NAMBUCCA SHIRE COUNCIL
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Ordinary Council Meeting
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MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Council Meeting HELD ON 15 April 2010
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PRESENT
Cr Rhonda Hoban (Mayor)
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Cr John Ainsworth
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Cr Martin Ballangarry OAM
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Cr Janet Court
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Cr Brian Finlayson
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Cr Paula Flack
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Cr Mike Moran OAM
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Cr Elaine South
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Cr Anne Smyth
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ALSO PRESENT
Michael Coulter
(General Manager)
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Bruce Redman
(Director Engineering Services)
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Greg Meyers
(Director Environment & Planning)
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Monika Schuhmacher (Minute Secretary)
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PRAYER
Pastor Peter
Lott from the Christian Life Centre offered a prayer on behalf of the Nambucca
Minister's Association.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor PF
Flack declared a pecuniary interest in Item 8.2 Further Investigation into
On-Stream Dam under the Local Government Act as Cr Flack believes a dam at
Gravelly Creek would flood upper North Arm including her property and those of
her local community. Cr Flack left the meeting for this item.
Councillor PF
Flack declared a non-pecuniary insignificant conflict of interest in Item 8.4 Country
Hall Renewal Fund under the Local Government Act as Argents Hill Hall is
her local hall. Cr Flack remained in the meeting and participated in
discussion and voting.
Councillor PF
Flack declared a non-pecuniary insignificant conflict of interest in Item 9.5 POEO
Monitoring Administration - Tewinga under the Local Government Act as one
of the objectors is Cr Flack’s mechanic and Cr Flack believes her conflict does
not preclude her from discussion or voting. Cr Flack remained in the meeting
for this item.
Councillor A Smyth declared a non-pecuniary significant conflict of
interest in Item 8.2 Further Investigation of an
On-Stream Water Storage - Recommended Brief and Budget under the Local Government Act as Cr Smyth was a former member of
the Nambucca Valley Conservation Association. Cr Smyth left the meeting for this
item.
Councillor A
Smyth also declared a pecuniary interest during the discussion of Item 8.2 Further Investigation of an On-Stream Water Storage - Recommended
Brief and Budget, as discussion referred to the
Court case Nambucca Valley Conservation Association – v – Nambucca Shire Council & Joseph, where she had previously declared a pecuniary interest through
membership of the Nambucca Valley Conservation Association. Cr Smyth left the
meeting whilst this discussion occurred
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Ordinary Council
Meeting 1 April 2010
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2065/10 RESOLVED: (Moran/South)
That the
minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting of 1 April 2010 be confirmed.
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NOTICE OF MOTION - CR Moran OAM – LATE
ITEM 5.1 SF1471 (SF841) 150410 Upgrading
of Pacific Highway - Warrell Creek to Urunga - Environmental Assessment
January 2010 - Seek Independent Study
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Motion: (Moran/Finlayson)
1 That Council not accept the Roads and
Traffic Authority’s Environmental Assessment of the Pacific Highway Upgrade,
Warrell Creek to Urunga.
2 That Council request that the Roads and
Traffic Authority provide an independent environmental assessment.
Amendment: (Ainsworth/Moran)
1 That Council not accept the Roads and
Traffic Authority’s Environmental Assessment of the Pacific Highway Upgrade,
Warrell Creek to Urunga.
2 That Council request that the Roads and
Traffic Authority provide an independent environmental assessment.
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That Council invite the Roads and Traffic
Authority to address it on the matter of flooding.
The amendment was carried and it became
the motion and it was:
MOTION: (Ainsworth/Moran)
1 That
Council not accept the Roads and Traffic Authority’s Environmental Assessment
of the Pacific Highway Upgrade, Warrell Creek to Urunga.
2 That Council request that the Roads and
Traffic Authority provide an independent environmental assessment.
3 That Council invite the Roads and Traffic
Authority to address the flooding issues directly at a future Council
meeting.
Further
Amendment: (Hoban/Court)
1 That Council not accept the Roads and
Traffic Authority’s Environmental Assessment of the Pacific Highway Upgrade,
Warrell Creek to Urunga.
2 That the NSW Department of Planning require
a peer review of the Roads and Traffic Authority’s flood study with the
discrepancies in the submissions to be listed by Council.
3 That Council invite the Roads and Traffic
Authority to address the flooding issues directly at a future Council
meeting.
The amendment was carried and it became
the motion and it was:
MOTION (Hoban/Court)
1 That Council not accept the Roads and
Traffic Authority’s Environmental Assessment of the Pacific Highway Upgrade,
Warrell Creek to Urunga.
2 That the NSW Department of Planning require
a peer review of the Roads and Traffic Authority’s flood study with the
discrepancies in the submissions to be listed by Council.
3 That Council invite the Roads and Traffic
Authority to address the flooding issues directly at a future Council
meeting.
Further
Amendment: (Hoban/Finlayson)
1 That Council not accept the Roads and
Traffic Authority’s Environmental Assessment of the Pacific Highway Upgrade,
Warrell Creek to Urunga.
2 That the NSW Department of Planning require
a peer review of the Roads and Traffic Authority’s flood study with the
discrepancies in the submissions to be listed by Council.
3 That Council invite the Roads and Traffic
Authority to address the flooding issues directly at a future Council
meeting.
4 That prior to any meeting with the Roads and Traffic
Authority a list be provided to the Roads and Traffic Authority, the
Department of Planning and Councillors identifying all issues Council has in
regard to the flooding.
The amendment was carried and became the motion and it was:
2065/10 Resolved: (Hoban/Finlayson)
1 That Council not accept the Roads and
Traffic Authority’s Environmental Assessment of the Pacific Highway Upgrade,
Warrell Creek to Urunga.
2 That the NSW Department of Planning require
a peer review of the Roads and Traffic Authority’s flood study with the
discrepancies in the submissions to be listed by Council.
3 That Council invite the Roads and
Traffic Authority to address the flooding issues directly at a future Council
meeting.
4 That prior to any meeting with the Roads and Traffic
Authority a list be provided to the Roads and Traffic Authority, the
Department of Planning and Councillors identifying all issues Council has in
regard to the flooding.
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DELEGATIONS
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2066/10Resolved: (Smyth/South)
That the following delegations be
heard:
8.4 Country Hall Renewal Fund - Grant Offers of
$50,000 for Argents Hill Hall and $25,000 for Burrapine Hall
(i) Mr Barry Tasker, President Argents Hill Hall
Committee of Management—Objector
(ii) Ms Leanne Davidson, Concerned
Resident—Objector
9.5 POEO Monitoring Administration - Tewinga
(i) Mr Geoff Goesch
(ii) Mr Bill Rainey
10.4 General Purpose Committee (11.8)—Policy
Review - Tree Vandalism
(i) Mr Ted Lourey
(ii) Ms Karen Caves—Nambucca Valley Conservation Association
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(i) Mr Barry Tasker addressed Council
making the following points:
- Hall provides many happy memories
- Committee not in a position to become
trustees
- Funding is sufficient to do critical work
- Should not deny Committee access to grant
funds
- Want Council to remain trustee
- Committee will organise volunteers, not
to be left to Council
- Caters for many families in the Argents
Hill area
- Meeting point in times of emergencies
- Not Council’s property to demolish the
Hall
- Regular monthly meetings
- How much has Council spent over the last
few years?
- Money not to be given to another
Committee
(ii) Ms Leanne Davidson addressed
Council making the following points:
- Treasurer of Argents Hill Committee of
Management
- Grant funding will provide funding
solution for piers
- No Council staff required for painting
- 30 financial members
- 40-80 people attend functions
- $1,812 through volunteer fund raising
- $200 credit off account from Country
Energy
- Further grant placed for purchase of
refrigerator
- Very capable of acquitting the grant
- The $50,000 grant will not cover all
issues
- Council not permitted to redirect grant
funds to other Committee
ITEM 8.4 SF360 150410 Country
Hall Renewal Fund - Grant Offers of $50,000 for Argents Hill Hall and $25,000
for Burrapine Hall
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2067/10 Resolved: (Flack/Ballangarry)
That
Council accept grants offered to both Argents Hill Hall and Burrapine Hall
and that the acceptance of the grant would be subject to the Argent’s Hill
Hall Committee of Management taking responsibility to project manage the work
and acquit the grant funding.
Note: Cr Finlayson requested that his vote be recorded as against
this resolution.
Note: Cr Moran requested that his vote be recorded as against this
resolution.
2068/10 Resolved: (Hoban/Ainsworth)
That prior
to signing off on the grant that the Argent’s Hill Hall Committee of
Management be asked to meet to discuss the option of a replacement shed,
their ability to use this grant to get the Hall to a state of being open, and
their ability to fund the ongoing maintenance of the building
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DELEGATIONS continued
(i) Mr Geoff Goesch addressed Council
making the following points:
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Applaud Council for taking on water sampling
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12 months of consistent complaints
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Pollution has occurred in accordance with POEO
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Prevention notice can be issued
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Weather dictates level of odour—appears to be
worse in winter
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Ample evidence of pollution
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Wrong place for this industry, too close to
homes
(ii) Mr Bill Rainey addressed Council
making the following points:
- No-one has right to pollute regardless of
right to land
- The option to do nothing is not an option
- Source of increased contaminants should
be easy to prove
- Council is able to issue fines and has
considerable power under the Act
ITEM 9.5 SF1484 150410 POEO
Monitoring Administration - Tewinga
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Motion: (Flack/Smyth)
1 That Council note the quotations
received in regard to water sampling and specific odour sampling.
2 That Council consider funding an
assessment of the odour issue in the 2010/11 budget before making any
decision.
Amendment: (Ainsworth/South)
1 That Council note the quotations
received in regard to water sampling and specific odour sampling.
2 That Council note that staff will
continue to monitor the odour complaints before making any decision to
proceed with the engagement of a specialist consultant to determine whether
the odours exceed guidelines.
The amendment was LOST.
The motion was put and it was:
2069/10 Resolved: (Flack/Smyth)
1 That Council note the quotations
received in regard to water sampling and specific odour sampling.
2 That Council consider funding an
assessment of the odour issue in the 2010/11 budget before making any
decision.
2070/10 Resolved: (Court/Flack)
3 That the Director of Environment and
Planning request that those affected by odours from the piggery be invited to
contribute logs of the odours with respect to the time of day, apparent
intensity, wind direction and speed and weather condition.
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DELEGATIONS continued
(i) Mr Ted Lourey addressed Council
making the following points:
- Speaking against any changes to the tree
vandalism policy
- Banner will not provide disincentive to
vandals if only there for 12 months—there should be no time limit
- Tree vandalism usually to gain better
views and increase property value
- No gain for vandalism
- Revegetate area and leave banner there
until new vegetation has grown sufficiently
- Any amendment to policy should make
policy stronger
- To weaken existing policy is to admit
defeat to the vandals
(ii) Ms Karen Caves addressed Council making
the following points:
- Speaking in support of policy on behalf
of Nambucca Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA)
- Looks to expanding the policy
- In favour of banners and current size and
rewards
- Possibility of increasing reward
- NVCA would assist with a tree replacement
scheme
- Re-establish stabilising trees
- Hopefully Council will strengthen its
efforts with this policy
- Prosecution is difficult
- Introduction of random surveillance
equipment may assist
- Increase community education
ITEM 11.8 SF1031 150410 Policy
Review - Tree Vandalism (Item 10.4 in the General Purpose Committee)
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2071/10 RESOLVED: (Flack/Court)
That
Council adopt the policy on Tree Vandalism as revised subject to Council
staff determining the size and position of a sign or banner up to 900 x 2000 mm to be placed on the tree or site, with the sign to advise of the
vandalism and the offer of a reward and that the sign or banner remain in
place for a minimum of twelve months.
2072/10 Resolved: (Flack/Smyth)
That the
policy include:
a where possible, poisoned vegetation be left in place
b replacement planting be undertaken with
appropriate species in the event of the tree or vegetation being cut down or
removed.
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ASKING
OF QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE
There were no questions with Notice.
QUESTIONS FOR
CLOSED MEETING WHERE DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN RECEIVED
There were no questions for Closed Meeting
where due Notice has been received.
The meeting adjourned at 8.00 pm.
The meeting resumed at 8.34 pm.
General
Manager Report
ITEM 8.1 SF959 150410 Outstanding
Actions and Reports
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2073/10 RESOLVED: (Court/Flack)
That the list of outstanding actions and reports be noted
and received for information by Council.
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Cr Flack left
the meeting at 8.35 pm and returned at the conclusion of this item at 8.44 pm.
Cr Smyth left
the meeting at 8.41 pm as the discussion referred to a matter in which she has
a pecuniary interest, namely reference to the court case Nambucca Valley
Conservation Association v Nambucca Shire Council & Joseph, and returned at
the conclusion of this part of the discussion at 8.42 pm.
ITEM 8.2 SF182 150410 Further
Investigation of an On-Stream Water Storage - Recommended Brief and Budget
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2074/10 RESOLVED: (Moran/Finlayson)
That
Council adopt the brief and upper limit budget for the further investigation
of an on stream water storage.
Note: Cr Ballangarry and Cr Smyth requested that their votes be
recorded as against this resolution.
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ITEM 8.3 SF260 150410 Termination
of Gordon Park Australia Day Carnival
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2075/10 RESOLVED: (Finlayson/Moran)
That the
Nambucca Heads Lions Club be thanked for their endeavours in conducting the Australia Day carnival at Gordon Park.
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Item 8.4 was dealt with under Delegations.
General
Manager Report – LATE
ITEM 8.5 SF394 150410 Report
on Investments to 31 March 2010
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2076/10 RESOLVED: (Court/Finlayson)
That the
Accountants’ Report on Investments placed to 31 March 2010 be noted.
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Director
Environment and Planning Report
ITEM 9.1 SF1261 150410 DEP
Applications and Statistical Reports July 2009-June 2010, 2002-2010 and
Certificates Received 2004-2010
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2077/10 RESOLVED: (Ainsworth/Finlayson)
1 That Council note development
application statistics and processing times for July 2009-June 2010 compared
with July 2008-June 2009.
2 That Council note Occupational
Certificate released for the years 2004 to 2010.
3 That Council note the statistical
information for Applications and Certificates received by Council for
2004-2010.
4 That Council note the statistical
breakdown of development applications thus far for the current year beginning
1 January 2010.
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ITEM 9.2 SF1261 150410 Outstanding
DA's greater than 12 months, applications where submissions received not
determined to 5 April 2010
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2078/10 RESOLVED: (Moran/Finlayson)
1 That the list of outstanding
development applications (at least 12 months old) and applications received,
be noted and received for information by Council.
2 That the applications where
submissions have been received be noted and received for information by
Council.
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ITEM 9.3 SF1261 150410 DA's
and CDC's Received and Determined under Delegated Authority 23 March-1 April
2010
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2079/10 RESOLVED: (Moran/Ainsworth)
That
Council note the Development Applications/Complying Development Applications received
and determined under delegated authority.
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ITEM 9.4 SF1487 150410 Report
on Access Committee meeting including AGM held 23 March 2010
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2080/10 RESOLVED: (Smyth/Moran)
1 That
Council endorse the office bearers and members of the Access Committee listed
as follows: Peter Shales (Chairperson), Shirley Holmes (Deputy Chair),
Donna Primmer (Secretary) and Committee members Fiona Holmes, Margaret
Hutchinson, Alba Sky, Mathew Sullivan, Les Small, Keith Davis and Dorothy
Secomb; with Council’s delegates being Councillors Smyth and South.
2 That Council note the remainder of
the Minutes of the Access Committee Meeting held 23 March 2010.
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Item 9.5 was dealt with under Delegations.
ITEM 9.6 SF226 150410 Report
on Proposed Off-leash Area - Stuart Island, Nambucca Heads
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Motion: (Moran/Finlayson)
1 That the northern end of Stuart Island be designated as an off leash area for companion animals.
2 That Council proceed with the
installation of a doggy do bin at the site.
3 That signage be erected to indicate the
area as an off leash area.
4 That Council’s decision be notified to
the submission writer to the Strategic Companion Animal Management Plan and
those consulted in relation to the proposal.
5 That Schedule 1 of Council’s Strategic
Companion Animals Management Plan and brochure be amended to reflect changes
to the off leash area in Nambucca Heads.
Amendment: (Court/Finlayson)
1 That the northern end of Stuart Island be designated as an off leash area for companion animals.
2 That Council proceed with the
installation of a doggy do bin at the site.
3 That signage be erected to indicate the
area as an off leash area and that the dogs must remain under control and
that it is prohibited for dogs to chase wildlife, particularly birds, in the
inter-tidal zone.
4 That Council’s decision be notified to
the submission writer to the Strategic Companion Animal Management Plan and
those consulted in relation to the proposal.
5 That Schedule 1 of Council’s Strategic
Companion Animals Management Plan and brochure be amended to reflect changes
to the off leash area in Nambucca Heads.
The amendment was carried and it became
the motion and it was:
MOTION: (Court/Finlayson)
1 That the northern end of Stuart Island be designated as an off leash area for companion animals.
2 That Council proceed with the
installation of a doggy do bin at the site.
3 That signage be erected to indicate the
area as an off leash area and that the dogs must remain under control and
that it is prohibited for dogs to chase wildlife, particularly birds, in the
inter-tidal zone.
4 That Council’s decision be notified to
the submission writer to the Strategic Companion Animal Management Plan and
those consulted in relation to the proposal.
5 That Schedule 1 of Council’s Strategic
Companion Animals Management Plan and brochure be amended to reflect changes
to the off leash area in Nambucca Heads.
FURTHER Amendment: (Court/Flack)
1 That the northern end of Stuart Island be designated as an off leash area for companion animals.
2 That Council proceed with the
installation of a doggy do bin at the site.
3 That signage be erected to indicate the
area as an off leash area and that the dogs must remain under control and
that it is prohibited for dogs to chase wildlife, particularly birds, in the
inter-tidal zone.
4 That Council’s decision be notified to
the submission writer to the Strategic Companion Animal Management Plan and
those consulted in relation to the proposal.
5 That Schedule 1 of Council’s Strategic
Companion Animals Management Plan and brochure be amended to reflect changes
to the off leash area in Nambucca Heads.
6 That the off leash are be available only between the
hours of 4.00 pm and 9.30 am.
The amendment was LOST.
The motion upon being put was carried and
it was:
2081/10 Resolved: (Court/Finlayson)
1 That the northern end of Stuart Island be designated as an off leash area for companion animals.
2 That Council proceed with the
installation of a doggy do bin at the site.
3 That signage be erected to indicate
the area as an off leash area and that the dogs must remain under control and
that it is prohibited for dogs to chase wildlife, particularly birds, in the
inter-tidal zone.
4 That Council’s decision be notified
to the submission writer to the Strategic Companion Animal Management Plan
and those consulted in relation to the proposal.
5 That Schedule 1 of Council’s Strategic Companion
Animals Management Plan and brochure be amended to reflect changes to the off
leash area in Nambucca Heads.
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ITEM 9.7 SF1269 150410 Report
on Census Population of Macksville Urban Area
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2082/10 RESOLVED: (Ainsworth/South)
1 That Council note the report and the
current census collector districts used to determine population breakdowns
for the Macksville area and the shire generally.
2 That a further report with
recommendation on proposed boundaries for collector areas for the Shire come
back to Council before the end of October 2010 for consideration.
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ITEM 9.8 SF30 150410 Report
on Minutes of Clarence Regional Library Committee of Management meeting - 26
March 2010
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Motion: (Smyth/Flack)
1 That Council confirm its commitment to
involvement in library services under a Modified Hybrid Model with its
associated Core Conditions as the easiest to implement and most cost
effective option for future delivery of library services.
2 This new arrangement be affected as
soon as practicable.
3 Clarence Regional Library Committee
members promote this proposal with their relevant Councils adoption and
consideration in future budgeting processes.
4 That Council agree to the Clarence
Regional Library Committee members endorsement of a 10% per capita
contribution increase to fund the ongoing:
· Collection Enhancement
· Staff Training
· Online resources
· Surveys
· Technical upgrades
· and the implementation of RFID subject to a successful Library
Development Grant application.
2083/10 Resolved: (Moran/Court)
That Council deals with these items
individually.
2084/10 Resolved: (Moran/Smyth)
1 That Council confirm its commitment
to involvement in library services under a Modified Hybrid Model with its
associated Core Conditions as the easiest to implement and most cost
effective option for future delivery of library services.
2085/10 Resolved: (Flack/South)
2 This new arrangement be affected as
soon as practicable.
Motion: (Smyth/South)
3 Clarence Regional Library Committee
members promote this proposal with their relevant Councils adoption and
consideration in future budgeting processes.
The motion, upon being put, was LOST.
Motion: (Smyth/Ballangarry)
4 That Council agree to the Clarence
Regional Library Committee members’ endorsement of a 10% per capita
contribution increase to fund the ongoing:
· Collection Enhancement
· Staff Training
· Online resources
· Surveys
· Technical upgrades, and
· The implementation of RFID subject to a successful Library
Development Grant application.
The motion, upon being put, was LOST.
2086/10 Resolved: (Hoban/Ainsworth)
That Council
arrange to meet with representatives from the other two Councils within the
next twelve months to discuss the future of the Clarence Regional Library
particularly in relation to the 10% per capita contribution increase.
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Director
Engineering Services Report
ITEM 10.1 SF1415 150410 Backflow
Prevention Policy
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2087/10 RESOLVED: (Court/Finlayson)
That Council adopt the Backflow
Prevention Policy.
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ITEM 10.2 SF1360 150410 Flood
Damage - February, March/April, May and October/November 2009
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2088/10 RESOLVED: (Moran/Ainsworth)
1 That Council note the progress of works
to complete the permanent restoration of damage from the February, March/April,
May and October/November 2009 floods as at 31 March 2010.
2 That Council note the proposed briefing
in relation to the Bowraville to Bellingen Road to be conducted at Bellingen
Shire Council at a time and date to be fixed.
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General
Purpose Committee REPORT—14 April 2010
ITEM 11.1 SF1446 150410 Funding
and Use of Reserves for the Council Chambers Upkeep, Self Insurance and
Tourist Centre Upkeep (Item 8.1 in the General Purpose Committee)
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2089/10 Resolved: (Court/Flack)
1 That Council consolidate the reserves
for Council Chambers upkeep, Self insurance and Tourist Centre upkeep into a
single reserve called, “Council Buildings”.
2 That a report be prepared on the
condition of Council’s public amenities buildings; what expenditure is
required to bring them up to a satisfactory condition; and how Council should
proceed to improve its level of service in a financially sustainable way.
Further, that another report be prepared on the options for the insurance of
all Council buildings ie whether Council insures them; whether Committees of
Management insures them or whether they are not insured or a combination
thereof.
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ITEM 11.2 SF591 150410 New
Warrell Creek National Park (Item 8.2 in the General Purpose Committee)
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2090/10 Resolved: (Court/Flack)
1 That
the information presented by the National Parks and Wildlife Services be
received.
2091/10 Resolved: (Flack/Smyth)
2 That Council contact the Minister
regarding the implications for the Boulton’s Crossing Reserve of the Gazettal
of the new Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park noting that only two
legal camping sites will remain following the incorporation of much of the
Reserve within the National Park. The contact with the Minister is only to
occur if Council is not satisfied with the outcome of a meeting or discussion
with Mr Alan Jeffrey which is to take place within the next two days.
2092/10 Resolved: (Flack/Court)
3 That Mr Glenn Storrie be thanked for
returning to Council to clarify the issues about the Boulton’s Crossing
Reserve.
Note: Cr Moran requested that his vote be recorded as against this
recommendation as he believes Council has not been told the full facts about
the transfer of the land and there has been a lack of consultation in
relation to the transfer of the land and the creation of the National Park.
2093/10 Resolved: (Ainsworth/Finlayson)
4 That Council immediately seek an
exemption under Section 22 of the Local Government Act for camping grounds regarding
the number of sites (22) at the Boulton’s Crossing Reserve.
5 That Council seek letters of support
from the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the two Aboriginal Land Councils and the individual native title claimants.
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ITEM 11.3 SF1150 150410 Report
on Consolidated DCP (Item 9.1 in the General Purpose Committee)
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This item has been deferred
to a Special General Purposed Committee meeting to be held 6 may 2010.
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ITEM 11.4 SF1031 150410 Policy
Review - Rainwater Tank Rebate (Item 9.2 in the General Purpose
Committee)
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2094/10 RESOLVED: (Flack/Smyth)
1 That Council adopt the revised Policy
– “Rainwater Tank Rebate Scheme” for the payment of rebates for the purchase
and installation of new Rain Water Tanks within Nambucca Shire from 19 April
2010 subject to the deletion of Clause 7.1.9 so that rebates are
available to commercial home builders or land developers
2 That the rebate for the installation
of new rainwater tanks in accordance with the adopted Rainwater Tank Rebate
Scheme Policy be a maximum of $500 or the original invoice cost which ever is
the lesser.
3 That once all the rebates are paid in
the current financial year no further rebates will be considered until
subsequent financial years subject to the continuation of the scheme.
4 That in the event that not all
rebates are taken up or utilised in any one year the remaining funds be
revoted to the following year whilst ever Council offers the Rebate Scheme.
5 That Council's rebate may be
independent upon or in addition to any rebate received from the State
Government subject to the collective total rebates received by the landowner
not exceeding the actual invoiced cost of the rainwater tank and associated
plumbing if plumbed to any toilets or laundry fittings.
6 That the revised Policy and
Application Form be placed on Council’s Web site once completed and that a
media release be issued and that information be included in the next Rates
Newsletter.
7 That a report come to Council in 6
months time to review the take-up rate of the new Rebate and identify any
Council owned buildings where a rainwater
storage tank/s could be installed which would benefit the community through
reduced reliance on the current reticulated water supply and on operational
costs for water usage.
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ITEM 11.5 SF1031 150410 Policy
Review - Street Lighting - Public Roads (Item 10.1 in the General
Purpose Committee)
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2095/10 RESOLVED: (Court/South)
That
Council adopt the revised policy for Street Lighting.
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ITEM 11.6 SF1031 150410 Policy
Review - Street Tree Guidelines (Item 10.2 in the General Purpose
Committee)
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2096/10 RESOLVED: (Ainsworth/Finlayson)
That
Council adopt the reviewed Street Tree Guidelines Policy subject to, firstly,
the removal of the words at the end of Clause 7e, ‘…and those items are
currently being reconstructed’. Clause 7e to read ‘The tree has caused
damage to the footpath, kerb and gutter or road’. Secondly, a fourth
column is to be added to Appendix A indicating whether the plant is a local
native species.
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ITEM 11.7 SF1031 150410 Policy
Review - Access of Vehicles on Beaches (Item 10.3 in the General
Purpose Committee)
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2097/10 RESOLVED: (Court/Flack)
That
Council adopt the reviewed Access of Vehicles on Beaches Policy dated 17
February 2010.
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Item 11.8 was dealt with under Delegations.
ITEM 11.9 SF247 150410 Nambucca
Heads Sewerage Treatment Plant Augmentation - On Site Inspection - 14 April
2010 (Item 10.5 in the General Purpose Committee)
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2098/10 RESOLVED: (Court/Finlayson)
That the
progress of work at the Nambucca Heads Sewerage Treatment Plant be noted.
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General
Manager’S PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT—15 April 2010
2099/10 Resolved: (Hoban/Finlayson)
That this item be deferred to
Council’s meeting on 6 May 2010.
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CLOSURE
There being no further business the Mayor then closed the meeting the time being 9.40 pm.
Confirmed and signed by the Mayor on 6 May 2010.
CR RHONDA HOBAN
MAYOR
(CHAIRPERSON)