Furneaux Group Shipping Special Committee ... - Flinders Council

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