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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN
MINUTES
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 48 OLD PERTH ROAD, BASSENDEAN
ON TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2009, AT 7.00PM
1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS
Her Worship the Mayor declared the meeting open and welcomed all those in attendance.
Mr Leo Travis, 73 Hardy Road, Ashfield
Mr Travis queried whether Council were aware of Homeswest’s intention to purchase 21 houses in Bassendean.
The Manager Development Services advised that he was unaware of such a proposal and undertook to investigate further and advise Mr Travis in due course.
Mr Bill Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mr Dreyer referred to the Minutes of the last OCM during which Cr Pule spoke on the urgent matter of the swales and placed an amount of money on the table to fund the project if it was not included in the 2009/10 Budget, and queried why reference to this had not been included in the minutes.
The CEO advised that Council is unable to accept money over the table at a Council meeting, and that any such offer would need to take the form of an official written proposal to Council. He further added that as a result of the resolution passed at the meeting, there is an approach being made to the Swan River Trust prior to any removal of the fence.
Mrs Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mrs Dreyer expressed concern at the lack of signage advertising the upcoming Multicultural Event in the Town, particularly at Jubilee Reserve, and asked why more signage was not being used to advertise this event.
Mrs Dreyer further asked why she had not received the card distributed to all residents by way of mail drop.
The Manager Community Development advised that twelve street signs had been allocated to the Multicultural Event, however, noted that there should be one present on Jubilee Reserve.
With regard to the distribution of the card, the Manager Community Development advised that the usual distributor had retired at short notice and the Town is currently trailing a new distributor who distributes material bundled as opposed to individually. He advised that Officers are monitoring this and thanked Mrs Dreyer for her valuable feedback.
Mr Ian Wellstead, 74 North Road, Bassendean
Mr Wellstead sought permission to make some comments rather than ask questions.
The Mayor advised that Public Question Time was specifically an opportunity for the public to ask questions.
Cr Butler left the Chamber, the time being 7.06pm.
Mr Rossi, 108 Whitfield Street, Bassendean
Mr Rossi asked why he was continuing to have difficulty with the Town Planning Department to have a basic fence erected on the boundary of his property at 23 Devon Road and asked if Council would consider granting him an exemption to enable him to erect a standard colourbond fence to protect his privacy at this property.
The Manager Development Services advised that whilst this item was not listed on tonight’s agenda, if it is the will of Council, Officers could prepare a report for Council’s consideration.
3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Councillors
Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Tina Klein
Cr John Gangell
Cr Anne Brinkworth
Cr Michelle Stubbs
Cr Lynda Butler
Cr Sam Piantadosi
Cr Gerry Pule
Cr John Cox
Cr Don Yates
Officers
Mr Bob Jarvis CEO
Mr Graeme Haggart Director Community Development
Mr Simon Stewert-Dawkins, Director Operational Services
Mr Brian Reed Manager Development Services
Mrs Cathy Muraszko Minute Secretary
Leave of Absence
Nil
Apologies
Mr Mike Costarella Director Corporate Services
Public
16 members of the public were in attendance.
Press
One member of the press was in attendance.
Nil
5.1 Ordinary Council Meeting held on 22 September 2009
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(a)
OCM1 – 1/10/09 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 22 September, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(b)
OCM1 – 2/10/09 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Cox, that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 22 September 2009, 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 Proposed Home Business (Perth Coffee Express Franchise; Van Depot and Office) Lot 43; 90 Hamilton Street, Bassendean, Owner: Grant Wheeler (Ref: 2009-126 – Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)
APPLICATION
The proprietor of Perth Coffee Express has made application for a Home Business in order to operate three mobile coffee vans from the subject residential site.
The applicant has provided the following information in support of the submission:
- No sales (of coffee) will be conducted at 90 Hamilton Street.
- Deliveries of milk to 2-3 times per week.
- No increase in traffic expected.
- Stock in an outbuilding.
- Activities limited to re-stocking vehicles each day.
- Vehicles are parked on the existing driveway, the majority of which are not visible from the road-no additional development of the land for the operation of the business.
- 3 employees are working for the business at any one time.
- Waste generated by the business will be handled in a way that creates no net increase in waste disposal requirements for the address. The majority of the businesses waste will be recycled using a third party.
- Perth Coffee Express will require no advertising at the address. The vehicles are sign written but no additional signage will be erected at the address. The main forms of advertising to be employed are vehicle signage, business cards/fridge magnets and a website.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1
OCM1 – 3/10/09 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that:
1. Council advises the landowner applicant that the application for a Home Business (Mobile Coffee Van Depot) at Lot 43; 90 Hamilton Street, Bassendean is refused on the following grounds:
a) The proposed `Home Business’ (mobile coffee vans) is contrary to Local Planning Scheme No.10 by virtue of the employment of three staff who are not residents of the dwelling;
b) The proposed Home Business (mobile coffee vans) is contrary to Clause 4.2.1 of the Scheme as the operation of the business detracts from the residential amenity of the locality;
c) The operation of the Home Business (mobile coffee vans) involves the calling of delivery vehicles in excess of the 3.5 tonnes prescribed under the definitions of Schedule 1 of Local Planning Scheme No. 10.
2. Advises the landowner at Lot 43; 90 Hamilton Street, Bassendean, that:
a) the current unauthorised use of the site is to cease within 21 days of the date of notification or legal action will commence for a breach of the Scheme without further notice; and
b) The operation of the home business (mobile coffee vans) does not comply with the Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations 1993 Regulation 57 for the storage of food in a residential premises.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.2 Summer Movies on BIC Reserve - Expression of Interest (Ref: RECC/EVMNGT/3 – Travis Moore, Acting Manager Recreation & Cultural Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to present information to Council on the recent expression of interest calling for community and not for profit groups to facilitate the Outdoor Summer Movies Series on behalf of the Town.
Cr Butler returned to the Chamber, the time being 7.16pm.
The Director Community Development left the Chamber, the time being 7.16pm.
The Manager Development Services left the Chamber, the time being 7.17pm and returned at 7.18pm.
The Director Community Development returned to the Chamber, the time being 7.18pm.
The Director Community Development left the Chamber, the time being 7.19pm and returned at 7.20pm.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.2
OCM1 – 4/10/09 MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council:
- Endorses the Outdoor Summer Movies Series to be held on 6th and 13th February 2010 at BIC Reserve;
- In accordance with the Town’s purchasing policy, engages a commercial outdoor movies contractor to undertake the provision of the Town’s outdoor summer movies program; and
- Receives the report on the responses from the Town’s expression of interest for community and not for profit groups to facilitate the Towns summer outdoor movies program.
LOST 4/5
Crs Gangell, Piantadosi, Pule and Yates voted in favour of the motion. Crs Klein, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Butler and Cox voted against the motion.
10.3 Town Of Bassendean Physical Activity Plan (Ref:GRSU/APPS-D/3) – Travis Moore, Acting Manager Recreation & Cultural Services
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to present Council with the public comment received on the Town’s endorsed Physical Activity Plan and to seek Council adopt the Plan with minor amendments.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.3
OCM1 – 5/10/09 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that Council:
- Receives the community feedback and corresponding Officer comments on the endorsed Physical Activity Plan; and
- Adopts the Physical Activity Plan as attached to the Ordinary Council Agenda of 13 October 2009;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
10.4 Collection of Electronic Waste at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days (Ref WSTMNGT/SVPROV - Christine Devereux, Manager Environment and Ranger Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to determine if Council wishes to offer an Electronic waste (e-waste) collection at the Town’s scheduled Metropolitan wide Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day on Saturday 5 December 2009 and should Council resolve to collect e-waste, consider that a fee of $4.55 per unit (ex GST) be charged.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.4
OCM1 – 6/10/09 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that:
1. Council acknowledges and supports the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between State Government and the Australian Information Industry Association;
2. Council promotes the service provided by the Memorandum of Understanding once it has been finalised;
3. Council offers e-waste recycling at the Town’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on 5 December 2009, if either of its State Government funding requests becomes available;
4. Should State Government funding not be available, Council does not proceed with e-waste recycling at the Town’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on 5 December 2009;
5. Council continues to offer waste oil recycling at the Town’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days; and
6. Council acknowledges that electronic waste will be collection during the Town’s kerbside bulk rubbish collection during November and December 2009 and the collection of electronic waste in future will be reviewed.
CARRIED 6/3
Crs Klein, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Butler, Pule and Yates voted in favour of the motion. Crs Gangell, Piantadosi and Cox voted against the motion.
10.5 Council’s Position on Genetically Modified Crops (REF ENVM/POLCY/1 – Steven McCabe, Environmental Officer)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to present Council with a report regarding the review of the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.5
OCM1 – 7/10/09 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that Council:
1. Receives the report; and
2. Revisits the Town’s position on Genetically Modified Organisms once WALGA discussion paper has been released.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
10.6 RFT CC072/2009-10 – Supply & Application of Dense Graded Hotmix Asphalt Surfacing (Ref: ROAD/TENDNG/10 – Ken Cardy Contracts & Support Services Coordinator - Asset Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is:
- To present to Council a summary of tenders received against RFT CC072/2009-10 The supply & application of dense graded hot-mix asphalt surfacing:.
- To seek Council approval to appoint Downer Edi Works as the contractor to undertake the above works as specified in RFT CC072/2009-10 for a three (3) year period.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.6
That Council appoints Downer Edi, for a three year period, as the Contractor for RFT CC072/2009-10 - Supply & Application of Dense graded hot-mix asphalt surfacing within the Town of Bassendean in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions of the Tender.
Cr Yates proposed an amendment to the Officer Recommendation by an additional point 2 as follows.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.6
OCM1 - 8/10/09 MOVED Cr Yates, Seconded Cr Gangell, that a report be prepared on the use/substitution of porous hotmix ashphalt and/or paving alternative materials for all new roads, pathways, parking areas, crossovers and like areas where appropriate.
CARRIED 6/3
Crs Klein, Gangell, Piantadosi, Pule, Cox and Yates voted in favour of the motion. Crs Brinkworth, Stubbs and Butler voted against the motion.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.6
OCM1 – 9/10/09 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Gangell, that:
- Council appoints Downer Edi, for a three year period, as the Contractor for RFT CC072/2009-10 - Supply & Application of Dense graded hot-mix asphalt surfacing within the Town of Bassendean in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions of the Tender, and
- a report be prepared on the use/substitution of porous hotmix ashphalt and/or paving alternative materials for all new roads, pathways, parking areas, crossovers and like areas where appropriate.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
10.7 Traffic Management: Reid/Kenny and Reid/Haig/Fisher (Ref: TRAF/PLANNG/3 – Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to present to Council the results of an assessment of the need, or otherwise, to install traffic calming measures at the following intersections in Ashfield:
1. The intersection of Reid and Kenny Streets; and
2. The intersection (bend) of Reid, Haig and Fisher Streets.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.7
That Council:
1. Receives this report providing information on traffic data and crash statistics for the corner of Reid and Haig Streets, Ashfield; Reid Street between Haig and Kenny Street, Ashfield; and the intersection of Reid and Kenny Streets, Ashfield;
2. Notes that the installation of traffic calming measures in these areas is not warranted following and assessment of the traffic data against Council’s Traffic Management Treatment Policy and Guidelines; and
3. Notes that the Town will carry out another traffic count in Haig Street in October 2009 to determine if speed is still a problem; and if it is contact the WA Police and ask that they attend Haig Street during peak periods.
MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Piantadosi that this item be deferred to the next OCM.
LOST 4/5
Crs Gangell, Piantadosi, Pule and Yates voted in favour of the motion. Crs Klein, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Butler and Cox voted against the motion.
Cr Brinkworth left the Chamber, the time being 8.06pm and returned at 8.10pm.
Cr Piantadosi left the Chamber, the time being 8.07pm and returned at 8.11pm.
It was agreed to vote on each item separately.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.7(a)
OCM1 - 10/10/09 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council receives this report providing information on traffic data and crash statistics for the corner of Reid and Haig Streets, Ashfield; Reid Street between Haig and Kenny Street, Ashfield; and the intersection of Reid and Kenny Streets, Ashfield.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.7(b)
OCM1 - 11/10/09 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council notes that the installation of traffic calming measures in these areas is not warranted following and assessment of the traffic data against Council’s Traffic Management Treatment Policy and Guidelines.
CARRIED 8/1
Crs Klein, Gangell, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Butler, Piantadosi, Cox and Yates voted in favour of the motion. Cr Pule voted against the motion.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.7(c)
OCM1 - 12/10/09 MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council notes that the Town will carry out another traffic count in Haig Street in October 2009 to determine if speed is still a problem; and if it is contact the WA Police and ask that they attend Haig Street during peak periods.
CARRIED 7/2
Crs Klein, Gangell, Brinkworth, Stubbs, Butler, Pule and Cox voted in favour of the motion. Crs Piantadosi and Yates voted against the motion.
10.8 Green Wave Day Project (REF ENVM/POLCY/1 – Steven McCabe, Environmental Officer)
APPLICATION
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a practical way to promote the Green Wave Day Project within the Town of Bassendean.
Cr Stubbs left the Chamber, the time being 8.23pm.
Cr Butler left the Chamber, the time being 8.25pm.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.8
OCM1 – 13/10/09 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council:
1. Provides ‘Green Wave’ information coupled with information on local native trees and where they can be purchased to all schools within the Town of Bassendean.
2. Utilises the Bassendean Briefings to report the involvement of any local school that decide to participate in the Green Wave event and promote that the event as part of the International Day for Biological Diversity.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0
10.9 Proposed Stormwater Disposal Policy (Ref:WATR/MAINT/2) – Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)
APPLICATION
Council is requested to consider advertising for public comment a draft planning policy dealing with both on site and off site stormwater disposal within the Town.
The proposed policy sets out the criteria on which the various methods of stormwater disposal can be assessed. The Policy is also intended to encourage more sustainable methods of on-site stormwater management, such as the harvesting and recycling of rainwater for limited domestic use.
The policy would align with Town Planning Scheme No. 10, and the Residential Design Codes regarding stormwater disposal.
The proposed policy is intended to reflect best practice in environmental planning, while taking into consideration the site opportunities and constraints dictated by soil composition and site topography.
The proposed policy represents a change in direction for the Town in relation to stormwater disposal by emphasising on-site disposal. This will not only greatly reduce the Town’s unsustainable practice of subsidizing land development, but will also minimise the Town’s liability in the event of property damage resulting from inundation.
This report has been endorsed by the Town’s Engineering Technical Officer and Environment Officer.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.9
OCM1 – 14/10/09 MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Yates, that Council resolves that the draft planning policy Stormwater Disposal Policy be advertised in accordance with Clause 3.2.1 of Local Planning Scheme No. 10.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0
10.10 Acceptance of Lotterywest Grant (Ref: Ayden Mackenzie, Youth Development Officer)
APPLICATION
Council is requested to accept funding from Lotterywest for the amount of $6,198.70 (inc GST) for the purchase of a trailer to support the Youth Services’ Go-Kart Program.
Cr Butler returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.27pm.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.10
OCM1 – 15/10/09 MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Yates, that Council receives the Lotterywest grant totalling $6,189.70 (inc GST) and approves the funds being expended for the purchase of a trailer to transport the Bassendean Youth Service’s Go-Karts.
CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 8/0
10.11 Ashfield Station Precinct Plan Report (Ref: LUAP/PLANNG/3 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)
APPLICATION
The Town of Bassendean is asked to adopt the Ashfield Precinct Plan as a visionary document and use it as a basis for further planning and decision making.
The City of Bayswater and the Western Australian Planning Commission are also requested to adopt the plan in a similar way
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.11
OCM1 – 16/10/09 MOVED Cr Butler, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council adopts the Report for Ashfield Precinct Plan Precinct Plan - September 2009, as a visionary document and uses it as a basis for further planning and decision making, subject to the following conditions:
1. The Town of Bassendean considers that the Bassendean Town Centre should be the primary retail and service centre for the Town and the development of Ashfield should not compromise this position;
2. Concern is expressed that the potential development of the Pearson Street Main Street will act as a disincentive to the development of the Colstoun Road Village; and
3. The potential relocation of the Train Station, whilst subject to further assessment by the Public Transport Authority, should only be pursued if the relocation of the Station will cause an increase in rail patronage as a result of the implementation of other proposals in this plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.12 Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting held on 9 September 2009 (Ref: GOVN/CCLMEET/4 - Graeme Haggart, Director Community Development)
APPLICATION
The purpose of the report is for Council to receive the report of the Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting held on 9 September 2009.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.12
OCM1 – 17/10/09 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Gangell, that the report on the Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting held on 9 September 2009, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0
10.13 Seniors’ Week Coordinating Committee Meeting held on 10 September 2009 (Ref: GOV/CCLMEET/2 – Travis Moore, Acting Manager Recreation & Cultural Services)
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 September 2009.
Cr Stubbs returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.28pm.
Cr Pule queried the accuracy of the Minutes in that the three attendees noted as observers had been allowed to vote.
The CEO advised that any alteration to the Minutes would need to take place at the next SWCC Meeting.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.13
OCM1 – 18/10/09 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council receives the report on a meeting of the Seniors’ Week Coordinating Committee held on 10 September 2009.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
10.14 Old Perth Road Markets Committee Meeting held 24 September 2009 (Ref: COMDEV/MEET/3 – William Barry, Economic Development Officer)
APPLICATION
Council is requested to receive the report on the inaugural meeting of the Old Perth Road Markets Committee held on 24 September 2009
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.14
That:
1. The CEO writes to the Minister for Local Government to request an exemption of conflicts of interest by members of the Old Perth Road Markets Committee;
2. The forming of working groups be deferred until a workshop has been held;
3. The Old Perth Road Markets Committee meetings for 2009 be held at on the following dates, commencing at 7.00pm:
26 October
9 November
23 November
7 December
4. Those current community members of the Old Perth Road Markets Committee be re-endorsed as members of the Committee for the next 12 months.
As Item 4 required an Absolute Majority vote, this item was voted on separately to Items 1,2 and 3 as follows:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.14(a)
OCM1 - 19/10/09 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Gangell, that:
1. The CEO writes to the Minister for Local Government to request an exemption of conflicts of interest by members of the Old Perth Road Markets Committee;
2. The forming of working groups be deferred until a workshop has been held;
3. The Old Perth Road Markets Committee meetings for 2009 be held at on the following dates, commencing at 7.00pm:
26 October
9 November
23 November
7 December
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
COUNCIL RESOLUTION – OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.14(b)
OCM1 - 20/10/09 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Gangell, that those current community members of the Old Perth Road Markets Committee be re-endorsed as members of the Committee for the next 12 months.
CARRIED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY 9/0
10.l5 Nominations to Committees after 2009 Local Government Elections – Proposal to provide information to new Councillors at a briefing session on Wednesday 21 October 2009 (Ref: Bob Jarvis, Chief Executive Officer)
APPLICATION
To seek Council’s approval to delay the appointment of Councillors to Committees until the Ordinary Council Meeting of 27 October 2009 to allow time to include information on committees to any new Councillors at a briefing session on the 21 October.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION - OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.15
OCM1 - 21/10/09 MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Gangell, that:
1. At the Special Council meeting to be held on 20 October 2009, following the elections, only the swearing in of new Councillors, the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor and the drawing of seat lots be undertaken; and
2. On Wednesday 21 October at 7.00pm a briefing session be held for the Ordinary Council meeting of 27 October which, apart from the normal briefing session matters surrounding the draft agenda, would also include going through all of the external and internal committees and their purpose, how often they meet, etc, so that the new Councillors can make an informed decision about which committees they would like to serve on. This item would then be the first item of business on the agenda for the OCM on 27 October.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0
Cr Piantadosi left the Chamber, the time being 8.34pm.
11.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS & RIGHT OF REPLY
Mr Rossi, 108 Whitfield Street, Bassendean
Mr Rossi referred to his earlier request with regard to a boundary fence at 23 Devon Road, Bassendean and elaborated further on the difficulties he has been experiencing. Mr Rossi again asked if Council would consider taking action on this matter.
Mrs Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill
Mrs Dreyer referred to Item 10.2 on the Agenda with regard to Summer Movies on BIC Reserve and asked what the outcome had been.
The Mayor advised that this motion had been lost.
Mrs Dreyer asked whether Council had considered filming the behaviour in the Council Chambers and was happy to see more members of the public in the Chamber this evening to witness what she believed was unfair treatment of some of the female Councillors.
12.0 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Nil
13.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Cr Piantadosi returned to the Chamber, the time being 8.35pm.
Following a query by Cr Gangell regarding the possible need to move a notice of motion to have a report on the matter of the fence at 23 Devon Road, Bassendean, bought before Council, the CEO advised that this would not be necessary as a Report would already be forthcoming for discussion at the next OCM.
Nil
The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 27 October 2009.
There being no further business, the Presiding Member declared the meeting closed, the time being 8.37pm.
