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Agenda Item 9.1 REPORT

Report No. 197/12ccs

TO: CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE — 15 OCTOBER 2012

SUBJECT: DIRECTORATE UPDATE

AUTHOR: DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES — CRAIG CATCHLOVE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report provides an update of current Corporate and Community Services projects, programs and events.

RECOMMENDATION That it be a recommendation to Council:

That the report be received and noted.

REPORT

1. DISCUSSION

The attached reports summarize activities that occurred within the Corporate and Community Services Directorate for the month of September 2012/ October 2012.

2. POLICY IMPACTS

All projects relate to and reflect the appropriate policies and components of the Alice Springs Town Council Strategic Plan 2010-2015.

3. FINANCIAL IMPACTS

All projects are working within their approved budget.

4. SOCIAL IMPACTS

As per individual project plans.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

As per the project plans.

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6. PUBLIC RELATIONS

Nil

7. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A - HR Report Attachment B - Ranger Unit Report Attachment C - Registry Report Attachment D - Library Report Attachment E - Community Development Unit Report Attachment F — Information Technology Report

Craig Catchlove DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

ATTACHMENT A

REPORT

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE —15 OCTOBER 2012

TO: DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

AUTHOR: MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES — TONY JENNISON

SUBJECT: REPORT FROM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 2012

This report provides an update of current Human Resources projects.

1. RECRUITMENT as per 30 September 2012 • 4 positions vacant in the Depot/ Waste Management Facility. • 5 positions vacant in the Civic Centre.

2. TRAINING activities as per 30 September 2012 • White Card. • Prevention of Bullying and Harassment. • Smart Train. • Individual courses as required.

3. OH&S • Burn bandages have been added to all first aid kits. • NT Worksafe will be attending the next Council Worksafe meeting to inform the

Committee about the new OH&S legislation. • One new workers compensation claim for the period which was a cut wrist

requiring stitches.

4. ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT • Employee representatives have forwarded EA suggested changes to

management. Management will assess these changes.

5. PROCEDURAL STATEMENTS AND DIRECTIVES (PSD) • OHS&W PSD has been approved. • Employee Personal Social Media & Media including Social Media PSDs

with CEO for review.

6. INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT • 28 full time Indigenous employees at Council.

% Indigenous staff.

Tony Je on MAN HUMAN RESOURCES

ATTACHMENT B

REPORT



AUTHOR: MANAGER RANGER UNIT - KEVIN EVERETT

SUBJECT: REPORT FROM RANGER UNIT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2012

This report provides an update of current Ranger Unit projects, programs and events.

1. INFRINGEMENT NOTICES - PARKING

PARKING: Number of Infringement Notices Issued

400 -

300

200

100

0 mg JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

■ 2012 192 228 137 48 188 284 59 265 206

02011 50 37 107 151 146 361 83 279 53 213 227 84

PARKING: $ value of the Infringement Notices Issued

$15,000.00 -

$10,000.00 -

$5,000.00 -

$0.00 11— • JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL. AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

r 2012 $8,240 $9,990 $6,280 $2,410 $8,500 $12,610 $2,615 $11,355 $8,420

0 2011 $2,500 $2,385 $5,750 $7,805 $7,955 $15,605 $3,975 $12,090 $2,305 $10,045 $9,785 $4,190

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PARKING: Amount of Infringement Notices PAID

$15,000.00 -

$10,000.00 -

$5,000.00 -

$0.00 F e I

.

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN TIFJUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

-

12012 $2,810 $6,115 $5,250 $2,080 $4,672 $8,928 $5,959 $7,293 $7,633

0 2011 $1,595 $2,370 $2,655 $3,027 $4,530 $7,938 $4,115 $5,190 $5,727 $13,070 $9,075 $5,740

2. INFRINGEMENT NOTICES - ANIMAL

ANIMAL: Number of Infringement Notices Issued

12 - 10 -

• 8

6 - 4 2_

14

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

• 2012 11 8 2 6 9 7 6 3 3

02011 1 3 12 0 3 1 2 11

•

ANIMAL: $ value of the Infringement Notices Issued

$10,000.00 -

$8,000.00 -

$6,000.00 -

$4,000.00 -

$2,000.00 -

$0.00 - r 1-, Li

,

7 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

• 2012 $5,754 $3,973 $1,644 $6,028 $6,439 $4,795 $3,243 $846 $2,397

0 2011 $266 $1,995 $8,113 $0 $3,325 $266 $959 $9,316 $4,521 $1,096 $1,644 $0

ANIMAL; Amount of the Infringement Notices PAID

$5,000.00 - •

$4,000.00

$3.000.00 -

$2,000.00 -

$1,000.00 -

$0.00 — - P JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

■ 2012 $274 $233 $100 $0 $1,124 $618 $3,023 - $40 $120

0 2011 $0 $0 $1,330 $243 $0 $0 $0 $4,110 $1,635 $2,994 $1,924 $705

3. INFRINGEMENT NOTICES - PUBLIC PLACES

PUBLIC PLACES: Number of Infringement Notices Issued

250 -

200

150

100

50

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=FA —r-lq- ligl---- MEM, 271 ,-, M n JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

■ 2012 9 23 25 12 6 1 3 14 4

0 2011 0 13 200 32 17 26 12 15 34 a 21 21

Breakdown of Public Places Infringements for JUNE 2012:

Camping without a permit 1 x $282.00 Depositing Litter 1 x $423.00 Providing food or drinks without a permit

x $282.00

Possessing Opened Liquor containers

I x $423.00

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PUBLIC PLACES: $ value of the Infringement Notices Issued

$80,000.00 -

$60,000.00 -

$40,000.00 -

$20,000.00 -

$0.00 — WI 111 mil 114 m J-1 0-, HY M JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

■ 2012 $4,110 $8494 $10,001 $4,110 $1,781 $411 $846 $5,358 $1,410

0 2011 $4,788 $73,150$11,172 $5,453 $8,379 $3,973 $5,480 $13,289 $3,151 $7,261 $7,946

PUBLIC PLACES: Amount of the Infringement Notices PAID

$2,500.00 -

$2,000.00 -

$1,500.00

$1,000.00 -

$500.00

.

.

II Pi 1 ,7-1 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

■ 2012 $300 $914 $1,215 $330 $271 $507 $39 $0 $0

o 2011 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,039 $0 $471 $160 $629 $574

4. CAUTION NOTICES

PARKINGITRAFFIC: Number of Caution Notices Issued

• 40 -

30 -

20 -

10 -

lil 11-1 m ril JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

s2012 17 12 16 6 9 16 9 14 2

0 2011 11 6 4 4 11 - 12 8 35 32 15 12

$1,401.00 -

$1,201.00

$1,001.00 -

$801.00 -

$601.00 -

$401.00 -

$201.00 -

$1.00

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ANIMAL: Number of Caution Notices Issued

15 -

10 -

-

•


• 2012 10 14 10 2 8 6 2 8 8

02011 1 0 1 11

PUBLIC PLACES: Number of Caution Notices Issued

30

-25 -

20

15 -

10 -

5 -


■ 2012 16 6 19 8 23 11 15 27 8

0 2011 6 0 3 1 7 0 7 1 8 5 16 20

5. FINES RECOVERY

FINES RECOVERY - RECEIVED

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FINES RECOVERY • SENT

$20,000.00

$15,000.00

$10,000.00

$5,000.00

$0 00 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

■ 2012 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,662 $16,096

■ 2011 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 SO $0 $0 so $0 so $0

6. PERMITS ISSUED

PUBLIC PLACES: Number of Permits Issued

30 -

25 -

20 -

15 -

10

5 -

.71-m = Cl II-1',r, Fl ri JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

■ 2012 3 10 14 11 15 5 25 17 10

0 2011 2 2 3 2 5 5 11 8 6

•

TODD MALL ACTIVITY: Number of Permits Issued

25 -

20 -

15 -

10 -

5 -

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

■ 2012 4 9 12 8 20 20 14 14 11

0 2011 3 8 10 7 7 10 9 13 10

.17

TODD MALL VEHICLE: Number of Permits Issued (excluding markets)

_

Pi _____E_ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

1 2012 3 1 3 2 3. 0 7 0 3

0 2011

PAINTING SELLER: Number of Permits Issued

12 -

10 -

8 -

6 -

111— JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

III 2012 3 4 2 3 4 3 1 11 4

0 2011 5. 2 3 5 4 2 2 3

7. COMPLAINTS

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. Breakdown of Complaints for JUNE 2012: Abandoned Vehicles 13 Cat Nuisance/At Large 15 Cat not wanted 1 Dog Injured/Sick 3 Dog Attack 5 Dog at Large 27 Dog Menace 6 Dog Nuisance 12 Dog Cruelty 1 Dog not wanted 1 Flammable plants (Fire Hazards) 2 Litter (Including Dumped Rubbish) 1 Other Animal: Kangaroo, Roosters, Rabbits, Euro 4 Parking/Traffic 5 Public Places (including illegal camping) 9 Overhanging tree 1

8. ANIMALS REGISTRATION

CATS: Lifetime registrations

12 -

10 -

8

6 -

2

Ill

4 -

—

_


• 2012 5 1 4 1 3 9 8 9 10

0 2011 3 7 7 7 9 9 10 4 6

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CATS New annual registrations

-

5 -

4

3 -

2 -

1 -

1 1 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

• 2012 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 2 4

o2011

9. ANIMALS IMPOUNDED

DOGS: impounded

100 -

80 -

60

40 -

20

o 111— I JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

1 2012 22 31 39 • 29 37 26 32 89 54

0 2011 36 39 44 34 51 29 22 38 23 32 33 14

.110

CATS: Impounded

40 -

30

20 -

10 -


.

■ 2012 18 14 4 8 17 15 10 34 25

0 2011 19 9 21 2 16 6 19 16 10 11 4 13

- OTHER: Impounded

5 -

4

3

2

1 -


s 2012 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

0 2011 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0

Breakdown of Other:

June 2011 1 x Rooster

January 2012

1 x Pony July 2011 1 x Rabbit

May 2012

1 x Rabbit October 2011 1 x Rooster

10. WORK DONE IN TOWN CAMPS

MALE DOGS: Removed from Town Camps

35 -

30

25

20 -

15 -

10 -

5 -


• 2012 10 5 13 4 7 1 8 27 29

0 2011 1 13 4 6 11 5 1 12 18 15 15 23

FEMALE DOGS: Removed from Town Camps

35 -

30 -

25 -

20

15 -

10 -

5 - el • Ft JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

■ 2012 7 6 15 2 13 11 6 29 25

0 2011 2 5 5 8 13 2 10 15 19 14 14 32

DOGS: Microchipped & Registered

20 -

15 -

10 -


. • 2012 18 0 1 0 2 0 0 8 5

0 2011 2 0 6 3 0 16 11 12 10

.112

DOGS: Desexed

20 -

15 -

10 -

5-

F.-1, I JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

a2012 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 7

0 2011 0 0 1 0 0 0. 0 0 0 10 5

11. RIVER RUNS (MORNINGS)

MALES: Spoken To

350 -

300 -

200

150 -

100

50

0

250 -

[I JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

■ 2012 108 78 142 159 163 163 116 147 77

0 2011 18 295 158 129 54 92 77 54 137 66 268 132

FEMALE: Spoken To

300 -

250 -

200

150

100 -

50

0

.


■ 2012 267 89 145 140 163 164 116 90 64

0 2011 28 246 146 132 67 94 62 48 151 68 240 134

OCT NOV DEC SEP

6

240 249 870 624

Drinkers/Hangers On Spoken To

1200 -

1,000

800

600

400

200

0 177.1 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG

■ 2012 41 85 476 26 15 18 3 61

0 2011 22 301 1200 208 322 149 53 23

Verbal Warning

■ 2012 6 4 85 20 6 4 1 4 2

64 67 19 103 20 11 59 111 127 0 2011 0

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0 JAN FEB MAY SEP JUN MAR APR DEC OCT NOV JUL AUG

.113

CHILDREN: Spoken To

30 -

25 -

20 -

15 -

10

5 -

35 -,

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■ 2012 3 4 11 15 24 0 8 9 5

0 2011 3 31 16 19 2 0 1 8 18 2 11

12. PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL

.114

25

20 -

.15

10

Infringements

,


• 2012 0 12 17 4 1 0 0 2 1

0 2011 0 0 0 16 7 4 4 7 21 3 11 19

500

400

300

100 -

200 -

Standard Drinks Tipped Out


• 2012 8 34 176 56 19 23 1 66 14

0 2011 0 0 0 60 91 17 20 15 297 165 109 474

13. TROLLEYS

Coles

35 -

30

25 -

20 -

15 -

10 -

5 -


■ 2012

6

6

11

12

1

11

12

9

1

0 2011

27

5

16

24

4

2

19

29

.115

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20 -

10 -

. 0

50 -

. 1- Iraq IL le

40 -

30 -

Woolworths

EA NI . n JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

• 2012 8 8 10 5 4 23 16 45 24

0 2011 2 7 3 8 23 8 6 13 4 15 54

KMART

•

25 -

20 -

15 -

10 -

mr--1-- li , : : ro - JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

• 2012 1 2 2 0 4 4 4 10 4

0 2011 1 21 4 3 22 6 6 5 0 9 12

Other

5

4 -

3 -

2 - Ii JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

• 2012 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0

0 2011 1 4 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 2 • 0

Kevin Everett MANAGER RANGER UNIT

ATTACHMENT C

REPORT



AUTHOR: SENIOR RECORDS OFFICER LORAINE DALWOOD-MASON

SUBJECT: REPORT FROM REGISTRY FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2012

This report provides an update of current Registry projects.

1. ARCHIVING

• Still continuing with the Procedure Manual.

• Training of Registry staff on how to find the documents through Lotus Notes.

2. ASIC INBOX

• Community emails: 116 in September 116 actioned.

3. CEMETERIES

• Notice of Interments: 5 - September 2012.

• Exclusive Rights of Burial Permits: 1.

• Writing Procedure Manual for cemeteries.

• Sorting all old cemetery documents to be EDM'd.

• Entering all old cemetery documents into EDM starting, in 1986.

4. OLD COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES & MEETINGS

• Recently found all old microfish negatives. Getting price to digitise.

• Have sent out emails for three quotes. Waiting for answers.

6LL ,0,1c,7v ci Loraine Dalwood-Mason SENIOR RECORDS OFFICER

ATTACHMENT D

REPORT


TO:

DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

AUTHOR: MANAGER LIBRARY SERVICES — GEORGINA DAVISON

SUBJECT: REPORT FROM ALICE SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2012

This report provides an update of current Library projects, programs and events.

1. STATISTICS

• Country Borrowers: boxes 1 collected for Yuendumu and 1 collected for Ti Tree • September — Life Long Learning events: 1024 participants — 23 events (Details

included at end of report) • September loans — 9,833 • September— Number of visitors — 9,852 • September — number of new items added — 450 • September number of active patrons — 7,913 • September — New patrons — 158

2. CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH SERVICES

• Four local storytellers presented stories at Under a Starry Night: Tales Told from the Heart, the Library's Desert Festival event in the Library.

• 25 children aged 5 -12 from the Gap afterschool Care Program, including staff members, visited the Library.

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• School groups from Gillen pre-school and Yipirinya pre-school attended a special Health themed storytime which was followed by a screening of 'Listen Up', a National Indigenous Ear Health Campaign, presented by CAAMA Productions.

3. EVENTS

• Adult learners week computer literacy training sessions: i. "The essential e-mail" ii. "Facebook" iii. "Advanced searching techniques".

• Reading Olympics was held to celebrate Indigenous literacy day in the Library. • Sadadeen Primary School students attended and read stories to transition

students for the last 3 weeks of term.

4. DISPLAYS/EXHIBITION'S

• International speak like a pirate day. • NT Water Safety. • Bird Festival. • Remembering Territory Families.

5. OUTREACH & PROMOTION

• Booka attended the Ross Park Primary School fair. • The Children's and Youth Services Officer visited the Toy Library Day Care

Centre and presented a short Storytime on gardening and nature, a talk about working in libraries.

• Manager Library Services and the Indigenous Services Officer attended the IAD First Friday.

6. LIBRARY

• Planning and organisation for the upcoming closure is going well. The Library will be closed to be recarpeted and painted from 29 th October, 2012, re-opening on 2nd November, 2012. The library will hold an official re-opening party on Monday 5th November, 2012.

• The new returns room has been built. • The book ends created by Brushcraft look really effective and are going to be

placed in the new entry. • The RFID system is working well. The self-loan stations are popular with most

patrons.

Georgina Davison MANAGER LIBRARY SERVICES

ATTACHMENT E

REPORT



AUTHOR: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UNIT

SUBJECT: REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2012

This report provides an update of current projects, programs and events of the Community Development Unit

COMMUNITY PROJECTS OFFICER — FRAN STOOPS

I. NIGHT MARKETS • September 13 markets - 8 cancellations and 2 no shows. On the night - 61

stalls. • Good turnout with great music. The first two acts Lucy & the Diamonds and

the Ltyeneye Apurte Drummers brought a huge crowd .to the middle of the Mall with hardly any room to move. Again - positive feedback

• October 18 upcoming night market during the Masters Games - 74 stalls registered at present. Poster distribution & community ads sorted and distributed performers are Kate West, Katie Harder & Joshua Backwell

• November 15 markets also looking good. All advertising complete. Posters to be distributed.

2. CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL/TREE • All on track - progressing well. • Musicians, roving performers, Town Band confirmed and finalising media &

marketing. • Girls Academy and CLONTARF have committed to assisting at the Carnival. • Meeting with Tim from DesArt as they usually have an art market on the same

night at the DesertPark. Discussing the possibilities of working in together.

3. ALICE DESERT FESTIVAL • Ensured in kind support was provided. A debrief took place on 26/972012 to

discuss ASTC in kind, programming, sponsorship, traffic management, advertising, promotion, and basic execution of event.

4. GENERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS/IN KIND SUPPORT . • Bairnsdale Secondary College Senior Band - provided chairs, venue, power

and promotion for event held on 24 September. The Band have been travelling Australia and playing their music in various communities. Approx 100 people attended with positive feedback.

• Carols by Candlelight - letter for in kind received. See report for October Council meeting.

5. OTHER/ONGOING • Ongoing consultation re infrastructure, traffic management plans, risk

management, advice to the community.

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• Todd Mall Markets Inc - working together and ensuring site locations at Sunday Todd Mall Markets are in line with ASTC Night Markets especially when revitalisation of Mall is complete.

• Alice Springs Cultural Festival - representing ASTC. First Steering Committee to be held on 11 October.

• Heart Foundation Walks - ongoing in leading groups and preparing breakfasts; Dementia Awareness Day.

• CBD Trader Questionnaire drafted and delivered to Todd Mall traders for discussion. See Community and Cultural . Development Managers report.

• In kind document drafted for last financial year informing of which events we have supported, to what extent and hours committed.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER — MITCH CAMERON

1. SENIORS

50 Plus Centre Management Committee • The Committee had meetings on 11 th September & 25 th September. A voice

recorder has been purchased for the Committee to assist in the recording of minutes. The Committee is creating an updated Policy Usage Agreement for use in the Centre.

Seniors Coordinating Committee • A meeting of the Seniors Coordinating Committee was held on 19 th

September. Katie Cooper, General Manager of Alice Springs Airport, attended the meeting as guest speaker to discuss the procedure for disabled parking at the Alice Springs Airport.

2. YOUTH

YSAS • CDO attended YSAS meeting held on 19th September at Alice Springs Youth

Hub. •

Youth Council • Youth Council (YC) meetings have been held on 6 th September & 20th

September. • See Youth Council Notes Attachment A and Attachment B. • Paul Darvodelsky from the Alice Springs Cinema will be attending the YC

meeting on October 11 to discuss the YC's proposal of a Movie Marathon. • Marie Petery, Alice Springs Youth Centre Manager has requested to attend a

meeting of the YC in the future to present the vision/ plans for the revamping of the current Youth Centre.

• CDO met with Fiona Morrison, Gosford City Council's Team Leader of Youth & Senior Services on Friday 28 th September to discuss Gosford City Council's approach to their Youth Council.

Desert Knowledge Australia Youth Leadership Program • Council will conduct a Facilities Program day for participants of the Desert

Knowledge Australia Youth Leadership Program to be held on October 25 th • Planning is currently in progress. Last year's day was a great success with

participants viewing the Waste Management Facility, Traeger Park, Alice Solar City, Library, Civic Centre & the Council Chambers.

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NT Young Achiever Awards • The Launch for the NT Young Achiever Awards was held on 21s t September

in the Andy McNeill Room.

4. MAYORAL AWARDS • The launch for the 2012 Mayoral Awards was a great success attended by

over 70 people. It was held at Acacia Hill School on September 6 during the School Assembly.

• Australian Wheelchair- basketballer Katherine Reed was guest speaker at the launch. Two nominations have been received with the award nominations closing on October 19 th . The Awards Ceremony will be held on December 3 in the Andy McNeill Room.

5. COMMUNITY GRANTS

Grant Seeker Workshop • Negotiations are currently being held to hold a Grant Seeker workshop in

February 2013. Philanthropy Australia facilitated successful workshops in 2011 & 2012. Desert Knowledge Australia and NTCOSS have shown interest in collaborating with Council in conducting a similar workshop as part of their established Grant Seeker's Network.

7. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES INTIATIVE • Articles for the HCI newsletter are being collated. • CDO is preparing a Healthy Communities Initiative PowerPoint presentation

that will be used as a tool for conducting various presentations to key personnel.

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES COORDINATOR (HCI) — LUCINDA COOBS

1. TOWN CAMPS • HCC met with Nina Levin (Tangentyere Manager Community Centres) on 3r d

September regarding the development of Healthy Communities programs within Karnte, Larapinta Valley and Hidden Valley Town Camps.

• HCC discussed physical activity program opportunities with representatives from Town Camps on 17th September. Physical activity programs are set to be trialled in above mentioned Town Camps commencing 11 th October 2012, including Women's Footy Fitness, Aquatics (ASALC) and Heartmoves.

2. DEPOT HEALTHY BREAKFAST • HCC provided a healthy breakfast and inspirational video to staff members at

the Wilkinson Street Depot on Thursday 6 th September.

3. LIFT FOR LIFE SUSTAINABILITY MEETING • Lift for Life providers under the Healthy Communities Initiative met on 6 1h

September to discuss options for sustainability of the Lift for Life program after the funding period concludes.

• Lift for Life has had outstanding success with GP and Allied Health referrals. Health outcomes to date are extremely encouraging and the importance of the future success of this program in Alice Springs is currently being discussed in detail with Fitness Abstralia, Baker IDI and Heart Institute, Alice Springs Town Council, YMCA of Central Australia Inc, Alice Springs Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic & Get Physical Health Club.

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4. STAFF EXERCISE CLASSES • Staff members from Alice Springs Town Council are participating in exercises

classes at the Civic Centre and Depot on Tuesdays and Thursdays. • This month, we had a special guest (staff member Elisabeth Marnie) who

delivered a 'Yoga in the Dru Style' which attracted fifteen participants and proved a popular session.

5. GUEST SPEAKER — PROBUS • HCC presented on the range of programs and services available through the

Healthy Communities Initiative at the Probus Club meeting on 12 th September.

6. CONTACT OFFICER TRAINING • HCC participated in the Contact Officer training as a representative for the

Civic Centre on 13th September.

HEART FOUNDATION NORTHERN TERRITORY • HCC met with Cardiovascular Health Officer Martha Kelehan on 18 th

September to discuss the Heart Foundation programs delivered under the Healthy Communities Initiative (Heartmoves and Heart Foundation Walking).

• Martha participated in one of our Heartmoves classes and provided some free merchandise for participants.

8. DEMENTIA AWARENESS HEALTHY MORNING Healthy Communities Initiative and Alzheimer's Australia NT teamed up to deliver a Healthy Ageing, Healthy Communities Morning for Dementia Awareness Week.

• The activities for the morning (27 th September) included a launch of the 'Your Brain Matters' campaign by Dr. Patricia - Miller, puzzles and games, Heartmoves class and healthy refreshments.

HEART FOUNDATION WALKING & HEALTHY BREAKFASTS • The HCI Heart Foundation Walking group is maintaining average participation

of 28 per week. On Saturday 15 th September we held a healthy breakfast after the walk

10. STRIDE FOR HEALTH WALK • Bosom Buddies NT, Prostrate Cancer Support Group, Alice Springs Walking

Running Club and Healthy Communities Initiative teamed up to run the annual Stride for Health Walk at the Olive Pink Botanical Gardens on 30 th September.

• A healthy fruit breakfast was provided after a 4km walk/run and the HCC was a guest speaker promoting to benefits of physical activity on cancer and other chronic conditions.

11. PARTICIPATION

Please Note: Participation is based on the number of people participating in each program during the month of September

Program, Target/ .axtmurn rkumbers

Aclual ParticiOtion

Nbtes

Lift for Life 1872 1872 39 classes per week —at capacity

Heartmoves 600 423 5 classes per week Heart Foundation Walking

120 49 3 groups, low, medium & high intensity

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Aquatics 840 523 7 classes per week Yoga for Breast Cancer

80 62 2 classes per week

Staff Classes 96 69 4 classes per week Total Participation 3,608 2,998

COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER — LEON TRIPP

1. PUBLIC ART • ASBUILD have been engaged to work with Elliat Rich in the construction of

the Library pathway. • Construction is due to start mid October. • An Expression of Interest (E01) advertisement will appear in the Centralian

Advocate on the Stn and 19th October calling for suitably qualified artists and community members to lodge an E01 for the design, construction and installation of Public Art at the new Waste Management Facility. E0I's will need to be received by COB 2 November.

2. CHILDCARE CENTRE EXPANSIONS • The Braitling Childcare Centre Management Committee have agreed to the

proposed expansion of their Centre to accommodate an extra 10 places for the under 2's.

• Waiting for a quote from YMCA on their proposed expansions which would accommodate a further 20 places for the under 2's. Negotiations with DEEWR have been very constructive towards receiving funding for both of these proposals.

3. YOUTH COUNCIL • The Youth Council is developing well and planning is currently underway to

provide a Facilities Program Day for participants of the Desert Knowledge Australia Youth Leadership Program. This will provide the opportunity for a new group of young people to be familiarised with the processes of Council and encourage their exit from the Leadership Program at the end of this year, into the ASTC Youth Council. This strategy ensures ongoing sustainability of the Youth Council.

4. RESETTING THE RELATIONSHIPS • The first draft of a report by the Allen Consulting Group — Stakeholder Insights

Phase 1 has been presented for discussion. This report forms part of 'the basis for establishing a Liquor Licensees Roundtable between Alice Springs Liquor Licensees and Town Camp Presidents with a view towards supporting the objectives of the Stronger Futures Legislation.

• The draft received critical input with the assistance of Dianne Bramich from the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FAHCSIA) and is back with the consultants for review.

• Negotiations are currently underway with Tangentyere Council to find the most opportune time to hold the Roundtable. This project is being funded through the Alice Springs Transformation Plan.

5. OTHER • Enterprise Agreement 2012 Negotiations • Fortnightly EA Update sessions • Resetting the Relationships meeting • Congress Research Project into Visitor Impact

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• YAG Meeting Youth Hub • Early Childhood and Childcare meeting Convention Centre DEEWR

Leon Tripp COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

2 members of the Youth Council were nominated for the role of Chairperson Alfred Lowe nominated by Rona Glynn McDonald Seconded by Caleb Maru

Rona Glynn McDonald nominated by Chantal Ezard Seconded Naomi Ingamells

CDU REPORT Attachment A

YOUTH COUNCIL NOTES/ MINUTES OF THE MEETING

ON 6th September 2012 at 4:30PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

I. ATTENDANCE:

PRESENT: Rona Glynn-McDonald Naomi I ngamelis Billie-Jo Wesley Chantal Ezard Kemy Ogendi Alfred (Alfie) Lowe Jonah Woods Caleb Maru David Dacey — NT Police Intervention Program Mayor Damien Ryan Mitch Cameron — ASTC Community Development Officer

2. MEETING:

2.1 Election of Chairperson

Mitch Cameron suggested holding a secret ballot to elect a chairperson for the Youth Council

Rona Glynn-McDonald was elected as Chairperson of the Youth Council

3. Focus of the Youth Council Youth Council discussed the focus for the Youth Council Ideas included: -Raising issues -School holiday programs

ACTION: All Youth Council Members to bring to next meeting a Vision & Mission Statement

3.1 Movie Marathon Proposal

Questions for the Manager of the Alice Springs Cinema

Cost / Choice of movies / how many cinemas, security / no pass outs, food prices / option to bring own food, times / parent drop off & pick up / movie ratings / age restrictions I target audience / promotion (posters / flyers to hand out at school)

Purpose of the Youth Council holding a Movie Marathon: - Entertain youth - Make the presence of the Youth Council known amongst the community

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ACTION: CDO Mitch Cameron to invite Manager of the Alice Springs Cinema to next meeting to

discuss possibility of a holding a Movie Marathon & the costs involved.

4. Other Business

4.1 Ice Skating Rink

Billie-Jo Wesley was opposed to the Ice Skating rink based on environmental concerns and the cost Chantal was against the Ice Skating rink as an individual but suggested that it was good for those in the community to have the opportunity

4.2 The Concert/ Bass in the Dust

Mayor Ryan asked about Youth interest in 'The Concert' and the previous acts.

Youth Council suggested they would like to have more involvement in the selection of acts for the concert. .

ACTION: Mayor Ryan to invite Chief Minister, Hon. Terry Mills & the General Manager of Major Events NT, Paul Cattermole to a future meeting of the Youth Council

5. NEXT MEETING:

Chantal Ezard will be an apology for the next meeting.

Thursday 6th September Council Chambers 4:30 pm — 5:30 pm

6. CLOSE:

Meeting Closed — 5:40 pm

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CDU REPORT - Attachment B

YOUTH COUNCIL NOTES/ MINUTES OF THE MEETING

ON 20th September 2012 at 4:30PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1. ATTENDANCE:

PRESENT: Rona Glynn-McDonald — Chairperson Naomi Ingamells Chantal Ezard Kerry Ogendi Jonah Woods Caleb Maru Rex Mooney — ASTC CEO Mitch Cameron — ASTC Community Development Officer Leon Tripp - ASTC Community & Cultural Development Manager

APOLOGIES: Billie-Jo Wesley Mayor Damien Ryan

2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:

Minutes from meeting on 6 th September 2012 Confirmed by Chantal Ezard Seconded by Caleb Maru

3. MEETING:

3.1 Update from Mitch Cameron (CDO)

'The Concert'

CDO advised YC of the website homepage/ Centralian Advocate article stating the current progress regarding 'The Concert' concept.

`Mr. Cattermole said he wanted suggestions for dates, acts and a venue from Alice

Springs residents and businesses'.

http://wvvw.majorevents.nt.gov.aultheconcert

CEO Rex Mooney clarified Treager Park's hire costs to the YC.

Discussion ensued around possible acts.

CDO suggested Australian bands may have a lower cost involved and therefore would have a greater chance of being involved in 'The Concert'

ACTION: YC members to conduct a survey at their schools on what acts, the youth would like to see at 'The Concert'

3.2 Alice Springs Cinema/ Movie Marathon Concept

Paul Daverdosky from Alice Springs Cinema notified that he will be able to attend meeting on October 4 th to discuss possibility of holding Movie Marathon.

ACTION: CDO to check if Paul can attend meeting to be held on October 11 th

3.3 Mission & Vision Statement

All.YC members in attendance read out ideas for both a vision and mission statement

The following statements were agreed upon by YC members present at the meeting:

Mission Statement Through discussion, planning and executing youth initiatives we will positively contribute to our community.

Vision Statement To empower youth through acknowledging their opinions whilst building relations with adult leaders thus creating positive perspectives of youth

3.4 Invitation to Chief Minister & NT Major Events General Manager

CDO advised YC that Mayor Ryan has submitted invitations to both the NT Chief Minister Hon. Terry Mills and NT Major Events General Manager- Mr Paul Cattermole.

Mayor Ryan stated to CDO that both were interested in attending a future YC meeting but have not at present advised on a date.

4. NEXT MEETING:

Discussion ensued on the occurrence of meetings during the school holidays.

(Meeting date changed from October 4 th to October 11 th due to school holidays)

October 11 th October 4:30 pm — 5:30 pm Council Chambers

5. CLOSE :

Meeting closed 5:40 pm

ATTACHMENT F

REPORT

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE — 15 OCTOBER 2012


AUTHOR: MANAGER IT / BUSINESS ANALYST

SUBJECT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2012

This report provides an update of current Information Technology projects, programs and events.

• EDMS upgrade has been placed on hold whilst difficulties with data conversion encountered at other councils have been resolved.

• Migration/upgrades to Library public access backend infrastructure commenced.

• Replacement desktop pc's for the Library ordered.

• Commenced work on interim enhancement of data links between Landfill & Civic Centre.

Website statistics (attached) from the public site for the month of September 2012 and preceding 12 months showing:

• Total visits.

• Total new visits.

• Landing page (page the visitor entered the site on).

Chris Dance MANAGER IT 1 BUSINESS ANALYST

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Visitors I

Metric Group

Sep 1, 2011 - Sep 30, 2012

• Visits

October 2011

January 2012

April 2012

July 2012

Visits •

New Visits

271,484

119,916 % of Total. 100.00% 4271,484)

Landing Page

% of Total: 100.00% (119,916)

Visits New Visits

1. 1 85,555 42,134

2. /events 51,060 3,623

3. /library 11,085 1,537

4. /employment/index 4,979 1,747

5. /alice-springs-community/swimniing-centre 4,745 2,381

6. falic,e-springs/climate 3,826 2,860

7. /slice-springs/history 3,354 2,563

8. /tourism/tourism 3,218 2,056

9. /slice-springs-community/indigenous 2,860 2,079

10. /a lice-springs-town-council/get-a-life 2,801 1,570

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% of visits: 100.00%

Visitors

Metric Group

• Visits

1,000

Sep 8

Sep 15

Sep 22

Sep 29

Visits

New Visits

19,966

9,542 % of Total: 100.00% (19,966)

Landing Page

% of Total: 100.00% (9,542)

Visits New Visits

1. / 5,590 2,970

2. /events 2,839 356

3. /library 575 121

4. /alice-springs/climate 504 348

5. /employment/index 434 122

6. /alice-springs-community/swimming-centre 379 159

7. /tourism/tourism 360 214

8. /alice-springs/history 317 233

9. falice-springs-community/indigenous 259 188

10. /alice-springs-community/transport 236 124

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