21 February 2013 - Derwent Valley Council

Derwent Valley Council
Council Meeting Minutes
21 February 2013
NAME
Caleb Whittle
SUBJECT OF QUESTION
Approval of Subdivision 10/w 2 Pioneer Ave / 14 Burnett St
Since 2011 we have tried to discuss with the DVC the above
subdivision. We have spent 1,000’s on employing building
professionals to find out what works should have been carried
out prior to the subdivision being approved so that it meets legal
requirements. We should not have had to spend this money if
the Council had provided us with the information. In a show of
goodwill we provided the reports to the DVC to assist them in
fixing their mistake. So far we have received no formal
response. How is the DVC going to fix this mistake and
compensate the injured parties?
The General Manager advised that he would talk to the Planner
and the Building Surveyor and provide a response as soon as
possible.
Anne Salt
Paranormal Documentary
In August 2010 the Council approved a request for members of
the WCWG to undertake a paranormal investigation in either
Allonah or Carlton ward to make a documentary. Approval was
granted subject to 4 conditions. The second condition was ‘that
Council together with the WCWG committee are to have input
and provide their approval of the script and video content before
its release.
Approval for the documentary is listed on tonight’s Agenda.
The FOWC have not been advised that the documentary was
completed and therefore have not provided input or comment
before its release.
What has stopped Council from fulfilling condition two set out
in the motion in August 2010?
The General Manager advised that this matter is on the Agenda
for tonight’s meeting.
The Personal Information Protection Principles and Antidiscrimination
legislation need to apply to any decisions made
about the content of the paranormal documentary.
What steps have Council taken to seek expert advice on these
matters?
The General Manager advised that this matter is on the Agenda
for tonight’s meeting.
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