Agenda - Byron Shire Council - NSW Government

BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
ORDINARY MEETING 9 MAY 2013 (98)
Report
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At its ordinary meeting held on 22 October 2009 Council considered a report on the Development
of a Salvaging Facility / Tip Shop; the establishment of which was included as an initiative of the
2009 – 2012 Management Plan. Council resolved as follows:
09-873 Resolved:
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1. That Council establishes a Salvaging Facility / Tip Shop at the Myocum Landfill.
2. That the location and general design of the Salvaging Facility / Tip Shop be as outlined in
Figure 1 and Figure 2 of this report.
3. That Council seek expressions of interest from suitably qualified contractors to assist
Council in the set up, fit out and operation of the proposed second hand shop for a period
of 12 months.
4. That Council authorise the General Manager to enter into a contract with a suitably qualified
operator to operate the proposed Salvaging Facility / Tip Shop at the Myocum Landfill.
5. That prior to entering to a contract for operation of the Salvaging Facility / Tip Shop at the
Myocum Landfill, Council receive a report on the impact of the proposed 12 month contract
for operation of the Salvaging Facility / Tip Shop at the Myocum Landfill on the Waste
Management Budget.
6. That after six months of operation, Council receive a report outlining the proposed long
term operating arrangements for a Salvaging Facility / Tip Shop beyond the initial 12 month
period.
7. That the Salvaging Facility / Tip Shop be known as the Byron Shire Second Hand Shop.
As a consequence of the above Council resolution the Byron Shire Second Hand Shop (the
“Shop”) was planned, built and commissioned in mid 2011, for a total capital cost of approximately
$100,000. The purpose of the Shop was to provide a salvaging facility, from which second hand
reusable goods recovered from the Myocum landfill and transfer station could be sold to the public.
The benefits of which include:
Improving resource recovery;
Diversion of waste from landfill; and
Providing funded employment opportunities.
In order to open the Shop and to obtain operating data that could inform any subsequent leasing /
contractual opportunity it was decided to commence operation using casual staff and this
arrangement has continued to date.
Whilst the Shop has proven popular and is well patronised, it commenced operation in a basic
manner and this could be improved with the guidance of a robust Business Plan. Such a Plan
could include:
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An Operational Strategy (including but not limited to: resource recovery and inventory control;
equipment requirements; pricing policy; and record keeping and reporting requirements)
A Human Resources Strategy (including but not limited to: staffing requirements and
responsibilities; skill development)
A Marketing Strategy (including but not limited to: target customers to obtain goods from; target
customers to sell goods to; sales targets; expected product range; market positioning; and
promotion plan)
A Standard Operating Procedures Manual
A Shop specific Workplace Health and Safety system
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Since its opening, conflicting waste management priorities have precluded the development and
implementation of a strategic business approach to optimise the Shop’s operations. The continued
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