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BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL
Unconfirmed Minutes Ordinary Meeting
Held On Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Jundah Council Chambers
UNCONFIRMED MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL
HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, JUNDAH
ON WEDNESDAY, 18 JULY 2018
Contents
1. OPENING ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2. APOLOGIES ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3. CONDOLENCES ............................................................................................................................... 4
4. BIRTHS AND MARRIAGES ............................................................................................................... 5
5. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS ............................................................................................................ 5
6. NOTICE OF MOTION ....................................................................................................................... 5
7. CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES ...................................................................... 5
8. BUSINESS ARISING ......................................................................................................................... 5
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS ........................................................................................................................ 5
9.1 Report from the Mayor ................................................................................................................ 5
10. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORTS ........................................................................................ 6
10.1 Recommendation & Information Reports ................................................................................. 6
10.1(a) Holidays Act 1983 - 2019 ....................................................................................................... 6
10.1(b) Native Title Acquisition - Stonehenge ................................................................................... 7
10.1(c) Final Draft – Barcoo Shire Sport & Recreation Facility Plan .................................................. 7
10.1(d) Queensland Exploration Program 2018-2019 ....................................................................... 8
10.1(e) Road Safety Initiative – Birdsville Traffic ............................................................................... 8
10.1(f) Application for Conversion Grazing Homestead Perpetual Lease 29/11163 ......................... 8
10.1(g) Exceptions to Contracting Procedures .................................................................................. 9
10.1(h) Councillor Complaints Legislation ....................................................................................... 10
10.1(i) Barcoo Shire Planning Scheme Project................................................................................. 10
10.1(j) Finance Report ..................................................................................................................... 10
12. WORKS AND SERVICES REPORTS .............................................................................................. 11
12.1(a) Works & Services Report ..................................................................................................... 11
12.1(b) Fleet & Plant Report ............................................................................................................ 11
12.1(c) R2R Funding Transfer........................................................................................................... 11
12.1(d) Sign Policy ............................................................................................................................ 12
10.1(k) Community Donations ......................................................................................................... 12
10.1(l) Community Contributions .................................................................................................... 12
10.1(m) Annual Budget Meeting ..................................................................................................... 12
11. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORTS ................................................................................................ 13
11.1 Recommendation & Information Reports ............................................................................... 13
11.1(a) Rural Lands Report .............................................................................................................. 13
11.1(b) Community, Cultural & Tourism Report.............................................................................. 13
14.2 Media Release – Individual Property Pest Management Plans ............................................... 14
13. CORRESPONDENCE .................................................................................................................... 14
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Ref: 3108114. COUNCILLOR GENERAL BUSINESS.............................................................................................. 14 14.1 Exploration of Three Bedroom House for Stonehenge ........................................................... 14 14.3 Revisiting Zone Allowance and Tax Incentives with RAPAD .................................................... 14 14.4 Private Works – Driveway Grading .......................................................................................... 14 14.5 Acquisition / Disposal of Property – Possible Use of Vacant Land in Windorah ..................... 14 15. LATE ITEMS ................................................................................................................................ 15 15.1 Tender – Annual Electrical & Technical Airport Inspection ..................................................... 15 15.2 Workplace Health & Safety ...................................................................................................... 15 16. CLOSED MATTERS ...................................................................................................................... 15 16.1 Expressions of Interest – Disposal of Council Housing Stock................................................... 16 17. CONCLUSION.............................................................................................................................. 16 UNCONFIRMED MINUTES – ORDINARY MEETING OF BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL - WEDNESDAY 18 JULY 2018 Page 3 of 16 Ref: 31081
UNCONFIRMED MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL
HELD AT THE JUNDAH COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, 18 JULY 2018
COMMENCING AT 9:02AM
8:00am Councillor Brainstorm Session
Attendees: All Councillors and CEO
ATTENDANCE
Councillor Bruce Scott – Mayor
Councillor Mike Pratt – Deputy Mayor
Councillor Peter Batt
Councillor Jill Fitzgerald
Councillor Dianne Pidgeon
OFFICERS PRESENT
Mr Michael Parker – Chief Executive Officer
Ms Tess Patterson – Executive Assistant, Minute Clerk
ABBREVIATIONS
CEO – Chief Executive Officer, Barcoo Shire Council
Council – Barcoo Shire Council
Cr - Councillor
DCS – Director Corporate Services, Barcoo Shire Council
Deputy Mayor – Councillor Mike Pratt, Barcoo Shire Council
DON – Director of Nursing
DWS – Director of Works and Services, Barcoo Shire Council
EA – Executive Assistant, Barcoo Shire Council
ICIF – Integrated Care Innovation Fund
Mayor – Councillor Bruce Scott, Mayor, Barcoo Shire Council
PDF – Project Decision-making Framework
QTC - Queensland Treasury Corporation
RAPAD – Remote Area Planning and Development Board
RFCS-NQ PMC – Rural Financial Services - North Queensland Project Management Committee
SES – State Emergency Service
WQLGA – Western Queensland Local Government Association
1. OPENING
The Mayor declared the meeting open at 9:02am and welcomed Councillors and staff to the July
2018 Ordinary Meeting.
2. APOLOGIES
Nil.
3. CONDOLENCES
Nil.
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Ref: 310814. BIRTHS AND MARRIAGES
Nil.
5. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
Cr Pidgeon declared that she is the wife of the Barcoo Shire Council Rural Lands Officer, Mr Peter
Pidgeon.
6. NOTICE OF MOTION
Nil.
7. CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.01
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Barcoo Shire Council held at the Council Chambers,
Jundah on the 20 June 2018, be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the meeting, as
amended.
MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 5/0
8. BUSINESS ARISING
Nil.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.02
That Council receive the Mayor’s Reports.
MOVED: Cr Fitzgerald SECONDED: Cr Pidgeon CARRIED: 5/0
9.1 Report from the Mayor
The Mayor provided information and updates on the following:
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR)
Barcoo Beef Challenge
Integrated Care Innovation Fund – Western Corridor Project
Local Disaster Management Group, Big Red Bash Pre Event Planning Meeting
Qld Fire & Emergency Services Big Red Bash, Birdsville Races and Road Crash Rescue Training
Discussion.
Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) – missed teleconference, minutes
provided.
Queensland Government Western Roads Program – Four year program
Council discussed the Big Red Bash event, the risks and expectations associated with it and the
current lack of resources being of major concern. It was noted that the only way to meet
expectations may be to use Council staff however this would further eat into Council resources and
funds.
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Ref: 31081RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.03
1. That Barcoo Shire Council note the tabled draft minutes of the June 2018 Integrated Care
Innovation Fund – Western Corridor Project meeting.
2. That Barcoo Shire Council note the tabled confirmed minutes of the June 2018 RAPAD Board
meeting, and the draft minutes of the July 2018 RAPAD Board meeting.
3. That Council note the Mayor’s Reports, and approve the attendance of the Mayor at the
reported meetings and events, as well as the nominated upcoming meetings and events:
Meetings and Functions Attended
21-23 June Meeting - Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) Board Meeting –
Canberra
23 June Dinner - Barcoo Beef Challenge - Windorah
26-27 June Meeting - Integrated Care Innovation Fund - Western Corridor Project - Longreach
28 June Meeting - Pre Budget Workshop – Jundah
04 July Meeting – Local Disaster Management Group, Big Red Bash Pre Event Planning -
Windorah
06 July Meeting - Remote Area Planning and Development Board – Teleconference
06 July Meeting - Minister for Transport and Main Roads Hon Mark Bailey MP
10 July Meeting- Acting Director Regional Operations, Mr Paul Smeath and Emergency
Management Coordinator, Professor Alan Hatcher, Queensland Fire and
Emergency Services - Windorah
18 July Meeting - July Ordinary Council Meeting - Jundah
Upcoming Meetings and Functions
27 July Meeting - Barcoo Shire Council 2018-19 Budget Meeting - Jundah
30 July-2 Aug. Meeting - Remote Area Planning and Development Board – Brisbane
02 August Meeting - Arron Hieatt, Principal Advisor, Advocacy Water and Sewerage
Infrastructure - Brisbane
07-08 August Workshop - Recovery Capability Development Project - Phase 3 Workshop and
Desktop Exercise – Longreach
09 August Meeting - Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland, Project
Management Committee - Teleconference
15 August Meeting - August Ordinary Council Meeting - Jundah
MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Fitzgerald CARRIED: 5/0
10. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORTS
RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.04
That Council receive the Chief Executive Officer’s Reports.
MOVED: Cr Pidgeon SECONDED: Cr Fitzgerald CARRIED: 5/0
10.1 Recommendation & Information Reports
10.1(a) Holidays Act 1983 - 2019
Council has been requested to nominate a special or show holiday for the 2019 calendar year, in line
with the requirements of the Holidays Act 1983.
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Ref: 31081RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.05
That Council in line with gazetted holidays in previous years, nominate November 5, 2019, as a
Special Holiday, for the Melbourne Cup, and seek the Minister’s approval for this date.
MOVED: Cr Batt SECONDED: Cr Pratt CARRIED: 5/0
10.1(b) Native Title Acquisition - Stonehenge
Council is continuing with the process of acquisition of Native Title over land described as Lot 2 on SP
293560 with Title Reference 47048320 and Lot 3 on SP 293560 with Title Reference 47048321
containing a combined area of approximately 23.96 hectares in Stonehenge, required for town
purposes. This report proposes a resolution that is required by law to proceed.
RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.06
1. That Council adopt the Report tabled by the Chief Executive Officer regarding the proposal to
acquire:-
(a) all existing native title rights and interests (if any) in the land described as Lot 2 on SP
293560 with Title Reference 47048320 and Lot 3 on SP 293560 with Title Reference 47048321
containing a combined area of approximately 23.96 hectares (“the Land”) for the
conservation or reticulation of water.
(b) all non-native title rights and interests, including resource interests, relevant to the land
described as Lot 2 on SP 293560 with Title Reference 47048320 and Lot 3 on SP 293560 with
Title Reference 47048321 containing a combined area of approximately 23.96 hectares for
the conservation or reticulation of water.
2. That after due consideration of the objections (if any) to the acquisition of:-
(a) All existing native title rights and interests (if any) in the Land; and
(b) All non-native title rights and interests, including resource interests relevant to the Land,
Council is of the opinion that the Land is still required for the conservation or reticulation of
water.
3. That Council proceed with the compulsory acquisition of:-
(a) all existing native title rights and interests (if any) in the land described as Lot 2 on SP
293560 with Title Reference 47048320 and Lot 3 on SP 293560 with Title Reference
47048321 a combined area of approximately 23.96 hectares for the conservation and
reticulation of water; and
(b) all non-native title rights and interests, including resource interests, relevant to the land
described as Lot 2 on SP 293560 with Title Reference 47048320 and Lot 3 on SP 293560 with
Title Reference 47048321 containing a combined area of approximately 23.96 hectares for
the conservation or reticulation of water,
and that the Chief Executive Officer prepare and the Mayor execute the necessary application
for compulsory acquisition and forward the application and all required supporting
documentation to the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and the Environment in
accordance with the requirements of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 and relevant native title
legislation.
MOVED: Cr Fitzgerald SECONDED: Cr Pidgeon CARRIED: 5/0
10.1(c) Final Draft – Barcoo Shire Sport & Recreation Facility Plan
Council has been involved with the public consultation and drafting of the Barcoo Shire Council Sport
and Recreational Facility Plan over the past few months. The final draft of the Plan was presented
for adoption by Council.
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Ref: 31081RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.07 That Council adopt the Barcoo Shire Sport and Recreation Facility Plan 2018-2028, and the Implementation Plan, to be used as a reference for development of Sport and Recreation facilities within the shire, as funding allows, and thank Dr Chris Capel, consultant, the Sport & Recreation Planning Steering Committee, Council officers, and community for their input and support with the project. MOVED: Cr Pidgeon SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 5/0 10.1(d) Queensland Exploration Program 2018-2019 The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy have advised of the proposal to release a competitive tender, in July-September 2019, for exploration rights. It was resolved that Council notes the mapping of the area proposed to be released for competitive tenders in 2019 for exploration rights. 10.1(e) Road Safety Initiative – Birdsville Traffic The Police officers in Windorah and Birdsville have devised a quiz for people travelling from Windorah to Birdsville for major events. The quiz endeavours to keep drivers and passengers alert through the journey, with prizes given out in Birdsville for responses handed in to Police. The Officer In Charge of Windorah Police Station has sought sponsorship from Council to assist in the prizes provided to travellers. RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.08 That Council provide sponsorship to the value of $250.00 in the form of five x $50 vouchers for use at businesses within the Shire, for the Birdsville Races event to Windorah Police in support of the road safety initiative. MOVED: Cr Pidgeon SECONDED: Cr Fitzgerald CARRIED: 5/0 10.1(f) Application for Conversion Grazing Homestead Perpetual Lease 29/11163 Council received advice from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines requesting advice of Councils views or requirements that the Department should consider when assessing the following Conversion Application. Conversion Application: Grazing Homestead Perpetual Lease 29/11163 Description: Lot 1 on WS11 and Lot 2 on WS11 Title Reference: 17649169 The proposed use of land is for Grazing Purposes with the subject land being situated on Isisford- Bimerah Road in the Stonehenge locality. UNCONFIRMED MINUTES – ORDINARY MEETING OF BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL - WEDNESDAY 18 JULY 2018 Page 8 of 16 Ref: 31081
RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.09
That Council offer no objection or have any requirements on the conversion application for Grazing
Homestead Perpetual Lease 29/11163 over Lots 1 and 2 on WS11, Title Reference 17649169.
MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 5/0
10.1(g) Exceptions to Contracting Procedures
Council has purchasing arrangements for certain types of goods that only one provider is available to
be the supplier of.
RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.10
That Council resolve that, in accordance with Section 235 of the Local Government Regulation
2012, Council is satisfied that there is only one supplier who is reasonably available for the
following requirements of Council:-
Shire Networks IT support, hardware and software
Telstra Telephony and internet, hardware and software
Nalco Australia Pty Ltd. Coagulant 8103 Plus
BTX Group FL 4440 portable coagulant
HACH Water portable testers: PH, turbidity and chlorine
Water Filtration + Solutions (Brendan Roots) Chlorine, chemicals, testing equipment,
Inspections and maintenance.
Dowden's Pumps (Rockhampton + Mackay) Dosage and transfer, pumps and accessories
Matt Young Satellite service to camps
Smartfill Fuel cell tag system
Compac Fuel cell credit card system, Windorah airport
Mayne River Gypsum Sales Sand
Hastings Deering CAT parts, filters, oil, coolant
Brown and Hurley Kenworth parts
Wideland Trucks Hino parts, Adblue
Longreach Auto Electrics Auto electrical services, installations
Longreach Toyota Toyota parts, filters, oil
South West Ford and Nissan Ford parts and service
CentreTune Local supplier water pumps, diesel pumps, layflat
camlocks, butterfly valves tankers
Horsepower Local supplier of Honda and Stihl parts for mowers
and power tools, side by sides
Rimrock Agencies Supplier of ride on mower parts
Truckline Rockhampton Trailer and truck parts
Walker Fire Fire extinguisher inspections, first aid supplies
Australasian Scales Calibration services for loaders, batching plant
Bunzl Brands (formerly Robertsons Lifting & Site inspections on all lifting and rigging
Rigging) equipment
MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Pidgeon CARRIED: 5/0
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Ref: 3108110.1(h) Councillor Complaints Legislation Councillors have been made aware of the legislative changes recently introduced into State Parliament, which will come into effect in December, 2018. The report author found advice from the Department about the proposed model policies and procedures upon which capacity building training will be provided to Councillors prior to the law being effective. This information was provided to enable Councillors to be informed prior to training. It was resolved that Council note the information provided in relation to the Local Government (Councillor Complaints) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2018. 10.1(i) Barcoo Shire Planning Scheme Project Councillors were involved in a Planning Scheme Workshop on June 12, 2018 which involved Planners from the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDMIP). Feedback on topics discussed during the workshop has been requested by the Planners involved on the day. It was resolved that Councillors provide any feedback to the Chief Executive Officer by 20 July 2018 to enable coordinated response to the Department. 10.1(j) Finance Report A Financial Report which summaries the financial performance and position of the Barcoo Shire council is presented each month to provide a snapshot on Council’s financial performance. While this report complies with statutory obligations, it is also intended to provide additional information to keep Councillors informed in relation to relevant financial matters of Council. RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.11 That Council receive the Financial Report. MOVED: Cr Fitzgerald SECONDED: Cr Pidgeon CARRIED: 5/0 MEETING ATTENDANCE 10:05am CEO exited meeting. 10:06am CEO returned to meeting. 10:07am Councillor Fitzgerald requested she be excused and exited the meeting. 10:10am Councillor Fitzgerald returned to the meeting. The CEO verbally walked Councillors through the Operational Plan final quarter review for 2017- 2018. MEETING ADJOURNMENT & ATTENDANCE Council adjourned for morning tea at 10:57pm. Councillor Fitzgerald gave her apologies and left due to illness. Council resumed business at 11:33am and Councillor Fitzgerald did not return to the meeting. Director Works and Services, Ms Sally O’Neil, was in attendance on resumption of business. UNCONFIRMED MINUTES – ORDINARY MEETING OF BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL - WEDNESDAY 18 JULY 2018 Page 10 of 16 Ref: 31081
RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.12 That Council receive the Monthly Financial Report for the period ended 30 June 2018 including the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Cash Flows, and quarterly Operational Plan review. MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 4/0 MOTION - STANDING ORDERS The Mayor requested Council move the order of business to the Works and Services reports as the Director Works and Services was in attendance. RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.13 That Council move from Standing Orders to Item 12 of the Agenda. MOVED: Cr Pidgeon SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 4/0 12. WORKS AND SERVICES REPORTS RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.14 That Council receive the Works and Services Reports. MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Pidgeon CARRIED: 4/0 12.1(a) Works & Services Report The report summarised the road crew and town services crew current and upcoming works, water treatment plant status and a project update of externally funded projects. The Mayor requested a quarterly update on RMPC projects be included in the Works and Services reports, and major funded roadworks. 12.1(b) Fleet & Plant Report The report provided an overview of the Fleet and Plant matters for the information of Councillors. The Mayor requested the securing of the mezzanine floors in workshops. The employment of a Workshop Supervisor was raised by Councillor Pratt and it was noted by the Mayor that, with new plant, there was no further need for this position. 12.1(c) R2R Funding Transfer The report sought Council approval to reallocate Roads 2 Recovery (R2R) funds from the 2019 budget back to 2018 to finish the Yaraka Retreat Road Resheet. UNCONFIRMED MINUTES – ORDINARY MEETING OF BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL - WEDNESDAY 18 JULY 2018 Page 11 of 16 Ref: 31081
RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.15 That Council approve the reallocation of R2R funds from 2019 to 2018. MOVED: Cr Batt SECONDED: Cr Pratt CARRIED: 4/0 12.1(d) Sign Policy The report provided Council with an updated version of the Barcoo Shire Council Sign Policy. RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.16 That Council adopt the Barcoo Shire Sign Policy as presented. MOVED: Cr Pidgeon SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 4/0 MEETING ATTENDANCE Director Works and Services, Ms Sally O’Neil, left the meeting at 12:07pm. Rural Lands Officer, Mr Peter Pidgeon, attended the meeting at 12:09pm. 10.1(k) Community Donations The report provides information on the amount of community donations made from to local organisations for the period 1/1/2018 to 30/06/2018. RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.17 That Council pay the following invoices as a part of their Community Contributions, an amount of $2310.02: Invoice 16085 Longreach Jockey Club. $775.21 Invoice 16086 Windorah P & C. $478.50 Invoice 16087 Yaraka Hotel. $1056.31 MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Pidgeon CARRIED: 4/0 10.1(l) Community Contributions Community Contributions made by Barcoo Shire Council, not including any Drought Grants, were provided in this report for information. Council discussed publishing the information in the Community Newsletter to raise awareness. It was resolved that Council notes the community support transactions for the financial year 2017- 2018. 10.1(m) Annual Budget Meeting A local government must consider the budget presented by the Mayor at a Budget Meeting to be held prior to 1 August 2018 for the 2018/19 financial year. UNCONFIRMED MINUTES – ORDINARY MEETING OF BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL - WEDNESDAY 18 JULY 2018 Page 12 of 16 Ref: 31081
RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.18 In accordance with section 107A of the Local Government Act 2009, that Council set the annual budget meeting date and time as Friday 27th July 2018 at 8:00am and publish the notice: (a) in a newspaper circulating generally in the local government’s area; and (b) on the website. MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 4/0 11. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORTS RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.19 That Council receive the Corporate Services Reports. MOVED: Cr Batt SECONDED: Cr Pidgeon CARRIED: 4/0 11.1 Recommendation & Information Reports 11.1(a) Rural Lands Report The Rural Lands Report was presented to Council. RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.20 That Council receive the Rural Lands Report. MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 4/0 RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.21 That Council approve the agistment application of Ray Steedman for the period from 1st August to 31st December 2018 for 20 head of cattle to be kept on the Stonehenge Town Common. MOVED: Cr Batt SECONDED: Cr Pidgeon CARRIED: 4/0 MEETING ATTENDANCE Rural Lands Officer, Mr Peter Pidgeon, left the meeting at 12:49pm. 11.1(b) Community, Cultural & Tourism Report The Community, Cultural and Tourism Report was presented to Council. UNCONFIRMED MINUTES – ORDINARY MEETING OF BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL - WEDNESDAY 18 JULY 2018 Page 13 of 16 Ref: 31081
14.2 Media Release – Individual Property Pest Management Plans RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.22 That Council provide a media release advising of and promoting the one hundred percent success rate of the implementation of the Individual Property Pest Management Plans, which are an enforceable undertaking and commitment from the landowners to eradicate weeds of national significance, which Council have committed to achieve by 31st December 2022. MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 4/0 MEETING ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned for lunch at 1:00pm. Council resumed business at 1:40pm. 13. CORRESPONDENCE Nil. 14. COUNCILLOR GENERAL BUSINESS Councillor Pratt raised the following items as Councillor General Business. 14.1 Exploration of Three Bedroom House for Stonehenge Council discussed the advice that the three year budget to be adopted did cater for construction of a residence, with the location yet to be determined. 14.3 Revisiting Zone Allowance and Tax Incentives with RAPAD Council discussed the matter of a review of zonal tax and raising the matter through the RAPAD Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.23 That Council write to RAPAD regarding revisiting the previous study on zonal tax incentives for remote regional Queensland. MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 4/0 14.4 Private Works – Driveway Grading Councillor Pidgeon notified Council that private works – grading of access road, had been carried out on her property. 14.5 Acquisition / Disposal of Property – Possible Use of Vacant Land in Windorah The Mayor discussed the acquisition or disposal of property on an environmental register and the process of assets disposal. UNCONFIRMED MINUTES – ORDINARY MEETING OF BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL - WEDNESDAY 18 JULY 2018 Page 14 of 16 Ref: 31081
15. LATE ITEMS 15.1 Tender – Annual Electrical & Technical Airport Inspection The Outback Regional Road and Transport Group (ORRTG) sought tenders on a regional basis for the compulsory annual electrical and technical inspections of the airport assets for a number of Councils. As Barcoo Shire is the host Council for the engagement of the Coordinator role for the Technical Group of the ORRTG, Council must accept the tender in order to allow member Councils to access the tender. RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.24 That Council accept the tender provided by Jasko Airport Services for the annual electrical and technical inspections of airport assets on behalf of the Outback Regional Roads and Transport Group (ORRTG) for the sum of $274,911.82 excluding GST (subject to variations for work already performed), subject to clarification of Year 3 scope of works for Barcoo Shire Council. MOVED: Cr Pidgeon SECONDED: Cr Pratt CARRIED: 4/0 15.2 Workplace Health & Safety This report provides an overview of Workplace Health and Safety issues to the end of June, 2018, for the information of Councillors. RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.25 That Council receives the Workplace Health and Safety Report for the month of June. MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 4/0 16. CLOSED MATTERS RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.26 That pursuant to section 275(1)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 the meeting be closed at 2:16pm to discuss proposed contract matters. MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 4/0 RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.27 That the meeting be re-opened at 2:29pm MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Pidgeon CARRIED: 4/0 UNCONFIRMED MINUTES – ORDINARY MEETING OF BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL - WEDNESDAY 18 JULY 2018 Page 15 of 16 Ref: 31081
16.1 Expressions of Interest – Disposal of Council Housing Stock RESOLUTION NO: 2018.07.28 That Council proceed to tender process from persons who submitted an Expression of Interest for purchase of dwellings, for the following dwellings: 28 Garrick Street, Jundah; 31 Garrick Street, Jundah; 18 Garrick Street, Jundah; 10 Bulford Street, Stonehenge; with the final tenders to be considered by Council for possible sale of the asset. MOVED: Cr Pratt SECONDED: Cr Batt CARRIED: 4/0 17. CONCLUSION Next Meeting: Wednesday, 15 August 2018 at the Stonehenge Community Centre, with the Integrity Commissioner invited to attend. The Mayor thanked those in attendance and, there being no further business, declared the meeting closed at 2:38pm. ……………………………………………………………………. Cr Bruce Scott, Mayor Barcoo Shire Council UNCONFIRMED MINUTES – ORDINARY MEETING OF BARCOO SHIRE COUNCIL - WEDNESDAY 18 JULY 2018 Page 16 of 16 Ref: 31081
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