Town of Bassendean: Minutes
back to the list of Agendas and Minutes >>>
TOWN OF BASSENDEAN
MINUTES
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 48 OLD PERTH ROAD, BASSENDEAN
ON TUESDAY, 22 JULY 2008, AT 7.00PM
1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS
Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Tina Klein opened the meeting and welcomed all those in attendance.
The following is a summary of each of the questions raised, together with a summary of the response to each question.
Mr Don Yates, 10 Thompson Road, Bassendean
Mr Yates advised that Sunday 27 July 2008 is National Tree Day and asked if Councillors and staff would consider participating. If interested they could either call or email Mr Yates.
Mr Yates referred to the pending closure of the pathway at 1 Anzac Terrace by PTA and asked what action Council plans to take.
The Director Operational Services advised that he is not in receipt of any advice from PTA indicating the closure.
Mrs Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mrs Dreyer referred to item 10.1.7 of the Agenda regarding Black Spot Funding and queried whether the corner of Morley Drive and Wicks Street is still considered a Black Spot given that it is not mentioned in the report.
The Manager Asset Services advised that this location is a Black Spot and will be actioned this financial year, with funds already allocated in the Budget.
Mrs Dreyer queried the status of the Seniors’ Survey conducted in 2006.
The Director Community Development advised that he will be liaising with the Seniors’ Week Co-ordinating Committee to undertake a Seniors’ Forum during Seniors’ Week which will include the results of the survey.
Mr Don Yates, 10 Thompson Road, Bassendean
Mr Yates referred to the proposal of construction of a multi-level building discussed at last week’s Standing Committee meeting and queried the size of the area involved.
The CEO advised that the approximate area is 6,000 square metres.
Mr Yates expressed concern at the lack of provision for parking for approximately 150 cars.
The CEO advised that parking will be allocated in the area where the current Administration Building and Senior Citizens’ Centre are situated.
Mr Yates further expressed concern at the possible expenditure involved in the construction of the building due to the instability of the ground in that area, and asked if this had been considered by Council.
The Mayor advised that the construction of the building will not take place for some time and all aspects will be investigated when appropriate.
3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Present
Councillors
Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Tina Klein
Cr John Gangell, Deputy Mayor
Cr Anne Brinkworth
Cr Michelle Stubbs
Cr Chris Merfield
Cr Lynda Butler
Cr Mary Elgar
Cr Sam Piantadosi
Cr Gerry Pule
Leave of Absence
Cr Gangell advised that he will be absent from the Seniors’ Week Co-ordinating Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday 24 July 2008.
Cr Elgar reminded Council that she will be out of the country from Friday 25 July to Wednesday 13 August 2008.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – 3.0
Cr Brinkworth requested Leave of Absence for the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday 26 August 2008.
OCM - 1/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that Cr Brinkworth be granted Leave of Absence for the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday 26 August 2008.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
Officers
Gary Evershed, CEO
Mr Mike Costarella Director Corporate Services (until 9.35pm)
Mr Simon Stewert-Dawkins Director Operational Services (until 9.35pm)
Mr Graeme Haggart Director Community Development (until 9.35pm)
Mr Brian Reed Manager Development Services (until 9.35pm)
Mr Ian McDowell Manager Asset Services (until 8.24pm)
Mrs Cathy Muraszko Minute Secretary (until 9.35pm)
Apologies
Nil
Public
7 members of the public were in attendance.
Press
One member of the Press was in attendance.
Mr Ken Johnston from Sports Turf Technology made a presentation on the Water Conservation Plan for the Management of Groundwater in the Town.
Cr Gangell left the Chamber, the time being 7.12pm and returned at 7.20pm.
The Manager Development Services left the Chamber, the time being 7.27pm and returned at 7.29pm.
Cr Piantadosi and Manager Asset Services left the Chamber, the time being 7.36pm and returned at 7.43pm.
The Director Operational Services left the Chamber, the time being 7.47pm and returned at 7.49pm.
4.2 Proposed Professional Chambers - 1 Earlsferry Court, Bassendean
Mr Michael Noonan, Director, Hortplan Pty Ltd and Burdett Krost were in attendance and provided a presentation on their application.
5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
5.1 Ordinary Council Meeting held on 24 June 2008
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(a)
OCM – 2/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Elgar, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held 24 June 2008, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(b)
OCM – 3/07/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Butler, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 24 June 2008, be confirmed as a true record.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
5.2 Special Council Meeting held on 1 July 2008
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.2(a)
OCM – 4/07/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that the minutes of the Special Council meeting held 1 July 2008, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.2(b)
OCM – 5/07/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Pule, that the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on 1 July 2008, be confirmed as a true record.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
5.3 Special Council Meeting held on 3 July 2008
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.3(a)
OCM – 6/07/08 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that the minutes of the Special Council meeting held 3 July 2008, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.3(b)
OCM – 7/07/08 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on 3 July 2008, be confirmed as a true record.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
6.0 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION
The Mayor announced the following:
“Ladies and Gentleman, tonight is a sad night for me as I announce the resignation of Mr Evershed after his 12 years with the Town, the last 7 as CEO. Mr Evershed dedicated himself with integrity and professionalism to the position. He leaves the Town with a record of achievements that he can be truly proud of and I will name but a few.
Projects such as the new Library and community centre, partnering with the State Government on the new train station and the opening of Old Perth Road, the Town Centre Area Strategy, the Vision 2030 Community Plan, environmental initiatives, the new logo and website, the sale of the hostels, the purchase of 35 Old Perth Road, to name a few. Mr Evershed has worked well with successive Mayors and Councillors, is respected by his staff, has an excellent reputation in the industry and an excellent standing in the community. There are major strategic initiatives in the planning stages, such as the redevelopment of the Bassendean Oval and the Civic and Community Centre.
I am sure that when I say, as we appreciate Mr Evershed desire for a career change, his departure is a loss to the community. I commend the CEO on the excellent legacy he leaves behind, the future of the Town looks more secure. On a personal note, I thank the CEO for the excellent working relationship, his guidance and leadership. Mr Evershed, on behalf of the Councillors, staff and the community, we wish you well in your new mission and extend an open invitation for you to visit any time.”
Nil
8.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
9.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Nil
10.0 REPORTS
10.1 Standing Committee Meeting held on 15 July 2008
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(a)
OCM – 8/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Gangell, that the minutes of the Standing Committee meeting held on 15 July 2008, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
Cr Brinkworth left the Chamber, the time being 8.01pm.
To enable Cr Brinkworth to partake in voting on this item, it was agreed to remove 10.1.7 (in which Cr Brinkworth has disclosed an interest), from en bloc voting and be considered independently.
The Manager Development Services left the Chamber, the time being 8.02pm.
Cr Brinkworth returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.02pm.
Adoption of Recommendations En Bloc
Standing Committee Minutes of 17 June 2008
The motions listed in the following Officer Recommendation were passed unanimously at the Standing Committee meeting held on 15 July 2008.
A minor amendment was made to the Officer Recommendation to remove item 10.1.7 from en bloc voting to be considered independently.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(b)
OCM – 9/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council adopts en bloc the following recommendations of the Standing Committee of 15 July 2008, contained in the Ordinary Council Agenda – Items 10.1.6, 10.1.8, 10.1.10, 10.1.12, 10.1.13, 10.1.14, 10.1.15, 10.1.16, 10.1.17, 10.1.18, 10.1.19, 10.1.22 and 14.1:
Ordinary Council Item No. |
Stand Comm Item No. |
Item |
Rec Number |
Standing Committee Vote |
10.1.6 |
10.5 |
Water Conservation Plan for the Management of Groundwater in the Town of Bassendean |
SC – 6/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0 |
10.1.8 |
10.7 |
1 Surrey Street – (Exploring Residential Use of c1893 & c1952 House) – Conservation Management Plan |
SC – 8/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0 |
10.1.10 |
10.9 |
Western Australian Local Government Association - Annual General Meeting 2008 |
SC – 10/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0 |
10.1.12 |
10.11 |
Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting held on 11 June 2008 |
SC – 12/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0 |
10.1.13 |
10.12 |
Local Studies Collection Management Committee meeting held on 12 June 2008 |
SC – 13/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0 |
10.1.14 |
10.13 |
Financial Statements for the Period Ended 30 June 2008 |
SC – 14/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0 |
10.1.15 |
10.14 |
Accounts for Payment |
SC – 15/07/07 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0 |
10.1.16 |
10.15 |
Determinations Made by the Manager Development Services and Reported to Council |
SC – 16/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0 |
10.1.17 |
10.16 |
Implementation of Council Resolutions |
SC – 17/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0 |
10.1.18 |
10.17 |
Calendar for August 2008 |
SC – 18/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0 |
10.1.19 |
10.18 |
Use of Common Seal |
SC – 19/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0 |
10.1.22 |
12.3 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Gangell: Biodegradable Products for Serving Food and Drink at Functions and Events hosted by the Town |
SC – 22/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0 |
14.1 |
14.1 |
Notice of Motion – Eden Hill Shopping Centre |
SC – 25/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
Council was then requested to considered the balance of the Standing Committee recommendations independently, including item 10.1.7 as highlighted in bold below.
Ordinary Council Item No. |
Stand Comm Item No. |
Item |
Rec Number |
Standing Committee Vote |
10.1.1 |
9.1 |
Strategic Streetscape - Policies |
SC – 1/07/08 |
CARRIED 7/2 |
10.1.2 |
10.1 |
Strategic Streetscape – Streetscape Master Plan & Recommended Tree Species Information |
SC – 2/07/08 |
CARRIED 6/2 |
10.1.3 |
10.2 |
Bassendean Civic Centre Precinct Concept Plan |
SC – 3/07/08 |
CARRIED 8/1 |
10.1.4 |
10.3 |
Ashfield Parade – Drainage Works |
SC – 4/07/08 |
CARRIED 7/2 ABSOLUTE MAJORITY REQUIRED |
10.1.5 |
10.4 |
Street Sweeping & Gully Educting Services |
SC – 5/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0 ABSOLUTE MAJORITY REQUIRED |
10.1.7 |
10.6 |
Black Spot Funding Applications |
SC – 7/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0 |
10.1.9 |
10.8 |
Metropolitan Region Scheme Proposed Amendment 1154/57 Guildford and Bassendean Station Precincts |
SC – 9/07/08 |
CARRIED 5/4 |
10.1.11 |
10.10 |
Report on Use of the Common Seal |
SC – 11/07/08 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0 ABSOLUTE MAJORITY REQUIRED |
10.1.20 |
12.1 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Butler: Ashfield Reserve Lighting |
SC – 20/07/08 |
CARRIED 7/1 |
10.1.21 |
12.2 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Elgar: Training Module entitled “Performance Appraisals of the CEO” |
SC – 21/07/08 |
CARRIED 7/1 |
10.1.23 |
12.4 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Gangell: Increasing Parking Fees at Public Events |
SC – 23/07/08 |
CARRIED 5/3 |
10.1.24 |
12.6 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Stubbs: Ticket Gate, Steel Blue Oval Bassendean |
SC – 24/07/08 |
CARRIED 6/2 |
The following Committee recommendations were submitted to Council for consideration:
The Mayor deemed that Item 10.1.7 be bought forward.
10.1.7 SC – 7/07/08 - Black Spot Funding Applications (Ref: ROAD/PROGM/3 – Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services)
Cr Brinkworth disclosed a proximity interest in this item and left the Chamber, the time being 8.03pm.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7
OCM – 10/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council notes:
1. Under the 2009/10 Black Spot Program, the Town has made application for grant funding for the following projects:
a) Collier Road/Grey Street/Jackson Street – construction of a roundabout at an estimated cost of $850k; and
b) Broadway/Ida Street – construction of traffic islands at an estimated cost of $78k; and
2. That in the event these applications are successful that draft budget items will be included in the 2009/10 Capital Budget for the consideration of Council.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
Cr Brinkworth returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.04pm.
The Manager Development Services returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.04pm.
Following a request from Council, the Mayor agreed to have dot point 2 “Outdoor Eating Facilities on Public Places Policy” under item 1 removed and voted on separately.
Accordingly an amendment was made to the Officer Recommendation to remove this dot point.
10.1.1 SC – 1/07/08 - Strategic Streetscape - Policies (Ref: COUP/PLANNG/1 – Simon Stewert-Dawkins, Director Operational Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.1(a)
OCM – 11/07/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council:
1. Receives the following draft policies attached to the July 2008 Standing Committee Agenda:
- Public Art Policy
- Trading In Public Places Policy
- Advertising Signage Policy
- Street Name & Directional Signs Policy
- Fencing Policy
- Street Tree Protection Policy
- Amenity Tree Evaluation Policy
- Street Tree Removal & Replacement Policy
- Verge Treatment Policy
- Crossover Policy
- Streetscape Information Policy; and
2. Seeks community feedback on the Streetscape Policies between August and October 2008.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.1(b)
OCM – 12/07/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council receives the draft Outdoor Eating Facilities on Public Places Policy attached to the July 2008 Standing Committee Agenda.
LOST 3/6
Crs Merfield, Elgar and Pule voted in favour of the motion. Crs Klein, Gangell, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Butler and Piantadosi voted against the motion.
10.1.2 SC – 2/07/08 - Strategic Streetscape – Streetscape Master Plan & Recommended Tree Species Information (Ref: COUP/PLANNG/1 – Simon Stewert-Dawkins, Director Operational Services)
A minor amendment was made to point 2 of the Officer Recommendation to replace the words ‘Streetscape Policies’ with ‘Streetscape Master Plan and Recommended Tree Species Information’ as highlighted in bold below.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.2
OCM – 13/07/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council:
1. Receives the draft Street Tree Master Plan and Recommended Tree Species Information attached to the July 2008 Standing Committee Agenda; and
2. Seeks community feedback on the Streetscape Master Plan and Recommended Tree Species Information over the next three months.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
10.1.3 SC – 3/07/08 - Bassendean Civic Centre Precinct Concept Plan (Ref:LUAP/PLANNG/2 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.3
OCM – 14/07/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council adopts the Bassendean Civic Precinct Concept Plan prepared by Hames Sharley attached to the Standing Committee Agenda of 15 July 2008.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
10.1.4 SC – 4/07/08 - Ashfield Parade – Drainage Works (PARE/DESCONT/5 – Simon Stewert-Dawkins(Director Operational Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.4
OCM – 15/07/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council:
1. Approves the Drainage Construction/Upgrade budget of $75,000 being used for the Ashfield Parade drainage and peat removal works
2. Approves the $14,085 from the 2008/09 Budget surplus being allocated to the Drainage Construction/Upgrade budget for the Ashfield Parade drainage and peat removal works.
CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
PASSED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY VOTE UNDER SECTION 6.8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 TO EXPEND FUNDS FROM THE 2008/09 BUDGET WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED.
10.1.5 SC – 5/07/08 - RFT CC034/2007-08 – Street Sweeping & Gully Educting Services (Ref: ROAD/TENDNG/4– Ken Cardy Contracts & Support Services Coordinator - Asset Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.5
OCM – 16/07/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council:
1. Appoints Kalamunda Sweeping as the Contractor for the Provision of Street Sweeping & Gully Educting Services to the Town Bassendean in accordance with the specifications, and terms and conditions of RFT CC034/2007-08 Provision of Street Sweeping & Gully Educting Services for the period 1 September 2008 – 31 August 2011;
2. Delegates to the CEO the authority to exercise the option under the contract to negotiate for a one (1) year extension of contract beyond the nominal expiry date of 31 August 2011.
CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
POINT 2 IS TO BE PASSED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY VOTE UNDER SECTION 5.42(1) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 AS IT DELEGATES SOME POWERS AND DUTIES TO THE CEO.
10.1.6 SC – 6/07/08 - Water Conservation Plan for the Management of Groundwater in the Town of Bassendean (Ref: GOVR/LREGLIA/8 – Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.6
OCM – 17/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council:
1. Endorses the Water Conservation Plan for the Management of Groundwater in the Town of Bassendean as attached to the Standing Committee Agenda of 15/07/08; and
2. Notes that the Water Conservation Plan for the Management of Groundwater in the Town of Bassendean will be advertised for public comment for a period of six weeks.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.7 SC – 7/07/08 - Black Spot Funding Applications (Ref: ROAD/PROGM/3 – Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services)
This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.
The Manager Asset Services left the Chamber, the time being 8.24pm and did not return.
10.1.8 SC – 8/07/08 - 1 Surrey Street – (Exploring Residential Use of c1893 & c1952 House) – Conservation Management Plan (Ref: COUP/PROGM/1 – Simon Stewert-Dawkins, Director Operational Services)
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.8
That Council:
1. Receives the July 2008 Standing Committee report regarding residential use of the house located at 1 Surrey Street, Bassendean;
2. Restores the residence at 1 Surrey Street, Bassendean, in accordance to the Conservation Management Plan to allow for residential use or a caretaker function of the place;
3. Writes to the Bassendean Historical Society and advises that in accordance with the 1 Surrey Conservation Management Plan and the current Strategic Financial Management Plan, Council has listed for consideration in the Budget 2011/12 funds to commence restoration works.
4. Advises the Bassendean Historical Society that once restoration works commence at the 1 Surrey Street residence, the Society’s monthly meetings will be need to be relocated to an alternative venue; and
5. Reiterates to the Bassendean Historical Society its important role in assisting the Town to develop interpretative material and to facilitate the telling of the stories associated with the history of the place.
It was suggested that this item be deferred and following acknowledgement from the CEO that a meeting was requested by the Bassendean Historical Society and had not yet taken place, the following was recommended:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.8
OCM – 18/07/08 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Butler, that this item be deferred to a later date to enable:
1. Representatives of the Bassendean Historical Society to meet with the CEO, as requested on 5 June 2008,
2. The Bassendean Historical Society time to formally consider the Conservation Management Plan and respond accordingly, and
3. An opinion to be sought from Museums Australia concerning the Museum proposal and the proposal to place a caretaker in the residence.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.9 SC – 9/07/08 - Metropolitan Region Scheme Proposed Amendment 1154/57 Guildford and Bassendean Station Precincts (Ref: LUAP/ZNNG/1 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)
An additional point (3) was added to the Officer Recommendation to expresses concern at the congestion of the car parking in the area, as highlighted in bold below.
The Director Corporate Services and Director Community Development left the Chamber, the time being 8.25pm.
Following a request from Council, the Mayor agreed to separate item 3 from 1 and 2. Accordingly, an amendment was made to the Officer Recommendation.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.9(a)
OCM – 19/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council advises the Western Australian Planning Commission that:
- Council supports the minor amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme insofar as it relates to the Bassendean Railway Station; and
- It is considered that the impact of the Parmelia Gas Pipeline on the future use of the site should be considered as part of the Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment.
CARRIED 6/3
Crs Klein, Gangell, Merfield, Elgar, Piantadosi and Pule voted in favour of the motion. Crs Brinkworth, Stubbs and Butler voted against the motion.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.9(b)
OCM – 20/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council advises the Western Australian Planning Commission that The Town of Bassendean expresses concern at the congestion of the car parking in the area and requests an assurance to fast track additional car parking facilities.
CARRIED 5/4
Crs Klein, Gangell, Merfield, Elgar and Pule voted in favour of the motion. Crs Brinkworth, Stubbs, Butler and Piantadosi voted against the motion.
10.1.10 SC – 10/07/08 - Western Australian Local Government Association - Annual General Meeting 2008 (Ref: GOVR/LREGLIA/3 – Gary Evershed, Chief Executive Officer)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.10
OCM – 21/07/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Butler, that Council delegates note the direction provided by Council through the July OCM discussions in participating and voting at the WALGA AGM.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.11 SC – 11/07/08 - Report on Use of the Common Seal (Ref: – Gary Evershed, Chief Executive Officer)
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.11
That:
1. Council provides general authorisation for the affixing of the common seal to any of the following classes of documents in accordance with the Standing Orders Clause 83, without further resolution of the Council to do so:
a) Drainage easements that Council has previously resolved to take;
b) Leases, management licences and rental agreements that Council has resolved to enter into;
c) Agreements with organisations which provide funding for Council’s activities;
d) Debenture documents for loans which Council has resolved to raise;
e) Lodging of restrictive covenants and notifications under Section 70A of the Land Administration Act 1996 as required to satisfy conditions of development approvals by Council;
f) Local Laws and amendments that Council has resolved to adopt;
g) Transfer of Land documents where Council has previously resolved to either purchase or dispose of a particular piece of land;
h) Contracts for the supply of goods or services or the supply of equipment where Council has previously resolved to accept a tender or to enter into a contract for the provision of the particular goods or services or equipment; and
- The affixing of the common seal is not limited to the aforementioned 8 categories but may also be applied to any document evidencing any agreement, deed, undertaking or contract of any kind that Council has previously resolved to enter into or any other document which is required to give effect to a previous resolution of Council.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Under the Officer Recommendation of this item, point e) reads as follows.
“e) Lodging of restrictive covenants and notifications under Section 70A of the Land Administration Act 1996 as required to satisfy conditions of development approvals by Council.”
It should be noted that the lodging of restrictive covenants is under the Land Administration Act 1997 and notifications under Section 70A of the Transfer of Land Act 1893, as required to satisfy conditions of development approvals by Council.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/AMENDED OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.11
OCM – 22/07/08 MOVED Cr Butler, Seconded Cr Pule, that:
1. Council provides general authorisation for the affixing of the common seal to any of the following classes of documents in accordance with the Standing Orders Clause 83, without further resolution of the Council to do so:
a) Drainage easements that Council has previously resolved to take;
b) Leases, management licences and rental agreements that Council has resolved to enter into;
c) Agreements with organisations which provide funding for Council’s activities;
d) Debenture documents for loans which Council has resolved to raise;
e) Lodging of restrictive covenants under the Land Administration Act 1997 and notifications under Section 70A of the Transfer of Land Act 1893, as required to satisfy conditions of development approvals by Council;
f) Local Laws and amendments that Council has resolved to adopt;
g) Transfer of Land documents where Council has previously resolved to either purchase or dispose of a particular piece of land;
h) Contracts for the supply of goods or services or the supply of equipment where Council has previously resolved to accept a tender or to enter into a contract for the provision of the particular goods or services or equipment; and
2. The affixing of the common seal is not limited to the aforementioned 8 categories but may also be applied to any document evidencing any agreement, deed, undertaking or contract of any kind that Council has previously resolved to enter into or any other document which is required to give effect to a previous resolution of Council.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
10.1.12 SC – 12/07/08 - Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting held on 11 June 2008 (Ref: G0512.1 – Graeme Haggart, Director Community Development)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.12
OCM – 23/07/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Elgar, that the report on a meeting of the Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting held on 11 June 2008, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.13 SC – 13/07/08 - Local Studies Collection Management Committee meeting held on 12 June 2008 (Ref: GOVN/CCLMEET/3 – Allan Caddy, Manager Library & Information Services
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION –TEM 10.1.13
OCM – 24/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Elgar, that:
1. Council adopts a policy that no payment will be offered to candidates for an Oral History interview, but they be given an audio copy and a printed copy of the transcript of the interview; and
2. The report on a meeting of the Bassendean Local Studies Collection Management Committee held on 12 June, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.14 SC – 14/07/08 - Financial Statements for the Period Ended 30 June 2008 (Ref: G042 – Michael Costarella, Director Corporate Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.14
OCM – 25/07/08 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Elgar, that:
1. The Financial Reports for the period ended 30 June 2008, be received:
2. The Investment Report for the period ended 30 June 2008, be received;
3. The Statement of Outstanding Creditors’ accounts in the amount of $372,972.94 for the period to 30 June 2008, be received; and
4. The Statement of Outstanding Debtors’ accounts in the amount of $193,503.31 as at 30 June 2008, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.15 SC – 15/07/08 - Accounts for Payment (Ref: G041 – Michael Costarella, Director Corporate Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.1.15
OCM – 26/07/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Butler, that vouchers:
82284 – 82323 Municipal Fund – Commonwealth Bank
5806 - 5816 Trust Fund
2490 – 2814 Municipal Fund – EFT Vouchers
totalling $1,481,203.96 for payment.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.16 SC – 16/07/08 - Determinations Made by the Manager Development Services and Reported to Council (Ref: G1018 - Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.16
OCM – 27/07/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council notes the decisions made under delegated authority by the Manager Development Services.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.17 SC – 17/07/08 - Implementation of Council Resolutions
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.17
OCM – 28/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that the information on the implementation of Council resolutions be received, and that those recommendations recommended for deletion be deleted from the list.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.18 SC – 18/07/08 - Calendar for August 2008 (Ref: G1128 – Sue Perkins, Executive Assistant)
An addition was made to the Calendar to include the Small Business Centre East Metro meeting to be held on Thursday 31 July at 7.00am.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.1.18
OCM – 29/07/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that the Calendar for August 2008, as amended, be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.19 SC – 19/07/08 - Use of the Common Seal (Ref: G0416 – Sue Perkins, Executive Assistant)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.19
OCM – 30/07/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Pule, that the report on the use of the Common Seal during the reporting period be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.20 SC - 20/07/08 - Notice of Motion – Cr Butler: Ashfield Reserve Lighting
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.20
OCM – 31/07/08 MOVED Cr Butler, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council seeks a report on the feasibility of using the old Swan Districts Football lights for the urgent lighting of Ashfield Reserve, by either affixing them to existing poles pointing in direction of the playground and the centre of the reserve; or source redundant poles from Synergy, with a view to urgent implementation.
CARRIED 7/2
Crs Gangell, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Butler, Elgar, Piantadosi and Pule voted in favour of the motion. Crs Klein and Merfield voted against the motion.
The Director Corporate Services and Director Community Development returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.32pm.
10.1.21 SC - 21/07/08 - Notice of Motion – Cr Elgar: Training Module entitled “Performance Appraisals of the CEO”
The Manager Development Services left the Chamber, the time being 8.34pm.
The Director Corporate Services left the Chamber, the time being 8.34pm.
The Director Corporate Services and Manager Development Services returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.38pm.
Cr Merfield foreshadowed the following motion in the event that the Committee Recommendation is lost:
“That Council writes to WALGA requesting for the “Performance Appraisals of the CEO” workshop to be held on a Saturday.”
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.21
OCM – 32/07/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Gangell, that the Town of Bassendean convene a WALGA “In House” training module entitled “Performance Appraisals of the CEO” prior to the first meeting of the Town’s newly formed Committee for the Review of the CEO’s Performance Appraisal.
LOST 1/8
Cr Elgar voted in favour of the motion. Crs Klein, Gangell, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Merfield, Butler, Piantadosi and Pule voted against the motion.
The Director Corporate Development left the Chamber, the time being 8.39pm and returned at 8.40pm.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.1.21
OCM - 33/07/08 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council writes to WALGA requesting that the “Performance Appraisals of the CEO” workshop be held on a Saturday.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
10.1.22 SC - 22/07/08 - Notice of Motion – Cr Gangell: Biodegradable Products for Serving Food and Drink at Functions and Events hosted by the Town
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.22
OCM - 34/07/08 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council receives a report outlining the practicality, feasibility and cost involved in developing a policy that the Town only uses biodegradable products for serving food and drink at functions and events hosted by the Town.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
10.1.23 SC - 23/07/08 - Notice of Motion – Cr Gangell: Increasing Parking Fees at Public Events
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.23
OCM – 35/07/08 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council receives a report on the feasibility of increasing parking fees at the Town's public events from $2 to $5 to help assist with the cost recovery associated with the public event.
CARRIED 5/4
Crs Gangell, Brinkworth, Elgar, Piantadosi and Pule voted in favour of the motion. Crs Klein, Stubbs, Merfield and Butler voted against the motion.
10.1.24 SC - 25/07/08 - Notice of Motion – Cr Stubbs: Ticket Gate, Steel Blue Oval Bassendean
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.24
OCM – 36/07/08 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that Council receives a report on the establishment of a ticket gate at Steel Blue Oval Bassendean located off Guildford Road.
CARRIED 5/4
Crs Gangell, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Piantadosi and Pule voted in favour of the motion. Crs Klein, Merfield, Elgar and Pule voted against the motion.
10.2 REPORTS
10.2.1 Proposed Professional Chambers - 1 Earlsferry Court, Bassendean, Applicant: Michael & Kim Noonan, Hortplan Pty Ltd (Ref: A4785 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services
Cr Merfield left the Chamber, the time being 8.59pm and returned at 9.02pm.
Report Summary
- Earlsferry House is currently for sale and a party is interested in purchasing the property.
- The interested party would like to know whether their plans would be supported by Council in principle.
- The plans involve the establishment of a home business in the short term and offices in the longer term.
- The proposals are supported in principle by the Manager Development Services and Chief Executive Officer.
- Council is asked to endorse the proposal in line with the recommendations of this report.
Cr Piantadosi left the Chamber, the time being 9.10pm.
The Director Operational Services left the Chamber, the time being 9.12pm.
Cr Piantadosi returned to the Chamber the time being 9.15pm.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.1
That Council:
1. Invites the applicant to lodge an application for planning consent to include a home business at Earlsferry House, 1 Earlsferry Court, Bassendean;
2. Determines that the public notice of the application should be given by notice being served on adjoining owners and/or newspaper advertising and/or signs on site;
3. Supports in principle the premises being used for offices as described in the proposal contained within this report;
4. Invites the applicant to prepare Scheme amendment documents in a form suitable to the Town of Bassendean and the Heritage Council;
5. Advises the applicant that all costs in relation to the Scheme Amendment are to be met by the applicant is accordance with the Town’s Schedule of Fees; and
6. Advises the applicant that whilst Council is prepared to support the proposal in principle it should not be assumed that planning consent will be granted for the home business or that the necessary Scheme amendment will be finalised.
It was felt that public notice of the application should be given by notice being served on owners and residents adjoining the property in Thompson and Nurstead Roads and Earlsferry Court, as well as newspaper advertising and signs on site.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.2.1(a)
OCM - 37/07/08 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Gangell that point 2 of the Officer Recommendation be amended to read as follows:
“That Council determines that the public notice of the application should be given by notice being served on adjoining owners and residents in Thompson and Nurstead Roads and Earlsferry Court and newspaper advertising and signs on site.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - ITEM 10.2.1(b)
OCM - 38/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council:
1. Invites the applicant to lodge an application for planning consent to include a home business at Earlsferry House, 1 Earlsferry Court, Bassendean;
2. Determines that the public notice of the application should be given by notice being served on adjoining owners and residents in Thompson and Nurstead Roads and Earlsferry Court and newspaper advertising and signs on site;
3. Supports in principle the premises being used for offices as described in the proposal contained within this report;
4. Invites the applicant to prepare Scheme amendment documents in a form suitable to the Town of Bassendean and the Heritage Council;
5. Advises the applicant that all costs in relation to the Scheme Amendment are to be met by the applicant is accordance with the Town’s Schedule of Fees; and
6. Advises the applicant that whilst Council is prepared to support the proposal in principle it should not be assumed that planning consent will be granted for the home business or that the necessary Scheme amendment will be finalised.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
The Manager Development Services left the Chamber, the time being 9.16pm.
10.2.2 RFT CC029/2007-08 – Provision of Financial Auditing Services (Ref: FINM/TENDNG/1– Ken Cardy Contracts & Support Services Coordinator - Asset Services)
Cr Stubbs left the Chamber, the time being 9.17pm.
Report Summary
- Tenders have been called for the Provision of Financial Auditing Services for the Town of Bassendean.
- Tenders closed 2.00pm Tuesday 6 May 2008 with submissions received from four Financial Auditing Companies. (Sygnum Financial Services, MACRI Partners, Grant Thornton and Haines Norton)
- Council officers have assessed the Tender submissions and have recommended that MACRI Partners be appointed as the provider of the above service for the Town of Bassendean.
The Manager Development Services returned to the Chamber, the time being 9.18pm.
Cr Gangell left the Chamber, the time being 9.19pm and returned at 9.21pm.
Cr Stubbs returned to the Chamber, the time being 9.23pm.
The Director Operational Services returned to the Chamber, the time being 9.25pm.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.2
OCM – 39/07/08 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that Council appoints MACRI Partners as the Contractor for the Provision of Audit Services to the Town Bassendean in accordance with the specifications, and terms and conditions of RFT CC029/2007-08 Provision of Audit Services for the period 1 July 2008 – 30 June 2011 and where appropriate, exercise the option under the contract to negotiate for a two (2) year extension of contract beyond the nominal expiry date of 30 June 2011.
CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY UNDER SECTION 7.3 FOR COUNCIL TO APPOINT ITS AUDITORS.
10.2.3 Resignation of CEO and Recruitment of a New CEO (Ref: – Gary Evershed, Chief Executive Officer)
Report Summary
- The current CEO has tendered his resignation from the position to take up an appointment as the CEO of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
- Council needs to determine a process for the selection of the new CEO prior to advertising the position.
- The CEO recommends that Council convenes a Special Meeting of Council in the next few weeks to consider a process for the selection and appointment of a new CEO.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.3
OCM – 40/07/08 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council holds a Special Meeting of Council on Tuesday 5 August 2008 at 7.30pm for the purpose of approving a process to be used for the selection and appointment of a CEO for the Town of Bassendean before the position of CEO of the local government is advertised.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
11.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS & RIGHT OF REPLY
The following is a summary of each of the questions raised, together with a summary of the response to each question.
Mrs Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mrs Dryer queried why the CEO will be attending the Australian State Conference in September, given that he has tendered his resignation, and suggested that sending someone else in his place should be considered.
The CEO advised that his contract entitles him to attend this conference as a training program. He further added that the opportunity was offered to other staff who have opted not to attend.
12.0 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Nil
13.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Nil
14.1 SC - 26/07/08 - Notice of Motion - Eden Hill Shopping Centre (Ref: GOVN/CCLMEET/6 & 1 – Gary Evershed, Chief Executive Officer)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 14.1
OCM – 42/07/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Klein, that, Council seeks a deputation with the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, the Hon Alannah MacTiernan, to discuss the zoning of the Eden Hill Shopping Centre site and appoints the North Ward Councillors, namely the Mayor, Cr Klein, Cr Piantadosi and Cr Merfield to form the deputation, along with the Chief Executive Officer.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-9/07/08 9/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
OCM - 41/07/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that the meeting be closed to members of the public in accordance with Section 5.23(2)(e) of the Local Government Act 1995, the time being 9.35pm.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
All members of the public and staff were excluded from the Chamber, the time being 9.35pm.
14.2 Application of the Code of Conduct for Councillors and Committee Members (Ref: GOVN/REPRTNG/1 - Gary Evershed, CEO)
The CEO strongly advised that this matter be discussed behind closed doors in accordance with Section 5.23 of the Local Government Act, as the matter to be discussed involved the personal affairs of persons.
Report Summary
- Council adopted the Code of Conduct for Councillors and Committee Members in May 2008.
- Issues have arisen relating to the application of the Code of Conduct.
Crs Pule, Piantadosi, Butler, Elgar, Stubbs and Klein made the following disclosure of interest:
“With regard to the application of the Code of Conduct report in item 14.2, I disclose that I have a matter to be considered by the Code of Conduct Committee. As a consequence, there may be a perception that my impartiality on the matter may be affected, however, I declare that I will consider the matter on its merits and vote accordingly and impartially.”
Cr Gangell made the following disclosure:
“With regard to the application of the Code of Conduct report in item 14.2, I disclose that I have been in email communication in relation to the Code of Conduct Committee. As a consequence, there may be a perception that my impartiality on the matter may be affected, however, I declare that I will consider the matter on its merits and vote accordingly and impartially.”
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
OCM – 43/07/08 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Clause 55 of the Standing Orders (“Limitation on Members Speaking”) be suspended so as to remove the limitation on members speaking, the time being 9.45pm.
CARRIED 6/3
Crs Gangell, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Merfield, Butler and Piantadosi voted in favour of the motion. Crs Klein, Elgar and Pule voted against the motion.
Councillors discussed the three options presented by the CEO in a confidential report distributed only to Councillors.
Cr Butler left the Chamber, the time being 10.55pm.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
OCM – 44/07/08 MOVED Cr Merfield , Seconded Cr Pule, that Clause 55 of the Standing Orders (“Limitation on Members Speaking”) be resumed, the time being 11.00pm.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
The following motion was initially moved but not voted upon but further refined and voted on later in the meeting.
MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that Council invites the Department of Local Government to attend a series of workshops to work through the issues of concern or participate in a Peer Support Program.
Cr Stubbs discussed a possible deferral motion but it was not put or seconded.
Cr Brinkworth left the Chamber, the time being 11.05pm and returned at 11.07pm.
Discussion then ensued about the difficulty in meeting the timeframes outlined by the Instrument of Appointment and Delegation for the Code of Conduct Committee and the following motion was moved and seconded and carried.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - ITEM 14.2(a)
OCM – 45/07/08 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council defers the application of the Code of Conduct Committees until further consideration by Council at a Special Council Meeting to be held on 5 August 2008.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
Cr Butler returned to the Chamber, the time being 11.10pm.
Cr Gangell provided wording for a Notice of Motion which he had prepared in the previous month which was incorporated into the following refined motion.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - ITEM 14.2(b)
OCM – 46/07/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that Council participates in the Peer Support Program that is conducted by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, the West Australian Local Government Association and Local Government Managers Australia.
CARRIED 6/3
Crs Gangell, Brinkworth, Merfield, Elgar, Piantadosi and Pule voted in favour of the motion. Crs Klein, Stubbs and Butler voted against the motion.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
OCM - 47/07/08 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that the meeting proceeds with open doors, the time being 11.50pm.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
As no members of the public returned to the Chamber, the reading aloud of the motions passed behind closed doors was dispensed with.
The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 26 August 2008.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting closed, the time being 11.50pm.
