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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN

MINUTES

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 48 OLD PERTH ROAD, BASSENDEAN

ON TUESDAY, 28 AUGUST 2007, AT 7.00 PM

1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS

Her Worship the Mayor opened the meeting at 7.00pm and welcomed all those in attendance.

2.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

2.1 Questions from Members of the Public

Ms Sharon Rashbrook, 24 Elsfield Way Bassendean

Ms Rashbrook referred to the emergency housing project for youth in Elsfield Way, and said that for the last six months the back unit has been empty and the front unit has been occupied by a family. Ms Rashbrook asked what the purpose of the project was and how it would be monitored.

The Director Community Development advised that the approval has not changed from the original in that occupants need to be JPET eligible clients, 16 to 21 years and people in need of accommodation.

Each occupant enters into an agreement with JPET where they are monitored through JPET.

Mr John Rutland, 47 Penzance Street, Bassendean.

Mr Rutland was unhappy about the Town’s delay in dealing with a certain complaint from the residents of Elsfield Way. He asked why it took the Town six months to react to a complaint, and if Council could give a guarantee to residents of Elsfield Way that this would not happen again.

The Director Community Development advised that the eviction process, which was needed in this case, was a legal process and it took some time for a court hearing date to be approved.

Mr Rutland further asked what Council would do if similar problems occurred again.

Mayor Klein advised that though Council does realise that tenants do have rights, it is acknowledged that eviction processes take time to finalise.

Mr Rob Rashbrook, 24 Elsfield Way Bassendean

Mr Rashbrook referred to some disturbances in his neighbourhood, and asked why it has been left to the neighbours in Elsfield Way to monitor inappropriate behaviour in the street.

The Director Community Development advised that the appropriate authority to contact in terms of disturbances in the street is the Police.

Mr Garry Butler, 20 Haig Street, Ashfield

Mr Butler asked if it would be possible to have a stop sign erected at the corner of Coulston and Margaret Streets as this has become a very busy intersection and passes a local school.

The Director Operational Services advised this is a Main Roads issue and he would be happy to make an approach to that Authority on behalf of the Town.

Mr Don Yates, 16 Thompson Road, Bassendean

Mr Yates referred to the Council meeting held on 19 February 2006 at which time Council resolved to call for a report relating to the financial impact on ratepayers of underground power. He asked what the due date was for the submission of this report.

The Chief Executive Officer advised that the information in the Officers Report quite clearly states that the property owners will be responsible to contribute an amount of $5,000 for underground power.

Ms Sharon Rashbrook, 24 Ashfield Way Bassendean

Ms Rashbrook referred to the JPET program which she believed would have daily contact with the occupants and that the East Metro Foundation House would have monthly contact with the residents. She asked for the contact details of the Foundation.

The Director Community Development advised that the Foundation House has since merged with a number of community housing groups; however, their contact details and office are the same and they are still in Midland.

The Mayor declared public question time closed at 7.20pm.

3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Present

Councillors

Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Tina Klein

Cr Anne Brinkworth

Cr Jack Fox

Cr Mark Devlin

Cr John Sutherland

Cr Ross Dunkerton

Cr John Gangell

Cr Chris Merfield

Apologies

Cr Michelle Stubbs, Deputy Mayor

Officers

Mr Gary Evershed Chief Executive Officer

Mr Simon Stewert-Dawkins Director Operational Services

Mr Michael Costarella Acting Director Corporate Services

Mr Graeme Haggart Director Community Development

Mr Brian Reed Manager Development Services

Mrs Noreen Townsend Minute Secretary

Leave of Absence

Nil

Public

Eight members of the public were in attendance.

Press

One member of the press was in attendance.

4.0 DEPUTATIONS

4.1 Perth Biodiversity Project Milestone Awards

Ms Cecilia Jordan, a Biodiversity Project Officer from the Western Australian Local Government Association, was in attendance to present two awards.

At the Local Government Convention 2007, Mayor Tina Klein received a Milestone 1 Biodiversity Award on behalf of the Town.

As well, in recognition of the biodiversity work undertaken by the Town's Environmental Officer, Ms Leah Pearson, a certificate award was also presented.

The Biodiversity Milestone Award 1 and Certificate are for scoping, training and resource identification.

Ms Cecilia Jordan, re-presented the Award to Mayor Klein and presented Ms Pearson with her Certificate and extended her congratulations to both and to the Council for their involvement in this project.

5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

5.1 Ordinary Council Meeting held on 24 July 2007

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(a)

OCM – 1/08/07 MOVED Cr Devlin, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held 24 July 2007, be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION –ITEM 5.1(b)

OCM – 2/08/07 MOVED Cr Devlin, Seconded Cr Merfield, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 24 July 2007, be confirmed as a true record.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

6.0 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION

Funding for Success Hill and Ashfield Reserve Foreshore Access Projects

It is my great pleasure to announce that the Town is continuing to deliver on its vision to protect and enhance our greatest natural asset, the Swan River. Council submitted an application to the Commonwealth Government’s recreational Fishing Community Grants Programme seeking funds to provide recreational fishers and other members of the community with safe access to a new fishing platform at Success Hill and for a kayak ramp and fishing platform at Ashfield Reserve.

This week the Town received a letter from Senator The Hon Eric Abatz regarding the Success Hill Reserve fishing platform and access stairs to advise that the Town had been successful in obtaining a grant of up to $100,000, subject to certain conditions. It is intended that a report will be presented back to Council for consideration on how best to achieve this outcome this financial year by the use of public open space funds held in reserve.

Last year Council adopted the Ashfield Parade Reserve Concept Plan involving a number of infrastructure elements including a Kayak Ramp and Fishing Platform. In June, the Swan River Trust cleared the development conditions approved their financial contribution for the first year of the three year $900,000 project.

The Town has now also been notified by Senator Abatz regarding the Ashfield Parade Reserve that the Town had been successful in obtaining a grant of up to $54,435 in Commonwealth funding to carry out the works.

It has been a wonderful team effort with Council identifying and approving the projects which will benefit the community and for staff and in particular, Mr Simon Stewert-Dawkins, in putting together the successful applications for the funding.

The Town has seven kilometres of river foreshore and these two projects will assist in caring for the foreshore under the Town’s direct control. The Ashfield Parade project will be a showcase of best practice environmental management and the Success Hill project will provide for controlled community access to a difficult section of steep river foreshore, subject to serious erosion.

Cr Sutherland left the Chamber, the time being 7.22 pm.

7.0 PETITIONS

Nil

Cr Sutherland returned to the Chamber, the time being 7.24pm.

8.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Cr Devlin disclosed an impartiality interest in Items 10.1.8 and 10.1.9 as they relate to the Local Planning Scheme with regard to the housing of vehicles on-site, as he is a truck driver by trade.

Cr Sutherland disclosed an impartiality interest in Item 10.1.17 relating to the Public Events Committee as he is a member of the Success Hill Action Group, which has an application for funding before the Public Events Committee.

9.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Nil

10.0 REPORTS

10.1 Standing Committee Meeting held on 21 August 2007

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION –ITEM 10.1(a)

OCM – 3/08/07 MOVED Cr Gangell Seconded Cr Dunkerton that the minutes of the Standing Committee meeting held on 21 August 2007, be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

Adoption of Recommendations En Bloc

Standing Orders Local Law, Clause 49 states:

A member may move a motion to adopt by one resolution, all the recommendations or a group of recommendations from a committee or several reports, without amendment or qualification after having first identified those recommendations, if any -

(a) which require adoption by absolute or special majority vote,

(b) in respect of which there is a disclosure of interest;

(c) which any member has indicated the member wishes to debate; and

(d) in respect of which any member has indicated the wish to ask a question or to raise a point of clarification,

and, each of those recommendations referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) shall be considered separately.

Standing Committee Minutes of 21 August 2007

The motions listed in the following Officer Recommendation were passed unanimously at the Standing Committee meeting held on 21 August 2007.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(b)

That Council adopts en bloc the following recommendations of the Standing Committee of 21 August 2007, contained in the Ordinary Council Agenda – Items 10.1.1, 10.1.6, 10.1.8, 10.1.11, 10.1.12, 10.1.13, 10.1.14, 10.1.16, 10.1.18, 10.1.19, 10.1.20 and 14.1.1:

The Chairperson asked if there were any items in the Officer Recommendation, apart from Item 10.1.8 in which Cr Devlin had disclosed an interest, that were to be removed from the en bloc resolution for further discussion.

Cr Fox indicated that he wished to discuss and debate Item 10.1.1 and this was also removed from the en bloc resolution.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.1(b)

OCM – 4/08/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Devlin that Council adopts en bloc the following recommendations of the Standing Committee of 21 August 2007, contained in the Ordinary Council Agenda – Items 10.1.6, 10.1.11, 10.1.12, 10.1.13, 10.1.14, 10.1.16, 10.1.18, 10.1.19, 10.1.20 and 14.1.1:

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

Ordinary Council Agenda	Standing Committee Agenda Item	Item	Recommendation Number	Standing Committee Vote
10.1.6	10.6	Possible Disposal of Lot 500 Nurstead Avenue Bassendean	SC – 9/08/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.11	10.11	Ticketing Booth and Other Works to Enhance Line of Sight to Heritage Stands and Skate Park, steel Blue Oval Bassendean	SC – 14/08/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.12	10.12	Bassendean Local Emergency Management Committee Meeting held on 18 July 2007	SC – 15/08/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.13	10.13	Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting held on 1 August 2007	SC – 16/08/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.14	10.14	Bassendean Youth Advisory Committee Meeting held on 7 August 2007	SC – 17/08/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.16	10.16	Bassendean Local Studies Collection Management Committee Meeting held on 9 August 2007	SC – 18/08/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.18	10.18	Accounts for Payment	SC – 19/08/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.19	10.19	Financial Statements for the period ended 31 July2007	SC – 20/08/07	Carried unanimously

10.1.20

10.20

Councillors’ Information Workshops held on 3 July and 7 August 2007

SC – 21/08/07

Carried unanimously

14.1.1

14.1

Land Acquisition and Disposal within town Planning Scheme No 4A

CONFIDENTIAL ITEM

SC – 22/08/07

Carried unanimously

Council was then requested to considered the balance of the Standing Committee recommendations independently.

Ordinary Council Agenda	Standing Committee Agenda Item	Item	Recommendation Number	Reason for discussion
10.1.1	10.1	Town of Bassendean Policy framework	SC – 4/08/07	Removed from en bloc
10.1.2	10.2	Black Spot Funding Applications	SC – 5/08/07	Disclosure of Interest
10.1.3	10.3	RFT CC001/2007-08 – Graffiti Removal service	SC - 6/08/07	Absolute majority required
10.1.4	10.4	Boundary Roads – Memorandum of Understanding between City of Bayswater & Town of Bassendean	SC – 7/08/07	Disclosure of interest
10.1.5	10.5	Underground Power	SC – 8/08/07	Carried 5/2
10.1.7	10.7	Town Centre Area Strategy	SC – 10/08/07	Revised recommendation
10.1.8	10.8	Breach of Local Planning Scheme No. 3 Unauthorised Transport Depot (Heavy Haulage) Lot 10 (nO.38) Pearson Street, Ashfield Owner: Mr Nenjo Males	SC – 11/08/07	Disclosure of interest
10.1.9	10.9	Breach of Local Planning Scheme No. 3 – Unauthorised Transport Depot (Truck Storage) Lot 14 (No.20) Maidos Street, Ashfield – Owner: Mrs Green	SC – 12/08/07	Carried 5/2
10.1.10	10.10	Lotterywest IT Grant	SC – 13/08/07	Absolute majority required
10.1.15	10.15	Arts Committee Meeting held on 8 August 2007	SC – 1/08/07	Absolute majority required
10.1.17	10.17	Public Events Committee Meeting held on 13 August 2007	SC – 2/08/07 SC – 3/08/07	Disclosure of interest

10.1.1 SC – 4/08/07 – Town of Bassendean Policy Framework (Ref: G0463 – Gary Evershed, Chief Executive Officer)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.1

MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council:

1. Adopts the following triple bottom line policy framework as outlined in the CEO’s report to the August 2007 Standing Committee:

Sustainable Bassendean

(Overarching Sustainability Policy)

Environmental Enhancement

(Natural & Built Environment)

Community Wellbeing

(Community Development & Services)

Economic Vitality

(Local & Regional Economic Development Strategies)

Leadership in Business Excellence

(Governance & high level management policies)

2. Prepares a new suite of policies incorporating existing best practice policies for consideration in March and April 2008;

3. Instructs the CEO to prepare policies under the headings of objectives, strategies and application that are as clear and concise as possible and clearly differentiate high level Council policies by not including day to day operational procedures and instructions.

4. Adopts the following overarching policy on Sustainability

Sustainable Bassendean Policy

Objectives

The Town recognises that all life has intrinsic value, is interconnected and that biodiversity and ecological integrity are part of the irreplaceable life support systems upon which the earth depends. Council is committed to using its best endeavours to meet the needs of current and future generations through an integration of environmental protection, social advancement and economic prosperity.

Our four key objectives are:

1. To ensure an integrated approach to protecting the natural environment and enhancing the built environment that provides a sustainable environment for future generations.

2. To enhance the quality of community life in the Town characterised by vibrant participation, cohesiveness, increased social capital and recognition of the need for social justice and community safety.

3. To foster economic prosperity in the Town and Region.

4. To strengthen the Town’s position as an innovative, independent local government achieving business excellence.

Strategy

(Reference “Sustainability Framework for the State Sustainability Strategy”)

The Town of Bassendean strives to achieve these objectives by:

1. Ensuring that the way we govern as a Council is driving the transition to a sustainable future by:

Providing stable, ethical and sound government for the Town’s residents and ratepayers;
Using sustainability assessment to aid decision making;
Planning for sustainable long term outcomes for the community;
Forming partnerships and strategic alliances to foster sustainability;
Managing financial resources in a prudent manner to safeguard a sustainable future;
Raising awareness and building capacity in both Councillors, staff and the community in achieving sustainable outcomes;
Measuring and reporting on sustainability.

2. Leading by example and playing our part in solving the global challenges of sustainability by:

Accepting our fair share of increased population density
Supporting the development and implementation of environmental technology
Maintaining and increasing the Town’s biodiversity
Responding to green house and climate change and setting an example in reducing greenhouse emissions
Raising awareness of oil vulnerability, the gas transition and the use of cleaner fuels

3. Valuing and protecting our environment and ensuring the sustainable management and use of natural resources and in particular our number one asset the Swan River by:

Ensuring products and services used by the Town support sustainable agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, forestry and plantations and sustainable mining and petroleum production
Encouraging sustainable tourism in the Region
Protecting the Swan River and the Town’s water and aquatic systems
Employing sustainable land use management for parks, reserves and the urban form

4. Planning and encouraging our community to reduce its ecological footprint and enhance its quality of life at the same time by:

Participating in initiatives to manage the wider urban and regional growth
Revitalising our Town centres and suburbs
Implementing sustainable urban design
Integrating land use with transport modes
Encouraging the sound management of freight and regional transport in the Town
Preserving air quality
Reducing waste and managing it as a resource
Reducing water consumption and improving water quality
Using sustainable energy sources
Conserving cultural heritage and landscapes and creating a strong ‘sense of place’

5. Supporting our community to fully participate in achieving a sustainable future by:

Providing community services, community development and capacity building
Encouraging sustainable housing
Fostering a healthy, fair and safe community
Providing community education and raising community awareness for sustainability
Fostering sustainability through culture and the arts
Fostering sustainability through multiculturalism
Fostering a socially inclusive society
Fostering participatory democracy and community participation in decision making

6. Assisting business to benefit from and contribute to sustainability by:

Facilitating networking activities for business sustainability
Creating a business friendly Council and developing economic policy for sustainability
Fostering cleaner production in the Town and Region
Encouraging corporate social responsibility and industry sustainability

Application

Responsibility for the implementation of this policy rests with all Councillors, staff, volunteers and contractors of the Town of Bassendean. Sustainability is to be measured and reported upon in the quarterly and annual report. The policy is to be reviewed every three years.

Cr Fox made a suggestion to the Mover and Seconder, that Point 2 be amended to include a workshop towards the end of this year and this was discussed with the CEO. The CEO confirmed that it would be possible to hold a workshop in November, however, in checking the calendar, it was determined that a workshop could be held in early December.

The Mover and Seconder agreed to this minor addition when moving and seconding the Committee Recommendation.

During further debate on this item, Cr Fox moved an amendment to the motion that the words “by not including” be removed from point (3) and the word “from” be inserted in their place, however, the motion lapsed for the want of a seconder.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.1.1

OCM – 5/08/07 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council:

1. Adopts the following triple bottom line policy framework as outlined in the CEO’s report to the August 2007 Standing Committee:

Sustainable Bassendean

(Overarching Sustainability Policy)

Environmental Enhancement

(Natural & Built Environment)

Community Wellbeing

(Community Development & Services)

Economic Vitality

(Local & Regional Economic Development Strategies)

Leadership in Business Excellence

(Governance & high level management policies)

2. Prepares a new set of policies, incorporating existing best practice policies, for consideration at a workshop to be held on Tuesday 4 December 2007 and be finalised in March and April 2008;

4. Adopts the following overarching policy on Sustainability

Sustainable Bassendean Policy

Objectives

Our four key objectives are:

1. To ensure an integrated approach to protecting the natural environment and enhancing the built environment that provides a sustainable environment for future generations.

3. To foster economic prosperity in the Town and Region.

4. To strengthen the Town’s position as an innovative, independent local government achieving business excellence.

Strategy

(Reference “Sustainability Framework for the State Sustainability Strategy”)

The Town of Bassendean strives to achieve these objectives by:

1. Ensuring that the way we govern as a Council is driving the transition to a sustainable future by:

Providing stable, ethical and sound government for the Town’s residents and ratepayers;
Using sustainability assessment to aid decision making;
Planning for sustainable long term outcomes for the community;
Forming partnerships and strategic alliances to foster sustainability;
Managing financial resources in a prudent manner to safeguard a sustainable future;
Raising awareness and building capacity in both Councillors, staff and the community in achieving sustainable outcomes;
Measuring and reporting on sustainability.

2. Leading by example and playing our part in solving the global challenges of sustainability by:

Accepting our fair share of increased population density
Supporting the development and implementation of environmental technology
Maintaining and increasing the Town’s biodiversity
Responding to green house and climate change and setting an example in reducing greenhouse emissions
Raising awareness of oil vulnerability, the gas transition and the use of cleaner fuels

3. Valuing and protecting our environment and ensuring the sustainable management and use of natural resources and in particular our number one asset the Swan River by:

Ensuring products and services used by the Town support sustainable agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, forestry and plantations and sustainable mining and petroleum production
Encouraging sustainable tourism in the Region
Protecting the Swan River and the Town’s water and aquatic systems
Employing sustainable land use management for parks, reserves and the urban form

4. Planning and encouraging our community to reduce its ecological footprint and enhance its quality of life at the same time by:

Participating in initiatives to manage the wider urban and regional growth
Revitalising our Town centres and suburbs
Implementing sustainable urban design
Integrating land use with transport modes
Encouraging the sound management of freight and regional transport in the Town
Preserving air quality
Reducing waste and managing it as a resource
Reducing water consumption and improving water quality
Using sustainable energy sources
Conserving cultural heritage and landscapes and creating a strong ‘sense of place’

5. Supporting our community to fully participate in achieving a sustainable future by:

Providing community services, community development and capacity building
Encouraging sustainable housing
Fostering a healthy, fair and safe community
Providing community education and raising community awareness for sustainability
Fostering sustainability through culture and the arts
Fostering sustainability through multiculturalism
Fostering a socially inclusive society
Fostering participatory democracy and community participation in decision making

6. Assisting business to benefit from and contribute to sustainability by:

Facilitating networking activities for business sustainability
Creating a business friendly Council and developing economic policy for sustainability
Fostering cleaner production in the Town and Region
Encouraging corporate social responsibility and industry sustainability

Application

CARRIED 7/1

All Councillors voted in favour of the motion, with the exception of Cr Fox who voted against the motion.

Cr Klein disclosed a proximity interest in Items 10.1.2 and 10.1.4, due to the close proximity of her residence to the black spot intersection of Morley Drive and Wicks Street, and it being situated on the boundary of the Town of Bassendean and the City of Bayswater. Cr Klein requested that the two items be discussed sequentially so that she would only have to leave the Chamber once.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION

OCM – 6/08/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Items 10.1.2 and 10.1.4 be discussed consecutively.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

As the Deputy President was not in attendance the Mayor called for nominations for a Presiding Member to chair the meeting whilst she was out of the Chamber.

Cr Fox was nominated by Cr Sutherland and seconded by Cr Gangell. There being no further nominations Cr Fox was elected unopposed.

Cr Klein vacated the Chair and left the Chamber, the time being 7.37pm. Cr Fox assumed the Chair.

10.1.2 SC – 5/08/07 – Black Spot Funding Applications (Ref: G036 – John Chen, Engineering Officer, Asset Services)

Cr Klein had disclosed a proximity interest in this item due to the close proximity of her residence to the black spot intersection of Morley Drive and Wicks Street.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.2

OCM – 7/08/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that Council receives and endorses the Town’s Black Spot applications for the following three intersections:

1. Walter Road East and Iolanthe Street;

2. Morley Drive and Wicks Street; and

3. Palmerston Street and James Street.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0

Item 10.1.4 was discussed consecutively with Item 10.1.2.

10.1.4 SC – 7/08/07 – Boundary Roads - Memorandum of Understanding between City of Bayswater & Town of Bassendean (Ref: G036/G1032 – Simon Stewert-Dawkins, Director Operational Services)

Cr Klein had disclosed a proximity interest in this item due to her residence being situated on the boundary of the Town of Bassendean and the City of Bayswater.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.4

OCM – 8/08/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council:

1. Approves the draft “Boundary Memorandum of Understanding” and schedule of Boundary Roads between the Town of Bassendean and the City of Bayswater as attached to the August 2007 Standing Committee agenda; and

2. Authorises the use of the Town of Bassendean seal to formalize the “Boundary Memorandum of Understanding” with the City of Bayswater.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0

Cr Klein returned to the Chamber at 7.42pm and resumed the Chair and Cr Fox advised her of the outcome of items 10.1.2 and 10.1.4.

The order of the agenda was resumed.

10.1.3 SC – 6/08/07 – RFT CC001/2007-08 – Graffiti Removal Service (Ref: G1204.80– Ken Cardy Contracts & Support Services Coordinator - Asset Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.3

OCM – 9/08/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that,

1. Council appoints KLEENIT Inc. as the Contractor for the Graffiti Removal Service within the Town of Bassendean in accordance with the specifications, and terms and conditions of RFT CC001/2007-08 Provision of Graffiti Removal Service within the Town of Bassendean, for the period 1 October 2007 – 30 September 2010;

2. Council accepts Priority Option 1 as the Price Schedule for RFT CC001 /2007-08, and

3. Council delegates to the CEO the authority to exercise the option under the contract to negotiate for a one (1) year extension of the Contract beyond the nominal expiry date of 30 September 2010.

CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0

POINT 3 WAS 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.

10.1.4 SC – 7/08/07 – Boundary Roads - Memorandum of Understanding between City of Bayswater & Town of Bassendean (Ref: G036/G1032 – Simon Stewert-Dawkins, Director Operational Services)

This item was discussed earlier in the meeting – refer to page 18.

10.1.5 SC – 8/08/07 – Underground Power (Ref: G1419/G1010/G1408.2 – Simon Stewert-Dawkins, Director Operational Services)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.5

MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council:

1 Does not purchase a horizontal boring machine to speed up the installation of the Wester Power and Office of Energy under ground power program within the Town due to full cost for under grounding of power being borne fully by the Town and the technical and accreditation requirements;

2. Considers allocating $50,000 per annum into a “reserve” account for properties adjacent to Town of Bassendean owned/vested land in order to fund the an underground power program;

3. Notes that in accordance to the OCM 19/02/06 Council resolution, the CEO will be submitting an expression of interest application in 2009/10 to the Office of Energy to underground power in the suburb of Ashfield;

4. Notes that in accordance to the OCM 19/02/06, a report will be presented on the financial implications and the various strategies to assist ratepayers fund their contribution for the proposed underground power program.

The Presiding Member decided to put the Committee Recommendation items separately. Committee Recommendation Points 2, 3 and 4 were dealt with first, followed by Point 1.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.1.5(a)

OCM – 10/08/07 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council:

1. Considers allocating $50,000 per annum into a “reserve” account for properties adjacent to Town of Bassendean owned/vested land in order to fund the an underground power program;

2. Notes, that in accordance to the OCM-19/02/06, the CEO will be submitting an expression of interest application in 2009/10 to the Office of Energy to underground power in the suburb of Ashfield;

3. Notes, that in accordance to the OCM-19/02/06, a report will be presented on the financial implications and the various strategies to assist ratepayers fund their contribution for the proposed underground power program.

CARRIED 5/3

Crs Klein, Brinkworth, Fox, Devlin and Merfield voted in favour of the motion. Crs Gangell, Sutherland and Dunkerton voted against the motion.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.1.5(b)

OCM – 11/08/07 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council does not purchase a horizontal boring machine to speed up the installation of the Wester Power and Office of Energy under ground power program within the Town, due to full cost for undergrounding of power being borne fully by the Town and the technical and accreditation requirements.

DUE TO AN EQUALITY OF VOTES (4/4), THE PRESIDING MEMBER CAST A SECOND VOTE RESULTING IN THE MOTION BEING CARRIED (5/4)

Crs Klein, Brinkworth, Devlin and Merfield voted in favour of the motion. Crs Sutherland, Dunkerton, Gangell and Fox voted against the motion.

10.1.6 SC – 9/08/07 – Possible Disposal of Lot 500 Nurstead Avenue, Bassendean (Ref: NUR - Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.6

OCM – 12/08/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Klein, that the Chief Executive Officer enters into discussions with adjoining owners relating to the possible disposal of Lot 500 Nurstead Avenue, Bassendean.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-4/08/07 8/0

10.1.7 SC – 10/08/07 Town Centre Area Strategy (Ref: G1035.1 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7

MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Brinkworth that a revised and updated officer recommendation in relation to the Town Centre Area Strategy be provided to Council for consideration at the next OCM.

OFFICER COMMENT

The following revised recommendation is provided for Council consideration as required by the Standing Committee resolution.

The revised recommendation lists in recommendation 1, areas where the concept plan should be modified, in recommendation 2, notes that should be added to Strategy, and in recommendation 3, issues that need to be developed as part of the total project. Some of the recommendations are more precise than those presented to the Standing committee; this has been achieved by reviewing the Consultant’s recommendations and the original submissions.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER REVISED RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7

OCM – 13/08/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Devlin, that:

1. Council adopts the advertised version of the Town Centre Strategy Concept Plan, subject to the following modifications:

BASSENDEAN OVAL

a) Reduce the height of 'significant' building to be similar to other future residential developments on the reconfigured Oval site.

SUCCESS HILL PRECINCT

b) Remove the road extension under Lord Street.

2. Council endorses the following notes being added to the underpinning Strategy document:

OLD PERTH ROAD PRECINCT

a) The hot spot identified for the western end of Old Perth Road could partially occupy existing buildings in that location.

b) The site bounded by Guildford Road, Wilson Street and Old Perth Rd could be redeveloped as a major mixed-use development if land can be assembled under one ownership

BIC RESERVE

c) Council’s vision for the Town Park will provide an important meeting place and a vibrant hub for the community.

BASSENDEAN VILLAGE

d) The changes proposed to Bassendean Village Shopping Centre will require further discussion with the owners prior to implementation

e) Car parking ratios should be reviewed and shared parking facilities should be investigated at the shopping centre.

SUCCESS HILL PRECINCT

f) Investigate better access to the Success Hill Train Station as part of any proposal to substantially increase housing densities within the precinct.

g) Clarify the density and built form of development that would be preferable in the area around Success Hill Train Station.

h) Any proposals to increase housing densities within the area around Success Hill Train Station would need to be considered in the light of the traffic impact of the proposals.

i) Any proposals to increase housing densities within the area around Success Hill Train Station would also need to consider access to the Town Centre either through an overpass or underpass at Guildford Road.

GUILDFORD ROAD /RAILWAY LINE

j) Attention needs to be given to the lighting quality requirements associated with the existing railway underpass to reduce anti social behaviour.

k) The possibility of either providing a pedestrian overpass or underpass at the location of the Bassendean Train Station should be explored as part of the Maylands to Guildford TOD study.

l) A study should be undertaken to resolve the current traffic issues at the West Road/Guildford Road/Lord Street intersection.

m) If the station could be modified then a right-turn facility into Old Perth Road could be implemented.

n) A subway connection between Guildford Road and Railway Parade could potentially be considered as vehicle connection. This possibility would need to be considered as part of a detailed traffic study.

o) A study should be undertaken to resolve the current traffic issues at the Lord Street and Railway Parade intersection.

STRATEGY WIDE ISSUES

p) Tree retention is an important objective of the Strategy/

q) Include section about the type of development and densities that would be preferable in specific areas within the strategy area

r) Highlight the links to existing bike paths

s) The examination of Residential Densities outside the Strategy area should be examined during the review of the Town's Local Planning Strategy

3. Council requires the following issues to be addressed in the remainder of the development of the overall Strategy:

BIC RESERVE

a) Develop built form design guidelines for the residential buildings proposed to be located on the BIC reserve.

b) Investigate the feasibility of including a perfumed garden within the town park in addition to the water feature previously requested by Council, in the detailed design of the BIC reserve

c) Ensure that the detailed design of the BIC Reserve recognises that the design of the proposed access road needs to take account of its setting between a school and a park.

d) Investigate the feasibility of including an additional tennis court in the detailed design of the BIC reserve, providing that the additional court is located within the dedicated clubs zone, and does not prejudice the overall aims of the concept plan.

e) As part of the detailed design work for the BIC reserve explore alternative management arrangements, including the shared use of facilities.

STRATEGY WIDE ISSUES

f) Develop built form design guidelines taking into account architectural styles for new buildings proposed to be located within the Old Perth Road main street environment.

g) Develop a landscape strategy and public realm strategy of the Town Centre

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

10.1.8 SC – 11/08/07 – Breach of Local Planning Scheme No.3 Unauthorised Transport Depot (Heavy Haulage) Lot 10 (No.38) Pearson Street, Ashfield Owner: Mr Nenjo Males (Ref: 38 Pearson Street – Michael Whitbread; Senior Planning Officer)

Cr Devlin disclosed an impartiality interest in this item and in Item 10.1.9, as they relate to the Local Planning Scheme with regard to the housing of vehicles on-site, as he is a truck driver by trade. Cr Devlin left the Chamber at 8.04pm.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.8

OCM – 14/08/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council advises the owner of Lot 10 (No.38) Pearson Street, Ashfield that the use of this site as a transport depot is contrary to Local Planning Scheme No.3 and unless this illegal land use ceases within 28 days prosecution action for the breach of the Scheme will commence without further notice.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0

10.1.9 SC – 12/08/07 – Breach of Local Planning Scheme No. 3 - Unauthorised Transport Depot (Truck Storage) Lot 14 (No.20) Maidos Street , Ashfield - Owner: Mrs Green (Ref: MAI20 – Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)

Cr Devlin had disclosed an impartiality interest in this item when he disclosed an interest in Item 10.1.8. Cr Devlin had left the Chamber at 8.04pm.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.9

OCM – 15/08/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that Council notes the use of Lot 14 (No. 20) Maidos Street, Ashfield, as contrary to Local Planning Scheme No. 3 and defers taking action at this time pending the adoption of Local Planning Scheme 10, subject to:

Only one truck being housed at the site, at a place to be approved by the Manager Development Services;
Monitoring of any further complaints; and
The owner making application under Local Planning Scheme 10 for the continued use of the property in conjunction with the business.

CARRIED 6/1

All Councillors voted in favour of the motion, with the exception of Cr Brinkworth who voted against the motion.

Cr Devlin returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.05pm.

10.1.10 SC – 13/08/07 – Lotterywest IT Grant (Ref: G087 – Greg Neri, Manager Youth Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.10

OCM – 16/08/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council:

1. Notes receipt of the Lotterywest grant to the value $9,573; and

2. Approves the amount to be included in the 2007/08 Budget in accordance with section 6.8 of the Local Government Act.

CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0

10.1.11 SC – 14/08/07 – Ticketing Booth and Other Works to Enhance Line of Sight to Heritage Stands and Skate Park, Steel Blue Oval Bassendean (Ref: R05.4 – Graeme Haggart, Director Community Development)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.11

OCM – 17/08/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that:

1. Council adopts the following program of works at the Integrated Youth Facility:

a. Remove the Guildford Road ticketing booth;

b. Replace the Integrated Youth Facility perimeter fence with an appropriate bollard fence approved by the Heritage Council;

c. Remove the old half pipe skate facility;

d. Remove unnecessary bitumen and concrete hard stand and replace with turf; and

e. Install lighting to illuminate the skate park and heritage stands.

2. Funding applications be submitted to appropriate funding bodies to achieve the program of works;

3. In the event external funding sources do not meet the project cost, refers the project for consideration in the 2008/09 budget deliberations;

4. All necessary approvals for the works be obtained;

5. Photographic recording of the original half pipe skate facility be referred to the Local Studies Librarian for retention in the Local History Collection; and

6. Consideration of a third ticketing booth be referred to the redevelopment plans for Steel Blue Oval Bassendean within the Town Centre Area Strategy.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-4/08/07 8/0

10.1.12 SC – 15/08/07 – Bassendean Local Emergency Management Committee Meeting held on 18 July 2007 (Ref: G0525 – Graeme Haggart, Director Community Development)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.12

OCM – 18/08/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Merfield, that:

Council sets the meeting dates for the Bassendean Local Emergency Management Committee for 2008 as being:

20 February

21 May

20 August

19 November

2. The report on a meeting of the Bassendean Local Emergency Management Committee held on 18 July 2007 be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-4/08/07 8/0

10.1.13 SC – 16/08/07 – Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting held on 1 August 2007 (Ref: G0417.9 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.13

OCM – 19/08/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that

1. Council reaffirms its support for:

the Commercial Strategy objectives proposed for the Town Centre by Hames Sharley in the Draft Town Centre Area Strategy; and
the business promotion and marketing strategies for the Town Centre proposed by retail consultant Peter McNabb in the Enquiry by Design process.

2. Council recognizes that the Town’s strategic and sustainability goals make it desirable to adopt a proactive role in cooperating with the business sector to develop an integrated marketing and promotion strategy for the Town Centre.

3. Council supports the early convening of workshops of traders and property owners in the Bassendean Village and Old Perth Road precincts. The aim of the workshops is to plan the creation, within six months, of a Bassendean Town Marketing Association charged with responsibility for launching a staged marketing and promotion strategy commencing in the next financial year.

4. The report of the Economic Development Advisory Committee held on 1 August 2007 be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-4/08/07 8/0

10.1.14 SC – 17/08/07 – Bassendean Youth Advisory Committee Meeting held on 7 August 2007 (Ref: G0483 – Greg Neri, Manager Youth Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.1.14

OCM – 20/08/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that the report on the meeting of the Bassendean Youth Advisory Council held on 7 August 2007, be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-4/08/07 8/0

10.1.15 SC – 1/08/07 – Arts Committee Meeting held on 8 August 2007 (Ref: G1128.4/G0444.9 – Patrick Quigley, Manager Leisure Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.15

OCM – 21/08/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that Council:

Notes the minor amendments to the Project Briefs for the Sandy Beach Reserve Public Art Commission and Sculpture Park Exhibition Project;
Notes Mr Andrew Kay, Mr Paul Caporn and Mr Daniel Iley as the three Artists chosen to submit designs for the Sandy Beach Reserve Public Art Commission;
Notes Ms Phillippa Clarke and Cr Mark Devlin as the two members nominated from the Arts Committee, to assist an Artsource representative on the artwork reference panel for the Sandy Beach Reserve Public Art Commission;
Adopts a sales commission of 20% levied on any sculptures sold during the Sculpture Park Exhibition Project;
Defers the nominations for the artwork reference panel for the Sculpture Park Exhibition Project until after the review of Council’s Committees has taken place; and
Receive the minutes of the Arts Committee Meeting held on 8 August 2007.

CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0

10.1.16 SC – 18/08/07 – Bassendean Local Studies Collection Management Committee Meeting held on 9 August 2007 (Ref: G1121.1 – Allan Caddy, Manager Library & Information Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.16

OCM – 22/08/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Gangell, that the report on a meeting of the Bassendean Local Studies Collection Management Committee held on 9 August be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-4/08/07 8/0

10.1.17 Public Events Committee Meeting held on 13 August 2007 (Ref: G1128.1 – Patrick Quigley, Manager Leisure Services)

Cr Sutherland disclosed an impartiality interest in point 1 of this item, as he is a member of the Success Hill Action Group, which has an application for funding before the Public Events Committee. Cr Sutherland left the Chamber at 8.09pm.

SC – 2/08/07

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.17(a)

OCM – 23/08/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Merfield, that Council provides sponsorship of $938 under the Community Events Sponsorship Program, to the Success Hill Action Group to assist with a Children’s Christmas Party in December 2007 and that a sponsorship agreement is prepared between the Town and the Success Hill Action Group to outline the conditions of the sponsorship.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0

Cr Sutherland returned to the Chamber at 8.10pm.

SC – 3/08/07

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.17(b)

OCM – 24/08/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council:

Receives the progress report, including event proposal, for the Bassendean on Show Festival, subject to an amendment to the proposal stating that Council consider allocating $80,000 in the 2008/09 Budget for the Festival, with additional external income to be sought for the event through funding, sponsorship and parking and stallholder fees; and
Receives the report on the meeting of the Town of Bassendean Public Events Committee held on 13 August 2007.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

10.1.18 SC – 19/08/07 – Accounts for Payment (Ref: G041 – Michael Costarella, Acting Director Corporate Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.1.18

OCM – 25/08/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Merfield, that vouchers:

81497- 81664 Municipal Fund – Commonwealth Bank

5658 – 5679 Trust Fund

EFT 159 - 334 Municipal Fund – EFT Vouchers

totalling $1,424,257.64. be passed for payment.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-4/08/07 8/0

10.1.19 SC – 20/08/07 – Financial Statements for the period ended 31 July 2007 (Ref: G042 – Michael Costarella, Acting Director Corporate Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.19

OCM – 26/08/07 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that:

The Statement of Financial Activity, Balance Sheet, Operating Statement and notes for the period ended the 31 July 2007 be received;
The Investment Report for the period ended 31 July 2007, be received;
The Statement of Outstanding Creditors’ accounts in the amount of $833,031.17 for the period to 31 July 2007, be received; and
The Statement of Outstanding Debtors’ accounts in the amount of $239,073.95 as at 31 July 2007, be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-4/08/07 8/0

10.1.20 SC – 21/08/07 – Councillors’ Information Workshops held on 3 July and 7 August 2007 (Ref: G0466)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.20

OCM – 27/08/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Fox, that the notes on the Councillors’ Information Workshops held on 3 July and 7 August 2007 be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-4/08/07 8/0

10.2 REPORTS OF OFFICERS

10.2.1 Quarterly Reports for Quarter Ended 30 June 2007 (Ref: G042 - Gary Evershed, Chief Executive Officer)

Report Summary

The purpose of this report is for Council to receive the Quarterly Reports for the period ended 30 June 2007.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.1

OCM – 28/08/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council

1. Receives the Quarterly Reports for the Quarter ended 30 June 2007, and

2. Endorses the strategic priority targets set by the CEO for the current quarter.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

10.2.2 Forward Planning for Councillor Workshops (Ref: G0444 - Gary Evershed, Chief Executive Officer)

Report Summary

Council has completed a program of workshops leading to the budget adoption followed by the Town Centre Area Strategy.
The CEO and CMT have identified two workshops required in September should Council be in agreement.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.2

That Council convenes a Councillor Information Workshop on the Conservation Plan for the Pensioner Guard Cottage and 1 Surrey Street on Tuesday 4 September and the future use of the former Bassendean New Business Centre building on Tuesday 11 September.

In discussion, it was agreed between the Council and the CEO that the workshops could be held on one night if the workshop commenced at 5.30pm and a meal was included.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.2.2

OCM – 29/08/07 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Fox, that Council convenes a Councillors’ Information Workshop on Tuesday 4 September 2007 on the:

Conservation Plan for the Pensioner Guard Cottage, 1 Surrey Street;
future use of the former Bassendean New Business Centre building; and
Success Hill Jetty.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

10.2.3 Speed Review – Guildford Road, Bassendean (Ref: G1213/GUI – Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services)

Report Summary

MRWA proposed to lower the posted speed limit in Guildford Road, between Moojebing and Palmerston Streets, from 70km/h to 60km/h.
Council Officers support the proposal and are seeking Council’s endorsement.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.3

OCM – 30/08/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Merfield, that Council:

1. Endorses the Main Roads Western Australia proposal to lower the posted speed limit in Guildford Road, between Moojebing and Palmerston Streets, from 70km/h to 60km/h in the interest of community and road safety;

2. Writes to Main Roads Western Australia to indicate Council’s support of the lowering of the posted speed limit in Guildford Road, between Moojebing and Palmerston Streets, from 70km/h to 60km/h; and

3. Writes to Main Roads Western Australia and requests that funding be allocated to construct a median strip in Guildford Road between Moojebing Street and Old Perth Road and provide ingress and egress turning lanes at Pearson Street, Colstoun Road, Shackleton Street, Palmerston Street Kenny street and Old Perth Road for the safe and effective traffic movements.

CARRIED 6/2

All Councillors voted in favour of the motion, with the exception of Crs Dunkerton and Sutherland who voted against the motion.

10.2.4 Determinations made by the Manager Development Services and Reported to Council for Information (Ref: G1018 - Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.4

OCM – 31/08/07 MOVED Cr Fox, Seconded Cr Devlin, that Council notes the decisions made under delegated authority by the Manager Development Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

10.2.5 Implementation of Council Resolutions

At the Ordinary Council meeting held in April 1998, it was resolved that an ongoing report be presented to Council each month detailing the status of Council resolutions.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.5(a)

OCM – 32/08/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Gangell, 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 8/0

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - ITEM 10.2.5(b)

OCM – 33/08/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Merfield, that in relation to items 14857 and 14858, Council issues a press release advising of the donations made to the applicants through rate exemptions.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

10.2.6 Calendar for September 2007 (Ref: G1128 – Sue Perkins, Executive Assistant)

A calendar of events for September was submitted to Council for consideration.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.2.6

That the Calendar for September 2007 be adopted.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.2.6

OCM – 34/08/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Gangell, that the Calendar for September 2007 be adopted, subject to the following additions:

Wed 12 Sep 4.00pm North Metro Conservation Group Meeting (Cr Sutherland)

Wed 26 Sep 6.30pm Stan Moses Pavilion Management Group Meeting (Cr Merfield)

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

10.2.7 Use of the Common Seal (Ref: G0416 – Sue Perkins, Executive Assistant)

A report on the use of the Common Seal for the reporting period for submitted to Council for information.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.7

OCM – 35/08/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that the report on the use of the Common Seal for the preceding month be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

11.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS & RIGHT OF REPLY

Mr Don Yates, 16 Thompson Road, Bassendean

Mr Yates referred to part 4 of Item 10.1.5, Underground Power, and asked when the report could be expected.

The Chief Executive Officer advised that he could not answer the question at this time and took the question on notice.

12.0 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

Nil

13.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING

Nil

14.0 CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS

14.1.1 SC – 22/08/07 – Land Acquisition and Disposal within Town Planning Scheme No 4A (Ref: G1030.1 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)

As the confidential recommendation for Item 14.1 was adopted en bloc under 10.1(b), the need to exclude the public from the Chamber was dispensed with.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 14.1.1

OCM – 36/08/07 MOVED Cr Klein, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council:

1. Acquires Lot 278 Hamilton Street and Lot 280 Hamilton Street;

2. Negotiates further with the adjoining owner regarding a sale of parts Lots 202 and 203 Hyland Street, Bassendean, conditional upon removal of the easement to No 27 Hyland Street, albeit at a discounted price, and if these negotiations fail, to sell the land by public tender, unless the adjoining owner agrees to pay the market value of the land;

3. Sells 14 Iveson Place by tender;

4. Subdivides 271 Hamilton Street; and

5. Uses the budgeted overdraft of up to $8,000 to facilitate the acquisition of land if necessary.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-4/08/07 8/0

15.0 CLOSURE

The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 25 September 2007.

The Presiding Member declared the meeting closed at 8.35pm.