOUTH
Councillor R Sheen
SOUTH
Councillor MM Davey
CENTRAL/NORTH
Councillor BJ Haywood
CENTRAL/NORTH
Councillor CL Kingston
CENTRAL/NORTH
The Chief Executive Officer (CCJ Kerp), The Finance Manager (NM Bird)
was in attendance.
The Shire President declared the Meeting opened at 10.19 am
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Casey Butt entered the meeting at 10.19 am
Beverly Hamerton, WA Country Health Service entered the meeting at 10.19 am
1. QUESTION TIME - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Casey Butt discussed with the meeting the Beauty Salon proposal at 59 Railway Terrace,
Goomalling for their consideration.
Casey Butt left the meeting at 10.28 am
SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Haywood that standing orders be now
suspended. Time 10.28 am
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Beverly Hamerton discussed with Council the future revamp works at the Goomalling
Hospital.
RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Davey that standing orders be now
resumed. Time 11.18 am.
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Beverly Hamerton left the meeting at 11.18 am
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2. APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Nil
3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
3.1 ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY 5th FEBRUARY 2014
Resolution:
Moved Cr Romero, seconded Cr Sheen that the Minutes of the
Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Wednesday 5th February 2014 as read, be
confirmed as a true and correct record of proceedings.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
4. MATTERS ARISING
Nil
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SHIRE PRESIDENT
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Cr Sheen reported on the Skelton Weed Action Group
Cr Ryan Cr Sewell, David Vaughn acting Chief Executive Officer and the Finance
Manager attended LEMAC Meeting
Cr Ryan attended a DOAC Meeting in Northam
Cr Haywood attended a presentation of the Community Risk Management for
LEMAC
Cr Sewell attended the opening of the new Knick Knack Building
Cr Sewell. Cr Romero, Cr Chester & Cr Sheen attended the welcoming of the
acting Chief Executive Officer.
Cr Sewell attended a meeting the outside staff with the acting Chief Executive
Officer
Cr Sewell attended the Avon Midland Ward meeting the acting Chief Executive
Officer
Cr Sewell, Russell Beck Works Supervisor, David Vaughn acting Chief Executive
Officer and Mr Robert Dew attended a meeting at the Konnongorring Tip.
Cr Sewell and Finance Manager attended Wheatbelt North Road Group Meeting.
Resolution:
Moved Cr Kingston, seconded Cr Davey that the Reports be received.
CARRIED
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6. MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Resolution:
motion.
Moved Cr Romero, seconded Cr Haywood that Council discuss the notice of
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
Resolution:
Moved Cr Chester, seconded Cr Sheen that Council to discuss each
applicant as an individual motion.
CARRIED BY ABSOLTUE MAJORITY 8/0
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Romero that Council bestow an Honorary
Freeman to the Shire of Goomalling to Mr John Bird for his service to the community and
district.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Sheen that Council bestow an Honorary
Freeman to the Shire of Goomalling to Mr Harold Forward for his service to the community
and district.
CARRIED BY ABSOLTUE MAJORITY 6/2
DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS AND OFFICER’S INTEREST
7.
Cr Davey declared an interest in the Environmental Report Item No 2.0
Cr Kingston declared an interest in the Environmental Report Item No 2.1
Cr Romero declared an interest in the Environmental Report Item No 2.0
8.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS
Nil
9.
CORRESPONDENCE
1.
CORRY MUNSON, COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICES MANAGER RE:
LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (LEMC) MEETING MINUTES
HELD 13th FEBRUARY 2014 (69-6)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above minutes from
the LEMC Meeting held 13 February 2014 be received.
CARRIED
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2.
HON PETER COLLIER MLC, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION RE: GOOMALLING
PRIMARY SCHOOL FUNDING CUTS (162/63)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the correspondence
from Hon Peter Collier regarding Government Funding Cuts to WA Schools be
received.
CARRIED
3.
DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION RE: LODGEMENT OF FINALISED
DISABILITY ACCESS AND INCLUSION PLAN (DAIP) (54)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence from Disability Services Commission regarding lodgement of
Council DAIP be received.
CARRIED
4.
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS RE: RESERVE 8918 GOOMALLING CARAVAN PARK
(39/146)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence from Department of Lands regarding Reserve 8918 be received.
CARRIED
5.
GOOMALLING HISTORICAL SOCIETY RE: THANK YOU MAL CHESTER AND
TEAM FOR MAINTENANCE WORK AT THE MUSEUM (43)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above Thank you
from Goomalling Historical Society be received.
CARRIED
6.
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITIES RE: AGE
FRIENDLY HOME MAINTENANCE KIT (37-3)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above Age Friendly
Home Maintenance Kit from Department of Local Government and Communities be
received.
CARRIED
7.
ANGELA ELDER, MANAGER, SOUTH WEST SETTLEMENT RE: SOUTH WEST
NATIVE TITLE SETTLEMENT COMMUNITY MEETINGS (7-2)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence from Angela Elder regarding the South West Native Title
Settlement be received.
CARRIED
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PETER GURNEY, NBN CO RE: NBN UPDATE, SHIRE OF GOOMALLING (184-1)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence from Peter Gurney regarding National Broadband Network
accessibility for the Shire of Goomalling be received.
CARRIED
9.
GREG HADLOW RE: MATES 500 RELAY – SHIRE OF GOOMALLING (177-3)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above
correspondence from Greg Hadlow regarding Mates 500 Relay for Prostate Cancer
be received.
CARRIED
10.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (WALGA) RE:
BANNER IN THE TERRACE (33)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence from WALGA regarding Banners on the Terrace be received.
CARRIED
11.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION RE: NEW
MODEL PURCHASING POLICY: WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DISABILITY
ENTERPRISES (196)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence from WALGA regarding New Model Purchasing Policy be received.
CARRIED
12.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION RE: STATE
COUNCIL SUMMARY MINUTES, MARCH 2014 (196)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above Summary of
Minutes from the WALGA State Council Meeting held 5 March 2014 be received.
CARRIED
13.
GENEVIEVE MIDDLETON, DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
RE: NORTHAM DOAC MEETING, 11 MARCH 2014 (26-6)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence regarding the Northam DOAC Meeting on 11 March 2014 be
received.
CARRIED
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GREG WILLIS, MAIN ROADS WA WHEATBELT REGION RE: 2013-14 WBN RRG
FUNDING & RECOUP REGISTER (105-5)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
register from Greg Willis of Main Road WA be received.
that the above Recoup
CARRIED
15.
GREG WILLIS, MAIN ROADS WA WHEATBELT REGION RE: WBN RRG
MEETING – AGENDA 24 FEBRUARY 2014 (105-5A)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the Wheatbelt North
Regional Road Group Meeting Agenda for 24 February 2014 be received.
CARRIED
16.
GREG WILLIS, MAIN ROADS WA WHEATBELT REGION RE: REGIONAL ROAD
GROUP REPORT, ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 2014 (105)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above Regional
Road Group Report for February 2014 be received.
CARRIED
17.
ALAN CARPENTER, EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER, WESFARMERS RE:
WESFARMER CENTENARY (52)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence from Wesfarmers regarding their upcoming Centenary be
received.
CARRIED
18.
HON MIA DAVIES MLA, THE NATIONALS RE: MEDIA RELEASE: CENTRAL
WHEATBELT AWARDED CSRFF GRANT (174-7)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above Media
Release regarding the Central Wheatbelt allocation of CSRFF grant funding be
received.
CARRIED
19.
HON MIA DAVIES MLA & HON PAUL BROWN MLC, THE NATIONALS RE:
DAVIES AND BROWN TOUR CENTRAL WHEATBELT GRAIN RAIL ROAD
NETWORK (129)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above Media
Release regarding Davies & Brown’s tour of Central Wheatbelt grain rail road
network be received.
CARRIED
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ANN & BRIAN HENDERSON RE: KEEP THE GRAIN ON RAIL (42)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
correspondence regarding keeping grain on rail be received.
that the above
CARRIED
21.
ECONOMIC REGULATION AUTHORITY RE:PUBLICATION OF AN AMENDMENT
TO WATER CORPORATION’s WATER SERVICES OPERATING LICENCE (198)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above publication of
an amendment to the Water Corporations water services operating licence be
received.
CARRIED
22.
MELISSA PRICE MP, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR DURACK RE: MEMBER UPDATE
(129)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
update from Melissa Price MP be received.
that the above member
CARRIED
23.
THE NATIONAL AWARDS FOR LOCAL GOVERNEMENT TEAM RE: 2014
NATIONAL AWARDS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (33-1)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence regarding the 2014 National Awards for Local Government be
received.
CARRIED
24.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGERS AUSTRALIA (WA) RE: LGMA EVENTS &
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (95)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above LGMA Event
& Professional Development Calendar be received.
CARRIED
25.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGERS AUSTRALIA (WA) RE: OPERATION OF THE
TWO YEAR GUARANTEE FOR LG EMPLOYEES (95)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence regarding operation of the two (2) year guarantee for LG
Employees be received.
CARRIED
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE RE: AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ICT AWARDS
(33-1)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence regarding the Australian Government ICT Awards be received.
CARRIED
27.
DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT RE;
2010-11 LOCAL GOVERNMENT NATIONAL REPORT (102)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
Local Government National Report be received.
that the above 2010-11
CARRIED
28.
THE RURAL CLINICAL SCHOOL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA RE:IMPACT OF
THE RURAL CLINICAL SCHOOL OF WA ON WORK LOCATION OF MEDICAL
GRADUATES (80)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above media release
regarding the impact of the Rural Clinical School of WA on work location of medical
graduates be received.
CARRIED
29.
BELINDA BAILEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RURAL HEALTH WEST RE:
THANK YOU FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND INVITATION TO 25 YEAR
CELEBRATIONS (80)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence from Rural Health West thanking Council for its continues support
be received be received.
CARRIED
30.
KERRY KISTEMAKER RE: ONE PUNCH CAMPAIGN (130-1)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above One Punch
Campaign bulletin be received.
CARRIED
31.
ROBERT TODD RE: WHEN SHOULD ROUNDABOUTS REPLACE TRAFFIC
SIGNALS? (138)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Chester that the above
correspondence regarding when roundabouts should replace traffic signals be
received.
CARRIED
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32.
JACKSON MCDONALD RE: RESERVES 36820 AND 26114 – SHIRE OF
GOOMALLING TO TOODYAY DISTRICTS HORSE & PONY CLUB INC. (174-9)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Chester, seconded Cr Sheen that the above Lease
Document for Reserves 36820 & 26114 be received.
CARRIED
33.
DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT RE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AGREEMENT – 2012-13 COUNTRY LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND INDIVIDUAL
(129-5)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Chester, seconded Cr Sheen that the above Financial
Assistance Agreement for 2012-13 CLGF Individual Allocation be received.
CARRIED
34.
MARIUS VAN DER MERWE, BUTLER SETTINERI RE: SHIRE OF GOOMALLING
FINANCIAL AUDIT YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012 (5)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sheen, seconded Cr Haywood
that the above
correspondence regarding the completed financial audit for year ending 30 June
2012 be received and this item be deferred to the Special Council Meeting on the
31 March 2014.
CARRIED
35.
JENINE POWELL, RENASCENCE BEAUTY RE: BUSINESS CLOSURE AND
VACATION OF PREMISE, 59 RAILWAY TERRACE (93-1)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Chester, seconded Cr Sheen that the above
correspondence regarding Renascence Beauty business closure and vacation of
premises be received.
CARRIED
36.
JODIE MORRIS, PREFERRED TRAINING NETWORK RE: COUNCILLOR 360 – A
BEHAVIOURAL SURVEY FOR COUNCILLORS (33)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Chester, seconded Cr Sheen that the above
correspondence regarding a behavioural survey for councillors be received.
CARRIED
37.
MARIA REBANE, SHIRE OF TOODYAY RE: MINUTES FROM MEETING OF
AVON REGIONAL ORGANISATION OF COUNCIL (AROC) HELD 3 FEBRUARY
2014 (144)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Chester, seconded Cr Sheen that the above Minutes for
Meeting held 3 February 2014 be received.
CARRIED
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38.
GREG WILLIS, MAIN ROADS WESTERN AUSTRALIA WHEATBELT NORTH RE:
WBN RRG – PROCESS TO MAXIMISE ROAD PROJECT EXPENDITURES
CURRENT (105-5A)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Chester, seconded Cr Sheen
that the above
correspondence regarding the process to maximise road project expenditures be
received.
CARRIED
39.
AIREY TAYLOR CONSULTING RE: GOOMALLING TOWN HALL CEILING
(77/207)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Romero, seconded Cr Chester that the above structural
report and quotation be received and noted.
CARRIED
40.
CATH MEAGHAN, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING RE: WHEATBELT REGIONAL
PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE FRAMEWORK RELEASE FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT (208)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Haywood that the above Wheatbelt
Regional Planning & Infrastructure Framework Release be received and noted.
CARRIED
41.
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITIES RE: NATIONAL
ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK FOR ASSET MANAGEMENT (3-1)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Kingston, seconded Cr Haywood
that the above
correspondence regarding the National Assessment Framework for Asset
Management be received and this item be deferred to the Special Council Meeting
on the 31 March 2014.
CARRIED
42.
ECONOMIC REGULATION AUTHORITY (ERA) RE: REQUEST USE OF SHIRE
OF GOOMALLING LOGO (198)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Chester that the above
correspondence requesting the use of Council’s logo be received and Council
approve the ERA to use the Council’s Logo.
CARRIED
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43.
AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION RE: NATIONAL GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT (NGA) IN CANBERRA FROM 15-18 JUNE
(34)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Romero, seconded Cr Kingston
that the above
correspondence regarding National General Assembly of Local Government in
Canberra be received.
CARRIED
44.
AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION RE: NATIONAL GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT (NGA) CALL FOR MOTIONS (102-7/34)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Romero, seconded Cr Kingston that the above
correspondence calling for motions for the National General Assembly of Local
Government be received.
CARRIED
45.
TONY NOTTLE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN RE:
AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE
(34)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Romero, seconded Cr Kingston
that the above
correspondence regarding ALGA National Conference and meeting with politicians
be rreceived.
CARRIED
46.
REBECCA WINDSOR RE: APPLICATION FOR COURSE FEE ASSISTANCE –
CERTIFICATE IV FITNESS TRAINER (160)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Haywood that the above application
from Rebecca Windsor to subsides her Certificate IV Fitness Trainer be received
and Council refund half of the course on the proviso she continues to support the
Gym staff with the relief work and produces a copy of her certificate.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
47.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LAND INFORMATION SYSTEM RE: STATE LAND
INFORMATION CAPTURE PROGRAM 2013-2014 (97)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Romero
that the above
correspondence regarding the State Land Information Capture Program 2013-2014
be received and Council Chief Executive Officer to investigate further and report to
Council at its next meeting 16 April 2014
CARRIED
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LUNCHEON ADJOURNMENT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Sheen that Council do now adjourn for
lunch adjournment. Time 12.30 pm.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
Resumed at 1.32 pm
48.
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITIES RE: LOCAL
GOVERNMENT REFORM TOOLKIT (102-2A)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Sheen that the above correspondence
regarding the Local Government Reform Tool Kit be received and Council write to
the Minister for Local Government reiterating that there be no amalgamations in the
Country Local Government.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
49.
CHARLES WHITFIELD, CB & CA WHITFIELD RE: KONNONGORRING WEST
ROAD (138)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Ryan that
correspondence regarding Konnongorring West Road be received.
the
above
CARRIED
50.
CWUNION NATION RE: COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN HANDS OFF AUSSIE POST
(15)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Chester
that the above
correspondence regarding the Community Campaign “Hands off Aussie Post” be
received and Council discuss with the local Post Office owner and then write
supporting the CWUNION Nation in its campaign.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
51.
COUNTRY ARTS WA RE:MEMBERSHIP (11)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Kingston that the above membership
application from Country Arts WA be received and Council hereby authorise the
membership of Country Arts WA.
CARRIED BY ABSOLTUE MAJORITY 9/0
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10.
LATE CORRESPONDENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLAUSE 2.8 OF STANDING
ORDER
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sheen, seconded Cr Romero that Council now deal with
Late Correspondence.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
52.
RURAL WATER COUNCIL (INC) RE: AGENDA MEETING 28 MARCH 2014
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sheen, seconded Cr Romero that the above
correspondence regarding Rural Water Council Meeting to be held on 28 March
2014 be received and Council delegate Mr Peter Clarke to attend as Cr Sheen is
unable to attend.
CARRIED
53.
AVON-MIDLAND COUNTRY ZONE RE: MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 21 FEBRUARY
2014 (196-5)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Romero that the above minutes from AMCZ
meeting held of 21 February 2014 be received.
CARRIED
54.
WENDY WILLIAMS, AVON TOURISM INC. RE: MINUTES FROM MEETING HELD
FEBRUARY 2014 (186-1)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Van Gelderen that the above minutes from
Avon Tourism Inc meeting held in February 2014 be received and noted.
CARRIED
55.
GOOMALLING & DISTRICTS COMMUNIT FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED RE: THANK
YOU FOR APPROVAL AND ERECT SIGNAGE AT TOWN ENTRANCES (43)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Romero, seconded Cr Chester that the above correspondence
approval and erection of Goomalling & Districts Community Bank® Branch of Bendigo
Bank signage at town entrances be received and acknowledged.
CARRIED
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ANA FERNANDEZ, WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
RE: 2014 ASSOCIATION HONOURS (33)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Sheen that the above correspondence
WALGA’s 2014 Association honours be received and Council re submit Mrs Williams for
the Long and Loyal Honours.
CARRIED BY ABSOULTE MAJORITY 9/0
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Chester that the Council submit Mr John Bird
as life member to WALGA.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
57.
CORALIE & PETER ENDERSBY RE: INTEREST IN BUYING BLOCK 205 IN THE
GRANGE ESTATE (176)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Ryan that the above correspondence
regarding expression of interest in purchasing block 205 in the Grange Estate on Toodyay
be received and Council hereby approve the application to have horses and no time limit to
building requirements.
CARIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
58.
GOOMALLING HISTORICAL SOCIETY RE: COUNCILLOR DELEGATE TO COMMITTEE
MEETINGS (81/45)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Kingston that the above correspondence
seeking nomination of a Council delegate to be represented at the Goomalling Historical
Society meeting be received.
CARRIED
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Davey that Council nominate Cr Chester to be
its representative to the Mens Shed if a requested is made.
CARRIED
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REPORTS AND MINUTES OF COMMITTEES
11.1
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING – WEDNESDAY 19th MARCH 2014
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Romero that the Minutes of the
Finance Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 19th March 2014 be received and
Items 1 to 6 inclusive are hereby adopted as decisions of Council and that it be
reiterated that Municipal Fund Cheques number 109605 to 109655 and EFT 282 to
EFT 325 and 9269 to 9287and 9288 to 9351 inclusive totalling $ 491,374.72 be
passed for payment and the items contained therein be declared as authorised
expenditures.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
Resolution:
Moved Cr Van Gelderen, seconded Cr Haywood that the additional
wording in item no 5.1 add the word “immediately” after arrangement and also add
the word (Roman Catholic Church) in the heading and also add in “Carried” for both
General Business Item No 5.1 & 5.2.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
12.1
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Ryan that the Chief Executive
Officer’s Report, be now dealt with.
CARRIED
12.2
WORK FOR THE DOLE
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Chester, that Council write a letter
to the Prime Minister stating a disappointment in ceasing the work for the dole
program in Goomalling.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
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12.3
59 RAILWAY TERRACE (OLD RENASCENE BEAUTY SALON)
Motion:
Moved Cr Ryan, Cr Davey that Council offer 3 months rent free and
then be reviewed after this time.
Amendment: Moved Cr Kingston, seconded Cr Davey that Council offer 6 months
rent free and then be reviewed after this time.
LOST 2/7
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, Cr Davey that Council offer 3 months rent free and
then be reviewed after this time.
MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED 7/2
12.4
COUNCIL PROPERTIES FOR RENTAL TENDER
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Haywood that Council allocate Unit 41
Throssell St to Harley Forward and Lana Durey.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Chester that Council allocate Unit4
Aged Persons Units to Shirley Cooper and Unit 2 Mortlock Lodge to Wayne
Gammond and Unit 1 Mortlock Lodge Iris Guilmartin.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORTIY 9/0
12.5
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 31 MARCH 2014
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Romero that Council hold a Special
Council Meeting on Monday 31 March 2014 at 8.30 am.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12.6
ROAD INSPECION
Resolution:
Moved Cr Van Gelderen, seconded Cr Chester that Council hold its
Road inspection on Friday 11 April 2014 at 7.30 am
PRESIDENT
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
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12.7
REQUIREMENT OF COUNCIL TO CONDUCT BUDGET REVIEW 2013/2014
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Van Gelderen that Council has
reviewed the 2013/14 Annual Statements/Budget and reported that there are no
major changes that require any amendments, deletions or additions and it was also
noted the proposed deficit balance is as a result of a reduction in State Local Road
Funding to Local Government.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12.8
RESTRICTED BURNING PERMIT EXTENTION
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sheen, seconded Cr Haywood that Council extend the
Restricted Burning Period for 14 days to the 12 April 2014 and further extension of
another 14 days to the 26 April 2014.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12.9
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Chester that the Chief Executive
Officer’s Report be received.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
Miss Joanna Buegge, Sport and Recreation Officer entered the meeting at 3.29 pm
12.10 SPORT AND RECREATION OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Haywood that the Sport and
Recreation Officer’s Report be now dealt with.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12.11 GOOMALLING SPORTS RECREATION FACILITY
Resolution:
Moved Cr Van Gelderen, seconded Cr Chester that Council proceed
with this project, and accept the grant from the Department of Sport and
Recreation, as well as commit to continue with the project even though Lotterywest
has not been announced, and will not be announced until August 2014, to which we
aim to start construction / demolition in September / October 2014.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
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12.12 HEALTH WAY FUNDING
Resolution:
Moved Cr Chester, seconded Cr Romero that Council continue with
the Sport and Recreation Officer on the bias of 60/40 between the Shire of Toodyay
and Shire of Goomalling from the 2014/2015 financial year.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12.13 SPORT AND RECREATION OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Kingston that the Sport and
Recreation Officer’s Report, be received and adopted.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
Miss Joanna Buegge, Sport and Recreation Officer left the meeting at 3.46 pm
Mr Corry Munson, Community Emergency Service Manager entered the meeting at 3.49 pm
Mr Linton Thomas, Environmental Health Officer entered the meeting at 3.49 pm
Mr Russell Beck, Works Supervisor entered the meeting at 3.49 pm
Mrs Andrea Hardingham, Community Development Officer entered the meeting at 3.49 pm
AFTERNOON TEA ADJOURNMENT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Van Gelderen, seconded Cr Chester that Council do now adjourn
for afternoon tea. Time 4.10 pm.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
Resumed at 4.35 pm
Mr Corry Munson, Community Emergency Service Manager entered the meeting at 4.35 pm
Mr Linton Thomas, Environmental Health Officer entered the meeting at 4.35 pm
Mr Russell Beck, Works Supervisor entered the meeting at 4.35 pm
12.14 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER/BUILDING SURVEYOR REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Romero that the Environmental
Health Officer/Building Officer’s Report be now dealt with.
PRESIDENT
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
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12.15 KONNONGORRING REFUSE DISPOSAL SITE
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Van Gelderen that Council hold a
public meeting in Konnongorring to discuss the refuse disposal site in
Konnongorring on Wednesday 16 April 2014 at 7.30 pm.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12.16 ECONOMIC REGULATION AUTHORITY – FINANCIAL HARDSHIP POLICY
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Sheen that Council seeks
the endorsement of the proposed Financial Hardship Policy in relation to the
supply of Councils water services to the client, from the committee of the
Goomalling Lions Club.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
Cr Van Gelderen did not vote or participate in the above item.
12.17 BUILDING APPLICATIONS
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Sheen that the Building applications
1401 to 1404 be hereby approved.
REFERENCE: BP = Building Permit TPA = Town Planning Application
R = Record only
1401 C. Attwell of Loc 11578 Goomalling/Wyalkatchem Rd for a 3Brm
transportable home.
(Builder: WBS Group)
1402 Davina Enterprises of Loc 10856 Byberding Rd, Konnogorring for a
chemical storage shed ( Owner Builder)
Valuation:
1403
D. J. Farmer of Lot 5 Helena Street for an oversize shed 135sqm
(Owner Builder)
1404
R. P. Robert & Son of Lot 1 Loc 22336 Robert Road for a shed extension.
(Builder: B. Chattaway)
$172,422
Year to Date $519,458
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Building App’ Fees
Financial Year to date
Budget Estimate 2013-14
$690.00
$878.38
$5,000
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
Cr Davey and Cr Romero declared an interest did not vote or participate in the above
item.
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12.18 PLANNING APPROVAL
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Davey that Council approves the
preliminary planning application for 2 houses on Lot 139 High Street for Mr Greg
Baird.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
Cr Kingston declared and interest and did not vote or participate in the above item.
12.19 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER/BUILDING SURVEYOR REPORT
Resolution;
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Kingston that the Environmental
Health Officer/Building Officer’s Report, be received and adopted.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
Mr Linton Thomas, Environmental Health Officer left the meeting at 5.06 pm
12.20 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICE MANAGER
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Romero that the Community
Emergency Service Manager Report, be now dealt with.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJOARITY 9/0
12.21 RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Ryan that the Council discuss further
with Mr Greg Cook the Risk Management Report.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12.22 DFES REVIEW ON SES VEHICLE
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Romero that Council write a letter of
concern to the Minister for Emergency Services regarding the review of SES in
Goomalling and the Wheatbelt district and that Council does not want this service to
cease.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12.23 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICE MANAGER
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Sheen that the Community Emergency
Service Manager Report, be received.
PRESIDENT
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
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Mr Corry Munson, Community Emergency Service Manager left the meeting at 5.32 pm
Mrs Andrea Hardingham, Community Development Officer entered the meeting 5.33 pm
12.24 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Davey that the Community
Development Officer’s Report, be now dealt with.
CARRIED
12.25 AIRSTRIP
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Kingston that Council request that the
completion date be extended from the 31 March 2014 to the 19 May 2014 for
Greening Australia to complete the offset proposal.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12.26 SLATER HOMESTEAD
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Kingston that Council approve the
installation of the Air Conditioner in the Barn at the Slater Homestead.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12.27 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Kingston, seconded Cr Chester that the Community
Development Officer’s Report, be received and adopted.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
Mrs Andrea Hardingham, Community Development Officer left the meeting at 5.52 pm
12.28 WORKS SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Van Gelderen, seconded Cr Kingston that the Works
Supervisor’s Report, be now dealt with.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
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12.29 NO PARKING SIGNS IN HODDY STREET
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Van Gelderen that Council erect a no
parking sign on the western sign on Hoddy Street between Forward and Quinlan
Street and put a no parking bay in on the eastern side near the entry to the church
grounds.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
12.30 WORKS SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Romero that the Works Supervisor’s
Report, be received and adopted.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
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GENERAL BUSINESS
14.1 GOLF CLUB TRACTOR
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Sheen that Council purchase a tractor
on behalf the golf club and the club will contribute the full amount.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
Cr Haywood and Cr Chester declared an interest in the above item and did not
vote.
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DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
It was reconfirmed that the next Meeting is to be held on Wednesday 16th April 2014 in the
Goomalling Shire Council Chambers commencing at 10.15am.
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MEETING CLOSURE
There being no further business, the Shire President thanked everyone for their attendance
and declared the Meeting closed at 6.53 pm.
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