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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN
MINUTES
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 48 OLD PERTH ROAD, BASSENDEAN
ON TUESDAY, 29 JANUARY 2008, AT 7.00 PM
A briefing session was held at 6.30pm with Mr John Phillips from WALGA regarding the CEO’s Performance Appraisal.
1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS
Her Worship the Mayor declared the meeting open and welcomed all those in attendance. The Mayor congratulated Mrs Fran Phelan who was announced Citizen of the Year at the recent Australia Day celebrations.
Mrs Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mrs Dreyer referred to the Town’s signage and expressed concern and disappointment, following her comments at last week’s Standing Committee Meeting, that there still appears to be insufficient advertisements for the forthcoming General Meeting of Electors next Tuesday.
Mrs Dreyer’s comments were received.
Mr John Sutherland, 33 Anzac Terrace, Bassendean
Mr Sutherland referred to a Letter to the Editor published in the Eastern Reporter on 8 January which suggested the mass removal of trees at Success Hill Reserve under the proposed Concept Plan, and asked Council if this was true, and if so, why it was not made known to the community.
The Director Operational Services confirmed that no trees or vegetation would be removed and he had responded to the writer of the letter with this information.
The Mayor asked Mr Yates as the writer of the letter whether he was prepared to make an apology as the information he had included in his letter was factually incorrect and misleading to the community.
Mr Yates advised that he was unwilling to apologise as he believes that trees will be removed from the area north of the toilet block, known as area 3.
The Director Operational Services advised that this information is also factually incorrect.
Mr Don Yates, 10 Thompson Road, Bassendean
Mr Yates referred to Town Planning Scheme No. 10 and asked for a progress report and what further resources are necessary to get the Scheme approved.
The Manager Development Services advised that the Minister for Planning has recently agreed with Council’s scheduled modifications as advertised. In terms of further resources, he has some additional work to complete and DPI is currently preparing the Scheme notes.
Mr Yates asked Council if it would be prepared to consider TPS20 as TPS10 is going to be amended before it is approved.
The CEO advised that with regard to TPS10, the Town has done everything in its control and is just waiting on State Government to finalise. It is far superior and a better way to do business and it will be easily amended.
Mr Yates asked why TPS10 is out of step with the Transit Oriented Development Study.
The Manager Development Services advised that this was a deliberate decision of Council to look at Town Centre Area Strategy and TOD and introduce changes through amendment rather than further delay TPS10.
The CEO further added that the aspirations of the community have been taken into account in finalising TPS10. Workshops and public debates are necessary before any further amendments be made and that is the process that has been happening.
3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Councillors
Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Tina Klein
Cr John Gangell, Deputy Mayor
Cr Anne Brinkworth
Cr Chris Merfield
Cr Lynda Butler
Cr Mary Elgar
Cr Sam Piantadosi
Cr Gerry Pule
Officers
Mr Gary Evershed Chief Executive Officer
Mr Mike Costarella Director Corporate Development
Mr Simon Stewert-Dawkins Director Operational Services
Mr Graeme Haggart Director Community Development
Mr Brian Reed Manager Development Services
Mrs Cathy Muraszko Minute Secretary
Apologies
Nil
Leave of Absence
Cr Michelle Stubbs
Public
7 members of the public were in attendance.
Press
1 member of the press was in attendance.
5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
5.1 Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 December 2007
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(a)
OCM – 1/01/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Elgar, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held 18 December 2007, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(b)
OCM – 2/01/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Merfield, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 18 December 2007, be confirmed as a true record.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
6.0 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION
The Mayor was pleased to announce that Mrs Fran Phelan had been awarded Citizen of the Year, Ms Tamara Jones, Young Representative of the Year and TADWA as the group of the Year at the recent Australia Day celebrations.
The Mayor further congratulated the Town’s citizens as well as outsiders attending the event for their excellent behaviour and the clean state in which the venue was left.
Nil.
8.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Nil.
9.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Nil.
10.0 REPORTS
10.1 Standing Committee Meeting held on 22 January 2008
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(a)
OCM – 3/01/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Pule, that the minutes of the Standing Committee meeting held on 22 January 2008, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
Standing Committee Minutes of 22 January 2008
The motions listed in the following Officer Recommendation were passed unanimously at the Standing Committee meeting held on 22 January 2008.
A minor amendment was made to the Officer Recommendation to correct a typing error whereby item 10.1.19 should read 10.1.21 as highlighted in bold below.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(b)
That Council adopts en bloc the following recommendations of the Standing Committee of 22 January 2008, contained in the Ordinary Council Agenda – Items 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.4, 10.1.5, 10.1.6, 10.1.8, 10.1.9, 10.1.10, 10.1.11, 10.1.12, 10.1.13, 10.1.14, 10.1.16, 10.1.18 and 10.1.21:
Ordinary Council Item No. |
Stand Comm Item No. |
Item |
Rec Number |
Standing Committee Vote |
10.1.1 |
4.1 |
Leave of Absence – Cr Elgar |
SC – 1/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.2 |
10.1 |
Application to Remove Street Trees – 51 Penzance Street, Bassendean |
SC – 2/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.4 |
10.3 |
Strategic Financial Management Plan 2007/08 – 2016/17 |
SC – 5/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.5 |
10.4 |
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting held on 5 December 2007 |
SC – 6/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.6 |
10.5 |
Access and Inclusion Committee Meeting held on 5 December 2007 |
SC – 7/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.8 |
10.7 |
Soundwaves 2008 Festival Committee Meeting held on 20 December 2007 |
SC – 9/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.9 |
10.8 |
Financial Statement for the Period Ended 31 December 2007 |
SC – 10/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.10 |
10.9 |
Accounts for Payment |
SC – 11/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.11 |
10.10 |
Determinations Made by the Management Development Services and Report to Council for Information |
SC – 12/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.12 |
10.11 |
Implementation of Council Resolutions |
SC – 13/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.13 |
10.12 |
Calendar for February 2008 |
SC – 14/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.14 |
10.13 |
Use of the Common Seal |
SC – 15/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.16 |
12.1 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Elgar |
SC – 17/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.18 |
12.4 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Pule |
SC – 19/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.21 |
12.7 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Piantadosi |
SC – 22/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
Following requests to withdraw items 10.1.8 and 10.1.21 from en bloc voting, an amendment was made to the Officer Recommendation as follows.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(b)
OCM – 4/01/08 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Merfield, that Council adopts en bloc the following recommendations of the Standing Committee of 22 January 2008, contained in the Ordinary Council Agenda – Items 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.4, 10.1.5, 10.1.6, 10.1.9, 10.1.10, 10.1.11, 10.1.12, 10.1.13, 10.1.14, 10.1.16 and 10.1.18.
Ordinary Council Item No. |
Stand Comm Item No. |
Item |
Rec Number |
Standing Committee Vote |
10.1.1 |
4.1 |
Leave of Absence – Cr Elgar |
SC – 1/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.2 |
10.1 |
Application to Remove Street Trees – 51 Penzance Street, Bassendean |
SC – 2/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.4 |
10.3 |
Strategic Financial Management Plan 2007/08 – 2016/17 |
SC – 5/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.5 |
10.4 |
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting held on 5 December 2007 |
SC – 6/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.6 |
10.5 |
Access and Inclusion Committee Meeting held on 5 December 2007 |
SC – 7/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.9 |
10.8 |
Financial Statement for the Period Ended 31 December 2007 |
SC – 10/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.10 |
10.9 |
Accounts for Payment |
SC – 11/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.11 |
10.10 |
Determinations Made by the Management Development Services and Report to Council for Information |
SC – 12/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.12 |
10.11 |
Implementation of Council Resolutions |
SC – 13/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.13 |
10.12 |
Calendar for February 2008 |
SC – 14/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.14 |
10.13 |
Use of the Common Seal |
SC – 15/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.16 |
12.1 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Elgar |
SC – 17/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
10.1.18 |
12.4 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Pule |
SC – 19/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
Council was requested to considered the balance of the Standing Committee recommendations independently including items 10.1.8 and 10.1.21.
Ordinary Council Item No. |
Stand Comm Item No. |
Item |
Rec Number |
Standing Committee Vote |
10.1.3 |
10.2 |
Renaming Old Perth Road to Rolf Harris Drive, Report on the Process of Changing Road Names |
SC – 3/01/08 SC – 4/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 Carried 5/2 |
10.1.7 |
10.6 |
Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting held on 12 December 2007 |
SC – 8/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 Absolute Majority Required |
10.1.8 |
10.7 |
Soundwaves 2008 Festival Committee Meeting held on 20 December 2007 |
SC – 9/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 6/0 |
10.1.15 |
10.14 |
Request for Sponsorship for Photographic Exhibitions in Mexico and Australia |
SC – 16/01/08 |
Disclosure of Interest – Cr Merfield |
10.1.17 |
12.3 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Pule |
SC – 18/01/08 |
Carried 4/3 |
10.1.19 |
12.5 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Pule |
SC – 20/01/08 |
Carried 4/3 |
10.1.20 |
12.6 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Pule |
SC – 21/01/08 |
Carried 6/1 |
10.1.21 |
12.7 |
Notice of Motion – Cr Piantadosi |
SC – 22/01/08 |
Carried Unanimously 7/0 |
The following Committee recommendations were submitted to Council for consideration:
10.1.1 SC – 1/01/08 - Leave of Absence – Cr Elgar
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.1
OCM – 5/01/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Merfield, that Leave of Absence be granted to Cr Elgar for the Standing Committee Meeting to be held on Tuesday 19 February, 2008.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM-4/01/08 8/0
10.1.2 SC – 2/01/08 - Application to Remove Street Trees - 51 Penzance Street, Bassendean (Ref: COUP/MAINT/1 – Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services)
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.2
That Council approves the removal of the one Cape Lilac street tree located on verge abutting 51 Penzance Street, Bassendean, on the basis that the species is not considered suitable as a street tree in Bassendean due to the pest and diseased problems generally associated with this tree; subject to the following conditions:
a) the cost to remove and dispose of the trees, including stump grinding, be borne by the property owner of 51 Penzance Street;
b) the property owner is to make payment of $1,182.50 to the Town of Bassendean prior to the tree being removed by the Town;
c) that Town provides a replacement street tree to be planted on the verge by Council staff during the 2008 street tree planting program in July/August; and
d. that the property owner be encouraged to maintain (water) the tree for two years after it has been planted to maximise its chances of survival.
At the Standing Committee, it was agreed to amend the Officer Recommendation by removing point (a), amending point (b) and removing (d) in order to make the intention behind the recommendation clearer and remove any reference to the owner maintaining the tree, as it is Council property.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.2
OCM – 6/01/08 MOVED Cr Klein, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council approves the removal of the one Cape Lilac street tree located on verge abutting 51 Penzance Street, Bassendean, on the basis that the species is not considered suitable as a street tree in Bassendean due to the pest and diseased problems generally associated with this tree; subject to the following conditions:
a) that the property owner makes payment of $1,182.50 to the Town of Bassendean prior to the Town removing the tree and replacing it with a semi-mature tree; and
b) that the Town provides a replacement street tree to be planted on the verge by Council staff during the 2008 street tree planting program in July/August.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.3 Renaming Old Perth Road to Rolf Harris Drive, Report on the Process of Changing Road Names – (Ref; Road/Name/2 - Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.3
That:
1. Council receives the report regarding the administrative processes and criteria for the renaming of public roads; and
2. Resolves to seek permission from Mr Rolf Harris to name the proposed Town Square in his honour; and
3. In the event that Mr Harris accepts Council’s invitation outlined in point 2 above, adopts ‘Rolf Harris Square’ as the name to be used for the development of a proposed Town Square in the Town Centre Area Strategy.
At the Standing Committee, the difficulties highlighted with renaming a public road were acknowledged and it was agreed that whilst the suggestion to name the proposed Town Square in honour of Mr Rolf Harris is a good one, other naming opportunities should be investigated, particularly in relation to the area of arts. Accordingly, the Officer Recommendation was amended to include point 1 only and an alternative point 2, which was voted on separately as follows.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.3(a)
OCM – 7/01/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council receives a report regarding the administrative processes and criteria for the renaming of public roads.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.3(b)
OCM – 8/01/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council investigates alternative naming opportunities associated with Mr Rolf Harris following consultation with Mr Harris.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.1.4 SC – 5/01/08 - Strategic Financial Management Plan 2007/08-2016/17 (Ref: GO710.1 – Michael Costarella , Director Corporate Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.4
OCM – 9/01/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Merfield, that Council:
1. Receives the draft Strategic Financial Management Plan for the period 2008-2018;
2. Recognises that the Plan be used as a management tool and a “guide only” for that period; and
3. Presents the Plan to the General Meeting of Electors to be held on 5 February 2008.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.5 SC – 6/01/08 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting held on 5 December 2007 (Ref: G0443 – Yvonne Zaffino, Council Support Officer)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.5
OCM – 10/01/08 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council receives the report on a meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee held on 5 December 2007.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.6 SC – 7/01/08 - Access and Inclusion Committee Meeting held on 5 December 2007 (Ref: G084.10 – Graeme Haggart, Acting Chief Executive Officer)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.6
OCM – 11/01/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Elgar, that the report on a meeting of the Access and Inclusion Committee held on 5 December 2007, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.7 SC – 8/01/08 - Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting held on 12 December 2007 (Ref: G0512.1 – Graeme Haggart, Acting Chief Executive Officer)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7
OCM – 12/01/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Elgar, that:
1. Council appoints to the Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the period expiring on the next ordinary Local Government Election Day, unless otherwise indicated the following:
a) Mr Greg Cash, Regional Manager, Department for Housing and Works, or his deputy;
b) Ms Helen McMahon, Regional Director, Department for Child Protection, or her deputy; and
c) Snr Sgt John Waghorn, Officer in Charge, Kiara Police Station, or his deputy.
2. Council appoints ex-officio Mr Martin Whitley, MLA for Bassendean to the Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the period expiring on the next ordinary Local Government Election Day, unless otherwise indicated;
3. The report on a meeting of the Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting held on 12 December 2007, be received.
CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
POINTS 1 & 2 WERE PASSED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY UNDER SECTION 5.10 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT AS THEY APPOINT MEMBERS TO ITS COMMITTEES.
10.1.8 SC – 9/01/08 - Soundwaves 2008 Festival Committee Meeting held on 20 December 2007 (Ref: R05.3 - Graeme Haggart, Acting Chief Executive Officer)
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.8
MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Merfield, that the report on a meeting of the Soundwaves 2008 Festival Committee held on 20 December 2007, be received.
ADDITIONAL OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.8
That Council notes that the Soundwaves 2008 Festival Committee made the following decision under delegated authority:
That the Swan Districts Football Club be advised that the Committee under delegated power has reaffirmed Council’s previous approval for the use of Steel Blue Oval Bassendean for the Soundwaves Festival on March 3 2008, subject to the commercial arrangements included in the Confidential Report of the Director Community Development and Chief Executive Officer outlined at the Committee meeting which were included as a Confidential Attachment to the minutes of the meeting held on 20 December 2007.
Following an agreement by both the Mover and Seconder, the Officer Recommendation and the Additional Officer Recommendation – Item 10.1.8 were combined.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.8
OCM – 13/01/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Merfield, that:
1. The report on a meeting of the Soundwaves 2008 Festival Committee held on 20 December 2007, be received;
2. Council notes that the Soundwaves 2008 Festival Committee made the following decision under delegated authority:
That the Swan Districts Football Club be advised that the Committee under delegated power has reaffirmed Council’s previous approval for the use of Steel Blue Oval Bassendean for the Soundwaves Festival on March 3 2008, subject to the commercial arrangements included in the Confidential Report of the Director Community Development and Chief Executive Officer outlined at the Committee meeting which were included as a Confidential Attachment to the minutes of the meeting held on 20 December 2007.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.1.9 SC – 10/01/08 - Financial Statements for the period ended 31 December 2007 (Ref: G042 – Michael Costarella, Director Corporate Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.9
OCM – 14/01/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Elgar, that:
1. The Financial Reports for the period ended 31 December 2007, be received;
2. The Investment Report for the period ended 31 December 2007, be received;
3. The Statement of Outstanding Creditors’ accounts in the amount of $163,703.25 for the period to 30 December 2007, be received; and
4. The Statement of Outstanding Debtors’ accounts in the amount of $189,188 as at 31 December 2007, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.10 SC – 11/01/08 - Accounts for Payment (Ref: G041 – Michael Costarella, Director Corporate Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.1.10
OCM – 15/01/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Elgar, that vouchers:
81906 – 81957 Municipal Fund – Commonwealth Bank
5737 - 5743 Trust Fund
1205 – 1423 Municipal Fund – EFT Vouchers
totalling $730,248.71 be passed for payment.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.11 SC – 12/01/08 - Determinations made by the Manager Development Services and Reported to Council for Information (Ref: G1018 - Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.11
OCM – 16/01/08 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council notes the decisions made under delegated authority by the Manager Development Services.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.12 SC – 13/01/08 - Implementation of Council Resolutions
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.12
OCM – 17/01/08 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Elgar, that the information on the implementation of Council resolutions be received, and that those recommendations recommended for deletion be deleted from the list.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.13 SC – 14/01/08 - Calendar for February 2008 (Ref: G1128 – Sue Perkins, Executive Assistant)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.1.13
OCM – 18/01/08 MOVED Cr Merfield, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that the Calendar for February 2008 be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.14 SC – 15/01/08 - Use of the Common Seal (Ref: G0416 – Sue Perkins, Executive Assistant)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.14
OCM – 19/01/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that the report on the use of the Common Seal for the preceding month be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.15 SC - 16/01/08 - Request for Sponsorship for Photographic Exhibitions in Mexico and Australia (Ref: RECC/MGMANT/3 - Patrick Quigley, Manager Leisure Services)
Cr Merfield disclosed an interest affecting impartiality in this item due to an association he has with the applicant, however believed he was able to consider the matter on its merits and vote accordingly.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – 10.1.15
OCM – 20/01/07 MOVED Cr Klein, Seconded Cr Pule, that:
1. Council provides sponsorship of $2,943 (including GST) from budgeted funds available within the Cultural Plan to assist Bassendean Artist, Ms Carol Seidel, to undertake three photographic exhibitions in Mexico and Australia in 2008/09; and
2. The Town prepares a sponsorship contract to outline the conditions associated with the sponsorship.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.1.16 SC – 17/01/08 - Notice of Motion – Cr Elgar
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.16
OCM – 21/01/08 MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council receives a report on the status of the east section of Harcourt Street from North Road, on the road drainage facility on each side of the road and the crossovers to the undeveloped land with a view to improving the current status of the road, addressing the inadequate drainage prior to next winter’s rains and ensuring that the crossovers to the developing land are adequate to support heavy traffic.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.17 SC – 18/01/08 - Notice of Motion – Cr Pule
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.17
OCM – 22/01/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Butler, that the CEO and the Director Community Development make recommendations to Council of the best ways to review and include changes to the license arrangements of the Swan Districts Football Club:
- Reviewing clear access rights and times for the Town to use the oval for festivals;
- Reviewing the fees paid to the Town by the Swan Districts Football Club to ensure that the fees suitably compensate the Town for the use of the oval; and
- Review and publish the restorations and renovations been made to the oval by the Town of Bassendean.
CARRIED 5/3
Crs Klein, Gangell, Butler, Piantadosi and Pule voted in favour of the motion. Crs Brinkworth, Merfield and Elgar voted against the motion.
10.1.18 SC – 19/01/08 - Notice of Motion – Cr Pule
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.18
OCM – 23/01/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that the CEO recommends, through Delegates to the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC), that the EMRC engages the employment of a Grants Research Officer for the purpose of being allocated to Member Councils on a proportional basis, to do research for grants funding on projects.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY EN BLOC RESOLUTION – OCM 4/01/08 8/0
10.1.19 SC – 20/01/08 - Notice of Motion – Cr Pule
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.19
OCM – 24/01/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council recommends, through its Delegates, to the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC), that the EMRC investigates and lobbies the State Government with regards to the Prostitution Laws currently being enacted, to ensure that local Government has suitable legislation to be able to adequately control, monitor and regulate prostitution.
CARRIED 6/2
Cr Klein, Gangell, Brinkworth, Butler, Piantadosi and Pule voted in favour of the motion. Crs Merfield and Elgar voted against the motion.
10.1.20 SC – 21/01/08 - Notice of Motion – Cr Pule
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.20
OCM – 25/01/08 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Klein, that Council staff prepare a report on the safe use and disposal of the new fluoro globes that contain mercury. The report should include means to educate residents on the safe use and disposal of these products including via the Bassendean Briefings to all households and give special emphasis on the safety of babies and pregnant women.”
CARRIED 7/1
Crs Klein, Gangell, Brinkworth, Merfield, Butler, Piantadosi and Pule voted in favour of the motion. Cr Elgar voted against the motion.
10.1.21 SC – 22/01/08 - Notice of Motion – Cr Piantadosi
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.21
MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Butler, that Council receives a report, in order to fast track the Bassendean Town Centre Area Strategy, on the use of the Midland Redevelopment Authority (MRA) or a potential Maylands to Guildford Redevelopment Authority or a similar mobile redevelopment authority, to develop public and Council owned land in the Town of Bassendean.
Cr Piantadosi requested that an amendment be made to the Committee Recommendation to change the sequence of the wording, which as a result in his view, changes the correct meaning of the intended motion.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.1.21(a)
OCM - 26/01/08 MOVED Cr Butler, Seconded Cr Pule, that an amendment be made to Item 10.1.21 as follows:
That Council receives a report on the use of the Midland Redevelopment Authority (MRA) or a potential Maylands to Guildford Redevelopment Authority or a similar mobile redevelopment authority, in order to fast track the Bassendean Town Centre Area Strategy and to develop public and Council owned land in the Town of Bassendean.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.1.21(b)
OCM - 27/01/08 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Butler, that Council receives a report on the use of the Midland Redevelopment Authority (MRA) or a potential Maylands to Guildford Redevelopment Authority or a similar mobile redevelopment authority, in order to fast track the Bassendean Town Centre Area Strategy and to develop public and Council owned land in the Town of Bassendean.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
11.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS & RIGHT OF REPLY
Mrs Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mrs Dreyer expressed concern at the fallout of the fireworks display at the recent Australia Day celebration, with particular emphasis on eye damage to both adults and young babies present, and asked if this could be investigated. She further noted the clean state in which the oval was returned the next day.
The Mayor acknowledged Mrs Dreyer’s concerns advising that they would be noted at the debriefing meeting to be held with stakeholders.
Mr Bill Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mr Dreyer referred to Item 12.7 of the Standing Committee Minutes and expressed concern at the suggested fast tracking of the Town Centre Area Strategy, given the current economic climate, and asked Council the reason for this.
The Mayor advised Mr Dreyer that his question would be taken on notice, however, does not believe the fast tracking is for the Council but rather to endeavour to obtain assistance from the Midland Redevelopment Authority.
12.0 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Nil.
13.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Nil.
Nil.
The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 26 February 2008.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting closed, the time being 7.25pm.
