Page 1 of 20 MINUTES OF THE OPEN SESSION OF THE DEVONPORT CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 44-48 BEST STREET, DEVONPORT ON MONDAY, 22 JUNE 2015 COMMENCING AT 6:30PM Meeting Open Session Closed Session Total PRESENT:
From 6:30pm 7:30pm
To 7:30pm 8:08pm
Time Occupied 1 hour 38 minutes 1 hour 38 minutes
Ald S L Martin (Mayor) Ald A L Rockliff (Deputy Mayor) Ald C D Emmerton Ald G F Goodwin Ald A J Jarman Ald J T Keay Ald L M Laycock Ald J F Matthews Ald L M Perry
Council Officers: General Manager, P West Deputy General Manager, M Atkins Executive Manager Corporate and Business, S Crawford Governance Coordinator, K Hampton 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 There were no apologies received.
2.0
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST The following Declaration of Interest was advised: Ald Rockliff
3.0
8.2
Closed Session
PROCEDURAL 3.1 3.1.1
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING - 25 MAY 2015 111/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Perry Ald Matthews
That the minutes of the Council meeting held on 25 May 2015 as circulated be confirmed.
Minutes of Devonport City Council ordinary meeting held 22 June 2015
Page 2 of 20 For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3.2 3.2.1
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT PRIOR MEETINGS 112/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Keay Ald Jarman
The response to a question from Mr Trevor Smith at the 25 May 2015 Council meeting was noted. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3.2.2
QUESTIONS ON NOTICE FROM THE PUBLIC
Nil 3.2.3
QUESTION WITHOUT NOTICE FROM THE PUBLIC
Nil 3.3
QUESTIONS FROM ALDERMEN
Nil
3.4 NOTICES OF MOTION Nil 4.0
PLANNING AUTHORITY MATTERS There were no items to consider as a Planning Authority.
5.0
REPORTS 5.1
RATES AND CHARGES POLICY (D372632) 113/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Perry Ald Goodwin
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Page 3 of 20 That Council adopt the Rates and Charges Policy as attached to this report with immediate effect. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against
For
Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.2
ANNUAL PLAN AND BUDGET ESTIMATES - 2015/16 (D373198) 114/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED: 1.
2.
3.
4.
Ald Rockliff Ald Emmerton
ANNUAL PLAN That in accordance with Section 71 of the Local Government Act 1993 (as amended) Council adopts the Annual Plan for the 2015/2016 financial year and instructs the General Manager to: (a)
make a copy of it available for public inspection at the Council’s Offices and on the website; and
(b)
provide a copy of it to the Director of Local Government and to the Director of Public Health.
ANNUAL ESTIMATES (REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE) That: (a)
in accordance with Section 82 of the Local Government Act 1993 the Council by absolute majority adopts the estimates of revenue and expenditure (excluding estimated capital works) for the 2015/2016 financial year as detailed in the Annual Plan;
(b)
in accordance with section 82(6) of the Act the Council, by absolute majority, authorises the General Manager to make minor adjustments up to $50,000 to any individual estimate item as he deems necessary during the 2015/2016 financial year provided that the total of the Estimates remains unaltered.
RATES RESOLUTION- PART 1 (A) Pursuant Sections 90 and 91 of the Local Government Act 1993 the Council makes a General Rate (“the General Rate”) for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 in respect of all rateable land (except land which is exempt pursuant to Section 87 of the Local Government Act 1993) consisting of two components being: (a)
12.2025 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value (the AAV component);
(b)
A fixed charge to all properties of $300.
RATES RESOLUTION – PART 1(B) Pursuant to Section 107 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Council by absolute majority hereby varies AAV component of the General Rate (as previously made) for land within the municipal area which is used or
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Page 4 of 20 predominantly used for primary production to 7.1073 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value of such rateable land. 5.
RATES RESOLUTION – PART 1(C) Pursuant to Section 107 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Council by absolute majority hereby varies the AAV component of the General Rate (as previously made) for land within the municipal area which is separately assessed and is predominantly used as a residential dwelling, and where the number of residential dwellings does not exceed one (1) on such land, to 7.4396 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value of such rateable land.
6.
RATES RESOLUTION – PART 1(D) Pursuant to Section 88A of the Local Government Act 1993, the Council determines by absolute majority to set a maximum percentage increase in the General Rate for land within the municipal area which is separately assessed and is predominantly used as a residential dwelling, and where the number of residential dwellings does not exceed one (1) on such land of 15 per cent.
7.
RATES RESOLUTION – PART 1(E) Pursuant to Section 129(4) of the Local Government Act 1993, the Council determines by absolute majority to grant a remission of $150 to each member of the class of rate payers who are liable to pay rates in respect of vacant land within the municipal area.
8.
RATES RESOLUTION – PART 2 Pursuant to Sections 93, 94 and 95 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Council makes the following service rates and service charges for land within the municipal area (including land which is otherwise exempt from rates pursuant to Section 87, but excluding land owned by the Crown to which Council does not supply any of the following services) for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016: (a)
A service rate for waste management (garbage removal) upon all land to which Council supplies or makes available a garbage removal service of 1.7381 cents in the dollar of the assessed annual value of the land. Pursuant to Section 93(3) Council sets a minimum amount payable in respect of this rate of $20.
(b)
pursuant to Section 107 of the Act the Council, by absolute majority declares that the service rate for waste management (garbage removal) is varied by reference to the use or predominant use of land as follows: i)
(c)
for all land which is separately assessed and which is predominantly used as a residential dwelling and where the number of residential dwellings on such land does not exceed one (1), vary the service rate to 0.00 cents in the dollar of the assessed annual value of the land and vary the minimum amount payable to $0.00.
in addition to the service rate for waste management, the Council makes a separate service charge for waste management (garbage removal) for all land to which Council supplies or makes available a garbage removal service of $224.
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Page 5 of 20 (d)
9.
pursuant to Sections 94(3) and 107 of the Act, the Council declares by absolute majority that the service charge for waste management (garbage removal) is varied to $0.00 for all land which is liable to pay the service rate for waste management (as previously made at Part (a) of this resolution).
RATES RESOLUTION – PART 3 Pursuant to Section 93A of the Local Government Act 1993 and the provisions of the Fire Service Act 1979 (as amended), the Council makes the following rates for land within the municipal area for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016: (a)
a Devonport Urban Fire District Rate of 1.3364 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value, subject to a minimum amount of $38 in respect of all rateable land within the Devonport Urban Fire District.
(b)
a Forth/Leith Fire District Rate of 0.4572 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value, subject to a minimum amount of $38 in respect of all rateable land within Forth/Leith Fire District.
(c)
a General Land Fire Rate of 0.3526 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value, subject to a minimum amount of $38 in respect of all rateable land within the municipal area, which is not within the Devonport Urban Fire District, or the Forth/Leith Fire District.
10.
SEPARATE LAND In relation to all rates and charges for the 2015/2016 year, as previously made, for the purpose of these resolutions the rates and charges shall apply to each parcel of land which is shown as being separately valued in the valuation list prepared under the Valuation of Land Act 2001.
11.
PAYMENT OF RATES AND CHARGES Pursuant to Section 124 of the Local Government Act 1993 the rates for 2015/2016 shall be payable in four instalments, the dates by which the rates are due to be paid are: First Instalment
31 August 2015
Second Instalment
31 October 2015
Third Instalment
28 February 2016
Fourth Instalment
30 April 2016
Where a ratepayer fails to pay any instalment within 21 days from the date on which it is due, the ratepayer must pay the full amount owing. Penalties Pursuant to Section 128 of the Local Government Act 1993 if any rate or instalment is not paid on or before the date it falls due, a penalty of 5% of the unpaid instalment or part thereof, shall be applied except where the ratepayer has adhered to an approved payment arrangement plan and the total rates are paid in full by 30 April 2016. Supplementary Rates (a)
Pursuant with Sections 89A, 92 and 109N of the Local Government Act 1993 if a supplementary valuation is made of any land prior to 30 June 2016, the General Manager may at his discretion adjust the amount payable in respect of any or all rates for that land for that
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Page 6 of 20 financial year in line with the new valuation; and (b)
12.
13.
If a rates notice is issued by the General Manager under sub-clause (a), the amount shown as payable on that notice is due to be paid within 30 days of the date on which that notice is issued.
CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM That Council: (a)
pursuant to Section 82 of the Local Government Act 1993 adopts the Capital Works Program for the 2015/2016 financial year as detailed in the Annual Plan
(b)
notes the draft Capital Works programs proposed for financial years 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20 as detailed in the Annual Plan, which remain subject to change depending on other priorities being identified and financial resources which may be available at the time.
FEES AND CHARGES That in accordance with Section 205 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council adopts the Fees and Charges Schedule for the 2015/2016 financial year as detailed in the Annual Plan. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.3
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (D373885) 115/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Rockliff Ald Emmerton
That Council adopt the attached Financial Management Strategy with immediate effect. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.4
GIFTS AND BENEFITS POLICY (D373811) 116/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Matthews Ald Laycock
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Page 7 of 20 That the report on the Gifts and Benefits Policy be received and noted and Council determine to: (a)
adopt the Gifts and Benefits Policy with immediate effect;
(b)
update its Code of Conduct for Aldermen to reflect the nominal value for notification of the receipt of a gift or benefit is $50. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.5
LEASE POLICIES - COUNCIL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES (D373665) 117/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Rockliff Ald Keay
That the report relating to the Lease Policies for Council’s Building and Facilities be received and noted and Council determine to: (a)
adopt the Community, Childcare and Commercial Lease Policy with immediate effect;
(b)
adopt the Sport and Recreation Groups Policy with immediate effect;
(c)
acknowledge that transferring clubs and organisations to the new requirements will be staged over a period of months; and
(d)
advise those Clubs which have advised Council of concerns regarding the likely financial impact on them as a result of the new lease arrangements be encouraged to apply to Council for assistance through its merit based Financial Assistance program. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.6
SHARED SERVICES FEASIBILITY - CRADLE COAST AUTHORITY (D372925) 118/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Keay Ald Jarman
That the report of the General Manager relating to the proposal by the Cradle Coast Authority to seek the Minister for Local Government’s approval and funding to undertake a feasibility study relating to shared services in the region be received and that Council: (a)
agree to be a signatory to the request;
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Page 8 of 20 (b)
(c)
provide in-principle support to participate in any study undertaken providing: (i)
the scope of the study is broadened to include identifying the advantages/disadvantages of amalgamation/s; and
(ii)
that the financial costs associated with the work is supported by the Tasmanian Government and that participating councils contribute equally to the balance of the cost; and
further considers its position on the matter following the receipt of the Minister’s formal response. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED
5.7
LIVING CITY REFERENCE GROUP MINUTES (D371656) 119/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Matthews Ald Keay
That the minutes of the LIVING CITY reference group be received and noted. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.8
LIVING CITY UPDATE - JUNE 2015 (D373281) 120/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Goodwin Ald Rockliff
That the report on the progress of LIVING CITY be received and noted and that Council engage the Stage 1 design team to undertake a high level feasibility review of incorporating the Devonport Regional Gallery and an intimate performing arts space into the Devonport Entertainment and Convention Centre. Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
For
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Minutes of Devonport City Council ordinary meeting held 22 June 2015
Page 9 of 20 5.9
LIVING CITY NATIONAL STRONGER REGIONS FUND GRANT DEED (D373377) 121/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Keay Ald Matthews
That Council: 1.
note the success of its application for $9,999,000 from Round 1 of the Australian Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund; and
2.
authorise the General Manager to negotiate, finalise and execute a Deed of Agreement with the Australian Government by the due date. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against
For
Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.10
LIVING CITY STAGE 1 CONCEPT PLANS (D374088) 122/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Laycock Ald Jarman
That Council receive and note the LIVING CITY Stage 1 concept plan report and: 1.
endorse the plan for public release at a media launch;
2.
exhibit the Master Plan for a period of three weeks seeking community comment; and
3.
consider any feedback prior to finalising the plan for development application lodgement. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.11
HOUSING TASMANIA - REQUEST FOR DISCOUNT FOR EARLY PAYMENT OF RATES (D373431) 123/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Matthews Ald Goodwin
That Council agree to the provision of a 0.3 per cent ‘incentive’ on the General and Waste Management Rates to Housing Tasmania for the payment of their total rates for the 2015/16 financial year in a single lump sum prior to 31 August 2015. Minutes of Devonport City Council ordinary meeting held 22 June 2015
Page 10 of 20 For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.12
CRADLE COAST WASTE MANAGEMENT - ANNUAL PLAN 2015-16 (D373378) 124/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Keay Ald Rockliff
That Council receive and endorse the Cradle Coast Waste Management Group’s Annual Plan and Budget for the 2015/16 financial year. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.13
UNCONFIRMED MINUTES OF MEETING - AUDIT PANEL - 5 JUNE 2015 (D373118) 125/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Goodwin Ald Emmerton
That the unconfirmed minutes of the Audit Panel meeting held on 5 June 2015 be received and noted. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.0 INFORMATION 6.1
WORKSHOP AND BRIEFING SESSIONS HELD SINCE THE LAST COUNCIL MEETING (D374576) 126/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Jarman Ald Laycock
That the report advising of Workshop/Briefing Sessions held since the last Council meeting be received and the information noted. Minutes of Devonport City Council ordinary meeting held 22 June 2015
Page 11 of 20 For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against
For
Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.2
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT - JUNE 2015 (D372046) 127/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Rockliff Ald Emmerton
That the report of the General Manager be received and noted. For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against
For
Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.0 SECTION 23 COMMITTEES 7.1
INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING - 9 JUNE 2015 (D373894) 128/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Goodwin Ald Keay
That the minutes of the Infrastructure Works and Development Committee meeting held on Tuesday, 9 June 2015 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. IWC 20/15
Formby Road Parking Outside Devonport Community Church
IWC 21/15
Public Lighting Strategy - Year 1 Status
IWC 22/15
Asset Management Strategy
IWC 23/15
Impacts of Urban Drainage Act 2013
IWC 24/15
Development and Health Services Report
IWC 25/15
Infrastructure and Works Report
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
For
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Minutes of Devonport City Council ordinary meeting held 22 June 2015
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7.2
IWC 20/15
Formby Road Parking Outside Devonport Community Church That it be recommended to Council that the report of the City Engineer regarding parking in the left hand travel lane of Formby Road be received and that Council advise the Devonport Community Church that at this time the low crash data and moderate recorded traffic volumes support maintaining the current arrangements.
IWC 21/15
Public Lighting Strategy - Year 1 Status That it be recommended to Council that the report of the City Engineer be received and Council note that the status of actions listed in the Devonport City Council Public Lighting Strategy.
IWC 22/15
Asset Management Strategy That it be recommended to Council that the report of the Infrastructure & Works Manager regarding the Asset Management Strategy be received and that Council adopt the attached Asset Management Strategy with immediate effect.
IWC 23/15
Impacts of Urban Drainage Act 2013 That it be recommended to Council that the report of the City Engineer regarding the Urban Drainage Act 2013 be received and noted and for the purposes of complying with the Act, Council: 1.
define ‘the urban area’ as shown in the attached Urban Drainage Area June 2015 map (Section 5);
2.
continue to allocate resources for survey, hydraulic modelling and risk assessment of urban drainage catchments as part of its annual budget deliberations (Section 10); and
3.
define ‘reasonable’ (Section 19), as possible without the use of a pump and possible without an extension of the public storm water system.
IWC 24/15
Development and Health Services Report That it be recommended to Council that the Development and Health Services report be received and noted.
IWC 25/15
Infrastructure and Works Report That it be recommended to Council that the Infrastructure and Works report be received and noted.
PLANNING AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEETING - 15 JUNE 2015 (D374471) 129/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Keay Ald Rockliff
That the minutes of the Planning Authority Committee meeting held on Monday, 15 June 2015 be received and noted.
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Page 13 of 20 PAC 05/15
Planning Applications approved under Delegated Authority 1 April 2015 to 31 May 2015
PAC 06/15
PA2015.0043 Residential (multiple dwellings x 3) - assessment against performance criteria under clauses 10.4.2, 10.4.3 & 10.4.6 - 79 Parker Street, Devonport For
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
Against
For
Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.3
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING - 15 JUNE 2015 (D374587) 130/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Rockliff Ald Jarman
That the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on Monday, 15 June 2015 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. CSC 11/15
Minutes of the Sport Committee Meeting
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Minutes of the Arts, Culture and Tourism Strategic Special Committee Meeting
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Minutes of the Community Development Strategic Special Committee Meeting
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Eastside Village Branding Proposal
CSC 15/15
Devonport Visitor Operational Hours
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Social Determinants of Health (Food Connection) Funding Update
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Don Reserve Environmental Management Plan
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Devonport Weed Strategy - Year Three Progress
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Community Services Committee Report - June 2015
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
For
and
Information
Recreation
Centre
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
Strategic
-Update
For
Special
Amended
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Minutes of the Sport and Recreation Strategic Special Committee Meeting 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.
Minutes of the Arts, Culture and Tourism Strategic Special Committee Meeting 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 for the ongoing 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.
f)
seek further details on the proposal to publish an updated edition of the “Story of Devonport”.
Minutes of the Community Development Strategic Special Committee Meeting 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
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Page 15 of 20 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. CSC 14/15
Eastside Village Branding Proposal 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.
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Devonport Visitor Information Centre -Update Amended Operational Hours 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
CSC 16/15
Social Determinants of Health (Food Connection) Funding Update 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.
CSC 17/15
Don Reserve Environmental Management Plan That it be recommended to Council that the Don Reserve Environmental Management Plan be endorsed.
CSC 18/15
Devonport Weed Strategy - Year Three Progress That it be recommended to Council that the progress made on the Devonport Weed Strategy Action Plan be noted.
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Community Services Committee Report - June 2015 That it be recommended to Council that the Community Services report be received and noted.
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CLOSED SESSION 131/15 RESOLUTION MOVED: SECONDED:
Ald Keay Ald Emmerton
That in accordance with Regulation 15 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005 the following items be dealt with in Closed Session: Item No 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4
Local Government Matter (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005 Reference Unconfirmed Minutes - Cradle 15(2)(f) Coast Authority Board Meeting Food Ambassador 15(2)(c) LGAT - Election of General 15(2)(j) Management Committee General Manager’s Performance 15(2)(a) Review
Ald Martin Ald Emmerton Ald Goodwin Ald Jarman Ald Keay
For
Against Ald Laycock Ald Matthews Ald Perry Ald Rockliff
For
Against
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:30pm to reconvene in Closed Session at 7:30 pm The Council moved out Closed Session at 8:08pm Council resumed in open session at 8:08pm CLOSURE There being no further business on the agenda the closed session was declared closed at 8:08pm. Confirmed
Chairman
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