Page 1 of 2 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE DEVONPORT CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, 1 JULY 2013 COMMENCING AT 6.00PM PRESENT:
Ald S L Martin (Mayor) in the Chair Ald G B Kent (Deputy Mayor) Ald P G Hollister Ald A J Jarman Ald J T Keay Ald L M Perry Ald A L Rockliff Ald W M Squibb Ald W P Wilson
Council Officers: Assistant General Manager Customers and Community, E Ewins Assistant General Manager Technical and Finance, M Atkins Executive Manager Corporate Support, S Crawford 1.0
APOLOGIES
Apologies Special Council Meeti ng - 1/07/2013
The apology from the General Manager, Ian McCallum was noted. 2.0
LEAVE OF ABSENCE The Leave of Absence for Ald Cole, Ald Goodwin and Ald Laycock for tonight’s meeting was noted.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Ald Kent declared an interest in Item 4.1 and left the meeting.
4.0 TECHNICAL AND FINANCE REPORTS 4.1 General R ate R emission to High Val ue Resi dential Proper ties
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GENERAL RATE REMISSION TO HIGH VALUE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (D300262) MOTION Ald Hollister / Rockliff That Council: 1.
pursuant to Section 129(4) of the Local Government Act 1993, grant a remission to the class of ratepayers liable to pay the General Rate identified in Clause 5.1.2(b) of Council’s rates resolution for the 2013/2014 financial year by remitting any amount levied in excess of the sum of $2,106.42 for the year.
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develop a hardship policy.
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amend its Rates and Charges Policy adopted 17 June 2013 by adding a new clause 3.9.3 as follows: High Valued Residential Properties - Council recognise the extra cost placed on high valued residential property owners as a result of AAV rating and will remit rates to these properties over a pre determined maximum. The maximum will increase by 5% per annum over the previous year in addition to any increase applied to the remainder of the residential properties.
Minutes of Devonport City Council Special Meeting held 1 July 2013
Page 2 of 2 AMENDED MOTION Motion Ald Perry / Squibb That Council: 1.
pursuant to Section 129(4) of the Local Government Act 1993, grant a remission to the class of ratepayers liable to pay the General Rate identified in Clause 5.1.2(b) of Council’s rates resolution for the 2013/2014 financial year by remitting any amount levied in excess of the sum of $2,106.42 for the year.
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develop a hardship policy.
AYES:
Aldermen Martin, Hollister, Jarman, Keay, Perry, Squibb, Rockliff and Wilson
NOES:
Nil
The amendment on being put to the meeting was carried therefore becoming the motion. 165/13 RESOLUTION Ald Perry / Keay That Council: 1.
pursuant to Section 129(4) of the Local Government Act 1993, grant a remission to the class of ratepayers liable to pay the General Rate identified in Clause 5.1.2(b) of Council’s rates resolution for the 2013/2014 financial year by remitting any amount levied in excess of the sum of $2,106.42 for the year.
2.
develop a hardship policy.
AYES:
Aldermen Martin, Hollister, Jarman, Keay, Perry, Squibb and Rockliff
NOES:
Alderman Wilson
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 6.21pm. Confirmed
Chairman
Minutes of Devonport City Council Special Meeting held 1 July 2013