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MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE THIRTEENTH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY

29 JULY 2019 AT 6:00PM IN COUNCIL CHAMBER, CIVIC CENTRE, ALICE SPRINGS

1. ATTENDANCE

1.1 Opening of the Meeting by the Mayor (Chair)

The Mayor Damien Ryan declared the meeting open at 6.00pm and welcomed all present

to the meeting.

Mayor Ryan acknowledged the Central Arrernte people who are the traditional owners and

custodians of Alice Springs.

PRESENT

Mayor D. Ryan (Chair)

Councillor G. Auricht

Councillor M. Banks

Councillor J. de Brenni

Councillor M. Paterson

Councillor J. Price (Phone)

Councillor C. Satour

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Mr R. Mooney – Chief Executive Officer

Mr S. Allen – Director Technical Services

Mr S. Duke – Acting Director Corporate and Community Services

Mr E. Wlodarczyk – Acting Director Finance

Mrs. A Signor – Executive Assistant (Minutes)

2. PRAYER

Pastor Ben Matson from the Alice Springs Christian Family Centre presented the prayer

preceding the meeting.

3. APOLOGIES

Moved Councillor Paterson

Seconded Councillor Banks

CARRIED (20458)

Councillor J. Cocking – Business Commitments

Councillor E. Melky - Annual Leave

4. WELCOME TO THE GALLERY AND PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

The Mayor welcomed those present in the gallery.

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Mayor Ryan thanked the former Elected Members in the Chamber:

Former Mayor Fran Kilgariff, Former Alderman/Councillors Sandy Taylor, David Koch,

Geoff Miers, Samih Habib, Jenny Mostran, Jade Kudrenko, Meredith Campbell, Brendan

Heenan and Steve Brown.

Welcome to Janet and the Mooney family.

Mayor Ryan gave his personal thanks to Rex Mooney for his work, friendship and

professionalism.

Mayor Ryan read farewell messages for CEO Rex Mooney.

Murray Stewart Alderman June 2004 - March 2012 Deputy Mayor 2008

“For the council as a whole, the elected members and staff you provided professionalism, loyalty and stability. For Alice Springs you and your lovely wife Janet have provided your wonderful community values, to me personally great mentorship and friendship. On your last night at council may I wish you all the best for your future, I look forward to catching up with you on the streets of Alice so we can continue our chats without the work pressures and responsibilities. Well played Rex, thank you.”

Robyn Lambley

Member for Araluen

Alderman 2004 – March 2008

Deputy Mayor 2006

“I wish to pass on my regards and best wishes to Rex, given this is his last meeting with the ASTC. Rex Mooney has set the bar very high when it comes to diplomacy and competency in local government. Putting up with all those elected members (including myself) over the years, he deserves a gold medal! Rex is respected for his ability to get things done. Managing a large organisation like the ASTC is no easy feat. Apart from anything else, Rex is a great bloke. Enjoy your retirement Rex. You will be missed.”

Liz Martin

Alderman / Councillor

April 2008 - March 2017

“I'd like to say I really enjoyed my time working with you. You are one of the most resilient and patient people I know. There was many a time I felt like jumping the desk and strangling someone on your behalf. But you always smiled. I often draw on your strength. We are all so much richer for your love and dedication to our beautiful town like Alice. I am certainly richer for having had the privilege to work with you. I truly wish you and Janet a wonderful retirement.”

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John Rawnsley

Alderman 2008 - 2012

“A few years back when I reflect on his role, Rex was very much a mentor for me and I’ve

learnt significantly from the way he approaches things and the professionalism and

standards he sets for others. Of all the people I’ve worked with, he stands out for the

leadership he displays and commitment and dedication to his work and helping

others. Thank you Rex, for allowing me to learn from you and hopefully pick up a few

things. I say this with seriousness - there’s something about the confidence you exude, the

tone of voice, the thoughtfulness, the not so funny jokes, that reminds me of Barack

Obama.”

Chansey Paech

Member for Namatjira

Councillor April 2012 - August 2016

“It is with utmost respect and regard that we bid farewell, I have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to work along such a professional and committed CEO over the years. I’ve taken relief in knowing that you’ve been at the helm of our council as your commitment for our town has alway shine brightly and will always be appreciated and acknowledged.

With your leadership the council has gone on to achieved many great things for our town.

I’ll look on with much interest to see if the future CEO’s will have that amazing skill you’ve got when it comes to running citizenship day ceremonies without mispronuncing a single name, thanks you for playing such a strong role along side the council in growing and shaping me as a person. All the best to you and your beautiful family and I look forward to seeing around a great town.”

Thank you to Rex Mooney delivered from:

o Deputy Mayor Matt Paterson

o Cr Jamie de Brenni

o Cr Jacinta Price

o Former Alderman Sandy Taylor

o Former Mayor Fran Kilgariff

o Mr Dave Ives

o Former Alderman Geoff Miers

o Former Alderman Jenny Mostran

o Former Alderman Samih Habib

o Former Alderman / Town Crier Meredith Campbell

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Poem read by Meredith Campbell

“Rex, our champion CEO It’s nearly time for you to go Before you pack your office things Here are some words from she who rings: You are helpful, honest, kind You do possess a complex mind That’s full of by-laws, charges, rates And deep respect for Council mates You’ve led a team of workers bold There are myths and legends to be told Of how you wrangled Federal money To keep the Alice bright and sunny And when the populace required a swim You and Fran did dive right in To create that cement pond Of which so many are so fond Now after Wednesday, just relax You may have time to do your tax We’ll see you wandering down the Mall Doing not very much at all Cos you’ve given much to many Yes, it rhymes, go spend a penny Take your Janet out to lunch She wants flowers, buy a bunch Sing sweetly at the church on Sunday Remember you’re not working Monday Read The Advocate at your leisure The Alice News may bring you pleasure Linger at the boutique brewery You may be called to front a jury So many things are all that matters Remember to get down – In Tatters One thing’s for sure, our Rex will stay And brighten lives for many a day And so my ditty nears its close Rex, you’ve earned your sweet repose We salute our CEO You leave us with a golden glow.” 2019 The Poet Lorikeet Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

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Thank you message from Director Technical Services Scott Allen:

“Tonight is one of the last opportunities for staff to acknowledge the outgoing CEO, Mr Rex

Mooney. Tonight is your 365th Council meeting during your time as CEO at the Alice

Springs Town Council. For 16.5 years or 6052 days as of 31 July 2019, Rex has been the

corner stone of this organisation. Many words have been spoken in regards to Rex but for

the staff of the Alice Springs Town Council, one word reigns supreme, stability.

Rex, from the staff at Council, thank you for all of your efforts over the past 16.5 years.

There has been good and bad times, laughter and crying, achievements and setbacks,

pro’s and con’s, spread sheets vs meetings books, gold stars, fun times and times where

decisions need to be made and were. Your continued acknowledgement of staff during your

tenure is appreciated. Your words ring true that while we are not public servants, we are

here to serve the public.

You have always described us as the silent service. You are always proud of the fact that

Council completes its work before, during and after events all the while knowing that the

community is potentially unaware of the service delivery by as you call them, the silent

service. Service delivery for not only events, but the delivery of the essential services for

the community on a daily basis. Masters Games, AFL Match, BBL matches, Anzac Day and

many others are all examples of this.

Staff were asked to make a one word comment about your role as CEO and the following

words were offered:

• LOYAL

• GENTLEMAN

• PROFESSIONAL

• SUPPORTIVE

• LEADER

• APPROACHABLE

• FRIENDSHIP

• EMPATHY

• UNASSUMING

• THOROUGH

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• TRADITIONAL

• UNDERSTANDING

• WISE

• GUIDANCE

• FISCAL

• CALM

• DILIGENCE

• INTEGRITY

• CAUTIOUS

• METICULOUS

No one is irreplaceable but some are harder to replace than others. You certainly fit into the

harder to replace than others category. One of the most important components of when you

leave a job is how you will be judged. There is no doubt that you have made the Alice

Springs Town Council and the community of Alice Springs a better place to work and live

in.

Rex, on a personal level, thank you for everything you have done for me and my family.

From the community, thanks for everything and all the best with your future endeavors. On

behalf of the Directors, Executive Assistants, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders,

Council Officer and Council Employees, thank you for everything you have done for us

Thanks Rex.”

Rex Mooney responded to the messages delivered in the Chamber.

Rex Mooney received a standing ovation from the Gallery.

4.1 Mr Russell North - Library

- Concern about the groups of youth in the Library and an incident last Friday.

Response from Acting Director Corporate and Community Services Simon

Duke.

- Public Toilet in carpark near Yeperenye has been closed for some time. Rex

Mooney advised that one restroom has been closed due to the sourcing of parts.

Deputy Mayor Paterson left the Chamber at 6.41pm

Deputy Mayor Paterson returned to the Chamber at 6.43pm.

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5. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

Nil

6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

6.1 Minutes of the Ordinary Open Meeting of the Council held on Monday 24 June 2019

Moved Councillor de Brenni

Seconded Councillor Satour

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held Monday 24 June 2019

be confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of those meetings.

CARRIED (20459)

6.2 Business Arising from the Minutes

Nil

7. MAYORAL REPORTS AND MINUTES

7.1 Mayor’s Report

Report No. 120/19cncl

Moved Councillor Banks

Seconded Councillor Auricht

That the Mayor’s Report be received.

CARRIED (20460)

7.2 Business arising from the Report

Nil

8. COUNCILLOR REPORTS

Councillor Satour

Met obligations to Council for the month.

Thank you to CEO Rex Mooney.

Councillor Paterson

Launch of Child Friendly Alice on behalf of Mayor Ryan

Youth Action Group Meeting

Rough Riders Georgina Landy

Council workshops

Standing Committee Meetings

Jim McConville Public Information Session

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Risk and Audit Committee Meeting

Development Committee Meeting

Media Commitments – Centralian Advocate, ABC Radio and Alice Springs News Online

Opening of the new BBQ facility at ASALC

Public Information Session Ilparpa Road

Alice Springs Show

AFL Match - Demons and Eagles

Councillor Auricht


Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting

Alice Springs Show

Alice Springs Forum Local Government changes

Standing Committee Meeting

Phoney Film Festival



Seniors Coordinating Committee Meeting

Council Forum

Councillor Banks

Met formal obligations to Council for this month

Thank you to the ASTC staff that worked at the Staff Stall.

Thank you to CEO Rex Mooney for his support and professionalism.

Councillor Price


Standing Committees Meeting

Council Forum

Territory Day Citizenship Ceremony

Proposed National Art Gallery Meeting

Territory Day Celebrations

NT Thunder v Casey Demons Match

AFL Match Demons and Eagles

Opening address for the 2019 Empowering Change National Indigenous Women’s and Men’s

Conference

Alice Springs Show

ABC Program - The Drum

Councillor de Brenni

Ordinary Council Meeting


Development Consent Authority

Regional Economic Development Committee

Seniors Coordinating Committee

Council Forum

Tourism, Events and Promotions Committee

Beanie Festival

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NT Government Industrial Land Release

Alice Springs Show Stall

Smart Skips Launch

Advocate Arts Award

Alice Arts Foundation Monthly Meeting



Interview with Alex Barwick

Interview with the Centralian Advocate

Risk and Audit Committee Meeting

Todd Mall Markets

Public Information Session Jim McConville Oval

Public Information Session Ilparpa Road

Parks Advisory Committee Meeting

Local Jobs Fund Information Session

Meeting with Chamber of Commerce – Truck Hall of Fame

9. ORDERS OF THE DAY

9.1 That Elected Members and Officers provide notification of matters to be raised in

General Business.

9.2 Cr de Brenni – Tourism, Events and Promotions Committee – CBD Walls

9.3 Cr Banks – Methane Capture Waste

Floating Solar Farm

Red Tails Pink Tails / Right Tracks

No Go Zones

Library Security

9.4 Cr Paterson – Albrecht Oval

10. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS

10.1 Mr David Batic and Mr Stuart Ord – FABalice Committee

FABalice Festival 2019

Dates set for 6 - 8 March 2020 for the FABalice Festival

11. MEMORIALS

11.1 Robert John (Bob) Corby

Mayor Damien Ryan read the Obituary for Bob (Robert John) Corby:

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“OBITUARY

BOB (Robert John) CORBY

A VERSATILE MAN, MANAGER, ROTARIAN, BON VIVANT, POET, FAMILY MAN

Bob Corby, with wife Libby and Son, John arrived in Alice Springs from Perth in 1988 – the Bi-

Centennial Year.

Bob was appointed as the inaugural Airport Manager for Australian Airlines, and was then

appointed Regional Manager later that year.

During his tenure with Australian Airlines, Bob successfully oversaw the ‘re-branding’ to Qantas

Airways. Also (and in his spare time!!!) he also undertook a mature age ‘Business Administration’

Degree at the University of Queensland from 1989 – 1992, this sponsored by the Airline.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Bob immediately embraced his new home with vigour.

With boundless effort, energy and enthusiasm, Bob soon became an active Member of the Rotary

Club of Stuart, a Past President and enduring Committeeman.

As a Rotarian, Bob was honoured as a ‘Paul Harris Fellow’ which is bestowed ‘in exceptional

cases for meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals’.

As a returned ‘Vietnam Vet’, Bob actively embraced the local RSL Branch/Club. Soon becoming a

Committeeman, Bob was also most active with the Vietnam Veterans Association; this also under

the ‘RSL Umbrella’.

As a “highly respected” and active RSL Member, Bob exuded a warm empathy and understanding

towards his fellow Members and returned Servicemen. During (sometimes) contentious

discussions, Bob’s ‘balanced overviews’ was always well-considered and therefore, well-heeded

by the Meeting Forum.

Deservedly, in 1993, Bob was recognised as the ‘Citizen of the Year’ on Australia Day by the Alice

Springs Community. A fantastic recognition, particularly after only arriving ‘to town’ some 5 years

earlier!!!

In 1996, Bob resigned from Qantas to join the Northern Territory Government as Assistant

Secretary for the Department of Asian Relations, Trade and Industry.

He then transferred to the Department of the Chief Minister in 1998 as Executive Officer and

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Project Officer for the ‘Alice in 10’ projects, and then finally transferred to the Department of Sport

and Recreation as ‘Regional Manager’ in November 2000.

Bob was appointed Manager of the Alice Springs Masters Games in November 2001.

This position allowed Bob to utilise both his professional and personal skills, along with his

unbridled energy and enthusiasm, which greatly influenced a successful ‘re-birth’ of the Masters

Games.

His enduring legacy is still reflected in the continued success of this great bi-annual event.

From 2000 – 2004, Bob was elected as an Alderman in the 9th Alice Springs Town Council.

Bob is well remembered as an active, thoughtful, and professional contributor, and is still held in

the highest of esteem by those who served with him at Council.

Somehow, during this fruitful period in Bob’s life, he was also able to turn his ‘hand to prose’.

Talk about ‘time management’ skills!!!

His works ‘Red Centre Recitals – Verse from the Heart’ was published in 2000. Benefiting the

Royal Flying Doctor Service, Rotary International, and other Alice Springs Charities, Bob’s poems

featured a number of local Characters including Chris Turner (Turner of the Bar), Peter Hoey

(Rotary Hoey) and the ‘Krafty Cobber’. It also featured ‘prose’ relating to such local events

including the ‘Henley on Todd’, the Finke Desert Race, and ‘ANZAC Hill Dawn’.

And a sell-out it was!!!

Notwithstanding Bob’s huge time commitments towards the Alice Springs Community, he saved

his ‘best work’ for his Family.

His enduring love for Libby (clearly reciprocated) and John showed no bounds.

Libby, the ‘behind the scenes’ mentor and (as required) ‘Advisor’ has forever been Bob’s greatest

supporter.

After a ‘whirlwind’ 17 years in the Centre, and after much Family deliberation, the ‘Corby Tribe’

finally succumbed to the ‘Call of the Salt Water’.

There was little chance of a “Let’s just ride off into the sunset” last chapter.

There was a demanding ‘farewell circuit’, at the request of many respectful organisations and

individuals, all wishing to acknowledge, give thanks, and “say Goodbye for now” to the ‘Corby

Tribe’ in huge fashion.

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Bob and Libby settled for a period of time at ‘Two Rocks’, north of Perth before ultimately

relocating to suburban Perth where Bob returned to his true home.

Bob was born on 21 October 1946 and, after a brief battle with Cancer, passed away at his home

in Perth on 6 July 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

His final farewell was held on Tuesday 16 July.

Vale Bob Corby, a truly GREAT Central Australian.

Contributions from Libby Corby, ‘Rotary Hoey’ and the ‘Krafty Cobber’.”

A minutes silence was observed by the Chamber.

12. NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Nil

13. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES – RECOMMENDATIONS

13.1 Finance Committee

13.1.1 Minutes of the Open Section of the Finance Committee Meeting held 11 June 2019

(Item 4.1)

Moved Mayor Ryan

Seconded Councillor de Brenni

That the minutes of the Open Section of the Finance Committee meeting held on 11

June 2019 be taken as read and confirmed as a true and correct record of the

proceedings of that meeting.

(5410 f)

CARRIED (20461)

13.1.2 Financial Reports

Report No. 116/19f (A/DF)

This report includes the following financial information:

Income & Expenditure Statement

Balance Sheet

Cash Reserves and Cash Analysis Reconciliation

Key Financial Performance Ratios

Monthly Payments Listing (EFT & Cheque) including utilities spreadsheet

Debtors Analysis

Investments report

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Grants Schedule

Income & Expenditure by Goal

Regional Waste Management Facility Income & Expenditure

Aquatic & Leisure Centre Income & Expenditure

IT report

This report shows that Council is in a sound budgetary position as at 30 June 2019.

Moved Mayor Ryan


That this report be noted.

(5411 f)

CARRIED (20462)

13.2 Corporate and Community Services Committee

13.2.1 Minutes from the Corporate and Community Services Committee meeting held 11 June 2019 (Agenda Item 4.1)



That the minutes of the Open Section of the Corporate and Community Services

Committee meeting held 11 June 2019 be taken as read and confirmed as a true and

correct record of the proceedings of that meeting.

(6540 ccs)

CARRIED(20463)

13.2.2 Corporate and Community Services Directorate Update (Agenda Item 9.1)

Report No. 95/19 ccs (DCCS)

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

programs and events.



That the report be received and noted.

(6541 ccs)

CARRIED(20464)

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13.2.3 LGANT Call for Policy and Action Motions (Agenda Item 9.2)

Report No. 114/19ccs (A/DCCS)

This report advises Council of LGANT calling for Policy and Action motions to be

forwarded in readiness for the LGANT November General or monthly Executive meetings.



That the report be received and any Council sanctioned actions be identified.

(6542 ccs)

CARRIED(20465)

13.2.4 Northern Territory Local Government Act Submission (Agenda Item 9.3)

Report No. 117/19ccs (A/DCCS)

The NT Government Department of Local Government, Housing and Community

Development is calling for submissions from councils and other stakeholders regarding

the drafting of an updated Northern Territory Local Government Act. Submissions are due

on Thursday 18 July, 2019 with no extensions being granted.

This report outlines the process taken to date by Council to create a submission, detailing

content agreed upon at a special forum held on Monday 8 July 2019. This forms the basis

of the Alice Spring Town Council submission to the drafting process for the new Bill.



That the content of the Alice Springs Town Council Local Government Act

submission as detailed in this report in Attachment A be endorsed unanimously to

enable submission by Thursday 18 July 2019.

(6543 ccs)

CARRIED(20466)

13.2.5 Minutes and Recommendations from the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Committee meeting held 17 May 2019 (Agenda Item 10.1)



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That the minutes of the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre Committee meeting

held 17 May 2019 be received and recommendations adopted. (6544 ccs)

CARRIED(20467)

13.2.6 Minutes and Recommendations from the Public Art Advisory Committee meeting 5 June

2019 (Agenda Item 10.2)



That the minutes of the Public Art Advisory Committee meeting 5 June 2019 be

received and recommendations adopted. (6545 ccs)

CARRIED(20468)

13.2.7 TIO Traeger Park Oval Wall (Agenda Item 10.1.1)



That Council call for Expressions of Interest to paint the TIO Traeger Park wall in a

sports theme, celebrating the diversity of sports played by men and women in Alice

Springs. (6546 ccs)

CARRIED(20469)

13.2.8 Minutes and Recommendations from the Seniors Coordinating Committee meeting 19 June




That the minutes of the Seniors Coordinating Committee meeting 19 June 2019 be


CARRIED(20470)

13.2.9 Minutes and Recommendations from the Tourism, Events and Promotions Committee

meeting 27 June 2019 (Agenda Item 10.4)



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That the minutes of the Tourism, Events and Promotions Committee meeting 27 June

2019 be received and recommendations adopted. (6548 ccs)

CARRIED(20471)

13.2.10 Sponsorship Application – 2019 Rotary Henley on Todd Regatta (Agenda Item 10.4.1)

Rotary Henley on Todd Inc. is seeking $19,596 towards the purchase of four large

inflatable wheels that will be used as part of the ‘Tour D Todd’ event. These will be a

replacement for the older metal style wheels that have been used for a number of years.

Following discussion at the last meeting, the Committee agreed that more information

should be sought from Rotary Henley on Todd Inc., regarding the equipment requested in

terms of durability/longevity of the product.

The Manager Community and Cultural Development reported that Kate Walsh,

Community Projects and Events Officer, contacted the product sales representative and

was given the following advice:

The inflatable wheels come with a six-month warranty only. Any manufacturer/factory issues can be returned within six months. Options to extend the warranty for twelve months would be approximately $220 per wheel. If there are any issues outside of the warranty, the company can fix, send back to the factory at their own costs, repairs will be charged.

Longevity of the product depends on the amount of use. If stored correctly and diligent on moving them, i.e. no dragging, could last up to three years.

Recommended surfaces – grass that is being swept and sticks and stones removed. Not to be used on concrete, asphalt or stones.

Following discussion, the Committee agreed not to support the application as it is not

suitable for the purpose.



That Council do not support the application from Rotary Henley on Todd Inc. for the

purchase of four large inflatable wheels that will be used as part of the ‘Tour D

Todd’ event. (6549 ccs)

CARRIED(20472)

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13.2.11 Sponsorship Application – Redback MTB Race and Run Larapinta Stage Race (Agenda

Item 10.4.2)

Rapid Ascent Pty Ltd is seeking $5,000 financial support to assist in the marketing and

advertising of Redback MTB Race and Run Larapinta Race to be held 22 to 25 August

2019 and 16 to 19 August 2019, respectively. Both events attract approx. 85% to 95% of

competitors from outside Alice Springs area so both events have a significant economic

impact on the town and competitors and family/friends average a stay of five to six nights

in Alice.

The Committee discussed the application and agreed to support it.



That Council support the application from Rapid Ascent Pty Ltd to the value of

$5,000 to assist in the marketing and advertising of Redback MTB Race and Run

Larapinta Race to be held 22 to 25 August 2019 and 16 to 19 August 2019,

respectively. (6550 ccs)

CARRIED(20473)

13.2.12 Sponsorship Application – Rainbow Dust (Agenda Item 10.4.3)

Thomas O’Connell is seeking sponsorship of $5,000 for the Rainbow Dust event

celebrating the LGBTQ+ community of Alice Springs to take place on Saturday, 31 August

2019 at the Pioneer’s Football Club. The money will be spent on major items such as

security ($2,550), staging through CAAMA ($1,300), venue hire ($750) and partial

payment of performers ($400).

Mayor Ryan advised that this group applied for Community Development Grant earlier in

the year and was not supported at that time.

Discussion ensued about the application. The Committee considered the application and

agreed not to support the request.



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That Council do not support the application for the Rainbow Dust event. (6551 ccs)

CARRIED(20474)

13.2.13 Minutes and Recommendations from the Youth Action Group Committee meeting 26 June




That the minutes of the Youth Action Group Committee meeting 26 June 2019 be


CARRIED(20475)

13.2.14 Minutes and Recommendations from the Public Art Advisory Committee meeting 3 July 2019

(Agenda Item 10.6)



That the minutes of the Public Art Advisory Committee meeting 3 July 2019 be


CARRIED(20476)

13.2.15 Public Art Entrance – Todd Mall Expression of Interest (Agenda Item 21.1.1)

(Item transferred from Item 4.4)

(Item transferred from Agenda Item 24.2.4)

Submissions, and responses to questions, have been sent to committee members to review

before the July meeting.

Discussion ensued on:

The two designs have strengths and merits

Collaborative approach from both designers to incorporate the two designs

Funding opportunity from Visitor Enhancement Grant Program to further develop a concept design

The tree design has option to be a smart tree

Smart tree in the Mall will enhance the area if placed in a suitable location

Declutter the front of the Mall including removing the windmill

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Following discussion and consideration on the two designs, the Committee agreed to

accept the application from Sue Dugdale and Associates.



That the Expression of Interest for the South Mall Entry Signage from Sue Dugdale

and Associates be accepted and advanced to the next stage of design development

and that a final design with costings be forwarded to the Public Art Advisory

Committee. (6557 ccs)

CARRIED(20495)

13.2.16 Shanahan Park Transformer Box (Item 21.1.2)

(Item transferred from Agenda Item 4.5)

(Item transferred from Agenda Item24.2.5)

The Expression of Interest (EOI) closed 1 July 2019. One EOI submission was received

from Danny Sgro, a local Central Australian artist and the Curriculum Coordinator at the

Gap Youth and Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation.

Danny Sgro would like to involve five to ten young people and youth from The Gap Youth

Centre in the painting of the Shanahan Park transformer box project. The design is of

kangaroo grass, which is plentiful in Central Australia.

The cost for the artwork to be placed on the Shanahan Park transformer box is $2,600.


Seconded Councillor Banks

That Council accepts the Expression of Interest from Danny Sgro of the Gap Youth

Centre to paint the Shanahan Park transformer box.

(6558 ccs)

CARRIED(20496)

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13.3 Technical Services Committee

13.3.1 Minutes of Open Technical Services meeting held 11 June 2019 (Agenda Item 4.1)

Moved Councillor Auricht

Seconded Councillor Price

That the minutes of the Open Section of the Technical Services meeting held on 11

June 2019 be taken as read and confirmed as a true and correct record of the

proceedings of that meeting.

(4567 ts)

CARRIED(20477)

13.3.2 Directorate Update (Agenda Item 9.1)

Report No: 111/19ts (DTS)

This report provides an update of current Technical Services projects, programs and

events.



That the Technical Services Directorate Update report be received and noted.

(4568 ts)

CARRIED(20478)

13.3.3 Minutes – Parks Advisory Committee – 25 June 2019 (Agenda Item 10.1)



That the minutes of the Parks Advisory Committee Meeting held on 25 June 2019 be

received and recommendations adopted.

(4569 ts)

CARRIED(20479)

13.3.4 Smart Bins – Quotes Tabled (Agenda Item 10.1.1)



That Council install a Yindi 240Ltr Smart Bin on the Flynn Church Lawns for a trial

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(4570 ts)

CARRIED(20480)

13.3.5 Minutes – Sport Facility Advisory Committee Meeting – 27 June 2019 (Agenda Item 10.2)



That the minutes of the Sport Facility Advisory Committee Meeting held on 27 June

2019 be received and recommendations adopted.

(4571 ts)

CARRIED(20481)

13.3.6 Review of Sport Facility Advisory Committee - Terms of Appointments (Agenda Item

10.2.1)



That given the overarching position of Council to review all Committees: 1. SFAC endorse an extension of membership through to 30 September 2019 for

SFAC members whose membership expires/d in September 2018, and June 2019 to enable the Manager Governance to undertake a review of Terms of Reference for all Council Committees, and

2. SFAC go to expressions of interest once the review is completed

(4572 ts)

CARRIED(20482)

13.3.7 Council Protocol – Dialling in to Confidential SFAC Meeting (Agenda Item 10.2.2)



That the SFAC Committee support Mayor Ryan attending the Confidential SFAC

Meeting for Thursday 27 June via phone.

(4573 ts)

CARRIED(20483)

13.3.8 Minutes – Development Committee (Agenda Item 10.3)



That the minutes of the Development Committee Meeting held on 1 July 2019 be

received.

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(4574 ts)

CARRIED(20484)

13.3.9 CCTV Cameras Tender (Agenda Item 20.1) Report No. 112/19ts (DTS)

(Item transferred from Agenda Item 24.3.2) This report details the retendering process and the preferred supplier to service the CCTV

installation at various council facilities.



A. That Council approve awarding the tender to Optimal Security based on value,

capacity and local support and necessary documentation be signed under

Council seal, and

B. That resolution number 20284

“That Council awards the tender of CCTV Camera installations at Council

Facilities to Optimal Security”

endorsed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held 25 March 2019 be hereby

rescinded.

(4576 ts)

CARRIED(20498)

UNANIMOUS

13.3.10 Confidential Minutes – Sport Facility Advisory Committee (Agenda Item 21.1) (Item transferred from Agenda Item 24.3.3)



That the Confidential minutes of the Sport Facility Advisory Committee Meeting held

on 27 June 2019 be received and recommendations adopted

(4577 ts)

CARRIED(20499)

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13.3.11 Alice Springs Basketball Association – Installation of Sliding Doors (Agenda Item 21.1.1) Report No. 91/19ts (DTS)

(Item transferred from Agenda Item 24.3.4) Moved Councillor Auricht


That SFAC support the replacement of doors at the basketball stadium to automatic

sliding doors, as requested, funded through SFAC (4578 ts)

CARRIED(20500)



That SFAC support $25,000 being spent from SFAC funds for the installation of

automatic sliding doors at the Basketball Stadium

(4579 ts)

CARRIED(20501)

13.3.12 AFL / Cricket – Installation of New Scoreboard at Albrecht Oval (Agenda Item 21.1.2)

(Item transferred from Agenda Item 24.3.5) Moved Councillor Auricht


That SFAC support the installation of a new scoreboard at Albrecht Oval, with a

report to follow from the Director Technical Services to Council

(4580 ts)

CARRIED(20502) 13.3.13 Indigenous Community Television – Fibre Cabling Proposal, Traeger Park Oval (Agenda

Item 21.1.3) (Item transferred from Agenda Item 24.3.6)

That SFAC support the installation of Fibre Cabling at Traeger Park Oval with funds

to be sourced from Operational budget lines

(4581 ts)

LOST


Seconded Councillor Paterson

That Council support the installation of Fibre Cabling at Traeger Park Oval to be

funded through SFAC and payment is subject to the satisfaction of the Director

Technical Services

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(4582 ts)

CARRIED(20503)

UNANIMOUS

It is the Council’s understanding that the work has not yet been completed.

Director Technical Services Scott Allen to follow up as media release advises that work has

commenced. Will bring back a report to Council if the work has already been completed.

Council to advise Tuesday 30 July ICTV of outcome from meeting and request that press

release is re-done.

13.3.14 Director Technical Services – Ilparpa Road Stage 1 – Exact Contracting (Agenda Item

21.5) (Item transferred from Agenda Item 24.3.8)



1. That Council sign the Exact Contracting contract for Ilparpa Road Stage 1

construction under Council seal

2. That the item be moved from Open to Confidential

(4584 ts)

CARRIED(20505)

UNANIMOUS

Subsequent information confirmed this item had been moved from Confidential to Open at

the Ordinary Council Meeting held 24 June 2019. Council resolution #20454.

14. REPORTS OF OFFICERS

14.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

14.1.1 CEO Report

Report No. 121/19cncl


Seconded Councillor Auricht

That this report be received and noted.

CARRIED (20485)

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14.2 DIRECTOR FINANCE

Nil

14.3 DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

14.3.1 LGANT Policy Statement Updates

Report No. 123/19 cncl

Moved Councillor Paterson


Tuesday 30 July, 10am to 2pm – Phone call with the Department of Local Government

other Councils to discuss changes to the Local Government Act.

That the LGANT Policy Statement Updates report be received and Council provide

direction.

(NOTED)

Mayor Ryan declared a conflict of interest as a member of the Heritage Council and left the Chamber

at 7.22pm.

Cr de Brenni declared a conflict of interest as his brother in-law made the application for Heritage

Listing and left the Chamber at 7.22pm.

Deputy Mayor Paterson took the Chair.

14.4 DIRECTOR TECHNICAL SERVICES

14.4.1 Heritage Listing of Anzac Oval

Report No. 118/19 cncl



That Council provides direction on the Heritage Listing of Anzac Oval.

CARRIED (20486)

Response from Council required by the 8th of August 2019.

CEO Rex Mooney advised that would be reasonable of Council to request an extension on

the response until the end of August, report to come back to the next Standing Committee

Meeting by the Director Technical Services.



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That a report be raised at the next Committee Meeting and that Council seek an

extension to reply to the Heritage Council.

CARRIED (20487)

Councillor price left the meeting at 7.28pm

Mayor Ryan returned to the Chamber at 7.28pm.

Cr de Brenni returned to the Chamber at 7.28pm.

15. QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

NIL

16. GENERAL BUSINESS

16.2 Cr de Brenni – TEP – CBD Walls

Red Hot Arts Wall painting was a three year commitment from the NT Government.

Cr de Brenni asked if the CEO could write to the NT Government to question why the

funding has not been continued for a second year.

That the CEO to write to NT Government to question the continuation of funding.

16.3 Cr Banks – Methane Capture Waste

Cr Banks met with Cr Andrew Arthur from Darwin Council. Darwin has landfill gas capture.

Director Technical Services Scott Allen to research and see if there are future opportunities

for Alice Springs Town Council, to be taken to the next RWMF meeting.

16.4 Cr Banks – Floating Solar Farm

Lismore City Council has just come online with this on their waste ponds.

Director Technical Services Scott Allen to take to the next RWMF Meeting and he will also

need to raise with Power and Water.

16.5 Cr Banks - Red Tails Pink Tails / Right Tracks

Cr Banks asked what we can do as a Council to support the program with a space to train.

Mayor Ryan referenced a previous deputation from Mr Clarke and Mr McAdam.

Correspondence sent to the Prime Minister requesting support for the Right Tracks

Program and Council has offered its on-going support to the program.

Cr Banks would like to see Council explore further ways that the program can be supported

in the short term to provide Right Tracks with a training ground.

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Director Technical Services Scott Allen to revert back to Council with a report/booking

program as it currently stands from the Sports Officer as the grounds are currently being

used to capacity.

Cr Paterson left the Chamber at 7.45pm.

Cr Paterson returned to the Chamber at 7.47pm.

16.6 Cr Banks – No Go Zones

Last week the NT Government announced the No Go Zones for the hydraulic fracturing of

shale gas in the Northern Territory. Cr Banks expressed her disappointment that the NT

Government has not engaged with Alice Springs Town Council on this issue.

16.7 Cr Banks - Library security

Would like more details about the Indigenous Liaison Officer and the role they are playing

in the Library. The Acting Director Corporate and Community Services Simon Duke to

follow up.

16.8 Cr Paterson – Albrecht Oval

Discussed the condition that Albrecht Oval was left in after the sporting match yesterday.

Depot staff cleaned first thing this morning.

Council have invited CAFL to a meeting to discuss the standards going forward.

17. MATTERS FOR MEDIA ATTENTION

Media matters will be covered via the media attendance at this meeting.

18. NEXT MEETING: Monday 26 August 2019 at 6.00pm

19. ADJOURNMENT OF OPEN MEETING

Deputy Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7.56 pm.

The Council stands adjourned and resumes in the Confidential Section.

The meeting adjourned at 7.56pm.

Confirmed on _____________________________________

CHAIRPERSON____________________________________

Date ____________________________________________

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