Town of Bassendean: Agenda
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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN
MINUTES
ACCESS & INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 48 OLD PERTH ROAD, BASSENDEAN
ON WEDNESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2008 AT 10.10AM
1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS
The Acting Presiding Member declared the meeting open and welcomed all those in attendance.
2.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Nil
3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Present
Mrs Jennifer MacLachlan Acting Presiding Member, Community Representative
Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Tina Klein
Mrs Lillian Cottingham Community Representative
Mr Roley McRobert Disability Services Commission
Mr John Otago TADWA
Officers
Mr Phil Baker Acting Director Community Development
Mrs Cathy Muraszko Minute Secretary
Apologies
Mrs Roslyn Munday (Presiding Member) Community Representative
Mr Gary Hall Community Representative
Mr Peter Hall Community Representative
4.0 DEPUTATIONS
Nil
5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
5.1 Minutes of the meeting held on 4 June 2008
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1
MOVED Mrs Cottingham, Seconded Cr Klein, that the minutes of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting held on 4 June 2008, be confirmed as a true record.
CARRIED
6.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION
Nil
7.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Nil
8.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
- Correspondence to Minister on Collier Road pedestrian crossing
At the meeting on 5 March, the Committee agreed that the Town write to the Minister raising concerns that the need for a crossing over the railway line at Collier Road is yet to be addressed, it having previously been raised several times. The correspondence was sent but members had not received a copy and hence this item was deferred.
A copy of the original correspondence was attached to the Agenda along with the reply from Martin Whitely, JP MLA for the Town of Bassendean.
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 8.1
AIC – 1/09/08 MOVED Mrs Cottingham, Seconded Mr McRobert, that the report on the correspondence to the Minister on the inadequacy of pedestrian crossing facilities at the at-grade railway line crossing and Collier Road, be received
CARRIED
9.0 REPORTS
9.1 DAIP Action Plan Implementation
This is considered as a standing agenda item.
The required reports have been submitted to the Disability Services Commission and HACC in compliance with our obligations.
Members were asked to consider strategies to build on the work that has already been undertaken and develop a plan for the coming year to continue the program’s momentum.
It was agreed that the Working Party meet again and Mr McRobert undertook to organise this.
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.1
AIC – 2/09/08 MOVED Cr Klein, Seconded Mrs Cottingham, that the report on the DAIP Action Plan Implementation be received.
CARRIED
9.2 Active Abilities Program Official Launch
The Active Abilities physical activity program at the Cyril Jackson Recreation Centre was officially launched on 21 August, 2008 by Cr Tina Klein, Mayor of Bassendean.
The launch was well attended by representatives of the Town, Disability Services Commission, LotteryWest, other dignitaries as well as staff, volunteers and participants in the program. A video was shown of the activities which occur and everyone had an opportunity to try them out for themselves in conjunction with the members of the program. The feedback was universally enthusiastic and the event a great success thanks to the efforts of the Recreation Officer, Leisure Services.
The Acting Director Community Development acknowledged the outstanding efforts of the Recreation Officer Leisure Services, and accordingly a minor amendment was made to the Officer Recommendation to congratulate the organisers of the event, as highlighted in bold below.
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.2
AIC – 3/09/08 MOVED Mrs Cottingham, Seconded Mr McRobert, that the report on the Active Abilities program launch be received and congratulations be extended to the organisers, particularly the Recreation Officer Leisure Services.
CARRIED
9.3 Training Program – E-Qual
E-Qual are now in the process of developing three training packages (including PowerPoint slides, handouts and facilitators notes in hard copy and on disc) for the Town to deliver in-house one of which being a Customer Service module. It is intended that a training program be developed to cover a two year period and that disability awareness be a component of this ongoing training.
The final training session in the program for events staff and others will be held on Tuesday 19 August.
E-Qual’s involvement in the training program has been beneficial for the Town and participants have viewed the training as a positive experience
The Acting Director Community Development advised that the final training session has been postponed due to both the Manager Leisure Services being on leave and the need to secure a guest speaker. A firm date is yet to be advised.
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.3(a)
AIC – 4/09/08 MOVED Mr McRobert, Seconded Mrs Cottingham, that the report on the E-Qual Training Program be received.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.3(b)
AIC – 5/09/08 MOVED Mrs Cottingham, Seconded Mr Otago, that the E-Qual Training Program be included in the yearly training calendar for all staff and Councillors.
CARRIED
9.4 Complaint – Lack of Access at Bassendean Oval
The acting DCD received a phone call from a Bassendean resident on 26 August complaining about the lack of access for people with a disability at Bassendean Oval.
Members were asked to consider what action should be taken in light of this complaint.
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.4(a)
AIC – 6/09/08 MOVED Cr Klein, Seconded Mrs Cottingham, that the report on the complaint regarding access to Bassendean Oval be received.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.4(b)
AIC - 7/09/08 MOVED Cr Klein, Seconded Mrs MacLachlan, that the Committee authorises Mr McRobert and Mr Otago to visit the Swan Districts Football Club with a view to discussing access for people with disabilities.
CARRIED
The Deputy Presiding Member further suggested that the complainant also write directly to the Club outlining her concerns.
Mr Otago advised that he would conduct some research into the installation of a portable lift and report back to the Committee.
10.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND RIGHT OF REPLY
Nil
11.0 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Nil
12.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Whilst not an announcement of notice of motion for the next meeting, Mrs Cottingham advised the following.
A change has been made to the Revenue Law in regard to the Land Tax Assessment Act 2002 as follows:
- Section 26A amended
- Private residential property is exempt for an assessment year if at midnight on 30 June in the financial year before the assessment year –
- a disabled person uses the property as his or her primary residence; and
- it is owned by one or more individuals, at least one of whom is related to the disabled person.
The Committee agreed that the Mayor investigate and provide the Committee with clarification of Section 26A(2) as amended.
The Acting Director Community Development extended an invitation to Committee members to attend the focus groups associated with the Ashfield Community Action Plan, in particular the one on disability, to be held on Friday 19 September from 10 – 11.30am.
Mr McRobert advised that Mr Stephen Burgess, National Disability Advocacy Program has had a career change and therefore has resigned from the Committee. Brief discussion took place on a replacement and the possibility of attracting someone with a disability.
13.0 CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS
Nil
14.0 CLOSURE
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 3 December 2008, commencing at 10.00am.
There being no further business, the Presiding Member declared the meeting closed, the time being 11.10am.
