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Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of West Tamar Council
held on Tuesday 20 March 2012
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26/12 MINUTES ........................................................................................................................2
27/12 COUNCIL WORKSHOPS ...............................................................................................2
28/12 DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST .............................................................2
COMMUNITY INPUT TIME ............................................................................................3
29/12 GEN MAN 1 GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT: NOMINATION FOR POSITION OF PRESIDENT,
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF TASMANIA (LGAT) .................................7
30/12 GEN MAN 2 GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT: WATER AND SEWERAGE REFORM ..................9
31/12 CORP 1 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT: FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN 2012/13 TO
2016/17 ........................................................................................................................ 12
32/12 COM 1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL’S
SUPPORT FOR THE CYCLING CODE OF CONDUCT BROCHURE ....................... 34
33/12 COM 2 RECREATION OFFICER’S REPORT: THE ADOPTION OF A PRICING POLICY FOR
WEST TAMAR COUNCIL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES .......................................... 38
34/12 COM 3 COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER’S REPORT: SPECIAL EVENTS – AUSTRALIA
DAY FUNCTION 2013 ................................................................................................. 41
35/12 INFRA 1 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES MANAGER’S REPORT: TENDERS FOR
BROOKLYN ST, BEACONSFIELD, KERBING & WIDENING CONTRACT WTC
2012/05 ........................................................................................................................ 44
36/12 CNCL 1 NOTICE OF MOTION - CR JOY ALLEN: BEACONSFIELD IMPROVEMENT
COMMITTEE TOWNSCAPE PLAN ............................................................................ 47
37/12 CNCL 2 NOTICE OF MOTION – CR EASTHER: CUTS TO CHILD HEALTH NURSES ......... 50
38/12 MEETING CLOSURE .................................................................................................. 53
Items from the closed section of the meeting
C03/12 MINUTES ..................................................................................................................... 54
C04/12 CON 1 SENIOR STATUTORY PLANNER’S REPORT: COUNCIL AS LANDOWNER TO
AGREE TO AN APPLICATION BEING MADE ON COUNCIL OWNED LAND,
WINDSOR PARK ......................................................................................................... 54

20 March 2012
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the West Tamar Council held at the Council Offices, 1 Windsor
Drive, Riverside on Tuesday 20 March 2012 at 1.30 pm.
PRESENT:
Mayor Barry Easther OAM, Deputy Mayor Christina Holmdahl and
Councillors Joy Allen, Carol Bracken, Peter Kaye, Peter Kearney, Rick
Shegog, John Watson and Tim Woinarski.
APOLOGIES:
Nil.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Ian Pearce (General Manager), Graeme Stagg (Corporate Services
Manager), David Gibbins (Works Manager), Rolph Vos (Development
Services Manager), Jannie Turner (Community Services Manager), Ian
Howard (Infrastructure Services Manager) and Diane Sheppard (Personal
Assistant).
26/12 MINUTES
Moved Cr Holmdahl seconded Cr Allen that the minutes of the meeting held
on 21 February 2012 be received and confirmed.
For: Crs Allen, Bracken, Easther, Holmdahl, Kaye, Kearney, Shegog,
Watson & Woinarski.
Against: Nil.
CARRIED 9/0
27/12 COUNCIL WORKSHOPS
9.00am
9.30am
10.00am
10.30am
11.00am
11.30am
- Water & Sewerage (Ian Pearce)
- “Acknowledgement of Country” at Civic Events (Jannie Turner)
- BCD Mine Closure Update (Jannie Turner)
- Australian Research Council Linkage Grant Scheme -
Community Garden Project (Stuart Auckland UTAS)
- Greens Beach Development Update (Michael Purves)
- General Business
28/12 DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Cr Barry Easther:
• GEN MAN 1: Nomination for position of President, Local Government
Association of Tasmania (LGAT)
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COMMUNITY INPUT TIME
1. Mr Ken Gourlay, Riverside - Bicycle/walkway Tailrace to Walcorm
Court, Riverside
Mr Gourlay advised he is one of 97,000 people in Tasmania that Bikes
Tasmania encourages to “go for a ride at least once a week”. Council
is very active in bike tracks with the new track from Beaconsfield
through to Beauty Point.
Mr Gourlay submitted plans drawn up for council’s review, one section
4.4 kilometres the other section is 2.5 kilometres. We have an
opportunity which is also one hundred percent owned by the Council,
Government, Tas Ports or some form or another to have a first class
bicycle track. There is another route closer to the highway which is a
route which is possibly being considered by council.
Bicycle tracks take two forms one is for people going to work a shorter
route they can safely ride the other is fitness style of track. I propose
the fitness style of track that goes out around the river and it’s not
uniquely for bikes it is an open track for riding, walking, running,
walking dogs, prams etc. The area is 4.4 kilometres from Tailrace
through to Cormiston Creek.
Mr Gourlay believes the State Government has grant funds available
for bicycle tracks. If we can ascertain a grant it would be very valuable
to the community for fitness or enjoying our beautiful river.
The Mayor thanked Mr Gourlay for his comments and advised council
has been looking very seriously at walking tracks and dual purpose
tracks and going around the river’s edge is an area council’s
Recreation Officer is investigating.
2. Mrs Janice Barker, Rosevears - Chairperson, Rosevears Oval
Community Group
Mrs Barker advised she is the Chairperson for the newly formed group
called Rosevears Oval Community Group.
On 20 February 2012 over 50 individuals gathered at the Rosevears
oval, local residents, ratepayers, recreational users of the Rosevears
oval and the Diggers Cricket Club have formed a group called the
Rosevears Oval Community Group. This group respectively requests
council to ensure that the public amenities at the Rosevears oval are
retained and to work with council for future planning of the oval.
Without basic facilities the oval is not being used to its full potential.
With Council’s vision statement “an active and effective community
enhancing West Tamar as the desired placed to live, work and visit”
and the finding of the West Tamar Community Health and Wellbeing
Mapping Project in 2011 which clearly demonstrates community issues
that the development and expansion of public recreational spaces.
The group suggests that the development of the Rosevears oval
council to replace the toilet facilities in the next capital budget.
The Mayor thanked Mrs Barker for her comments.
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The Community Services Manager advised the Recreational
Development Unit has discussed with matter in line with possible future
plans for the ground and aware of this group’s meeting. Council’s
Recreation Officer will contact the group to discuss.
3. Mr Tony Webb, Rosevears – Rosevears Oval
Mr Webb provided a brief history of the oval. The current ground is the
second ground located in Rosevears. The current site was given or
sold to the Beaconsfield Council by Edward Luck for one pound. A
condition was the ground would be used for recreational purposes.
The Mayor thanked Mr Webb for his comments.
4. Mrs Robin MacDonald, Rosevears – Rosevears Oval
Mrs MacDonald is a representative of the Rosevears Garden Club and
supports the continued use of the Rosevears oval for local residents as
part of our health and wellbeing. Please place toilet amenities on the
budget with construction by Christmas.
The Mayor thanked Mrs MacDonald for her comments.
5. Mr David Orr, Rosevears – Rosevears Oval
Mr Orr’s has lived in Rosevears for eleven years and his property
overlooks the oval. He was very disappointing when the toilets were
closed as many recreational cyclists called in on their way past,
tourists, mobile homes, stopping for a cup of tea and use of the toilet
amenities. I request Council to seek funding from community grants
Federal and local to assist in the construction of unisex toilet facilities
for everyone to use.
The Mayor thanked Mr Orr for his comments regarding the
development of facilities at the oval.
6. Ms Alison Priest, Badger Head - Co-ordinator of the Beaconsfield
Online Access Centre, Beaconsfield
Ms Priest raised the policy that council is proposing to start paying
rents on council properties.
The Beaconsfield Online Access Centre has been in the Old
Courthouse for eleven years at the time when the centre went into the
building her understanding is that it was in bad disrepair and work for
the dole projects over the last ten years that has maintained the
building somewhat. Council has had a small budget of $5,000 for
maintenance and up until last year when a considerable amount was
spent on the outside of the building and painting there has not been a
lot of money allocated.
We were not aware that council was even considering charging rents
until receiving an email from the Recreation Officer last week. At the
end of the financial year last year the centre had $105 left in the bank
account. If council start charging rent the centre will not be there.
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The Mayor thanked Ms Priest for her comments. Council is adopting a
policy for all council owned buildings and not putting dollar figures at
this point in time, when we get to that stage council will talk individually
to groups and take into consideration the concerns that you have and
the ability you may or may not have to make a contribution towards the
upkeep of facilities that council does provide. It is not uncommon for
local government to have a policy in this particular area and something
council feel needs to be put in place. Council will not be unreasonable
in any area but it is fair that council have a policy on all council
buildings.
7. Mr Philip Ridyard, Rosevears – Rosevears Oval
Mr Ridyard supports the Rosevears Oval Community Group and
participates in cricket matches at the oval over the last three years.
Ladies use toilet facilities at a house nearby with the men having no
facilities available. Why the toilets were originally locked, probably
because they were falling to pieces - well why they were not replaced?
In addition to the casual use of the oval which includes the Diggers
Cricket Club, many cyclists travel from Launceston along Rosevears
Drive, who relieve themselves along Rosevears Drive. Along with the
long standing issue at Rosevears with the safety of pedestrians and
requests for additional street lighting. The oval could potentially be a
safe recreational area for the community with those people who are
currently walking along the drive could actually walk around the oval.
The Mayor thanked Mr Ridyard for his comments. The mayor advised
the cost of public toilets even a unisex toilet will cost in the vicinity of
over $100,000. Council will review the matter and report back to the
group.
8. Mr Rob Meldrum, Riverside - President Riverside Tennis Club
Mr Meldrum advises his Club understands council need to develop a
regional charging policy framework and hope council will take on board
the history, facilities where the land has been donated and constructed
by members of the club and dutifully maintained over a long period of
time and not adopt the one size fits all approach.
The Mayor thanked Mr Meldrum and advised council will discuss with
all groups and any issues will be discussed and worked out.
9. Miss Jo Ford, Legana
Why doesn’t Legana not have a Community Centre? As there are a
number of elderly people at Legana with no option to transport. Need
to think about the younger and older generations, Beaconsfield has a
skate park we need something for Legana.
The Mayor thanked Miss Ford and advised her there is a Community
Centre at Legana at the Memorial Hall. With the development occurring
in Legana a lot of work has been undertaken by council with quality
facilities for our residents. Council will be making provision for the
community for both sporting and recreational pursuits. The Mayor
further advised the Windsor Community Precinct is available for
Legana residents and only 10 minutes away. The Mayor looks forward
to the day when council can provide something suitable for all ages at
Legana.
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10. Mr Dominic Gould - Rosevears Oval Group
Mr Gould is a member of the Diggers Club supporting the Rosevears
Oval Group. Outgrown the ground at the Windsor Community Precinct,
so it would be great to have two grounds instead of one.
The Mayor thanked Mr Gould for his comments.
11. Mr Kerry Finch, MLC Member for Rosevears – Rosevears Oval
Group
Mr Finch’s electoral area covers West Tamar area. Mr Finch supports
the group and has been working with the Diggers Cricket Club for two
years to help solve their problem of a ground to play on. Council’s
Works Manager, David Gibbins has been working with the club to
support them.
The club’s dream is to go back to Rosevears which was the Diggers
Cricket Club. A lot of groups would make use of a centre developed
with toilets, children’s play area with the Diggers located back there
could be an opportunity to reinstall a community hall so the
development could be a fantastic community facility for the West
Tamar.
The Mayor thanked Mr Finch for his comments.
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Mayor, Barry Easther declared a pecuniary interest and left the meeting at 2.08pm.
The Deputy Mayor, Christina Holmdahl took the Chair.
Cr Watson left the meeting at 2.08pm.
29/12 GEN MAN 1 GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT: NOMINATION FOR POSITION OF
PRESIDENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF TASMANIA
(LGAT)
1) Introduction
The purpose of this report is for council to consider the nomination of Mayor
Barry Easther for the position of President, Local Government Association of
Tasmania.
2) Background
Correspondence was received from the Tasmanian Electoral Office
requesting nominations for the position of President of LGAT and also
membership of the General Management Committee for a two year period
from July 2012. Mayor Barry Easther currently holds the position of
President and has expressed interest in nominating for the again. As the
nominator, council must authorise the nominations.
Nominations must be received by the Tasmanian Electoral Office by 5.00 pm
on Wednesday 18 April 2012, therefore requiring council to authorise the
nomination at the 20 March meeting.
3) Strategic/Annual Plan/Council Policy
Not applicable.
4) Statutory Requirements
Not applicable.
5) Government Departments
The Tasmanian Electoral Office is responsible for holding the election.
6) Community Consultation
Not applicable.
7) Alternative Options
Council may authorise or not authorise the nomination.
8) Financial Impact
Not applicable.
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9) Officer’s Comments
Mayor Easther is currently the President of LGAT and automatically sits as a
director on the Board of the Australian Local Government Association and it
seems appropriate that he continues in this role.
Ian Pearce
GENERAL MANAGER
DECISION
Moved Cr Kearney seconded Cr Shegog that council authorise the
nomination of Mayor Barry Easther for the position of President of the Local
Government Association of Tasmania.
For: Crs Allen, Bracken, Holmdahl, Kaye, Kearney, Shegog & Woinarski.
Against: Nil.
CARRIED 7/0
Mayor, Barry Easther returned to the meeting at 2.10pm and resumed the
chair. Cr Watson returned to the meeting at 2.10pm.
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30/12 GEN MAN 2 GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT: WATER AND SEWERAGE REFORM
1) Introduction
The purpose of this report is to determine a formal council position on a
proposal to form a single water and sewerage corporation for the State.
2) Background
In September 2011 Mr Hampton advised all councils, at the LGAT general
meeting, that he was reviewing the setting up of the regional water and
sewerage corporations as a single statewide corporation. He had presented
a scenario that allowed all councils (owners) to be better off financially than
staying as regional corporations. Mr Hampton had engaged accounting firm
Deloitte to review the merger material and report on:
• The reasonableness of the savings forecast, and
• The reasonableness of the proposed equity split;
At the LGAT General Meeting on 16 November 2011, standing orders were
suspended so the merits of establishing a single water and sewerage
corporation could be debated. Mr Garcia advised the meeting that Mr
Hampton had conceded that the 1 July 2012 timeline would be very difficult
to achieve and that the Deloitte report would be available the next week. The
meeting passed the following resolution unanimously:
“that the matter be deferred pending the provision of an independent due
diligence report.”
Council received the Deloitte report on 22 November 2011 and the report
confirmed the reasonableness of the savings assumptions, and suggested
that savings could be greater than the $ 5m forecast.
After the release of the Deloitte report many councils approached the LGAT
requesting regional forums, seeking advice and a more detailed governance
document. The Water and Sewerage Working Group established at the
August General Meeting reconvened in December 2011 to develop a more
detailed document to assist council. This document was forwarded to council
in December 2011.
A LGAT regional forum was held at Windsor Community Precinct, Riverside
on 2 February 2012 and was attended by representatives of all eight
northern councils. Allan Garcia provided an overview of the December
document and the progress to date in the other two regions.
Council has discussed the matter of water and sewerage reform at
workshops held in November 2011 and January 2012.
3) Strategic/Annual Plan/Council Policy
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4) Statutory Requirements
The Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008 is the legislation that governs
the operation of water and sewerage service delivery in the State. The
changes being debated would require significant amendments to the Act.
5) Government Departments
Not applicable.
6) Community Consultation
Not applicable however there is growing support for water and sewerage
reform which is being led by the political parties, the press and local
communities.
7) Alternative Options
Council may authorise, not authorise or amend the recommendation.
8) Financial Impact
Financial savings that are perceived as a result of the setting up of a single
statewide corporation could see increased dividends paid to the owner
councils, reduced increases in water and sewerage charges to users of the
system or a combination of both.
9) Officer’s Comments
Both State political parties still support the creation of one Water and
Sewerage Corporation with the only difference being the Labor Party has left
the issue to Local Government to resolve, while the Liberal Party will make
the changes.
There are problems with the current legislation and operation of the
Corporations and these have been acknowledged by the Board and owner
councils. Such matters include:
• The relationship and communications between the corporation and the
councils through the Owners Representatives has not worked;
• The role of the State Government in the selection of the Board members
is seen as interference with no input by councils;
• Lack of council input into the corporations regarding future planning and
works;
• The requirement for the corporations to appear before Budget Estimates
Committee;
• The operation of Onstream which has now been absorbed into the three
corporations.
Local government needs to avoid the matter becoming a political issue at the
next election and need to manage the outcome rather than having it
imposed.
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The matter is to be discussed and voted on at the next general meeting of
LGAT to be held on 28 March 2012.
Ian Pearce
GENERAL MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION
That council supports moving to a single statewide water and sewerage
corporation subject to the agreed resolution of matters regarding the Board
selection, one vote per owner council, maintenance of employee numbers in
each region, priority dividend distribution being maintained until at least 13
November 2013 on a regional basis and future dividend (post priority
dividend distribution) distribution based on Miles Hampton equity distribution.
DECISION
Moved Cr Allen seconded Cr Woinarski that council supports moving to a
single statewide water and sewerage corporation subject to the agreed
resolution of matters regarding the Board selection, one vote per owner
council, maintenance of ratio of employee numbers in each region, priority
dividend distribution being maintained until at least 13 November 2013 on a
regional basis and future dividend (post priority dividend distribution)
distribution based on Miles Hampton equity distribution.
For: Crs Allen, Bracken, Easther, Holmdahl, Kaye, Kearney, Shegog,
Watson & Woinarski.
Against: Nil.
CARRIED 9/0
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31/12 CORP 1 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT: FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN
2012/13 TO 2016/17
1) Introduction
The purpose of this report is to consider the adoption of council’s Financial
Plan 2012/13 to 2016/17 (2013-2017).
2) Background
The Financial Plan (as attached) for 2013-2017 forms part of the
management of council’s finances. The Plan is adopted on a rolling basis, in
that it is reviewed on an annual basis. The Financial Plan 2013-2017 will
supersede the Financial Plan 2012-2016 completed in 2011.
3) Strategic/Annual Plan/Council Policy
One of the program objectives of The Strategic Plan 2009-2014 is to ‘provide
sustainable and responsible financial management of the community’s
resources. The Financial Plan forms part of the strategy to achieve these
outcomes.
4) Statutory Requirements
The Local Government Act 1993 requires the preparation of a strategic plan.
Council’s adopted strategic plan includes the preparation of a five-year
financial plan.
5) Government Departments
Not applicable.
6) Community Consultation
The strategic plan was put out to community consultation, and includes a
strategy of reviewing the rolling five-year financial plan.
7) Alternative Options
Council may adopt the Financial Plan as is, or further amend the plan as
required.
8) Financial Impact
The main financial impacts:
• The completion of Ben Lomond Water priority dividends will see a
reduction in projected dividends leading to upward rating pressures to
maintain underlying operational surpluses.
• Elimination of debt by the end of the planning period.
• The plan supports ongoing financial sustainability and long-term funding
for the renewal of council infrastructure.
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9) Officer’s Comments
The Financial Plan has been reviewed by the Finance & Economic
Development Unit and presented to a council workshop. The Finance &
Economic Development Unit recommends the Plan for adoption.
Jason Barker
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
DECISION
Moved Cr Watson seconded Cr Kaye that council adopts the Financial Plan
2013-2017.
For: Crs Allen, Bracken, Easther, Holmdahl, Kaye, Kearney, Shegog,
Watson & Woinarski.
Against: Nil.
CARRIED 9/0
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32/12 COM 1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT: REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL’S SUPPORT FOR THE CYCLING CODE OF CONDUCT
BROCHURE
1) Introduction
The purpose of this report is for council to consider the merits of endorsing a
Cycling Code of Conduct created by Cycling Tasmania (refer Attachment A).
2) Background
The West Tamar Community Road Safety Partnership (WTCRSP) Action
Plan 2012 has identified “Sharing the Road” as one of its key priorities. The
target group for this priority are cyclists, drivers, older drivers and
pedestrians. Membership of WTCRSP includes representation from TBUG
(Tasmanian Bicycle Users Group). TBUG in conjunction with Cycling
Tasmania have developed a “Code of Conduct for Cyclists.” The aim of the
code is to clarify road rules for both bunch and individual riders and to create
some peer pressure to make sure riders, particularly bunches, do not get
into conflict with drivers and residents.
The following points should also be noted:
• Project is funded by RACT and Dept of Sport & Recreation.
• Code will be endorsed by DIER (Dept of Infrastructure Energy &
Resources) and Tasmania Police.
• Louise Padgett (nee Yaxley) will endorse the code as an ambassador
for the Amy Gillett Foundation.
• Distribution: Statewide
3) Strategic/Annual Plan/Council Policy
According to council’s strategic plan 2009 - 2014 one of the key areas is
community and its goal is: An engaged community where partnerships are
established, needs identified and council assists in achieving sustainable
outcomes.
With regard to this goal two objectives relate to improving road users’ and
specifically cycling safety:
1.3 Enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of the community.
1.4 To enhance and increase opportunities for recreational activities
and encourage participation.
4) Statutory Requirements
Traffic (Road Rules) Regulations 1999.
5) Government Departments
The following State Government departments have an interest in cycling
issues.
• DIER (Dept of Infrastructure, Energy & Resources)
• Dept of Sport & Recreation
• Tasmania Police
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WTCRSP is a community committee and its membership is supportive of the
Cycling Code of Conduct.
7) Financial Impact
Not applicable.
8) Alternative Options
Council may or may not agree to endorse the Cycling Code of Conduct
brochure.
9) Risk Assessment
Risk: Inaccuracy of information presented in the brochure. Likelihood: low.
Consequence: low.
10) Asset Management
Not applicable.
11) Officer’s Comments
This matter was considered by council’s Community Development & Human
Issues Unit which recommends that council endorse Cycling Tasmania’s
Code of Conduct for Cyclists by providing council logo for inclusion on the
code’s brochure.
Ixa de Haan
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
DECISION
Moved Cr Shegog seconded Cr Holmdahl that council endorse Cycling
Tasmania’s Code of Conduct for Cyclists and provides the council logo for
inclusion on the Code’s brochure.
For: Crs Allen, Bracken, Easther, Holmdahl, Kaye, Kearney, Shegog,
Watson & Woinarski.
Against: Nil.
CARRIED 9/0
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33/12 COM 2 RECREATION OFFICER’S REPORT: THE ADOPTION OF A PRICING
POLICY FOR WEST TAMAR COUNCIL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
1) Introduction
The purpose of this report is for council to consider that a pricing policy
needs to be adopted providing for equity and transparency in permanent
recreational facility hiring procedures.
2) Background
A cost-based pricing policy allows council, in conjunction with a licensing
document, to provide facilities for permanent user groups while clearly
defining the roles and responsibilities of both parties entering such
agreements. At present council does not possess a pricing policy that
ensures equity and fairness in charges across facilities and to all permanent
user groups. As a result there is a wide range of fees that are currently paid
by clubs/groups that occupy buildings located on council controlled land.
Why should there be a pricing policy? Council needs to demonstrate to
the community that it prioritises the values of fairness and equity. The
adoption of a pricing policy sets in place the framework for all user groups to
be treated fairly and in a manner similar to all other groups within this
municipality. The policy provides clear direction and allows for current and
future decisions regarding council business to yield consistent results.
Council does not currently have a policy that ensures groups are charged
equally based upon the facility provided and usage needs.
A cost-based pricing policy derives its fees from some or all components
of the cost of provision. Depending on the level of agreement, groups would
be charged a proportioned annual fee based upon maintenance costs
excluding building depreciation and capital works. This format empowers the
user as they can reduce their annual fee by investing further in the
maintenance process. As the level of maintenance service provision by
groups/clubs increases there is a resultant decrease in the cost recovery
undertaken by council.
Facility Banding: A cost-based policy aims to recover part of the annual
expenditure required to maintain recreational facilities. Through establishing
the total annual costs (to council) for each building it is possible to categorise
each facility into cost structure bands. These bands would contain other
facilities that possess similar cost profiles and thus the user groups would be
charged the same fees for the same type building. As the level of
maintenance responsibility changes over time for any given recreational
building there is a resultant movement up or down a band hierarchy. Council
would then be able to reassess its pricing structure simply by examining the
fees that are applied to each band rather than to each individual building or
group/club involved.
3) Strategic/Annual Plan/Council Policy
This proposal complies with several areas of Council’s Strategic Plan
2009-2014. Specifically, it addresses Objective 1.4 as it enhances the
quality of recreational activities through increased facility standards.
Strategic attainment of this objective is derived through prioritising projects
and by developing a shared approach to building utilisation. Similarly, it
satisfies Objective 4.1 as the ongoing maintenance of quality infrastructure
is a result of this policies adoption through involved user investment.
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A pricing policy would assist council in achieving several outcomes of its
Recreational Plan (2002) including Primary Outcome 3 (evaluating
expenditure and key priorities) and Secondary Outcome 4 (Improved
management & programming of current facilities).
The West Tamar Council 5 Year Financial Plan also states that Council
continues to implement a user pay system which acknowledges that certain
services may or may not be consumed by ratepayers or residents. Currently,
there are user groups that do not pay directly for the utilisation of recreational
facilities within the municipality.
The construction of this policy would be done in consultation with community
groups but does not sit within an Act. The principles of fairness, equity, and
transparency will dictate council’s actions moving forward.
4) Statutory Requirements
Not applicable.
5) Government Departments
Not Applicable.
6) Community Consultation
All concerned sports clubs, groups, and community organisations have been
notified in writing of council’s intent to consider the adoption of a new pricing
policy. As this is just the first step in the formulation of this policy community
involvement has been low. However, if this process moves forward
consultation will be undertaken before any fees schedule is set. A pricing
policy will only be successful if it is established through collaboration
between council and the community.
7) Financial Impact
It is probable that the adoption of a cost based policy will impact clubs both
negatively and positively depending on the exact formulae applied and the
current agreement in place. The implementation of a pricing strategy could
increase yearly rental revenue to council as there are currently groups/clubs
that underpay for the recreational facilities they occupy when compared to
other users within the municipality. This proposed policy will link the total
annual maintenance cost of these buildings with user group responsibility
providing for a partnered approach to facility condition.
8) Alternative Options
I. A cost based policy with exclusions - Council may decide to adopt a
cost-based policy that is not applied uniformly but rather contains a
subset that operates outside of the policy. A clearly defined criteria
would need to be applied to determine group suitability for this subset.
II. An alternate model pricing policy - It may be decided to explore a
different policy that utilises one of the other three popular models (no or
nominal fees, going rate, or equity fairness and ability to pay).
III. Remain using the current system - There are some historical
understandings that exist within the municipality dictating fees applied
to permanent recreational facility hirers. While there appears to be no
clear criteria for establishing these fees it may be decided to just apply
the existing schedule of fees to the incoming licence agreements.
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Incontrovertibly, change provides for anxiety with consultation deemed as
crucial to new policy acceptance. Any change in financial circumstances
can be deemed risky for small clubs and not for profit organisations. While it
is apparent that a cost-based policy could actually see annual fees decrease
for some users it should also be considered that fees may concurrently
increase for others. There exists some risk that recreational facility
utilisation may be effected by changes to the pricing structure and that
clubs/groups may seek out less expensive alternatives.
10) Asset Management
The adoption of a pricing policy is part of the new lease/licensing process
that will see council and permanent hirers of council recreational facilities
enter into long term legal agreements. Formal agreements such as these
will solve any misunderstanding that surrounds the ownership of these
facilities while clearly delineating the roles and responsibilities of all partied
involved. Council currently participates in maintenance on all of these
structures although to a wide ranging extent. The suggestion in a cost-based
policy is that council’s involvement in maintenance of these facilities will be
reflected in the annual fees charged to user groups. Council will still maintain
the same interest in facility condition that it does presently with regard to
preserving building standards and identified OH&S issues.
11) Officer’s Comments
The matter of a cost-based pricing policy has been tabled with the West
Tamar Council’s Recreational Development Unit and received in-principle
support.
It is understood that there exists the possibility that some clubs may be
impacted financially through the adoption of such a policy. However, the
point of equity needs to be carefully considered before determining that any
such impact is unfair. Presently there is no system that ensures all groups
receive equal treatment when it comes to permanent hire of council
recreational facilities. Given the current financial climate it is seems timely to
review historical understandings between clubs/users and council thus
determining their relevance.
While the exact fees that result from a pricing policy could be determined
after consultation with those groups involved it seems imperative that all
groups/clubs should be treated fairly and equally.
Kendall Rixon
RECREATION OFFICER
DECISION
Moved Cr Bracken seconded Cr Woinarski that council adopts a cost-based
pricing policy to be applied uniformly to all permanent hirers of West Tamar
Council facilities and proceed to develop a cost/fee matrix.
For: Crs Allen, Bracken, Easther, Holmdahl, Kaye, Kearney, Shegog,
Watson & Woinarski.
Against: Nil.
CARRIED 9/0
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34/12 COM 3 COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER’S REPORT: SPECIAL EVENTS –
AUSTRALIA DAY FUNCTION 2013
1) Introduction
The purpose of this report is for council to consider the format of its Australia
Day event/s in 2013. As the Australia Day event is classified as a Special
Event the matter must be resolved by council.
2) Background
At its meeting held on 19 July 2011 council resolved to:
1. Hold its 2012 Australia Day event at the Windsor Community
Precinct Health & Wellbeing Centre, Riverside in the form of a formal
ceremony with morning tea; and
2. Transport be offered to guests travelling from the north
3. Funding be offered to community groups wishing to conduct their
own Australia Day events.
4. Review the matter in March 2012
Australia Day in the West Tamar – 26 January 2012
Council was fortunate in obtaining a grant of $2750 (incl GST) from the
Department of Premier & Cabinet’s Australia Day Program. This allowed
council to hold its civic function and offer grants of up to $2,500 to
community groups to hold an Australia Day event in the West Tamar.
This resulted in:
• Riverside Lions Club holding an outdoor community breakfast at the
Windsor Community Precinct. This was attended by 300 people and was
well received.
• West Tamar Lions Club held a Family Fun Day at Greens Beach. They
catered for approximately 700 people enjoyed the free sausage sizzle
plus drinks with many more participating in the beach activities.
• The civic function at the Windsor Community Precinct Health &
Wellbeing Centre included the citizenship ceremony, Australia Day
awards, a guest speaker and entertainment. It was a poignant event that
went very smoothly and was appreciated by all that attended.
Given the feedback from the community and the Lions Clubs, council can
consider that the combination of the 3 elements resulted in a successful
Australia Day. Of course good weather was a contributor to the success of
the day.
Both the Riverside Lions Club and the West Tamar Lions Club are keen to
hold similar events in 2013.
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3) Strategic/Annual Plan/Council Policy
Council’s Strategic Plan states that it should:
Foster and support the development of a community with a strong
sense of ownership of its area.
Council’s Policy Manual states:
1.08 SPECIAL EVENTS
The location of the following special events are endorsed by council:
ANZAC Day
Australia Day
Australian Three Peaks Race
Beaconsfield
Venue determined by council each year
Beauty Point
4) Statutory Requirements
Not applicable.
5) Government Departments
Australia Day Council.
6) Community Consultation
The community has not been formally consulted on this matter.
7) Financial Impact
Council’s net expenditure for the 2012 Australia Day events was
approximately $5,500. This includes the DPAC grant of $2,500 which may or
may not be available next year.
8) Alternative Options
Council has various options open to it.
Civic Function
• Hold its civic function the Windsor Community Precinct Health &
Wellbeing Centre
Or
• Hold the civic function at another venue in the West Tamar
Other Australia Day events
• Offer funding to community groups to hold an Australia Day event
OR
• Offer the Riverside Lions Club and the West Tamar Lions Club
funding to hold an Australia Day event at Riverside and Greens
Beach respectively
OR
• Not offer funding to community groups
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9) Risk Assessment
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All council events are assessed for risk.
10) Asset Management
Not applicable.
11) Officer’s Comments
The Community Development & Human Issues Unit reported that it was
pleased with this year’s events.
The Mayor was also pleased with the events and suggested that the format
for 2013 be the same as this year.
Jannie Turner
COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION
For council decision.
DECISION
Moved Cr Shegog seconded Cr Holmdahl that council:
1. Hold its 2013 Australia Day event at the Windsor Community Precinct
Health & Wellbeing Centre, Riverside in the form of a formal ceremony
with morning tea; and
2. Transport be offered to guests travelling from the north
3. Funding be offered to community groups wishing to conduct their own
Australia Day events on behalf of council
For: Crs Allen, Bracken, Easther, Holmdahl, Kaye, Kearney, Shegog,
Watson & Woinarski.
Against: Nil.
CARRIED 9/0
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20 March 2012
35/12 INFRA 1 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES MANAGER’S REPORT: TENDERS FOR
BROOKLYN ST, BEACONSFIELD, KERBING & WIDENING CONTRACT
WTC 2012/05
1) Introduction
The purpose of this report is to consider the tenders received for the kerbing,
widening and drainage of Brooklyn Street between Payne Lane and Trent
Street, Beaconsfield.
2) Background
Brooklyn Street is an existing unsealed gravel road that provides access to 7
houses on one side. The existing width of the road varies from as narrow as
3.0 m up to around 5.0 m. The proposed works will widen the road to 5.0 m
with a sealed pavement.
There have been complaints in the past from residents regarding stormwater
running off the road onto their property. Kerbing will be provided on one side
of the road to collect overland stormwater for piping into an extended
system.
Tenders were advertised for this project; 6 contractors submitted tenders
and are as listed below, all prices GST inclusive.
• J & JM Williams $119,804 conforming
• BPS Engineering $125,027 conforming
• Crossroads Civil Contracting $126,557 conforming
• Hardings Hotmix $130,207 conforming
• Smartsite $131,975 conforming
• Broxburn $131,975 conforming
• Smartsite $145,975 alternative
3) Strategic/Annual Plan
The proposed upgrade works are part of the approved Capital Works
Program for the 2010/11 financial year.
4) Statutory Requirements
Tenders have been invited as required by section 333A of the Local
Government Act, and in accordance with Statutory Rule 64 of 2005. As bids
exceed $100,000 the decision to award is brought to council.
5) Government Departments
Not applicable.
6) Community Consultation
Not applicable.
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7) Financial Impact
An amount of $127,000 for urban roads and $38,000 for stormwater was set
aside in this financial year’s capital works budget, providing a total of
$165,000 to undertake the works. This is more than sufficient to cover the
construction cost plus survey, design and supervision.
8) Alternative Options
Council is not bound to accept the lowest priced tender and may accept any
tender which it considers to be the most advantageous.
Alternative options are:
• Award the contract to the lowest price tenderer.
• Accept one of the higher priced tenders.
• Not accept a tender.
9) Risk Management
There are two main areas of risk to council:
1) Risk to road users.
The risk to road users will be reduced by the proposed works due to:
- Increased road width and sealed surface
- Piping of the open drain.
2) Contract risk to council.
The risk to council from action of the Contractor or failure of the
contract has been minimised by the following actions:
- The contractor is an established civil contractor who has
successfully completed many similar projects for Council.
- The suppliers listed in the tender submission are recognised
businesses who have supplied similar products to council
contractors in the past.
- The contractor is required to provide full insurance details prior to
starting work on the contract.
- The contractor is required to install traffic management installed
in accordance with the DIER Code of Practice for Traffic
Management as specified in the Contract Documents.
10) Asset Management
The upgrade of the stormwater network will control the extensive amount of
overflow that is current running down the road surface and flooding out some
of the private property in the street. The widening and sealing will improve
the level of service and reduce maintenance requirements.
11) Officer’s Comments
The three lowest tenderers are known to council and are civil contractors
experienced in this type of work.
The lowest priced tender received was submitted by J & JM Williams, a
contractor who has satisfactorily completed similar construction projects for
Council. Williams proposes to commence construction in May 2012 with a
construction period of 4 weeks.
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The next lowest price is from BPS with the only advantage being an earlier
proposed start date which is not considered sufficient advantage to warrant
the extra cost.
There is no financial, quality of work or timing advantage in accepting any of
the other higher priced tenders.
Mario Ehlich
ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
DECISION
Moved Cr Holmdahl seconded Cr Woinarski that council accept the tender
submitted by J & JM Williams for the sum of $119,804.50 (inclusive of GST)
for the kerbing, widening and drainage of Brooklyn Street, Beaconsfield as
detailed in Contract WTC 2012/05.
For: Crs Allen, Bracken, Easther, Holmdahl, Kaye, Kearney, Shegog,
Watson & Woinarski.
Against: Nil.
CARRIED 9/0
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20 March 2012
36/12 CNCL 1 NOTICE OF MOTION - CR JOY ALLEN: BEACONSFIELD IMPROVEMENT
COMMITTEE TOWNSCAPE PLAN
1) Motion
That council gives permission for the Beaconsfield Improvement Committee
to move Stage 4 of the Beaconsfield townscape plan to Stage 1, to advertise
tenders for the project and provide the relevant funds in the 2012/2013
budget.
2) Background
Stage 4 of the plan is the development of a paved courtyard area in Jubilee
Park which includes planting, paving, an imitation waterwheel and a
backdrop depicting the Grubb Shaft building. The committee would like this
stage of the plan brought forward for two reasons. One is that council has
removed the large tree in Jubilee Park which provides a good opportunity to
develop this area. The second is that committee members are currently
pursuing a quote from Aurora to look at changing the overhead power in
West St to underground power. If viable, this needs to be done before other
works can be achieved along the main street. If this is an option for the
committee it needs to be done now as when the Beaconsfield Gold Mine
closes there is the opportunity to look at the underground power cable
running along Weld St towards the Batman Bridge turnoff.
The Beaconsfield Improvement Committee is an external committee of
council and Crs Holmdahl and I are council representative on this
committee, I am currently the chair of this committee.
The Beaconsfield Improvement Committee was formed in April 2006
following the Beaconsfield Mine Rockfall incident. The West Tamar
Community Recovery Sub-committee identified that the Beaconsfield
community would benefit by substantial improvements to Beaconsfield.
These improvements were to assist in the community recovery process and
improve the experience for visitors by encouraging people to stop and spend
time in Beaconsfield.
The committee was formed in September 2006. The purpose of the
committee is to provide direction and a whole of community approach to the
improvement of Beaconsfield. Its mission is Renewing Beaconsfield into the
future.
The committees’ outcomes are:
• To inspire and empower the local community to develop a shared
vision for Beaconsfield;
• To develop a main street program that aligns with civic pride and
heritage values;
• Through identified improvements encourage investment and job
creation in Beaconsfield and environs;
• Enhance the town/precinct to become a catalyst for tourism and
economic growth.
The committee’s strategic plan was ratified by council in 2007.
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Since its formation the committee had a concept plan drawn up by Kirby
Brown funded through grants. In 2009 it was decided that this concept plan
could not be implemented as it was not suitable for Beaconsfield -
implementation of this plan was difficult as it was identified that utilities ran
along the main street (Weld Street) under the nature strip and made it
difficult implementing the plantings as suggested in the plan. It was also
identified that other aspects of the plan did not meet the approval of DIER.
Late last year a new plan was drawn up by Michael Hicks. This plan was
developed engaging council staff and the committee.
This committee has no funds and works under the Community Development
Unit. As stated this committee was formed in 2006 and during that time has
had numerous meeting and had a wide variety of community representatives
sit on the committee. During the five years of formation little has been done
to meet the objectives of the committee. This has caused many of the
community representatives to leave the committee due to its lack of meeting
its objectives.
In the past twelve months the committee has developed a workable
landscape/townscape plan; placed planter boxes and seating in the main
street and held a successful community Christmas party. These projects,
although only small, have renewed the interest of the community. Projects
have been funded from council’s town development and events budget.
3) Strategic/Annual Plan
A goal from council’s strategic plan is: an engaged community where
partnerships are established, needs are identified and Council assists in
achieving sustainable outcomes.
The objective being: To foster and support the development of a community
with a strong sense of ownership of its areas.
An objective of council’s annual plan is to provide development in the West
Tamar by supporting township plans as required.
4) Statutory requirements
Not applicable
5) Government Departments
Works in the main street requires consultation with DIER.
require a quote from Aurora.
Power lines
6) Community Consultation
The committee was formed by the community after a public meeting and
workshop.
The newly developed landscape plan was advertised and put on display for
community comment and is still on display in Council’s Beaconsfield Office.
Residents of Beaconsfield are now excited to see a plan developed and
beautification work starting in the community.
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The BIC consists of 9 community members of whom 3 have business
interests in the town plus our 2 council representatives and the Community
Development Officer.
7) Alternative Options
Council may agree or disagree to the request.
8) Financial Impact
This project would require funding from the 2012/2013 budget.
9) Officer’s Comments
The cost of stage 4 of the Beaconsfield Townscape Plan is unknown at this
time and also council has previously made decisions not to pre-commit
future budget expenditures. However, once the quotation is received from
Aurora by the committee the councillors on the committee could include this
item in the preliminary capital works suggestions to the Senior Accountant
(Wish List).
Council would then review the item as part of the 2012/2013 budget
deliberations.
Ian Pearce
GENERAL MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION
For council decision.
DECISION
Moved Cr Allen seconded Cr Holmdahl that council agrees to move Stage 4
of the Beaconsfield townscape plan to Stage 1 and seek costings to be
considered for inclusion in the 2012/2013 budget.
For: Crs Allen, Bracken, Easther, Holmdahl, Kaye, Kearney, Shegog,
Watson & Woinarski.
Against: Nil.
CARRIED 9/0
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The Deputy Mayor, Christina Holmdahl took the chair at 2.45pm.
20 March 2012
37/12 CNCL 2 NOTICE OF MOTION – CR EASTHER: CUTS TO CHILD HEALTH
NURSES
1) Motion
That council write to the Minister for Health, the Honourable Michelle
O'Bryne MP requesting her to reassure the Tasmanian community and
council that the Tasmanian Child Health and Parenting Services will remain
unchanged as a universal service, accessible to all Tasmanian parents with
children between the ages of zero and five, regardless of their socio
economic status or location.
2) Background
The following email was received asking council to request a reassurance
from the Minister for Health that the Tasmanian Child Health and Parenting
Services be maintained throughout the State.
From: Eve and David [mailto:dave.and.evieg@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, 8 March 2012 4:42 PM
To: barry.easther1@bigpond.com
Subject: Cuts to Child Health Nurses
Dear Councillor Barry Easther, Mayor of West Tamar Council,
I write today as a member of your community and a mother. My husband
David and I gave birth to a little girl 'Amy" on the 14 December 2011.
You would be aware as a parent that when you become parent the
government currently provides parents access to the Child Health Parenting
Service. As outlined on the DHHS website the service offers the below...
Child Health and Parenting Service provides opportunities for new families to
network with other services within the community.
Local Child and Family Health Nurses offer child health and development
checks at the following recommended ages: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 4
months, 8 months, 12 months, 18 months, 3 1/2 years. There is also a
medical check at 6 weeks and a vision and hearing check in the Prep year of
school.
These checks appear in the 'blue book' which is given to new parents at the
birth of their child.
The checks are important as babies grow rapidly and minor difficulties can
become serious health or developmental problems if left.
Child and Family Health Nurses offer parent information on many topics
including: child health and development, practical parenting tips, nutrition,
breastfeeding, sleep and settling, communication, play and safety, nutrition,
oral health, post natal depression, fathering, balancing work and family life,
play, injury prevention, SIDS and immunisation.
I write to you with serious concern, as part of the review of the Tasmanian
Health Budget, the State Government is proposing to reduce these services
and only offer this service to vulnerable and marginalised families. All other
parents within the community will need to go to their GP.
I can't describe in words how devastated I would be if this service becomes
unavailable to me and other parents. This service has been a major factor in
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me being about to survive the arrival of a newborn. No reading or advice can
prepare you for the birth of baby, and without the support of the clinic nurses
I would not have a healthy thriving baby like I do. They have provided me
with not only advice on the development of my baby but provided me with
advice on how to cope with a newborn. This service has been provided to
mother's for the past 95 years, even my mother and grandmother
remembers visiting a child health nurse
.
There are many reasons why this service should stay, these are just a few:
• It is not just the vulnerable and marginalised families that need support,
advice and help - every parent needs access to this service.
• There will be significant increases in Post Natal Depression as without
these nurses to spot the early signs there will be mum's in serious
trouble of developing this condition. This will place a significant burden
on our already under pressure health system.
• GP's are not equipped with the necessary equipment to provide
assessments or may not chose to provide this service to mothers. There
is currently a shortage of GP in Tasmania, re-directing parents to GPs
will put added pressure of the health system with many parents then
taking children to the LGH.
• There will be many babies that don't go to GP clinics, which could result
in a number of illnesses/problems that will be missed. Early detection of
some illnesses can easily be managed, if missed they will then place the
burden on our already under pressure hospitals.
• There will be a significant increase in bottle fed babies and not breast
feed babies, as these clinic nurses promote breastfeeding and provide
advice to help mother's successfully feed their babies. Some mothers
would give up easily, without the support from these nurses."
• In a recent survey of more than 1000 Australian Women surveyed, 87
per cent said rearing kids made them feel isolated. It is not just the
vulnerable and marginalised that can feel isolated when a newborn
arrives. Sleep deprivation, feeding issues and an unsettled baby can be
isolating issues for all parents.
I could continue to go on with many other reasons to why this service should
stay. It is a hard issue for parents to lobby about, as they are a group of
people that have little time available to dedicate to fighting for this cause.
I understand that the State Government needs to make cuts to the budgets,
but not to this service. This is a front line service that is extremely valuable to
the community. The Minister for Health is a mother herself and would have
used this service and would know how valuable this is to parent's and
babies.
I feel very strongly about this issue and have written to Minister Michelle
O'Bryne (unfortunately no response to date), I have spoken with the Shadow
Minister for Health, Jeremy Rockliff and also Liberal MP Peter Gutwein. I
liaised with Alison Andrews from the Examiner who was able to run a front
page story about the issue. I have written letters to the Editor and am
assisting the Child Health Association of Tasmania to gather signatures for
their petition they will be presenting to parliament in April.
As a representative of our community and a parent, I highly encourage you
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West Tamar Council requests the Minister for Health, the Honourable
Michelle O'Bryne MP to reassure Council that the Tasmanian Child Health
and Parenting Services will remain unchanged as a universal service,
accessible to all Tasmanian parents with children between the ages of zero
and five, regardless of their socio economic status or location.
The West Tamar Council within your new developed Windsor Park Precinct
houses a Community Health Nurse along with locations at Beaconsfield
and Exeter. Reducing this service to your community members will be
detrimental to the health and development of children with the West Tamar
Community and will be a loss of a valuable service that Council can be
associated with.
I would be more than happy to come to Council and speak to this motion.
Thank you Mayor for your time, I look forward to hearing from you and if you
will be able to assist.
Warm regards,
Eve Gibbons
18 Glencoe Avenue
Trevallyn, TAS
The above email is self explanatory and provides reasons on why the
service should continue to be provided by the State.
Barry Easther
COUNCILLOR
Officer’s Comments
The Tasmanian Child Health and Parenting Services located at the Windsor
Community Precinct is currently well patronised.
Ian Pearce
GENERAL MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION
For council decision.
DECISION
Moved Cr Easther seconded Cr Allen that council write to the Minister for
Health, the Honourable Michelle O'Bryne MP requesting her to reassure the
Tasmanian community and council that the Tasmanian Child Health and
Parenting Services will remain unchanged as a universal service, accessible
to all Tasmanian parents with children between the ages of zero and five,
regardless of their socio economic status or location.
For: Crs Allen, Bracken, Easther, Holmdahl, Kaye, Kearney, Shegog,
Watson & Woinarski.
Against: Nil.
CARRIED 9/0
Mayor, Barry Easther resumed the chair at 2.55pm.
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Cr Allen left the meeting at 3.00pm and returned at 3.03pm.
38/12 MEETING CLOSURE
Moved Cr Woinarski seconded Cr Allen that, pursuant to Section 15(1) of the
Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005, council close
the meeting to the public.
This motion requires an absolute majority.
For: Crs Allen, Bracken, Easther, Holmdahl, Kaye, Kearney, Shegog,
Watson & Woinarski.
Against: Nil.
CARRIED 9/0
ITEMS FOR THE CLOSED SECTION OF THE MEETING:
Confidential Minutes – 21 February 2012
Con 1 -
Council as landowner to agree to an application
being made on council owned land
Meeting closed at 3.16pm.
Cr Barry Easther OAM
MAYOR
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