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Balranald Shire Council

Agenda – Ordinary Meeting – 19th May 2015. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This is of the Business Paper of the Ordinary Monthly Meeting of Balranald Shire Council held in the Council Chambers Market Street Balranald on Tuesday 19th May 2015.

PRESENT:

APOLOGIES: Cr K Barnes

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Calendar of Events May - June

May

26 Community Safety Precinct Meeting

27 Region 3 Meeting @ Theatre

June

1 Retirement Hostel Committee Meeting

2 Euston Beautification Committee Meeting

2 Tourism Committee Meeting

3 Balranald Beautification Committee Meeting

4 Caravan Park Committee Meeting

14-17 National General Assembly in Canberra

24 Council Meeting




CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Amendment to Minutes: Adjust minutes accordingly to reflect the apology for Cr Mannix. Cr Jeff Mannix notified Mayor (Cr Byron) by text message on Tuesday 21st April 2015 that he would be an apology for Council Meeting. Mayor did not receive this message until Thursday 23rd April. Recommendation: That: “The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 21st April 2015 copies having previously been circulated to each Councillor be taken as read and confirmed with the amendment to apologies to reflect Cr Mannix as an apology”.

PRESENTATION/DELEGATIONS Presentation from Iluka representatives – project update of Iluka mines.

MAYORAL MINUTE/REPORT

COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR ADOPTION

COMMITTEE & OTHER REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

DELEGATES REPORTS

NOTICES OF MOTION/RESCISSION




GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORTS (Incorporating all Staff Reports) Corporate and Community Development Division

C - 1 STATEMENT OF FUNDS File number: 85 Reporting Officer: Elizabeth White Director of Corporate and Community Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Six: Our Leadership – a community that values and fosters leadership, lifelong learning, innovation and good governance

Officer Recommendation: For information

Purpose of Report Funds Report for the Month Ending 30th April 2015

Investment Held: Bankwest 500,000

Bendigo 1,000,000 NAB 1,000,000 Westpac 1,500,000

4,000,000

FUNDS HELD Investment Bank Combined Restricted Balance General 2,400,000 -481 2,399,519 909,992 1,489,527 DWM 0 77,762 77,762 28,000 49,762 Water 100,000 269,196 369,196 91,585 277,611 Sewer 1,500,000 329,213 1,829,213 1,619,979 209,234

Total 4,000,000 675,691 4,675,691 2,649,556 2,026,135




Report All investments shown have been made in accordance with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, the regulations and council’s investment policy.

Bank Reconciliation Balance B/F From Previous Month

1,156,035

ADD Receipts for Month: Caravan Park

53,755 DA

1,461

Debtors

17,618 Discovery Centre

6,001

Hostel

81,114 Interest

807

Other

1,215 Rates & Water

35,827

Rent

700 RMS [Agency Fees]

3,965

Grant

1,353 Workers Comp

4,897

208,713 LESS Payments for the Month:

Admin

-6,659 Bank Fees

-951

BAS

-52,134 Capital Purchases

-10,000

Caravan Park

-32,932 Communication

-2,540

Contractors

-22,000 Discovery Centre

-5,679

Elected Members

-11,286 Emergency Services

-41,316

Freight

-4,224 Fuel

-13,040

Hostel

-17,293 Lease

-19,677

Other

-24,345 Payroll

-255,009

Parks & Gardens

-3,600 Postage

-1,213

Power

-1,487 Printing & Stationary

-3,973

R&M

-38,235 Roads

-105,161

Water

-16,301 -689,058

Cash Book Balance as at End of Month

675,691

Less Outstanding Deposits as at end of Month

-103,104

Plus Unpresented Cheques as at end of Month

141,686

Bank Balance as at End of Month

714,273




ITEM C – 2 QUARTLERLY BUDGET REVIEW STATEMENT File number: 085 Reporting Officer: Director of Corporate & Community Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 6: Our Leadership 6.3.2 – Provide good governance, prudent financial management and effective support services for all its activities.

Officer Recommendation: That Council note the quarterly budget review.

Purpose of Report The purpose of this report is twofold: 1. To review actual performance against budget for the nine months of

the 2014/15 financial year up to 31 March 2015. 2. To adjust the budget in response to changes in the financial landscape and changes to Council’s corporate goals. Report The Projected Year End Result has been adjusted to allow for carry forward items, first quarter adjustments and second quarter adjustments. These changes have been shown in the Recommended Changes Column. The items to be carried forward and the first & second quarter changes have already been approved by Council at previous meetings. The third quarter changes are shown in a separate column and discussed below and need to be approved at this meeting. The figures in the Projected Year End Result Column are the estimate of income/spending at the end of the financial year. It is the sum of the originally adopted budget for 14/15, plus items carried forward from 13/14, plus or minus adjustments made at the first, second and third quarterly reviews. Refer to the detailed statement provided under separate cover.

The following statement is made in accordance with Clause 203(2) of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2005.




It is my opinion that the Quarterly Budget Review Statement for Balranald Shire Council for the quarter ended 31/03/15 indicates that Council’s projected financial position at 30/6/15 will be satisfactory at year end, having regard to the projected estimates of income and expenditure and the original budgeted income and expenditure. Attachments Separate review document enclosed.




C – 3 INTEGRATED PLANNING & REPORTING (IPR) ADOPTION OF DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN 2015/2016

File number: 156 Reporting Officer: Director of Corporate & Community Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 6: Our Leadership 6.3.2 – Provide good Governance, prudent financial management and effective support services for all its activities.

Officer Recommendation:

That Councils DRAFT Operational Plan is placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days commencing 21st May 2015 in accordance with Section 405 (1) - (6 of the NSW Local Government Act 1993.

Purpose of Report To present Councils 2015/2016 Draft Operational Plan. Report The Operational Plan, including the draft budget and Revenue Policy is an annual plan that must be adopted by Council before the beginning of each financial year. The plan outlines the activities to be undertaken in that year as part of the Delivery Program (4 year plan). The Draft Operational Plan must be placed on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days to invite public comment. Any submissions received must be considered by Council before the final program is adopted. Councillors will have further opportunity to comment on the Draft documents during the public exhibition period up to the 17th June, although, Councillors are encouraged to put forward their comments well prior to this deadline. A copy of the Draft Operational Plan is provided under separate cover.

Financial Implication As per Draft Documents

Legislative Implication NSW Local Government Act 1993 Sec. 405 (1) – (6)

Policy Implication Nil

Attachments Draft Operational Plan 2015/ 2016 (Separate)




C – 4 TOURISM REPORT - APRIL 2015 File number: 771B Reporting Officer: Director of Corporate & Community Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 3: Our Economy – 3.2.1 Tourism

Officer Recommendation: That Council accept the April Tourism report for information

Purpose of Report To provide Council with a progress report on Tourism. Report Attached to this report is the Tourism Monthly Reporting Dashboard for the month of April 2015. The following is a summary of the Statistics provided in this report;

Walk-In increased by 141.8% compared to April 2014 and increased by 27.4% compared to last month. As per last month’s figures, the largest percentage of visitors is coming from within NSW. The largest percentage of interstate visitors was from Tasmania, followed by Western. International visitors made up 6% of visitors, with highest numbers coming from Netherlands, followed by the New Zealand, Canada, USA and Germany. Income increased by 147.65% compared to March 2014 and increased by 47% compared to last month. Most popular merchandise – Frog Figurines was the largest seller, followed by Oils & Dressings, Balranald Post Cards, Construction Post Cards and Pistachios. Social Media continues to be a popular and valuable marketing medium with both the Council Facebook page and the Balranald Discovery Centre Facebook pages topping the 1127 LIKES mark over the month of April.

Financial Implication Nil

Legislative Implication Nil


Attachments Tourism Monthly Reporting Dashboard




Infrastructure and Development Reports

Item I - 1 MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

File number: 726 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – John Stevenson

Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 – Our Infrastructure 5.3 Undertake key transport improvements

Officer Recommendation: That the report be noted.

Purpose of Report To provide Council with a progress report on works, since the March meeting. Report

1. Road Maintenance During recent wet weather both construction crews carried out maintenance grading on local and regional roads in the vicinity of their construction works. Ivanhoe Rd and Benanee Rd both received targeted maintenance grading. 2. Roads to Recovery Program Euston – Prungle Road The project involves formation earthworks, gravel construction, new drains and a bitumen seal, 9.62km to 11.62km from the Sturt Highway. This project is now completed with the spray seal being applied in the first week of May. The construction crew from this project are now moving over to Marma Box Creek Road.

Marma Box Creek Road Construction works have now commenced for a 1.5km extension of the road westerly from the end of the existing bitumen. A triple cell culvert has been extended and a new headwall installed prior to earthworks. Earth works are scheduled to commence third week of May. Completion is anticipated prior to the end of June.




3. Repair Program Balranald Ivanhoe Road Construction works are advancing on a 2km extension of the sealed road southerly from the end of the existing bitumen seal at the northern border. Preliminary earthworks and new culvert installs have been completed. Gravel delivery is nearing completion. Laying and compacting of gravel is well underway. Completion is anticipated by the end of June. 4. Reseal Program Council’s 2014/15 Reseal program commenced in late April and was completed in early May. $1.06 Million in road reseals were carried out on a combination of urban, local and regional roads. Approximately 38km of roads were resealed in this year’s program. The primer seals on Marma Box Creek Rd and Ivanhoe Rd are the only outstanding seal items and they are anticipated to be completed at the end of June. 5. Miscellaneous Works

Malcolm Street Filtered water main has now been completed. It was commissioned in early May and at least one resident is already connected.

Military trail plaques installed prior to ANZAC day. Clean up of Greenham Park entrance area in preparation for new garden by the Balranald Beautification Committee. Cactus and bamboo eradication at various locations. Main street tree trimming.

Theatre Royal garden bollards reinstated. Footpath and Kerb & Gutter revaluation inspections. Repair of pavers at IGA Remove underground disused fuel tanks at depot commenced.

Financial Implication As per budgeted works program.

Legislative Implication

Nil.

Policy Implication Rural Roads Policy.

Attachments Nil.




Euston Prungle Road Construction

Balranald - Ivanhoe Road Construction




Marma Box Creek Rd

Triple Cell Culvert Extension

Reseal Program

Weimby Benongal Rd Reseal

We Street Reseal




Item I - 2 CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATES File number: 600 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – John Stevenson

Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 6

Officer Recommendation: That the report be noted. Purpose of Report To advise Council of Certificates issued under delegated authority. Report The following Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates, Section 68 Certificates and / or Notices of Determinations have been issued since the April 2015 meeting of Council. Application Owner/Applicant Locality Description

DA 34/2015 Iluka Marma Box Creek Road, Balranald

Air Core Drilling &

Monitoring Well

DA 36/2015 Balranald Shire

Council

Euston Riverfront Reserve

Amenities Block

DA 38/2015 Abeo Architects

on behalf or

Euston Club

Nixon St, Euston Kitchen alterations,

enclose additional

dine area, store

room and access

DA 39/2015 Matthew Jess 69 Court Street, Balranald

Shed

DA 40/2015 Batesy

Developments

Murray Terrace, Euston

Dwelling

CDC 05/2015 Ian Read “Coogee”, Sturt Highway, Balranald

Swimming Pool

Financial Implication Nil.

Legislative Implication The approvals process.

Policy Implication Nil.

Attachments Nil.




ITEM I – 3 RMS FUNDING INITIATIVES File number: 713 Reporting Officer: John Stevenson, Director Infrastructure & Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 – “Our Infrastructure”

Officer Recommendation: Council participate in the RMS Active Transport – Safer Roads program grant opportunity.

Purpose of Report To advise Council of Safer Roads grant application program. Report I attended the above RMS forum on behalf of Council on 28th April 2015. Regional Director Lindsay Tanner, together with senior support staff Johnathon Tasker and Mitchell Judd, delivered a series of discussions relating to:

Revised approaches to condition assessments

Likely usage patterns becoming a determining factor in funding priorities towards pavement rehabilitation projects

A 10 year forward program for rehabilitation projects

A current review on resealing cycles (reseals being pushed out to 12+ years) with greater emphasis on the considered aging, and stripping and cracking of seals

RMS Road Safety Officer for the Riverina region, Karen Summerfield, gave an address on a strategy to reduce fatalities on Riverina roads by 30% by 2020. To this end a partnership with Councils to enter into funding programs of work under “NSW Safer Roads” commencing in the 2016/17 year, will be soon announced, with a number of aspects including intersection safety and pedestrian safety included in any consideration. It is considered prudent to include Morris, Bertram, Taylor and Brett Roads intersections with the Sturt Highway as appropriate submissions. (Council will recall the above works failed to gain funding under NSW Transport Fixing Country Roads).




Proposals are sought by 1st July 2015. Applications under Active Transport Funding close on 31st July 2015. Outcomes will be advised by February 2016. An initial workshop is to be held at Hay in late May.

Financial Implication Yet to be advised.

Legislative Implication Nil.


Attachments Nil.




ITEM I - 4 EUSTON WASTE DEPOT MANAGEMENT File number: 431 Reporting Officer: John Stevenson, Director Infrastructure & Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 – “Our Infrastructure”

Officer Recommendation: Council appoint MJ & EA Leslie Pty Ltd as the contract Euston Waste Depot Managers following their purchase of the Robinvale Waste business.

Purpose of Report To advise Council of the pending sale of Robinvale Waste by Mr Tim Williams to MJ & EA Leslie Pty Ltd and his wish to also transfer the Waste Depot Management to this party in the next financial year.. Report Mr Tim Williams has held several discussions with Council staff on this pending sale of his business, Robinvale waste, and the exit from his contract with Council to manage the Euston Waste Depot. Discussion with the purchaser indicate that they are quite happy with Councils present agreement for the Euston Waste Depot Management providing a 5 year with minimum two (2) five (5) year roll over periods are included to provide security of the tenure. It is highly desirable that Council retain the present management structure for Euston Waste Depot i.e. the contractor retains all income derived from his business and has no charge for all operations to Council for management of the waste depot. Secondly, Council retain the incomes derived from sale of tokens, which from time to time in the past have been returned to improvements at the Depot (perimeter security fencing). Indications from Mr Williams are that the present site will accommodate waste deposits for a minimum of 15 years given the deep cell in clay method of landfill. As Council is in the process of renewing Mr William’s contract at this time, it is recommended that provision be made to transfer to the new business name when this sale is completed. A copy of this agreement covering the waste depot management will be tabled at the meeting rather than included in this report.




Financial Implication Council has no obligation for maintenance of this site. Income from token sales is ongoing.



Attachments Nil.




Item I – 5 DA 41/2015 – PROPOSED SUBDIVISION LOT 2 DP 1123428, OFF O’CONNOR ST, BALRANALD

File number: DA 41/2015 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – John Stevenson

Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 Our Infrastructure


Consent be refused to Raymond McGill for the subdivision of Lot 2 DP 1123428, off O’Connor Street, Balranald on the grounds that it:

Creates an abnormally small allotment in a rural zone, contrary to the LEP.

Land locks the rear parent lot

Purpose of Report To seek Council’s consent to the subdivision of the above lot, off O’Connor Street Balranald.

Report An application has been lodged by Mr Raymond G. McGill to subdivide the above land into two (2) lots in accordance with the attached sketch. The subject land and the adjoining lots were originally created over or adjacent to the original waste depot for the purpose of light industrial / agricultural activities, prior to Councils 2010 LEP. When adopted, the LEP zones this area off O’Connor St as rural (RU1). Part 4 of Council’s LEP states that rural zone subdivisions must ensure that development is undertaken on appropriately sized parcels of land. The principal minimum lot size is 40ha, however, Council is aware that many lots may be less than this size if justified by an intensive agricultural activity. This proposal seeks to create a very small approx. 2ha lot of which 1.5ha is presently devoted to access road. In addition, the proposal seeks to enable the rear parent portion access over this land (via a registered right of carriageway or the like).




Part 4.1 (b) of the LEP requires Council to ensure that new subdivisions in rural zones reflect lot sizes and patterns characteristic of the surrounding locality. It is highly likely that such a proposal would be rejected from title registration by the LPI. The proposed lot shapes and access are not considered acceptable and resultant areas well below that required by Council’s LEP. The adjoining property landholders have been notified in accordance with Sect 88 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, and the submissions received are attached.

Financial Implication Nil.



Attachments 1. Site Plan 2. Neighbour’s Submissions (2)




Attachment 1: Site Plan




Attachment 2: Neighbour’s Submissions (2)




General Manager’s Reports

Item G – 1 EARLY LEARNING CENTRE REQUEST FOR DONATION

File number: 56 Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 1: Our People – A Community that is proactive, engaged, inclusive and connected.

Officer Recommendation: That Council provide a donation of $5,100 to Balranald Early Learning Centre for the replacement of the front fence subject to the provision of two quotes. Purpose of Report To advise Council of a request from the Balranald Early Learning Centre Inc for a donation of $5,100. Report The Balranald Early Learning Centre has submitted a donations application form requesting $5,100 towards replacing the front fence. The General Manager and Health & Development Officer inspected the existing fence and agree that it is at the end of its useful life. The proposal is to replace the existing 1.2m high fence with a 1.8m high fence which will provide additional security. Council owns the land and the last time Council provided a donation to the Early Learning Centre was in October 2010 for $,5,500 and September 2009 for $13,750. There are currently sufficient funds in the donation budget to adhere to the request.

Financial Implication $5,100 (donation budget currently has approx. $7,000 remaining)


Policy Implication In accordance with Council’s Donations Policy

Attachments Donation Application Form




Item G - 2 CWA REQUEST FOR DONATION File number: 56 Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 1: Our People – A Community that is proactive, engaged, inclusive and connected.

Officer Recommendation: That Council provide a donation of $800 to Balranald CWA for the updating of the Honour Board and assistance with covering their electricity account.

Purpose of Report To advise Council of a request from the Balranald CWA for a donation of $800. Report The Balranald CWA has submitted a donations application form requesting $800 towards updating their honour board and contribution towards their electricity account. Council has traditionally provided the CWA with a donation of $500 per year with the exceptions being $700 in 2012/2013 and no funds in 2014/2015. There are currently sufficient funds in the donation budget to adhere to the request.

Financial Implication $800 (donation budget currently has approx. $7,000 remaining)


Policy Implication In accordance with Council’s Donations Policy

Attachments Donation Application Form




Item G - 3 BALRANALD CENTRAL SCHOOL REQUEST File number: 56 Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 1: Our People – A Community that is proactive, engaged, inclusive and connected.

Officer Recommendation: That Council;

1. Allow self-contained camping at Greenham Park for up to 100 people within the sites specified on the map (presented to Council) for the duration of the Balranald Central School 150th Anniversary Celebrations.

2. Request the Balranald Caravan Park to administer the bookings.

3. Set the fees at $15/day for powered sites and $10/day for unpowered sites.

4. Not accede to the request for the Balranald Central School to have use of the round tables due to the tables not being suitable for relocation.

Purpose of Report To advise Council of a request from Balranald Central School requesting Council to allow camping at Greenham Park and to use the RV Park for their 150th Anniversary. Report A report was provided to the April Council meeting regarding Balranald Central School’s request that camping be permitted at Greenham Park during their 150th Anniversary Celebrations. Council requested that further investigation be undertaken and a plan presented to the next Council meeting. It is likely that both the 150th Anniversary Celebrations will occur the same time as the 5 Rivers Festival which will provide issues for accommodation. It is assumed that camping or parking of motor homes/caravans not occurs at Greenham Park until all accommodation facilities within Balranald are booked for that period. There are twelve powered sites around the football oval which could be utilised and there are amenities to sufficiently accommodate up to 100 people at Greenham Park. The attached plan shows where people would be allowed to camp and park their motorhomes/caravans.




To ensure that accommodation providers within in Balranald are fully booked prior to allowing people to stay at Greenham Park it is suggested that the Balranald Caravan Park administer the bookings. This will ensure that all powered or unpowered camping sites at the Caravan Park are booked prior to Greenham Park. The Caravan Park Manager is happy to take the bookings. It is suggested that the fees for camping at Greenham Park be as follows: $15/day per powered site and $10/day for an unpowered site (this will ensure that the administration, electricity and cleaning costs are covered). The Balranald Central School has requested if they could hire the round tables from the Theatre Royal for their evening dinner. As per discussions at the April Council meeting the tables are not suitable for being relocated to another facility (due to the age and construction of the tables).

Financial Implication Potential income of $1,000 that will be directed to pay for costs incurred with providing the service


Policy Implication

Attachments Layout Map of proposed camping sites & Letter from Balranald Central School




Item G – 4 SUMMARY OF MEETINGS File number: 25 Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Six: Our Leadership – a community that values and fosters leadership, lifelong learning, innovation and good governance


Purpose of Report To advise Council of a summary of meetings held. Report The Mayor and General Manager attended the Euston/Robinvale Historical Society Open Day at the Euston Courthouse on Saturday April 18 April. The day was organised to commemorate the Centenary year of ANZAC and featured photos of local men who enlisted and went off to war, as well as new items and other information from that era. The General Manager attended the Robinvale Euston Community Alliance (RECA) meeting on Tuesday 21 April at Robinvale District Health Services. Representatives from the Hospital, School, Indigenous group, Mallee Family Care and both Councils attended the meeting. The meeting focussed on formalising the Alliance by reviewing the RECA objectives, determining who would be on the board, formation of partner network, length of the Interim Board before elections and the election process. The Mayor, Councillor O’Halloran, Councillor Jolliffe, General Manager and Director of Corporate & Community Development met with the Chairman and CEO of the Murray Darling Basin Commission on Wednesday 22 April. Matters discussed included: Nimmie Ciara project, River Flows, Balranald Weir, Balranald Weir Fish Ladder and the Yanga Lake Weir. Rhonda Dickson (CEO MDBA) invited the Mayor and Councillors when in Canberra in June to visit the MDBA offices for further discussions. The General Manager, Director of Corporate & Community Development and Council’s Building Inspector met with three representatives from Cristal Mining on 24 April. Discussion focussed on: Project update, Project Schedule and key dates, MR67 upgrade works, Development Consent Conditions, Haul Road Construction and Approvals, Transport Management Plan, Employment and Sponsorship opportunities and Council Rates.




The Acting General Manager (Director of Corporate & Community Development) had a Video Conference with all of the Far West Council General Managers on Monday 27 April. Items discussed include: Development of Local Government Model for Western Division Councils, Formation of a Western Division Joint Organisation, “Fit for the Future” Assessment Panel and application for funding from “Fit for the Future” Innovation Fund. The Mayor attended the RAMROC Mayors and GMs meeting held at Jerilderie on Wednesday 6 May. Jason Collins from NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) provided an update on DPC and RAMROC matters. Officers from NSW Department of Environment and Heritage provided an update on the Murrumbidgee and Murray Lower Darling River systems. The Director of Infrastructure and Development attended the Rural Fire Service District Meeting at the Balranald Rural Fire Service on Thursday 7 May. Matters discussed included: increased actions on illegal burning, Fire Hazard Reduction programs, Atlas Campaspe Mine land clearing, Fire Trail funding bids and communication blackspots. Councillors and the Executive Team attended a Budget Workshop on Monday 11 May to review and make changes to the Draft 2015/2016 Operational Plan.

Financial Implication Nil



Attachments Nil




Item G - 5 CORRESPONDENCE File Number: 712 Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 1: Our People – A community that is proactive, engaged, inclusive and connected


For information

Purpose of Report To advise Council of recent correspondence of interest. Report 1. Message from Margie Vanzanten.

Message from Margie Vanzanten to John Stevenson Margie Vanzanten came in yesterday afternoon while you were out, she wanted to compliment your work on the park for the ANZAC ceremony and on having the town looking all clean and tidy for the march. She asked to me tell you well done to you and your team.




Item G - 6 ACTION SHEET

Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager File Number: 120


Purpose of Report To bring forward for Councillors information the Action Report with actions taken on previous council resolutions.




BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL ACTION SHEET

APRIL 2015

MIINUTE DIRECTOR/ FILE NO

SUBJECT DATE COMPLETED

COMMENTS CURRENT STATUS

12.14.3459 DID Investigate likely future public recreation area for improvements in the Chinese Cemetery.

In Progress

12.14.3459 DID Investigate trees lifting concrete paths around the Shamrock Hotel.

In Progress

12.14.3459 DID Pursue with Armsigns regarding the historic town storyboard in Euston.

Completed

12.14.3459 DID Arrange Tree removal around the old gaol and replacement.

Ongoing

02.15.3490 DCCD Provide hire of Greenham Park Hall and a donation of $415 for Balranald Interagency Group towards the hire of jumping castle.

Completed

02.15.3498 DID Prepare lease for Balranald Motocross Club.

In Progress

03.15.3511 DID Relocate Bill Trough as a planter feature. Inspect Lawn Cemetery with Greg Camin. Liaise with Greg & Mary re office front garden.

Completed In Progress In Progress

03.15.3511 GM Works at Caravan park to be completed prior to Fishing Classic.

Completed

04.15.3536 DID Update Changes to Historical Board Euston Beautification Committee. Investigate setting of History Board and sun proofed. Euston Roundabout, speak to RMS regarding embellishment. School Bus Signs to be erected Bertram & Taylor Roads Euston.

Completed Completed In Progress In Progress

04.15.3541 DID Notify owner - approval to build forward of the 6M building line

23/4/15 Completed

04.15.3542 DID Notify authorities of change of purpose of Heritage Park Reserve.

22/4/15 Completed




04.15.3549 GM Write to Dep’t Communications advising them of Councils in-kind contribution towards the access track for a mobile phone tower.

Letter Sent

Questions GM Write to Wagga Federal Member to advise of Miss Male turning 100 years

24/4/20015 Letter Sent

GM Review the Caravan Park Lease and arrange meeting for the renewal

In Progress

DID Discovery Café, water leaking under sink and exhaust fans need to be installed.

In Progress

DID Arrange for light bulbs in theatre to be changed.

In Progress

DID Correct footpath going nowhere at Discovery Centre.

Landscaping in Progress

DID Disabled toilet door at Theatre needs repairing and a disabled bar needs installing.

In Progress




Item G - 7 QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE File Number: 030 Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager

Cr Jolliffe Junior Football Club are seeking donation/grants for seating around their oval

Discovery Café has water leaking under the sink and exhaust fans are needed.

Works in progress

There is a footpath going nowhere at Discovery Centre Precinct.

Landscaping works are in progress

Cr O’Halloran Can the back of Theatre Royal be tidied up?

Contractor coming maybe next month.

Can Council write to federal member of Wagga advising of Miss Males 100th Birthday?

Letter was sent 24th April 2015

Cr Campbell There are some light bulbs in Theatre Royal needing attention.

Works in progress

Disabled toilet door in Theatre Royal is not closing properly and the bar beside toilet is not present.

Works in progress

When is the Caravan park contracts due for review?

November 2015

CLOSED MEETING - CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS