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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN
MINUTES
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 48 OLD PERTH ROAD, BASSENDEAN
ON TUESDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2010, AT 7.00PM
1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS
His Worship the Mayor declared the meeting open and welcomed all those in attendance.
Mr Ron Snelgar, 16 Anstey Road, Bassendean
Mr Snelgar asked if it is appropriate for members of public to stand together with Councillors when the Mayor opens the meeting.
The Mayor confirmed that it was only necessary for Councillors and staff to stand and take the oath.
Mr Snelgar referred to a question raised at the OCM on 25 May 1999 which was taken on notice, details as follows, and whilst acknowledging that the Mayor of the day did provide a brief answer on the spot, asked when he was likely to receive a satisfactory answer to this question.
Mr Snelgar wanted to know if Council, and the Council that existed in Winter 1987 was aware of fact that possibly 50 million litres of contaminated water was pumped through the underground water at Ashfield, and if so, what steps had been taken to ensure this would not happen again.
The contaminated water he believes was “Sulphuric Acid” with a little bit of water. The pumping of the contaminated water resulted in the impellor on the pump being eaten away. Shovels were completely destroyed. The result was that a special pump was imported from Germany to replace the one destroyed.
Mr Snelgar repeated his previous enquiry as follows:
Did the EPA authorise this?
Was the City of Bayswater aware?
Was the Town of Bassendean aware?
What steps will be taken to ensure that the action is never repeated?
The CEO undertook to make enquiries and provide Mr Snelgar with a response in due course.
Mr Snelgar further expressed concern that the EMRC does not have a properly identified investment policy that fits into Government guidelines and banking policies, and asked if Council has such a policy.
The Director Corporate Services advised that Council has investment policy which has been approved by the Audit and Risk Management Committee as well as Council and professional advisors.
Mrs Quelch, 49 Haig Street, Ashfield
Mrs Quelch expressed concern at the state of Ashfield Oval, particularly the lack of rubbish bins and the anti-social behaviour that is continually occurring at both the children’s playground and toilet block. Mrs Quelch further asked if Council was aware of the poor response received by Rangers in this regard, and also asked when the sand pile left by Shire when the oval was turfed over, is going to be removed as it is now full of broken glass.
The Director Operational Services advised that he will follow this matter up with the Rangers and take action accordingly. He acknowledged that whilst Rangers do have limitations and are not an enforcement agency, they are able to contact the police on behalf of residents.
Mrs Tina Klein, 2 Wicks Street, Eden Hill
Mrs Klein referred to a blog site on the computer which advertises a “Clash of Titans” which is a gay and lesbian event, and queried why the photo which appears on this website is of the Mayor wearing his mayoral chain, especially given the Mayor’s comments last week in this regard.
The Mayor reiterated his previous statement that he takes the role of Mayor very seriously and advised that the organisers of this event had used this photo without the Mayor’s permission.
Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mrs Dreyer queried whether last week’s movies on the BIC had been well attended and how much it had cost the Town.
The Mayor advised that over 200 people attended.
Whilst it was advised that the Town had contributed $600 towards advertising the event, the CEO took this question on notice.
Mrs Dreyer asked if Council was aware that the lights at the corner of Ivanhoe and Walter Road had been knocked flat to the curb and asked how many staff were employed to look after the outside areas of the Town. Mrs Dreyer further asked what Council proposed to do to clean up the litter and dead foliage on the medium strip on Guildford Road.
The Director Operational Services advised that Asset Services currently employee 31 full-time personnel to cover outside duties. He acknowledged the poor state of the medium strip and advised that the Town is seeking to allocate some funding over a 2 year period to landscape this entire area. He further advised that recently the Town had sprayed some sucklings that had emerged on the medium strip.
3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Councillors
His Worship the Mayor, Cr John Gangell
Cr Sam Piantadosi (Deputy Mayor)
Cr Anne Brinkworth
Cr Michelle Stubbs
Cr Gerry Pule
Cr Don Yates
Cr Kara Collins
Cr Michael Lewis
Apologies
Cr Lynda Butler
Officers
Mr Bob Jarvis Chief Executive Officer
Mr Michael Costarella Director Corporate Services (until 10.00pm)
Mr Simon Stewert-Dawkins Director Operational Services (until 10.00pm)
Mr Graeme Haggart Director Community Development (until 10.00pm)
Mr Brian Reed Manager Development Services (until 10.00pm)
Ms Cathy Muraszko Minute Secretary
Public
Approximately 17 members of the public were in attendance.
Press
One member of the press was in attendance.
The following deputations were made by:
Ms Avril White re item 10.2, Proposed Alterations and Two Storey Additions and Ancillary Accommodation Lot 10; 81 North Road, Bassendean.
Mr Richard Mann, Swan Districts Football Club Board re item 10.4, Proposed Can Bar – Two Sea Containers with an Under Cover Area Bassendean Oval – Lot 246 Old Perth Road, Bassendean.
5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
5.1 Ordinary Council Meeting held on 9 February 2010
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(a)
OCM2 – 1/02/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 9 February 2010, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(b)
OCM2 – 2/02/10 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Pule, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 9 February 2010, be confirmed as a true record.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
6.0 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION
Nil
Nil
8.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cr Piantadosi disclosed a proximity interest in item 10.1 as he resides next door to the applicant.
9.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Nil
10.0 REPORTS
10.1 Proposed Metal Deck Carport and Patio; Lot 467; 2 Jubilee Avenue, Eden Hill, Owner/Applicant: John Kress (Ref: 2009–195 Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)
Cr Piantadosi disclosed a proximity interest and left the Chamber, the time being 7.45pm.
APPLICATION
Council has been asked to consider an application for variation to the Towns policy Development in the Street Setback area and a reduced secondary street setback.
The plan also proposes a reduced side boundary setback from 1.5-metres to 0.5-metres along 25 metres (65%) of the common western boundary of the site.
The Mayor agreed to vote on items 1 and 2 separately as follows:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(a)
OCM2 – 3/02/10 MOVED Cr Yates, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council grants planning consent for additions at Lot 467; 2 Jubilee Avenue, Eden Hill, subject to the following conditions:
1. The issue of a building licence prior to the commencement of any on-site works; and
2. All stormwater being retained on site in an approved manner.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(b)
That the proposed carport be deleted from the plan.
MOTION LAPSED FOR WANT OF A MOVER
Cr Piantadosi returned to the Chamber, the time being 7.47pm.
10.2 Proposed Alternations and Two Storey Additions and Ancillary Accommodation Lot 10; 81 North Road, Bassendean, Owner/Applicant: Avril White (Ref: 2009–118 - Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)
APPLICATION
Council has been asked to consider an application for alterations and two storey additions to an existing dwelling which involves having a garage door setback 3 metres from Anstey Road.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2
That Council grants planning consent for alterations and two storey additions and ancillary accommodation on Lot 10 (No. 81) North Road, Bassendean, subject to the following conditions:
- The garage opening facing Anstey Road shall be deleted from the plan and amended to provide for access to the garage in accordance with Clause 6.2.3 A3.5 of the Residential Design Codes prior to issue of a building licence;
2. The issue of a building licence prior to the commencement of any on-site works;
3. The occupier of the ancillary accommodation shall be a member of the family of the occupier of the main dwelling;
4. The applicant shall arrange a notification under Section 70 a of the Transfer of Land Act, to be placed on the certificate of title, advising owners and subsequent owners of the land of the restriction of the use of ancillary accommodation of family members prior to the issue of a building licence;
5. Fencing forward of the building shall be of open style construction in accordance with the Town Fencing Local law; and
6. The crossover to the site shall be constructed to Council specifications.
Following a request from a Councillor and subsequent advice from Officers, the Mayor allowed point 1 to be removed from the Officer Recommendation.
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2
OCM2 – 4/02/10 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council grants planning consent for alterations and two storey additions and ancillary accommodation on Lot 10 (No. 81) North Road, Bassendean, subject to the following conditions:
1. The issue of a building licence prior to the commencement of any on-site works;
2. The occupier of the ancillary accommodation shall be a member of the family of the occupier of the main dwelling;
3. The applicant shall arrange a notification under Section 70 a of the Transfer of Land Act, to be placed on the certificate of title, advising owners and subsequent owners of the land of the restriction of the use of ancillary accommodation of family members prior to the issue of a building licence;
4. Fencing forward of the building shall be of open style construction in accordance with the Town Fencing Local law; and
5. The crossover to the site shall be constructed to Council specifications.
Footnote:
The applicant is advised that the Town will only be able to issue a building licence where the approval of the development has also been granted by the Western Australian Planning Commission.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.3 Proposed Change of Use - Shop to Place of Worship, Lot 4; 248 Morley Drive, Eden Hill, Owner: Birmingham Properties Pty Ltd, Ladrift Pty Ltd and Matax Pty Ltd Applicant: Whelans (Ref: 2009/200 - Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)
APPLICATION
Council has been asked to consider an application for a change of Use under Local Planning Scheme 10 to permit an approximately 400m2 portion of the former shopping centre to be used to be used by the Eden Hill Family Church Group as a Place of Worship.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.3
OCM2 – 5/02/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council grants temporary planning consent for a Change of Use from Shop to Place of Worship at Lot 4; 248 Morley Drive, Eden Hill, subject to the following conditions:
1. The approval for the Place of Worship land use shall expire in 3 years from the date of issue;
2. The applicant shall apply to Council one month prior to the expiry date of this approval, if it is to be extended beyond the three year approval period;
3. The car parking areas immediately adjacent to the entrance to the Place of Worship to a total of 62 car parking bays, shall be maintained to the satisfaction of Manager Development Services during the three year approval period;
4. The applicant shall apply for a building licence within 30 days of the approval which shall demonstrate compliance with a 9b Classification of the Building Code of Australia, to the satisfaction of the Manager Development Services;
5. The applicant shall apply for approval to use the building as a public building subject to the Health (Public Building) Regulations) 1992, to the satisfaction of the Manager Development Services; and
6. Any remedial works identified in the issued building licence must be undertaken and completed within a 90 day period.
CARRIED 5/3
Crs Gangell, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Pule and Collins voted in favour of the motion. Crs Piantadosi, Yates and Lewis voted against the motion.
10.4 Proposed Can Bar - Two Sea Containers with an Under Cover Area Bassendean Oval - Lot 246 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, Applicant: Swan Districts Football Club, Owner: Town of Bassendean (Ref: DABC/BDVAPS/2010- 028 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is for Council to consider whether it wishes to endorse an application to retain the can bar at the Oval.
The CEO left the Chamber, the time being 8.20pm.
The Director Operational Services left the Chamber, the time being 8.24pm.
The CEO returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.25pm.
The Director Operational Services returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.27pm.
The Director Corporate Services left the Chamber, the time being 8.28pm and returned at 8.29pm.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.4
OCM2 – 6/02/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that the Town of Bassendean resolves not to support the proposed Can Bar to be retained on Lot 246 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, and instructs the Swan Districts Football Club to remove the structure in line with advice previously given to the Club by officers.
CARRIED 6/2
Crs Piantadosi, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Pule, Collins and Lewis voted in favour of the motion. Crs Gangell and Yates voted against the motion.
10.5 Proposed Review or Amendments to Local Planning Scheme No 10 to Introduce Higher Densities Around the Town’s Train Stations (Ref: LUAP/PLANNG/1 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information on a possible review or amendments to the Scheme to provide higher density codes around the Town’s Train stations.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.5
OCM2 – 7/02/10 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Pule, that:
1. The Town of Bassendean receives this report on the processes to introduce higher densities around the Town’s Train Stations; and
2. Council commences a review of its density codes throughout the Scheme area during the 2010/11 financial year and engage a consultant for this purpose (subject to funds being allocated in the Budget);
3. The Town Development Services division commence preparing a brief for the consultant with the parameters for how they should proceed and this brief to be presented to Council for its consideration. The brief will be informed by formal advice from WAPC staff on the best way to integrate this review process with the release of impending documents, noting that a formal Structure plan from the WAPC is not likely to be released until approximately September 2010 ,once advice has been received on how to deal with potential financial interests, Council will also contribute to that briefing process in a manner to be determined by Council; and
4. The CEO seeks written legal advice on behalf of all Councillors to provide clarity on their obligations with respect to declarations of interest provisions when undertaking a review of a scheme or parts of a scheme.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.6 Town Centre Parking (REF GOVR/LREGLIA/12 – Christine Devereux, Manager Environment and Ranger Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to present Council with a report investigating options to improve parking within the Town Centre.
Crs Stubbs and Piantadosi left the Chamber, the time being 8.38pm.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.6
That Council:
- Receives the report; and
- Considers the allocating $20,000 in the Town of Bassendean Strategic Financial Management Plan to undertake a Town Centre Area Parking Strategy.
The Manager Development Services left the Chamber, the time being 8.40pm.
Cr Piantadosi returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.43pm.
Cr Stubbs returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.44pm.
An additional point was added to the recommend for staff to obtain estimated quotes for the parking strategy.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 10.6
OCM2 – 8/02/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Lewis, that Council:
- Receives the report; and
- Allocates funds in the Town of Bassendean Strategic Financial Management Plan to undertake a Town Centre Area Parking Strategy.
- Staff obtain estimated quotes for the parking strategy.
CARRIED 7/1
Crs Piantadosi, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Pule, Yates, Collins and Lewis voted in favour of the motion. Cr Gangell voted against the motion.
10.7 Determinations Made by the Manager Development Services and Reported to Council (Ref: LUAP/PROCED/1 Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.7
OCM2 – 9/02/10 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council notes the decisions made under delegated authority by the Manager Development Services.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.8 Use of the Common Seal (Ref: INFM/INTPROP/1 – Yvonne Zaffino, Council Support Officer)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.8
OCM2 – 10/02/10 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that the report on the use of the Common Seal be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.9 Implementation of Council Resolutions
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.9
OCM2 – 11/02/10 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Pule, 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
10.10 Cultural Development Advisory Committee Meeting held on 3 February 2010 (Ref: GOVN/CCLMEET/8 – Ross Rayson, Manager Recreation & Culture)
APPLICATION
The purpose of the report is for Council to receive the report on a meeting of the Cultural Development Advisory Committee held on 3 February 2010.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.10
OCM2 – 12/02/10 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Yates, that Council:
1. Provides sponsorship of $1000 to the Ashfield Soccer Club, under the Community Events Sponsorship Program, to assist with the “Family Fun Day” in April 2010; and
- Receives the report on a meeting of the Cultural Development Advisory Committee held on 3 February 2010.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.11 Bassendean Local Studies Collection Management Committee held on 4 February 2010 (Ref: GOVN/CCLMEET/3 - Allan Caddy Manager Library & Information Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is for Council to receive the report on a meeting of the Local Studies Collection management Committee held on 4 February 2010
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.11
OCM2 – 13/02/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that the report on a meeting of the Bassendean Local Studies Collection Management Committee held on 4 February 2010, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.12 Audit and Risk Management Committee Meeting held on 17 February 2010 (Ref: GOVN/CCLMEET18 –Mike Costarella, Director Corporate Services)
APPLICATION
Council is requested to receive the report on a meeting of the Audit and Risk Management Committee held on 17 February 2010.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.12
OCM2 – 14/02/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Yates, that Council:
1. Receives the LGIS Risk Assessment and the Town of Bassendean’s assessment of the “Residual Risk – Risk Assessment” forms;
2. Allocates $5,000 in the February 2010 Budget review or if funds are not available at the budget review, considers allocating funds in the 2010/2011 Capital Works budget to implement Success Hill Reserve Risk Assessment treatment option 1 – signage;
3. Seeks a 50% funding contribution from the Swan River Trust to implement Success Hill Reserve Risk Assessment treatment option 1 – signage;
4. Implements an Asset Services operational procedures inspection program for Success Hill Reserve to maintain signage visibility and undertake routine signage repairs;
- Requests that Recreation & Cultural Services implement a checklist process to ensure that existing and future staff provide Success Hill Reserve “event risk management plans” to manage the additional and heightened risks associated with events;
- Adopts the Compliance Audit Return 2009 for the period 1 January to 31 December 2009, as attached to the Audit & Risk Management Committee Agenda of 17 February 2010;
- Receives the information on the 2009/10 Budget Review;
- In accordance with Section 6.8 of the Local Government Act, approves the amendments to the 2009/10 adopted Budget as attached to the A&RMC Agenda of 17 February 2010;
- Endorses the Committee’s recommendation that Officers provide a report on an immediate study to be undertaken of the many land assets within the Town by the committee to determine:
(a) recommendations on how to achieve a range of better short and long term benefits from assets held by the Town; and
(b) identify land swaps, compensation options by the WA State Government, risks associated with various reserves and land management vestings, contaminated sites, contaminated underground reserves plus possible land acquisitions and/or other related activities to ensure an orderly set of recommendations;
for consideration by Council for the advancement of the Bassendean community; and
- Receives the report on a meeting of the Audit and Risk Management Committee meeting held on 17 February.
CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
10.13 Accounts for Payment (Ref: G041 – Michael Costarella, Director Corporate Services)
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.13
OCM2 – 15/02/10 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Yates, that vouchers:
83128 – 83154 Municipal Fund – Commonwealth Bank
5918 – 5918 Trust Fund
7297 – 7886 Municipal Fund – EFT Vouchers
totalling $1,097,627.23 be passed for payment.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.14 Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31 January 2010 (Ref: FINM/AUD/1 – Michael Costarella, Director Corporate Services)
APPLICATION
The Local Government Financial Management Regulations, Clause 34 (1) (a), require that a monthly financial report be presented to Council in a form and manner preferred by the Council. A monthly financial report, which clearly shows a comparison of the budget estimates with the actual revenue and expenditure figures for the year to date, is provided as a separate attachment.
Cr Collins left the Chamber, the time being 9.00pm
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.14
OCM2 – 16/02/10 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that the:
1. Financial Reports for the period ended 31 January 2010, be received;
2. Statement of Outstanding Creditors’ accounts in the amount of $8,952.92 for the period to 31 January 2010, be received; and
- Statement of Outstanding Debtors’ accounts in the amount of $87,886.93 as at 31 January 2010, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0
10.15 Calendar for March 2010 (Ref: Yvonne Zaffino, Council Support Officer)
The following addition was made to the Calendar:
Thu 18 Mar 7.00pm Guildford Road Workshop – Alf Faulkner Hall
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.15
OCM2-17/02/10 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Pule, that the Calendar for March 2010, as amended, be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0
11.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS & RIGHT OF REPLY
Mr Bill Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mr Dreyer referred to the last OCM when tenders for vacant land were accepted by Council, and asked if valuations were obtained prior to the tender process, and if so, how did the valuation compare with the tender price.
The CEO advised that two valuations were obtained, one for accounting purposes and one for market purposes and the responses received through the tender process were within the market valuation.
Cr Collins returned to the Chamber, the time being 9.03pm.
Mrs Fran Phelan, 15 River Street, Bassendean
Mrs Phelan asked what benefits are provided to the Town through the concerts Council allow.
The Director Community Development advised that the current range of concerts target the young people, so from their perspective, a considerable benefit is provided. The concerts further provide complimentary activity to the football activities conducted on Steel Blue Oval and there is also a financial return to Town as well as recognition of Bassendean on a regional, national and international scale.
Mrs Phelan further referred to the medium strip on Guildford Road, particularly, between Wilson Street and West Road where a medium size tree has several dead branches and asked that Council consider not waiting 2 years until finance is available before doing anything about this.
The Director Operational Services undertook to follow this up.
Mrs Phelan referred to the feedback of those 500 people surveyed on Australia Day and the fact that a high percentage of attendees came from outside Bassendean, and asked if this event is held at a high cost to the Town for the benefit of outsiders.
The Mayor advised that the event is open for anyone to attend and welcomes outsiders to the Town coming into Bassendean.
The Director Community Development advised that an advantage of this demographic profiling provides a strengthening argument for the Town to seek external funding and enables the Town to boast Australia Day as a genuine regional event.
Cr Piantadosi left the Chamber, the time being 9.08pm.
Mrs Tina Klein, 2 Wicks Street, Eden Hill
Mrs Klein asked the Mayor if he had attended the Swan Districts Football Club AGM as a member and if Councillor Yates was also in attendance.
The Mayor advised that he was not invited to the SDFC AGM, but attended as a show of faith as a Member of the Council. He further added that he did not participate in any way and confirmed that Cr Yates was also in attendance.
Mrs Klein referred to the photo on the blog on the computer raised earlier in question time, and asked if it was used without permission, why had the Mayor not had it removed.
The Mayor advised that he did not have the photo removed as he does not find it offensive.
Pat Hall, 131 Whitfield Street, Bassendean
Mrs Hall asked Council to consider conducting the citizenship ceremony usually held at the Australia Day event, at another time, either at the Council Chambers or Sandy Beach, due to its importance and the fact that in her view, at the Australia Day concert the recipients do not receive the due recognition they deserve.
Cr Piantadosi returned to the Chamber, the time being 9.10pm.
Tina Klein, 2 Wicks Street, Eden Hill
Mrs Klein provided some history on the Eden Hill Shopping Centre as follows:
In the past the owners were happy to keep it commercial. When the church were looking for a facility, they were happy to accept them, as was Council. Council is not giving away $30,000 in rates and cannot set the rate. Repairs and safety was not previously discussed, because on a year to year basis, Council was always hoping that the site would be developed. The Manager had previously made it quite clear that it would be at least 5 years before anything was going to happen unless someone was going to buy the Centre for 4million. That was two years ago.
Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mrs Dreyer asked how Councils and businesses have managed in the past without the services of consultants. In relation to parking, Mrs Dreyer asked why two parking bays were removed from the end of James Street some time ago.
The Director Operational Services advised that Council decided to provide a drop off area for parents of the school and believes the car parks in question may have impacted on this need.
Mrs Dreyer requested that Council considers replacing the Chamber Audio System, as the sound in the Gallery is very poor.
The Mayor advised that this item is considered in the budget each year.
12.0 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
12.1 Notice of Motion – Cr Yates: Consideration of the Carport/Patio Extensions of John and Liz Kress
Cr Yates advised in writing that he wished to move the following motion at this meeting:
That the Town:
1. Considers the plans as presented to the Town (and attached as background information), for a carport and patio extension at the property of 2 Jubilee Avenue, Eden Hill; and
2. Accepts such plans and permits construction as detailed, as a specific Local Planning Policy as part of the current Town Plan Scheme No. 10.”
Cr Yates withdrew this Notice of Motion.
12.2 Notice of Motion – Cr Yates: Firebreak Access Roads at Success Hill Reserve
The Manager Development Services left the Chamber, the time being 9.18pm and returned at 9.22pm.
An minor amendment was made to the Notice of Motion as highlighted in bold below.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 12.2
OCM2 - 18/02/10 MOVED Cr Yates, Seconded Cr Piantadosi:
1. That the Town seeks a report to negotiate with those state government agencies that have title and/or a responsibility of the Success Hill Reserve, and involves local interest groups, to re-establish the northern firebreak near Pyrton and access tracks through the ‘bush forever’ part of the Success Hill Reserve;
2. And depending on the outcome of the above, that the Town develops a plan and budget for consideration by Council in the 2010/2011 Budget process for the reconstruction of the said tracks in a limestone base with porous treatment top that is a minimum 3.5 metres wide; and
3. That the ‘cleansing’ with the recent bushfire in the area should be exploited as soon as possible with appropriate weed control and related ground cover/tree planting initiatives like using Karrikinolide where possible, possibly involving community volunteer groups.
CARRIED 7/1
Crs Gangell, Piantadosi, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Pule, Yates and Lewis voted in favour of the motion. Cr Collins voted against the motion.
12.3 Notice of Motion – Cr Pule: WALGA Preferred Greensense Emissions and Greenhouse Gases Reporting and Abatement Platform
Cr Pule advised in writing that he wished to move the following motion at this meeting:
“That a report be presented for Council’s consideration on the suitability to adopt the WALGA Preferred Greensense Emissions and Greenhouse Gases Reporting and Abatement Platform to meet the legislative mandatory requirements of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting legislation (NGER).”
Cr Pule withdrew this Notice of Motion.
12.4 Notice of Motion – Cr Yates: Relinquish the Vesting Interest of Success Hill Reserve
Cr Yates advised in writing that he wished to move the following motion at this meeting:
“1. That the Town relinquishes the vested interest of the Success Hill Reserve and the adjoining riverbed which is an “A” Class Reserve (no 16456), to the owners of the land, namely the State Land Services of the Department of Planning; and
2. That the Town receives the commitment of the land owners to protect surrounding areas of the Town of Bassendean from bushfire and weed infestation plus recommissions the fishing platform facility.”
Cr Yates withdrew this Notice of Motion.
12.5 Notice of Motion – Cr Yates: Relinquish the Vesting Interest in Ashfield Parade
Cr Yates advised in writing that he wished to move the following motion at this meeting:
“1. That the Town relinquishes the vested interest of the Ashfield Parade and the adjoining landscaped areas with applicable riverbed that is included in the gazetted riverpark to the State Government owners of the land; and
2. That the Town receives the commitment of the land owners to protect adjoining areas of the Town of Bassendean from bank erosion, bushfire, weed infestation and any other agreed environmental issues.”
Cr Yates withdrew this Notice of Motion.
12.6 Notice of Motion – Cr Yates: Increased R Code Rating of North Road and Other areas
MOVED Cr Yates, that the Town commences the procedure to increase the R code ratings of those properties to R40 coding, if not already so zoned:
(a) properties adjoining North Rd;
(b) properties adjoining Bassendean Pde;
(c) properties adjoining Anstey Rd;
(d) properties adjoining Daylesford Rd;
(e) properties adjoining Deakin St;
(f) properties adjoining West Rd;
(g) properties adjoining Whitfield Street; and
(h) properties adjoining Thompson Rd and railway reserve.
MOTION LAPSED FOR WANT OF A SECONDER
12.7 Notice of Motion – Cr Pule: Mayoral Dinner
Cr Pule disclosed an interest affecting impartiality but believed he was able to consider the matter without bias and remained in the Chamber.
The Manager Development Services left the Chamber, the time being 9.45pm and returned at 9.49pm.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 12.7
OCM2 - 19/02/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Yates, that:
1. Council does not hold the Mayoral Dinner in 2010;
2. Council allocates the cost of the Mayoral Dinner of $20,000 directly into a Community Sponsorship program benefiting Schools, Sporting Clubs and Community Organisations; and
3. The sponsorship to be in considerations of $1,000 by application; and
4. Council holds the Mayoral Dinner in 2011.
LOST 3/5
Crs Gangell, Pule and Yates voted in favour of the motion. Crs Piantadosi, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Collins and Lewis voted against the motion.
13.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Nil
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 14.0(a)
OCM2 - 20/02/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Yates, that the meeting be closed to members of the public in accordance with Section 5.23(2)(e) of the Local Government Act 1995, the time being 9.58pm.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
Members of the public were excluded from the Chamber, the time being 9.58pm.
14.1 Potential for Winding-up of Town Planning Scheme No. 4A (Ref: LUAP/PLANNG/6 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services.
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is for Council to consider whether it is possible to revoke to Town Planning Scheme No. 4A in the light of legal advice received. This report also seeks direction from Council as to whether it wishes to carry out further amendments to the Scheme, if it is decided to retain the Scheme.
This matter was considered with members of the public excluded from the Chamber under Clause 5.23 (2) (d) of the Local Government Act as the officer report discussed a legal opinion.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 14.1
That:
1. Council does not attempt to revoke Town Planning Scheme No. 4A at this point in time;
2. Council advises of desired amendments to the zonings covered by the Town Planning Scheme No. 4A; and
3. The outstanding commitments to the Town Planning Scheme No. 4A be included on the Town of Bassendean’s Strategic Plan for the Future.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - ITEM 14.1
OCM2 - 21/02/10 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that this item be deferred to a Workshop.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
All staff with the exception of the CEO and the Minute Clerk left the Chamber, the time being 10.00pm and did not return.
14.2 Staffing Review - Town of Bassendean (Ref: Bob Jarvis, CEO)
APPLICATION
To provide information to Council on the current staffing structure of the Town and areas which are identified as requiring change or more resources.
This matter was considered with members of the public excluded from the Chamber under Clause 5.23 (2) (a) of the Local Government Act as the officer report discussed matters affecting employees.
The Officer Recommendation was amended as follows:
- To include Crs Piantadosi and Collins as the two Councillors nominated to the working group, and
- An additional point 8 to include the pursuance of traineeships and other funded opportunities, as highlighted in bold below.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – AMENDED OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 14.2
OCM2 – 22/02/10 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Pule, that:
- An additional full-time Planning Officer’s position be included in the draft 2010/2011 Budget for Council’s consideration;
- A “Leading Hand – Parks and Gardens” position be considered in the draft 2010/11 Budget;
- Any additional resources for Parks and Gardens be delayed until after the “Request for Tender – Turf Management” has been dealt with by Council;
- A “working group” invitation be extended to the City of Bayswater to develop an MOU for sharing of resources, staffing and the development of joint projects in border areas to reduce cost and increase efficiency;
- The working group mentioned in Point 4 above to include the CEO, Crs Piantadosi and Collins, and senior staff from the Town of Bassendean and City of Bayswater, as required, to develop the MOU which will address such matters as insurance, costs recovery systems, OS&H matters, and plant and equipment hire and conditions;
- A restructure of the Town’s Divisions be delayed until such time as additional space for staff is available to allow for the easy co-locating of staff by Division;
- A report be prepared for Council’s consideration on the IT Officer’s role and responsibilities with a view to providing additional resources or outsourcing of some work such a webpage maintenance and development; and
- Traineeships and other funded employment opportunities be pursued.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 14.0(b)
OCM2 – 23/02/10 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that the meeting proceeds with open doors, the time being 10.26pm.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
As no members of the public returned to the Chamber, the reading aloud of the motions passed behind closed doors was dispensed with.
The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 9 March 2010.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting closed, the time being 10.26pm.
