SHIRE COUNCIL
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Ordinary Council Meeting
AGENDA ITEMS
29 August 2013
Council has adopted the following Vision and Mission Statements to describe its philosophy and to provide a focus for the principal activities detailed in its Management Plan.
Our Vision
Nambucca Valley ~ Living at its best.
Our? Mission Statement
?The Nambucca Valley will value and protect its natural environment, maintain its assets and infrastructure and develop opportunities for its people.?
Our Values in Delivery
? Effective leadership
? Strategic direction
? Sustainability of infrastructure and assets
? Community involvement and enhancement through partnerships with Council
? Enhancement and protection of the environment
? Maximising business and employment opportunities through promotion of economic development
? Addressing social and cultural needs of the community through partnerships and provision of facilities and services
? Actively pursuing resource sharing opportunities
Council Meetings:? Overview and Proceedings
Council meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month commencing at 5.30 pm AND a full day meeting commencing at 8.30 am on the Wednesday two weeks and one day before the Thursday meeting. Meetings are held in the Council Chamber at Council's Administration Centre?44 Princess Street, Macksville.
How can a Member of the Public Speak at a Council Meeting?
1??????? Addressing Council with regard to an item on the meeting agenda:
Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings and address the Council.? Registration to speak may be made by telephone or in person before 2.00 pm on a meeting day.? The relevant agenda item will be brought forward at 5.30 pm in agenda order, and dealt with following preliminary business items on the agenda.? Public addresses are limited to five (5) minutes per person with a limit of two people speaking for and two speaking against an item.?
2??????? Public forum address regarding matters not on the meeting agenda:
Council allows not more than two (2) members of the public per meeting to address it on matters not listed in the agenda provided the request is received before publication of the agenda and the subject of the address is disclosed and recorded on the agenda.
Speakers should address issues and refrain from making personal attacks or derogatory remarks.? You must treat others with respect at all times.
Meeting Agenda
These are available Council?s website: www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
NAMBUCCA SHIRE COUNCIL
Ordinary Council Meeting - 29 August 2013
Acknowledgement of Country ? (Mayor)
I would like to acknowledge the Gumbaynggirr people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land.? I would also like to pay respect to the elders both past and present and extend that respect to any Aboriginal People present.
AGENDA?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Page
1??????? APOLOGIES
3??????? DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
4??????? CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ? Ordinary Council Meeting - 14 August 2013
5.1???? Notice of Motion - Wilson Road - Recently Raised Speed Zone (SF1009)..... 6
5.2???? Notice of Motion - Request for Leave of Absence - Cr Bob Morrison 7 to 23 October 2013 (SF1788).............................................................................. 7 ?
6??????? PUBLIC FORUM
i) Mrs June Owen ?Questions regarding the new Dam
7??????? ASKING OF QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE ??
8??????? QUESTIONS FOR CLOSED MEETING WHERE DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN RECEIVED
9??????? General Manager Report
9.1???? Outstanding Actions and Reports................................................................ 8
9.2???? Costs to Communities and Councils arising out of Antimony Mining and Processing in River Catchments............................................................... 12
10????? Assistant General Manager Corporate and Community Services Report
10.1?? Outstanding DA's greater than 12 months, applications where submissions received not determined to 5-16 August 2013............................................ 16
10.2?? Schedule of Council Public Meetings......................................................... 19
10.3?? Gordon Park Rainforest Committee of Management - Annual General Meeting - 8 August 2013- Minutes.......................................................................... 20
10.4?? Unkya Reserve Committee of Management - Minutes of Annual General Meeting - 17 July 2013............................................................................. 30
10.5?? Missabotti Community Centre Committee of Management AGM - 14 July 2013 - Minutes......................................................................................... 33
10.6?? Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage and Museum - Committee of Management - Annual General Meeting 10 August 2013................................................... 41
10.7?? Utungun Community Centre Committee of Management - Minutes of Annual General Meeting - 27 November 2012....................................................... 50
10.8?? Contract Regulatory Officer's Report July 2013......................................... 56
10.9?? Integrated Planning & Reporting ? Delivery Program 2012-2016 Progress Report To 30 June 2013 ........................................................................... 57
11????? Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report
11.1?? Nambucca Emergency Operations Centre Committee - Minutes - 6 August 2013....................................................................................................... 107
11.2?? Road Rehabilitation - Revised Work Program 2013/2014.......................... 110 ???
12????? General Manager's Summary of Items to be Discussed in Closed Meeting
12.1?? Valla Quarry - Compliance with Consent Conditions - Proposed Application to Modify Consent to Permit Increased Output
It is recommended that the Council resolve into closed session with the press and public excluded to allow consideration of this item, as provided for under Section 10A(2) (g) of the Local Government Act, 1993, on the grounds that the report contains advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.
??????????? a???? Questions raised by Councillors at 8 above
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13????? MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
14????? REVERT TO OPEN MEETING FOR DECISIONS IN RELATION TO ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING.
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Council?s Email Address ? council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au
Council?s Facsimile Number ? (02) 6568 2201
(Instructions and definitions are provided on the next page).
Definitions
(Local Government Act and Code of Conduct)
Pecuniary ? An interest that a person has in a matter because of a reasonable likelihood or expectation of appreciable financial gain or loss to the person or another person with whom the person is associated.
(Local Government Act, 1993 section 442 and 443)
A Councillor or other member of a Council Committee who is present at a meeting and has a pecuniary interest in any matter which is being considered must disclose the nature of that interest to the meeting as soon as practicable.
The Council or other member must not take part in the consideration or discussion on the matter and must not vote on any question relating to that matter. (Section 451).
Non-pecuniary ? A private or personal interest the council official has that does not amount to a pecuniary interest as defined in the Act (for example; a friendship, membership of an association, society or trade union or involvement or interest in an activity and may include an interest of a financial nature).
If you have declared a non-pecuniary conflict of interest you have a broad range of options for managing the conflict.? The option you choose will depend on an assessment of the circumstances of the matter, the nature of your interest and the significance of the issue being dealt with.? You must deal with a non-pecuniary conflict of interest in at least one of these ways.
? It may be appropriate that no action is taken where the potential for conflict is minimal.? However, council officials should consider providing an explanation of why they consider a conflict does not exist.
? Limit involvement if practical (for example, participate in discussion but not in decision making or visa-versa).? Care needs to be taken when exercising this option.
? Remove the source of the conflict (for example, relinquishing or divesting the personal interest that creates the conflict or reallocating the conflicting duties to another officer).
? Have no involvement by absenting yourself from and not taking part in any debate or voting on the issue as if the provisions in section 451(2) of the Act apply (particularly if you have a significant non-pecuniary conflict of interest).
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Notice of Motion
ITEM 5.1???? SF1817??????????? 290813??????? Notice of Motion - Wilson Road - Recently Raised Speed Zone (SF1009)
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Rhonda Hoban, Councillor ????????
Summary:
As a result of community concerns for safety council requested that the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) conduct a speed zone review on Wilson Road with a view to lowering the speed limit.? The RMS conducted the review and although they recommended lowering the speed limit along most of Wilson Road, they actually raised the speed limit from 200m west of Coronation Road to 400m west of Spaldings Lane, replacing the existing 60kph zone with a 70kph zone.
I have received representations from residents who access Wilson Rd along this section requesting that the original 60kph zone be reinstated. They have found that many motorists exceed the speed limit by at least ten kph and where there is limited sight distance this extra speed significantly increases the risk to motorists entering or exiting Wilson Road.
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1??????? That Council write to the Roads and Maritime Services requesting the reinstatement of the 60kph zone on Wilson Road from 200m west of Coronation Road to 400m west of Spaldings Lane Macksville.
2??????? That in the event Roads and Maritime Services refuse to lower the speed limit, Council provide concealed driveway warning signage in the vicinity of the access to 91, 95 and 105 Wilson Road.
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Notice of Motion
ITEM 5.2???? SF1817??????????? 290813??????? Notice of Motion - Request for Leave of Absence - Cr Bob Morrison 7 to 23 October 2013 (SF1788)
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Bob Morrison, Councillor ????????
Summary:
I request leave for the period 7 to 23 October 2013 inclusive, for personal reasons.
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That Cr Bob Morrison be granted leave of absence in accordance with Section 234(d) of the Local Government Act for the period 7 to 23 October 2013 inclusive.
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General Manager
ITEM 9.1???? SF959????????????? 290813??????? Outstanding Actions and Reports
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Michael Coulter, General Manager ????????
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following table is a report on all outstanding resolutions and questions from
Councillors (except development consents, development control plans &
local environmental plans). Matters which are simply noted or received,
together with resolutions adopting rates, fees and charges are not listed as
outstanding actions. Where matters have been actioned they are indicated with
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That the list of outstanding actions and reports be noted and received for information by Council.
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MARCH 2011 |
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DA2010/234 |
17/3/11 |
Council develop a policy as to the cumulative impacts of locating fill on the floodplain at Macksville and also review the matrix in the Floodplain Risk Management Plan
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Brief to be prepared and new floodplain study to be undertaken during 2011. RTA has now engaged Consultants to prepare a new full and comprehensive flood study which will be provided to Council upon completion. At this time Council will be able to proceed to complete a new Flood Plain Risk Management Plan incorporates a revised matrix. DEP advised meeting arranged with RTA. Draft flood study likely to be presented to Council May/June 2012. Re the delay, Council?s Strategic Planner has followed up the RMS. Staff meeting with Consultants on Wednesday 18/10/12.
Part funding for a Flood Risk Management Plan which would consider filling is included in the 2013/14 Environmental Levy program.? A grant has been applied for, if unsuccessful will not proceed until next year.
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JULY 2011 |
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SF1031 |
21/7/2011 |
That the policy for Climate Change Adaption be deferred to allow amendments to be made to the draft policy
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Policy under revision and to be reported to future meeting.? Also the State Government policy has recently changed.
Awaiting finalisation of Nambucca River Flood Studies which are presently on exhibition, will report to Committee then Council once adopted then proceed with amending the climate change policy and report to Council.
Council staff to report on carbon emissions for Council activities to a meeting in September 2013.
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OCTOBER 2011 |
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SF1460 |
17/11/2011 |
Structure of the Farmland (rate) Category be changed to incorporate the statutory minimum with ad valorem maintaining yield. Council undertake a review of the farmland criteria to better reflect high intensity pursuits.
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AGMCCS |
Change in Rates staff meant that there has not been the opportunity to review the criteria.? To be reported in 2013/2014.
Once Finance Structure resolved this matter should progress.
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OCTOBER 2012
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DA2012/069 |
25/10/2012 |
Council to seek full external funding for independent traffic study for Pacific Highway Upper Warrell Creek Road Intersection |
MBD/ G&CO |
Investigations underway Discussed at meeting on 18 March 2013.? Agreed that Boral and APS would prepare a traffic study. Study completed & a copy was provided to Council on 31 July.? Meeting to be arranged with RMS and Trade & Investment preparatory to APS lodging an application to modify the consent to increase output from 90,000 tonnes p.a. to 200,000 tonnes p.a.
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MARCH 2013 |
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SF1031 |
28/3/2013 |
That there be a review in 6 months time of the policy on rainwater tank rebates to determine whether or not there should be an increase in funding.
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AGMES |
Report due October 2013 |
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RF284 |
28/3/2013 |
Council write to the Minister for Transport to expedite the upgrade and replacement of load limited railway bridges (overpasses) on Browns Crossing Road
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AGMES |
Letter written w/e 5/4/2013 Verbal advice has been provided to Council that a Ministerial request for information was forwarded to the Rail Authority seeking information on the bridges. Further letter sent 31/7/13
Staff investigating whether letter have been sent.
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APRIL 2013 |
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SF601 |
10/4/2013 |
Council request RMS to urgently prepare for On and Off ramps for the Pacific Highway in the vicinity in North Macksville as to facilitate a discussion
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Letter sent to RMS on 12 April 2013 Mayor and Ms Janine Reed attended Community Cabinet meeting in Taree on 20 May 2013 in relation to this.
Meeting with rms 30 May 2013.? Issue discussed.? Rms are preparing a concept with indicative costing and will supply to Council.
Suggested indicative costing is $10M.
Concept plan not received as at 7 August 2013.? Follow up letter sent.
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JULY 2013 |
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SF251 |
10/7/2013 |
A delegation comprising the Mayor, interested Councillors, a rep of the three Chambers of Commerce and a victim of crime seek an urgent meeting with the Minister for Police and the Hon. Andrew Stoner MP.? Also stat dec forms be distributed and a media release be issued.
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Request sent to Andrew Stoner?s office on 12/7/2013.? Media release issued on 12/7/2013.? Stat. dec. forms circulated. |
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SF453 |
10/7/2013 |
Councillors be notified of the next scheduled meeting of the Coffs Coast Waste Service and Council follow up Bellingen Shire Council.
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Waste Management Officer to advise Councillors of next meeting.? Follow up letter sent to Bellingen Shire Council on 19/7/2013 |
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RF275 |
25/7/2013 |
Council request that RMS consider providing Natural Disaster Funding for the provision of a bicycle/walking/horse riding trail in lieu of reinstating the Bowraville to Bellingen Road.
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Letter sent 1 August 2013. |
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SF1031 |
25/7/2013 |
There be a further report to Council on 11 September to consider the adoption of Local Approval Policies.
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AGMCCS |
Report to meeting on 11 September 2013. |
AUGUST 2013 |
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SF1817 |
14/08/2013 |
That the Waste Management Officer report to Council on alternate arrangements for providing a bulk waste collection service.
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AGMES |
Will be combined with the waste management quarterly report in October 2013. |
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SF593 |
14/08/2013 |
That there be a report to Council and an on-site inspection of 8 Creek Street, Nambucca Heads in relation to the reported drainage problems.
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AGMES |
Report and inspection on 11 September 2013. |
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SF29 |
14/08/2013 |
That Council receive a report on how its resolution about seeking independent legal advice about any future council alliances and then tracking net asset movements will be captured/used in Council?s procurement policy/processes.? The report is to also provide information on the Destination 2036 Working Party report on local government alliances.
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AGMCCS |
Report in September 2013. |
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LF6107 |
14/08/2013 |
There be a report to Council on the circumstances relating to the construction of a shed and other improvements on the Alpha Street road reservation.
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Report in October 2013. |
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SF1031 |
14/08/2013 |
Council write to the RFS asking them what their proposed service level for the future will be and from that what their accommodation arrangements are likely to be (at NEOC).
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AGMES |
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SF1031 |
14/08/2013 |
That the tree policy be again presented after Councillors have had sufficient time to comment on the amendments presented by Councillors and in view of the previous motion of Council, namely ?Tree Removal (SF629) containing the 6D principles.
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AGMES |
Report in September 2013. |
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PV4/2013 |
14/08/2013 |
That an appointment to the position of AGM Development, Environment and Community Services be deferred pending a further report to Council on the management of this section.
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Report to meeting on 11 September 2013 |
There are no attachments for this report.
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General Manager's Report
ITEM 9.2???? SF757????????????? 290813??????? Costs to Communities and Councils arising out of Antimony Mining and Processing in River Catchments
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Michael Coulter, General Manager ????????
Summary:
A summary is not required.
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That the information from Kempsey Shire Council concerning the costs to communities and councils arising out of antimony mining and processing activities be received.
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OPTIONS:
There are no options.? The report is for information.
DISCUSSION:
It will be recalled at the Council meeting held at Burrapine Hall on 28 March of this year there was considerable discussion about exploratory licences which had been issued for mining and in particular the mining of antimony.
Some in attendance at the meeting recollect that it was agreed to obtain information from both Kempsey Shire Council and Bellingen Shire Council on the costs to each respective Council and their community of the antimony mining and processing which occurred within their river catchments.
Subsequently a letter was sent to the General Managers of both Councils asking they provide information on the specific costs, or if specific costs are lacking, any general information they may have on monitoring or the work which has been undertaken as a consequence of the antimony mining.
A response to Council?s letter of 4 July 2013 has now been received from Kempsey Shire Council and is attached.
CONSULTATION:
There has been consultation with Bellingen and Kempsey Shire Councils.
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT:
Environment
The response from Kempsey Shire Council indicates the issues pertaining to current and legacy antimony and gold mining activities.
Social
The correspondence indicates the social issues.
Economic
There is not enough information in the letter to consider economic issues.
Risk
The letter from Kempsey Shire Council indicates the risks associated with mining in river valleys affected by heavy rainfall and flooding.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Direct and indirect impact on current and future budgets
There are no budgetary implications for Nambucca Shire Council.
Source of fund and any variance to working funds
There are no implications for working funds.
Service level changes and resourcing/staff implications
There has been minor staff time allocated to sending and receiving letters and preparing this report.
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20140/2013 - Response from Kempsey Shire Council |
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Ordinary Council Meeting - 29 August 2013 Costs to Communities and Councils arising out of Antimony Mining and Processing in River Catchments |
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Assistant General Manager Corporate and Community Services Report
ITEM 10.1?? SF1823??????????? 290813??????? Outstanding DA's greater than 12 months, applications where submissions received not determined to 5-16 August 2013
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Lorraine Hemsworth, Business Service Coordinator ????????
Summary: In accordance with Council resolution from 15 May 2008 meeting, the development applications listed below are in excess of 12 months old (Table 1) (One application is in excess of 12 months old).
Table 2 is development applications which have been received but not yet determined due to submissions received. In accordance with Minute 848/08 from Council meeting of 18 December 2008, should any Councillor wish to ?call in? an application a Notice of Motion is required specifying the reasons why it is to be ?called in?.
If an application is not called in and staff consider the matters raised by the submissions have been adequately addressed then the application will be processed under delegated authority. Where refusal is recommended the application may be reported to Council for determination. |
That the applications where submissions have been received be noted and received for information by Council. |
TABLE 1: ???? UNRESOLVED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS IN EXCESS OF 12 MONTHS OLD
DA NO |
DATE OF RECEIPT |
PROPOSAL |
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION |
SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED/ |
2012/011 |
03/02/2012 |
Nambucca Gardens Estate 346 Lot Residential Subdivision with Residue, Associated Works ? Staged |
Lot 2 DP 1119830, Alexandra Drive, Bellwood |
Submissions outlined in previous report to Council 27 September 2012 ? Item 10.1 Voluntary Planning Agreement supported by Council at its 28 February 2013 meeting. Meeting with applicant and planning agreed that Council would assess its section of the link road under Part 5 of the EPAA.? Concept plan for Link Road currently being prepared for assessment.? Will be exhibited with VPA. |
Please note that there is one unresolved Development Applications in Excess of 12 months old.
TABLE 2: DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS WHERE SUBMISSIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND ARE NOT YET DETERMINED
DA NO |
DATE OF RECEIPT |
PROPOSAL |
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION |
SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED/ |
2013/029 |
11/03/2013 |
32 Lot Large Lot Residential Subdivision plus 1 Rural Residue Lot |
Lot 2 DP 773170, 166 Bald Hill Road, Macksville |
????? Road design to provide flood free access to eastern end of the proposed subdivision ????? Intersection is extremely dangerous for existing residents as already many accidents ????? Dangerous blind spots on Bald Hill road and grass shoulders ????? Existing wildlife corridor which has been there for more than 50 years ? will this be preserved or destroyed? ????? The Road, Power and Phone lines are in constant disrepair ????? Not clear on effluent disposal ????? Enquiring if Council are going to notify all property owners on Bald Hill Road
Reviewing DA and submissions Town Planning Staff and RFS concerns have been reported to applicant Applicant is preparing amended plans RFS have now issued conditions and Town Planners |
2013/057 |
02/05/2013 |
Dual Occupancy & Demolition of existing dwelling |
Lot 10 Section C, DP 17707, 2 Waratah Street, Scotts Head |
????? Amenity ? view sharing concerns ? height limits and loss of views therefore property value decrease ????? Compliance concerns ? query on complying with sq metre rule excluding access handles ????? Adjacent windows on 2nd floor overlook external area ???? Privacy concerns ? increase in noise levels due to increased housing density and location of buildings ????? Demolition concerns ? regarding the removal of asbestos ????? Could set precedent in dual occupancies and parking issues
Officer assessing proposal and submissions
To be reported to Council 11 September 2013. |
2013/098 |
16/07/2013 |
Health Consulting Rooms |
Lot 11 DP 255481, 8 Kuta Avenue, Valla Beach |
????? Parking which may occur on Kuta Avenue speeding of vehicles down the street ????? Increase in traffic where children play ????? Unrealistic parking spaces and blocking in cards ????? Better placed in Commercial zone ????? All residents of Valla Beach should have access to this proposal and not just neighbours ????? Effect on rate value of properties ????? Bus stop which is busy at school times ????? Ketut Avenue too small for extra parking and steep incline ????? Centre parking will not allow residents to have their own parking ????? Garbage collection will be impossible ????? Details missing from Development: ???? Hours of operation ???? Number of Staff ???? Loading facilities ???? Handicap facility ???? Are drugs stored on premises ???? Is there security ???? Not to scale ???? Potential 300 patients a week plus staff and associated traffic ???? Any political donation or gifts
Officer assessing proposal |
2013/099 |
19/07/2013 |
Dwelling |
Lot 23 DP 1174254, Geoffrey Charles Place, Congarinni |
????? Close to proximity to the road and will set precedent |
2013/103 |
24/07/2013 |
Earthworks (flat area to ride horses) |
Lot 3 DP 1088611, 288 Talarm Road, Talarm |
????? Large excavation ????? Council to request sufficient plantings, some on western side or roadway to ensure stability of all excavations ????? As large size arena it is hoped that not used by large numbers of people on a regular or commercial basis |
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Corporate and Community Services
ITEM 10.2?? SF251????????????? 290813??????? Schedule of Council Public Meetings
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Monika Schuhmacher, Executive Assistant ????????
Summary:
The following is a schedule of dates for public Council meetings.? The meeting dates may change from to time and this will be recorded in the next available report to Council. |
That the schedule of dates for public Council meetings be noted and received for information by Council.
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COMMENCING |
Ordinary Council Meeting |
29/08/2013 |
Missabotti Hall Leave Council Chambers at 4.00 pm |
5.30 PM |
Water Supply Steering Committee |
04/09/2013 |
Bowraville site Leave Council Chambers at 10.15 am |
10.45 AM |
Ordinary Council Meeting |
11/09/2013 |
Council Chambers |
8.30 AM |
Access Committee |
24/09/2013 |
Council Chambers |
2.00 PM |
Ordinary Council Meeting |
26/09/2013 |
Warrell Creek Hall Leave Council Chambers at 4.30 pm |
5.30 PM |
Water Supply Steering Committee |
02/10/2013 |
Bowraville site Leave Council Chambers at 10.15 am |
10.45 AM |
Ordinary Council Meeting |
16/10/2013 |
Council Chambers |
8.30 AM |
Access Committee |
22/10/2013 |
Council Chambers |
2.00 PM |
Ordinary Council Meeting |
31/10/2013 |
Taylors Arm Hall Leave Council Chambers at 4.30 pm |
5.30 PM |
Water Supply Steering Committee |
06/11/2013 |
Bowraville site Leave Council Chambers at 10.15 am |
10.45 AM |
Ordinary Council Meeting |
13/11/2013 |
Council Chambers |
8.30 AM |
Access Committee |
26/11/2013 |
Council Chambers |
2.00 PM |
Ordinary Council Meeting |
28/11/2013 |
South Arm Hall Leave Council Chambers at 4.30 pm |
5.30 PM |
Ordinary Council Meeting |
11/12/2013 |
Council Chambers |
8.30 AM |
Ordinary Council Meeting |
15/01/2014 |
Council Chambers |
8.30 AM |
Ordinary Council Meeting |
30/01/2014 |
Council Chambers |
5.30 PM |
Ordinary Council Meeting |
12/02/2014 |
Council Chambers |
8.30 AM |
Note:?? Departure times to Rural Halls have been added.
Note:?? Meetings at the Rural Halls commence with light refreshments at 5.00 pm.
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Assistant General Manager Corporate and Community Services Report
ITEM 10.3?? SF312????????????? 290813??????? Gordon Park Rainforest Committee of Management - Annual General Meeting - 8 August 2013- Minutes
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Monika Schuhmacher, Executive Assistant ????????
Summary:
The report acknowledges the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Gordon Park Rainforest Committee of Management, which was held on 8 August 2013, and the new Committee.? A copy of the minutes and financial statement is at the end of this report.
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That Council endorse the minutes of the Committee of Management of the Gordon Park Rainforest Annual General Meeting which was held on 8 August 2013 and that Council thank the outgoing Committee for their work in 2011/2012.
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OPTIONS:
There are no real options.? Council needs voluntary Committees of Management to manage recreation and community facilities across the Nambucca Valley.
DISCUSSION:
The AGM of the Gordon Park Rainforest Committee of Management was held on Thursday 8 August 2013.
The Committee of Management for 2013/2014 consists of:
President???????????????????????????????? Gwen Harden
Vice President???????????????????????? Edna Stride
Secretary/Treasurer???????????????? John Tait
Work Coordinator???????????????????? John Tait
Other Committee Members????? Rhonda Davies, Peter Dingle, Jenni Pass, John Pass, Dot Secomb,
?????????????????????????????????????????????? Anne Smyth, Margaret Anne Well
CONSULTATION:
There has been no consultation in preparing this report.
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT:
Environment
There are no implications on the environment.
Social
There are no social implications
Economic
There are no economic implications.
Risk
There are no risk implications.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Direct and indirect impact on current and future budgets
There are no financial implications.
Source of fund and any variance to working funds
There is no variance to working funds.
Ordinary Council Meeting??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 29 August 2013
Assistant General Manager Corporate and Community Services Report
ITEM 10.4?? SF339????????????? 290813??????? Unkya Reserve Committee of Management - Minutes of Annual General Meeting - 17 July 2013
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Monika Schuhmacher, Executive Assistant ????????
Summary:
The report acknowledges the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 17 July 2013 of the Unkya Reserve Committee of Management and the new Committee.? Copies of the Minutes of this meeting and the financial statement are provided at the end of this report.
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That Council endorse the Minutes of the Committee of Management for the Unkya Reserve?s Annual General Meeting held on 17 July 2013 and thank the outgoing Committee for their work during the past twelve months.
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OPTIONS:
There are no real options.? Council needs voluntary Committees of Management to manage recreation and community facilities across the Nambucca Valley.
DISCUSSION:
The Annual General Meeting of the Unkya Reserve?s Committee of Management was held on 17 July 2013.
The Committee of Management for 2013/2014 comprises:
President????????????? Benita Schuh
Vice President????? Sharon Cunial
Treasurer???????????? Jenny Gibson
Secretary ???????????? Karina Daniels
Committee??????????? Kathryn Dwyer, Nigel Thurgood, Jenny Gibson, Ali Buckley
CONSULTATION:
There was no consultation.
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT:
Environment
There are no implications for the environment.
Social
There are no social implications.
Economic
There are no economic implications.
Risk
This report poses no risk to Council.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Direct and indirect impact on current and future budgets
There are direct or indirect impacts on current and future budgets.
Source of fund and any variance to working funds
There are no implications on working funds.
Service level changes and resourcing/staff implications
The matter is being attended to by the General Manager.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
UNKYA RESERVE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT -RECONCILIATION REPORT - 3 |
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1 JULY 2012 - 30 JUNE 2013 |
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A/C 53958 - ANNUAL? SUB-ACCOUNT TOTALS |
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?A/C AT 30/6/12 |
?INCOME |
EXPENSES |
?A/C AT? 30 JUNE |
S11 - RESERVE |
7592.75 |
3010.86 |
10367.37 |
236.24 |
S11.1 - GRANT |
3366.86 |
43501.93 |
44056.14 |
2812.65 |
S11.2 MARKET |
0.00 |
8995.71 |
4412.70 |
3482.11 |
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(NB adj for outstanding |
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?chqs and mkt cash) |
FLOAT TIN AT 30 JUNE |
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350.00 |
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ACTIVITY JULY 2013 TO DATE |
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S 11.2 -?? MKT TAKINGS BANKED |
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1198.4 |
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S11 - NSC GST REFUND |
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3531.94 |
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S11 - REGULAR? TFR |
CSH FROM S11.2 |
200.00 |
200.00 |
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Ordinary Council Meeting??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 29 August 2013
Assistant General Manager Corporate and Community Services Report
ITEM 10.5?? SF321????????????? 290813??????? Missabotti Community Centre Committee of Management AGM - 14 July 2013 - Minutes
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Monika Schuhmacher, Executive Assistant ????????
Summary:
The report acknowledges the Annual General Meeting of the Missabotti Community Centre Committee of Management and the new Committee.? Copies of the Minutes of this meeting are attached. A copy of the Treasurer?s report is at the end of this report.
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That Council endorse minutes of the Committee of Management for the Missabotti Community Centre?s Annual General Meeting held on 14 July 2013, and thank the outgoing Committee for their work in the past twelve months.
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OPTIONS:
There are no real options.? Council needs voluntary Committees of Management to manage recreation and community facilities across the Nambucca Valley.
DISCUSSION:
The AGM of the Missabotti Community Centre Committee of Management was held on Wednesday 14 July 2013.
The Committee of Management for 2013/2014 is:
President?????????????????????? Dawn Kennedy
Vice President??????????????? June Owen
Secretary?????????????????????? Karen Bindoff
Treasurer ????????????????????? Marnie Moran
Maintenance Manager??? Adrian Weir
Events Manager???????????? Lisa Milner
Shed Manager??????????????? Mick Moran
Committee Members:????? Dianna Trilsbach, Tina Holmes, Sharon Coleman, John Owen, Mark Hudson
CONSULTATION:
There was no consultation.
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT:
Environment
There are no implications for the environment.
Social
There are no social implications.
Economic
There are no economic implications.
Risk
There are no risk implications.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Direct and indirect impact on current and future budgets
There are no financial implications.
Source of fund and any variance to working funds
There are no implications for working funds.
Service level changes and resourcing/staff implications
There are no changes or implications stemming from this report.
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Ordinary Council Meeting??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 29 August 2013
Assistant General Manager Corporate and Community Services Report
ITEM 10.6?? SF315????????????? 290813??????? Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage and Museum - Committee of Management - Annual General Meeting 10 August 2013
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Monika Schuhmacher, Executive Assistant/Business Services Unit ????????
Summary:
The report acknowledges the minutes of the Annual General meeting of the Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage and Museum Committee of Management held on 10 August 2013, and the new Committee.? A copy of the minutes including the Treasurer?s Report is attached.
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That Council endorse the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 10 August 2013 for the Committee of Management for the Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage and Museum and thank the outgoing Committee for their work in the past twelve months.
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OPTIONS:
There are no real options.? Council needs voluntary Committees of management to manage recreation and community facilities across the Nambucca Valley.
DISCUSSION:
The AGM of the Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage and Museum Committee of Management was held on 10 August 2013.
The new office bearers for the Committee are:
President ????????????????????? Joy Lane
Secretary?????????????????????? Geoff Minett and Joy Lane
Treasurer?????????????????????? Gwenda Dew
Research Officer??????????? Geoff Minett
Committee Members????? Col Naphtali and John Kirkman
CONSULTATION:
There has been no further consultation in regard to these minutes.
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT:
Environment
This Committee is dedicated to the care, control and management of the Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage and Museum.
Social
There are no social implications.
Economic
There are no economic implications.
Risk
There are no risks associated with this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Direct and indirect impact on current and future budgets
There is no impact direct or indirect on current and future budgets.
Source of fund and any variance to working funds
There are no implications on working funds.
Source of fund and any variance to working funds
There are no implications for working funds.
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Ordinary Council Meeting??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 29 August 2013
Assistant General Manager Corporate and Community Services Report
ITEM 10.7?? SF340????????????? 290813??????? Utungun Community Centre Committee of Management - Minutes of Annual General Meeting - 27 November 2012
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Monika Schuhmacher, Executive Assistant ????????
Summary:
The report acknowledges the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Utungun Community Centre?s Committee of Management and the new Committee for 27 November 2012.? A copy of the Minutes including the financial statement is .
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That Council endorse the Minutes of the Committee of Management for the Utungun Community Centre?s Annual General Meeting held on 27 November 2012.
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OPTIONS:
There are no real options.? Council needs voluntary Committees of Management to manage recreation and community facilities across the Nambucca Valley.
DISCUSSION:
The Annual General Meeting of the Utungun Community Centre was held on 27 November 2012.
The Committee of Management for 2012/2013 comprises:
President????????????? Libby Ussher
Vice President????? Emelia Ussher
Secretary????????????? Vanessa Bekis
Treasurer???????????? Janine Reed
CONSULTATION:
Ms Janine Reed, Treasurer
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT:
Environment
There are no implications for the environment.
Social
There are no social implications.
Economic
There are no economic implications.
Risk
This report poses no risk to Council.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Direct and indirect impact on current and future budgets
There is no direct or indirect impact on current and future budgets.
Source of fund and any variance to working funds
There are implications on working funds.
Service level changes and resourcing/staff implications
There are changes to service levels or resourcing/staff implications.
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Ordinary Council Meeting - 29 August 2013 Utungun Community Centre Committee of Management - Minutes of Annual General Meeting - 27 November 2012 |
UTUNGUN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 27TH NOVEMBER 2012
MINUTES
Welcome: By Paul Schadel
Open: 7.10pm
Present: John Cumberland, Libby Ussher and Peter Ussher, Emelia Ussher, Doug Urquhart, Maureen Ward, Mavis Ward, Janine and Barry Reed, Gwen and Mike Green, Paul and Gail Schadel, Vanessa Bekis
Apologies: Elaine South, Libby Cumberland, Michael Green, Tim Bekis
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS AGM:???????????????????????????????????????????????
Moved by Mavis Ward????????????? Seconded Gwen Green??? Carried
PRESIDENTS REPORT:
Moved by Paul Schadel??????????? Seconded Doug Urquhart? Carried
TREASURER?S REPORT:
Moved by Janine Reed???????????? Seconded John Johnson as tabled be accepted.????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Carried
ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS:
The President shall declare all office positions vacant
President: Libby Ussher?? moved Janine?? Reed??????????????? Seconded Vanessa Bekis
??????? ???? : Paul Schadel???? moved John Cumberland? Seconded Doug Urquhart
???? Ballot conducted ? Libby Ussher voted as President
Vice President: Paul Schadel? moved Doug Urquhart?????? Seconded John Johnson
??????? ????? : Emelia Ussher? moved Gwen Green Seconded Janine Reed
???? Ballot conducted ? Emelia Ussher voted as Vice President
Secretary: Vanessa Bekis??????????????? moved Libby Ussher???????? Seconded Peter Ussher
Treasurer: Janine Reed?????????? moved Mavis Ward?????????? Seconded Doug Urquhart
Fundraisers: Emelia Ussher, Vanessa Bekis, Maureen Ward, Tim Bekis, Mick & Debbie Green
Catering Committee: Dulcie Johnson and Gwen Green
Appointment of Honorary Auditor: Dave McCormack
Hall Fees and Membership Fees:
Hall fees to be:
???? $25 per ? day, $50 per full day meeting (hall to be left clean)
???? $150 per function with $250 Bond (bond to be returned if hall left clean and all rubbish removed), financial members of Utungun Community Centreget 50% discount.
???? Nambucca Entertainers ? Remain $1 per person
???? Quilters group- $2 per person on Wednesdays, $3 per person on Fridays
Moved Janine?? Reed????????? Seconded Emelia Ussher??????????????? Carried
Membership fees to be:
Doug Urquhart moved to keep membership fees at $5 per person or $10 per family.? Seconded Maureen Ward Carried
Meeting Closed 9pm
UTUNGUN COMMUNITY CENTRE
GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 27TH NOVEMBER 2012-12-12
AGENDA
Open & Welcome: Meeting declared open by Libby Ussher and vote of thanks moved for Paul and Gail?s valuable contributions and dedication in the past.
Present: John Cumberland, Libby Ussher and Peter Ussher, Emelia Ussher, Doug Urquhart, Maureen Ward, Mavis Ward, Janine and Barry Reed, Gwen and Mike Green, Paul and Gail Schadel, Vanessa Bekis
Apologies: South, Libby Cumberland, Michael Green, Tim Bekis
Minutes from Previous meeting: Read by Vanessa Bekis
Moved as correct Janine Reed????????? Seconded Paul Schadel??? Carried
Business Arising:
???? Tennis Court Grants- Janine
To reopen the courts it would need to be its own incorporated identity and would need upgrading. The tennis court is vested to council and it would be a long process to get it back. Janine moves to defer the discussion till next meeting. Seconded Gwen. Carried.
???? Frog Flag- Vanessa Bekis
Vanessa has looked into the artist she knows but the artist has moved away from the area. Libby moves that further discussion on this matter be moved to next meeting. Seconded gwen. Carried
???? Utungun Hall Sign- Sign needs to be repaired. Janine moves to defer till next meeting. Seconded John Johnson. Carried
???? Incorporation: need to monitor. Need to see how we stand with council.
Correspondence :
Treasures Report:
Other Reports:
General Business
???? Applications for volunteer work- forms /fact sheets tabled by Gail Schadel
???? Cooling system for supper room- 2 quotes provided. Paul Schadel moves ?we install 2 ceiling fans in the supper room and an oscillating fan in the supper room. Seconded Maureen. Carried. Barry moves ?change to switches with pilot lights in kitchen- Seconded Gwen. Carried.
???? Christmas Party- DJ Bisho booked. Flyers made and delivered all around town and to locals. Donations from local business have been received.
UTUNGUN COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT 26 NOVEMBER 2012
Income: |
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Hall Rental |
?$1,037.00 |
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Membership fees etc |
?$ 361.00 |
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Donations |
?$921.45 |
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Events - Catering |
?$3,139.34 |
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Interest Received |
?$186.07 |
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Total Income |
?$5,644.86 |
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Expenses: |
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Electricity |
-$1,048.24 |
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Equipment - tables, refrigerator |
-$1,898.36 |
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Events, catering expenses |
-$1,087.59 |
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Maintenance |
-$2,037.34 |
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Interest |
-$1.13 |
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Landcare Project |
-$ 95.00 |
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History Project - Nominal Board |
-$2,450.81 |
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Total Expenses |
-$8,618.47 |
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SHORTFALL: |
-$2,973.61 |
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?Funds b/f |
?Funds On Hand |
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Bank Accounts: |
26-Nov-11 |
25-Nov-12 |
Change |
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S1 |
Interest bearing account |
?$5,274.85 |
-$2,031.23 |
?$3,243.62 |
S1.1 |
Landcare account |
?$ 17.18 |
-$17.18 |
?$?? -?? |
S10 |
Working account |
?$651.42 |
-$1,016.43 |
-$365.01 |
S10.1 |
Landcare account |
?$2,805.90 |
-$2,710.90 |
?$ 95.00 |
S98 |
Shareholders |
?$150.00 |
-$150.00 |
?$?? -?? |
I57 |
History fund |
?$3,500.00 |
-$3,500.00 |
?$?? -?? |
?$12,399.35 |
-$9,425.74 |
?$2,973.61 |
Ordinary Council Meeting??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 29 August 2013
Assistant General Manager Corporate and Community Services Report
ITEM 10.8?? SF1148??????????? 290813??????? Contract Regulatory Officer's Report July 2013
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Teresa Boorer, Administrative Support Officer ????????
Summary:
The following is the Contract Regulatory Officer?s Report for July 2013. |
That the report from the Contract Regulatory Officer for July 2013 be received and noted by Council. |
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Cats |
Dogs |
COUNCIL?S SEIZURE ACTIVITY |
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Seized (doesn?t include those animals dumped or surrendered) |
???????? 2 |
8 |
Returned to Owner |
0 |
5 |
Transferred to - Council's Facility from Seizure Activities |
2 |
3 |
ANIMALS IN AND ARRIVING AT COUNCIL'S FACILITY |
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Animals In Council's Facility - (Start of Month) |
0 |
1 |
Abandoned or Stray |
2 |
4 |
Surrendered |
0 |
1 |
Animals transferred from Seizure Activities |
2 |
3 |
Total Incoming Animals |
4 |
9 |
ANIMALS LEAVING COUNCIL'S FACILITY |
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Released to Owners |
0 |
2 |
Sold |
0 |
1 |
Released to Organisations for Rehoming |
0 |
0 |
Died at Council's Facility(other than euthanased) |
0 |
0 |
Stolen from Council's Facility |
0 |
0 |
Escaped from Council's Facility |
0 |
0 |
Other |
0 |
0 |
EUTHANASED |
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Restricted Dogs |
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0 |
Dangerous Dogs |
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0 |
Owner?s Request |
0 |
0 |
Due to Illness, Disease or Injury |
0 |
0 |
Feral/infant animal |
2 |
0 |
Unsuitable for rehoming |
1 |
2 |
Unable to be rehomed |
1 |
0 |
Total Euthanased |
4 |
2 |
Total Outgoing Animals |
4 |
5 |
TOTAL IN COUNCIL'S FACILITY - (END OF MONTH) |
0 |
4 |
CSR?s (Customer Service Requests) Actioned ? Not including Merit |
55 |
Ordinary Council Meeting??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 29 August 2013
Assistant General Manager Corporate and Community Services Report
ITEM 10.9?? SF1620??????????? 290813??????? Integrated Planning & Reporting ? Delivery Program 2012-2016 Progress Report To 30 June 2013
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Peter Wilson, Assistant General Manager Corporate and Community Services ????????
Summary:
A report on the progress in achieving the objectives in Council?s Four Year Delivery Program 2012-2016 for the year ending 30 June 2013.
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1??????? That Council endorse the 2012/13?2015/16 Delivery Program Progress Report for the year ending 30 June 2013.
2??????? That the summary of achievements, highlights and events for 2012/13 be noted.
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OPTIONS:
There are no options as Council has resolved to adopt a six monthly reporting cycle in line with the legislative provisions of the Act.
DISCUSSION:
The Delivery Program and Operational Plan is the point where the community?s strategic goals are systematically translated into actions. These are the principal activities to be undertaken by the council to implement the strategies established by the Community Strategic Plan within the resources available under the Resourcing Strategy.
The Delivery Program is a statement of commitment to the community from each newly elected council. In preparing the program, the council is accounting for its stewardship of the community?s long-term goals, outlining what it intends to do towards achieving these goals during its term of office and what its priorities will be.
The Delivery Program replaces the former Management Plan requirements. It is designed as the single point of reference for all principal activities undertaken by the council during its term of office. All plans, projects, activities and funding allocations must be directly linked to this Program.
Supporting the Delivery Program is an annual Operational Plan. It spells out the details of the Program ? the individual projects and activities that will be undertaken each year to achieve the commitments made in the Delivery Program.
The presentation of the progress report is an opportune time to reflect on the achievements of the council and events that occurred over the past 12 months that have impacted on our community and the organisation:
???? NSW Minister for Planning and Infrastructure approved the rezoning for stage one of the ?Valla Urban Growth Area? encompassing a 280 hectare area identified for industrial and residential development and environmental living.
???? Nambucca Shire Council?s standalone library service commenced in July 2012.
???? Council?s application for a 4% loan interest subsidy under the NSW Government?s Local infrastructure Renewal Scheme (LIRS) for the Bridge Replacement Program totalling $1.314M successful.?
???? Tenders awarded to build the $54million Off-River Water Storage Dam at Bowraville.
???? Council agreed to sell the Macksville Saleyards and Showground to the Nambucca River District Agricultural Association for $1.00. Sale conditions included a commitment from Council to pay legal costs, upgrade the wastewater management system and to provide annual financial assistance for a 10-year period.
???? Grant of $566,000 provided by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing to deliver a number of healthy eating, living and activity programs in 2012/13 and 2013/14.
???? Nambucca Valley hosted the 19 Volkswagon Spectacular in August 2012 and the annual Rusty Iron Rally was held at the Macksville Showground in September 2012.
???? Council received a Development Application for an $18million 346 residential lot subdivision in Nambucca Heads. The proposed development, which will be subject to approval by the Northern Joint Regional Planning Panel (NJRPP) would see the estate developed in nine stages and include six public reserve areas and extension of roads and services.
???? Boat Harbour Road reopened following a major landslip. The works cost $1million and was funded by the State Government through Natural Disaster funding.
???? Roads and Maritime Services informed Council that the restoration of the southern section of the Bellingen-Bowraville Road will not be supported unless work is simultaneously undertaken by Council to mitigate the risk of future landslips. The road suffered significant damage during major rain events in 2009.
???? Local Government Elections held on Saturday 8 September 2012.
???? Annual Valla Hot Rod Run held in September 2012.
???? The Macksville Memorial Aquatic Centre became a model of environmental sustainability thanks to a NSW Enviro Fund grant of $70,000. Major energy efficient infrastructure was installed including new heat pumps for the indoor pool, solar hot panels to heat the water for showers, green pool pumps, salt water chlorinator and shade sails over the baby pool.
???? State Government announced that a round of the international FIA World Rally Championship would return to the Coffs Coast in September 2013.
???? The Catchment Management Authority provided funding of $70,000 and the Office of Environment and Heritage contributed $60,000 towards the construction of three specially designed access ways at Nambucca Heads, Scotts Head and Valla Beach. The project will help protect the beach ecosystem and provide all season access to the beaches.
???? Comprehensive Regional State of Environment (SoE) Report 2011/12 was endorsed in November 2012.
???? The Nyambaga Walking Trail, connecting Shelly Beach to the river break wall was officially opened on Friday 30 November 2012. Features of the track are the interpretive signboards which detail the geography, history, flora and fauna of the Nambucca Heads area.
???? Council resolved in December 2012 to allocate Environmental Levy funding to prepare streetscape plans for the town centres in the Shire. The Macksville Town Centre Revitalisation plans will take into consideration the planned Pacific Highway bypass of the town centre.
???? Australia Day celebrations held at Nambucca Heads.
???? Superstorm Oswald lashed the area over the January long weekend with the Shire being declared a natural disaster zone.
???? Council resolved in February to re-establish the Rainwater Tank Rebate Scheme in 2013/14.
???? Final report on the Our Living Coast Project submitted to Council in February. The project was a joint initiative of Coffs Harbour City Council, Bellingen Shire Council and Nambucca Shire Council and was funded through a $1.998m grant from the NSW Environmental Trust, under the Urban Sustainability Program.
???? Northern Joint Regional Planning Panel approved the development of a new primary school at Upper Warrell Creek Road, valued at more than $5million.
???? The biggest flood in decades hit the Mid North Coast in late February, with Nambucca Council being among 11 local government areas to be declared a disaster area.
???? Announcement made that 11 Nambucca Valley towns had been added to the list to have NBN fibre technology rolled out from March 2016.
???? Council participated in the NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp) review of Local Government Industry Financial Sustainability with the Nambucca Shire Council ?Financial Assessment and Benchmarking Report? being released in March 2013.
TCorp?s report assessed Council as having a WEAK Financial Sustainability Rating (FSR) and assigned a NEGATIVE outlook.
For Councils assigned a Negative Outlook, TCorp provided some recommendations and areas of investigations to assist in improving the sustainability position. The recommendations included:
-???? The need to source additional revenue, such as under an SRV, to improve financial flexibility and to assist in reducing the Infrastructure Backlog
-???? For Councils with the borrowing capacity, consider using debt funding to reduce the Infrastructure Backlog and improve intergenerational equity
-???? Devising programs and strategies to contain rising costs and improve efficiencies
-???? Further improvement required in AMPs and integration into the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP)
-???? Increasing spending on maintenance and infrastructure renewal, balancing this with the need for capital expenditure on new assets
???? Section 94A Contribution Plan adopted in April 2013.
???? Review of Organisation Structure adopted in May 2013.
???? Council commissioned Jetty Research, an independent research firm, to assess the level of satisfaction among our residents on the Council?s managed facilities and services, frontline customer service (call and contact), a possible special rates variation specifically to fund road/bridge infrastructure and attitudes towards 4WD vehicle access on beaches in the Shire. The survey results of the community satisfaction survey, undertaken in May/June, will provide information and insight for setting priorities, reviewing levels of service and preparing budgets based on the feedback from residents.
???? Forsyths Business Services Pty Ltd was appointed as Auditors in June for the period 2013-2019.
???? Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) suite of documents adopted in June 2013. The documents included the Community Strategic Plan 2013-2023, Delivery Program and Budgets 2013-2017, Operational Plan 2013/14, 10 Year Long Term Financial Plans for General Fund, Water and Sewerage and Workforce Management Plan 2013-2017.?
???? Participated in the NSW Local Government Infrastructure Audit with the report being released in June 2013. The report confirmed that there is a large local government infrastructure backlog in NSW and some councils face real and significant challenges in terms of maintaining and renewing the infrastructure that is critical to their communities and the NSW economy.
The total infrastructure backlog for all NSW councils was estimated to be $7.4 billion at 30 June 2012, of which $4.5 billion relates to roads and related assets and $1 billion relates to buildings. The Mid North Coast region had the second largest total reported backlog at $738.2 million and the combined backlog in the northern rivers and mid north coast area of NSW equated to 29% of the State total. The infrastructure backlog is over $1,000 per head of the NSW population with the mid north coast region per capita rates just below $3,000.
The report stated that a key option for councils to help address their infrastructure backlog is through a special rate variation, however it is unrealistic to believe that many councils will ever be able to address their backlog problem solely through additional rate increases.
To put this in perspective, in 2011/12 total rating income for all NSW councils was $6.784 billion, while the reported backlog was $7.359 million. Therefore if councils sought to fund the current backlog over a 10 year period, it would require an average annual cumulative special rate variation increase of approximately 7%.
More alarmingly is that on a mid-north coast regional basis, the annual rate increase required each year over 10 years would be 15.5%. For Nambucca this would generate additional annual ordinary rate income of $1.35 million compared to the additional rate income of $297,000 permissible under the 2013/14 rate pegging limit of 3.4%.?
???? Council introduced alcohol free zones in Bellwood, ANZAC and Gordon Parks, Nambucca Heads to enable police to enforce relevant legislation to provide park users with greater safety and security.
???? Council launched the ?Do Your Bit? campaign in June aimed at local and sustainable tourism. The campaign is designed to encourage conservation of resources and the correct disposal of waste.?
???? A range of road and bridge infrastructure projects were completed in 2012/13 including:
-???? Bellwood Road Nambucca Heads $50,000
-???? Ridge Street Nambucca Heads $150,000
-???? Taylors Arm Road $710,000
-???? Valla Road $150,000
-???? Eungai Creek Bridge $320,000
-???? Kelly?s Bridge $85,000
-???? Millers Bridge $150,000
These initiatives align with the following Strategic Direction within the Nambucca Valley 2023 Community Strategic Plan:
Strategic Direction: Leadership and Administration
Goal: Delivery of Services - To deliver services to the community consistent with their requirements and Council?s core values.
CONSULTATION:
Council resolved on 16 January 2013 ?That Council continue with a Quarterly Budget (or Operational Plan) Review and adopt a six (6) monthly cycle for progress reports against its four (4) year Delivery Program.
The General Manager must ensure that progress reports are provided to the Council, with respect to the principal activities detailed in the Delivery Program, at least every 6 months. [s.404 NSW Local Government Act 1993]
Each responsible officer has reviewed their relevant areas of the Delivery Program.
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT:
The IP&R Framework arises from state wide planning reforms that are based on sustainability principles and each component addresses social, environmental, economic and civic leadership issues.
The Delivery Program includes an overview of the main sustainability issues facing the Shire and its community and indicates in broad terms how Council proposes to deal with those issues. The Program also details Council?s principal activities, programs and strategies to be pursued and specific actions to be taken during 2012-2016.
Environment
The draft documents include a number of strategies to assist and contribute to the environmental sustainability of the Nambucca Shire.
Social
The Delivery Program includes a range of strategies to enhance the social development of the shire.
Economic
The Program includes a number of strategies aimed at assisting and contributing to the economic development of the shire.
Risk
Failure to submit a six-monthly progress report would contravene a council resolution and legislative requirements.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Direct and indirect impact on current and future budgets
There are no financial and resource implications for Council as the Quarterly Budget Review Statement details the budgetary position of Council.
Source of fund and any variance to working funds
Not applicable.
Service level changes and resourcing/staff implications
Resourcing strategy implications are incorporated in the Program Budget.
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Ordinary Council Meeting - 29 August 2013 Integrated Planning & Reporting ? Delivery Program 2012-2016 Progress Report To 30 June 2013 |
TWELVE MONTH REVIEW ENDING 30 JUNE 2013
of
DELIVERY PROGRAM 2012 ? 2016
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OPERATIONAL PLAN 2012 ? 2013
[TRIM 16059/2013]
INTRODUCTION
This is Council?s second sixth monthly review report under the new Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.? The intention of the report is to document Council?s progress and effectiveness of Council activities as it strives to implement its stated strategies to achieve the objectives under each of the eleven (11) Key Strategic Directions outlined in its Community Strategic Plan 2022.
The 11 Key Strategic Directions are:
1?????? Civic Leadership and Administration
2?????? Public Order and Safety
3?????? Public Health
4?????? Community Support and Education
5?????? Environmental Planning
6?????? Building Regulation
7?????? Environmental Services and Community Amenities
8?????? Recreation and Culture
9?????? Transport
10???? Local Economy
11???? Water Cycle
This report should be read in conjunction with Council?s Quarterly Budget Reviews which outline how Council is tracking against allocated budgets.? Over time, it is intended to better integrate both the financial measures and strategic outcomes into one snapshot, easily understood document, rather than the two current large standalone documents.
Under Council?s Community Strategic Plan the 11 Key Strategic Directions are embellished with 31 Objectives, which are subsequently supported by some 58 Strategies.? The 58 Strategies are carried through into the 4 year delivery plan and allocated across the organisation with specific tasks, programs or actions for which their progress is reported on through this 6 monthly review report.
Council?s systems are not yet integrated sufficiently, nor does Council have the resources to provide very sophisticated reports with benchmarks or performance percentages which other larger Local Government areas are able to produce. Given time the Nambucca Shire Council Integrated Planning and Reporting processes will be embellished.
The Delivery Program 2012 ? 2016 and Operational Plan 2012 ? 2013
Strategic Direction: Leadership and Administration
1.1 Objective: Citizen Engagement
The Council and the community support open government where public participation is encouraged in policy development and major decisions, as well as in Council?s daily operations.
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Using a variety of tools, engage with the community in ways that are accessible and transparent, and use information from the community in decision making |
Continue to liaise with Council Section 355 committees to provide advice on policy areas |
General Manager
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Minutes of the nine advisory committees are submitted to Council for consideration |
Section 355 information evening held on 7 June 2012.? Minutes reported. |
Use public relations, printed materials, Council?s website and personal communications to inform stakeholders and community |
General Manager AGMs
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Media releases are developed and distributed. Website is kept up to date. |
Media releases issued.? Rates newsletter issued.? Information Technology Officer periodically checking website.? Away Council meetings commenced in 2013. Website updated with latest information with respect to private swimming pools, Trade night held with local plumbers and interested persons with respect to new Plumbing and Drainage Act and Council?s regulatory function. |
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Encourage involvement by a variety of community stakeholders in the activities of Council |
General Manager AGMs Managers |
Advertisements for relevant activities as required |
Encouraging use of media releases instead of paid advertisements to reduce cost.? Paid advertisements used where there is a statutory or other requirement. |
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Plan to undertake Community Satisfaction Survey in December 2013 |
General Manager
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Contract survey as required. |
Community Survey of 400 residents undertaken by Jetty Research in June 2013 |
Issue a newsletter with the 2012/2013 rates notice |
General Manager
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Newsletter is issued with 2012/2013 rates notice. |
Newsletter mailed out with 2012/13 Rate Notices. Newsletter prepared for mail out in July 2013 |
Strategic Direction: Leadership and Administration
1.2 Objective: Delivery of Services
Delivery of services to the community is consistent with their requirements and Council?s core values
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Ensure the sustainable delivery of infrastructure and services |
Periodic review and ongoing implementation of asset management plans and use in budget and work plan development |
Manager Assets |
All infrastructure has up to date management plans |
Asset Management Plans for major infrastructure assets are under review. |
Implement organisation structure and staffing review outcomes |
General Manager AGMs |
All adopted review recommendations have been implemented. |
Review of Organisation Structure adopted in May 2013 CBSU Implementation Plan developed in May 2013 |
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Continue performance reviews of staff performance and provide training and attendance at external conferences where identified to ensure Council?s goals are being met |
General Manager
AGMs Managers |
All performance reviews are conducted. Staff receive training and have the capability to meet service delivery requirements. |
Scheduled performance reviews generally complete.?
Performance management on-going.
Training undertaken to meet statutory and professional development requirements. |
1.2 Objective: Delivery of Services continued
Delivery of services to the community is consistent with their requirements and Council?s core values
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
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Provide opportunities for Councillors, especially new ones, to attend training relevant to their duties. |
Manager Human Resources |
Councillors attend training and support sessions. |
Ethics and Code of Conduct training for new Bellingen and Nambucca councils held on 21 September 2012 |
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Implement human resource management practices |
General Manager Manager Human Resources |
Retention rates increase over time. |
Staff turnover has increased.? 5.3% in 2009/10; 7.5% in 2010/11; 11.2% in 2011/12; 8% in 2012/13. |
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Comply with local government legislation, policies and agreed standards. |
All staff
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Fulfillment all reporting requirements. |
MANEX maintains a register of known legislative or regulatory noncompliance. ES works undertaken in accordance with local government legislation, policies and agreed standards. Coverage achieved MACS New reporting requirements for Public Health and NSW Food Authority being implemented - new registers developed. |
Comply with financial management requirements. |
All staff
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Fulfillment of all financial management requirements. |
2011/12 Financial Statements and Auditors Report presented to Council December 2012
September 2012 QBR submitted to Council in January 2013 December 2012 QBR and March 2013 QBR reported within statutory timeframes |
1.2 Objective: Delivery of Services continued
Delivery of services to the community is consistent with their requirements and Council?s core values
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
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Provide information and assistance at front counter for a range of community needs |
Business Services Unit Community & Cultural Services |
Provision of information on development applications, complaints handling protocol, Customer service training. |
Information being applied and distributed. MERITS being taken and processed |
Ensure Council adheres to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles |
All staff Manager Applications and Compliance |
All recruitment processes incorporate EEO principles. |
Compliance being met |
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Provide and maintain information management systems that meets user needs, including GIS, software and data systems to manage corporate information |
Implement Merit customer request system ? |
Manager Information Technology Sr GIS Officer RO |
Systems are efficient, effective and information is easily accessible. |
1,813 service requests logged in 2012/13. Roads accounted for 42%, Health/Regulatory 23% and Parks/Reserves 12%
Merit implemented with plans to update to the latest version in place |
Continue to improve new Authority software operation |
Manager Information Technology Corporate & Community Services |
Systems are efficient, effective and information is easily accessible. |
Authority improvements are continuing via the following: -?? additional training for staff -?? upgrade to version 6.7 completed -?? eServices Pilot program progressing -?? move to CRM when integration work is completed. -?? Intranet went Live May 2013 |
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Establish community needs through consultation and involve community in review and future development of Community Strategic Plan, and Delivery and Operational Plans |
Conduct community consultation to review Delivery and Operational plans for 2013-2014 and promote awareness of Community Strategic Plan |
General Manager AGMs Managers
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Community consultation opportunities are facilitated and feedback is incorporated into plans where appropriate. |
Detailed review and community engagement conducted in 2013. IPR suite of documents adopted in June 2013 in line with legislative requirements
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Use Community Satisfaction Survey to inform planning processes and help identify infrastructure needs |
General Manager AGMs |
Survey outcomes are used in developing plans. |
Survey conducted in June 2013.? Findings from the 2010 survey being used as appropriate |
Strategic Direction: Leadership and Administration
1.3 Objective: Risk Management
Reduce risks to Council?s and community operations through effective, timely and affordable risk management strategies
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Implement the risk management action plan |
Review the risk management action plan and update if required |
Safety & Risk Officer |
Documented review of plan. |
Completed and endorsed by MANEX |
Implement WHS action plan, conducting WHS audits and reviewing as required |
Safety & Risk Officer |
Action plan activities and audits are completed. |
Completed ? see WHS Action Plan |
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Annual review of insurance coverage |
Safety & Risk Officer
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Up to date certificates of currency. |
Completed |
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Manage instances of safety, regulatory or financial mishaps which cause a financial risk to Council |
Safety & Risk Officer General Manager
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Reduction of impact on Council resources. |
WHS Action Plan ? approximately 200 items completed |
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Maintain database of all loss events |
Safety & Risk Officer |
Accurate information is available for insurance purposes. |
Database maintained |
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Maintain and review risk register |
Safety & Risk Officer |
Accurate risk register kept. |
Risk Register maintained |
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Deliver relevant training and effective awareness programs to staff on workplace safety
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Safety & Risk Officer |
Induction of staff. Number of training awareness programs conducted. Reduction in number of work related claims or reported incidents. |
All new staff inducted.? Training provided as per training needs plans and supervisor requests.? Number of W/C claims reduced |
Strategic Direction: Leadership and Administration
1.4 Objective: Sustainable Energy Use
Provide community leadership in sustainable energy use and strive to meet the State government?s commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2020
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Implement technologies in Council facilities and infrastructure to reduce Council?s greenhouse gas emissions |
Complete Macksville Aquatic Centre improvements under the WASIP grant allocation |
Manager Business Development Technical Officer - Assets |
WASIP grant is fully expended. |
Centre has become a model of sustainability with funding provided by NSW Enviro Fund grant of $70,000. Major energy efficient infrastructure installed. |
Make information available to the community to help them reduce energy use |
Provide links on Council?s website to reputable websites that provide information on sustainable energy use and Government objectives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions |
General Manager
Environmental Compliance Officer |
At least one link to be provided, and updated as required. |
Link to Our Living Coast with information on sustainable living including energy use. If Council continues to use environmental levy money to keep the Our Living Coast (OLC) website going each year the link on Council?s website to the OLC project will suffice. |
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Strategic Direction: Public Order and Safety
2.1 Objective: Community Safety
To foster a community where people feel safe and secure
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Provide support for local emergency services and beach safety |
Participate in rural fire service management and maintain membership of the Nambucca Bush Fire Management Committee. |
Engineering Services |
Council is represented on Committee. Service level agreement is reviewed quarterly. |
In progress, Cr Ainsworth elected as Council representative to the Committee.? Four meetings scheduled for 2012/13 ? Minutes of the meetings reported to Council |
Maintain the urban fire trail network to protect public and private infrastructure from bush fires |
Engineering Services |
Fire trails are mown twice a year, in October and February |
Trails were maintained in October as scheduled and the next programmed work is scheduled for February 2013.? completed works entered into the RFS BRIMS |
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Contribute statutory 13.3% in budget to fire control and other contributions to Volunteer Rescue Authority and Marine Rescue Authority. |
Engineering Services |
Allocations are made in annual budget in line with draft budget prepared by Emergency Services. |
A budget allocation was provided in the 2012/13 financial year |
2.1 Objective: Community Safety continued
To foster a community where people feel safe and secure
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
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Ensure buildings and facilities at fire control centre and SES/Volunteer Rescue/Marine Rescue are managed to meet standards. |
Engineering Services |
WH&S inspections are conducted. Building Management Committee meets regularly. |
Council resolved that the NEOC meet twice a year and maintenance issues addressed as they arise through the year |
Provide and replace vehicles in accordance with policy for State Emergency Service |
Engineering Services |
Vehicles are replaced. |
This item in now administered through the NSW RFS |
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Provide lifeguard services as per contract, including annual contribution through s.94 plan. |
Engineering
Services s.94 Officer |
Lifeguards are on duty at required times and activity reports are submitted to Council by 31 March. Equipment is purchased. |
Life guard services provided over Xmas/New Year holiday period
Contributions allocation is included in budget
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Provide and maintain beach safety signage |
Engineering Services |
Signage is in place and meets current standards |
New signage installed at all beach locations with regulatory and non-regulatory warnings |
2.1 Objective: Community Safety continued
To foster a community where people feel safe and secure
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
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Provide ranger service to supervise vehicles on beaches |
Corporate and Community Services |
4WD vehicles on beaches comply with permit conditions. |
Ranger now undertaking random surveillance of beaches
Community Survey 2013 canvassed resident attitudes towards 4WD vehicles on beaches and level of monitoring |
Provide leadership in safety initiatives |
Advocate for adequate police resources |
Mayor General Manager
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Increase in number of hours that police officers spend in Nambucca District. |
Additional police officer (detective) appointed to Nambucca.? Mayor attends periodic briefings.? Liaison with crime prevention officer. |
Advocate for road safety initiatives, including through active Traffic Advisory Committee considering road safety improvements. |
Engineering Services |
Committee progresses road safety actions.
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Traffic Committee meetings conducted which addressed a number of safety improvements resulting in a number of speed zones on rural roads being reduced. Minutes reported to Council for formal resolutions |
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Work with District Police to implement specific safety initiatives such as Alcohol Free Zones |
Manager Community & Cultural Services Engineering Services |
Number of safety initiatives implemented. |
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited in Gordon, ANZAC and Bellwood Parks.? Signage reviewed and 29 new signs erected.? Review of Bowraville Alcohol Free Zone completed and re-established for 4 years.? Signage updated by 30 June 2013. |
Strategic Direction: Public Order and Safety
2.2 Objective: Companion Animal Welfare
To proactively manage companion animals to ensure the community?s safety and to improve animal welfare
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Manage companion animals to ensure the community?s safety and improve animal welfare. |
Undertake patrols and respond to complaints about companion animals |
Manager Applications & Compliance Ranger |
Number of impounded animals is reduced. Number of euthanised animals is reduced. |
Ongoing Initial discussions with Newcastle Dog Rescue Service to operate in this area |
Support programs to improve the welfare of companion animals, including investigating grant opportunities for owner education. |
Manager Applications & Compliance
Ranger Contractor
Grants Officer |
A program is run which educates owners on responsibilities.
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Program initiated with NSW Land Council to prevent occurring problems on Mish. Ongoing but with little resolution due to lack of responses from LACL
Grant Needs List includes this program |
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Ensure signage identifying permissible dog walking areas is in place and up to standard on Council land |
Manager Applications & Compliance Ranger Contractor |
All areas are checked and signage is adequate. |
New signs in place
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Strategic Direction: Public Health
3.1 Objective: Safe Food
Reduce the incidence of illness from unsafe food by monitoring systems for food hygiene and safe food handling
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Reduce the incidence of illness from unsafe food |
Conduct regular inspections and follow-up of premises that handle food for public consumption |
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Number of inspections. Reduction in the number of warnings or infringements. Reduced number of illnesses. |
60% inspections carried out due to staff shortages 100% complete for 2012/2013 reporting |
Respond to complaints |
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Reduced number of complaints. |
Ongoing with matters resolved |
3.2 Objective: Clean Water
Improve and maintain healthy waterways through active catchment management including promoting and, where relevant, implementing the protection and restoration of riparian areas and minimizing pollution sources.
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Carry out 100% of inspections including plumbing and new on-site sewage management systems associated with new developments within 48 hours of being booked |
Conduct regular inspections in accordance with risk rankings Weekly monitoring of performance from registration statistical data and departmental appoint calendars |
Manager Applications and Compliance |
100% of inspections conducted within time No. of warnings or infringements
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Complied although timing due to staff shortages sporadic Note new requirement for Council as delegated water authority to undertake requirements of Pluming and Drainage Act for Department of Fair Trading being integrated into department operations.? Forms and inspection regime provided to user groups - plumbers. |
Respond to complaints |
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Reduction in number of complaints |
Problems being resolved with emphasis on impactive systems (impactive on health and/or the environment) |
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Implement actions from the Nambucca River Estuary Management Plan |
Review plan and identify funding sources through grants and Environmental Levy to complete highest priority actions. |
Strategic Planner Environmental Compliance Officer |
Implementation of at least one priority action. |
Gumma Wetlands project continuing; Riverbank stabilization projects complete along Nambucca River; Grants funds received from OEH for Stuarts Island. |
Strategic Direction: Public Health
3.3 Objective: Personal Health and Wellbeing
Help improve the overall health and wellbeing of the community of the Nambucca Valley
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Support existing and initiate new public health activities |
Implement the Healthy Communities Initiative |
Project Officer Live Healthy Nambucca |
Meeting the range of targets identified in program plan |
All program delivery, evaluation and financial reporting milestones achieved to date. |
Lobby State Government for adequate bed allocation for aged care |
General Manager |
Increase in number of aged care beds |
Not achieved |
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Lobby State Government for infrastructure to provide adequate health services |
General Manager |
Number of letters and meetings about this issue. |
Numerous reports and letters lobbying for the provision of a kidney dialysis service |
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Provide grant application support to relevant community organisations |
Grants Officer |
Number of applications assisted. |
Seven (7) applications |
Strategic Direction: Community Support and Education
4.1 Objective: Connected Community
Our community is proud of its identity and is mutually self-supporting
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Engage with the community, providing social and community infrastructure and programs to meet the needs of all residents |
Continue to support and liaise with Council?s Section 355 Committees which represent a range of community members. |
General Manager |
Meetings attended on regular basis |
Roster maintained for attendance at S355 AGM?s. |
Continue to support the community through the auspice of grant applications and grant writing support |
Grants Officer |
Number of grant applications made |
Nine (9) applications |
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Ensure the services of the Visitors Information Centre are of a high standard through training and supporting volunteers |
Manager Business Development |
Number of familiarisations undertaken |
Provided volunteer Book Easy training and industry familiarisations |
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Provide funding for Seniors Week Activities |
Manager Community and Cultural Services |
Annual event is held |
Live Life ? Go for Gold themed event held 20 March 2013 in partnership with Bowraville Central School and Lions Clubs. 170 people attended. |
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Continue involvement with Regional Arts Development Board, including financial support and representation on Board of Management |
General Manager |
Implementation of Regional Arts initiatives relevant to Nambucca Shire |
Financial support provided annually and Councillor representation on the Board |
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Manager Community and Cultural Services role to continue to include aged and disability services |
Manager Community and Cultural Services |
Funding Agreement service levels are met, 2012-2013 work plan is adhered to, and all reporting requirements are met. |
Reporting for 2011 ? 2012 submitted on time ? 100% achieved.? Meeting work plan targets. |
Strategic Direction: Community Support and Education
4.2 Objective: Engaged Youth
Foster the social well-being of our youth
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Provide support for? young people through youth-oriented programs including coordination, planning and funding |
Manage funding provided by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services to undertake youth development |
Manager Community and Cultural Services |
Report against service agreement. |
Reporting for 2012 ? 2013 submitted on time ? 100% achieved.? Meeting agreed targets and outcomes. |
Identify, quantify, prioritise and publicise the needs of young people |
Youth Development Officer |
Number of media releases. Number of grants secured. |
Youth Week grant of $1,230 and Shuttle Bus Grant of $435 received.? Activities highlighted talent of young people. |
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Run Youth Week activities |
Youth Development Officer |
Youth Week activities held; evaluation undertaken. |
Youth Week held 5 to 14 April 2013. Activities held with approximately 250 young people attending. |
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Run Responsible Educated New Tenant (RENT) program |
Youth Development Officer |
Courses held; participation figures and evaluation. |
RENT Program delivered in May 2013 with 11 young people participating. Another program to run in second half of 2013. |
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Continue to seek funding for the Nambucca Valley Sports Facilitation Program. |
Manager Business Development |
Level of funding secured. |
Secured via Grants Officer assistance $75,000 PA for three years |
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Plan and provide library services in Nambucca Heads and Macksville |
Seek external funding to supplement library resources |
Manager Community and Cultural Services
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Level of resources secured |
Funding applications to Country Libraries Fund, Revitalising Public Libraries Fund and Local Priority Grants were submitted by Community Services staff and all successful.? Council received $66,650; $16,000 and $7,997 respectively in addition to the annual State Library Subsidy.? |
Strategic Direction: Community Support and Education
4.3 Objective: Cultural Diversity
Promote an understanding of the Nambucca Valley?s Indigenous culture and heritage and develop opportunities and partnerships for people of culturally diverse backgrounds,
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Deliver services appropriate to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and continue to improve awareness and understanding between Council and Aboriginal communities and individuals. |
Manage funding provided by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services to undertake community development for Aboriginal people |
Manager Community and Cultural Services |
Projects are delivered in accordance with service agreement |
Finance and outcomes reporting for 2011 ? 2012 submitted on time ? 100% achieved. |
Coordinate and provide funding for NAIDOC week event |
Aboriginal Community Development Officer |
NAIDOC Week event is held. Number of participants. Level of funding attracted. |
NAIDOC Week occurred 1 to 8 July 2012. Council activities included a short Indigenous film screening titled "7 Movies In 7 Hours" at the Bowraville Theatre and 'Town of Origin ? Battle of the Postcodes' touch football series at Hennessey/Tape Oval, Bowraville.
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Provide activities for learning or social development for young people and their families on school holidays |
Youth Development Officer Aboriginal Community Development Officer |
Three activities or workshops will be conducted |
100% achieved with 3 events being held in January 2013 School holidays ? Photography workshop, Fishing Clinic, National Parks canoe and bush tucker activity ? 47 young people attended the activities. |
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Resource and support Council?s Aboriginal Community Advisory Committee |
Manager Community and Cultural Services Aboriginal Community Development Officer |
Executive Officer is provided to assist Committee. |
Committee is no longer operating.? Council resolved 13 February 2013 to hold an annual Aboriginal forum using Council?s Aboriginal Culture and Heritage Management Plan as a point of reference with the aim of raising relevant issues that can formally feed into Council?s processes. In addition, Council is to maintain an annual Elders morning tea.
On 15 February 2013 Council wrote to the members of the Aboriginal Community Advisory Committee thanking them for their contribution to the community and advising of the new approach that Council is now taking.
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Support Indigenous heritage and other cultural projects when identified |
Aboriginal Community Development Officer |
Number of projects supported. |
Gumbaynggir Language ?Taster? Course conducted at Nambucca Heads Library; School Holiday Activity at Bongil Bongil incorporated cultural heritage. |
Strategic Direction: Environmental Planning
5.1. Objective: Well planned communities
A well-planned community which minimises its environmental footprint and social costs, while maximizing its economic and social well-being
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Promote sustainable development |
Ensure sustainability is a feature of strategic planning |
Strategic Planner |
Sustainability requirements are embedded in plans |
Vegetation mapping complete (to be reported to Council) Gumma wetland management ongoing; Streetscape improvement programs underway (landscaping a major component). |
Progressive application of the principles of ESD to Council?s LEP and related environmental policies |
Strategic Planner |
Inclusion in revised and new policies |
Flood Studies drafted ? these are preparatory to the development of a Flood Risk Management Plan. A Deep Creek Entrance Management Policy has also been created. DCP 2010 has been amended. |
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Standard of development approvals improves and conditions applied reflect ESD principles |
No significant change. |
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Compliance with development standards and conditions of consent |
See below |
5.1. Objective: Well planned communities continued
A well-planned community which minimises its environmental footprint and social costs, while maximizing its economic and social well-being
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
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Vigorous assessment of developments to ensure minimum impacts are achieved on built and natural environment as a result of the development |
Strategic Planner Senior Town Planner
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Monitoring of ongoing compliance conditions |
Concern about inspection requirements for subdivisions.? To be reported to Council.
Assessments comprehensive, staff shortages affect ongoing environmental planning compliance surveillance Development compliance team being developed with MACS, STP and SH&BS to prepare procedures to be followed by Rangers, AH&BS to deal with higher risk environmental and development compliance issues. |
5.1. Objective: Well planned communities continued
A well-planned community which minimises its environmental footprint and social costs, while maximising its economic and social well-being
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Reflect the community?s desires through appropriate planning instruments such as Local Growth Management Plan, and Local Environmental Plan. |
Consult with community and key stakeholders and government departments prior to preparation of plans/reports and coordinate their input. |
General Manager Strategic Planner AGMs Managers
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Number and type of consultations held. |
Consultation held in relation to Nambucca River Flood Study: Deep Creek Flood Study Deep Creek Entrance Management Policy Numerous LEP Amendments; Streetscape improvements;
ES?works in progress.? Consultations with various community groups used as input into the asset management plans
Good liaison with government, community & other key stakeholders
Awaiting new planning scheme |
Local Growth Management Plan: Review and prepare new strategies for rural residential land release areas and rural lands in accordance with the Mid North Coast Regional Plan and incorporation into the Local Growth Management Plan. |
General Manager Strategic Planner |
Number of strategies prepared. |
Rural residential land release strategy completed.? Review of residential and rural land release strategies to be completed in house as time permits. |
5.1. Objective: Well planned communities continued
A well-planned community which minimises its environmental footprint and social costs, while maximising its economic and social well-being
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
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Valla Growth Area Local Environmental Plan (LEP): Review, coordinate and prepare various environmental studies, master plan, local environmental study and development control plan required to undertake the LEP amendment to rezone land identified in the Valla Growth Area |
General Manager Strategic Planner |
Level of progress made on LEP development. |
Completed |
Report new information relating to land use constraints to Council and include in planning and development activities |
Finalise Climate Change Adaptation Policy following completion of flood studies. |
General Manager Strategic Planner |
Final policy completed. |
Flood study nearing completion. Will re-examined upon completion of the new flood studies. |
Strategic Direction: Environmental Planning
5.2. Objective: Housing
Housing across the Nambucca Valley provides for choice and is affordable
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Provide diverse, sustainable, adaptable and affordable housing options through effective land use planning |
Ensure supply of vacant land stocks as per Council?s adopted land release strategy for residential and rural residential land |
Strategic Planner |
There is adequate vacant residential land stock. |
In 2011/12 there was an estimated 25 years plus of vacant land and 30 years of vacant rural residential land stock |
Strategic Direction: Building Regulation
6.1 Objective: Safe Buildings and Pools
Reduce the risk of public injury through ensuring safe standards for buildings and pools are maintained
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Ensure private infrastructure - buildings and pools -are of a safe standard |
Undertake building and swimming pool certification |
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Certification is timely and accurate |
Complied Implementing new Swimming Pool Act and Regulations compliance with determination of annual service delivery capability. |
Undertake a risk assessment based compliance program for fire safety and backyard pools |
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Number of complying swimming pools following audits. |
Fire safety addressed as matters arise, swimming pool assessment subject to new legislation and inspection regime |
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Promote sustainable building practices including energy and water use efficiency |
Information on sustainable building practices made available on Council?s website and at Council?s enquiry counter. |
Business Services Unit |
Information is made available and updated where required. |
Website link to Our Living Coast established |
Strategic Direction: Environmental Services and Community Amenities
7.1 Objective: Waste Management
Protect the natural environment through ensuring a regular, cost effective and environmentally responsible system for managing solid waste
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Provide operational and environmentally acceptable waste management facility, including collection, weighbridge and landfill cells |
Contract for kerbside collection of separated domestic mixed waste, recycling and green waste materials |
Waste Management Officer |
Annual review of performance. |
Coffs Coast Waste Service contractors? performance review undertaken 5 December 2012 Monthly monitoring undertaken Annual review completed in June.? Reported on a quarterly basis to Council
Decision taken to introduce new rural waste collection service in 2013/14
Council initiated formation of working group to address future strategic and operational directions |
Provide for management of local transfer station at Nambucca Waste Management facility to source separate domestic mixed waste, recycling and green waste. |
Waste Management Officer |
Annual review of performance, and compliance with licences. |
Review undertaken and completed in November 2012 with transfer station shutes repaired and colour coded accordingly to enhance waste separation |
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Prepare engineering design plans for construction of landfill cells and rehabilitation of completed landfill cells. |
Waste Management Officer |
Plans to be compliant with Environmental Protection Licences |
Future cell 4 area designed awaiting EPA approval.? Cell 2 rehabilitation completed |
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Undertake ground and surface water monitoring to meet licence conditions. |
Waste Management Officer |
Monthly sampling occurs and annual report meets OEH licence requirements. |
EPA annual return completed in September 2012 for EPL licence 6268 |
7.1 Objective: Waste Management continued
Protect the natural environment through ensuring a regular, cost effective and environmentally responsible system for managing solid waste
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
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Undertake pollution studies and reduction programs and any necessary infrastructure works to meet licencing conditions. |
Waste Management Officer |
Compliance with Environmental Protection Licences and Landfill Environmental Management Plans. |
Wetland upgrade to old landfill completed as per request from EPA June 2012 |
Implement waste minimisation strategies, including reduce, reuse, and recycle |
Ensure contractor?s delivery of yearly education program. |
Waste Management Officer |
Reduced amount of waste directed to land fill. |
Mixed waste processing plant modifications complete.? Commissioned and operational from 16 December 2012 (Education through the school system undertaken when requested) |
Minimise illegal dumping of waste. |
Manager Applications and Compliance Ranger |
Reduced number of complaints. |
Illegal dumping investigated with follow up action & service of clean up notices |
Strategic Direction: Environmental Services and Community Amenities
7.2 Objective: Street Cleaning
Provide a level of street cleaning which minimises the creation of litter and the level of contaminants in storm water runoff
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Maintain clean and attractive streets, footpaths and public places. |
Regularly service street and park litter bins, daily service of public conveniences, and regularly clean commercial areas. |
Engineering Services |
Inspections in March and September show standard is achieved and maintained. Maintenance system records all inspections. |
Spot inspections introduced during the year and during peak seasons and remedial action taken when required |
Sweep high profile areas with special vehicle twice this year. Pressure clean public conveniences quarterly. |
Engineering Services |
Sweeping completed in December and May. Supervisor inspections of pressure cleaning show standard maintained. |
December and May programs completed |
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Respond to complaints |
Engineering Services |
Reduced number of complaints. |
Number of complaints reduced ? 14 complaints received for period July to Dec 2011 compared to 11 complaints received for the period July to Dec 2012 |
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Maintain footpaths within CBD areas to a clean and aesthetically pleasing standard |
Engineering Services |
Pressure cleaning completed in November. |
November 2012 program completed |
Strategic Direction: Environmental Services and Community Amenities
7.3 Objective: Environmental Protection
Promote the sustainability of the Shire through identification, preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural environment
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Protect trees from and respond to deliberate damage of trees on public land |
Develop public awareness of importance of trees, reward information resulting in conviction and issue fines. |
Environmental Compliance Officer |
Media release issued at least once advising of $5000 reward. |
Council released a media notification to the general public advising of the reward.? Media response from both TV and paper media on Parks Street tree vandalism |
Implement strategy to counter tree vandalism. |
Environmental Compliance Officer |
Tree damage investigated and responded to, including warning letters or fines. |
Council adopted a new Tree Vandalism Policy.? Recent event in Parks Street Nambucca Heads followed the new procedures |
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Implement programs as outlined in the annual State of the Environment Report, Nambucca River Estuary Management Plan, Environmental Levy Program and community environmental programs |
Highest priority programs implemented as funding allows.
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General Manager Strategic Planner |
Number of recommendations implemented as per approved program and budget allocation.
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Review of Environmental Levy Program completed. Budget for 2013-14 set. Programs ongoing and maximized through grant opportunities. |
7.3 Objective: Environmental Protection continued
Promote the sustainability of the Shire through identification, preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural environment
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Engage and support the community and organisations in undertaking sustainable natural resource management, including best practice farming and land management |
Council staff to assist with Landcare, Dunecare and Wetlandcare projects where possible, as identified throughout the year. |
Noxious Weeds Officer Environmental Compliance Officer |
Level of in-kind support through advice Level of grant funding received
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Works are subject to funding.? Ongoing support is provided to Landcare and other similar organisations such as wetland care have been provided. |
Place relevant information on Council?s website and ensure it is regularly updated. |
Business Support Unit |
Information on website |
Website content updated including IPR and Community Surveys |
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Develop management plans for environmentally sensitive areas |
Finalise Coastal Zone Management Plan and implement identified high priority actions where funding is available. |
General Manager Strategic Planner |
Council endorses final plan. Resources (grants) secured to implement project. |
CZMP Complete: Beach access improvement program underway and access and protection at Nambucca Heads Surf club is being examined. |
Review on-site sewage management plan |
Next review scheduled for 2013/2014 |
Manager Applications and Compliance |
No activity required this year. |
Review early 2013 due to new standards for design and compliance 50% complete Reviewed and on exhibition until 15 August 2013 |
Prepare State of Environment Report |
Conduct public consultation and review plan in context of any changes |
General Manager Strategic Planner |
SoE Report placed on Council?s website |
Commitment to regional SoE report 2016 confirmed May 2013 and to contribute $9,800 |
Strategic Direction: Environmental Services and Community Amenities
7.4 Objective: Biodiversity
The biodiversity of Nambucca Valley?s natural areas, including its waterways and bushland are protected and enhanced
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Deliver projects which assist in the protection of biodiversity and the sustainability of our natural areas |
Control noxious and other environmental weeds on private land and Council controlled land
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Noxious Weeds Officer Works Crew |
Reduction in number of noxious and other environmental weeds in the Shire |
Annual program developed with available funding.? Substantial grant funding for 2012/13 was received to address noxious weed control on the headlands |
Deliver projects under the Environmental Levy Program which are directly related to biodiversity |
General Manager |
Number of projects implemented |
Vegetation mapping added to Environmental Levy Program |
7.5 Objective: Cemeteries
Maintain Shire cemeteries
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Provide well maintained cemeteries |
Prepare a plan of management for each of Council?s cemeteries |
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Plans of management are implemented. .
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Initial plans conceptualised ? for further action Planning Macksville cemetery extension ? involved engineering section |
Respond to complaints |
Manager Applications and Compliance |
Reduction in number of complaints |
Ongoing ? vandalism still problem Fencing along Hodge St Macksville has minimised. |
Strategic Direction: Recreation and Culture
8.1 Objective: Cultural Activities
Active support of cultural services, our local heritage and the arts
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Support the coordination of and networking between arts, social and cultural groups, Council and the community |
Support for the Regional Arts Development Board |
Manager Community and Cultural Services |
Annual contribution is made. Council is a member of Arts Mid North Coast. |
100% achieved with the contribution paid.? A Councillor is member of the Board |
Support community efforts to gain funding for cultural and community events |
Manager Community and Cultural Services |
Number of grants received. |
Small grants received for NAIDOC Week ($3,500), Seniors Week ($1,000) and Youth Week ($1,200).? |
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Support local museums |
General Manager |
Museums attract new volunteers and visitors, and outside funding |
Museum Adviser Program concluded in November 2012.? Maintaining volunteer numbers continues to be an issue. |
Strategic Direction: Recreation and Culture
8.2 Objective: Meeting Places
Meeting places provide a way of fostering an inclusive community
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Maintain public buildings where justified by community use |
Work with Section 355 committees responsible for buildings to ensure they are being maintained. |
Technical Officer - Assets |
Buildings are maintained to required standard |
Ongoing maintenance and minor upgrade work programmed as necessary. |
Strategic Direction: Recreation and Culture
8.3 Objective: Recreational Activities
The Nambucca Valley has a variety of safe and well-maintained sporting fields, recreation areas and facilities to meet the recreational need of all age groups in the community
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Ensure all public parks and open spaces are accessible, maintained and managed to meet the needs of residents |
Works carried out regularly in existing public parks and open spaces. |
Engineering Services |
Parks maintained at high standard. |
Ongoing in accordance with the maintenance program and available funding |
Maintain playing surfaces to an acceptable standard by mowing aeration and fertilization. |
Engineering Services |
Record in Maintenance Management System. Review with relevant Committee of Management. |
Ongoing, works recorded in the Maintenance Management System |
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Implement Alcohol Prohibited Zone in Gordon Park and other parks where alcohol consumption has been identified as an issue. |
Manager Community and Cultural Services |
Number of signs erected. |
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited in Gordon, ANZAC and Bellwood Parks.? Signage has been reviewed and 29 new signs erected |
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Playgrounds are maintained in a safe condition and conform to Australian Standards. |
Engineering Services |
Inspections of all playgrounds at least once this year Damaged equipment repaired, closed, removed or replaced. |
Ongoing in accordance with the maintenance risk management program and available funding |
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Maintain the Macksville Memorial Aquatic Centre |
Continue to manage the contractor in the provision of quality facilities and address infrastructure issues when they arise. |
Manager Business Development |
Facility is maintained at a high standard Number of customer complaints. |
Installed new starter blocks to gain regional swimming pool facility status.? Implemented maintenance in all areas to core infrastructure. |
8.3 Objective: Recreational Activities continued
The Nambucca Valley has a variety of safe and well-maintained sporting fields, recreation areas and facilities to meet the recreational need of all age groups in the community
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Pursue partnerships and opportunities to access additional funding to improve recreational facilities |
Funding received via partnerships and grants to improve recreational facilities New projects added to Work Schedule of Community Facilities and Public Open Space Contributions Plan. |
Grants Officer
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Level of grant funding received. Contribution Plan work schedule updated regularly. |
One (1) application received Work Schedule is under review |
Develop new open space in line with adopted development control plans |
New parks proceeding as planned in DCPs and contribution plans. |
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S.94 Officer Strategic Planner |
Number of new parks. |
Binalong Park off Upper Warrell Creek Road nearing completion. Considered in review of S.94 plans currently underway. |
Strategic Direction: Transport
9.1 Objective: Private Transport Accessibility
Nambucca Valley residents can get to where they need to go in a way that is safe, efficient and affordable
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Continue to work with State and Federal governments toward upgrade of Pacific Highway |
Support community consultation activities and help keep the community informed. |
General Manager Engineering Services |
Updates provided as required. |
Construction of Nambucca Heads to Urunga proceeding in 2013 and RMS has advised that construction of Warrell Creek to Nambucca Heads will proceed in 2014.? All to be completed by 2016. |
Provide expertise in the planning and implementation of aspects of the highway development. |
Engineering Services |
Highway development plans reflect local needs. |
Engineering Services have provided input to RMS into plans with respect to localised needs and traffic management |
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Maintain the condition of rural road bitumen seal, rural road gravel network and urban streets in accordance with Road Hierarchy policy |
Pavements inspected to monitor maintenance requirements. |
Engineering Services |
Programmed and emergency maintenance carried out. |
Inspections carried out in June 2013. Further inspections in July 2013.? Normal maintenance of pavements ongoing.? Emergency maintenance undertaken when necessary |
9.1 Objective: Private Transport Accessibility continued
Nambucca Valley residents can get to where they need to go in a way that is safe, efficient and affordable
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
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Pavements inspected to determine current condition rating in setting forward plans and future financial commitments. |
Engineering Services |
Ratings reviewed in December each year, forward plans reviewed by February each year for inclusion in budget. |
Independent testing carried out in June and July 2013. |
Record completed maintenance works in Maintenance Management System. |
Engineering Services |
Rolling program of traffic counts carried out to provide data on priorities based on vehicle use. |
Ongoing ? traffic counts conducted through the year as required |
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Construct roads as required |
Extension of bitumen road network for sections that have undergone a significant change that warrants expenditure. |
Engineering Services |
Review conducted in February. |
No funding provided in 2012/13 budget |
Maintain and replace bridges according to Infrastructure Management Plan |
Bridge inspection program implemented to determine bridge condition and risk rate |
Engineering Services |
Record in Asset Register |
Inspections of bridges were carried out during November/December 2012 |
Inspect poor condition bridges to ensure adequate maintenance |
Engineering Services |
Record in Asset Register |
Ongoing ? inspection carried out through the year |
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Inspect bridges with load limits three times this year to ensure safe usage |
Engineering Services |
Record in Asset Register |
Not done this often undertaken as part of the November/December 2012 bridge inspection program |
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Inspect bridges after each flood event |
Engineering Services |
Number of bridges inspected |
As required after storm events |
9.1 Objective: Private Transport Accessibility continued
Nambucca Valley residents can get to where they need to go in a way that is safe, efficient and affordable
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Maintain and enhance footpaths and cycle ways in the Nambucca Valley |
Implement next stage of cycle way plan if funding is found. |
Engineering Services |
Length of cycle way constructed. |
Nil this period as there has been no funding allocated.? Waiting on notification of funds from RMS |
Make footpaths safe for use by pedestrians |
Annual inspection of 100% of footpath network |
Engineering Services |
Length of footpath network inspected. |
Inspections completed |
Develop list of reconstruction priorities |
Engineering Services |
Reconstruction priorities identified. |
Reconstruction priorities identified and a program is to be developed |
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Implement maintenance program to address damaged section and trips |
Engineering Services |
Number of damaged sections and trips fixed. |
Work program generated from ?Reflect? and to available funding following the footpath inspections and rating of the risk |
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Conduct emergency repairs |
Engineering Services |
Inspect within 24 hours of complaint. |
Inspections of hazards are undertaken as soon as the hazard is reported to Council |
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Provide new footpaths in high use areas |
Construct footpaths as identified |
Engineering Services |
List projects completed quarterly. |
Nil construction this period |
9.1 Objective: Private Transport Accessibility continued
Nambucca Valley residents can get to where they need to go in a way that is safe, efficient and affordable
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Provide car parking spaces |
Ensure new developments provide for required number of car spaces as per Council?s off-street parking code |
Senior Town Planner |
Car park space numbers are greater than or equal to Council?s off-street parking code. |
Ongoing consideration ? concerns about limited carparking for larger dental and medical in established commercial zones |
Review parking in CBD areas in context of s.94 plan review |
S.94 Officer |
Parking needs in CBD are assessed; S.94 plans reviewed |
Proposed to proceed with a S94A Plan (flat rate contribution on new development).? S94 Plan for parking will not be required. |
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Maintain car parks |
Provide biennial remarking of lines and regular intermediate inspections |
Engineering Services |
Length of lines remarked. |
Nil this reporting period |
Repair bitumen surface |
Engineering Services |
Pothole patch at least quarterly |
Ongoing throughout this reporting period |
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Maintain landscape by weeding and replanting as necessary |
Engineering Services |
Conducted twice a year by September and March |
Ongoing throughout this reporting period |
Strategic Direction: Transport
9.2 Objective: Public Transport
Be involved, to the extent possible, in the maintenance and improvement of existing public transport services provided by private bus companies, community transport and the north coast rail line
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Lobby for the provision of public transport options for people who do not have access to private transport |
Continue the work of the Shire?s Access Committee |
Manager Community and Cultural Services Engineering Services |
Number of meetings conducted. Reduction in number of complaints received about public transport |
Monthly meetings have been conducted except August 2012 when the meeting was replaced with an excursion to the Seniors Expo in Coffs Harbour and December 2012 due to Administration Centre closure. |
Install bus shelters at all locations where minimum number of commuters is 10 |
Conduct annual review based on statistics from bus operators |
Engineering Services |
Minimum of one new shelter provided or upgraded if required |
No new shelters installed during review period |
Strategic Direction: Dynamic, Resilient Local Economy
10. 1 Objective: Economic Activity
The Nambucca Valley has a strong economy, with a thriving and diverse business community
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Foster local development opportunities and economic self-sufficiency through promotion, lobbying and direct action |
Seek out and attend to all new business and investment enquiries. |
Manager Business Development |
Number of enquiries responded to. Deliver a regional FINA accredited swimming facility to attract major swim events to the shire. Deliver a government funded via grants effluent system to the sale yards. Facilitate the expansion of business to build new pacific Highway. |
Attracted investor for Highway Service Centre. Facilitated Bio Dental new facility. Develop the Macksville memorial aquatic centre into a regional swimming facility new FINA blocks and starting system now 8 lanes, painting of facility. Maintain the cattle industry network by gaining EPA approval for implementing new effluent system ensuring the sustainability of the sale yards into the future. |
Provide business and marketing information to all new business and investment enquiries
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Manager Business Development |
Database of economic information and development opportunities on Council website. Production and availability of brochures, kits and promotional materials |
Developing new social media marketing material including investment attraction material data, skills attraction.? Develop electronic media material. Develop new 2013 economic profile, deliver new marketing material and promote at the Australian Tourism exchange to promote international tourism visitation. Present new Aboriginal tourism product to the market. |
10. 1 Objective: Economic Activity continued
The Nambucca Valley has a strong economy, with a thriving and diverse business community
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
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Liaise with local business and State and Federal government departments concerned with industrial and regional development
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General Manager Manager Business Development |
Regular meetings with local businesses. Regular meetings with relevant State and Federal departments. |
Implemented new clean energy funding AusIndustry for Mainstar. Business feasibility funding for Mid Coast Trucks and Express Coaches future developments. Australian Precast solution / Boral concrete traffic study for new highway upgrade Upper Warrell creek. Funding for sale yards effluent and Swimming pool upgrade. Implementation of NBN wireless communication poles throughout the shire. |
Participate in local and regional marketing events and promotions, including regional tourism promotions and events
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Manager Business Development |
Attendance/participation at events. |
Participated in Country Week, Regional Tourism events and marketing initiatives including the Legendary Pacific Coast x 4 campaigns. Attended Newcastle Tourism trade show |
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Facilitate the adequate supply and take-up of land for new business development
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Manager Business Development |
Supply and take-up of zoned land for development. |
Industrial land, Macksville new business enquiry regarding fuel storage depot, a new packaging facility and other highway related enquiries. |
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Apply for and secure grant funding from State and Federal government agencies for project development within the Shire
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Grants Officer MBD |
Number of successful grants Amount of funding received. |
Federal Government funding to Main star for solar energy. Bio dental for Expansion funding. EPA for sale yard effluent system implementation. WASIP funding for effluent system and acquitting funding. |
10. 1 Objective: Economic Activity continued
The Nambucca Valley has a strong economy, with a thriving and diverse business community
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Foster local development opportunities and economic self-sufficiency through promotion, lobbying and direct action (continued) |
Skill up community organisations through workshops/seminars to apply for available grant funding from government agencies.
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Grants Officer |
Number of participating organisations in workshops.
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Assistance provided one-on-one in relation to specific applications
Tourism award, Community achievement awards Bowraville, Tidy towns Bowraville.
?Implementation of NBN wireless as per telecommunication strategy Achieved. |
Report to Council on development proposals for Council-owned land
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Manager Business Development |
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Sold Lot 1 and 3 Coronation Park, Short Street Nambucca Heads.? |
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Ensure the services of the Visitor Information Centre are well-utilised through training volunteers and developing promotional materials
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Manager Business Development |
Updated displays and brochures Bookeasy system is used Famils conducted Guides and marketing material current |
Famils, new Do Your Bit campaign energy efficiency, visitor guides, new website look and updated and upgraded booking system. Reprint of brochures. |
Strategic Direction: Dynamic, Resilient Local Economy
10.2 Objective: Employment
Nambucca Valley residents have increased opportunities for employment
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Foster local employment opportunities, reducing the unemployment rate in the Nambucca Valley |
Promote the availability and benefits of providing apprenticeships and traineeships, to industries, businesses and schools
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Manager Business Development |
Trainee staffing maintained Increase in number of trainees |
Industry skills expo with local TAFE and Industry. Technology workshops ETC,
Online marketing workshop Coffs Coast Digital Enterpise NBN.
Assist industry with sustainability to retain existing staff levels. Inform local business of the New Dam project to ensure local content. Inform local business networks of Pacific Highway business opportunities. |
Maintain links with the State and Federal agencies and non-government agencies with a role in employment and economic development
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Manager Business Development |
Industry outcomes |
Trade and Investment, Industry Mid North Coast, Manufacture Coffs Coast. NSW business chamber, the small business commissioner reduced work comp premiums by 7% |
Strategic Direction: Dynamic, Resilient Local Economy
10.3 Objective: Income and Wealth
Our residents have access to an improved standard of living
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Assist people to improve their standard of living through the support of programs |
Provide financial support for Rural Financial Counseling. |
Manager Community and Cultural Services |
Payment of $3,800 is made. Annual report to Council on service provided. |
AGM was held 28 November 2012. Annual Report was received and made available for viewing. Offer of funding for Service was withdrawn following Council?s review of its Donations Policy.? The Committee may apply under the new procedure.? |
Conduct regular meetings with existing businesses to disseminate information and build networks. |
Manager Business Development |
Regular meetings are held. |
Maintained all existing networks |
Strategic Direction: Dynamic, Resilient Local Economy
10.4 Objective: Skills Development
Residents of the Nambucca Valley have access to a range of opportunities to improve skills which will enable them to participate in the local economy
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Increase opportunities for and participation in school and post school education and training |
Lobby for and support the establishment of education and training facilities and initiatives. |
General Manager Manager Business Development |
Number of letters written and meetings attended. |
DEEWR, RDA, Industry Mid North Coast, Aged Care, tourism, CSU, SCU, Catholic Church, Uniting Church |
Promote the availability and benefits of providing apprenticeships and traineeships, to industries, businesses and schools |
Manager Business Development |
Trainee staffing maintained. Increase in number of trainees. |
New trade training allowance, local Skills Expo with Industry |
Strategic Direction: A Sustainable Water Cycle
11.1 Objective: Water Management
Ensure the water resources of the Nambucca Valley are used sustainably, meeting current and future demand
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Provide a water supply that meets Government standards, through continued? implementation of the integrated water cycle management strategy for water supply |
Let tender for construction of proposed off river storage project, subject to State funding being received |
Manager Water and Sewerage |
Successful tender is awarded and project began. |
Tender awarded by Council for two contracts in August 2012. Preliminary works commenced in December 2012 and project construction scheduled for completion in February 2014.
Project totals $54M with Federal and State Governments contributing $24.8M |
Refurbish existing older concrete reservoirs |
Manager Water and Sewerage |
Improved water quality and safer working conditions for maintenance workers. |
Replacement of internal steel? ladders with FRP ladders? |
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Continue replacement of remaining asbestos cement pipework in reticulation system |
Manager Water and Sewerage |
Amount of asbestos cement pipe removed. |
AC pipe replaced in Lower Lee Street |
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Renewal of fluoridation and chlorination plants |
Manager Water and Sewerage |
Water treatment to required standard. |
Sodium hypochloride dosing pumps upgraded with duty/standby system. Fluoride plant upgraded to latest technology with subsidy from NSW Health. Plant installed ready for commissioning. |
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Regular maintenance and improvements to the system
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Manager Water and Sewerage |
Meeting maintenance standards. |
Installation of pressure reduction valves to reduce leakage and number of breakages. |
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Timely responses to emergencies
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Manager Water and Sewerage |
Time taken to respond. |
Staff respond within two (2) hours |
Strategic Direction: A Sustainable Water Cycle
11.2 Objective: Sewerage Services
Ensure the capacity of Nambucca Valley?s sewerage services meet population growth and community expectations for improved effluent quality
Four Year Delivery Objective |
Operational Plan Actions |
Lead responsibility |
Annual Success Measures |
Achievement |
Provide a water and sewerage supply which meets Government standards through implementation of the integrated water cycle management strategy for sewage collection and treatment. |
Completion of Nambucca Heads Sewerage Augmentation project. |
Manager Water and Sewerage |
Improved quality of treated sewage at Nambucca Heads. |
Contract works completed. Full responsibility for operation and maintenance of plant now rests with Council.? |
Construction of sewerage pump stations at South Macksville urban release area. |
Manager Water and Sewerage |
Improved sewerage infrastructure. |
One pump station completed. Second pump station scheduled to go to tender late 2013 |
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Ongoing sewage pump replacements and mains replacement/rehabilitation works. |
Manager Water and Sewerage |
Improved sewerage infrastructure. |
Pumps replaced in Nambucca Pump Station 10 and Macksville PS 12. Ongoing improvements to pumps station lids. |
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CCTV investigation of existing sewerage pipe network. |
Manager Water and Sewerage |
Completion of project enables Council to determine where rehabilitation works are required and to develop works program. |
CCTV investigations completed and a works program is being developed for rectification works.? Cross connections of stormwater drainage to sewer have been identified for Council to request remedial action from ratepayers. |
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Effective treatment and maintenance of the system.
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Manager Water and Sewerage |
100% compliance with EPA requirements and licence conditions. |
Council carries out regular monitoring program in accordance with EPA requirement. Some non ?conformance at Bowraville STP and with phosphorous level at Nambucca STP |
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Timely response to emergencies.
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Manager Water and Sewerage |
Staff arrive within 2 hours. |
All surcharge incidents are responded to in a timely manner. |
Ordinary Council Meeting??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 29 August 2013
Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report
ITEM 11.1?? SF992????????????? 290813??????? Nambucca Emergency Operations Centre Committee - Minutes - 6 August 2013
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Peter Baynes, Manager Assets ????????
Summary:
The minutes of the Nambucca Emergency Operations Centre Committee meeting held on 6 August 2013 are attached.
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1??????? That Council receive and note the minutes of the Nambucca Emergency Operations Centre Committee held on 6 August 2013.
2??????? That Council receive and note that the work to upgrade the kitchen and to install a windsock is proceeding.
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OPTIONS:
1??????? Accept the recommendation.
2??????? Not accept the recommendation.
DISCUSSION:
The programmed meeting of the Nambucca Emergency Operations Centre Committee (NEOC) was held on Tuesday 6 August 2013. There was one agenda item being:
1????????? Update the Asset Management Plan (AMP)
The Asset Management Plan (AMP) provides a summary of all known current works identified for the site.
At the meeting held on the 19 February 2103 the Committee identified that upgrading the kitchen be nominated as the top priority with attention being given to bench tops and cupboards.? The Nambucca Shire Council budget for 2013/14 includes $5,000 for this work. The SES indicated they have sourced quotations for work that fits within this budget amount.? The committee endorsed proceeding on the basis of this quotation.
The committee also noted that installation of a windsock adjacent to the helicopter landing area is proceeding.? A sock has been sourced and design of a suitable mounting is underway.
CONSULTATION:
Technical Officer ? Assets
Manager Assets
NSW Rural Fire Service
State Emergency Services
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT:
Environment
There are no environmental issues as a result of this report.
Social
There are no social issues as a result of this report.
Economic
There are no economic issues as a result of this report.
Risk
There are no risks associated with this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Direct and indirect impact on current and future budgets
Continuation of funding for upgrades to the Nambucca Emergency Operations Centre.
Source of fund and any variance to working funds
??????????? External funding through grants, SES and NSW RFS
??????????? Council allocation for capital improvements.
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Ordinary Council Meeting - 29 August 2013 Nambucca Emergency Operations Centre Committee - Minutes - 6 August 2013 |
PRESENT
Cr J Ainsworth??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Cr B Morrison
P Baynes (Nambucca Shire Council)?????????????????????????????????????? R Monk (Nambucca Shire Council)
P Ashcroft (State Emergency Services)?????????????????????????????????? P Shales (State Emergency Services)
L Ison (NSW Rural Fire Service)???????????????????????????????????????????? P Hughes
APOLOGIES
Paul Gallagher (Nambucca Shire Council)
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4/13 RESOLVED: (Hughes/Morrison) That the Committee note the adoption of the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 19 February 2013. |
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Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report
ITEM 5.1???? SF992??????????????? 060813???? Asset Management Plan Update July 2013 |
DISCUSSION:
?????? An allocation of $5,000 has been made in Council?s Operating Budget for 2013/2014 for renovations to the kitchen. ?????? Further scoping information has been provided by RFS confirming their requirements for the windsock so that Council staff can proceed with a design. ?????? RFS not vacating premises, downsizing, maintaining service, 50% volunteer/training. ?????? Flat Pack ? $4,500 plus stove plus rangehood
5/13 RESOLVED: (Morrison/Ison)
That the amended Asset Management Plan (AMP) presented at the meeting on the 6 August 2013 be received and noted.
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NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held in February 2014 at a date to be advised commencing at 1.30pm.
CLOSURE
There being no further business the Chairperson then closed the meeting the time being 1.50pm.
John Ainsworth
(CHAIRPERSON)
Ordinary Council Meeting??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 29 August 2013
Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report
ITEM 11.2?? SF1676??????????? 290813??????? Road Rehabilitation - Revised Work Program 2013/2014
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES:?? Peter Baynes, Manager Assets ????????
Summary:
Council?s budget for 2013/14 includes allocations for refurbishment and rehabilitation of urban streets and sealed rural roads.? The proposed works were subject to review as more current asset condition data became available.
This report proposes a revised program of works based on updated asset condition reports.
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1??????? That Council receive and endorse the proposed revised work program for road rehabilitation.
2??????? That the revised program be exhibited for a period of 28 days consistent with usual practice for budget documents.
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OPTIONS:
1??????? That Council receive and endorse the proposed revised work program for road rehabilitation.
2??????? That Council not endorse the proposed revised work program for road rehabilitation.
DISCUSSION:
Council?s budget for 2013/14 includes allocations for refurbishment and rehabilitation of urban streets and sealed rural roads.? At the time the draft budget was being complied the planned works were based on work planned for year 4 of an existing 5 year plan.
Acknowledging that the condition of the streets and roads would have changed during the life of that plan and that other remedial work may have altered the priority of these proposed works, the proposed works were subject to review as more current asset condition data became available.? (This was noted in the budget documents).
Since the preparation of the draft budget two road condition surveys have been completed.? Conduct of these services is by specialist service providers and despite efforts to conduct the surveys earlier in the year the availability of the service providers meant the surveys could not be completed prior to exhibition of the budget documents.
On the basis of these surveys and further review of remedial works carried out on these streets and roads, such as the recent heavy patching program, some changes to the proposed works program are proposed.
The following table summarises the proposed changes:
Street / Road |
Original Allocation |
Proposed Allocation |
Comments |
Newry Street Nambucca Heads |
50,000 |
0 |
Transfer to Parkes Street |
Ulrich Drive Nambucca Heads |
90,000 |
90,000 |
Newry Street to car park |
Bellwood Drive Nambucca Heads |
150,000 |
0 |
Transfer to Seaview, Lower Lee, and Buckman Streets |
Lower Lee Street Nambucca Heads |
30,000 |
60,000 |
Full length |
Buckman Street Nambucca Heads |
10,000 |
30,000 |
Full length |
Lower Parkes Street Nambucca Heads |
85,000 |
85,000 |
Now subject to Natural Disaster Claim* |
Wallace Street Macksville |
170,000 |
170,000 |
Upper Warrell Creek Road end |
Various Lanes |
100,000 |
100,000 |
Provost and Business Lanes |
Parkes Street Nambucca Heads |
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51,000 |
Section off Ridge Street |
Seaview Street Nambucca Heads |
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99,000 |
Northern end |
Upper Warrell Creek Road |
300,000 |
350,000 |
Between Yarrawonga Street and Preston Drive |
Albert Drive |
50,000 |
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Transfer to Upper Warrell Creek Road |
Deep Creek Road |
250,000 |
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Transfer to Valla Road |
Valla Road |
250,000 |
500,000 |
2 sections |
South Arm Road |
50,000 |
50,000 |
Weekes Bridge approaches. |
*? Natural disaster funding will be in addition to this amount, but work will need to be done concurrently. |
CONSULTATION:
Assistant General Manager Engineering Services
Manager Civil Works
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT:
Environment
There are no environmental impacts resulting from this report.
Social
The proposed work program will provide improved conditions for the streets proposed to be included with no negative impact on the streets removed as these have had recent remedial work carried out.
Economic
There are no economic impacts resulting from this report.
Risk
There are no risk issues resulting from this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Direct and indirect impact on current and future budgets
The proposed changes to the program have no impact on the current budget.
Source of fund and any variance to working funds
Existing General Funds and Roads to Recovery funding.
Service level changes and resourcing/staff implications
The proposed changes to the program have no impact on resourcing/staff.? The proposed changes will improve service levels for the streets proposed to be included with no negative impact on the streets removed as these have had recent remedial work carried out.