Council Minutes 19 January 2009 - Waratah-Wynyard Council

ORDINARY MEETING 

OF COUNCIL 

MUNTES 

19 JANUARY 2009 

Waratah-Wynyard 

Council

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PRESENT: ..............................................................................................................................................4 

1/09 APOLOGIES..............................................................................................................................5 

MATTERS PROPOSED FOR CONSIDERATION IN CLOSED MEETING ................................5 

DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST .............................................................................6 

2/09 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ............................................................................................6 

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES CONFIRMED ..................................................................7 

PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS .....................................................................................7 

PLANNING AUTHORITY REPORTS ...............................................................................................9 

3/09 1260 OLDINA ROAD, OLDINA – MARCUS BOYD – 6 ANIMAL SHELTERS – 

RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER PRIMARY INDUSTRIES ZONE 

PROVISIONS ..........................................................................................................................................9 

GENERAL MANAGER ......................................................................................................................17 

4/09 SCHEDULING OF COUNCIL MEETING TIMES & LOCATIONS ....................................17 

5/09 SENIOR MANAGEMENT REPORT .....................................................................................19 

INFORMATION REPORT.................................................................................................................22 

6/09 INFORMATION REPORT – 31 DECEMBER 2008 ..............................................................22 

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008 .............................................................22 

GIFTS AND DONATIONS.............................................................................................................................22 

CHILDREN’S SERVICES..............................................................................................................................23 

TOURISM AND WONDERS OF WYNYARD EXHIBITION CENTRE.................................................................25 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.....................................................................................................................27 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – TRANSFER STATION..............................................................................................29 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – RECYCLING CRATE CONTENTS .............................................................................29 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – RECYCLING CRATE COLLECTION PARTICIPATION RATE ........................30 

337 CERTIFICATES – LAND INFORMATION CERTIFICATES ...............................................................30 

CEMETERIES – NUMBER OF INTERMENTS ...................................................................................................30 

COUNCIL WEBSITE DATA ...................................................................................................................31 

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ........................................................................................................................32 

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES..............................................................................................32 

WATER SAMPLING .....................................................................................................................................33 

HEALTH APPROVALS.................................................................................................................................35 

BUILDING APPROVALS..............................................................................................................................35 

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS – PLANNING...............................................................................................38 

PLANNING APPEALS/APPLICATION INFORMATION......................................................................................40 

ENGINEERING SERVICES ...................................................................................................................41 

PERSONNEL 45 

COUNCIL ACTION LIST – OPEN MEETING MATTERS...................................................................................45 

COMPLAINTS REGISTER......................................................................................................................48 

MAYOR’S DIARY AND COMMUNICATION ....................................................................................................48 

COUNCIL WORKSHOPS SINCE LAST COUNCIL MEETING .............................................................48 

USE OF CORPORATE SEAL.........................................................................................................................49 

REPORT OF COMMITTEES ............................................................................................................50 

7/09 MINUTES OF OTHER BODIES/COMMITTEES .................................................................50 

8/09 CLOSED MEETING ...............................................................................................................51 

RESUMPTION OF OPEN MEETING ..............................................................................................51 

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WARATAH-WYNYARD COUNCIL 

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 

19 JANUARY 2009 

MINUTES 

VENUE: 

HOUR: 

Council Chambers, 21 Saunders Street, Wynyard 

5:30 pm 

From To Time Occupied 

Open Council 5:30 pm 5:38 pm 8 minutes 

Planning Authority 5:38 pm 5:49 pm 11 minutes 


Closed Council 6:37 pm 6:42 5 minutes 


TOTAL TIME OCCUPIED 

1 hour 12 minutes 

PRESENT: 

Councillors 

MAYOR HYLAND 

CR DUNIAM 

CR MOORE 

CR RANSLEY 

CR R WALSH 

CR BRAMICH 

CR FRIEDERSDORFF 

CR PENDLEBURY 

CR C WALSH 

In Attendance 

Acting General Manager/Director Engineering Services – M Greskie 

Director Development Services – P Kennedy Executive Officer – I Brunt 

Personal Assistant – C French 


1/09 APOLOGIES 

CR DIBLEY 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR MOORE 

CR BRAMICH 

That the apology be accepted. 

IN FAVOUR 

MAYOR HYLAND CR BRAMICH CR DUNIAM CR FRIEDERSDORFF 

CR MOORE CR PENDLEBURY CR RANSLEY CR C WALSH CR R WALSH 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 

MATTERS PROPOSED FOR CONSIDERATION IN 

CLOSED MEETING 

Matter 

Local Government (Meeting 

Procedures) Regulations 

2005 Reference 

Leave of Absence Requests - Councillors 

15 (2)(i) 

Accounts Paid 

15 (2)(c) 

Action List 

15.(2) (c) 

Insurance Claims – 2007/2008 – Status 

15 (2)(h) 

Report 

Minutes of Other Bodies/Committees 

15 (2)(f) 

Public Release Authorisation 15 (9) 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DUNIAM 

IN FAVOUR 

That the matters listed above be considered in Closed Meeting at the 

conclusion of the Open Meeting business. 





DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 

NIL 

NIL 

Councillor 

Staff 

Item 

2/09 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 

Ordinary Council Meeting – 15 December 2008 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR R WALSH 

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Waratah-Wynyard 

Council held at the Council Chambers, Wynyard on Monday 15 

December 2008, a copy of which having previously been circulated to 

Councillors prior to the meeting, be confirmed as a true record. 

IN FAVOUR 




Closed Council Meeting – 15 December 2008 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 


That the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of the Waratah-Wynyard 

Council held at the Council Chambers, Wynyard on Monday 15 

December 2008, a copy of which having previously been circulated to 

Councillors prior to the meeting, be confirmed as a true record. 

IN FAVOUR 





BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES CONFIRMED 

Councillor Minute 

Reference 

CR MOORE 317/08 Noted that MSR Corporate have provided 

notice of road closures to affected 

residents. 

PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS 

QUESTIONS 

Name 

Address 

Issue 

Name 

Address 

Issue 

Judith Purton 

Snares Road, Moorleah 

Sought response to question taken on notice at the December 

2008 Council Meeting. 

Laurie Cornwall 

Bass Highway, Wynyard 

Requested clearing of scrub to improve sight lines at the 

Reservoir Drive intersection, Bass Highway, Wynyard. 


Planning Authority Meeting commenced at 5:38 pm. 


Planning Authority Reports 

PLANNING AUTHORITY REPORTS 

3/09 1260 OLDINA ROAD, OLDINA – MARCUS BOYD – 6 ANIMAL 

SHELTERS – RELIANCE ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER 

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES ZONE PROVISIONS 

To: 

Planning Authority 

Reporting Officer: Consultant Town Planner 

Responsible Manager: Director Development Services 

File Reference: DA 266/2008 & 7383593 

Council Meeting Date: 19 January 2009 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR PENDLEBURY 

That Council grant approval for six animal shelters with variation to side 

boundary setback in the Primary Industries Zone Provisions on land at 1260 

Oldina Road, Oldina subject to the following conditions: 

1. The development as shown on the endorsed plan(s) is not to be 

altered or modified for any reason without the consent of the 

Planning Authority. 

2. All costs associated with the proposed development are to be 

met by the Developer. 

3. No material is to be deposited onto the road. 

4. No damage is to be caused to the road, footpath or other 

facility. 

5. No materials, machinery or operational construction is to be 

located on the road, footpath, nature strip or road reservation. 

6. Upgrade the vehicular access with a bitumen sealed surface 

from the property to the edge of Lowries Road, in accordance 

with Municipal Standard Drawing No. SD – 1009 Rural Roads 

– Standard Access to the satisfaction of the Director 

Engineering Services. 



2. Summary 

The application is for the construction of six animal shelters at 1260 Oldina 

Road, Oldina. 

The site is located within the Primary Industries zone. The application is 

discretionary as it relies on assessment against the Performance Criteria in 

relation to the setback standards. 

3. Background 

The subject property is located on Oldina Road within a rural area. Lowries 

Road dissects the site through a southern portion of the site. The site has a 

total area of 34.9 hectares. The site currently contains a dwelling house, 

sheds, the six animal shelters and horses. Adjacent properties are 

predominantly larger farms. 

4. Statutory Requirements 

The application is subject to the following statutory instruments: 

Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 

Waratah Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 

5. Finances 

Financial costs may arise in relation to any appeal against the determination of 

the application by the Planning Authority. 

6. Discussion 

Application 

The application is for the approval of six equine and livestock weather 

shelters. The shelters have already been constructed on site without planning 

approval. 

Five of the shelters have dimensions of 7 metres by 7 metres and the 

remaining shelter is six metres by 12 metres wide. The height of the shelters 

is approximately three metres. The sides and facia of the shelters are a cream 

colour and the roof is a blue colour. 



Advertising 

The application was advertised for a period of 14 days in accordance with the 

provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. During this 

time Council received three representations raising concerns with the proposal. 

• Darren Scrivener, 1258 Oldina Road, Oldina 

Issue Raised: 

These shelters are an eyesore and take up too much valuable paddock space. 

My main concern is being hit by flying sheets of roof iron in the heavy winds. 

Planning Comment 

The visual amenity of the area comprises a rural landscape typical of the 

northwest. In such rural landscapes sheds and storage structures are a normal 

visual element. A structural engineering certificate for the sheds was 

submitted with the application, which states the sheds will comply with the 

relevant standards when constructed in accordance with the engineering design 

documents. The assessment required under the Building Approval stage of the 

application will ensure that the structures are constructed in accordance with 

the structural engineering certificate. 

Wendy Abbott, 1258 Oldina Road, Oldina 

Issue Raised: 

The shelters in question are already insitu and take up a large area that 

detracts from the beauty of the area and surrounding countryside. The colour 

of the shelters detracts from the surrounds. 


See above comment. 

Linden Keep, 1182 Oldina Road, Oldina 

Issue Raised: 

The plans show the sheds built 29 metres from my boundary. There has 

already been a situation between myself and Maggie Boyd in regards to myself 

shooting vermin up to my fence line. 


From the site plan it appears the shelters will be within 29 metres of the 

boundary from 1258 Oldina Road and not 1182 Oldina Road. The issue of 

shooting vermin is a domestic issue and not a planning one. 



Assessment 

The site is zoned Primary Industries under the Waratah-Wynyard Planning 

Scheme 2000. The animal shelters will be used for sheltering horses and other 

livestock on site from the weather. The use relates to the primary industries 

use on site and therefore the appropriate use classification is the Resource 

Development Use class. The Resource Development use class is a primary 

use class within the Primary Industries Zone 

Standards for development in the Primary Industries zone are provided in Part 

9 of the Planning Scheme. As the application relies on assessment against the 

Performance Criteria in relation to development standards relating to siting, it 

requires discretionary approval under Section 57 of the Land Use Planning 

and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA). 

The following section provides an assessment against the relevant Planning 

Scheme provisions. 

9.0 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES ZONE 

9.1 Values of the zone 

9.1.1 This zone incorporates predominantly primary industry related 

use or development of significant tracts of land from the coast 

through to the southern extremities of the planning area. It 

includes land used for farming, forestry, quarrying or mineral 

extraction processing works and a range of non-urban uses 

such as roads and rail networks, electricity distribution lines, 

water supply utilities and the like on private land, State 

Reserves, State Forests and Crown Land. 

9.1.2 The values associated with those areas in the zone are specified 

in Part 2 of the planning scheme 

9.2 Intent of the zone 

(a) 

(b) 

To protect and allow for the sustainable use and development 

of the natural and non-natural resources on which agriculture, 

aquaculture, forestry and mining depend; and 

To allow a range of uses in ways and in locations that do not 

affect the viability of use or development associated with the 

primary uses of the zone. 



The provision of the animal shelters on site relates to the primary use of the 

site being for grazing of horses and other livestock. he proposal should not 

affect the use of surrounding land for agricultural activities. Moreover, 

visually the shelters shed will appear similar to many agricultural structures in 

the vicinity. 

The application is assessed as follows against Scheme criteria specific to the 

application: 

Relevant Standards for use or development in the Primary Industries Zone 

9.4.1 Issue 11.0: - Design and Form 

Objective: To design and sit rural buildings in a manner that protects rural 

amenity and maintains appropriate rural character. 

Acceptable Solution 

11.1 Building that are not occupied by 

sensitive uses and to be setback a 

minimum of:- 

(a) 30 metres from a road 

boundary (unless a greater 

setback from Category I, II or 

III road is required in 

accordance with Table 14.2.1 

Issue 5.0:- Setbacks for 

Buildings and Structures.); 

and 

(b) 10 metres from any other 

boundary. 

11.2 The maximum building height is 

7.5 metres. 

Performance Criteria 

11.1 The required setbacks may be 

varied where it can be 

demonstrated that: 

(a) the location of proposed 

building or structures 

compliments the setbacks of 

existing buildings or 

structures in the immediate 

area; or 

(b) the design and location of 

proposed buildings or 

structures compliments the 

amenity and character of the 

locality and is not visually 

intrusive; or 

(c) the design of the proposed 

building or structures 

minimises the earth works 

associated with construction 

and responds appropriately to 

the particular size, shape, 

contours or slope of the land. 

11.2 Building height may be varied 

where it is demonstrated that 

buildings or structures are 

designed and sited in a manner 

that does not result in a high level 

of contrast with the prevailing 

landscape elements. Matters to 

be considered include the shape, 



height, bulk, materials and 

colours of buildings and 

structures, and their appearance 

in relation to skylines, and to 

existing and proposed vegetation. 

The setbacks for five of the proposed shelters comply with the setback 

requirements, however one of the shelters is within 23 metres of Oldina Road 

and therefore relies on assessment against the Performance Criteria. The 

location of the shelter within 30 metres of the boundary to Oldina Road is not 

visually obtrusive in the area and will not detrimentally impact the amenity in 

the area. The location of the shelter and its low height means that it wont have 

any impacts in terms of overshadowing. 

All the proposed shelters are less than 7.5 metres in height (only 3 metres) and 

comply with the acceptable solution. 

The proposal meets the performance criteria. 

7. Risk 

There is a risk the applicant or representors may appeal the determination of 

the Planning Authority to the Resource Management and Planning Appeal 

Tribunal. 

IN FAVOUR 

8. Conclusion 

The application involves the construction of six animal shelters on site on a lot 

within the Primary Industries Zone. The land is currently utilised for grazing 

of horses and other livestock and a residential dwelling. The animal shelters 

are related to the primary industries use on site. 

The application is seeking a variation to the setback requirements for one of 

the animal shelters. The application is considered to not affect the amenity of 

the area, or affect the attainment of the zone or planning scheme objectives. 

Enclosures:- refer to Enclosure Document Page 5 

- Development Application 

- Certificate of Title 

- Site Plan 

- Form 55 

- Plans 

- Site Plan 

- Representation (x3) 



CR BRAMICH CR DUNIAM CR FRIEDERSDORFF 

CR PENDLEBURY CR RANSLEY CR C WALSH CR R WALSH MAYOR HYLAND 

AGAINST 

CR MOORE 

Planning Authority Meeting concluded at 5:49 pm. 

CARRIED 



Council Reports 

GENERAL MANAGER 

4/09 SCHEDULING OF COUNCIL MEETING TIMES & LOCATIONS 

To: 

Council 

Reporting Officer: General Manager 

File Reference: 004.13 

Council Meeting Date: 19 December 2008 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR R WALSH 

That: 

(a) 

Ordinary Council Meetings be normally scheduled for the third 

Monday of each month commencing at 6.00 p.m. 

IN FAVOUR 

CR DUNIAM CR FRIEDERSDORFF 

CR PENDLEBURY CR RANSLEY CR R WALSH MAYOR HYLAND 

AGAINST 

CR BRAMICH 

CR C WALSH 

CR MOORE 

CARRIED 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR DUNIAM 

CR R WALSH 

(b) 

Subsequent to Cr C Walsh’s Notice of Motion carried by 

Council at its November 2008 Ordinary Meeting, two Ordinary 

Council Meetings be scheduled to be held at alternative 

locations in the months of April and July at Somerset and 

Waratah. 

IN FAVOUR 






2. Summary 

This report has been prepared to enable the timing of Ordinary Meetings to be 

altered to allow for a pre-meeting meal, and to decide on two alternative 

Ordinary Meeting locations in 2009. 

For Council to be open and accountable to its community, consistency in the 

meeting schedule is suggested as this allows residents to know with some 

certainty when Council meetings are normally held. 

3. Background 

For the past year it has been normal practice for Council to conduct Ordinary 

Council meetings on the third Monday of each month commencing at 5:30 pm. 

Prior to this meetings were held on the third Monday of each month 

commencing at 7:30pm. 

4. Statutory Requirements 

The Local Government (Meeting Procedure) Regulations 2005 states: 

6. Times of meetings 

(1) A meeting is not to start before 5 p.m. unless otherwise determined by 

the council by absolute majority or by the council committee by simple 

majority. 

(2) After each ordinary election, a council and a council committee are to 

review the times of commencement of meetings. 

5. Finances 

The conduct of any Council meeting has costs associated with it, additionally 

there will be a cost associated with catering. It is envisioned that meals will be 

served at the Council Chambers, Wynyard at approximately 5:15pm. The 

meals will cater for Councillors and Staff formally attending the meeting. 

Sandwiches would no longer be provided after the meeting. 

6. Discussion 

The Council may determine the most appropriate timing for ordinary 

meetings. The only provision included within the Regulations is that an 

ordinary meeting is to be conducted at least once per month. All meetings are 

to commence after 5:00 pm unless determined otherwise by the Council by 

absolute majority. 



The proposed 6:00pm commencement time will allow for a meal to be served 

immediately prior to an Ordinary meeting. It is also noted that Circular Head 

Council holds its Ordinary meetings on the third Thursday of each month 

commencing at 6:00pm following a meal. 

7. Risk 

No risks have been identified in relation to this matter. 

8. Conclusion 

The determination of the timing and alternative locations of meetings is 

presented for consideration. 

5/09 SENIOR MANAGEMENT REPORT 

That the Information be received 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 

CR MOORE 

Community Respect Order Program 

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the 

Department of Police and Emergency Management (DPEM) and Waratah- 

Wynyard Council. The purpose of this MoU is to define the responsibilities of 

both the DPEM and Waratah-Wynyard Council in relation to the Community 

Respect Orders program. 

The Community Respect Orders program is an early intervention diversionary 

option based on a restorative justice approach, used by Tasmania Police, for 

youth and young adults, whereby the offender performs reparation work in the 

community under the supervision of Tasmania Police. 

TVIN Visitor Experience Assistant Grant 

The Wonders of Wynyard received a grant for $5,000 under the TVIN Visitor 

Experience Assistance Grants. The grant will enable the WOW to implement a 

more efficient on-line booking system. Acquisition of the Book Easy Booking 

System will make the Wynyard Visitor Centre compatible with Tier 1 and Tier 

3 Visitor Centres in Tasmania. 

Waratah-Wynyard Council – Ordinary Meeting Agenda – 19 January 2009 Page 19


The project involves a training component for Centre staff. This will enable 

the Centre to have a 24 hour, 7 days per week sales presence which is 

important as it will ensure that the Veteran Car Exhibition can be marketed 

and promoted more effectively to tour groups. With 34,000 visitors last 

financial year, this system will maximise the Centre’s yield and provide an 

industry standard booking service. 

Social and Economic Impact Study into Gambling in Tasmania 

The Tasmanian Gaming Commission's (TGC) report on the Social and 

Economic Impact Study into Gambling in Tasmania was released on 11 

December 2008 by the Treasurer, The Hon. Michael Aird MLC. 

The original Social and Economic Impact Study (SEIS) into Gambling in 

Tasmania, which was published on 22 July 2008, was commissioned by the 

State Department of Treasury and Finance Tasmania and was prepared by the 

South Australian Centre for Economic Studies. The complete copies of both 

reports may be accessed from the State Treasury website. 

A summary of both reports are laid on the table. 

Waste Management and Climate Change Conference and Exhibition 

The Tasmanian Department of Economic Development & Tourism, with 

support from the Tasmanian Climate Change Office, the Environment 

Protection Authority and WMAA, would like to extend their invitation to 

attend the Managing Waste in a Changing Climate Conference & Exhibition 

in Launceston from 4 to 6 March 2009. If you are interested in attending 

please let Chantelle know. 

Tidy Towns Tasmania 

These awards recognise the results of exceptional efforts of groups, 

individuals and Councils on behalf of their communities. 

Waratah-Wynyard Council received Certificates of Excellence in the 

following categories: 

Clean Beaches 

Waratah-Wynyard Council – Somerset Beach 

For the provision & excellent maintenance of a safe, family friendly venue for 

the Somerset community. 

Waratah-Wynyard Council – Sisters Beach 



For the provision & excellent maintenance of a safe, family friendly venue for 

the Sisters Beach community. 

Protection of the Environment - The Sisters Beach Environment Team 

For energy, enthusiasm and determination to rid the area of environmentally 

unfriendly flora. 

Environmental Innovation – Water 

Waratah-Wynyard Council 

For installation of Backflow Prevention Valves to prevent contamination in 

public parks and gardens. 

Ombudsman Annual Report 2007-08 

A copy of the Ombudsman’s Annual Report for 2007-2008 is available to 

view. If you wish to view the report online or download further copies, please 

visit the Ombudsman’s website at 

http://www.ombudsman.tas.gov.au/publications. You may also wish to see the 

annual report from the Health Complaints Commissioner which is available 

online at 

http://www.healthcomplaints.tas.gov.au/publications/annual_reports_list. 

IN FAVOUR 

Serrata Crescent – Auction of Council Owned Blocks 

Five blocks at Serrata Crescent, Sisters Beach have been listed for public 

auction at 12:00pm on Saturday 31 January 2009. 

Blocks 7, 8, 13, 21 and 28 will be auctioned, with the additional purpose of 

marketing the remaining unsold blocks at Serrata Crescent (thirteen not 

including the five for public auction) – to date thirteen blocks have sold. 

Expressions of interest were invited from local real estate agents to undertake 

the auction in mid-December 2008, with Dean Chamley & Associates Pty Ltd 

being the successful applicant. 

Advertising for the auction has been conducted through the internet, on-site 

signage, window-display at the auctioneer’s Wynyard branch and in the 

Advocate’s Domain Property Guide. 





Information Report 

INFORMATION REPORT 

6/09 INFORMATION REPORT – 31 DECEMBER 2008 

Recommendation 

That the Information Report be received. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 


CR DUNIAM 

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008 


- Financial Report 

GIFTS AND DONATIONS 

Organisation 

Minute Committed Paid 

Ref. 

Boat Harbour Beach Surf Lifesaving Club 116/08 1,300 1,300 

Wynyard AFL Auskick Centre Inc 116/08 500 

Wynyard Angling Club 116/08 100 100 

Wynyard Yacht Club Inc 116/08 2,000 

Wynyard Football Club 116/08 1,250 1,250 

Wynyard Cricket Club 116/08 2,000 2,000 

Inglis Pony Club 116/08 500 500 

Wynyard Softball Club 116/08 500 500 

Riding for the Disabled 116/08 500 500 

Wynyard Gymnastics Club Inc 116/08 175 

Somerset Puddleduck Playcentre Inc 116/08 1,300 

Giggles Playgroup 116/08 1,300 1,300 

Wynyard Bowls Club 116/08 2,000 2,000 

Samurai Ju-Jitsu Fed Tas 116/08 858 858 

Hellyer College 116/08 500 500 

Wynyard Rainbow Guides 116/08 300 

Somerset Girl Guide Support Group 116/08 300 

1 st Wynyard Scout Group 116/08 500 500 

Lighthouse Cluster of Schools 116/08 2,894 2,894 

Waratah Primary School 116/08 50 50 

Wynyard Leo Club 116/08 200 200 

Elma Fagan Community Centre Inc. 116/08 850 850 

Myalla Community Centre Inc 116/08 600 600 

Yolla Memorial Hall 116/08 1,495 

Australian Breastfeeding Association 116/08 300 300 

The Country Women’s Association 116/08 160 160 

Women of the World 116/08 80 80 

Wynyard Carers Support Group 116/08 300 300 



Wynyard Camera Club 116/08 352 352 

Wynyard Ladies Probus 116/08 100 100 

Cam / Somerset Neighbourhood Watch 116/08 300 300 

Central Wynyard Neighbourhood Watch 116/08 200 200 

Somerset Safety House Committee 116/08 300 300 

Somerset Amateur Basketball Association 116/08 300 300 

Somerset Pageant Committee 116/08 500 500 

Lions Club of Wynyard 116/08 1,000 1,000 

Wynyard Garden Club Inc. 116/08 700 700 

Western District Bushwatch 116/08 1,000 1,000 

Artscape.Comm 116/08 600 600 

Wynyard High School – Solar Boat Challenge 187/08 200 200 

The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania 188/08 75 75 

Rotary Club of Somerset Inc 116/08 1,000 1,000 

Boat Harbour Beginners Band 116/08 1,000 

Yolla District High School 116/08 900 900 

Wynyard Municipal Band Inc. 116/08 3,000 3000 

Somerset Scout Group 218/08 739 739 

Coast FM 116/08 1,308 1,308 

Wynyard Amateur Basketball Association 116/08 300 

Wynyard Cricket Club 35,000 35,000 

TOTAL OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE 

SMALL GRANTS 

71,686 64,316 

Summary of Gifts and Donations to date 

Budget Allocation $42,000 

Approved Expenditure $64,316 

Balance Unallocated -$-22,316 

CHILDREN’S SERVICES 

Parent interviews took place in December with approximately six families in 

each room meeting with staff to discuss their children’s progress. 

The annual Christmas party was held on the 17 th December with 

approximately 60 families attending. There was plenty of entertainment 

including a jumping castle, face painting, magician and balloon artist. Santa 

arrived at around 7.00pm on the fire engine with treats for the children. This 

is a wonderful social event for families to come together. 

The children from the Little Goldie Street program participated in the 

Christmas parade on Christmas Eve with most children and some family 

members joining in. The children and staff walked in the parade dressed as 

reindeers - a banner that the staff and children had worked on was carried with 

the Centre’s name and details displayed. 



A report is being prepared for consideration by Council regarding the 

establishment of an after school care program at the Yolla District High 

School. Initial investigations of the site have identified a possible venue at the 

school. The school has carried out surveys to determine interest from the 

school community and is keen to provide this service on site. 

The Education Department’s Child Care Unit has approached Children’s 

Services to be involved in the trial of the proposed new processes for the 

approval of four year olds in OSHC. The trial will commence in 2009. 

The Link Child Care Centre 

Utilisation 

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2007/2008 

Wynyard OSHC 

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30 

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20 

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10 

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June 


2006/2007 

2007/2008 



Somerset OSHC 

14 

Utilisation 

12 

10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Month 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 


2006/2007 

2007/2008 

Boat Harbour ASC 

Utilisation 

9 

8 

7 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Month 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 


2006/2007 

2007/2008 

TOURISM AND WONDERS OF WYNYARD EXHIBITION CENTRE 

The permanent display depicting the Tommeginer people has been installed at 

the Exhibition Centre. This permanent display has been placed in the WOW 

to promote the community’s indigenous history to visitors and encourage them 

to visit Freestone Cove and the fish traps. 

Further information has been received from Stephen Hite from Burnie Sports 

and Events regarding incorporating a tour of the WOW into the itinerary for 

the cruise ship market. Mr. Hite advised that one of the on-shore operators is 

interested in including the WOW on this seasons itinerary. Heritage Tours 

will be making contact to organise the inclusion of the WOW for upcoming 

cruise ship visits. 



A full and half day program is being developed for the direct cruise ship 

market also. 

Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition Centre 

Visitor Information Centre Utilisation 

6000 

5000 

Visitors 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Month 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

2006/2007 

2007/2008 


Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition Centre 

Exhibition Hall Utilisation 

Visitors 

800 

700 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 

July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Month 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

2006/2007 

2007/2008 




Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition Centre Income 

Income 

15000 

13000 

11000 

9000 

7000 

5000 

3000 

1000 

2006/2007 

2007/2008 


July 

Aug 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

Months 

Income Breakdown 2008/2009 

7000 

6000 

Income 

5000 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 

July 

Aug 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

Sept 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

Months 

Jan 

Feb 

March 

April 

May 

June 

Ex Hall 

Merch 

Other 

The final meeting of the Literacy/Arts program was held at Table Cape 

Primary School in early December. This group has worked hard to improve 

educational outcomes for local indigenous students over the past three years. 

Projects have focussed on the Tommeginer people with several exhibitions 

being held over this time. 

Planning has commenced to offer the Community Recreation Leaders Award 

in April 2009. The program is of an introductory nature and equips 

participants to deliver a variety of recreational programs. Several Council 

facilities will be used as training venues. 



The Tasmanian Youth Forum was held in Launceston and was attended by the 

Community Development Officer along with local youth representative Dillon 

Roberts. The forum focussed on innovative projects/programs to address youth 

homelessness in Tasmania. 

Support was provided for the Carols by Candlelight evening in Gutteridge 

Gardens at an alternative area due to work in progress on the stage and 

surrounds. Lighting and seating were provided. 

The Norfolk Pine on the corner of Arthur and Pelissier streets in Somerset was 

selected to be illuminated as a Christmas tree. The tree has generated 

considerable interest in the community. Unfortunately there wasn’t any follow 

up from the media. Next year an official lighting up event will be organised to 

increase media attention. 

Work has commenced on documenting walkways/ pathways in Somerset and 

Wynyard with a view to identifying extensions, links and circuits to improve 

walker experiences. This project is proposed to be funded from financial 

assistance package from the Commonwealth Government announced recently. 

The Caring for our Country funding has been announced. A boardwalk for 

Penguin tours at Doctors Rocks was approved along with environmental work 

on Sisters Creek. Council will auspice the latter project with Cradle Coast 

looking after the former one. 

Waratah-Wynyard Council’s Learn to Swim program is well underway. The 

program comprises two courses, to be held over four weeks. Each course runs 

over a two week period, with an hourly lesson each weekday. The classes 

being offered are Under 4’s, Water Orientation, Beginners and Basic Stoke 

Development. Initial bookings have been very good. There are approximately 

115 children currently enrolled. 



WASTE MANAGEMENT – TRANSFER STATION 

Month Waste Station Fees Collected $ Waratah No. of Bins 

2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 2007/2008 2008/2009 

July 7,935.92 10,395.93 10,359.47 2 1 

August 9,849.11 10,287.24 8,723.82 3 3 

September 9,075.01 9,918.17 10,205.97 1 2 

October 10,339.98 11,429.12 12,049.86 2 2 

November 10,301.78 11,670.61 11,991.23 2 2 

December 9,881.35 11,133.15 8,792.50 2 2 

January 15,663.19 19,552.08 2 

February 10,821.80 11,010.00 2 

March 10,614.57 9,197.53 3 

April 11,269.53 13,538.12 2 

May 8,570.91 8,852.68 2 

June 7,533.19 9,503.45 1 

Total $121,856.34 $136,487.75 $61,122.85 24 12 

Month Port Latta Waste Transfer Tonnage Port Latta Household Garbage 

Tonnage 

2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 

July 183.34 229.24 237.50 229.60 237.02 257.54 

August 219.64 225.70 212.28 273.76 260.44 224.88 

September 215.18 232.02 233.68 271.11 262.12 272 

October 256.90 252.50 274.28 294.94 300.86 318.22 

November 241.78 296.30 285.12 297.38 318.18 279.68 

December 262.36 291.84 301.26 255.36 285.26 334.3 

January 291.28 286.54 318.28 324.00 

February 243.66 235.54 264.34 254.56 

March 256.56 231.90 281.62 261.74 

April 230.82 223.90 267.60 280.52 

May 224.36 220.68 278.72 259.24 

June 197.40 224.7 243.38 247.94 

Total 2,823.28 2,950.88 1544.12 3,276.09 3,291.88 1686.62 

WASTE MANAGEMENT – RECYCLING CRATE CONTENTS 

Month 2008/2009 

Aluminium 

Cans 

Kgs 

Cardboard 

Kgs 

(+ papers 

Glass 

Kgs 

HDPE 

Kgs 

Milk 

Cartons 

Kgs 

Mixed 

Plastics 

Kgs 

Transfer 

Station 

Kgs 

from Oct) 

July 712 17,156 17,978 1,112 311 623 5,120 1,824 267 1,691 

August 652 15,693 16,463 1,018 285 570 5,000 1,670 244 1,548 

September 664 15,993 16,766 1,038 290 581 5,194 1,701 249 1,577 

October 640 12,993 16,160 1,000 280 560 4,104 1,640 240 1,520 

November 576 13,852 14,544 900 252 504 4,364 1,476 216 1,378 

December 800 19,275 20,200 1,250 350 700 5,484 2,050 300 1,900 

January 

February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

PET 

Kgs 

PVC 

Kgs 

Steel 

Cans 

Kgs 



WASTE MANAGEMENT – RECYCLING CRATE COLLECTION 

PARTICIPATION RATE 

Month 2006/07 

Percentage 

2007/08 

Percentage 

2008/09 

Percentage 

July N/A 42.50% 52.00% 

August N/A 42.45% 52.00% 

September N/A 42.36% 50.00% 

October N/A 50.00% 50.00% 

November N/A 47.60% 47.00% 

December N/A 45.00% 50.00% 

January N/A 60.00% 

February N/A 55.00% 

March 35.1% 55.00% 

April 42.6% 50.00% 

May 39.2% 47.00% 

June 41.4% 52.00% 

337 CERTIFICATES – LAND INFORMATION CERTIFICATES 

Month 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 

July 39 33 31 

August 28 43 29 

September 32 33 25 

October 40 40 37 

November 43 55 33 

December 27 35 27 

January 34 33 

February 43 56 

March 53 32 

April 47 47 

May 50 37 

June 43 28 

Total 479 472 182 

CEMETERIES – NUMBER OF INTERMENTS 

Cemetery 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 

Wynyard Lawn 58 52 28 

Wynyard Old 1 1 2 

Flowerdale 

Somerset 1 1 

Yolla 1 1 1 

Waratah 1 

Total 62 55 31 



COUNCIL WEBSITE DATA 

Month 2007/08 2008/09 

July 2,524 4097 

August 2,404 3259 

September 2,848 3375 

October 3,315 3523 

November 3,075 3543 

December 2,850 3431 

January 3,323 

February 2,858 

March 3,256 

April 3,256 

May 3,738 

June 4,309 

TOTAL 37,756 21,228 

Number of Home Page Hits 

Month 

Unique Number of 

visitors visits 

Pages Hits Bandwidth 

Jan 2008 1557 3323 14878 134383 992.66 MB 

Feb 2008 1194 2858 13499 110317 892.70 MB 

Mar 2008 1410 3256 12246 103703 893.68 MB 

Apr 2008 1389 3256 21553 121850 1.01 GB 

May 2008 1733 3738 17256 135925 1.16 GB 

Jun 2008 2166 4309 22428 141337 1.30 GB 

Jul 2008 1875 4097 17794 132274 958.12 MB 

Aug 2008 1521 3259 15774 131039 1.58 GB 

Sep 2008 1541 3375 18175 132219 1.56 GB 

Oct 2008 1658 3523 15236 142417 1.36 GB 

Nov 2008 18410 3543 11997 127998 1.79 GB 

Dec 2008 1635 3431 13500 123091 1.21 GB 

Total 19545 42049 194654 1539220 14.66 GB 



ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 

Operational Aims 2008/2009 

Immunisations 

The Public Health Act 1997 requires that Councils offer immunisations against 

a number of diseases. The following table will provide Council with details of 

the rate of immunisations provided through Council clinics. A monthly clinic 

is held at Wynyard, excepting December, with bi-monthly clinics at Waratah. 

2007/2008 2008/2009 

Month Persons Vaccination Persons Vaccination 

July 13 19 3 8 

August 11 14 14 24 

September 7 8 9 9 

October 6 14 10 12 

November 

Session 

Cancelled 

57 61 

December 0 0 30 30 


February 6 11 

March 11 15 

April 21 26 

May 12 15 

June 6 8 

TOTAL 101 143 123 144 

Included in the figures given above, Council supplied 45 staff members with 

either the first or second dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine. 

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 


Determine acceptable and achievable levels of environmental and public health 

by ongoing monitoring, inspection, education and, where necessary by 

applying corrective measures by mutual consent or application of legislation. 

Ensure safe standards of food offered for sale are maintained. 

2008/2009 Notifiable Diseases Inspections of 

Registered Food 

Premises 

Abatement Notices 

Issued 

July 0 13 0 

August 0 7 0 

September 0 25 0 

October 0 10 0 

November 0 12 0 

December 0 4 0 



2008/2009 Notifiable Diseases Inspections of 

Registered Food 

Premises 

Abatement Notices 

Issued 


February 0 0 

March 0 0 

April 0 0 

May 0 0 

June 0 0 

TOTAL 0 71 0 

WATER SAMPLING 

100% 

90% 

Waratah Retic Water System ADWG Compliance Report YTD 30/11/2008 

Performance Level 'V' 98% Requirement 

80% 

70% 

60% 

50% 

40% 

30% 

20% 

10% 

Faecal 

Coliforms 

Total 

Coliforms 

0% 

Jul-08 

Aug-08 

Sep-08 

Oct-08 

Nov-08 

Sample Months 



Cam River Retic Water System ADWG Compliance Report YTD 31/12/2008 

100% 

90% 


80% 

70% 

60% 

50% 

40% 

30% 

20% 

10% 

Faecal 

Coliform 

Total 

Coliforms 

0% 

Aug-08 Sep-08 Oct-08 Nov-08 Dec-08 

Sample Months 

Yolla Retic Water System ADWG Compliance Report YTD 31/12/2008 

100% 

90% 


80% 

70% 

60% 

50% 

40% 

30% 

20% 

Faecal 

Coliforms 

Total 

Coliforms 

10% 

0% 

Aug-08 

Sep-08 

Oct-08 Nov-08 Dec - 08 

Sample Months 



HEALTH APPROVALS 

Determine acceptable and achievable levels of environmental and public 

health by ongoing monitoring, inspection, education and, where necessary by 

applying corrective measures by mutual consent or application of legislation. 

Ensure safe standards of food offered for sale are maintained. 

Registration Types – YTD Totals 2008/2009 

Month 

Food 

Premises 

(FP) 

Temporary 

Food Premises 

(TFP) 

Places of 

Assembly 

(PA) 

Public Health 

Risk Activities 

(PHRA) 

Private Water 

Suppliers 

(PWS) 

July 91 5 28 3 7 

August 0 2 0 0 0 

September 0 0 0 0 0 

October 0 0 0 0 0 

November 0 0 0 0 0 

December 0 0 0 0 0 

January 0 0 0 0 0 

February 0 0 0 0 0 

March 0 0 0 0 0 

April 0 0 0 0 0 

May 0 0 0 0 0 

June 0 0 0 0 0 

TOTAL 91 7 28 3 7 

BUILDING APPROVALS 

Permit 

Number 

Operational Aims 2007/2008 

• Process Building Applications as expeditiously as possible 

• Apply building legislative requirements 

Building Approvals 2008/2009 – YTD Totals 135 + August 

Development 

Value 

$ 

Application 

Fees 

$ 

Class 

Approving 

Officer 

Permit 

Date 

Approve 

Process 

Working 

Days 

08-285-01 New Building Farm Shed 10,200 100.00 10a P Kennedy 28.11.08 5 

08-288-01 Alteration Child Care Centre 10,000 100.00 9b P Kennedy 3.12.08 2 

08-287-01 Addition Dwelling 6,000 100.00 1a P Kennedy 3.12.08 2 

08-282-01 New Building Dwelling 70,000 600.00 1a P Kennedy 24.11.08 11 

08-290-01 Alteration-Change of use 5,000 100.00 9b P Kennedy 9.12.08 0 

08-289-01 Addition to soccer club 230,000 500.00 9b P Kennedy 4.12.08 

4 

rooms 

08-292-01 New Building Garage 11,900 100.00 10a P Kennedy 9.12.08 1 

08-291-01 Addition Shed 5,000 100.00 10a P Kennedy 8.12.08 2 

08-284-01 New Building Dwelling 160,000 740.00 1a P Kennedy 1.12.08 7 

08-294-02 New Building Garage 11,800 100.00 10a P Kennedy 16.12.08 2 

08-292-01- 

A 

New Building Garage 11,900 100.00 10a P Kennedy 12.12.08 

5 



08-293-01 New Building Office 25,000 360.00 5 P Kennedy 10.12.08 8 

Class 

1a 

Class 

1b 

Class 

2 

Class 

3 

Class 

4 

Class 

5 

July 7 1 2 1 9 1 

August 14 2 1 1 2 22 2 

September 12 1 11 1 

October 9 1 1 1 10 

November 8 2 2 11 

December 3 1 3 5 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

Total 53 3 - - 2 1 8 4 - 4 - 68 4 

Class 

6 

Class 

7b 

Class 

8 

Class 

9a 

Class 

9b 

Class 

9c 

Class 

10a 

Class 

10b 



Building Approvals 2006, 2007 & 2008 

No. of Approvals 

45 

40 

35 

30 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

0 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

July 

Months 

August 

September 

October 

November 

December 

2006 

2007 

2008 

Building Values 2006,2007 & 2008 

$7,000,000.00 

$6,000,000.00 

$5,000,000.00 

Value 

$4,000,000.00 

$3,000,000.00 

$2,000,000.00 

$1,000,000.00 

$0.00 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

July 

Months 

August 

September 

October 

November 

December 

2006 

2007 

2008 



DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS – PLANNING 

DA No. Location Development Date Permit 

Issued 

44/2008 61 Inglis Street Wynyard Dwelling – Strata Title Units 16.12.08 

110/2008 15385 Bass Highway, Somerset Extension & demolish Shed 

143/2008 180 Goldie Street, Wynyard Storage Sheds 

159/2008 12/14 Simpson Street, Somerset Change of Use 

160/2008 2 Frederick Street, Wynyard Signage 

169/2008 870 Murchison Hwy, Elliott Dwelling 

216/2008 Lot 12 Isabelle Court Wynyard 3 Strata Title Units 16.12.08 

237/2008 Murchison Highway Yolla Shed 16.12.08 

245/2008 263 Port Rd Boat Harbour Bch Holiday Apartments & Ass Facilities 16.12.08 

254/2008 22A Saunders Street Wynyard Units 18.12.08 

256/2008 198 East Yolla Road Henrietta Forestry 

257/2008 Reservoir Drive Wynyard Dwelling 10.12.08 

258/2008 91 Deep Creek Road Wynyard Factory Extension 10.12.08 

259/2008 369 Tollymore Road Table Cape Farm Shed 10.12.08 

261/2008 Mine Road Savage River Ammonia Nitrate Warehouse & Buildings 10.12.08 

262/2008 1001 Oldina Road Oldina Farm Shed 10.12.08 

263/2008 34 Wragg Street, Somerset Change of Use 1.12.08 

264/2008 65A Deep Creek Road Wynyard Shed 10.12.08 

265/2008 17640 Bass Hwy Boat Harbour New Dairy/Boundary Adjustment? 12.12.08 

266/2008 1260 Oldina Road, Oldina Sheds 

267/2008 23 Freestone Cres Wynyard Deck 12.12.08 

268/2008 20 Inglis Street, Wynyard Dwelling Extension 10.12.08 

269/2008 33 Flinders Drive Somerset Covered Pergola 1.12.08 

270/200 Waratah Road Waratah Dwelling 1.12.08 

271/2008 7 Sandy Crescent Wynyard Dwelling 

272/2008 Mt Hicks Road Yolla Farm Shed 15.12.08 

273/2008 753 Reservoir Dr Wynyard Dwelling 05.01.09 

Refused 

274/2008 Lot 1 Andersons Rd Wynyard Dwelling 18.12.08 

275/2008 2B Fredrick Street Wynyard Garage 15.12.08 

276/2008 58 Irby Boulevard Sisters Bch Dwelling Extension & Shed 

277/2008 7 Banksia Crescent Wynyard Garage 10.12.08 

278/2008 16-36 Flinders Drive Somerset Change of Use 18.12.08 

279/2008 145 Old Bass Highway 

Wynyard 

Change of use – convert existing shop into 

cafe 

280/2008 283 Murchison Hwy Somerset Relocation & Renovation Dwelling 18.12.08 

281/2008 Lennah Drive Wynyard Garage 08.01.09 

282/2008 2 Serrata Crescent Sisters Beach Garage/Shed 23.12.08 

283/2008 Stutterds Road Moorleah Dwelling 15.12.08 

284/2008 17750 Bass Hwy Sisters Creek Dwelling Extension 08.01.09 

285/2008 28 Bowick Street Wynyard Disabled Change Facilities 22.12.08 

286/2008 91 Deep Creek Road Wynyard Covered Loading Bay 

287/2008 88 Bourkes Road Wynyard Carport/BBQ Area 

288/2008 Bass Hwy Doctors Rocks Forestry 22.12.08 

289/2009 963 Murchison Hwy Elliott Forestry 22.12.08 

290/2008 28 Bowick Street Wynyard Storage Shed 

291/2008 79 Inglis Street Wynyard Garage & Storage Shed 08.01.09 

292/2008 Lot 12 1c Quiggin St Wynyard Demolition of existing buildings 08.01.09 

293/2008 87 Inglis Street Wynyard Extension to SES facility 

294/2008 285 Back Cam Rd Somerset Dwelling Extension Exempt 

295/2008 55 Ritchie Street Wynyard Dwelling 

296/2008 12 New Street Wynyard Dwelling Extension 22.12.08 

297/2008 10 Tom Moores Road Wynyard New Office 



298/2008 49Austin Street Wynyard Dwelling Extension 08.01.09 

299/2008 3 Pelissier Street Wynyard Dwelling Extension and Deck 

300/2008 10 Saunders Street Wynyard Extension to Garage 08.01.09 

1/2009 2 Tink Taylor Ave Sisters Bch Garage 

2/2009 15 Golf Links Road Wynyard Dwelling 

3/2009 Austin Street Wynyard Upgrade grandstand & new viewing platform 

4/2009 241 Robin Hill Rd Flowerdale Forestry 

SD 1815 28 Calder Road Wynyard 3 Lot Subdivision 16.12.08 

(Refused) 

SD 1817 3 Airport Street Wynyard 16 Lot Subdivision 

Planning Approvals 2006,2007 & 2008 

45 

40 

35 

No of Approvals 

30 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

0 

2006 

2007 

2008 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

July 

August 

September 

October 

November 

December 

Months 



PLANNING APPEALS/APPLICATION INFORMATION 

MATTERS AWAITING DECISION BY RESOURCE PLANNING & 

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 

Nil. 

ACTIVE PLANNING APPEALS 

Appeal 390/08P, 301 Pages Road, Moorleah – Dwelling. The representor 

has appealed Council’s determination to approve the proposal. An initial 

Directions Hearing was held for this appeal on 19 December 2008.The 

Tribunal have subsequently directed that a further Directions Hearing be held 

on 21 January 2009 and prior to this Council advise the Tribunal whether 

mediation ought to proceed and what matters Council would seek to address. 

The Tribunal has placed parties on notice that it may direct that further 

information be filed in relation to whether or not the proposal would comply 

with the relevant provisions of the Planning Scheme and the Interim State 

Policy on the Protection of Agricultural Land. Legal advice has been sought 

from Council’s solicitor on this matter. 

The matter has been scheduled for a full Hearing at 10.30am on Wednesday 

11 February 2009 at the Council Chambers. 

Appeal 05/09P, 3 Isabelle Court, Wynyard – 3 Strata Units. The 

representor has appealed Council’s determination to approve the proposal. An 

initial Directions Hearing has been scheduled at 11.30am on 20 January 2009 

at the Council Chambers. 

This appeal was withdrawn on 8 January 2008 

Appeal 02/09P, Murchison Hwy, Yolla – Shed. The representor has 

appealed Council’s determination to approve the proposal. An initial 

Directions Hearing has been scheduled at 10.45am on 20 January 2009 at the 

Council Chambers. 

CURRENT ENFORCEMENT ACTION UNDER SECTION 64 OF 

LUPAA 

Nil 



DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REFUSED UNDER DELEGATION 

Development application DA273/2008, 753 Reservoir Drive, Wynyard – 

Dwelling, was refused under delegation as the applicant, Ms P Clarke advised 

that she was unable to grant an extension of time to Council to allow the 

matter to be determined by the Planning Authority at the meeting of 19 

January 2009.The timeline for determining the application expired on 1 

January 2009 resulting in the application being refused on 31 December 2008. 

ENGINEERING SERVICES 

A. WORKS MANAGERS REPORT 

1. Hydraulics 

Hydraulics Services December 2008 

Details Location Work Undertaken 

Water 

General 

Operations 

Reticulation Wynyard, Somerset, 

Yolla. 

Routine Maintenance. 

Sewer 

General 

Operations 

Reticulation 

Treatment Plants 

Drainage 

Capital Works 

Yolla. 

Wynyard Swimming 

Pool 

Wynyard, Somerset, 

Boat Harbour, 

Sisters Beach. 

Wynyard, Somerset, 

Boat Harbour, 

Sisters Beach. 

Wynyard, Somerset. 

Flush Mains 

Clean 






2. Transport 

Transport and General Services – December 2008 

Description Location Work Undertaken 

Capital Works Scalps Pinners In Progress 

Road 

Asphalt 48 Hales Street Complete 

Somerset Boat Complete 

Ramp Car Park 

Bridge 

nil 

Maintenance 

Maintenance 

General 

Activities Deep Creek Road, Maintenance Grading. 

Smarts Road, 

Inglford Road, 

Stennings Road 

and various 

corrugations. 

Reseal Preparations In progress. 

3. Parks & Reserves 

Urban and Rural. 

Wynyard and 

Somerset 

Parks and Reserves – December 2008 

Sign Maintenance. 

Street Sweeping. 

Details Works Undertaken Comments 

Inglis River 

Walkway 

Weed spraying and 

track maintenance. 

Playground 

Equipment 

Oval 

Maintenance 

Langley Park 


Recreation 

Ground 

Yolla Recreation 

Ground 


Showground 

Soft fall topped up, 

inspections carried 

out. 

Mowing as required. 




Fredrick Street Ground marking. Mowing as required. 



Reserve 

Somerset 

Recreation 

Ground 

Cemeteries 

Civic Park 

Waste Transfer 

Station 

Fossil Bluff 

Parks/General 

Reserves 

Boat Harbour 

Exhibition 

Centre 

Sisters Beach 

Maintenance as 

required. 

General mowing and 

maintenance. 

Plaques installed. 

Paving concreting 

and mulch and 

planting 

Green waste 

chipped. 

General 

maintenance. 

Weed spraying and 

mowing. 

Landscaping 

completed. 

Walkway 

maintenance. 


Sprayed for flatweed. 

Top dressed. 

Completion on target. 

Stone wall construction 

& Christmas tree. 

Ongoing weeding 

Ongoing weeding 

Month 

B. DIRECTOR ENGINEERING SERVICES REPORT 

1. Permits & Applications 


Recreation 

Ground 

Use of Council Reserves - YTD Totals 2008/2009 for 

Rostered Matches, Training And Private Functions 

Frederick 

Street 

Reserve 


Showground 

Yolla Rec 

Ground 

Langley 

Park 

Anzac 

Park 

Somerset 

Soccer 

Ground 

Foreshores 

July 25 18 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 

August 24 18 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 

September 21 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

October 23 6 13 11 4 2 0 0 0 

November 27 7 26 11 8 3 0 1 1 

December 21 3 7 4 6 3 0 6 3 


February 

March 

April 

May 

June 

TOTAL 141 74 46 26 22 8 5 7 5 

Gutteridge 

Gardens 



2. Tenders and Contracting 

The Local Government (General Regulations) 2005 requires that 

Council reports in its Annual Report any contract for the supply of 

provision of goods and services valued at or below $100,000 (excluding 

GST) during the financial year. The following table lists contracts 

entered into by Council during the period 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009: 

Description of 

Contract 

Bridge 

Replacement 

-Archers Road, 

Blackfish Creek 

Asphalt 

Surfacing 

Supply Single 

Axle 2.5m3 

Truck & 

Trade1996 

Toyota Dyna 

Truck 

Single Axle 6m3 

Truck & Trade 

Mitsubishi 

FM657 Truck 

Period 

of 

Contract 

Contract 

Value 

(inc GST) 

Business 

name of 

Contractor 

Business 

Address of 

Contractor 

NA 91,173.93 Hudson Civil 7 Donalds 

Avenue, 

Prospect 7250 

NA 94,484.40 Venarchie 

Contracting 

P/L 

PO Box 395, 

Mowbray 

Heights 7248 

N/A 49,102.00 Motors Trucks 90 Connector 

Park Road, 

Kings Meadows 

7249 

N/A 77,100.00 Motors Trucks 90 Connector 

Park Road, 

Kings Meadows 

7249 

*Subject to CPI reviews at six month intervals 

C. COMPLIANCE 

1. Animal Control 


a) Register all dogs in the municipal area. 

b) Maintain street, roads and other public places free of straying 

animals. 

c) Implement legislative control and enforcement where required. 



Item December 2008 Dogs – Year to Date 


No. $ No. $ 

Dogs Registered 23 385.00 1,535 18,677.00 

Dogs Impounded 10 80.00 63 480.00 

Dogs Euthanised 2 10 

Dogs Adopted 0 8 

New Kennel Licences 0 

Licence Renewals 29 725.00 

Dogs Re-Claimed 8 42 

Livestock Impounded 0 0 

Infringement Notices 0 3 480.00 

Legal Action 

Total Registered 

2008 -2009 

2,227 

Pending Kennel Licence Nil 

PERSONNEL 

(a) 

(b) 

Commencements: 

Nathan Bryan – municipal employee full time 

Departures: 

Megan Hyland - Childcare 

COUNCIL ACTION LIST – OPEN MEETING MATTERS 

No. & 

Date 

927.4 – 

November 

2003 

Table Cape 

Lighthouse 

Item Action Required Officer Status 

Progress the lease of the 

Lighthouse from the State 

Govt. 

PO 

Awaiting finalisation of 

Tourist Access Licence from 

Parks & Wildlife Service and 

AMSA. 

237/05 - 

July 2005 

282/06 - 

September 

2006 

Waratah 

Museum 

Transfer– 

Crown Land 

Assessment 

Project Offer 

Sewer 

Connections – 

Boat Harbour 

Museum building to be 

transferred to Council 

ownership. 

Formal actions to be 

instigated to ensure all 

properties are connected 

GM 

DES 

DA to be developed and 

submitted. 

All CLAC transfers to 

Council nearing completion 

(Sept. 08) 

Total of 31 outstanding 

connections at the two 

beaches as of August 2008. It 



316/06 – 

October 

2006 

29/08 - 

February 

2008 

30/08 - 

February 

2008 

and Sisters 

Beach 

Local Highways 

– future 

management 

Tarkine Project 

– Tasmanian 

Forest Initiative 

Sisters Beach 

Recreation Plan 

120/08 R&H Margetts 

land acquisition 

Bells Parade 

Somerset 

210/08 – 

August 

2008 

Notice of 

Motion – 

November 

08 

Business 

Arising – 

November 

08 

Business 

Arising – 

December 

08 

306/08 – 

December 

08 

Planning 

Scheme Review 

Council 

Meetings at 

alternate 

locations 

Item 259/08 - 

MR & MRS R 

BRIDGE. 

Cr Dibley’s 

motion in 

relation to Items 

259/08 and 

289/08. 

Storage Shed, 

Yolla – Setback 

Waivers 

to sewerage 

infrastructure. 

Authorised legal 

practitioner to prepare a 

draft bylaw and 

associated regulatory 

impact statement. 

Liaise with CCA on 

developing and managing 

the Whytes Hill Lookout 

& Savage River Gateway 

Site. 

Recreation Plan for 

Sisters Beach to be 

developed. 

Advertise as public notice 

Council intention to sell 

subject land. 

Undertake review of the 

Waratah-Wynyard 

Planning Scheme to 

incorporate changes in 

State Policy (PAL). 

Plan for Council to 

conduct two ordinary 

meetings annually within 

the municipality 

boundaries at alternative 

locations to the Council 

Chambers in Wynyard. 

List matter for next Group 

Discussion 

Contact the Valuer 

General’s Office to 

request advice in relation 

to the valuation basis of 

the land classifications 

system used by the Valuer 

General’s Office. 

Notify applicant of 

Council’s decision 

DCS 

appears Council will have to 

force 9 of these connections 

– others are outstanding for 

various reasons. 

Legal advice has been sought 

on next step to enforce 

connections where necessary. 

Council’s solicitor to follow 

up R.I.S. issues. 

DES Whytes Hill Lookout – 

construction commenced. 

CDO 

DCS 

DDS 

GM 

GM 

DCS 

DDS 

Still awaiting notification 

from CCA on Savage River 

Gateway Site. 

To be addressed as part of 

the municipal recreation 

plan. 

Sale transaction proceeding. 

In progress – future Group 

Discussion item with 

consultant planner. 

Listed as future GD item. 

Listed as future GD item. 

DCS notified of issue mid- 

January 09 – will contact 

Valuer General’s Office at 

earliest convenience. 

Completed 



307/08 – 

December 

08 

308/08 – 

December 

08 

309/08 – 

December 

08 

310/08 – 

December 

08 

311/08 – 

December 

08 

Notices of 

Motion – 

December 

08 

3 Residential 

Units, Wynyard 

– 

Overshadowing 

Waiver 

Industrial 

Subdivision, 


17 Residential 

Units, Wynyard 

– 

Overshadowing 

Waiver 

Request for 

minor 

amendment – 

Reservoir Drive 

Apartments – 

Boat Harbour 

Beach 

Cr Duniam’s 

motion re 

Project Officer 

for Tulip 

Festival 

Committee 











Prepare report on a 

project officer position for 

the Tulip Festival 

Committee. 

DDS 

DDS 

DDS 

DDS 

DDS 

GM 

Completed 

Completed 

Completed 

Completed 

Completed 

Report to be prepared for 

next available Council 

Meeting. 

315/08 – 

December 

08 

316/08 – 

December 

08 

Capital Works 

Budget – 

Carried Forward 

Adjustments 

Regional and 

Local 

Community 

Infrastructure 

Program 

317/08 Rally Tasmania 

– Road Closures 

Adjust Capital Works 

Budget as per Council’s 

decision. 

Commence costing and 

identifying suitable areas 

for development as 

trails/pathways in line 

with Council’s decision. 

Notify MSR Corporate of 


DCS 

DES 

DES 

Completed 

Ongoing 

Completed 



COMPLAINTS REGISTER 

Number of complaints received per operational area across Council for 2008 

Operational Area Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 

Corporate Services 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Development Services 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 

Engineering (Indoor 

staff) 1 1 2 4 5 0 2 2 3 2 1 2 

Finance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

General Managers Unit 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 

Urban Services 2 2 1 2 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 

Parks and Reserves 5 7 0 2 0 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 

Civil & Operational 1 10 0 3 5 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 

Total 9 21 6 11 15 5 6 7 6 6 3 3 

MAYOR’S DIARY AND COMMUNICATION 

Date 

Purpose 

01/12/2008 Water and Sewerage Teleconference 

Workshop 

04/12/2008 Water and Sewerage Ulverstone 

05/12/2008 Ian Waller – ZMG 

08/12/2008 Councillors Christmas Dinner – Jolly Rogers 

09/12/2008 Athanaeum Hall Meeting 

10/12/2008 Waste Management – Cradle Coast 

Marist Regional College Speech Night 

11/12/2008 Zone Marketing Group – Cradle Coast 

Government House – Guest of the Governor 

12/12/2008 Senior Citizens Luncheon 

Light up Christmas Tree 

15/12/2008 Council Meeting 

16/12/2008 P.L.G.C. Meeting Hobart 

17/12/2008 Government House 

18/12/2008 Ibis Care Luncheon 

Myrtle Park Homes Christmas Function 

19/12/2008 Carols Presentation 

20/12/2008 Community Garden 

22/12/2008 Mens Shed Meeting 

23/12/2008 Footy Club Staff Drinks 

COUNCIL WORKSHOPS SINCE LAST COUNCIL MEETING 

Date Purpose 

01/12/2008 Policing Update 

Regional Recycling Contract 

Development Potential of Land 

Mobile Phone Reception – Sisters Beach 

Presentation – Organisational Overview and Observations 



USE OF CORPORATE SEAL 

2009/2010 Budget – Items for Consideration 

10.12.2008 Final Plan & Schedule of 

Easements 

16.12.2008 Final Plan & Schedule of 

Easements 

24 Pelissier Street Somerset – 

Subdivision 2 lots residential zone 

Michell Hodgetts & Associates P/L 

3 Fenton Crescent Boat Harbour 

Beach – Subdivision – Road reserve 

boundary adjustment subdivision 

Road reserve boundary adjustmentcrown 

land services. 

17.12.2008 Lease Woolworths Petrol Plus Lease 

agreement extension 

22.12.2008 Final Plan & Schedule of 3 Airport Street Wynyard – 

Easements 

Subdivision 

23.12.2008 Final Plan & Schedule of 2 Lot Subdivision – 0 Walker Street 

Easements 


IN FAVOUR 





Report of Committees 

REPORT OF COMMITTEES 

7/09 MINUTES OF OTHER BODIES/COMMITTEES 

Recommendation 

That the Minutes be received. 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR BRAMICH 


Copies were circulated of the following unconfirmed Minutes:- 

1) Unconfirmed Minutes Somerset Indoor Recreation Centre (p.42 ) 

2) Unconfirmed AGM Minutes Somerset Indoor Recreation Centre (p.43) 

3) Chairman’s 2008 Somerset Indoor Recreation Centre Annual Report 

(p. 45) 

4) Unconfirmed Minutes Wynyard Sports Centre (p. 47 ) 

5) Unconfirmed AGM Minutes Wynyard Sports Centre (p. 48 ) 


IN FAVOUR 





Other Matters 

8/09 CLOSED MEETING 

MOVED BY 

SECONDED BY 

CR C WALSH 

CR BRAMICH 

That Council go into Closed Meeting. 

IN FAVOUR 




RESUMPTION OF OPEN MEETING 

AT 6:37 PM. THE OPEN MEETING WAS RESUMED. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS CLOSED 

AT 6:42 PM. 

Confirmed, 

MAYOR 

16 February 2009 


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