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AGENDA FLINDERS COUNCIL SPECIAL COMMITTEE 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. 2 Furneaux Group Shipping Special Committee Agenda 28 June 2012 Annexure 3 - Aug 2012
FLINDERS COUNCIL SPECIAL COMMITTEE 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 3 Furneaux Group Shipping Special Committee Agenda 28 June 2012 Annexure 3 - Aug 2012
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