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Minutes of the Goomalling Shire Council Meeting held on Wednesday 16th October 2013
at the Goomalling Shire Council Chambers commencing at 10.19 am
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PRESENT: Shire President
Councillor JH Bird (Presided)
CENTRAL/NORTH
Councillor KJ Ryan
TOWN
Councillor W Williams
TOWN
Councillor DC Sewell
TOWN
Councillor HD Forward
SOUTH
Councillor R Sheen (11.36 am)
SOUTH
Councillor MM Davey
CENTRAL/NORTH
Councillor BJ Haywood
CENTRAL/NORTH
STAFF:
The Chief Executive Officer (CCJ Kerp) The Finance Manager (N M Bird)
was in attendance.
OBSERVER:
Mrs Julie Chester
The Shire President declared the Meeting opened at 10.19 am
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. QUESTION TIME - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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2. APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cr Van Gelderen for non attendance at today’s meeting.
Cr Sheen will be late to today’s meeting.
3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
3.1 ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
2013
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Forward that the Minutes of the
Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Wednesday 18th September 2013 as read, be
confirmed as a true and correct record of proceedings.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
4. MATTERS ARISING
Nil
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SHIRE PRESIDENT
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Shire President attended the opening of the Dowerin New Sports Pavilion
Mr Colin Whitman entered the meeting at 10.36 am
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
Resolution:
Moved Cr Davey, seconded Cr Forward that standing orders be now
suspended. Time 10.36 am
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
Mr Colin Whitman on behalf of the Goomal Committee gave a presentation to the Council for their
appreciation for working them in the signing MOU between Council and the Goomal Committee.
Colin also wished Cr Bird, Cr Forward & Cr Williams well in their retirement from Council and
thanked them for their support.
RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Williams that standing orders be
now be resumed. Time 10.48 am
Mr Colin Whitman left the meeting at 10.48 am
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Shire President attended the AROC meeting
Cr Williams attended the Heartlands WA Board Meeting
Cr Williams attended the Wheatbelt Health MOU Meeting
Cr Williams attended the Wheatbelt GP network meeting
Cr Davey attended Whitfield Celebration in Konnongorring
Cr Sewell met with the Caravan Park Visitors
Cr Sewell and Cr Ryan attended the Drum muster
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Haywood that the Reports be received.
CARRIED
6.
MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Nil
DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS AND OFFICER’S INTEREST
7.
Nil
8.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS
Nil
9.
CORRESPONDENCE
1.
PRESIDENT
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2013 (58)
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2.
WARBLER WA MENS SHED ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2013 (377)
3.
GOOMALLING PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER TERM 3, 13 SEPTEMBER
2013 (162)
4.
GOOMALLING PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER TERM 3, 27 SEPTEMBER
2013 (162)
5.
HERITAGE MATTERS MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2013 (81)
6.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MAGAZINE AUGUST 2013 (118)
7.
DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER EDITION 9, 2013
(102/149)
8.
POOL & SPA MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 (167)
9.
AQUATIC MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2013 (167)
10.
GROUND COVER MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 (6)
11.
AUSTRALIAN BUILDING SURVEYOR MAGAZINE SPRING 2013 (23)
12.
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING MAGAZINE AUSTRALIA 2013 (138)
13.
ROADMARKER MAGAZINE AUGUST 2013 (138)
14.
CSIRO PUBLISHING ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY FLYER (58)
15.
DFES 24SEVEN MAGAZINE ISSUE 2, 2013 (69)
Resolution:
Moved Cr
Sewell, seconded Cr Williams that the above table of
correspondence be received and tabled.
CARRIED
16.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION LG NEWS
NEWSLETTER ISSUE NUMBER 39.13 FOR 7 OCTOBER 2013 (102-6)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above LG newsletter
for 7th October 2013 be received.
CARRIED
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17.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION LG NEWS
NEWSLETTER ISSUE NUMBER 36.13 FOR 16 SEPTEMBER 2013 (102-6)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above LG newsletter
for 16th September 2013 be received.
CARRIED
18.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION LG NEWS
NEWSLETTER ISSUE NUMBER 37.13 FOR 23 SEPTEMBER 2013 (102-6)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above LG newsletter
rd
for 23 September 2013 be received.
CARRIED
19.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION LG NEWS
NEWSLETTER ISSUE NUMBER 38.13 FOR 30 SEPTEMBER 2013 (102-6)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above LG newsletter
for 30th September 2013 be received.
CARRIED
20.
WALGA RE: COUNCILLOR DIRECT NEWSLETTER ISSUE 34 (33)
Resolution:
received.
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter be
CARRIED
21.
WALGA RE: COUNCILLOR DIRECT NEWSLETTER ISSUE 35 (33)
Resolution:
received.
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter be
CARRIED
22.
WALGA RE: COUNCILLOR DIRECT NEWSLETTER ISSUE 36 (33)
Resolution:
received.
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter be
CARRIED
23.
WALGA RE: COUNCILLOR DIRECT NEWSLETTER ISSUE 37 (33)
Resolution:
received.
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter be
CARRIED
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CBH GROUP RE: CBH KWINANA ZONE ROAD TRANSPORT NOTIFICATION
W/C 22.9.13 (150)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Road
Transport Notification for week commencing 22.9.13 be received.
CARRIED
25.
CBH GROUP RE: CBH KWINANA ZONE ROAD TRANSPORT NOTIFICATION
W/C 29.9.13 (150)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Road
Transport Notification for week commencing 29.9.13 be received.
CARRIED
26.
DEPARTMENT
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
AND
COMMUNITIES
RE:
METROPOLITAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM UPDATE ISSUE 18 (157-3)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Metropolitan
Local Government Review Reform Update, be received.
CARRIED
27.
DEPARTMENT
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
AND
COMMUNITIES
RE:
METROPOLITAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM UPDATE ISSUE 19 (157-3)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Metropolitan
Local Government Review Reform Update, be received.
CARRIED
28.
DEPARTMENT
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
AND
COMMUNITIES
RE:
METROPOLITAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM UPDATE ISSUE 21 (157-3)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Metropolitan
Local Government Review Reform Update, be received.
CARRIED
29.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGERS AUSTRALIA (WA) RE: METROPOLITAN
REFORM UPDATE (157-3)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above LGMA
Metropolitan Reform Update, be received.
CARRIED
30.
AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION RE: NEWSLETTER 13
SEPTEMBER 2013 (102-7)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above ALGA
Newsletter for 13 September 2013, be received.
CARRIED
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TOYOTA RE: FLEET STREET NEWSLETTER ISSUE 2, 2013 (192)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter
Issue 2 for 2013, be received.
CARRIED
32.
DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION RE: NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2013
(54)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter for
September 2013, be received.
CARRIED
33.
WATER CORPORATION RE: MAIN STREAM NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2013
(198)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter for
September 2013, be received.
CARRIED
34.
DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG RE: NEWSLETTER SPRING 2013 (184-3)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter for
Spring 2013, be received.
CARRIED
35.
WALGA RE: INFOPAGE: SUMMARY OF WATERWISE COUNCILS FORUM (196)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Infopage
summarising the Waterwise Councils Forum held 6 September 2013, be received.
CARRIED
36.
WALGA RE: INFOPAGE: VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (196)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Infopage
regarding vacancies on boards and committees, be received.
CARRIED
37.
FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS COUNCIL OF WA RE: FREIGHT AND LAND USE
PLANNING BULLETINS (176)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence regarding the Councils intention to release a series of interactive
bulletins, be received.
CARRIED
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COMMUNITY HOUSING COALITION OF WA RE: NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER
2013 (78-5)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter for
September 2013, be received.
CARRIED
39.
WASTE AUTHORITY WA RE: NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2013 (206)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter for
September 2013, be received.
CARRIED
40.
MUNICIPAL WASTE ADVISORY COUNCIL RE: INFORMATION BULLETIN
SEPTEMBER 2013 (206)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Information
Bulletin for September 2013, be received.
CARRIED
41.
WHEATBELT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RE: NEWSLETTER OCTOBER
2013 (208)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter for
October 2013, be received.
CARRIED
42.
WALGA RE: PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2013 (196)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter for
September 2013, be received.
CARRIED
43.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA WHEATBELT WA RE: NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2013 (149)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter for
September 2013, be received.
CARRIED
44.
CCI WA RE: BUSINESS BYTES NEWSLETTER 23 SEPTEMBER 2013 (24)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter for
23 September 2013, be received.
CARRIED
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CCI WA RE: BUSINESS BYTES NEWSLETTER 7 OCTOBER 2013 (24)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Newsletter for
7 October 2013, be received.
CARRIED
46.
RISK WEST MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS RE: SEPTEMBER UPDATE (143)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Risk
Management Update for September 2013, be received.
CARRIED
47.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE RE: CONSUMER PROTECTION AWARDS (88)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence calling for nominations for 2013 Consumer Protection Awards, be
received.
CARRIED
48.
CARAVAN INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION WA RE: VALE GEORGE DAY (39)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that
correspondence regarding the passing of George Day, be received.
the
above
CARRIED
49.
WALGA RE: VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (196)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence regarding vacancies on boards & committees, be received.
CARRIED
50.
CARDNO RE: SHIRE ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER CARDNO CONSULTANCY
SERVICES (180)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence offering their services for transport related projects, be received.
CARRIED
51.
ECONOMIC REGULATION
CORPORATION (164)
AUTHORITY
RE:
INFORMATION:
WATER
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence regarding the approval of amendment to Water Services Operating
Licence No. 32, be received.
CARRIED
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52.
MAIN ROADS WA RE: MINUTES OF WHEATBELT NORTH REGIONAL ROAD
GROUP MEETING HELD 22 JULY 2013 (105-5)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Minutes of
WBN RRG Meeting held 22 July 2013, be received.
CARRIED
53.
AVON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC RE: NOTICE OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD 29 OCTOBER 2013 (12)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above notice of AGM
to be held 29 October 2013, be received.
CARRIED
54.
EXPERIENCE PERTH RE: FINAL NOTICE OF PERTH REGION TOURISM
ORGANISATION INC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (186-4)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Notice of AGM
to be held 24 October 2013, be received.
CARRIED
55.
DEPARTMENT OF MINES & PETROLEUM RE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE OIL
AND GAS INDUSTRY IN WA – COMMUNITY INFORMATION PACKAGE (113)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Community
Information Package regarding the Oil & Gas Industry in WA, be received.
CARRIED
56.
CARAVAN, RV & ACCOMMODATION INDUSTRY OF AUSTRALIA RE: THANK
YOU FOR YOUR VALUED CONTRIBUTION (39)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence thanking Council for its valued contribution to the CRVA National
Marketing & Advocacy Fund made by the Goomalling Caravan Park, be received.
CARRIED
57.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT REGULATION RE: LAND USE PLANNING
REFERRALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT REGULATION (58-52)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence advising that the previous letter’s last line had not printed enclosing
a corrected letter, be received.
CARRIED
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58.
SOLIMPEKS RE: HISTORY MADE IN AUSTRALIAN ROOFTOP SOLAR
INDUSTRY (56)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence advising of the first solar panel in Australia to be eligible for both
Solar PV and Solar Hot Water applications in one combined product, be received.
CARRIED
59.
MAIN ROADS WA RE: 2013/14 RECOUP FUNDING REGISTER (105-6)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above 2013/14
Recoup Funding Register, be received.
CARRIED
60.
AVON WASTE RE: WEIGHT REPORT (151)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence regarding the 2012-2013 annual figures for the amount of general
waste, be received.
CARRIED
61.
GREG WILLIS, MAIN ROADS WA RE: RESIGNATION OF WBNRRG CHAIR (1055)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence advising of Cr Graham Cooper’s resignation as WBN RRG
Chairman, be received.
CARRIED
62.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSURANCE SERVICES RE: NOTICE OF TERMINATION
OF THE LGIS ONLINE CONTRACTOR OSH INDUCTION SERVICE (89)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence informing all Councils that LGIS will be discontinuing the provision
of the Online Contractor OSH Induction Service from 20 November 2013, be
received.
CARRIED
63.
WA CITIZENSHIP, DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP (32)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence regarding the issuing of Citizenship Certificates until the Cabinet is
sworn in, be received.
CARRIED
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RURAL HEALTH WEST RE: 2014 RURAL HEALTH WEST DOCTORS’ SERVICE
AWARDS (80)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Haywood that the above
correspondence inviting nominations for the 2014 Rural Health West Doctors’
Service Awards, be received and Council nominate Dr Nina Mcllellan for the Award
for Outstanding Service to Rural and Remote Health and also the Award for Above
and Beyond – Community First.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
65.
RAC RE: MAKING CHANGES (89)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey
correspondence regarding changes at RAC, be received.
that
the
above
CARRIED
66.
WALGA RE: NEW PREFERRED SUPPLY PANELS (196)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence regarding the launch of two new Preferred Supplier Panels, be
received.
CARRIED
67.
METROPOLITAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM RE: UPDATE 20, LETTER
TO MAYORS (157-3)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Letter to
Mayors from the Metropolitan Local Government Review, be received.
CARRIED
68.
KIDS HELPLINE RE: SEEKING SUPPORT (37-4)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence seeking Councils support by voting for the Kids Helpline to receive
vital funding, be received.
CARRIED
69.
WALGA RE: MEDIA RELEASE: RAIL DECISION INCREASES ROAD SAFETY
RISKS (196)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above Media Release
regarding the abandonment of grain freight across Tier 3 Rail lines in the Wheatbelt
possibly increasing road safety risks, be received.
CARRIED
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JOHN HOLLAND GROUP RE: RAILWAY WORKS AT LEVEL CROSSING ON
JENNACUBBINE EAST ROAD (177-3)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Forward that the above
correspondence regarding Level Crossing works at Jennacubbine, be received and
the Chief Executive Officer’s actions be endorsed.
CARRIED
71.
STATE RECORDS COMMISSION RE: AMENDED RECORDKEEPING PLAN FOR
SHIRE OF GOOMALLING (137)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence advising that the Shire of Goomalling amended Recordkeeping
Plan has been approved, be received.
CARRIED
72.
BENDIGO BANK RE: REWARDING YOU FOR 10 YEARS OF LOYALTY –
MERCHANT SERVICES (20)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence thanking Council for its 10 years as a Bendigo Bank EFTPOS
Merchant and reducing its monthly fee, be received.
CARRIED
73.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PLANNING COMMISSION RE: APPROVAL OF
SUBDIVISION – MARIA LANG LOT 41 MAIN STREET, GOOMALLING (170)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Forward that the above
correspondence advising of the approval of subdivision application by Maria Lang
for Lot 41 Main Street, Goomalling, be received and acknowledged.
CARRIED
74.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PLANNING COMMISSION RE: APPROVAL OF
SUBDIVISION – R & C VAN GELDEREN, LOT 503 HIGH STREET, GOOMALLING
(170)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Forward that the above
correspondence advising of the approval of subdivision application by R & C Van
Gelderen for Lot 503 High Street, Goomalling, be received and acknowledged.
CARRIED
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PLANNING COMMISSION RE: APPROVAL OF
SUBDIVISION – BARBARA DENTON, LOT 6, 127, 16 & 125 RAILWAY TERRACE,
GOOMALLING (170)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Forward that the above
correspondence advising of the approval of subdivision application by Barbara
Denton for Lots 6, 127, 16 & 125 Railway Terrace, Goomalling, be received and
acknowledged.
CARRIED
76.
HON COLIN BARNETT, CR TROY PICKARD, ALL POLITICIANS IN BOTH
HOUSES AND OTHER VARIOUS RE: SHIRE OF GOOMALLING STRONG
OPPOSITION TO FORCED AMALGAMATIONS (157-3)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Ryan that the above
correspondences regarding Councils strong opposition to forced amalgamations, be
received and Council’s strong opposition to forced amalgamations be reiterated to
the Premier and the Minister for Local Government including Parliamentarians in
both Houses of State Parliament.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
77.
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT RE: SHIRE OF GOOMALLING
ANNUAL BUDGET 2013/14 (22)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Williams that the above
correspondence regarding the review of Councils 2013/14 Annual Budget, be
received and noted.
CARRIED
78.
AVON REGIONAL ORGANISATION OF COUNCILS RE: AROC MEETING
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS FOR MEETING HELD 8 OCTOBER 2013 (144)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Forward that the above Agenda
Attachments for the AROC Meeting held 8 October 2013 including the Infrastructure
Fund Proposal, be received and this item to be deferred to the Chief Executive
Officer’s report later in the meeting.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
79.
GOOMALLING GUMNUTS INC RE: RUNNING
GOOMALLING GUMNUTS CHILDCARE (37-2)
AND
OPERATION
OF
Resolution:
Moved Cr Williams, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence seeking Councils consideration to take over the running and
operation of Goomalling Gumnuts Inc., be received and Council organise a further
meeting with the Chairperson of the Goomalling Gumnuts Inc. to discuss this issue
and report back to the November Ordinary Council Meeting.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
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GOOMALLING GOLF CLUB RE: ACQUISITION OF BOBCAT FOR USE ON THE
GOOMALLING GOLF COURSE (165)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Forward that the above
correspondence seeking Councils consideration to assist the financing of
purchasing a Bobcat for maintenance at the Goomalling Golf Course, be received
and the request be listed for budget consideration in 2014/15 as Council Is not able
to commit as expenditure and income were not budgeted for in 2013/14.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 6/0
Cr Haywood declared an interest in the above item and did not vote or participate.
Cr Sheen entered the meeting at 11.36 am
81.
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, REGIONAL AND METROPOLITAN SERVICES RE:
PROPOSED EXTENSION OF GOOMALLING TOWNSITE BOUNDARY – SHIRE
OF GOOMALLING (97-3)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Williams that the above
correspondence regarding the proposed extension of the Goomalling Townsite
Boundary, be received and Council resolved to again seek views of residents in the
Special Rural Residential Zone to ascertain their affirmation or otherwise to be
included in the proposed extension of the Goomalling Townsite.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
82.
BARRY GOOCH, GOOMALLING TAVERN RE: OUTSTANDING RATES (142-9)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Williams that the above
correspondence seeking Councils consideration to approve a suitable repayment
scheme, be received and the payment of $150 per week in paying off outstanding
rates for the Goomalling Tavern is hereby approved and accept subject to abiding
by the agreed terms.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
Cr Davey left the meeting at 12.00 Noon
83.
WALGA RE: INFOPAGE: INPUT REQUIRED ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT FEES
AND CHARGES (196)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Williams, seconded Cr Ryan that the above Infopage
seeking Councils input on specific examples of difficulties caused by legislative
restrictions on fees and charges, be received and Council support WALGA in its
legislative restrictions on fees and charges.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
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84.
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES RE: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
GRANT SCHEME (LGGS) – LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS AUDIT PROGRAM
(69-4)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Williams, seconded Cr Forward that the above
correspondence advising that the Shire of Goomalling has been selected for an
audit of the LGGS Grants, be received and noted.
CARRIED
85.
MAIN ROADS WA RE: 2105/16 BRIDGE PROGRAMME FOR LGAs (105-4)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence seeking Local Government input to be finalised by 1 March 2014,
be received.
CARRIED
86.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RE: SOUTHERN INLAND HEALTH INITIATIVE
UPDATE (79)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Haywood that the above
correspondence updating Council on changes and progress of the SIHI, be
received and Mr David Naughton, Project Director of SIHI be invited to attend
Council’s November 2013 Ordinary Meeting to discuss Council’s proposed
expansion to the Goomalling Hospital.
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
87.
AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION RE: CIVICA AND PRIVATISATION OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT SERVICES (13)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Forward that the above
correspondence seeking Councils endorsement and support to for the ASU’s push
to keep local governments local, be received.
CARRIED
88.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT RE: DRAFT STATE AVIATION STRATEGY (4)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence advising that the Draft State Aviation Strategy, the first of its kind
for WA, has been released for public comment, be received.
CARRIED
89.
AUSTRALIA DAY COUNCIL OF WA RE: PREMIER’S AUSTRALIA DAY ACTIVE
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS 2014 (8-1)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence seeking nominations for the 2014 Citizenship Awards, be received.
CARRIED
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NUFARM LIMITED & NUFARM GROUP RE: APPLICATION TO OGTR FOR
NUSEED CANOLA FIELD TRIALS (76)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence providing more information on the application for NUseed Canola
Field Trials, be received.
CARRIED
91.
AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION RE: POLITICAL
STRATEGISING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT KEY TO THIS YEAR’S
NATIONAL LOCAL ROADS AND TRANSPORT CONGRESS (102-7)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence requesting Councils to revisit its local roads and transport strategy
and capitalise on commitments made during the federal election campaign, be
received.
CARRIED
92.
ROBERT TODD, CAMPBELLS WHOLESALE RE: TOWARDS ZERO A BETTER
SAFER WA (105/138)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence regarding the Toward Zero program for safer roads in WA, be
received.
CARRIED
93.
RURAL HEALTH WEST RE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (80)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Williams, seconded Cr Sewell that the above
correspondence regarding the Rural Health West AGM to be held 23 October 2013,
be received.
CARRIED
94.
WALGA RE: INFOPAGE: PLANNING MAKES IT HAPPEN: PHASE TWO (196)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Williams that the above Infopage
seeking Council comments or feedback to WALGA on the proposed areas of
improvement to the WA Planning system, be received.
CARRIED
95.
JOHN DAY, MINISTER FOR PLANNING RE: PLANNING MAKES IT HAPPEN –
PHASE TWO (176)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Davey that the above
correspondence seeking Council feedback through the online survey or written
submissions, be received.
CARRIED
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DEPARTMENT FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, OPERATIONS RE: AFAC
DVD, SAFETY AND PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAYS FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES (69/26)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Forward that the above
correspondence regarding the production of the above DVD to provide awareness
and training where solar arrays are being used either as an alternative or
supplementary energy source, be received.
CARRIED
GOOMALLING GUMNUTS RE: USE OF THE MEMORIAL HALL FOR 10th
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TO BE HELD THURSDAY 17th OCTOBER 2013
(37-2)
97.
Resolution:
Moved Cr Forward, seconded Cr Sewell that the above
correspondence regarding the use of the Memorial Hall for the 10th Anniversary
Celebration of the Goomalling Gumnuts, to be held on Thursday 17th October 2013
be received and approval given is hereby approved and authorised.
CARRIED
98.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSURANCE SERVICES RE: LGIS REGIONAL RISK
COORDINATOR PROGRAMME (89)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Forward, seconded Cr Ryan that the above
correspondence regarding the LGIS Regional Risk Coordinator Programme be
received.
CARRIED
10.
LATE CORRESPONDENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLAUSE 2.8 OF STANDING
ORDER
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Sheen that Council now deal with Late
Correspondence.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
99.
GOOMALLING GUMNUTS INC RE: RATING AND ASSESSMENT
(37-2)
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Haywood that at the above
advising Council of their recent results in their rating and assessment on the
national quality framework, be received and Council write a letter of
congratulations to the Goomalling Gumnuts Inc on receiving their national
accreditation.
Resolution:
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
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REPORTS AND MINUTES OF COMMITTEES
11.1
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING – WEDNESDAY 16th OCTOBER 2013
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Sheen that the Minutes of the
Finance Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 16th October 2013 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 109336 to 109336 and 109379 to
109414 and EFT 125 to EFT 155 and 9041 to 9052 and 9053 to 9095 inclusive
totalling $398,083.70 be passed for payment and the items contained therein be
declared as authorised expenditures.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
LUNCHEON ADJOURNMENT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Sewell that Council do now adjourn for
lunch. Time 12.37 pm.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
Resumed at 1.38 pm
12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
12.1
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Haywood that the Chief Executive
Officer’s Report, be now dealt with.
CARRIED
12.2
OPPORTUNITY TO COMMERCIALISE COUNCIL’S PROPERTY ASSETS
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Haywood that Council invite Mr Ray
Davy to provide a preliminary presentation to its November 2013 meeting.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
CORRESPONDENCE ITEM NO 78 AVON REGIONAL ORGANISATION OF
COUNCILS RE: AROC MEETING AGENDA ATTACHMENTS FOR MEETING
HELD 8 OCTOBER 2013 (144)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Sewell that the above Agenda
Attachments for the AROC Meeting held 8 October 2013 including the Infrastructure
Fund Proposal, be received.
CARRIED
12.3
OFFICE CLOSURES DURING CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Haywood that Council Office be
closed during the Christmas/New Year Period from 4.00 pm Monday 23rd December
2013 and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2014 at 8.00 am.
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STAFF BONUSES
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Sheen that the following re-offer
of Christmas Bonuses to Council Staff be adopted and authorised:
Any full time employee who does not lose a day from either sick leave or workers
compensation claim in a calendar year, will received $1,000 Christmas Bonus
payable on the last day prior to Christmas. For any part time employee, the bonus
will be assessed in proportion to their equivalent FTE (full time equivalent).
The above will again commence immediately after Christmas 2013 for a renewed
period of twelve (12) months payable on Wednesday 19 December 2014. The final
decision of the awarding of the bonuses will be made by Chief Executive Officer.
It is hereby noted that at the Chief Executive Officer’s direction, the Chief Executive
Officer is not a participant in the above scheme
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
12.5
ORDINARY MEETINGS OF COUNCIL 2014
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Sewell that the following will be the
Ordinary Council Meeting dates for 2014:
Wednesday 5 February 2014
Wednesday 19 March 2014
Wednesday 16 April 2014
Wednesday 21 May 2014 (Late Start at 1.00pm)
Wednesday 18 June 2014 (Late Start at 1.00pm)
Wednesday 16 July 2014
Wednesday 20 August 2014
Wednesday 17 September 2014
Wednesday 15 October 2014
Wednesday 19 November 2014 (Late Start at 1.00pm)
Wednesday 17 December 2014 (Late start at 1.00pm)
Commencement and public question time is 10.15am. Months of May, June,
November and December Meetings commencement and public question time is
1.00pm.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
12.6
PURCHASE OF LAND FOR LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Williams that Council start
negotiation with the Goomal People to lift native title Lot 501 to be able to extend
the light industrial.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Forward that the Chief Executive
Officer’s Report be received.
CARRIED
Mr Linton Thomas, Health & Building Officer Contractor entered the meeting at 2.18 pm
12.8
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER/BUILDING SURVEYOR REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Sheen that the Environmental
Health Officer/Building Officer’s Report be now dealt with.
CARRIED
12.9
DISBILITY ACCESS & INCLUSION PLAN 2013-2018
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Forward that the Council adopts the
review of the disability access and Inclusion Plan 2013-2018.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
12.10 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER/BUILDING SURVEYOR REPORT
Resolution;
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Ryan that the Environmental
Health Officer/Building Officer’s Report be received and adopted.
CARRIED
Mr Linton Thomas, Health & Building Officer Contractor left the meeting at 2.37 pm
Miss Joanna Buegge, Sport and Recreation Officer entered the meeting at 2.38 pm
12.11 SPORT AND RECREATION OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Sheen that the Sport and Recreation
Officer’s Report be now dealt with.
CARRIED
12.12 SPORT AND RECREATION OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Williams, seconded Cr Forward that the Sport and
Recreation Officer’s Report, be received and adopted.
CARRIED
Miss Joanna Buegge, Sport and Recreation Officer left the meeting at 2.49 pm
Mrs Andrea Hardingham, Community Development Officer entered the meeting at 2.50 pm
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12.13 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Sewell, seconded Cr Haywood that the Community
Development Officer’s Report, be now dealt with.
CARRIED
12.14 NOONGAR NEGOTIATIONS INFORMATION
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Forward that Council invite Mr Clem
Rodney to an Ordinary Council Meeting for further discussion.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 5/2
12.15 OPSHOP (FOLLOW UP FROM SEPTEMBER MEETING)
Resolution:
Moved Cr Williams , seconded Cr Forward that the approval of
pepper-corn rental to the Opportunity Shop (Knick Knack) to lease the Old Butcher
Shop in Railway Terrace Goomalling is hereby endorsed and authorised, subject to
reimbursement of all power and telephone charges consumed by the lessees.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
12.16 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Williams that the Community
Development Officer’s Report, be received and adopted.
CARRIED
Mrs Andrea Hardingham, Community Development Officer left the meeting at 3.13 pm
Mr Corry Munsum, the CESM Officer entered the meeting at 3.14 pm
MR Corry Mumsum, the CESM Officer left the meeting at 3.32 pm
Mr Russell Beck, the Works Supervisors entered the meeting at 3.50 pm
AFTERNOON TEA ADJOURNMENT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Ryan, seconded Cr Haywood that Council do now adjourn for
afternoon tea. Time 4.02 pm.
CARRIED BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
Resumed at 4.29 pm
Cr Ryan did not resume after the adjournment.
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12.17 WORKS SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr
Haywood, seconded Cr Forward that the Works
Supervisor’s Report, be now dealt with.
CARRIED
Various works items are to be followed up.
12.18 WORKS SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Resolution:
Moved Cr Haywood, seconded Cr Forward that the Works
Supervisors Officer’s Report be received and adopted.
CARRIED
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NOTICE OF MOTION FOR NEXT MEETING
Motion:
Moved Cr Williams, that Council consider bestowing Honorary Freeman of
the Shire on Cr John Bird and Cr Harold Forward for their service to the community of
Goomalling in supporting and working with local organisations and representing the Shire
on regional and sub-regional groups during their time in office.
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Various items to be followed up.
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DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
It was reconfirmed that the next Meeting is to be held on Wednesday 20th November 2013
in the Goomalling Shire Council Chambers commencing at 1.00pm.
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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 4.45 pm.
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