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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN
MINUTES
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 48 OLD PERTH ROAD, BASSENDEAN
ON TUESDAY, 13 JULY 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.
2.1 Questions Taken on Notice
MrsTina Klein, 2 Wicks Street, Eden Hill
At the Special Council meeting held on 29 June 2010, Mrs Klein asked where the cash in lieu was derived from for the tennis courts.
The Director Corporate Services advised that the Minister had given approval for the Town to use $80,377 from Hardy Road and $76,000 from Troy Street.
Mrs Klein asked then why the cash in lieu from Hardy Road had not been allocated to the money allocated in the budget to be spent in Hardy Road.
The CEO has advised Mrs Klein in writing on 2 July 2010 that the only Hardy Road project that appears is a Roads to Recovery Project which is fully funded by the Roads to Recovery Programme, and unfortunately, cash in lieu funding cannot be used for roadworks.
2.2 Questions from Members of the Public
Mrs Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mrs Dreyer referred to the minutes of the OCM dated 22 June 2010, particularly page 24 of 29 and asked that a correction to the spelling of Mr Leo Travis be made to Mr Leo Travers.
Mrs Dreyer further asked what has happened with the Masonic land and whether it has been sold.
The Mayor advised that the Town is still negotiating this matter.
Mr Bill Busby, President, Ashfield Soccer Club
Mr Busby drew Council’s attention to a fire in the stand at Ashfield Reserve recently whereby 7-10 seats were destroyed. He further referred to a car break-in last Sunday which makes sixteen events of a criminal nature, occurring over the last 6-7 months. Mr Busby suggested that for $1,500 per annum, the Club can install cameras in the stand which could take vision of events and be passed onto the police where necessary. The Club is prepared to maintain the cameras.
Following advice from the Mayor that such an official request in writing would be required, the CEO advised that this request had been received in writing today. The Mayor assured Mr Busby that he will ensure a report is prepared for Council’s consideration on the matter.
Mrs Tina Klein, 2 Wicks Street, Eden Hill
Mrs Klein referred to the Town’s traffic management and drew particular attention to Page 42 of 69 of the Agenda and queried the status of May and Gallagher Roads being classified as belonging to the City of Swan.
The Manager Asset Services confirmed that these intersections come under the control of the City of Swan.
Mrs Klein referred to the Masonic Hall site and Council’s proposal that the land be subdivided and sold in blocks, and questioned this rationale due to the huge financial cost.
The Mayor advised that Council has as yet made no resolution to subdivide and it is still being negotiated.
Mrs Klein referred to the Mayor’s delegation on both the EMRC and WALGA East Metro Zone and asked why the Mayor was not attending the WALGA Conference in Perth, nor the National Conference and queried his commitment to the role of Mayor for the Town.
The Mayor confirmed his commitment to the role, regularly working above and beyond what the position requires and his belief that the on-hand work he undertakes in the role of Mayor is far more important than attending these conferences at huge costs to the Town.
3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Councillors
His Worship the Mayor, Cr John Gangell
Cr Anne Brinkworth
Cr Michelle Stubbs (until 8.17pm)
Cr Gerry Pule
Cr Don Yates
Cr Kara Collins
Cr Michael Lewis
Cr Heinrich Benz
Officers
Mr Bob Jarvis CEO
Mr Michael Costarella Director Corporate Services
Mr Simon Stewert-Dawkins Director Operational Services
Mr Graeme Haggart Director Community Development
Mr Ian McDowell Manager Asset Services
Mr Ross Rayson Manager Recreation and Culture
Mr Michael Whitbread Acting Manager Development Services (until 7.26pm)
Ms Cathy Muraszko Minute Secretary
Public
Approximately 8 members of the public were in attendance.
Press
One member of the press was in attendance.
Cr Lynda Butler
4.0 DEPUTATIONS
Mr Gentiluomo and Mr Andreas Timmermins, on behalf of Anaro Investments, made a deputation in relation to item 10.3.
5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
5.1 Ordinary Council Meeting held on 22 June 2010
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(a)
OCM1 – 1/07/10 MOVED Cr Lewis, Seconded Cr Pule, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 22 June 2010, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
A minor amendment was made to the Officer Recommendation to include the correction highlighted by Mrs Dreyer during public question time.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(b)
OCM1 – 2/07/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 22 June 2010, subject to the correction in the spelling of Mr Leo Travers, be confirmed as a true record
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
5.2 Special Council Meeting held on 29 June 2010
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.2(a)
OCM1 – 3/07/10 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Collins, that the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on 29 June 2010, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.2(b)
OCM1 – 4/07/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Collins, that the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on 29 June 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
9.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Nil
10.0 REPORTS
10.1 Introduction of a Refrigerator Collection Service (Ref: WSTMNGT/SVPROVN/N/2 – Christine Devereux, Manager Environment & Ranger Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of the report is to present Council with a report investigating refrigerator and electronic waste (e-waste) recycling options.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1
OCM1 – 5/07/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Yates, that Council:
1. Notes that funding has been allocated in the 2010/11 budget to establish a refrigerator collection service; and
- A monthly collection service of refrigerators be introduced for the Town’s residential properties to assist in the global mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.2 Spectator Fence - Ashfield Soccer Club (Ref: Ross Rayson, Manager Recreation & Culture, Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services)
APPLICATION
To provide Council with information in regard to the condition of the spectator fence at Ashfield Soccer Club, and for Council to determine what action to take.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2
That Council:
1. Receives the report on the spectator fence at Ashfield Soccer Club;
2. Endorses listing replacement of the fence for consideration in the draft 2011/12 Capital Works Budget;
3. Advises the Ashfield Soccer Club that once the fence has been replaced, maintenance responsibility will revert to the Club, as per the Town’s Fencing Strategy.
Following a request by a Councillor, items 1-3 were voted on separately as follows:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2(a)
OCM1 – 6/07/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Collins, that Council receives the report on the spectator fence at Ashfield Soccer Club;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2(b)
OCM1 – 7/07/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Collins, that Council endorses listing replacement of the fence for consideration in the draft 2011/12 Capital Works Budget;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2(c)
OCM1 – 8/07/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Collins, that Council advises the Ashfield Soccer Club that once the fence has been replaced, maintenance responsibility will revert to the Club, as per the Town’s Fencing Strategy.
CARRIED 7/1
Crs Gangell, Pule, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Collins, Lewis and Benz voted in favour of the motion. Cr Yates voted against the motion.
10.3 Proposed Variation to Condition of Planning Consent.– Lot 813 & 814 (No. 40-44) May Holman Drive, Bassendean - Owner/Applicant: Anaro Investments (Ref: 2010-113 – Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is for Council to consider a variation to its planning policy regarding the location of security fencing along the front setback area of an industrial development.
The reasons put forward for the proposed variation are discussed in detail in the comments section of the report. The applicant has also provided perspective drawings indicating how the fence would look.
The applicant has requested that the matter be dealt with as soon as possible as the development is nearing completion and it is important to have the lot secured. As a result of this urgency a site visit was not possible to arrange.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.3
MOVED Cr Stubbs, that Council refuses planning consent for a variation sought to Condition 6 of the temporary approval of a Builders Yard (Storage) development at Lots 813 & 814 (No. 40-44) May Holman Drive, Bassendean, on the following grounds:
1. The proposed location of the security fencing is contrary to Local Planning Policy No.6 - Industrial Zones Development Design Guidelines; and
2. The proposed variation is contrary to the objectives under Clause 4.2.4 (e) and (g) of Local Planning Scheme No. 10.
MOTION LAPSED FOR WANT OF A SECONDER
Following discussion, Council agreed that as they had looked at a number of applications recently and been able to negotiate with land owners on revising fencing guidelines, they would consider the applicant’s request and allow the application subject to the applicant providing additional landscaping in accordance with the revised policy.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.3
OCM1 - 9/07/10 MOVED Cr Benz, Seconded Cr Collins, that the application be approved subject to the applicant providing additional landscaping to the site in accordance with the revised policy. DUE TO AN EQUALITY IN VOTES (4/4), THE MAYOR CAST HIS SECOND VOTE IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTION, RESULTING IN THE MOTION BEING CARRIED (5/4)
Crs Gangell, Pule, Collins and Benz voted in favour of the motion. Crs Brinkworth, Stubbs, Yates and Lewis voted against the motion.
10.4 Possible Tree Preservation Order - Lot 638; No. 193 West Road, Bassendean, Owner: Mr L W Bush (Ref: A5422 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is for Council to consider whether it wishes to make a Tree Preservation Order on the above property in the light of an objection from the owner of the property.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.4
1. That the Town of Bassendean makes a Tree Preservation Order on the Camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora) located on Lot 638; No. 193 West Road, Bassendean in accordance with 5.7.7.2. of Local Planning Scheme No.10.
2. That the owner of Lot 638 No. 193 West Road, Bassendean be advised of Council’s decision.
LAPSED FOR WANT OF A MOVER
10.5 Krupp WWI Field Gun Relic – Council Depot (Ref: A4603 – Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to permanently release custody of the Krupp WWI Field Gun relic, currently located in the Council Depot, to the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Society of Western Australia.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.5
OCM1 – 10/07/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that Council permanently releases custody of the Krupp WWI Field Gun relic, currently located in the Council Depot, to the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Society of Western Australia.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.6 Organisational Structure – Corporate Services (Ref: CORM/MEETS/2 - Mike Costarella, Director Corporate Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of the report is to present a new structure for Corporate Services with the reinstatement of the Manager Client and Customer Services (renamed to Manager of Corporate Services) and the employment of a Part Time Occupational Health and Safety Officer
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.6
OCM1 – 11/07/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Benz, that Council adopts the new Corporate Service structure, as attached to the Ordinary Council Agenda of 13 July 2010.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.7 Round 3 – Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (Ref: – Graeme Haggart, Director Community Development)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to present Council with information regarding Round 3 of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, and for Council to determine the projects for which to seek the funds be allocated.
The Acting Manager Development Services left the Chamber, the time being 7.26pm and did not return.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.7
That Council:
1. Endorses the Town’s application for RLCIP Round 3 funds to achieve the Mary Crescent Reserve Gathering Site to the value $46,000 as the highest priority;
2. Endorses the Town’s application for RLCIP Round 3 funds for the upgrading of play equipment at Anzac Terrace Reserve, May Holman Reserve and Pickering Park to the value $46,000 as the second priority;
3. Endorses the Town’s application for RLCIP Round 3 funds for Old Perth Road Streetscape Furniture to the value $46,000 as the third priority;
4. Amends the 2010/11 Capital Budget to reflect the $46,000 income from the RLCIP, and to reflect an individual account for this budget; and
5. Approves the expenditure of the funds in accordance with Section 6.8 of the Local Government Act 1995.
The Mover, Cr Collins, requested that an amendment be made to the Officer Recommendation to change point 3 to become the second priority and point 2, the third priority, as highlighted in bold below:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.7
OCM1 – 12/07/10 MOVED Cr Collins, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council:
1. Endorses the Town’s application for RLCIP Round 3 funds to achieve the Mary Crescent Reserve Gathering Site to the value $46,000 as the highest priority;
2. Endorses the Town’s application for RLCIP Round 3 funds for Old Perth Road Streetscape Furniture to the value $46,000 as the second priority;
3. Endorses the Town’s application for RLCIP Round 3 funds for the upgrading of play equipment at Anzac Terrace Reserve, May Holman Reserve and Pickering Park to the value $46,000 as the third priority;
4. Amends the 2010/11 Capital Budget to reflect the $46,000 income from the RLCIP, and to reflect an individual account for this budget; and
5. Approves the expenditure of the funds in accordance with Section 6.8 of the Local Government Act 1995.
CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 5/3
Crs Gangell, Pule, Brinkworth, Collins and Lewis voted in favour of the motion. Crs Stubbs, Yates and Benz voted against the motion.
10.8 WALGA’s “Local Government Enterprises as a Means of Improving Local Government” Draft Discussion Paper - Request for Council’s Consideration (Ref: GOVR/LREGLIA/3 Bob Jarvis, Chief Executive Officer)
APPLICATION
To seek Council’s comments on WALGA’s “Local Government Enterprises as a Means of Improving Local Government” – Draft Discussion Paper.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.8
OCM1 – 13/07/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Collins, that Council:
1. Endorses the draft Local Government Enterprises as a Means of Improving Local Government discussion paper; and
2. Advises WALGA that the paper is a good first step into opening a dialogue with the State Government about reform of Local Government Legislation and Regulations to enable Local governments to form corporate entities when it is determined to be in the best interest of the community.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.9 Traffic Management Morley Drive/Wicks Street Intersection (Ref: TRAF/PLANNG/3 – Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to present to Council information relating to the safe movement of traffic at the Morley Drive Wicks Street intersection.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.9
OCM1 – 14/07/10 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that Council:
1. Receives the information provided in relation to safe traffic movement at the Morley Drive/Wicks Street intersection, and the proposed modification to the intersection including a rounded nib treatment and right turn pocket; and
2. Resolves to take no further action on the basis that:
a. The intersection is no longer a recognised accident Black Spot;
b. Traffic volumes and speeds are not considered a major issue at the intersection; and
c. MRWA has conducted a site visit to the intersection since its upgrade in mid 2009, and since a significant amount of vegetation has been removed and they are satisfied that motorists could safely execute a u-turn at the intersection in accordance with the requirements of the Road Traffic Code 2000.
CARRIED 6/2
Crs Gangell, Pule, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Collins and Benz voted in favour of the motion. Crs Yates and Lewis voted against the motion.
10.10 Western Australian Local Government Association - Annual General Meeting 2010 (Ref: GOVR/LREGLIA/3 - Bob Jarvis, Chief Executive Officer)
APPLICATION
Council has received the agenda for the WALGA AGM, which is to be held on Saturday 7 August 2010 as part of the Local Government Convention.
Council is requested to appoint two voting delegates to the AGM and to provide direction to its delegates when participating and voting at the AGM.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.10
OCM1 – 15/07/10 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Pule, that:
1. Council appoints Crs Gangell and Butler as the two voting delegates to the Western Australian Local Government Association’s Annual General Meeting to be held on 7 August 2010; and
2. The delegates note the direction provided by Council through the July OCM discussions in participating and voting at the WALGA AGM.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.11 Appointment of Councillors to External and Internal Committees (Ref: GOVN/CCLMEET/1 – Yvonne Zaffino, Council Support Officer)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to fill vacancies on external and internal Committees of Council.
The CEO and Director Corporate Services left the Chamber, the time being 7.58pm and returned at 8.00pm.
Both Crs Pule and Butler nominated for the position of delegate to the WALGA – East Metropolitan Zone and accordingly, a secret ballot was held. Due to the equality of votes (4/4), both Councillors’ names were entered into a draw from which Cr Butler was selected and duly appointed Council’s delegate. Cr Pule accepted the position of deputy.
Cr Brinkworth as Deputy to the Children and Family Services Committee accepted the position of Council’s delegate thereby leaving the deputy position vacant, which Cr Pule accepted.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.11
OCM1 – 16/07/10 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council appoints:
1. Councillor Benz to be Council’s delegate to the Swan River Trust;
2. Councillor Benz to be Council’s delegate to the Swan River Trust – Protection Strategy Advisory Committee;
3. Councillor Butler to be Council’s delegate to the WALGA – East Metropolitan Zone;
4. Councillor Pule to be Council’s deputy delegate to the WALGA – East Metropolitan Zone;
5. Councillor Brinkworth to be Council’s delegate to the Children & Family Services Committee; and
6. Councillor Pule to be Council’s deputy delegate to the Children & Family Services Committee; and
7. Councillor Cr Brinkworth to be Council’s delegate to the Cultural Development Advisory Committee.
CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
10.12 Seniors’ Week Coordinating Committee Meeting held on 10 June 2010 (Ref: GOVN/CCLMEET/2– Ross Rayson, Manager Recreation & Culture)
APPLICATION
The purpose of the report is for Council to receive the report on a meeting of the Seniors’ Week Coordinating Committee held on 10 June 2010.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.12
OCM1 – 17/07/10 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Benz, that Council receives the report on a meeting of the Seniors’ Week Coordinating Committee held on 10 June 2010.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.13 Use of the Common Seal (Ref: INFM/INTPROP/1 – Sue Perkins, Executive Assistant)
The Common Seal was not attached to any documents during the reporting period.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.13
OCM1 – 18/07/10 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Lewis, that Council notes that the Common Seal was not attached to any documents during the reporting period.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
The CEO left the Chamber, the time being 8.02pm.
11.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS & RIGHT OF REPLY
Mr Bill Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mr Dreyer queried the result of the decision with regard to item 10.8.
The Mayor confirmed that Council supports the proposed changes to the Act by endorsing WALGA’s position.
Mr Dreyer expressed concern at what could be a radical change and asked if Council had given this due consideration.
The Mayor advised that if the matter progresses further to Parliament, then further discussions will ensue accordingly.
Mr Dreyer expressed concern at the suggestion by some Councillors that the administration are not performing their jobs properly, and the continual attack on their performance. He further queried why Council is continually getting involved in the Town’s daily operations for which they employ Officers and staff.
Whilst the Mayor advised that he could not answer for individual Councillors, he believes the Council to be running very smoothly at the moment. He added that there is often good debate and a lot of respect, however, the public must remember that each Councillor comes with their own opinions and beliefs and should be entitled to respectfully express them.
The CEO returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.05pm.
Mrs Quelch, 49 Haig Street, Ashfield
Mrs Quelch thanked Council for the installation of lights on Ashfield Reserve, however, advised that the area had only recently been tag with graffiti again.
The Manager Asset Services advised that there is a graffiti hotline whereby if a graffiti incident is reported, removal can be organised within 24 to 48 hours.
Mrs Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mrs Dreyer expressed disgust in the behaviour of some Councillors and given that the Council review the performance of the CEO, asked who reviews the performance of the Councillors.
The Mayor advised that the Councillors are bound by the Standing Orders, however, it is the electors who review their performance by way of re-election every two years.
Mrs Klein, 2 Wicks Street, Eden Hill
Mrs Klein expressed concern at Cr Yates continually questioning the integrity of the staff and suggested that the Mayor display some leadership and keep the Councillor’s comments under control.
The Mayor reiterated his belief that the Council is currently running very smoothly and the fact that all Councillors are entitled to express their views.
Mr Bill Busby, President Ashfield Soccer Club
Mr Busby referred to Item 10.2 and asked if there was a consultation process in place with the user groups of Ashfield Reserve.
The Mayor advised that he had been unaware that the Ashfield Soccer Club had not been consulted on this matter and had expressed his concerns in the Briefing Session prior to the OCM. The Mayor assured Mr Busby that consultation would occur prior to a further report being presented to Council on the matter.
Mrs Tina Klein, 2 Wicks Street, Eden Hill
Mrs Klein referred to the use of a sea container that Swan Districts were using as a bar, and as this had previously been disallowed by Council, queried why the Club is still using it for this purpose.
The Mayor confirmed that the area in question is still licensed, however, Swan Districts Football Club is brining in a trailer for each home game for this purpose, rather than using the container disallowed by Council.
Cr Stubbs requested to be excused for the remainder of the meeting and left the Chamber, the time being 8.17pm and did not return.
12.0 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
12.1 Notice of Motion – Cr Yates: Improved Management of Expenditure with a Section 18 Component
MOVED Cr Yates, that the Town suspends all projects with payments in the financial year 2010/2011 and future financial years with a ‘Section 18’ component until the Council receives detailed audited accounts of the disbursement of funds paid for all past projects with a ‘Section 18’ component in any way or form, for the financial years 2007/2008, 2008/2009 and 2009/2010, and that the audited information is to include the names of those groups or individuals who finally received such disbursed funds.
MOTION LAPSED FOR WANT OF A SECONDER
12.2 Notice of Motion – Cr Yates: Improving the Accounting and Management Practices for Cash-in-lieu (CIL) Funds
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 12.2
OCM1 – 19/07/10 MOVED Cr Yates, Seconded Cr Gangell, that the Council adopts enhanced accounting practices for cash-in-lieu funds received by the Town of Bassendean for appropriate expenditure to include the following:
1. quarterly reports to include detail of the CIL funds on hand, detail of such CIL funds committed for projects, possible CIL funds to be received from new developments, and progress reports on CIL projects that have been agreed to; and
2. quarterly review of possible CIL projects that the Council may select from, to be submitted to the appropriate State Government Minister, so such projects can be proceeded with in a timely manner.
CARRIED 6/1
Crs Gangell, Pule, Yates, Collins, Lewis and Benz voted in favour of the motion. Cr Brinkworth voted against the motion.
12.3 Notice of Motion – Cr Yates: Consideration of Goods and Services Purchasing Policies and Practices as part of the Governance Workshop on 20 July 2010
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 12.3
OCM1 – 20/07/10 MOVED Cr Yates, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council considers ways to improve the goods and services purchasing policies and practices of the Town of Bassendean as part of the Governance Workshop on 20 July 2010, with a view to achieving better value for money when spending ratepayer, grant and cash-in-lieu funds.
CARRIED 6/1
Crs Gangell, Pule, Yates, Collins, Lewis and Benz voted in favour of the motion. Cr Brinkworth voted against the motion.
12.4 Notice of Motion – Cr Yates: Construction of the Final Third Stage of the Collier Road Shared Path
Cr Yates has advised in writing that he wishes to move the following motion at this meeting:
“That the Council uses up to $20,000 of the pending Federal $46,000 special purposes grant when received to construct the final stage of the Collier Road shared path, incorporating use of Colgoola Br to reduce costs, and adjusting the path width and associated specifications to the accepted shared path standard for a concrete or asphalt path to meet the specified budget.”
Cr Yates agreed to withdraw this Notice of Motion.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 12.4
OCM1 - 21/07/10 MOVED Cr Yates, Seconded Cr Pule that Notice of Motion – Item 12.4 be withdrawn from the Agenda.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0
12.5 Notice of Motion – Cr Yates: Support Promotion of the Double Header WAFL Football Games at Steel Blue Oval, 21 August 2010
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 12.5
OCM1 – 22/07/10 MOVED Cr Yates, Seconded Cr Gangell, that the Council encourages and supports the Double Header WAFL Football Games, 21 August 2010, with the following initiatives:
1. Traffic and parking management using spaces like Christie Park, BIC Park, Bassendean Primary School playing field area and Point Reserve grass area, with appropriate signage;
2. Opening other gates to Steel Blue Oval to assist in the orderly and safer entry and exit of patrons;
3. Consider road access limitations to allow local resident and service vehicle movements only in Thompson Road, Lamb Street, Nurstead Avenue, Earlsferry Court and those parts of Old Perth Road around Steel Blue Oval to allow for safer pedestrian movement for the time period of 2 hours before to 1 hour after the double header games;
4. Promotion of the weekend markets that start the following weekend with a number of banners strategically placed around the Steel Blue Oval outer fence perimeter, car parking areas and entrance roads to Bassendean;
5. Ensure that the main corflute signs of the Town have suitable materials promoting the Weekend Markets;
6. Encourage local groups to bring out their banners and other display materials and include ‘Bassendean Means Business’ banners in such set aside locations; and
7. Revamp the Town’s website to reflect this important event, with links, maps, ‘Bassendean Means Business’ and related materials.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0
13.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Nil
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 14.0(a)
OCM1 – 23/07/10 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Collins, 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 8.27pm.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
All members of the public were excluded from the Chamber, the time being 8.27pm.
14.1 Sale of Council Owned Land – 33 Second Ave, Bassendean – Ken Cardy, Contracts & Support Services Coordinator
This matter was considered with members of the public excluded from the Chamber under Clause 5.23 (2) (e) (ii) of the Local Government Act as the officer report discussed a matter that if disclosed, would reveal information that has financial affairs of a person and a contract that may be entered into.
Cr Pule disclosed an impartiality interest in this item as Carter Giorgi act as his Management Agent and asked that Council give consideration to whether this interest be deemed as trivial.
Cr Pule left the Chamber, the time being 8.27pm.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 14.1(a)
OCM1 - 24/07/10 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Yates, that the interest disclosed by Cr Pule be deemed as one of a trivial nature and that Cr Pule be allowed to return to the Chamber.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0
Cr Pule returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.28pm.
The CEO tabled an offer received today from another prospective purchaser, however, it was lower than the one before Council.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 14.1(b)
OCM1 – 25/07/10 MOVED Cr Collins, Seconded Cr Lewis, that:
- Council accepts Mr Matthew Thomas Coppins’ conditional offer of $221,000 (inc GST) for the purchase of the vacant land at 33 Second Ave, Bassendean;
- Costings be prepared for the provision of a connection point to the main sewer for this land and this cost be included in the 2010/2011 Budget;
- Council appoints CS Legal settlement agency to undertake the settlement of the disposal of the property; and
- The expenditure be authorised in accordance with Section 6.8 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 7/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – ITEM 14.0(b)
OCM1 – 26/07/10 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Pule, that the meeting proceeds with open doors, the time being 8.32pm.
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, 27 July 2010.
There being no further business, the Presiding Member declared the meeting closed, the time being 8.32pm.
