Town of Bassendean: Agenda
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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE
ACCESS AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Dear Committee Member
A meeting of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee will be held in the Council Chamber, 48 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, on Wednesday, 3 December 2008, commencing at 10.00am.
Mr G HAGGART
ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
27 November 2008
A G E N D A
1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS
2.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Members of the public who wish to do so may ask questions at this point in the agenda.
3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Apologies
Roley McRobert
4.0 DEPUTATIONS
5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
5.1 Minutes of the meeting held on 3 September 2008
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1
That the minutes of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting held on 3 September be confirmed as a true record.
6.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION
7.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
8.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
9.0 REPORTS
9.1 DAIP Action Plan Implementation
This is considered a standing agenda item.
The Working Party had met and the letter drop to businesses previously covered under the “Your Welcome” “Access Makes Cent$” initiative had been undertaken.
A second round of funding under the above scheme was announced and a funding application submitted to cover all businesses in the Town which missed out on the first round.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION- ITEM 9.1
That the report on the DAIP Action Plan Implementation be received.
9.2 Training Program – Equal
All the training sessions have been delivered and the Town has received the three training packages. A letter has been sent to WALGA to acquit the grant.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.2
That the report on the E-Qual Training program be received.
9.3 Complaint – Lack of Access at Bassendean Oval
The Acting DCD contacted the complainant and provided feedback on the outcomes of the discussions. He also encouraged her or other persons who had similar issues to put their concerns in writing.
The Acting DCD arranged a meeting with the Swan Districts Football Club’s CEO to discuss this issue, and others of mutual interest. The Club is aware of the lack of access to sections of the grounds and clubhouse and is sympathetic to the views expressed.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.3
That the report on the Complaint – Lack of Access at Bassendean Oval, be received.
9.4 LAND Tax Assessment Act, 2002 (Section 26A Amended)
Clarification had been sought on the impact of the amendment to the Act. The advice received was that there was no impact on the Town as this was a tax collected by the State Government.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.4
That the report on Land Tax Assessment Act, 2002 be received.
9.5 Audits- Bus Stop Infrastructure
WALGA e-news dated 29 September 2008 has advised the following:
WALGA would like to advise Local Governments not to undertake audits of bus stop infrastructure. The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is in the process of reviewing its bus stop layout design against which to audit and establishing auditing systems.
PTA has acknowledged its obligations for infrastructure in relation to ensuring stops comply with the Commonwealth Disability Standards such as the bus stop pad, tactile pavers and bus stop pole.
WALGA is in the process of negotiating a partnership agreement with the PTA that will include clarification regarding infrastructure ownership and responsibility between State and Local Government. At this time, audits of bus stops would be premature.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.5
That the report on Audits – Bus Stop Infrastructure, be received.
10.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND RIGHT OF REPLY
11.0 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
12.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING
13.0 CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS
14.0 CLOSURE
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 4 March 2009, commencing at 10.00am.
