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FLINDERS COUNCIL SPECIAL COMMITTEE
FURNEAUX GROUP SHIPPING SPECIAL COMMITTEE
Unconfirmed Minutes
DATE: Thursday 28 th June 2012
VENUE: FAEC, Whitemark
COMMENCING: 10am
PRESENT:
Mayor C Cox (Chair)
Cr David Williams (Council)
Cr Gerald Willis (Council)
Garth Smith (Tasports)
Travis Prins (DIER) Via Phone
Darren Grace (Livestock - Roberts)
Michael Grimshaw (Furneaux Freight)
APOLOGIES:
Denise Gardner (Cape Barren Island)
Michael Bowman (Transport)
Max Parker (Commerce)
Raoul Harper (General Manager, Flinders Council)
Steve Crawford (TFGA)
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE:
Megan Boyes (Executive Assistant)
CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
There were notes circulated Re: Building at LB Wharf (email was Deputy Mayor M
Grimshaw, Jacci Viney (Development Services Coordinator), Phil Cooke (Tas Ports) and
Mayor Cox
CORRESPONDECE IN
• Submission from Michael Grimshaw.
• Responses to letter sent to committee members Re: Committee Membership.
CORRESPONDECE OUT
• Letters sent to committee members regarding committee membership and
representation.
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Item 1 Michael Grimshaw’s Submission (ANNEXURE 1)
Travis Prins explained the contingency plan money; this has paid for the Shipping
Containers and power. A portion of the annual contingency fund allotted by the state
Government supports the monthly service to CBI. Remaining funds from the previous 6-
12 months can be allocated for projects that will assist with the shipping service to the
Furneaux Group. Money can only be spent in arrears as the primary purpose of the
fund is to assist with any contingency that might arise. The money has been spent up to
the end for the 2010/11 financial year (removal of 31 Main St Shed for port
development).
Travis explained there is indicative funding in the State Budget for the 2012-13 year; not
sure how long it will continue for.
Item 2 Update on Lady Barron Port
The transfer of the 31 Main Rd Crown Land lease to Flinders Council has been finalised.
The Development Application is ready to go to Council; Tasports are hoping to have the
works finished in January – February 2013.
Council will be demolishing the shed.
The wharf still needs to be used as it’s a working port while the works are being carried
out. Tasports are hoping that once the shed has been demolished they will be able to be
use some of this area when unloading the boat whilst the development is being
undertaken.
Tasports have been speaking with all the relevant parties regarding the Stock
yards/pens, a layout has been decided and all parties involved are happy with the
decision, the internal pens layout will be decided at a later date.
Q: Will new yards facilitate the second deck on Furneaux Freight boat being used?
A: Yes, it should.
The farmers commend Furneaux Freight adding the second deck for doing this,
recognising there is still some fine tuning required for use of the upper deck for cattle.
Item 3 Terms of Reference for the Shipping Committee
The committee needs to draft a new Terms of Reference.
Resolved
That Michael Grimshaw and Gerald Willis to draft some Terms of Reference and bring
them to the next meeting.
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Item 4 Other Business
Furneaux Freight Representative
Michael Grimshaw is the representative for Furneaux Freight as he has been involved
previously; and relieves Matthew Bayles of the cost of attending all meetings on
Flinders.
Matthew Bayles has offered to have a meeting at his Bridport office.
Fuel Price
The Boat has the facility to carry but can’t pump it off the boat on to the wharf.
Question to Tasports - is it possible to pump the fuel off the boat to a truck on the
wharf?
Garth Smith said that there are quite a few regulations that need to be followed to do
this.
Resolved
That Garth Smith will ask Tasports about the legalities to pump direct from a boat and
will provide a report at the next meeting.
Q: Can the fuel be pumped from the sea to the tanks?
A: Yes should be fine but need to provide the infrastructure to this.
Land Freight
Q: The Land Freight prices are high, is there any reason that the freight can’t come
to Whitemark without being decanted from containers at the Lady Barron Port?
A: Once the new wharf is set up it should get better
Can Furneaux Freight and Bowmans set up an agreement with the use of the
containers?
It could possibly be something that the contingency money can be spent on once the
issues are clearly defined and solutions identified.
Next meeting speak about this and other possible ideas for the contingency money.
Carbon Tax
With the introduction of the Carbon Tax it is expected that the fuel for Marine Transport
will increase approx. 7c (including the GST effect).
Michael Grimshaw has a spread sheet regarding fuel costs.
Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme
The Mayor wrote a letter to Furneaux Freight asking whether they would apply for the
BSPVES for eligible vehicles and drivers moving between the Furneaux Group and Port
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Welshpool and she received a reply which said that it was possible for the individual to
apply for the subsidy themselves.
Information was printed in the Islands News regarding this.
Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (Freight Subsidy)
Flinders Islanders need to be aware that the TFES could be affected by the recent Court
decision (Williams) that deemed the Federal Government could not directly fund
projects, Travis said that the Government wouldn’t be removing the scheme at this
stage.
Flinders Council and D.I.E.R
Michael Grimshaw asked about the status of the possible ownership of the roll on roll
off facility?
There was a motion of Council regarding this, after visit to David O’Byrne, late 09
Mayor said nothing has progressed and she will follow this up.
Repairs, Maintenance and cleaning on the Council Owned reefers
Is there any process in place to have them clean etc.?
There will be a report for next meeting.
Moved: Michael Grimshaw Seconded: Cr Gerald Willis
Can the Furneaux Group Shipping Special Committee hold a meeting in Bridport at the
Furneaux Freight Office and invite the Minister of Infrastructure along to the meeting.
Furneaux Freight has offered to pay for the charter flight.
Meeting Closed at 11.01am
Carried Unanimously
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