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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN

MINUTES

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

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

ON TUESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 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 taken on Notice

Mr Don Yates, 16 Thompson Road, Bassendean

At the Ordinary Council meeting held on 28 August 2007, Mr Yates referred to part 4 of Item 10.1.5, Underground Power, and asked when the report could be expected.

The CEO provided the following answer to Mr Yates in writing:

“Thank you for your question taken on notice at the August Ordinary Council Meeting.

The report on the financial implications and the various strategies to assist ratepayers fund their contribution for any proposed undergrounding of power program will be provided in the lead up to Council’s application for funding in the 2009 funding round.

The obvious reason for this is that it is unlikely that Council would proceed any earlier if it can attract 50% of funding from the State Government.

Secondly, if done earlier prices would be subject to change and the information would be useless by the time the report would be required for the funding round.”

2.2 Questions from Members of the Public

Mr Don Yates, 10 Thompson Road, Bassendean

Mr Yates referred to the upcoming elections and thanked those Councillors who have been serving Council for the last 4 years.

Mr Yates referred to the Visionary Town Plan and in particular the traffic management study to be undertaken, and asked when this was likely to commence, whether public will have the opportunity to comment and when it will conclude.

The Manager Development Services took Mr Yates’ question on notice.

Mr Yates further referred to a recent incident of assault in Lamb Street whereby offenders were filmed by home video and queried what the position is with residents using their own video equipment out on the street.

Mr Yates’ second question was also taken on notice.

Mr Sam Piantadosi, 4 Jubilee Avenue, Eden Hill

Mr Pianiadosi drew Council and Officers attention to a number of Homeswest properties in Eden Hill that are empty and have been vandalised, and asked if Council has an action plan to ensure that such homes are occupied.

The Mayor thanked Mr Piantadosi for his advice on the properties as Council was unaware of this situation. She further pointed out that Council has no jurisdiction over Homeswest properties, however Officers undertook to investigate further.

Mr Bill Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill

Mr Dreyer referred to page 26 of the Agenda on Sporting and Recreation Facilities and the proposal to defer the construction of the two synthetic tennis courts until 2008/09 financial year and queried whether this meant that there will be no courts available for anyone other than the Tennis Club.

The Acting Director Community Development advised that the Town has a licence agreement with the Tennis Club which prescribes restricted use of the Town’s tennis courts for the Club. Outside of these times, the wider community has access to the tennis courts.

Mr Sam Piantadosi, 4 Jubilee Avenue, Eden Hill

Mr Piantadosi queried Council’s policy for spraying noxious weeds, what poisons are used, whether they are carcinogenic and what notice Council gives residents of their intention to spray.

The Director Operational Services advised that the Town has a policy in regards to spraying and advertisements are placed in the local newspaper prior to spraying taking place. Spraying also takes place within the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Mr Piantadosi further asked if Council sprayed during windy weather conditions.

The Director Operational Services advised that the policy states an acceptable wind velocity level for spraying to which Council adheres.

3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Present

Councillors

Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Tina Klein

Cr Michelle Stubbs, Deputy Mayor

Cr Anne Brinkworth

Cr Jack Fox

Cr Mark Devlin

Cr John Sutherland

Cr Ross Dunkerton

Cr John Gangell

Cr Chris Merfield

Officers

Mr Gary Evershed Chief Executive Officer

Mr Simon Stewert-Dawkins Director Operational Services

Mr Michael Costarella Acting Director Corporate Services

Mr Brian Reed Manager Development Services

Mr Patrick Quigley Acting Director Community Development

Mrs Cathy Muraszko Minute Secretary

Apologies

Mr Graeme Haggart Director Community Development

Leave of Absence

Cr Dunkerton requested Leave of Absence for the October Standing Committee and Ordinary Council Meetings.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 3.0

OCM – 1/09/07 MOVED Cr Klein, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Leave of Absence be granted to Cr Dunkerton for the October Standing Committee and Ordinary Council Meetings.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

Public

5 members of the public were in attendance.

Press

1 member of the press was in attendance.

4.0 DEPUTATIONS

4.1 SC – 2/09/07 - Proposed Four Lot Subdivision - Lots 2 & 3 (No. 167) West Road, Bassendean

Lauren Vidler, Town Planner from BSD Pty Ltd was to be in attendance to a deputation on this item.

A copy of a facsimile to the DPI, on which the deputation will be based, was included as an attachment to the agenda.

The Mayor advised however, that the opportunity to make a deputation had since been declined and would therefore not proceed.

5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

5.1 Ordinary Council Meeting held on 28 August 2007

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(a)

OCM – 2/09/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held 28 August 2007, be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(b)

OCM – 3/09/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 28 August 2007, be confirmed as a true record.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

6.0 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION

The Mayor made the following announcements to Council.

The Mayor, together with the CEO, recently attended a breakfast in Kings Park at which a book titled Marble Bar to Mandurah on the history of railway in WA was launched. The book was signed by the author and the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure and purchased on behalf of the Town. The Mayor drew particular attention to page 169 on which a photo of the new Bassendean Railway Station is illustrated.

A letter of thanks has been received from the Maltese Association of WA following a recent opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister of Malta by herself and the CEO.

A letter from the President of WALGA in response to, and opposing the announcement at the LGMA of four retired CEO’s who presented a model of where they believe local government should go.

A letter from the Hon. Jim Lloyd MP asking people to walk to work on 5 October 2007 for better health and cleaner air.

7.0 PETITIONS

Nil.

8.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

The following Disclosures of Interest were received by the CEO in writing prior to the meeting:

Cr Dunkerton disclosed a proximity interest in item 10.12 in relation to Broun Way.

Cr Brinkworth disclosed an impartiality interest in item 10.1.5 - Open Space Strategy, point (c), due to her and her husband’s membership of the Railway Historical Society.

The Mayor, Cr Tina Klein, disclosed a proximity interest in item 10.1.6(b) in relation to corner lots, as she resides next to a corner lot.

Cr Merfield disclosed a proximity interest in item 10.1.6(b) as he resides on a corner block.

Cr Gangell disclosed a proximity interest in item 10.1.6(b) in terms of modifications to Local Planning Scheme 10 as he has a primary interest in issues concerning corner lots.

9.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Nil.

10.0 REPORTS

10.1 Standing Committee Meeting held on 18 September 2007

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(a)

OCM – 4/09/07 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that the minutes of the Standing Committee meeting held on 18 September 2007, be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

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 18 September 2007

The motions listed in the following Officer Recommendation were passed unanimously at the Standing Committee meeting held on 18 September 2007.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(b)

OCM – 5/09/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that Council adopts en bloc the following recommendations of the Standing Committee of 18 September 2007, contained in the Ordinary Council Agenda – Items 10.1.1, 10.1.9, 10.1.10, 10.1.11, 10.1.12, 10.1.13, 10.1.14, 10.1.15, 10.1.16, 10.1.18, 10.1.19 & 10.1.20:

Ordinary Council Agenda	Standing Committee Agenda Item	Item	Recommendation Number	Standing Committee Vote
10.1.1	10.1	Alterations and Factory Additions – Lot 1001 (No 12-14) Dyer Road, Bassendean	SC – 1/09/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.9	10.9	Process to Select Delegates for Appointment to EMRC and WALGA East Zone and Other Committees	SC – 16/09/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.10	10.10	Health Promotion Policies	SC – 17/09/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.11	10.11	Community, Sporting & Recreation Facilities Fund	SC – 18/09/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.12	10.12	Cyril Jackson Physical Education & Community Recreation Centre Management Committee Meeting held on 16 August 2007	SC – 19/09/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.13	10.13	Seniors’ Week Coordinating Committee Meeting held on 23 August 2007	SC – 20/09/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.14	10.14	Bassendean Youth Advisory Council Meeting held on 4 September 2007	SC – 21/09/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.15	10.15	Access & Inclusion Committee Meeting held on 5 September 2007	SC – 22/09/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.16	10.16	Arts Committee Meeting held on 12 September 2007	SC – 23/09/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.18	10.18	Accounts for Payment	SC – 25/09/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.19	10.19	Financial Statements for the period ended 31 August 2007	SC – 26/09/07	Carried unanimously
10.1.20	10.20	Councillors’ information Workshops held on 14 August and 4 September 2007	SC – 27/09/07	Carried unanimously

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/1

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

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

Ordinary Council Agenda	Standing Committee Agenda Item	Item	Recommendation Number	Standing Committee Vote
10.1.2	10.2	Proposed Four Lot Subdivision - Lots 2 & 3 (No. 167) West Road, Bassendean	SC – 2/09/07	Disclosure of Interest
10.1.3	10.3	Disposal of Property – Delegation of Authority	SC – 3/09/07	Absolute Majority required
10.1.4	10.4	Disposal of Surplus Equipment	SC – 4/09/07	Absolute Majority required
10.1.5	10.5	Open Space Strategy	SC – 5/09/07 SC – 6/09/07 SC – 7/09/07	Disclosure of Interest
10.1.6	10.6	Modifications to Local Planning Scheme No. 10	SC – 8/09/07 SC - 9/09/07	Disclosure of Interest

10.1.7

10.7

Review of Committees of Council

SC – 10/09/07

SC – 11/09/07

SC – 12/09/07

SC – 13/09/97

SC – 14/09/07

Carried 4/2

Carried Unanimously

Carried 5/1

Carried 4/2

Carried 4/3

10.1.8

10.8

Review of Council Delegates to External Committees

SC – 15/09/07

Carried 5/1

10.1.17

10.17

2007/08 Budget Review

SC – 24/09/07

Absolute Majority required

10.1.1 SC – 1/09/07 - Alterations and Factory Additions – Lot 1001 (No 12-14) Dyer Road, Bassendean – Owner: True Blue Corporation – Applicant: Myer Shircore Architects (Ref: DYE12 – Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.1

OCM – 6/09/07 MOVED Cr Dunkerton, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council grant planning consent for the alterations and additions at Lot 1001 (No.12) Dyer Road, Bassendean, subject to the following conditions:

1. The issue of a building licence prior to the commencement of any on site works;

2. Any security fencing shall be located a minimum of 2.0 metres from the street boundary, and if of wire mesh type, shall be PVC coated;

3. No products, goods or materials are to be stored outside of the building, unless in a designated area approved by Council for this purpose (Development Control Unit);

4. The first 2-metres metres of the site being landscaped to the satisfaction of Council (Development Control Unit);

5. A detailed landscape plan being submitted with the application for a building licence which shows the location and type of existing and proposed trees and shrubs and lawns to be installed, and natural landscaping areas to be retained, in accordance with the approved plans;

6. The Macdonald Crescent street verge adjacent to the lot 1001 being landscaped and maintained to Council's satisfaction (Development Control Unit);

7. The landscaping plan shall include details of the proposed watering system to ensure the establishment of species and their survival during the hot, dry summer months. Council encourages landscaping methods which do not rely on reticulation. Where reticulation is not used, the alternative method should be described;

8. The landscaped areas being developed in accordance with the approved plan and maintained thereafter for a minimum period of 12 months (Development Control Unit);

9. Provision and maintenance of a total of 70 paved car parking spaces measuring 5.5m x 2.5m and clearly marked on the ground, with 6m wide paved access ways;

10. The owner shall provide and construct to the satisfaction of the Town additional on site car parking bays to a maximum of 48, for the current land uses if in the opinion of the Council, such bays are required;

11. Signs and hoardings being subject to a separate application;

12. The issue of a building licence prior to the commencement of any on-site works;

13. The buildings hereby approved shall not be occupied until all of the conditions of planning consent have been complied with to the satisfaction of the Manager Development Services, unless the applicant has entered into an agreement with Council to comply with those conditions within a specified period; and

The working drawings shall be accompanied by a drainage system based on the principle that paved and roofed area runoff shall be directed into on-site soak-wells and contained wholly within the site.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.1.2 SC – 2/09/07 - Proposed Four Lot Subdivision - Lots 2 & 3 (No. 167) West Road, Bassendean – Owners: CL & DE Chapman & BJ & RG Walsh – Applicant: Cardno BSD Pty Ltd (Ref: WAPC135457 - Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)

Cr Dunkerton disclosed a proximity interest in relation to Broun Way and left the Chamber, the time being 7.20pm.

A minor amendment was made to the Committee/Officer Recommendation – Item 10.1.2 to change the word “minimum” to “maximum” in point 1 as highlighted in bold below.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.2

OCM – 7/09/07 MOVED Cr Fox, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council refers the application to subdivide Lots 2 & 3 (No 167) West Road, Bassendean, back to the Western Australian Planning Commission with a recommendation of REFUSAL on the following grounds:

1. The proposed subdivision would result in a cul-de-sac with a length of 165 metres, which is in excess of the 120 metre maximum recommended by Liveable Neighbourhoods; and

2. The proposed subdivision proposes 4 lots and the location of the required 10% public open space contribution has not been provided, as required under Section 153 of the Planning & Development Act 2005.

Footnote:

The WAPC is advised that the subject lots form part of “Precinct E” under the Town’s Local Planning Strategy. The Town would support re-zoning of the land to a higher density following gazettal of LPS 10 and the submission of a comprehensive plan for the orderly and proper planning of the locality.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

Cr Dunkerton returned to the Chamber, the time being7.22pm.

10.1.3 SC – 3/09/07 - Disposal of Property – Delegation of Authority (Ref: G0451 – Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.3

OCM – 8/09/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that Council:

1. Delegates the authority to the CEO to dispose of local government property listed in the Annual Budget to a value not exceeding $100,000; and

2. Notes that in the event property is sold at Public Auction that the CEO will make reference to the written down value of the property as contained in the Town’s asset register, and where applicable the market value of the property when setting the reserve price.

CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0

POINT 1 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 – 4/09/07 - Disposal of Surplus Equipment (Ref: G0451 – Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.4

OCM – 9/09/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that Council:

1. Approves the disposal of the Ransomes Gang Mower, Asset Number P7132, via Public Auction and approves a reserve price of $3,000 (GST inclusive);

2. Delegates the authority to the CEO to negotiate an acceptable price for the Ransomes Gang Mower in the event the reserve price is not reached;

3. Approves the disposal of the following property via Public Tender:

20 Various Musical Instruments
174 Hobnob Stackable Chairs (asset numbers 20224 and 21084)
4 Dallas Equip Tub Chairs (asset numbers 21134, 21135, 21136, 21137)
5 Executive Chairs (asset number 20461)
3 Office Chairs
1 Wooden Coat/Hat Rack
1 Ricoh Photocopier

4. Delegates to the CEO the authority to accept the most advantageous Tender or Tenders to Council, for the items listed above;

5. Approves destruction of the following property once any usable parts are stripped from the items listed:

Stihl blower – asset number 430
Wagner airless spray unit – asset number 550
Victa outdoor vac – asset number 478

and

6. Approves that the asset register be amended to reflect the disposal of all surplus plant listed above that is included in the asset register.

CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0

POINTS 1, 3, AND 5 WERE PASSED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY VOTE UNDER SECTION 6.8(2) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 AS IT SEEKS AUTHORISATION IN ADVANCE TO INCUR EXPENDITURE THAT IS NOT LISTED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET.

POINTS 2 AND 4 WERE 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.

10.1.5 Open Space Strategy (Ref: G1035.3 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)

Cr Brinkworth disclosed an impartiality interest in Item 10.5 with specific relation to open space in Tonkin Park due to her husband’s and her membership of the Railway Historical Society. This item was removed from the Officer Recommendation to be considered separately.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.5

1. Adopts the following hierarchy of open space as part of its Open Space Strategy:

Regional Public Open Space

Definition: Servicing a 10km catchment area; May have an environmental impact; Caters for large groups; and generally 50,000m2 plus in size. Public Open Space receiving a regional classification shall be developed in accordance with concept plans developed for the particular site.

Ashfield Flats/Ashfield Parade Reserve
Steel Blue Oval

District Public Open Space

Definition: Servicing a 5km catchment; Significant interest to attract users from a wide range; and generally 15,000m2 to 40,000m2 in size. Public Open Space receiving a district classification shall be developed in accordance with Council’s framework.

Ashfield Reserve
BIC Reserve
Jubilee Reserve

Neighbourhood Public Open Space

Definition: Servicing a 2km catchment (i.e. a 1km walk to); Caters for larger groups; and generally 3,000m2 to 15,000m2 in size. Public Open Space receiving a district classification shall be developed in accordance with Council’s framework.

Mary Crescent Reserve
Sandy Beach Reserve
Success Hill Reserve
Point Reserve

Local Public Open Space

Definition: Servicing a 1km catchment (i.e. a 500m walk to); Responsive to local needs; and generally up to 3,000m2 in size. Public Open Space receiving a Local Open Space-developed classification shall be developed in accordance with Council’s framework.

Developed Local POS

Broadway Arboretum
The park Estate (new reserve )
Colin Smith Reserve
Third Avenue POS
Carman Way Reserve
Troy Street Reserve
Parmelia Way Reserve
May Holman Reserve
Surrey Street Park
Palmerston Square Reserve
Freiberg Reserve
Hatton Court Park
Clarke Way Reserve
Gary Blanch Reserve
Pickering Park
Bindaring Park
Freeland Square
Padbury Square Reserve
Lord/Schofield Reserve
Culworth/ Mickleton Reserve
Anzac Terrace Reserve

Undeveloped Local POS

Undeveloped POS may include small parcels of bushland, POS used in transition such as road or drainage reserves, or POS in close proximity to other developed POS. Undeveloped Open Space shall be retained in their natural state and will not be provided with facilities.

Christie POS
Whitfield Street POS 1
Bindaring Park
Bridson Street/Elder Parade POS
Bradshaw Reserve
Kelly Park
Calnon Street POS
Lamb Street POS
Hamilton Street POS
Lord Street POS
Earlsferry POS
Anstey Road POS
Parnell Parade POS
Deakin Street POS
Villiers Street POS
Geraldine POS
4th Avenue POS
Padbury Place POS
Chedworth Way POS
Ireland Way POS
Advertises its intention to advise the State Government that 94 Hamilton Street, Bassendean, and 93 Lord Street, Eden Hill, are no longer required for recreation purposes.

At the Standing Committee meeting, Cr Stubbs foreshadowed an amendment that Sandy Beach Reserve be identified as Regional Public Open Space with Ashfield Flats/Ashfield Park Reserve.

Cr Merfield foreshadowed that in the event that Committee Recommendation – Item 10.1.5(a) is defeated, he would move that Sandy Beach be identified as District Public Open Space.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.5(a)

OCM – 10/09/07 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Sandy Beach Reserve be identified as Regional Public Open Space with Ashfield Flats/Ashfield Park Reserve.

LOST 4/5

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

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.1.5(a)

OCM – 11/09/07 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Sandy Beach Reserve be identified as District Public Open Space.

CARRIED 6/3

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

A minor amendment was made to the Committee/Officer Recommendation – Item 10.1.5(b) to reflect the changed identification of Sandy Beach Reserve following the above Council Resolution as highlighted in bold below.

COUNCL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.5(b)

OCM – 12/09/07 MOVED Cr Klein, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council:

1. Adopts the following hierarchy of open space as part of its Open Space Strategy:

Regional Public Open Space

Ashfield Flats/Ashfield Parade Reserve
Steel Blue Oval

District Public Open Space

Ashfield Reserve
BIC Reserve
Jubilee Reserve
Sandy Beach Reserve

Neighbourhood Public Open Space

Mary Crescent Reserve
Success Hill Reserve
Point Reserve

Local Public Open Space

Developed Local POS

Broadway Arboretum
The park Estate (new reserve )
Colin Smith Reserve
Third Avenue POS
Carman Way Reserve
Troy Street Reserve
Parmelia Way Reserve
May Holman Reserve
Surrey Street Park
Palmerston Square Reserve
Freiberg Reserve
Hatton Court Park
Clarke Way Reserve
Gary Blanch Reserve
Pickering Park
Bindaring Park
Freeland Square
Padbury Square Reserve
Lord/Schofield Reserve
Culworth/ Mickleton Reserve
Anzac Terrace Reserve

Undeveloped Local POS

Christie POS
Whitfield Street POS 1
Bindaring Park
Bridson Street/Elder Parade POS
Bradshaw Reserve
Kelly Park
Calnon Street POS
Lamb Street POS
Hamilton Street POS
Lord Street POS
Earlsferry POS
Anstey Road POS
Parnell Parade POS
Deakin Street POS
Villiers Street POS
Geraldine POS
4th Avenue POS
Padbury Place POS
Chedworth Way POS
Ireland Way POS
Advertises its intention to advise the State Government that 94 Hamilton Street, Bassendean, and 93 Lord Street, Eden Hill, are no longer required for recreation purposes.

CARRIED 8/1

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

As Cr Brinkworth had disclosed an impartiality interest in Item 10.5 with specific relation to open space in Tonkin Park, she left the Chamber, the time being 7.35pm.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.5(c)

OCM – 13/09/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that Tonkin Park be retained as an undeveloped park pending further discussion with the Australian Historical Railway Society and the State Government.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

Cr Brinkworth returned to the Chamber, the time being 7.37pm.

Modifications to Local Planning Scheme No. 10 (Ref: G1042.1 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)

Crs Klein, Gangell and Merfield disclosed proximity interests in Item 10.6, point 4 in relation to corner lots and as a result it was considered separately.

The Mayor ruled that point 1 also be voted on separately.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.6

That Council adopts Local Planning Scheme No 10 with the following modifications:

Rezone the Eden Hill Shopping Centre site and adjoining ‘Service Station’ site to ‘Local Shopping ‘ zone (no ‘Additional Uses’ or ‘Special Control Area’ to apply – delete SCA-1 from Map and Schedule 11);
Modify the boundary of Precinct B by moving it westward to include the lots east of Ivanhoe Street and north of Walter Road;
Modify the density code for No’s 13-17 Wilson Street (Masonic Hall site) to R20/60;
Include a clause within the Scheme Text that allows certain corner lots to be developed to a higher density. The proposed clause reads as follows:

The Council may permit the development, or support the subdivision, of an existing R17.5 or R20 coded corner lot to a maximum density of R25 provided the original lot has frontage to two constructed roads and any new lots created or new dwellings constructed shall have their own frontage to a constructed road.

Delete Special Control Area No. 3 from the Local Planning Scheme No. 10 Scheme Text and Scheme Maps.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.6(a)

OCM – 14/09/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council adopts Local Planning Scheme No. 10 with the following modification:

Rezone the Eden Hill Shopping Centre site and adjoining ‘Service Station’ site to ‘Local Shopping ‘ zone (no ‘Additional Uses’ or ‘Special Control Area’ to apply – delete SCA-1 from Map and Schedule 11);

CARRIED 7/2

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

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.6(b)

OCM – 15/09/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council adopts Local Planning Scheme No. 10 with the following modifications:

Modify the boundary of Precinct B by moving it westward to include the lots east of Ivanhoe Street and north of Walter Road;

2. Modify the density code for No’s 13-17 Wilson Street (Masonic Hall site) to R20/60; and

3. Delete Special Control Area No. 3 from the Local Planning Scheme No 10. Scheme Text and Scheme Maps.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

As Crs Klein, Gangell and Merfield disclosed proximity interests in Item 10.6, point 4 they left the Chamber, the time being 7.50pm. Cr Stubbs became the Presiding Member in the absence of the Mayor.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.6(b)

OCM – 16/09/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council adopts Local Planning Scheme No. 10 with the following modification:

Include a clause within the Scheme Text that allows certain corner lots to be developed to a higher density. The proposed clause reads as follows:

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0

Crs Klein, Gangell and Merfield returned to the Chamber, the time being 7.52pm.

10.1.7 Review of Committees of Council (Ref: G0444 - Gary Evershed, Chief Executive Officer)

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7

That Council:

1. Retains the following committees:

Access & Inclusion Committee,

Audit & Risk Management Committee,

Local Emergency Management Committee,

Local Studies Collection Management Committee,

Cyril Jackson Physical Education & Community Recreation Centre Management Committee,

Economic Development Advisory Committee,

Seniors’ Week Coordinating Committee

Youth Advisory Council.

2. Forms a new committee to be known as the Cultural Development Committee incorporating the Arts and Public Events Committee;

3. Discontinues the Premiers Australia Day Award Committee;

4. Implements an alternative model of community consultation to replace the Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee through the Ashfield Community Action Plan;

and

Discontinues the Standing Committee in favour of a briefing session on Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda items.

At the Standing Committee it was agreed to consider and vote on the above items separately commencing with point 5 first, points 1 and 3 together, followed by point 2 and then point 4.

MOVED Cr Merfield that Council continues the Standing Committee as it has proven to be an effective governance mechanism in the past, and implements a system of alternating Chair to give all Councillors experience and knowledge in the position. The order of Councillors shall be by order of seniority a per Council workshops.

The CEO advised that it is not possible to rotate the Chair as it would impose the policy position in contravention of the Local Government Act.

Cr Merfield withdrew his amendment.

The Manager Development Services left the Chamber, the time being 8.07pm and returned at 8.12pm.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7(a)

OCM - 17/09/07 MOVED Cr Fox, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that Council continues the Standing Committee as it has proven to be an effective governance mechanism in the past.

CARRIED 5/4

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

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7(b)

OCM - 18/09/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that Council:

1. Retains the following committees:

Access & Inclusion Committee;

Audit & Risk Management Committee;

Local Emergency Management Committee;

Local Studies Collection Management Committee;

Cyril Jackson Physical Education & Community Recreation Centre Management Committee;

Economic Development Advisory Committee;

Seniors’ Week Coordinating Committee;

Youth Advisory Council;

and

Discontinues the Premier’s Australia Day Award Committee.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7(c)

OCM - 19/09/07 MOVED Cr Klein, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council forms a new Committee to be known as the Cultural Development Committee incorporating the Arts and Public Events Committee at which the Premier’s Australia Day Awards would also be considered.

CARRIED 7/2

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

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7(d)

OCM - 20/09/07 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council retains the Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee and conducts another review in one year’s time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7(e)

OCM - 21/09/07 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council receives a report on the establishment of a Families and Children Support Committee.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.1.7(f)

OCM – 22/09/07 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that Council:

1. Receives a report on Establishing a Budget Committee to replace the current process of Budget Workshops, allowing Councillors to make informed decisions and debate items as part of the budget process; and

2. A Budget Committee meeting be held on the second Tuesday of April, May and June.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

Cr Devlin left the Chamber, the time being 8.26pm.

10.1.8 SC – 15/09/07 - Review of Council Delegates to External Committees (Ref: G0444 - Gary Evershed, Chief Executive Officer)

As the Mayor is opposed to the inclusion of the Small Business Centre East Metro in item 1, the Mayor ruled that item 1 be voted on separately with the remaining items being voted on together.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.8(a)

OCM – 23/09/07 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council:

Continues to appoint delegates or members and a deputy delegate or member to the:

Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council;

East Zone of WALGA;

Collective Local Biodiversity Strategy Stakeholder Working Group;

Eastern District Planning Committee;

North Metro Conservation Group Inc;

Perth Airports Municipalities Group;

Small Business Centre East Metro;

Swan River Trust;

CARRIED 7/1

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

Cr Devlin returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.27pm.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION – COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.8(b)

OCM - 24/09/07 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Sutherland that Council:

1. Continues to provide a delegate and deputy delegate to the Stan Moses Pavilion Management Group in an observer capacity only and not as a member of the Board; and

2. Discontinues the appointment of delegates to the following bodies and to the roles of:

Senior Citizens’ Welfare Association;

State Emergency Service Liaison Volunteer;

Fire Brigade Liaison;

Aged Services Liaison

Bassendean City Farm Steering Committee; and

North Metropolitan Region Recreation Advisory Committee, if it is wound-up.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

10.1.9 SC - 16/09/07 - Process to Select Delegates for Appointment to EMRC and WALGA East Zone and other Committees (Ref: G0107/G0421 – Gary Evershed, Chief Executive Officer)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.9

OCM - 25/09/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council adopts the following policy on the selection of Councillor delegates to Committees and to external bodies, with a suitably worded inclusion, to be provided by the CEO on how to break the deadlock in the event of a tied vote:

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLOR DELEGATES

Objective

To provide guidance to Councillors and the CEO on the process to be used in selecting and appointing Councillors to committees and to external bodies.

Policy

It is Town of Bassendean policy that, at a meeting of the Council where a Councillor is to be appointed to a committee or to an external body and there are more nominations than vacancies, the CEO is to conduct a secret ballot using the first past the post system to establish the preferred delegate or delegates to fill the position. In the event of a tied vote for a position, lots will be drawn by the CEO to determine the preferred delegate.

The Mayor or Presiding Member is then to call for a resolution of Council for the preferred delegate or delegates to be appointed to the vacant position and for the next preferred delegate to be appointed the deputy for the position to carry out the duties of the appointed Councillor in his or her absence when required.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.1.10 SC – 17/09/07 - Health Promotion Policies (Ref: G0451 – Patrick Quigley, Manager Leisure Services & Ken Goldsworthy, Manager Health and Environmental Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.10

OCM - 26/09/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that Council adopts the following health promotion policies:

HEALTH PROMOTION POLICIES

TOBACCO POLICY

Objective

To provide a safe, healthy environment for users of Council facilities.

Council recognises that smoke free environments protect non-smokers from the harmful effects of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) and contribute to reducing tobacco consumption levels. Council will encourage quitting attempts and discourage the uptake of smoking, particularly by young people.

Policy

Council acknowledges its obligations to ensure that all Council owned buildings are free from potential health hazards.

Council declares that all Council owned buildings and events are smoke free zones and this policy extends to Council plant and vehicles.

Council provides signage to Council buildings and events to reflect its non-smoking policy.

Council advises hirers of its facilities, via its hire documentation, that the facility hired is subject to Council's non-smoking policy.

The management committees of relevant buildings shall be advised of their requirements to implement the policy.

All indoor and designated outdoor environments (seated areas/audience areas) under the control of the Town will be promoted as 100% smoke free.

All official functions (including dinners, presentations, fund-raising events, meetings, and social occasions) will be promoted as 100% smoke free.

Tobacco products will not be sold or promoted by the Town or on any premises under the control of the Town.

Any person, either employed by or representing the Town in any capacity will refrain from smoking whilst acting in an official capacity.

FOOD AND CATERING POLICY

Objective

To encourage the provision of good nutrition options to maintain and improve the health of the community.

Policy

Where food is available at functions and activities, healthy alternatives will be readily offered. This includes the provision of foods low in fat, high in fibre and fruit and vegetables.

Appropriate information will be available to food handlers e.g. Health & Hygiene of Food Handlers.

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS POLICY

Objective

To promote, encourage and support strategies to minimise harm from alcohol and other drug use.

Policy

The Town encourages the responsible consumption of alcohol, and excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol will be discouraged.

Water will be made available for free or low cost at public events.

If events include a licensed area, alcohol will be served in accordance with the requirements set out in the Liquor Licensing Act 1998. This includes no alcohol being served to patrons under the age of 18 years or to intoxicated patrons.

The use of illicit and performance enhancing drugs will not be allowed at any activities or events under the control of the Town.

Participants and performers known to be intoxicated due to alcohol and/or other drugs will not be permitted to participate or perform.

Food will be offered when alcohol is served.

The irresponsible use of alcohol or use of illicit and/or performance enhancing drugs will not be glamorised or promoted.

SUN PROTECTION POLICY

Objective

To recognise that exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) has negative health effects and will therefore introduce measures to minimise exposure.

Policy

The Town strongly recommends and supports sun safe practices for all activities.

Activities will be conducted outside of the hours 10.00am to 3.00pm when UVR is at its peak, whenever possible.

Natural shade will be utilised to protect participants and spectators, wherever available.

Staff and members representing the organisation will always act as positive role models by adopting sun protection behaviours such as wearing long sleeved shirts, broad brim hats, extra length shorts, sunglasses and applying sunscreen.

When natural shade is not available, the Town will supply and erect portable shade structures, wherever possible.

Sunscreen (SPF 30+, broad spectrum water resistant) will be made available to participants and spectators. However when this is not possible these parties will be encouraged to bring their own.

SPORT SAFE POLICY

Objective

To improve the health of the community through safe participation in sports and physical activities.

Policy

An appropriately qualified first aid person/s with first aid equipment will be in attendance at events.

The community will be encouraged to use protective sports equipment where necessary.

Warm up, stretch and cool down routines will be encouraged, if required.

Members, coaches and officiating personnel will be encouraged to attend approved training and accreditation course in sports injury prevention and treatment, if required.

Correct fluid replacement practices will be encouraged at events.

MENTAL HEALTH POLICY

Objective

To promote positive mental health to maximise well being in individuals and communities. To foster a sense of belonging through improving social, physical and economic environments as well as enhancing the coping capacity of individuals and communities. To reduce or remove economic or social barriers to participation in the Town’s activities and encourage participants, volunteers and organisers to treat all groups in the organisation and in the community in general with respect, equality and openness.

Policy

The Town will proactively support positive mental health promotion in individuals and the community through the following supportive strategies:

Provide opportunities for individuals to be mentally, physically and socially active (ACT).

Encourage individuals to join and actively participate in the Town’s activities and those of partner organisations (BELONG).

Encourage individuals to become a volunteer in the Town, to set personal goals for achievement in the activities of the organisation, and to be more broadly involved in other community events and environments (COMMIT).

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.1.11 SC – 18/09/07 - Community, Sporting & Recreation Facilities Fund (Ref: G1110 – Patrick Quigley, Manager Leisure Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.11

OCM - 27/09/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that Council:

1. Finalises the number of courts required on the BIC Reserve at 8 in total comprising 6 grass courts and 2 synthetic courts;

2. Notifies the Department of Sport and Recreation that Council supports one application for CSRFF funding in the 2007 round to undertake capital works improvements to the Town’s tennis facilities on BIC Reserve; and

3. Defers the construction of the 2 synthetic courts component of the tennis court relocation project until the 2008-09 financial year pending the outcome of the CSRFF application.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.1.12 SC – 19/09/07 - Cyril Jackson Physical Education & Community Recreation Centre Management Committee Meeting held on 16 August 2007 (Ref: G1117 – Patrick Quigley, Manager Leisure Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.12

OCM - 28/09/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council

Provides “in principle” support for the proposed Active Abilities Program for people with disabilities and that a further investigation be undertaken on its compatibility with next year’s programming for the Centre.
Receives the report on the meeting of the Cyril Jackson Physical Education & Community Recreation Centre Management Committee held on 16 August 2007.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.1.13 Seniors’ Week Co-ordinating Committee Meeting held on 23 August 2007 (Ref: G096 – Patrick Quigley, Manager Leisure Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.13

OCM - 29/09/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that Council:

1. Appoints the existing community members on the Seniors Week Coordinating Committee to continue on in an informal capacity, past the pending Local Government elections scheduled for 20 October, until after the 2007 Seniors Week Celebrations debriefing meeting scheduled for 22 November 2007; and

2. Receives the report on the Town of Bassendean Seniors’ Week Committee meeting held on 23 August 2007.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.1.14 SC – 21/09/07 - Bassendean Youth Advisory Council Meeting held on 4 September 2007 (Ref: G0483 - Evan Hillman, Youth Development Officer)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.1.14

OCM - 30/09/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that the report on the meeting of the Bassendean Youth Advisory Council held on 4 September 2007 be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.1.15 SC – 22/09/07 - Access and Inclusion Committee Meeting held on 5 September 2007 (Ref: G084.10 – Greg Neri, Acting Director Community Development)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.15

OCM - 31/09/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that the report on a meeting of the Access and Inclusion Committee held on 5 September 2007, be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.1.16 SC – 23/09/07 - Arts Committee Meeting held on 12 September 2007 (Ref: G1128.4; G0444.9 – Patrick Quigley, Manager Leisure Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.16

OCM - 32/09/07 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council:

Provides financial assistance of $350 under the Town’s Cultural Plan, to local cultural practitioner, Mr Greg Stratton, to undertake a Documentary Production Management course run by the Australian Film, Television and Radio School;
Notes the selection of the design entitled “Sandy Beach Tree of Life” by local Artist, Mr Daniel Iley for the Sandy Beach Reserve Public Art Commission;
Requests a report be provided on the feasibility of undertaking an Urban Art Graffiti Project within the Town; and
Receives the minutes of the Arts Committee Meeting held on 12 September 2007.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.1.17 SC – 24/09/07 - 2007/08 Budget Review (Ref: G048 – Michael Costarella, Acting Director Corporate Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.17

OCM - 33/09/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that

The information be received;
In accordance with section 6.8 of the Local Government Act, Council approves the following amendments to the 2007/08 adopted budget:

Additional Income

Additional Interim Rates $56,269
Proceeds - Sale of Assets $112,333

Reduced Expenditure

Solar Cities Program- $15,000
Town Centre Area Strategy- $12,000
Library & Corporate services Review- $10,000
People Plan $20,000
IT Purchases Hardware & Software $3,600

Additional Project

Ashfield Community Centre $3,600

and

3. Includes any further adjustments which arise from the deferral of spending in item 10.11 on the BIC Tennis Courts pending consideration of the CSRFF application to the Department of Sports and Recreation.

CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0

POINT 2 & 3 WERE PASSED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY VOTE UNDER SECTION 6.8(2) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 AS THEY SEEK AUTHORISATION TO INCUR EXPENDITURE THAT IS NOT LISTED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET.

10.1.18 SC – 25/09/07 - Accounts for Payment (Ref: G041 – Michael Costarella, Acting Director Corporate Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.1.18

OCM - 34/09/07 MOVED Cr Dunkerton, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that vouchers:

81665 – 81719 Municipal Fund – Commonwealth Bank

5680 – 5687 Trust Fund

EFT335-545 Municipal Fund – EFT Vouchers

totalling $796,671.11 be passed for payment.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.1.19 SC – 26/09/07 - Financial Statements for the period ended 31 August 2007 (Ref: G042 – Michael Costarella, Acting Director Corporate Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.19

OCM - 35/09/07 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that:

1. The Financial Reports for the period ended 31 August 2007, be received;

2. The Investment Report for the period ended 31 August 2007, be received;

3. The Statement of Outstanding Creditors’ accounts in the amount of $243,743.48 for the period to 31 August 2007, be received; and

4. The Statement of Outstanding Debtors’ accounts in the amount of $148,574.99 as at 31 August 2007, be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.1.20 SC – 27/09/07 - Councillors’ information Workshops held on 14 August and 4 September 2007 (Ref: G0466 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services & Michael Costarella, Acting Director Corporate Services)

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.20

OCM - 36/09/07 MOVED Cr Sutherland, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that the notes on the Councillors’ Information Workshops held on 14 August and 4 September 2007, be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-5/09/07 8/1

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

10.2 REPORTS OF OFFICERS

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

A table detailing The Manager Development Services planning decisions under Delegated Authority since those reported to the last Council meeting was submitted to Council for information.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.1

OCM - 37/09/07 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Sutherland, that Council notes the decisions made under delegated authority by the Manager Development Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

10.2.2 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.

A table detailing those resolutions of the Council that are currently in the process of being implemented was submitted to Council for information.

Following a query from Cr Merfield in regard to item 14853, the CEO undertook to provide a copy of correspondence received from Minister Templeton in the Councillor Bulletin this Friday for information.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.2

OCM - 38/09/07 MOVED Cr Devlin, 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 9/0

10.2.3 Calendar for October 2007 (Ref: G1128 – Sue Perkins, Executive Assistant)

An amendment was made to the Calendar to change the date of the next Senior Citizens’ Meeting from Friday 12 October to Monday 8 October at 1.00pm. Accordingly, a minor amendment was made to the Officer Recommendation as highlighted in bold below.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.2.3

OCM - 39/09/07 MOVED Cr Devlin, Seconded Cr Dunkerton, that the Calendar for October 2007 as amended, be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

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

COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2.4

OCM - 40/09/07 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that the report on the use of the Common Seal for the preceding month be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0

11.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS & RIGHT OF REPLY

Mrs Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill

Mrs Dreyer queried whether Council would be applying to the relevant authorities to have the speed limit reduced from 70km/h to 60km/h on Guildford Road.

The CEO advised that Council has been approached by Main Roads for comment in this regard. Whilst Council did not initiate a change, they have agreed with it.

Mrs Dreyer further suggested that a reduction in speed limit at the Morley Drive/Wicks Street intersection be considered to decrease the amount of accidents there and queried if James and Palmerston Street intersection is considered the same as Morley Drive/Wicks Street in relation to black spot rating.

The Director Operational Services took this question on notice.

Mrs Dreyer suggested that the stop sign on James Street at the James and Palmerston Streets intersection should be on James Street rather than Palmerston Street and in her view a solution could be reversing the sign.

Mr Sam Piantadosi, 4 Jubilee Avenue, Eden Hill

Following a request from Mr Pianiadosi, the Director Operational Services undertook to provide a list of chemicals that have been sprayed on Jubilee Reserve.

Mr Piantadosi further expressed concern at the state of the reserve at the corner of Jubilee Ave and the main road which is littered with syringes, bottles and other rubbish. Further, the growth of grass and the presence of a large amount of leaves makes it a fire hazard and Mr Piantadosi asked when Council propose to clean the area.

The Director Operational Services advised that he would ensure that Officers investigate with a view to removing the rubbish and cleaning the area up. He further added that steps have been taken to develop a Bushland Management Process for that area.

Mr Don Yates, 10 Thompson Road, Bassendean

Mr Yates clarified that the Bassendean Conservation Group together with the Town will be adding 2008 trees and shrubs to the environment within the next 12 months and have already provided a substantial number of trees in the Ashfield Flats area.

Mr Yates queried when the Streetscape Plan will be available.

The Director Operational Services advised that Officers have provided the Consultants with feedback following receipt of the draft policies. Whilst hoping to provide something to Council next month, the Director Operational Services advised that it is more likely to be at least 6 weeks away.

With regard to the Solar Cities Project in Bassendean, Mr Yates requested that residents be made aware of the availability of $8,000 rebate for solar panels and $1,000 rebate for the installation of solar hot water systems.

The Director Operational Services advised that some information already exists in the Bassendean Briefings with a reference to the Town’s web site for further information.

Mr Yates asked if an R60 zoning can include commercial development.

The Manager Development Services confirmed that commercial zoning allows for residential to R60 coding, not the reverse.

With regard to the briefing sessions in lieu of Standing Committee meetings, Mr Yates sought clarification of whether the general public could ask questions directly to staff.

The Mayor confirmed that this would not be permissible at a briefing session, however, staff are always available to answer questions at any other time.

Mr Sam Piantadosi, 4 Jubilee Avenue, Eden Hill

Mr Piantadosi referred to his earlier questions on the Reserve at the corner of Main Road & Jubilee Ave and expressed concern at the large amount of white ants nests. Opposite his house, these white ants have caused him problems and despite having asked Council for over 10 years, no action has been taken. Mr Piantadosi asked Council whether something could be done to rectify this situation.

The Director Operational Services advised that he had been unaware of the problems and will follow up and arrange for an inspection to take place. If white ants exist in the area, they will be treated.

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

Nil.

15.0 CLOSURE

The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 16 October 2007.

The Mayor noted that this was the last Ordinary Council meeting for Cr Dunkerton who will be on leave of absence at the October OCM following which he is retiring. On behalf of the Town and its residents that Cr Dunkerton represented, the Mayor expressed appreciation for his input and thanked him for his time.

There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting closed at 8.50pm.