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MINUTES Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday, 27 October 2020
Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes 27 October 2020
Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council
Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, contact Governance on (08) 8930 0670.
MINUTES OF CITY OF DARWIN
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LEVEL 1, CIVIC CENTRE, HARRY CHAN AVENUE,
DARWIN
ON TUESDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2020 AT 5:30PM
PRESENT: Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis, Alderman Paul Arnold, Alderman Andrew Arthur,
Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris, Alderman Justine Glover, Alderman Gary Haslett,
Alderman Robin Knox, Alderman George Lambrinidis, Alderman Simon
Niblock, Alderman Mick Palmer, Alderman Peter Pangquee, Alderman
Rebecca Want de Rowe, Alderman Emma Young
OFFICERS: Scott Waters (Chief Executive Officer), Joshua Sattler (General Manager
Innovation Growth & Development Services), Melissa Reiter (General
Manager Government Relations & External Affairs), Ron Grinsell (General
Manager Engineering & City Services), Simone Saunders (Chief Financial
Officer)
Vanessa Green (Executive Manager Governance, Strategy and Performance),
Fiona van der Weide (Governance Business Partner)
Karen Conway (Executive Manager Library and Family Services)
MEDIA: Amy Culpitt ABC, Will Zwar NT News, Roxanne Fitzgerald, NT Independent
Public: Ms Margaret Clinch
WEBCASTING DISCLAIMER
The City of Darwin is live webcasting the Open Section of Ordinary Council Meetings. Audio-visual
recording equipment has been configured to avoid coverage of the public gallery area and the City
of Darwin will use its best endeavours to ensure images in this area are not webcast. However the
City of Darwin expressly provides no assurances to this effect and in the event your image is
webcast, you will by remaining in the public gallery area be taken to have given the City of Darwin
a non-exclusive licence to copy and broadcast your image worldwide for no reward.
Order Of Business
1 Acknowledgement of Country ............................................................................................ 5
2 The Lord’s Prayer ................................................................................................................ 5
3 Meeting Declared Open ....................................................................................................... 5
3 Apologies and Leave of Absence ....................................................................................... 5
4.3 Leave of Absence Requested .................................................................................. 5
4 Electronic Meeting Attendance ........................................................................................... 6
5.3 Electronic Meeting Attendance Requested ............................................................... 6
5 Declaration of Interest of Members and Staff .................................................................... 6
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6 Confirmation of Previous Minutes ...................................................................................... 6
7 Moving of Confidential Items .............................................................................................. 7
Nil
8 Matters of Public Importance / Lord Mayoral Minute ........................................................ 7
Nil
9 Public Question Time .......................................................................................................... 7
10 Public Question Time ............................................................................................... 7
10 Petitions ............................................................................................................................... 8
Nil
11 Deputations and Briefings .................................................................................................. 8
Nil
12 Notices of Motion ................................................................................................................. 8
13.1 Notice of Motion - Lord's Prayer ............................................................................... 8
13 Officers Reports ................................................................................................................... 8
14.1 Further Extension of funding for NT Government's City Safe CBD Patrols ............... 8
14.2 George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens - Sign Application ...................................... 9
14.3 Review of Policy No. 006 - Environment - General ................................................... 9
14.4 City of Darwin Review of Advisory Committees ........................................................ 9
14.5 Review of Policy 043 Meetings, Meeting Procedures and Committees .................. 10
14.6 Elected Member Policy Review .............................................................................. 11
14.7 Adoption City of Darwin Long Term Financial Plan ................................................. 12
14 Receive & Note Reports .................................................................................................... 12
15.1 Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation's Cultural Protocols ................................... 12
15.2 Monthly Financial Report - September 2020 .......................................................... 12
15 Reports of Representatives .............................................................................................. 13
16.1 Reports of Representatives – alderman andrew arthur........................................... 13
16.2 Reports of Representatives – alderman jimmy bouhoris......................................... 13
16 Questions by Members ..................................................................................................... 13
16.1 Event Permits ......................................................................................................... 13
16.2 Bush Contracts....................................................................................................... 14
16.3 Instillation of Box Jelly Fish Warning Signs ............................................................ 14
16.4 Outcome of Constitutional Review.......................................................................... 14
16.5 Webcasting of Council Meetings ............................................................................ 15
16.6 Speed Check Sign Project ..................................................................................... 15
16.7 Lakeside Drive ....................................................................................................... 15
16.8 Wulagi shops ......................................................................................................... 16
16.9 Tiwi shops .............................................................................................................. 16
17 General Business............................................................................................................... 16
18.1 Incoming Correspondence ..................................................................................... 16
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18.2 Acting Lord Mayor & Acting Deputy Lord Mayor ..................................................... 17
18 Date, time and place of next Ordinary Council Meeting .................................................. 17
19 Closure of Meeting to the Public ...................................................................................... 17
20 Meeting Adjournment and Closure................................................................................... 19
21.1 Adjournment of Meetng and Media Liaison ............................................................ 19
21.2 Resumption of Open Meeting ................................................................................. 19
21.3 Meeting Closure ..................................................................................................... 19
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1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
2 THE LORD’S PRAYER
3 MEETING DECLARED OPEN
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Chair declared the meeting open at 5:31 pm.
3 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
3.1 Apologies
Nil
3.2 Leave of Absence Granted
Nil
3.3 Leave of Absence Requested
4.3 LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTED
RESOLUTION ORD235/20
Moved: Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris
Seconded: Alderman Justine Glover
A. THAT a Leave of Absence be granted for Alderman Peter Pangquee for the period 4 to 7
November 2020 to attend the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory
(LGANT) Annual General Meeting in Alice Springs, NT
B. THAT a Leave of Absence be granted for Alderman Paul Arnold for the period 28 October
to 1 November 2020.
C. THAT a Leave of Absence be granted for Alderman Mick Palmer for the period 12 to 25
November 2020.
D. THAT a Leave of Absence be granted for Lord Mayor for the period 4 to 6 November to
attend the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) Annual
General Meeting in Alice Springs, NT
E. THAT a Leave of Absence be granted for Alderman Robin Knox for the period 4 to 6
November to attend the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT)
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Annual General Meeting in Alice Springs, NT and 7 to 9 November for personal leave.
CARRIED 13/0
4 ELECTRONIC MEETING ATTENDANCE
4.1 Electronic Meeting Attendance Granted
RESOLUTION ORD236/20
Moved: Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris
Seconded: Alderman Justine Glover
THAT Council note that pursuant to Section 61(4) of the Local Government Act and Decision No.
21\0009 – 15/04/12, the following member(s) was granted permission by the Chief Executive
Officer to attend the meeting electronically:
• Alderman George Lambrinidis
CARRIED 13/0
4.2 Electronic Meeting Attendance Requested
5.3 ELECTRONIC MEETING ATTENDANCE REQUESTED
RESOLUTION ORD237/20
Moved: Alderman Robin Knox
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
THAT Council note that pursuant to Section 61(4) of the Local Government Act and Decision No.
21\0009 – 15/04/12, the following members request Electronic Meeting Attendance:
1. Alderman Robin Knox to attend all Council Meetings and Briefing Sessions electronically
for the period of 4 to 9 November 2020.
CARRIED 13/0
5 DECLARATION OF INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND STAFF
5.1 Declaration of Interest by Members
Nil
5.2 Declaration of Interest by Staff
Nil
6 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
RESOLUTION ORD238/20
Moved: Alderman Emma Young
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Seconded: Alderman Mick Palmer
That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 13 October 2020 be confirmed.
CARRIED 8/5
Alderman Simon Niblock, Alderman Justine Glover and Alderman Robin Knox requested that their
dissent on this matter be noted in the minutes.
7 MOVING OF CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
Nil
8 MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE / LORD MAYORAL MINUTE
Nil
9 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
10 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
RESOLUTION ORD239/20
Moved: Alderman Robin Knox
Seconded: Alderman Andrew Arthur
THAT the following Public Questions and responses as tabled from Ms Margaret Clinch regarding
Darwin Oval be received and noted.
Question:
In what year, and for what particular reason, was the Darwin Oval Carpark provided?
In accordance with Policy 43, Meeting, Meetings Procedures and Committees Ms Clinch was in
attendance at the meeting as a member of the public gallery and the Chief Executive Officer read
the following the response:
Response:
“Darwin Oval” – known as the Cenotaph area has existed on a formalised basis since 1923. There
was an access road alongside Darwin Oval which was utilised for parking from this time.
In 1980 Council considered if parking should no longer occur at this site as it encroached on the
oval, however it was decided that as there was a parking shortage in the CBD this area would
remain available for parking.
In 1982, Council introduced restrictions of two hour time limits to this car park and changed the
access road to operate on a single direction basis.
In 2000, Darwin City Council received the land title, formalised car parking and installed parking
meters. Permits for reserved parking were introduced in 2009.
As per policy 43, Meetings, Meeting Procedures and Committees, the Chief Executive Officer will
read the above response to the query if Margaret Clinch is present at Council this afternoon,
otherwise the response will just be tabled in the minutes. Debate or discussion on the question is
not permitted. Copy of the question and response will be made available on the City of Darwin
website.
CARRIED 13/0
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10 PETITIONS
Nil
11 DEPUTATIONS AND BRIEFINGS
Nil
12 NOTICES OF MOTION
13.1 NOTICE OF MOTION - LORD'S PRAYER
I, Alderman Gary Haslett, give notice that at the next Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 October
2020, I will move the following motion:-
RESOLUTION ORD240/20
Moved: Alderman Gary Haslett
Seconded: Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris
That Council continue to recite the “Lord’s Prayer” at the start of all Ordinary Meetings, as is the
current practice.
CARRIED 8/5
13 OFFICERS REPORTS
14.1 FURTHER EXTENSION OF FUNDING FOR NT GOVERNMENT'S CITY SAFE CBD
PATROLS
RESOLUTION ORD241/20
Moved: Alderman Mick Palmer
Seconded: Alderman Paul Arnold
1. THAT the report entitled Further Extension of Funding for NT Government’s City Safe CBD
Patrols be received and noted.
2. THAT Council approve a further extension to the City of Darwin’s funding for the Northern
Territory Government’s City Safe CBD Patrols until 28 February 2021.
3. THAT Council note that funding for the extension will be drawn from the plant and vehicle
replacement reserve.
4. THAT Council, pursuant to Section 32 (2) of the Local Government Act 2008 delegates to the
Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate an outcome for the funding of the provision of
CBD Security Services to 30 June 2022.
CARRIED 13/0
Alderman Mick Palmer departed the meeting at 6:17 pm.
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14.2 GEORGE BROWN DARWIN BOTANIC GARDENS - SIGN APPLICATION
RESOLUTION ORD242/20
Moved: Alderman Rebecca Want de Rowe
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
1. THAT the report entitled George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens - Sign Application be
received and noted.
2. THAT Council approve the application submitted by the George Brown Darwin Botanic
Gardens for an Illuminated Free-standing advertising sign to be placed within the Gardens
Road verge, and that a permit for the proposed signs be issued in accordance with the
requirements of the Outdoor Signs Code, because:
(a) Due to the width of the road reserve, there is no alternate location for the sign to be
placed on private land that would be of benefit in directing visitors to the George Brown
Darwin Botanic Gardens; and
(b) The illuminated free-standing advertising sign is not expected to adversely affect the
amenity of the area.
CARRIED 12/0
Alderman Mick Palmer re-joined the meeting at 6:20 pm.
14.3 REVIEW OF POLICY NO. 006 - ENVIRONMENT - GENERAL
RESOLUTION ORD243/20
Moved: Alderman Emma Young
Seconded: Alderman Peter Pangquee
1. THAT the report entitled Review of City of Darwin Policy No. 006 – Environment – General,
be received and noted.
2. THAT Council rescind City of Darwin Policy No. 006 – Environment – General, Attachment
1.
3. THAT Council adopt the revised City of Darwin Policy No. 006 – Environment – General,
Attachment 3.
CARRIED 13/0
14.4 CITY OF DARWIN REVIEW OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION
Moved: Alderman Emma Young
Seconded: Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris
1. THAT the report entitled City of Darwin Review of Advisory Committees be received and
noted.
2. THAT Council adopts Attachment 2 Policy - Advisory and other Committees
3. THAT Council endorses Advisory Committee Terms of Reference as follows:
(a) International Relations (Attachment 3)
(b) Sister City (Attachment 4)
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(c) Arts and Cultural Development (Attachment 5)
(d) Darwin Military and Civilian History (Attachment 6)
(e) Youth (Attachment 8)
(f) Access and Inclusion (Attachment 7)
4. THAT Council establishes a Reconciliation Action Plan Steering Committee for the purpose
of providing guidance to Council on moving towards a Stretch RAP.
RESOLUTION ORD244/20
Moved: Alderman George Lambrinidis
Seconded: Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris
AMENDMENT
2. THAT Council adopts Attachment 2 Policy - Advisory and other Committees with the
exclusion of the category “Community Advisory Council”.
CARRIED 9/4
RESOLUTION ORD245/20
Moved: Alderman Emma Young
Seconded: Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris
1. THAT the report entitled City of Darwin Review of Advisory Committees be received and
noted.
2. THAT Council adopts Attachment 2 Policy - Advisory and other Committees with the
exclusion of category “Community Advisory Council
3. THAT Council endorses Advisory Committee Terms of Reference as follows:
(a) International Relations (Attachment 3)
(b) Sister City (Attachment 4)
(c) Arts and Cultural Development (Attachment 5)
(d) Darwin Military and Civilian History (Attachment 6)
(e) Youth (Attachment 8)
(f) Access and Inclusion (Attachment 7)
4. THAT Council establishes a Reconciliation Action Plan Steering Committee for the purpose
of providing guidance to Council on moving towards a Stretch RAP.
CARRIED 13/0
Alderman Mick Palmer departed the meeting at 6:55 pm.
14.5 REVIEW OF POLICY 043 MEETINGS, MEETING PROCEDURES AND COMMITTEES
MOTION
Moved: Alderman Rebecca Want de Rowe
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
1. THAT the report entitled review of Policy No. 043 Meetings, Meeting Procedures and
Committees be received and noted.
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2. THAT Council endorse that Part 7, Council meetings and procedures, of the Darwin City
Council By-Laws be rescinded and undertake the amendment process.
3. THAT City of Darwin Policy No. 043 - Meetings, Meeting Procedures and Committees be
rescinded.
4. THAT Council adopt Policy - Code of Meeting Practice, as contained in Attachment 2.
RESOLUTION ORD246/20
Moved: Alderman Simon Niblock
Seconded: Alderman George Lambrinidis
That this item lay on the table until it is workshopped.
CARRIED 8/5
Alderman Mick Palmer re-joined the meeting at 7:00 pm.
Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis departed the meeting at 7:05 pm.
Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis re-joined the meeting at 7:08 pm.
14.6 ELECTED MEMBER POLICY REVIEW
RESOLUTION ORD247/20
Moved: Alderman Rebecca Want de Rowe
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
1. THAT the report entitled Elected Member Policy Review be received and noted.
2. THAT Council adopts the Policy Expenses, Facilities and Support;
3. THAT Council adopts Policy Code of Conduct;
4. THAT Council adopts Policy Protocols and Interactions;
5. THAT Council adopts Policy Caretaker; and
6. THAT Council rescinds Policy the following policies:
• Policy 014 Elected Member Code of Conduct
• Policy 015 Deputy Lord Mayor
• Policy 016 Elected Members Indemnity
• Policy 017 Elected Members Allowances and Expenses
• Policy 018 Lord Mayor
• Policy 027 Elected Members Access to Council Information
• Policy 028 Elected Members Gifts and Benefits
• Policy 036 Caretaker Period
• Policy 061 Elected Member Induction and Training
• Policy 062 Elected Member IT Support
• Policy 087 Related Party Disclosures
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• Policy 090 Elected Member and Staff Interaction
CARRIED 13/0
Alderman Emma Young departed the meeting at 7:21 pm.
Alderman Emma Young re-joined the meeting at 7:23 pm.
14.7 ADOPTION CITY OF DARWIN LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN
RESOLUTION ORD248/20
Moved: Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis
Seconded: Alderman Gary Haslett
1. THAT Council receive and note the report entitled Adoption of City of Darwin Long Term
Financial Plan.
2. THAT Council adopt the new Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) contained in Attachment 1.
CARRIED 13/0
14 RECEIVE & NOTE REPORTS
15.1 LARRAKIA NATION ABORIGINAL CORPORATION'S CULTURAL PROTOCOLS
RESOLUTION ORD249/20
Moved: Alderman Andrew Arthur
Seconded: Alderman Robin Knox
1. THAT the report entitled Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation’s Cultural Protocols be
received and noted.
2. THAT Council support the use of the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation Cultural
Protocols for use within the Municipality as appropriate.
CARRIED 13/0
15.2 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2020
RESOLUTION ORD250/20
Moved: Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
1. THAT the report entitled Monthly Financial Report – September 2020 is received and noted.
CARRIED 13/0
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15 REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES
16.1 REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES – ALDERMAN ANDREW ARTHUR
RESOLUTION ORD251/20
Moved: Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis
Seconded: Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris
Alderman Andrew Arthur reported that he attended the Australian Event Awards in Adelaide on
Wednesday 21 October. He represented the Darwin based Nightcliff Seabreeze festival which
received the Best Territory Cultural Event Award. The Northern Australian Arts Festival based in
Townsville won the major prize, and Alderman Andrew Arthur looks forward to seeing the inclusion
of Darwin acts in this festival next year to represent the Top End.
CARRIED 13/0
16.2 REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES – ALDERMAN JIMMY BOUHORIS
RESOLUTION ORD252/20
Moved: Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis
Seconded: Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris
Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris represented the Lord Mayor at the Total Recreation HPA Dancing with
celebrities Tropical Soiree event, which is an event bringing awareness for people with disabilities.
Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris acknowledged the Chief Executive Officer of Total Recreation and the
event organisations for a wonderful event.
CARRIED 13/0
16 QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
16.1 EVENT PERMITS
RESOLUTION ORD253/20
Moved: Alderman Robin Knox
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
Question
Alderman Robin Knox requested that staff consider the timing of events and noise when approving
permits.
She noted that while the City to Surf was a highly successful event, there have been community
complaints about the 6:00am start and the noisy loudspeakers which could be heard across the
suburbs.
Answer
General Manager Government Relations & External Affairs noted Alderman Knox’s feedback.
CARRIED 13/0
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16.2 BUSH CONTRACTS
RESOLUTION ORD254/20
Moved: Alderman Robin Knox
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
Question
Alderman Robin Knox asked if there are any bush contracts, specifically for the specialist
maintenance of Rapid Creek and Duke St, or do our staff have the specialist skills?
Answer
General Manager Engineering & City Services advised that the maintenance is delivered by
internal staff and contractors. Officers are looking at developing a comprehensive business case
for in-housing these services, but this is subject to future budgets.
CARRIED 13/0
16.3 INSTALLATION OF BOX JELLY FISH WARNING SIGNS
RESOLUTION ORD255/20
Moved: Alderman Robin Knox
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
Question
Alderman Robin Knox asked about the progress on installation of Box Jelly Fish Warning Signs,
noting that General Manager Government Relations & External Affairs had a meeting scheduled
with Northern Territory Government.
Answer
General Manager Government Relations & External Affairs advised that the Northern Territory
Government Meeting had been cancelled. The General Manager advised that Officers had been
working closely with the Northern Territory Government’s Parks and Wildlife Department and Surf
Lifesaving to support their installation of the signs to meet the Council resolution.
CARRIED 13/0
16.4 OUTCOME OF CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW
RESOLUTION ORD256/20
Moved: Alderman Robin Knox
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
Question
Alderman Peter Pangquee asked about the status of the Constitutional Review, and the changes
to ward boundaries being progressed.
Answer
The Chief Executive Officer advised that he had received advice from the Department that the
changes were to progress to the Minister. The Chief Executive Officer noted that Council had
already accepted the Constitutional Review and the ward boundary changes were expected to
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progress.
CARRIED 13/0
16.5 WEBCASTING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
RESOLUTION ORD257/20
Moved: Alderman Robin Knox
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
Question
Alderman Simon Niblock asked if the webcasting details are still provided on the Agendas.
Response
General Manager Government Relations & External Affairs confirmed that, by holding up a copy of
the Open Session Agenda, the webcasting link was included on the publicly available documents,
but took the item on notice in relation to those posted to the Elected Members’ Intranet.
CARRIED 13/0
16.6 SPEED CHECK SIGN PROJECT
RESOLUTION ORD258/20
Moved: Alderman Robin Knox
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
Question
Alderman Simon Niblock asked for an update on the $1 Million dollar joint Northern Territory
Government speed check sign project. When we gave back funding we were expecting to be on
the project control group, have we received an update from the Northern Territory Government on
this?
Answer
General Manager Engineering & City Services advised that Council officers are members of the
Project Control Group through the Northern Territory Government. Member for Nightcliff has
proposed using some of these funds for various projects, such as pedestrian crossings along
Nightcliff road. A report providing more information around speed check signs will be coming to the
2nd November Ordinary.
CARRIED 13/0
16.7 LAKESIDE DRIVE
RESOLUTION ORD259/20
Moved: Alderman Robin Knox
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
QUESTION
Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris noted that Lakeside Drive is completed, however has received feedback
from the community that the road is bumpy in parts. Alderman Bouhoris asked whether the project
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complete, or will another layer of asphalt be put on the road?
Answer
General Manager Engineering & City Services noted that there is a period of time that defects can
be dealt with, and that he will investigate the road.
CARRIED 13/0
16.8 WULAGI SHOPS
RESOLUTION ORD260/20
Moved: Alderman Robin Knox
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
Question
Alderman Andrew Arthur noted that trees were taken down at Wulagi Shops due to infections
approximately 18 months ago. The shop now looks quite stark, as there have been no replacement
trees put in. Is there a planting program planned?
Answer
General Manager Engineering & City Services took this question on notice.
CARRIED 13/0
16.9 TIWI SHOPS
RESOLUTION ORD261/20
Moved: Alderman Robin Knox
Seconded: Alderman Emma Young
Question
Alderman Jimmy Bouhoris noted that trees were blown down in Cyclone Marcus 2018 at the Tiwi
Shops, these haven’t been replaced, and asked if this has been programmed in?
Response:
General Manager Engineering & City Services took this question on notice.
CARRIED 13/0
17 GENERAL BUSINESS
18.1 INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE
RESOLUTION ORD262/20
Moved: Alderman Andrew Arthur
Seconded: Alderman Peter Pangquee
That the incoming correspondence be received and noted.
CARRIED 13/0
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18.2 ACTING LORD MAYOR & ACTING DEPUTY LORD MAYOR
RESOLUTION ORD263/20
Moved: Alderman Simon Niblock
Seconded: Alderman Peter Pangquee
THAT pursuant to Section 43 of the Local Government Act 2008, Alderman Emma Young is
appointed acting Lord Mayor for the period 4 to 6 November 2020.
THAT pursuant to Section 43 of the Local Government Act 2008, Alderman Rebecca Want de
Rowe is appointed acting Deputy Lord Mayor for the period 4 to 7 November 2020.
CARRIED 13/0
18 DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
THAT the next Ordinary Meeting of Council be held on Tuesday, 10 November 2020, at 5:30
(Open Section followed by the Confidential Section), Council Chambers, Level 1, Civic Centre,
Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin.
19 CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
THAT pursuant to Section 65 (2) of the Local Government Act and Regulation 8 of the Local
Government (Administration) Regulations the meeting be closed to the public to consider the
Confidential Items of the Agenda.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council considers the confidential report(s) listed below in a meeting closed to the public in
accordance with Section 65(2) of the Local Government Act:
26.1 Monthly Corporate Services Report - September 2020
This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 65(2) - 8(a), 8(c)(i), 8(c)(iv) and 8(e) of
the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open
meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with information about the
employment of a particular individual as a member of the staff or possible member of the staff of
the council that could, if publicly disclosed, cause prejudice to the individual, information that
would, if publicly disclosed, be likely to cause commercial prejudice to, or confer an unfair
commercial advantage on any person, information that would, if publicly disclosed, be likely to
prejudice the interests of council or some other person and information provided to the council on
condition that it be kept confidential.
26.2 Liquor licence Applications - Charlies of Darwin and Willing Distillery
This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 65(2) - 8(c)(ii) of the Local Government
Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on
balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with information that would, if publicly
disclosed, be likely to prejudice the maintenance or administration of the law.
26.3 Nightcliff Library AUSPAC Proposal
This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 65(2) - 8(c)(i) and 8(e) of the Local
Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting
would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with information that would, if
publicly disclosed, be likely to cause commercial prejudice to, or confer an unfair commercial
advantage on any person and information provided to the council on condition that it be kept
confidential.
26.4 Northern Territory Cricket Carpark Proposal
This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 65(2) - 8(c)(i) of the Local Government
Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on
balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with information that would, if publicly
disclosed, be likely to cause commercial prejudice to, or confer an unfair commercial advantage on
any person.
26.5 Activate Darwin Advisory Board - Darwin Precinct Management Review
This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 65(2) - 8(c)(ii) of the Local Government
Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on
balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with information that would, if publicly
disclosed, be likely to prejudice the maintenance or administration of the law.
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20 MEETING ADJOURNMENT AND CLOSURE
21.1 ADJOURNMENT OF MEETNG AND MEDIA LIAISON
RESOLUTION ORD264/20
Moved: Alderman Emma Young
Seconded: Alderman Justine Glover
That the Open Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
CARRIED 13/0
21.2 RESUMPTION OF OPEN MEETING
RESOLUTION ORD271/20
Moved: Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis
Seconded: Alderman Mick Palmer
THAT The Open Meeting resumed at 8:58pm.
CARRIED 13/0
21.3 MEETING CLOSURE
RESOLUTION ORD272/20
Moved: Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis
Seconded: Alderman Mick Palmer
THAT The Meeting closed at 8:58pm.
CARRIED 13/0
The minutes of this meeting were confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10
November 2020.
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CHAIR
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