Page 1 of 5 MINUTES OF A COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE DEVONPORT CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 44-48 BEST STREET, DEVONPORT ON MONDAY, 15 JUNE 2015 COMMENCING AT 6:00PM PRESENT:
Ald A L Rockliff (Chairman) Ald A J Jarman Ald J T Keay Ald L M Laycock
Aldermen in Attendance: Council Officers: General Manager, P West Cultural and Community Development Manager, B de Jong Governance Coordinator, K Hampton Marketing, Tourism and Recreation Manager, S Jones Audio Recording: All persons in attendance were advised that it is Council policy to record Council meetings, in accordance with Council’s Audio Recording Policy. The audio recording of this meeting will be made available to the public on Council’s website for a period of six months. 1.0
APOLOGIES The following apology was received for the meeting. Ald Martin
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no Declarations of Interest.
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PROCEDURAL 3.1 3.1.1
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME QUESTIONS ON NOTICE FROM THE PUBLIC Nil
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QUESTION WITHOUT NOTICE FROM THE PUBLIC Nil
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QUESTIONS FROM ALDERMEN Nil
3.3 NOTICES OF MOTION Nil
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4.0 COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORTS 4.1
MINUTES OF THE SPORT AND RECREATION STRATEGIC SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING (D369718) CSC 11/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Keay Ald Jarman
That it be recommended to Council the minutes of the Strategic Special Committees be received and noted and that Council: a)
approve the request from the Devonport Tennis Club for funding towards lighting upgrade to the amount of $24,000;
b)
seek a detailed Officer’s report on the request from the Devonport Gymnastics Club relating to a new building/clubhouse for consideration and potential inclusion in Council’s long term asset and financial plans;
c)
seek a detailed Officer’s report regarding the request from the Devonport Junior Soccer Association for lighting at Meercroft Park for consideration and potential inclusion in Council’s long term asset and financial plans; and
d)
request the Devonport Bowls & Croquet Club to complete a Sports Development application in relation to their proposal for a new complex at the corner of James and North Fenton Streets. For
Ald Rockliff Ald Keay
Against
For
Ald Jarman Ald Laycock
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.2
MINUTES OF THE ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM STRATEGIC SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING (D371011) CSC 12/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Keay Ald Laycock
That it be recommended to Council that the minutes of the Arts, Culture and Tourism Strategic Special Committee be received and that Council: a)
when opportunities arise, seek grant funding maintenance of the Julie Burgess hull and masts.
b)
pursue sponsorship opportunities to assist Council in the development of a marketing communication plan focused on local heritage assets.
c)
agree to nominate an additional Alderman representative to the Devonport Maritime and Heritage Special Interest Group, that Alderman being Ald Goodwin.
d)
support the renaming of ‘the Tidal: City of Devonport Art Award’ to ‘Tidal: City of Devonport National Art Award’
e)
support and encourage youth involvement across all of its strategic committees and special interest groups.
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seek further details on the proposal to publish an updated edition of the “Story of Devonport”. For
Ald Rockliff Ald Keay
Against Ald Jarman Ald Laycock
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Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.3
MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING (D371255) CSC 13/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Laycock Ald Keay
That it be recommended to Council that the minutes of the Community Development Strategic Special Committee be received and noted and that Council: (a)
write to the Minister for State Growth outlining its concerns regarding the changes to the Community Road Safety Program and lack of consultation undertaken in determining the changed arrangements;
(b)
seek the advice of the Department of State Growth regarding potential installation of signage outlining Devonport attractions on Tarleton Street / Bridge Road;
(c)
request a report from the City Engineer on the proposal to designate the south side of Morris Ave (opposite Devonport Community House, from Middle Road to Chichester Drive) as a “No Standing” zone. For
Ald Rockliff Ald Keay
Against Ald Jarman Ald Laycock
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.4
EASTSIDE VILLAGE BRANDING PROPOSAL (D369887) CSC 14/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Jarman Ald Keay
That it be recommended to Council that the request from the “Village People” for the potential rebranding of the East Devonport retail precinct to “Eastside Village” be received and the Council implements a community engagement plan to canvass the views of the wider community on the proposal prior to the matter being further considered. Ald Rockliff Ald Keay
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Against Ald Jarman Ald Laycock
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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DEVONPORT VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE -UPDATE AMENDED OPERATIONAL HOURS (D370016) CSC 15/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Laycock Ald Jarman
That it be recommended to Council that the report on the Devonport Visitor Centre be received and noted and that Council: a)
b)
continue operating the Centre on the current reduced span of hours:
Monday to Friday 7.30am – 3.30pm,
Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays 7.30am – 11.30am;
if deemed operationally necessary extend both weekday and weekend hours during the peak tourism season and/or during the staging of significant events in Devonport For
Ald Rockliff Ald Keay
Against Ald Jarman Ald Laycock
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.6
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (FOOD CONNECTION) FUNDING UPDATE (D372635) CSC 16/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Keay Ald Laycock
That it be recommended to Council that the Social Determinants of Health (Food Connection) report be received and it be noted that current advice from Tasmanian Medicare Local is that the funding agreement through to 30 June 2016 will be confirmed. For
Ald Rockliff Ald Keay
Against Ald Jarman Ald Laycock
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Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.7
DON RESERVE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (D373332) CSC 17/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Jarman Ald Keay
That it be recommended to Council that the Don Reserve Environmental Management Plan be endorsed. Ald Rockliff Ald Keay
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Against Ald Jarman Ald Laycock
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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DEVONPORT WEED STRATEGY - YEAR THREE PROGRESS (D373342) CSC 18/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Jarman Ald Keay
That it be recommended to Council that the progress made on the Devonport Weed Strategy Action Plan be noted. For
Ald Rockliff Ald Keay
Against Ald Jarman Ald Laycock
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.9
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT - JUNE 2015 (D367754) CSC 19/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Jarman Ald Laycock
That it be recommended to Council that the Community Services report be received and noted. Ald Rockliff Ald Keay
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Against Ald Jarman Ald Laycock
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 6:27pm.
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