Minutes of the Ordinary Monthly Meeting of Lockhart … · Following a call to arms by the Museum Committee, requesting assistance from the community to help with moving exhibits

BUSINESS PAPER

of the Ordinary Meeting

Held 14 October 2014

The Prayer

We humbly beseech Thee to vouchsafe Thy blessings on this Council. Direct and prosper our deliberations to the glory and welfare

of the people of this Shire and throughout our country. Amen

The Council’s Charter

A council has the following charter:

- to provide directly or on behalf of other levels of government after due consultation, adequate, equitable and appropriate services and facilities for the community and to ensure that those services and facilities are managed efficiently and effectively

- to exercise community leadership

- to exercise its functions in a manner that is consistent with and actively promotes the principles of cultural diversity

- to promote and to provide and plan for the needs of children

- to properly manage, develop, protect, restore, enhance and conserve the environment of the area for which it is responsible, in a manner that is consistent with and promotes the principles of ecologically sustainable development

- to have regard to the long term and cumulative effects of its decisions

- to bear in mind that it is the custodian and trustee of public assets and to effectively account for and manage the assets for which it is responsible

- to facilitate the involvement of councillors, members of the public, users of facilities and services and council staff in the development, improvement and co-ordination of local government

- to raise funds for local purposes by the fair imposition of rates, charges and fees, by income earned from investments and, when appropriate, by borrowings and grants

- to keep the local community and the State government (and through it, the wider community) informed about its activities

- to ensure that, in the exercise of its regulatory functions, it acts consistently and without bias, particularly where an activity of the council is affected

- to be a responsible employer.

(Section 8(1) Local Government Act, 1993)

File Ref: RS:LA-C70-005 O:\2014-15\General Manager\C70-005 Council Committees General\Business Paper\October 2014\October 2014 Business Papers.doc 9 October 2014 The Mayor & Members Lockhart Shire Council 65 Green Street LOCKHART NSW 2656 Dear Councillors

I wish to advise that the Ordinary Monthly Meeting of Lockhart Shire Council will be held at the Council Chambers, Green Street, Lockhart on Tuesday 14 October 2014 commencing at 5.00pm.

Reports are appended for your consideration.

BUSINESS: Opening with a Prayer Apologies Confirmation of Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting 15 September 2014 Leave of Absence Declarations of Pecuniary & Non-Pecuniary Interest Mayoral Minute/Report Urgent Matters Notice of Motion Committee Reports Status Report/Précis of Correspondence Issued Staff Reports

- General Manager - Director Corporate and Community Services - Director Engineering and Environmental Services

Delegates Reports Questions & Statements Consideration of Business in Closed Session Yours faithfully

Rod Shaw GENERAL MANAGER

Lockhart Shire Council Ordinary Meeting – 14 October 2014

Mayoral Minute

Nil.

Urgent Matters

Nil.

Notice of Motion 1. OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OOSHC) (E10-005)

Cr Driscoll gives Notice that at the Council meeting to be held on 14 October 2014 she will be moving the following: That a committee be established to investigate the feasibility of OOSHC to be established within the shire. The committee would visit the Tumbarumba centre and question the shire personnel on how it is run and if it is a viable entity. One of the committee be the General Manager and the others by expressing their interest. Background Following a recent The Rock Progress Association meeting and a question from a new member enquiring if before and after school care was available for families in the shire, in particular The Rock, an investigation into Out of School Hours Care (OOSHC) resulted in a number of sites found, Tumbarumba being one. The centre is called Tumboosh and is run by the council. Attachment 1. Notice of Motion from Cr Gail Driscoll regarding Out of School Hours Care (OOSHC),

received 7 October 2014.

This is page 4 of the Business Paper of the Ordinary Monthly Meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council held in the Council Chambers, Green Street, Lockhart – 14 October 2014.

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Attachment 1. - Notice of Motion from Cr Driscoll - Received 7 October 2014.


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Committee Reports

1. MINUTES OF THE TOURISM/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING (T26-005) MINUTES OF THE TOURISM/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF LOCKHART SHIRE COUNCIL HELD AT PLEASANT HILLS HALL, PLEASANT HILLS ON 1 OCTOBER 2014 COMMENCING AT 6.40PM. PRESENT Councillor Derek Douglas, Ms Sandra Johnstone, Mrs Myra Jenkyn, Ms Justine Isherwood, Mr Colin Wiese, Mr Greg Smith, Mr Ian McGee, Tourism/Economic Development Officer (Jennifer Connor). APOLOGIES Councillor G Driscoll, Mrs Raeleen Pfeiffer, Mrs Susan Creek, Mr Ken Hogan, Mr Roger Brand. WELCOME Justine Isherwood from Yerong Creek was welcomed to the Committee. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES The minutes of the Meeting held Wednesday, 3 September 2014, as printed and circulated be taken as read and confirmed on the Motion of S Johnstone.

1. Green’s Gunyah Museum

Following a call to arms by the Museum Committee, requesting assistance from the community to help with moving exhibits into the new museum building on Monday, 29th and Tuesday, 30th September, a good number of local people turned up to lend a hand on both days. The Museum Committee were moved into the new building and ready to open their doors to visitors on Wednesday morning. The Museum Committee are to be commended on their efforts in ensuring the Museum has remained open throughout the building works and in their efforts to be in the new building and ready for the Spirit of the Land Festival. The efforts of those members of the community who pitched in to lend a hand were very much appreciated. Promotional merchandise for the Museum will be available for sale prior to the Spirit of the Land Festival. Further merchandise will be developed over the coming months. Recommendation: That the information be noted.

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2. The Rock Museum

Representatives of Council met with members of The Rock Hall and Museum Committees to discuss governance of the committees combining as a Section 355 committee. Both Committees have agreed to the merge as The Rock Hall and Museum Committee and have undertaken to notify Council in writing of this. The Museum has commenced an acquisition list and the Committee is continuing to work on creating an online museum. The TEDO will keep the TEDSC Committee updated on progress.


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Recommendation: That the information be noted.

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3. Billboard Advertising

The TEDO has received a quotation for construction costs and is to meet with further landowners located between Collingullie and Wagga regarding potential sites for the billboard in the coming weeks. Recommendation: That the information be noted.

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4. The Legend of the Fairie Tree

The Rock Progress Association met in September to discuss the Fairie Tree project. Following discussions on the design of the tree, the TEDO and Raeleen Pfeiffer will meet with John Woods and Trevor Beckwith to progress the design. The Progress Association discussed the merits of creating a Friends of the Fairie Tree Facebook page and whether to upload to Council’s website to create further interest. It was also decided to obtain further local letters of support to assist with future funding opportunities, and to consider fund raising projects by Progress including generating new sources of income such as fundraising through engraved name pavers and crowd funding. The TEDSC Committee discussed what assistance could be provided to Progress for the project and the TEDO will forward onto ideas including Corporate Sponsorship, material discounting and use of recycled materials. The TEDO will keep the TEDSC Committee updated on progress. Recommendation: That the information be noted

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5. New Ideas

The Committee discussed possible new tourism and economic development opportunities including the possibility to tap into traffic to next year’s Deni Ute Muster and the Narrandera Hot Rods, Peace in the Park running as an annual event, and the survey by Pleasant Hills Tidy Town Committee about town improvements. Opportunities for Yerong Creek were also discussed. Recommendation: That the information be noted.

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6. TEDO Projects The TEDO is currently working on a number of additional projects to improve economic and tourist services in the Lockhart Shire. The TEDO will be reporting briefly on the following projects at the meeting.

Spirit of the Land Progressing well. Extensive advertising and inclusion in

Shire advertising – TV, Radio, Out & About, Print Adverts, Social Media, extensive Flyer mail out, inclusion Destination NSW, Taste Riverina, promotion by neighbouring Shires.

Wall/Walk of Fame The potential sites of the Wall/Walk of Fame will be reviewed after the Museum redevelopment is finalised. An expanded list of 10 prominent residents was discussed.

Lockhart Love Locks Quoted and in progress for installation prior to Christmas The Rock Nature Reserve Upgrade work to commence on 6 October. Galore Hill TEDO applying for PRMF funding for replanting native tube

stock, new signage, BBQ upgrade, replacement seats, track upgrades, new geodetic facing and tower flooring.

Community Garden Core members are driving the project going forward. Local Accommodation Ongoing. Accommodation for those looking to move to

Lockhart, who are not in a position to build/buy needs to be considered.

Industrial Land Funding Policies

Ongoing. The TEDO is putting together information for a funding policy for the Industrial land. There is potential for an industrial / residential land package. Ongoing project

Youth Opportunities Lockhart Museum will consider mentoring a volunteer school leaver or similar on Saturdays at the Visitor Information Centre so they gain customer service and retail experience. Ongoing - the TEDO is working on a number of ideas for youth opportunities including retail experience.

Next meeting will be held at Yerong Creek Bowling Club on Wednesday, 05 November 2014 at 6.30pm. This will be the last meeting until Wednesday, 4 February 2014. Recommendation: That the information be noted.

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Status Report/Précis of Correspondence Issued

Status Report: Council Resolutions and Tasks to be finalised Res. No:

Officer to Action Info Action Taken

Ordinary Council Meeting held 15 September 2014 269/14 DW Local Heritage Grants (The Rock) 2014-15

Letter to be sent to Council’s Heritage Advisor advising the adoption of his proposed Heritage Grant Program for 2014/15

Letters sent. Complete.

266/14 DW Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grant Council endorsed a Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grant Scheme application for a bus interchange in The Rock

Grant Application Closes 31 Oct 2014.

262/14 RS/CF Purchase of Land - Men’s Shed, The Rock Council to complete the purchase of land for The Rock Men’s Shed by bringing forward the remaining two payments to this financial year.

Vendor happy for transaction to be brought forward – still being completed

260/14 RS REROC/Future Joint Organisation Council to endorse the proposal by REROC to submit an application to become a pilot for developing an industry model for Joint Organisations and provide a letter to REROC supporting this resolution.

Letter sent Complete

259/14 RS Council Staff Picnic Day Council to hold its annual Staff Picnic Day on Fri, 10 Oct 2014 and advertise that the Council offices will be closed on this day.

Arrangements complete Complete

258/14 RS/JC Request to Join the Tourism/Economic Development Steering Committee Justine Isherwood approved as a member of the Tourism and Economic Development Steering Committee.

Letter sent and appointment accepted Complete

257/14 RS NSW Public Library Funding Campaign Council to: a) Make further representation to the local State

Member in relation to the need for additional funding from the NSW State Government for the provision of public library services, noting that the 2014 State budget did not address recurrent funding needs

b) Write to the Hon. Troy Grant, Minister for the Arts, noting the allocation of $15m over 4 years for a public library infrastructure grants program, and calling upon the Government to implement the Reforming Public Library Funding submission of the Library Council of NSW in 2012 for the reform of the funding system for NSW public libraries.

c) Continue to encourage and support the distribution of NSW Public Library Associations campaign information in Council libraries.

Letters sent Complete


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256/14 RS Mobile Library Service Review

Council to: a) Gain community feedback to the proposed schedule

through Sept newsletter and website b) If no negative feedback is received, accept the new

proposed timetable to operate from July 2015 and advise RRL

OR If community feedback indicates dissatisfaction with the proposed timetable, a further report be submitted to Oct Council meeting.

Only one response received which was about changing the time at The Rock. Respondee satisfied now situation has been explained. RRL advised acceptance of the new proposed timetable Complete

255/14 RS Community Strategic Plan Vision, Mission and Values Council to: a) Continue to use its current Vision and Mission

statements embodied in the Community Strategic Plan

b) Adopt the new Values as outlined in the report

Work in progress to establish new values into Council documentation

254/14 RS Country Mayors Association of NSW Mayor and GM to attend the next meeting of the Country Mayors Association as guests to gauge the benefits of becoming a future member

Meeting to be held in November

252/14 RS Community Strategic Plan/Delivery Program Outcomes Proposed measures of Community Strategic Plan Outcomes endorsed - means of measurement of each outcome and establishment of baseline data for each outcome to be done as soon as practicable.

Work in progress

250/14 RS Standing Orders Standing Orders as detailed in the report to be adopted.

Complete

247/14 DW Minutes of the Tourism/Economic Development Steering Committee Meeting - RV Parking a) Proposed RV/Caravan parking project in Lockhart

supported by Council b) RV dump point at The Rock to be investigated

a) Signage being arranged b) TBA

246/14 JC Minutes of the Tourism/Economic Development Steering Committee Meeting - Lock Heart Project Lockhart Locks structure to be installed on the west end of Cowen Gardens

Work in progress

245/14 JC Minutes of the Tourism/Economic Development Steering Committee Meeting - The Legend of the Fairie Tree Details of the Fairie Tree project to be loaded on the Tourism website to inform local residents and to promote interest in the project.

Steering Cttee still determining timeline for disseminating information about the project

Ordinary Council Meeting held 18 August 2014 239/14 DW New Subdivision in The Rock

Following conditions to be placed on a Section 88B Instrument on new subdivision in The Rock: a) Lot sizes to remain as per approved Lot Layout

Plan (13 lots) and no further subdivision be permitted

b) Dwellings must be new construction.

CC being finalised which will include conditions required. Expect to commence works shortly on site.


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231/14 CF Section 355 Committees - Finances

More complete information to be obtained for Council’s consideration at September Council Meeting.

Information has been requested but not yet received Report to October CM

230/14 CF Financial Statements - 2013/14 Audit a) Draft 2013/14 Financial Statements to be referred

to Council’s Auditor, Crowe Horwarth Auswild for audit

b) Council delegated authority to the GM to authorise the accounts for issue to the Office of Local Government on date of receipt of the audit report

Work is progressing on completing Financial Statements for 2013-14

221/14 TEDO Tourism and Economic Development Steering Committee Meeting - Town Advertising Campaigns TEDO to continue to investigate design details and costs for products and projects

In progress.

Ordinary Council Meeting held 21 July 2014 210/14 RS Ferrier Street Dwelling (Closed Council)

Council to proceed with property sale. Final maintenance works in progress prior to being marketed Property now being marketed

205/14 DW Companion Animal Services a) Renew existing agreement with Wagga Wagga City

Council for supply of services in relation to Companion Animals Act and strengthen Agreement to provide for an upgrade of services as outlined in the report

b) Monitor level of community satisfaction with service being provided by level of complaints received and outcomes from future satisfaction surveys

New agreement with WWCC being arranged. Agreement in final stages of negotiations.

200/14 DW Fixing Country Roads - State Government Funding Initiative Council’s priority list of projects to be submitted as an EOI is as follows: 1) The Rock Road - from Ford St to Vincents Rd, 5km

and major culvert upgrade, $1M 2) Grubben Rd - from Shire boundary to Eulensteins

Ln, 1.5km seal and culvert upgrade, $500k 3) Boree Creek Rd - from Narrandera Rd to Boree

Creek, 12km rehab and widening and culvert upgrade, $2M

4) Urana-Boree Creek Rd - from Yuluma to Shire boundary, 12km rehab and widening and culvert upgrade, $2M, and

5) The Rock Road - from East St to Milbrulong, 12km rehab and widening and culvert upgrade, $2M.

EOI’s submitted 4/8/2014. Transport for NSW has acknowledged receipt of submissions. Received submissions from 100 Councils.

199/14 DW Request from Lockhart Progress Association Council to support Lockhart Progress Association in installing equipment in Walter Day Park (with Progress to meet ongoing maintenance costs) and ensure a future PAMPS program include establishment of a walking track around Lockhart Pondage and extended behind Galore St to meet the Pastoral Shadows track.

Letter sent. Equipment ordered. Equipment has been delivered. Will be installed by Council staff shortly.


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198/14 RS Sewerage Feasibility - The Rock

Council to undertake a workshop commencing at 5.00pm prior to Aug Council Meeting to explore options and work out best way forward for project (with planned sewer works for subdivision on Milne Rd placed on hold until options discussed/fully explored at workshop)

Follow up workshop occurred 15 September 2014. Focus group to be established.

186/14 RS October Council Meeting To be held Tues, 14 Oct 2014 commencing at 5.00pm. To be advertised.

Advertising to be carried out closer to the time Complete

183/14 RS Rural Fire Service Communication Licence Council to execute the licence agreement with NSW Police Force for co-use of communications equipment for RFS under seal of Council. Letter requesting clean copy of agreement to be sent.

Letter sent.

178/14 TEDO Galore Hill Investigate concerns/insurance implications that may arise if a flying fox was installed at the summit.

TEDO/DEES/GM to meet. Information sought from Council insurance providers Information sought from Wagga and Narrandera Councils.

172/14 RS The Rock to Boree Creek Rail Line Council to investigate all avenues to have The Rock to Boree Creek Rail Line upgraded to Heavy Weight Rail so grain wagons can be loaded to maximum axle weight.

Letters sent – work in progress. 1st priority in our EOI for State Government $20B Infrastructure Fund

Ordinary Council Meeting held 17 June 2014 168/14 DW Recycling of Grain Storage Bags

Council to not accept grain storage bags at its landfill sites.

Listed on items not accepted sheet. Complete.

159/14 RS/CF Proposed NBN Facility at Lockhart Recreation Ground a) Council to accept the proposed agreement with

NBN Co for NBN Co to remove the existing flood light tower at the Lockhart Recreation Ground and replace it with a similar facility in approximately the same location with Council’s floodlights attached

b) NBN Co payment of $20,000 to be placed into reserve for future Lockhart Recreation Ground improvements

Letter sent – DA from NBN to follow. DA received, public exhibition has closed. DA being assessed. DA has been approved.

Ordinary Council Meeting held 19 May 2014 135/14 DW Planning Proposal Amendment No. 1 – Amendment

to the Lockhart Local Environmental Plan 2012 a) Planning Proposal – Amendment No. 1 to the

Lockhart LEP 2012 to be adopted as exhibited b) Amended document to be forwarded to the Dept of

Planning & Infrastructure with a request to draft and finalise the Planning Proposal.

Letter sent to Dept Planning 26/05/2014 Has been some dialogue back and forward with DoP tidying up some details. No further updates as yet.


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118/14 RS Rural Fire District Service Agreement

a) Council advise Coolamon Shire that a further meeting with the Riverina Zone Manager is required and the points raised by Coolamon be the basis for an agenda at that meeting.

b) The new Zone Agreement not be signed until adequate responses are obtained from the Zone Manager.

a) Meeting held – further meetings still required

Motions from Councils with REROC support to be presented to LGNSW Conference

114/14 JC Wall/Walk of Fame Selection Criteria TEDSC on completion of review will make presentation to Council.

In progress.

Ordinary Council Meeting held 17 March 2014 89/14 DW Greens Gunyah Museum Redevelopment

Tender by Stephen Lawrence Constructions Pty Ltd for the redevelopment of Greens Gunyah Museum for the price of $369,148 (excluding GST) be accepted.

Works substantially complete on new building. Works still to be undertaken on old building.

87/14 RS Report on Council Housing a) Sell the property at 1 Ferrier St, Lockhart, after

vacated by current tenant and minor works & maintenance as recommended by undertaken

b) Sell the property at 13 Rockcliff Crt, Lockhart c) Set a price range and floor price for each property,

and if an offer is received within the set parameters, Mayor & GM be delegated authority to jointly accept such offers.

d) Attach the Common Seal to appropriate documentation.

13 Rockliff Crt being marketed. 1 Ferrier St subject to further report in July CM.

75/14 DW Lockhart Caravan Park A full review to be undertaken as at the end December and reported at Feb 2015 Council meeting.

A new manager has commenced. Report for February 2015 meeting.

74/14 DW Street Trees Policy Council to enhance its Street Tree Policy to include parameters and guidelines on street tree removal, policy to be endorsed by Council and go on public exhibition.

An enhanced policy to be brought to a future meeting.

67/14 CF Section 355 Committees a) Consider funding for those S355 Committees

currently not receiving funding b) Communicates with each S355 Committee

regarding maintenance required now and into the future

c) Review Policy 1.11 Section 355 Committee functions

a) progressing as part of budget process. Budget allocations approved. b) to be communicated when send annual information to committees. c) form part of ongoing Policy review program.

49/14 TEDO Minutes of Tourism/Economic Development Steering Committee Meeting - Heritage Standards within Lockhart Shire Assessment on the heritage area in Green St to be reviewed by the TEDSC following completion.

In progress.


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Ordinary Council Meeting Held 15 September 2014 – Councillor Questions & Statements

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RS/Mayor Cr Morgan - Sympathy Cards for Hunt Family Requested Council send sympathy cards to immediate Hunt Family within the Shire.

Complete

DW Cr Morgan - Chaplain Ron Robinson Chaplain Ron Robinson’s details to be added to the list of counselling services available.

Name added to list. Complete.

RS Cr Douglas - Shed Happens (national support group for men) An advertisement for ‘Shed Happens’ to be placed in the Council newsletter following more information being received.

No information received to date

Ordinary Council Meeting Held 18 August 2014 – Councillor Questions & Statements

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DW Cr Morgan - Linemarking Wagga Road Noted there was no fog line linemarking on section of widened road.

DW to arrange for “sticky stomps” to be replaced prior to line marking anticipated for later this year.

DW Cr Douglas - Brookong Creek Causeway Has Council considered funding to improve the condition of road at Brookong Crossing on the Lockhart/Urana Rd.

DW has considered and will continue to try and target funding to improve causeways. No further action at this stage. Complete.

DW Cr Douglas - Keeping of Livestock in Residential Areas Could the keeping of large animals within the town boundaries be restricted by the number of, the allotment size and proximity to a residence in strictly residential areas throughout the Shire?

DW advised Cr Douglas to ask the resident who approached Cr Douglas to make contact with DW to discuss the matter. Council staff have inspected the property and the animals are healthy. No further action can be taken at this stage. Complete.

DW Cr Paterson - Level Crossings at The Rock Enquired as to when the level crossings at The Rock will be completed?

DW will monitor and touch up as required until sometime in Oct when temperature is sufficient to seal the pavement.

RS Cr Verdon - Library Grant Asked if recent $16,000 Mobile Library Grant funds allocated to Lockhart Shire Council could be used to install an e-terminal in the Council Administration Building for residents to access Riverina Regional Library services?

Had discussions with State library reps – currently being considered by them

CF Cr Verdon - Paying Rates Has Council considered offering an incentive to residents who pay Rates in full in one transaction?

CF to investigate if there would be a benefit in Council doing this. Report in progress.


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Ordinary Council Meeting Held 21 July 2014 – Councillor Questions & Statements

DW Cr Douglas - Recycling Depot Could Council seek funding from property owner to assist with providing all-weather access to site?

Letter submitted to JHR.

RS Cr Day - Recycling Grain Storage Bags No money for local Lions Club for recycling of grain storage bags and requests Council contact REROC to pursue options.

Contact made with REROC – they are following up.

Ordinary Council Meeting Held 17 June 2014 – Councillor Questions & Statements

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DW Cr Morgan – Harvest Management Scheme Requested an update/review on the trial Harvest Management Scheme at either June or July 2014 Council meeting.

DW to bring a report to a future Council meeting when he receives information from Transport NSW. Report to October 2014 meeting.

Ordinary Council Meeting Held 17 Mar 2014 – Councillor Questions & Statements

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DW Cr Paterson - Horse in Yerong Creek Resident in Yerong Creek has approached Cr Yates about the horses in Yerong Creek.

DW is aware of the issues and is hoping to meet with affected parties. Meeting held with horse owner. Resolution reached. Waiting for fences to be moved. Some work has been completed. Still more to be done. Following up with landowner.

DW Dams in the Common The “No Swimming” signs at dams in the Common have fallen down.

DW will have repaired. Signs ordered.

Ordinary Council Meeting Held 17 Feb 2014 – Councillor Questions & Statements

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DW Cr McDonnell – Flood Markers Noted that several flood markers are missing at floodways/causeways throughout the Shire – please investigate.

Director of Engineering to investigate and advise. Currently undertaking audit and will address accordingly.

Ordinary Council Meeting Held 11 Dec 2013 – Councillor Questions & Statements

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DW Cr Morgan – Parking in Front of Norwood farm Machinery Centre, Lockhart – Director of Engineering to investigate.

Director of Engineering to investigate and advise Trial island complete. Permanent island to be installed shortly.

DW Cr Paterson – Requested Council look at Parking Signage at The Rock Bowling Club now the extensions have been undertaken

Director of Engineering to investigate and advise.

DW Cr Paterson – Parking in The Rock CBD – Requested Council look at Parking in The Rock CBD as a whole

Director of Engineering to investigate and advise.


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14 October 2014 Council Meeting - Correspondence Sent to Councillors Date to Councillors

From Subject File Ref

10/9/2014 (e-mailed)

Rod Shaw Minister’s Message - NSW Government - Fit for the Future-Reforming Local Government

10/9/2014 (e-mailed)

Julie Briggs, REROC Supporting Documents - Fit for the Future

16/9/14 (e-mailed)

ALGA News Editor ALGA News - 12 Sept 2014 A75-005

16/9/14 (e-mailed)

Cr Keith Rhoades, LGNSW LGNSW Weekly - #35, 12 Sept 2014 S20-007

17/9/14 (e-mailed)

Linda Wilhelm, Office of Lee Rhiannon, Australian Greens Senator for NSW

Letter in response to Council’s letter re. opposition to the Roads to Recovery Program to 2019

G10-005

22/9/14 (e-mailed)


22/9/14 (e-mailed)


22/9/14 (e-mailed)

Cr Keith Rhoades, LGNSW Media Release - Facts of Local Government Reform Incentives need to be understood

S20-020

22/9/14 (e-mailed)

Cr Keith Rhoades, LGNSW Media Release - Facts of Local Government reform incentives need to be understood - LGNSW response to the Independent LG Review Panel Final Report

S20-020

24/9/14 (e-mailed)

Cr Keith Rhoades, LGNSW Media Release - Local Government Minister urged to help North Sydney Council improve performance

S20-020

26/9/14 (e-mailed)

Bruce Wright, NSW Local Government Grants Commission

Details of 2014-15 Grant Calculations, Special Submissions Relating to 2015-16 Grants

G10-015

26/9/14 (e-mailed)


6/10/14 (e-mailed)


6/10/14 (e-mailed)

Cr Keith Rhoades, LGNSW Media Release - Age-Friendly Toolkit launched on International Day of Older Persons

S20-020

6/10/14 (e-mailed)

Cr Keith Rhoades, LGNSW LGNSW Weekly - #38, 3 Oct 2014 S20-007

6/10/14 (e-mailed)

ALGA News Editor ALGA News - 3 Oct 2014 A75-005


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Staff Reports General Manager 1. FIT FOR THE FUTURE COUNCILS (GM/I06-005)

Executive Summary Discussion required in the wake of the NSW Government’s release of its response to the Local Government Independent Review Panel’s final report on structural change in the local government industry. Report The Government’s response is a series of documents entitled Fit For the Future Councils (FFF), released on 10 September 2014 and billed as a local government reform package to help strengthen communities and ensure councils are Fit For the Future. To support councils to make the changes needed, The Minister is committing: • $258M to assist councils who decide to merge and make the changes needed to provide

better services to our communities • $13M to support Councillors that lead the transition to a new council • $5.3M for new regional Joint Organisations • $4M innovation fund to help small rural councils develop innovative ways of working • Access to experts to develop a plan and implement change • The development of a new streamlined Local Government Act that aims to reduce red tape

and regulation and places Integrated Planning and Reporting at the heart of council operations

• Reviews of the regulatory burden on local government and the rating system. Councils that become FFF will also have: • Access to a State borrowing facility to help fund local infrastructure • More flexibility with procurement and simplified reporting • Access to a streamlined IPART process for setting rates • Eligibility for additional planning powers.

All Councils in NSW need to submit a proposal by 30June 2015 outlining their plans to become FFF.

What does this mean for Lockhart? I have attached a very brief dot point summary of options available for your reference and the documentation supplied by the Government has been previously distributed. The documentation makes it clear that FFF councils will need to satisfy the following criteria: • Sustainability – financial • Effective infrastructure and services • Efficiency – strategic view of operations • Scale and capacity – several benchmarks provided.

It also makes it clear that if you can’t meet the scale and capacity criteria, there is no point proceeding to the other criteria. It is not possible for Lockhart to ever meet two of the criteria, those being: • Minimum population of 10,000 (currently circa 3,000) • Own source revenue of 60% over 3 years (currently circa 25%). These criteria need to be borne in mind when considering available options.


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Council has steadfastly maintained its policy position of independence and definitely no merger with Wagga Wagga City Council. If that position is to be maintained, the only reasonable option for council to proceed with is to become a Rural Council within a Joint Organisation. Unfortunately, there is no certainty about what a Rural Council will look like, although the Independent Review Panel’s report included a set of criteria. The Government has indicated that council’s will have the opportunity to provide input into creating this criteria which it wants developed and set by end of December. Obviously we would want to be included in this process.

Council should also examine other options to ensure that a fallback position is in hand should the final makeup of Rural Councils be not to its liking. Integrated Planning and Reporting Reference E4.2 - Plan for the long term sustainability of the shire. Legislative Policy & Planning Implications Future of the shire in its present form in jeopardy. Budget & Financial Aspects Possible gains from shared services, marriage grants, etc. Attachment 1. Fit For the Future Councils - Summary of Options for Lockhart. Recommendation: That Council consider the ramifications of the Fit For the Future reform package release by the NSW Government and review its policy position and future strategy.

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Attachment 1. - Fit for the Future Councils - Summary of Options for Lockhart

Fit For the Future Councils Options for Lockhart

3 options

• Rural Council in JO • Merge with Wagga Wagga (Review Panel Reco) • Provide other options for consideration.

Size and scale are as per info contained in IRP and includes following criteria

• Sustainability – financial • Effective infrastructure and services • Efficiency – strategic view of operations • Scale and Capacity – several benchmarks provided.

Rural Council in JO Advantages

• Maintain independence • Reduced governance requirements • $4M in total for Rural Councils to develop innovative ways of working.

Disadvantages

• Uncertainty of functions to be retained • Reduction in no of Councillors • Uncertainty whether grant levels will be retained • Maintenance of current employment levels questionable depending of shared services

arrangements and functions carried out by JO. Merge with Wagga Wagga Advantages

• Backing of large regional Council • Marriage grant of $5M.

Disadvantages

• Loss of representation on Council (maybe only 1 rep) • Loss of independence • Uncertainty about service retention within shire area • Loss of employment based in Lockhart over time.

Provide Other Options for Consideration – large rural based shire Advantages

• Keep good level of representation on Council • Retention of rural based shire • Keep current functions • Have like partners with similar views and outlooks • Marriage grant of $5M (2 Councils) OR $11M (3 Councils) • Employment in Lockhart area likely to be largely unchanged.

Disadvantages

• Unlikely to meet scale requirements for FFF i.e. population, own source revenue requirements • Huge area would be necessary – perhaps creating inefficiencies.


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2. RIVERINA REGIONAL LIBRARY GRANT APPLICATION (GM/L20-005) Executive Summary Letter of support requested by Riverina Regional Library (RRL) for a grant application for its Headquarters Extension Project. Report RRL submitted a Library Development Grant application to the 2013-14 grant program for funding to assist with the proposed RRL Headquarters Extension Project. The application was unsuccessful under the Library Development Grants program, however that program has been replaced by the Public Library Infrastructure Grants program which provides $15m over 4 years ($3m in 2014-14 and $4m in each of the following 3 years) for library infrastructure projects. RRL is intending to submit an application to the new program and considers its application will be considerably strengthened by letters of support from all RRL member Councils. Council supported last year’s application and RRL is requesting a similar letter of support for the new application. The grant being applied for is $100,000 and the RRL Advisory Committee and Wagga Wagga City Council have each agreed to provide $120,000 in funding for this project. Integrated Planning and Reporting Reference A31.2.b - Continue to facilitate and support the provision of library services throughout the shire. Legislative Policy & Planning Implications Nil. Budget & Financial Aspects Nil. Attachment Nil. Recommendation: That a letter of support be provided to Riverina Regional Library for its grant application for its Headquarters Extension Project.

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3. PROPOSED SEWER EXTENSION AT THE ROCK (GM/S15-040) Executive Summary Details required for focus group meeting as the first part of our community consultation about the proposed sewer extension. Report At its last meeting, after a workshopping issues associated with the proposed sewer extension, Council agreed that a focus group comprising representatives of The Rock community should be the first step in a consultation process to inform Council about the issues. A number of community representatives have been selected to form the focus group and more details now have to be determined to set the wheels in motion. Details include setting a time and date, format, issues to cover, objective to achieve at meeting etc. Some discussion about these at the council meeting will be beneficial for planning purposes.


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Integrated Planning and Reporting Reference D3.1.1 - Provide and maintain efficient sewage systems that allows for current and future community demands. Legislative Policy & Planning Implications Some planning changes may be necessary in future years if project proceeds. Budget & Financial Aspects Funding package will need to be revenue neutral over time. Attachment Nil. Recommendation: That Council determine the details of the focus group meeting about the proposed sewer extension at The Rock.

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4. REQUEST FOR FURTHER REDUCTION IN HALL CHARGES (GM/C80-005) Executive Summary Lockhart Pre-School Kindergarten Incorporated (LPK) has requested a further reduction of charges for use of Lockhart Memorial Hall. Report At its July Meeting, Council agreed to reduce the charges for hire of the Memorial Hall by LPK while it is being used as a temporary Pre-School because of renovations and improvements being carried out at the Pre-school building located in the Lockhart Recreation Ground. To recap, LPK requires the Hall for two days a week from 15 October to 19 December and Council agreed to reduce the charge from $340 per week to $200 per week for the term of the hire. The amount of $200 per week was chosen as it approximates our running costs. Although LPK has accepted the hire, a further letter has been received from them asking Council to give further consideration to a further reduction in view of their community non-profit status (copy attached). A further reduction would mean that Council won’t meet its costs from the hire, which wouldn’t be in the spirit of our community obligation to at least meet our costs when considering reductions in hire rates. I am mindful of the not for profit status and the important work carried out by the Pre-School, but believe that the reduction to cost for the hire is a very reasonable gesture by Council to meet its community obligation in this instance. Integrated Planning and Reporting Reference A1.1 - Build capacity, capability and partnerships to encourage sustainable community groups and clubs. Legislative Policy & Planning Implications Departure from schedule of fees and charges requiring Council approval


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Budget & Financial Aspects Foregone revenue equivalent to additional amount of reduction for the hire. Attachment 1. Letter from Lockhart Pre-School Kindergarten Inc. Recommendation: That Council consider whether to further reduce the hire charge of the Lockhart Memorial Hall by the Lockhart Pre-school Kindergarten Incorporated while that group’s premises are being renovated during the period from 15 October to 19 December 2014.

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5. WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) POLICY (GM/C70-025) Executive Summary Provision of updated Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policy for Councillors decision attached. Report As a result of amendments to WHS legislation, this Policy has been updated to reflect current legislation. No substantive changes have been made to the content. Council’s normal process for considering an existing Policy that has been reviewed is to provide the Policy for public comment prior to its adoption. As this Policy is an internal document, public comment is not required. Integrated Planning and Reporting Reference Action E6.3.1.a - Develop and maintain a full range of Human Resource Management Information System. Legislative Policy & Planning Implications Nil. Budget & Financial Aspects Nil. Attachment 1. Policy 3.6 - Work Health and Safety (NEW). 2. Policy 3.6 - Work Health and Safety (CURRENT). Recommendation: That Council adopt the revised policy.

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Recommendation: That the Statement of Funds for September be received.

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7. REPORT ON SECTION 355 COMMITTEES - FINANCES (DCCS/C70-035)

Executive Summary Council has requested a report on S355 Committees, specifically reporting on the cost of insurance and the subsidy provided by Council to each S355 Committee. Further to the report that went to the August 2014 meeting, details below have been updated. Report The subsidy from Council is to assist these Management Committees in providing and maintaining the grounds and facilities they manage on behalf of Council. A cost of managing these S355 Committees is that of insuring buildings and facilities. Prior to the 2014-15 Budget Allocations there were three Committees that were charged for insurance who did not receive any subsidy from Council, these being: - Lockhart & District Historical Society Museum - Lockhart Showground & Racecourse - The Rock Showground and Golf Course. The below table provides information on each Committee as has been provided.

Management Committees 2014-15 Allocation

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Bidgeemia Public Hall 1,500 792 8,601 13,506 Lockhart & District Historical Society Museum 2,600 1,253 63,313 44,758 Lockhart Recreation Ground 9,500 1,980 5,759 n/aLockhart Showground & Racecourse 3,500 2,080 13,397 39,788 n/aMilbrulong Public Hall 1,500 871 5,927 7,078 Osborne Recreation Ground 9,000 1,549 1,249 n/aPleasant Hills Public Hall 3,000 1,654 1,512 5,885 Pleasant Hills Recreation Reserve 500 88 191 62 n/aThe Rock Public Hall 5,000 2,508 4,722 731 n/aThe Rock Recreation Ground 9,500 2,684 7,734 n/aThe Rock Showground 1,800 491 1,700 n/aUrangeline Peace Hall 1,500 5,727 n/aYerong Creek Public Hall 3,000 17,595 13,365 Yerong Creek Recreation Ground 7,000 557 10,081 33,554

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Notes to above table: Debtor account balances as at 7 Oct 2014. Bank balances and term deposits are from bank statements from period 30 June 2014 to 1 Aug 2014. A breakdown of Debtor accounts is provided: Lockhart Showground & Racecourse $13,397 $10,030.84 - Insurance * 4 years $2,000.00 - Loan Instalment $1,366.16 - Miscellaneous Trees, Shrubs, GST. The Lockhart Showground & Racecourse Management Committee has previously made representation to Council regarding the inequity of being charged for insurance and not receiving any subsidy from Council. The Rock Public Hall $4,722.56 $2.932.27 - Electricity Dec 2012 to May 2014 $825.59 - Insurance $716.91 - Six monthly service charge $247.79 - Water Dec 2012 to Jun 2014.

The Rock Public Hall have indicated for a number of years the challenges around the lack of use and the cost of maintaining the hall so it is available for use. Pleasant Hills Community Hotel – at a previous Council Meeting, information was requested to be provided on the financial position of the Pleasant Hills Community Hotel. Information included in table above. Integrated Planning & Reporting A1.1.2 - Within financial means, support and fund Section 355 Committees to manage and maintain Council assets. Legislative Policy and Planning Implications Nil. Budget and Financial Aspects As determined by Council. Attachment Nil. Recommendation: For Council’s consideration.

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Director of Engineering and Environmental Services 8. ENGINEERING REPORT (DEES/T10-005)

Executive Summary Monthly report on engineering matters. Report i. Works Report: One grader crew is undertaking maintenance works as per schedule. One

grader crew is commencing construction projects including completing the reconstruction project on Osborne-Yerong Creek Road that had been left due to winter months. The third grader crew has commenced gravel road re-sheets. Contract to win and crush gravel at Council managed gravel pits has been let and works are now well advanced. A marked up programme for the next 12 months will be presented at the meeting.

ii. Flood Claim: All complete.

iii. Flood Mitigation: Invites to respective committee members have been sent. First meeting to be held early/mid October 2014.

iv. Road Safety Officer: Nil to report.

v. Traffic Committee: Nil to report.

vi. Lockhart Local Emergency Management Committee: Nil to report.

vii. Fleet: Orders have been raised for all fleet replacement programme for 2014/15 as per

Operational Plan. Most new fleet replacement has been delivered. Integrated Planning and Reporting Reference D3.1 – Develop infrastructure for our community. Legislative Policy and Planning Implications Nil. Budget and Financial Aspects Will be conducted within Council’s allocated budget. Attachment 1. Marked up 12 Months Works Programme (handed out separately at meeting). Recommendation: That the information be noted.

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9. NOXIOUS WEEDS (DEES/N10-025)

Executive Summary Monthly report on Noxious Weeds. Report Property Inspections The majority of property owners were obliging in regards to weed control. During reinspections, the majority of property owners had applied herbicide to their weeds, and with the plants now being in an active growing phase, herbicide application has been more successful than previous months. The weeds most commonly found were Horehound (Marrumbium vulgare), Privet (Ligustrum sp.) and Bridal Creeper (Asparagus asparagoides). Small infestations also included Prickly pear (Cylindropuntia sp.), Wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum), Green cestrum (Cestrum parqui), and Sweet briar (Rosa rubiginosa).

No. 1st Inspections

No. Re-inspections required

No.2nd Inspections

No. Sect 18A’s issued

No.3rd Inspections

No. Section 18’s issued

11 7 1 1 5 4 Two 4th inspections and one 5th inspection were also carried out. Inspections on these properties showed evidence of sufficient weed control, and inspections were used to ensure follow up control was carried out. Spray Program Priority for spraying has been given to the control of Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) and Coolatai grass (Hyparrhenia hirta) on shire roads, as well as monitoring known areas of St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum). Spraying has also been targeted to controlling weeds, particularly grass species, in close proximity to major roadsides. drumMUSTER Two successful drumMUSTER collection events were held in September. St Joseph’s Primary School managed the Lockhart drumMUSTER event held on 15 September, while The Rock Men’s Shed managed The Rock drumMUSTER event held on 18 September. St Joseph’s Primary School collected over 4000 drums, while The Rock Men’s Shed collected just under 4000 drums, resulting in approximately $1,000 in fundraising for each community group. Henty Machinery Field Days Plant specimen contributions were made by the Lockhart Shire Council towards the display at the ERNWAG (Eastern Riverina Noxious Weeds Advisory Group) Shed. Plant specimens included both noxious weeds as well as environmental weeds. Large numbers of community members visited the site, with many being drawn into the display by the environmental weeds that they have present in their gardens, and moving onto the noxious weeds display. Many individuals of the community made inquiries in regards to weed identification, and appropriate control methods applicable to their location. Recognising Water Weeds Training The Council’s Noxious Weeds Inspector completed the Recognising Water Weeds course in September. The course has proven to be applicable to the Lockhart Shire, as although water weed introduction is unlikely to occur in the Shire’s waterways (except in flood situations), many water weeds species have been introduced into areas by the relocation of individuals, bringing with them their fish tanks or garden ponds plant varieties. Early detection of any introduction can now be made and initial control can be implemented before potential spread occurs.


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10. PARKS AND GARDENS REPORT (DEES/P10-005)

Executive Summary Monthly report on Parks and Gardens. Report General Maintenance Regular duties include inspections of parks and public facilities to remove litter, clean BBQ’s, check for damage or vandalism, clear footpaths and empty public and roadside bins. Most areas undergo inspections twice per week, including Galore Hill, where crews also clean and check the toilet facilities. Contract cleaners attend to the public toilet facilities in Lockhart, The Rock and Yerong Creek. Playgrounds in the shire are being inspected regularly as per Australian Standards, with any maintenance being noted and completed as necessary. EE Heckendorf Aviary The aviary has been removed; the site will be tidied up for use during the Spirit of the Land Festival. A garden commemorating EE Heckendorf will be designed and installed on the site at a later date. Lockhart Recreation Ground Playground The grant funded refurbishment/upgrade of the playground at the Lockhart Recreation Ground has been completed. Refurbishment included replacement of parts or equipment to bring them up to current standards, replacement of faded plastic panels and components, and the painting of faded/scratched steel poles and components. The overall look of the playground is much improved. Unfortunately the four way seesaw and horse rocker weren’t included in the facelift due to budgetary restrictions and appear dated in comparison to the rest of the playground but they are still in good working condition. Wal Alexander Park Repairs to the nature strip required due to the installation of the Day Street drainage project have been completed including; replacement of the irrigation system and 80m of turf.


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Mowing and Slashing Growth in irrigated areas has started to pick up, mowing and edging of these areas has been increased to fortnightly again. Irrigation systems are being checked, maintained and set to spring watering schedule. The spring slashing schedule has commenced and will be of high priority leading up to many major events in and around the shire over the next two months including’ Picolight Fly-in, Lockhart Show, Henty Field Days, Lockhart Picnic Races and Spirit of the Land Festival and The Rock Show. Native Revegetation Indigenous native tube stock has been planted at Lockhart’s Hospital Triangle/Pastoral Shadows and along sections of Yerong St and the entrance to the showground at The Rock. These species were chosen to enhance the existing vegetation at these sites and the local biodiversity; providing food sources and homes for fauna, and source material for natural regeneration. Parks and Gardens The shires Roses have been pruned and fertilized. Irrigated lawns are being fertilized and sprayed for broadleaf weeds. Routine maintenance is being conducted including regular weeding, spraying, pruning, watering, planting/transplanting and mulching. Weed Control Regular weed control is being conducted on Council property including hand spraying and weeding of gardens. Integrated Planning and Reporting Reference D1 – Infrastructure that facilitates an active community. Legislative Policy and Planning Implications Nil. Budget and Financial Aspects Will be conducted within Council’s allocated budget. Attachment Nil. Recommendation: That the information be noted.

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11. GRAIN HARVEST MANAGEMENT SCHEME 2014/15 (DEES/R05-005)

Executive Summary Update on the NSW Grain Harvest Management Scheme (GHMS) for 2014/15. Report Council previously resolved to trial the GHMS for the 2013/14 harvest season from 1 November 2013 to 31 January 2014. A review of the scheme was undertaken by Transport for NSW, which was only just received 26 September 2014. There has been very little if any consultation with Council’s to-date despite regular advocacy by REROC. The GHMS people were twice going to


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configurations up to 2.13t per vehicle more. - No registration with the National Heavy Accreditation Scheme required - Carriers now allowed to skim loads at the receiver sites. The new revised scheme has been extended to 30 June 2016, includes a wider variety of grains, removed the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme mass management requirement, and also removed the “three strikes you’re out” clause. The scheme allows 15 truck configurations to use the scheme, which moves some 95+% of the grains in Lockhart Shire. Again Council staff does not support any scheme which increases the mass of truck on local roads. A truck which is carrying additional 0.5 tonnes does 1.6 times more damage to the road, and a truck carrying additional 2.13 tonnes are 8.4 times more damaging to the road network. This has cost implications to road network not designed to carry this type of heavy haulage. In addition Councils bridges and culvert system are aging and not load tested and staffs are concerned about the capacity of these structures to carry additional weight and the potential liability to Engineering and Council staff in the event of damage or accident. Furthermore the NSW Government has indicated in several forums to tie the GHMS with the Livestock Loading Scheme which allows load increase of up to 7.5% or Higher Mass Limits (HML). It has not been recommended to increase to 7.5% for this year but is being considered for future schemes. The review did note that 45,000 vehicles were above the theoretical line that causes more damage to pavement life and significantly increases road maintenance costs. The stats did show that trucks are loading 90% of the time in the range of 104-105% of GML – effectively 5% increase in weight of trucks on the road, thus shifting the average load carried to closer to 105% of GML. As the manager of the roads asset Council should not support any scheme where the safety of users of the assets is potentially compromised. It will not be the trucks that suffer but the smaller vehicle users who will be put at a greater risk, and this is of major concern to the Director of Engineering, as well as the potential cost implications. Council may not see an immediate impact to our roads (i.e. potholes forming) but more likely see a quicker degradation of the life span of the pavements. Integrated Planning and Reporting Reference D2.1.3 - Provide and maintain efficient and safe road and bridge infrastructure throughout the shire. Legislative Policy and Planning Implications The scheme is being implemented through a Ministerial Order.


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12. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (MES/P25-010)

The following development applications were approved, with conditions, from 5 September 2014 to 30 September 2014.

DA No Development Applicant/Owner Site of Development 12/15 Colorbond Shed M Schirmer 4 Bond St, Lockhart 13/15 Colorbond Shed A Phelps 46 Scott St, The Rock 14/15 Colorbond Shed S Vieira 11 Milne Rd, The Rock 15/15 New Dwelling M Schirmer 4 Bond St, Lockhart


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13. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 49/11 - MR E & MRS K ANNETTS (MES/P25-005) Executive Summary The above referenced development application from 2011 grants consent for the relocation of a dwelling house to Macconochie Street, Yerong Creek. In accordance with Council’s policy 2.14 – Relocation of dwelling houses, the applicant was granted six months to complete the development. Report On 5 September 2011 Council gave its conditional consent to Development Application 49/11 for the relocation of a dwelling and the erection of a shed to Lot 3, Section 7 in DP5972, Macconochie Street, Yerong Creek. Earlier, at the June 2011 Ordinary Meeting, Council had resolved to extend the period for completion to 18 months from the 6 months usually required under the Relocation of Dwelling Houses policy. The date for completion was therefore 5 March 2013. This has been further extended by Council in February 2013, to be completed in September 2014. Following from earlier discussions, correspondence received by Council on 15 September 2014 from Mr Annetts specifies that he plans to have the project completed by the end of 2014. While Council can confirm that substantial development has been undertaken within the last 6 months, Mr Annetts explains that he is yet to connect stormwater and install steps to the front and rear of the building. Integrated Planning and Reporting Reference Action D3.2.1.a - Continue to implement the Lockhart Shire Council Local Environment Plan and review there necessary. Legislative Policy and Planning Implications Consent for the project was granted under Development Application 49/11, and in conjunction with Council’s policy 2.14 – Relocation of Dwelling Houses. Budget and Financial Aspects In accordance with Council Policy 2.14, the Bendigo Bank on behalf of Lockhart Shire Council maintains a bank guarantee of $5,000 paid for by the applicant, to be refunded if the dwelling is completed to the satisfaction of Council. If not complete within the allocated time, the dwelling may be completed using the security deposit funds at the discretion of the General Manager.


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14. GREENS GUNYAH MUSEUM REDEVELOPMENT (MES/H15-010 Executive Summary Council has previously approved the redevelopment of Greens Gunyah Museum, with funding provided for through various grants and Council commitments. Report The budget for the redevelopment works of the Greens Gunyah Museum is $385,000 (including GST), which includes all grants received and Council’s contribution. In the March 2014 meeting, Council approved the tender application from Stephen Lawrence Constructions Pty Ltd to carry out the works, at the approved price of $369,148 (excluding GST). As part of the tender application, Stephen Lawrence Constructions were required to provide costing of repairing the floor of the existing federation style building, where the museum has been located previously. This cost was unable to be determined until the building was vacated, and as such has (knowingly) not been included in the tender. From the week starting 6 October 2014, builders conducted a preliminary investigation of the current state of the flooring of the now vacant building, and reported extensive damage to the existing, original stumps and floor joists, and some deterioration of the lower sections of the timber frame which was exposed to two flooding events and years of neglect. Two alternatives were presented for the repair of the floor and lower wall sections. This first involved utilising timber to replace existing stumps, joists and coverings; the second involved replacing the timber floor with concrete. Both alternatives are very similar in price, estimated at approximately $20,000. Considering the rear third of the building (a later extension) is already of concrete construction, and the low level of maintenance required should the building be flooded again in the future, concrete will likely be selected. Due to the limited time of the building contract, and the already exhausted grants funding, the cost of Council staff managing the project are required to source additional funding to cover the cost of repairing the floor. Integrated Planning and Reporting Reference B5 – A thriving tourist economy. Legislative Policy and Planning Implications Nil. Budget and Financial Aspects The cost of the redevelopment works is funded ($385,000 including GST) by a combination of grants and Council contribution. These funds have already dedicated to construction of the new museum building, and repair of the former building (including removal of asbestos cladding, replastering, repainting, and provision of disabled access. Attachment Nil. Recommendation: That Council agree to provide funding through Council’s reserves to cover the cost of repairing the floor.

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Delegates’ Reports

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Questions and Statements

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Closed Session Agenda

The following Item/s are listed for consideration by Council on 14 October 2014:

1. WOOL ART COLLECTION AGREEMENT (GM/LD25-91)

2. SEALING CONTRACT FOR 2014/15 SEASON (DEES/R40-050)


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