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Ordinary Council Meeting – Agenda 16 February 2009
All requests to name parks, reserves and buildings shall be assessed by the Manager
Community Services against the following criteria, which are to be addressed by the
applicant:
• The person is to be considered worthy of an honour. Applications to honour living
persons will not be considered.
• The person being honoured must have made a significant contribution to the local
community through education, representation on local/state government, voluntary
input, association with local sporting clubs or through business. A significant
contribution could include:
Two or more full terms of office on the Shire of Roebourne Council or as a State or
Federal Member representing the Shire.
Twenty or more years association with a local community group, such as Scouts,
Apex, Rotary, School P&C etc.
With regards to the naming of buildings the person being honoured must have been
instrumental in the development of the building.
• The person is to have resided within the township of that park, reserve or building.
• Proposals to name parks, reserves or buildings must include evidence of community
support, where applicable, including facility users and the family of the person being
honoured.
Public comment was sought via an advertisement in the Pilbara News on the 3 rd December
2008, notices in public libraries and the Shires web site calling for submissions in support
or otherwise to the proposal. Additionally letters and a brief biography of Mr Kevin Richards
achievements and commitment to the region, was sent to property owners and occupiers in
the streets immediately adjacent to the Millars Well Oval, as well as letters to all sporting
and community groups who used the oval and its facilities in 2008. Refer to attached list
outlining Mr Kevin Richards community involvement and achievement.
The Shire received two submissions of support for the proposal, one being from the
Karratha Football & Sporting Club and one from the owner of a property in Gawthorne
Drive. There were no submissions received against the proposal.
In accordance Council Policy, Officers are required to assess all applications and make a
recommendation to Council for their consideration, with due consideration being given to
assessment against criteria, community support, costs and marketability of the proposal.
Issues
Council officers are of the opinion that the proposal to rename Millars Well Oval the Kevin
Richards Memorial Oval is justified considering Mr Richards long standing involvement with
the Karratha Football and Sporting Club, the principal user of Millars Well Oval and Mr
Richards outstanding service to the community that included time as Shire President.
Additionally Council Staff believe that the likely cost to rename the Oval is nominal and not
likely to require an additional budget to that set aside for sign maintenance. Approval to
move forward with the proposal was obtained from Mrs Beverley Richards.
Should Council agree to rename the Oval it is required to seek approval from the
Geographic Names Committee who provide final approval of applications where it is a
feature name for a reserve or park, exceeding 1ha.
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