Agenda Item 9.1 REPORT
Report No. 194/14ccs TO: CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE –
10 NOVEMBER 2014 SUBJECT: DIRECTORATE UPDATE AUTHOR: DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES – CRAIG CATCHLOVE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides an update of current Corporate and Community Services projects, programs and events. RECOMMENDATION That it be a recommendation to Council: That the report be received and noted. REPORT 1. DISCUSSION
The attached reports summarize activities that occurred within the Corporate and Community Services Directorate for the month of October 2014. 1.1 SUMMARY OF BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES OF THE
CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING 13 OCTOBER 2014
• All matters actioned.
2. POLICY IMPACTS
All projects relate to and reflect the appropriate policies and components of the Alice Springs Town Council Strategic Plan 2013-2016
3. FINANCIAL IMPACTS
All projects are working within their approved budget.
4. SOCIAL IMPACTS
As per individual project plans. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
As per the project plans.
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6. PUBLIC RELATIONS
Nil
7. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - HR Report Attachment B - Ranger Unit Report Attachment C - Registry Report Attachment D - Library Report Attachment E - Community Development Unit Report Attachment F – Information Technology Report Attachment G – ASALC Report
Craig Catchlove DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTACHMENT A
REPORT
CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE – 10 NOVEMBER 2014 TO: DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AUTHOR: MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES – TONY JENNISON SUBJECT: REPORT FROM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOR
OCTOBER 2014 This report provides an update of current Human Resources projects. 1. RECRUITMENT as per 31 October 2014
• 3 positions vacant in the Depot • 0 positions vacant in the Waste Management Facility • 1 position vacant in the Library • 0 positions vacant in the Civic Centre
2. TRAINING activities as per 31 October 2014
• Individual courses as required • Traffic Management • 4wd course for Rangers
3. WH&S • No new workers compensation claims for the period • Staff event on mental health for all staff was held in recognition of Safe Work
Australia month 4. ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT
• List of issues compiled for 2013 -15 agreement discussions, which commenced early in 2014
5. PROCEDURAL STATEMENTS AND DIRECTIVES (PSD)
• Business plans for all Departments are with the CEO for approval • KPIs for all employees now established for 2014/15
6. INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT as per 31 October 2014
• 21 full time Indigenous employees at Council • Approx. 13% Indigenous staff
Tony Jennison MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES
ATTACHMENT B REPORT
CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE – 10 NOVEMBER 2014
TO: DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AUTHOR: MANAGER RANGER UNIT - KEVIN EVERETT SUBJECT: REPORT FROM RANGER UNIT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014
This report provides an update of current Ranger Unit projects, programs and events. 1. INFRINGEMENT NOTICES - PARKING
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 139 146 257 136 185 117 139 135 224 83 128 96 17852014/2015 171 231 100 85 587
020406080
100120140160180200220240260280
PARKING: Number of Infringement Notices Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $6,075 $6,580 $11,460 $6,295 $8,240 $5,320 $6,085 $6,085 $9,555 $4,081 $6,625 $4,540 $80,9412014/2015 $7,750 $10,370 $5,370 $4,265 $27,755
$0.00
$2,000.00
$4,000.00
$6,000.00
$8,000.00
$10,000.00
$12,000.00PARKING: $ Value of the Infringement Notices Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
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2. INFRINGEMENT NOTICES - ANIMAL
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $3,452 $5,852 $8,670 $5,982 $5,577 $4,947 $5,016 $6,076 $6,069 $3,871 $3,860 $4,546 $63,9182014/2015 $4,131 $6,456 $7,021 $3,874 $21,482
$0.00
$2,000.00
$4,000.00
$6,000.00
$8,000.00
$10,000.00PARKING: Amount of Infringement Notices PAID
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 6 2 1 1 7 2 4 5 10 4 1 3 462014/2015 5 9 11 3 28
0
2
4
6
8
10
12ANIMAL: Number of Infringement Notices Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $1,833 $1,728 $288 $1,440 $5,904 $1,728 $6,048 $4,464 $8,352 $1,584 $720 $4,608 $38,6972014/2015 $3,427 $9,089 $6,109 $3,278 $21,903
$0.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$3,000.00
$4,000.00
$5,000.00
$6,000.00
$7,000.00
$8,000.00
$9,000.00
$10,000.00ANIMAL: $ value of the Infringement Notices Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
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3. INFRINGEMENT NOTICES – PUBLIC PLACES
Breakdown of Public Places Infringements for OCTOBER 2014:
- Possessing Opened Liquor Container 1 x $447.00
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $148 $430 $148 $1,608 $308 $0 $90 $3,959 $4,028 $140 $795 $831 $12,4862014/2015 $398 $1,867 $110 $2,395 $4,770
$0.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,000.00
$2,500.00
$3,000.00
$3,500.00
$4,000.00
$4,500.00ANIMAL: Amount of the Infringement Notices PAID
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 7 26 24 53 19 11 41 26 24 14 2 2 2492014/2015 1 4 14 1 20
0
10
20
30
40
50
60PUBLIC PLACES: Number of Infringement Notices Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $2,115 $9,456 $7,632 $18,864 $6,336 $3,168 $14,400 $8,352 $7,056 $5,040 $576 $720 $83,7152014/2015 $447 $1,192 $6,407 $447 $8,493
$0.00
$2,000.00
$4,000.00
$6,000.00
$8,000.00
$10,000.00
$12,000.00
$14,000.00
$16,000.00
$18,000.00
$20,000.00PUBLIC PLACES: $ value of the Infringement Notices Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
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4. INFRINGEMENT NOTICES – WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $2,055 $1,909 $1,284 $1,838 $1,311 $1,071 $1,706 $746 $624 $621 $365 $656 $14,1852014/2015 $52 $487 $70 $178 $787
$0.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,000.00
$2,500.00
$3,000.00PUBLIC PLACES: Amount of the Infringement Notices PAID
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 02014/2015 1 0 1
0
1
2
3
4
5WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY: Number of Infringement Notices Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $02014/2015 $447 $0 $447
$0.00
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
$400.00
$500.00WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY: $ value of the Infringement Notices Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
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5. CAUTION NOTICES
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $02014/2015 $447 $0 $447
$0.00
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
$400.00
$500.00WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY: Amount of the Infringement Notices PAID
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 3 1 2 1 3 3 5 1 0 0 1 7 272014/2015 8 12 2 1 23
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14PARKING/TRAFFIC: Number of Caution Notices Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 7 1 0 2 5 5 3 20 9 9 1 3 652014/2015 8 16 6 7 37
0
5
10
15
20
25ANIMAL: Number of Caution Notices Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
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6. FINES RECOVERY
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 2 1 4 6 12 2 19 21 16 1 6 3 932014/2015 2 10 2 3 17
02468
10121416182022
PUBLIC PLACES: Number of Caution Notices Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $973 $4,266 $3,671 $2,606 $3,370 $0 $5,579 $4,621 $3,655 $3,967 $2,483 $4,577 $39,7672014/2015 $0 $7,486 $5,242 $2,328 $15,056
$0.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$3,000.00
$4,000.00
$5,000.00
$6,000.00
$7,000.00
$8,000.00FINES RECOVERY: RECEIVED
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $8,800 $7,039 $4,028 $8,615 $23,159 $11,745 $15,137 $12,584 $7,564 $15,396 $14,511 $5,826 $134,4042014/2015 $0 $0 $13,828 $17,353 $31,181
$0.00
$4,000.00
$8,000.00
$12,000.00
$16,000.00
$20,000.00
$24,000.00FINES RECOVERY: SENT
2013/2014 2014/2015
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7. PERMITS ISSUED
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD% 2013/2014 11.05 60.60 91.13 30.25 14.55 0.00 36.86 36.72 48.32 25.76 17.11 78.56 29.59% 2014/2015 0.00 0.00 37.91 13.41 48.29
0
20
40
60
80
100FINES RECOVERY: %
% 2013/2014 % 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 22 18 7 22 4 6 7 6 11 12 21 2 1382014/2015 11 14 11 15 51
0
5
10
15
20
25 PUBLIC PLACES: Number of Permits Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 18 11 8 12 14 4 3 1 11 7 3 6 982014/2015 11 12 7 11 41
0
5
10
15
20TODD MALL ACTIVITY: Number of Permits Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
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8. COMPLAINTS
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 6 0 1 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 132014/2015 2 2 2 1 7
0
2
4
6
8 TODD MALL VEHICLE: Number of Permits Issued (excluding markets)
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 9 2 4 3 3 3 4 5 9 3 1 4 502014/2015 2 5 9 8 24
0
2
4
6
8
10 PAINTING SELLER: Number of Permits Issued
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 144 103 126 107 122 99 147 142 134 117 106 97 14442014/2015 121 124 95 124 464
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200Number of Complaints
2013/2014 2014/2015
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Breakdown of Complaints for OCTOBER 2014:
Abandoned Vehicles 17 Cat at Large 3 Cat Injured/Dead 2 Cat Nuisance 2 Cat Trap 14 Dog at Large 12 Dog Attack on Animal 6 Dog Attack on Human 0 Dog Menace 10 Dog Nuisance 13 Dog Trap 1 Dog Welfare and Cruelty 3 Other Animal: Bird and Kangaroo 2 Flammable Plants 2 Overhanging Trees 1 Graffiti 23 Litter 2 Parking/Traffic 4 Public Places (including illegal camping) 6 Wheelie Bin 1 9. ANIMALS REGISTRATION
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 63 55 50 47 39 28 43 42 56 43 63 42 5712014/2015 48 54 74 32 208
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80DOGS: Lifetime registrations
2013/2014 2014/2015
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 18 16 9 11 14 4 5 15 6 11 5 2 1162014/2015 4 13 9 6 32
0
5
10
15
20 DOGS: New Annual registrations
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $10,215 $7,788 $5,739 $4,357 $4,936 $2,185 $3,082 $3,636 $3,810 $3,687 $5,052 $2,576 $57,0592014/2015 $7,620 $7,523 $6,922 $3,826 $25,890
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000DOGS: $ value of registrations - Lifetime, New Annual & Annual Renewals
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 14 6 7 9 1 7 13 12 11 9 9 7 1052014/2015 17 17 9 3 46
0
5
10
15
20CATS: Lifetime registrations
2013/2014 2014/2015
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10. ANIMALS IMPOUNDED
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 3 3 3 3 0 2 1 0 0 2 4 3 242014/2015 5 4 3 1 13
0
2
4
6
8 CATS: New Annual registrations
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 $1,238 $780 $845 $769 $171 $483 $1,011 $1,017 $677 $1,010 $924 $522 $9,4472014/2015 $1,589 $1,906 $1,066 $284 $4,844
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000 CATS: $ value of registrations - Lifetime, New Annual & Annual Renewals
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 40 26 30 17 19 24 34 18 27 21 27 14 2972014/2015 44 60 24 4 132
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70 DOGS: Impounded
2013/2014 2014/2015
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JAN = Turkey AUG = Duck 11. WORK DONE IN TOWN CAMPS
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 81 25 22 20 17 20 33 23 31 40 33 40 3852014/2015 34 18 12 13 77
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 CATS: Impounded
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12014/2015 0 1 0 0 1
0
1
2
3 OTHER: Impounded
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 4 2 6 1 5 0 10 6 13 4 4 1 562014/2015 4 5 0 4 13
0
5
10
15MALE DOGS: Removed from Town Camps
2013/2014 2014/2015
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 2 7 8 4 3 2 10 7 7 3 7 0 602014/2015 1 9 2 0 12
0
2
4
6
8
10
12FEMALE DOGS: Removed from Town Camps
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 1 3 5 6 6 6 9 0 0 5 9 6 562014/2015 3 1 0 0 4
0
2
4
6
8
10 DOGS: Microchipped & Registered
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 1 3 5 7 6 3 8 0 0 4 8 5 502014/2015 3 0 0 0 3
0
2
4
6
8
10DOGS: Desexed
2013/2014 2014/2015
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 41 30 17 28 39 16 56 41 20 15 30 8 3412014/2015 12 3 0 0 15
0
10
20
30
40
50
60 MALES: Spoken To
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 38 29 16 26 33 12 50 36 23 23 29 5 3202014/2015 17 1 0 0 18
0
10
20
30
40
50
60 FEMALE: Spoken To
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 2 0 0 4 0 0 7 10 4 0 6 0 332014/2015 4 0 0 0 4
0
2
4
6
8
10
12CHILDREN: Spoken To
2013/2014 2014/2015
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 11 3 0 7 12 0 18 4 0 0 0 0 552014/2015 0 0 22 9 31
0
5
10
15
20
25 Drinkers/Hangers On Spoken To
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 3 0 0 0 3 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 132014/2015 0 0 0 1 1
0
2
4
6
8 Verbal Warning
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 0 3 0 7 6 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 262014/2015 0 0 14 1 15
0
5
10
15Infringements
2013/2014 2014/2015
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14. TROLLEYS
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 15 12 0 7 152 0 8 9 0 0 0 0 2032014/2015 0 0 81 9 90
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160Standard Drinks Tipped Out
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 2 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 162014/2015 0 0 8 1 9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Coles
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 27 29 51 24 7 16 20 5 9 12 52 54 3062014/2015 22 12 29 22 85
0
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
54
60Woolworths
2013/2014 2014/2015
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Kevin Everett MANAGER RANGER UNIT
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 5 1 4 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 262014/2015 0 0 10 0 10
0
5
10
15 KMART
2013/2014 2014/2015
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE YTD2013/2014 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 42014/2015 0 0 0 0 0
0
1
2
3 Other
2013/2014 2014/2015
ATTACHMENT C
REPORT
CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE – 10 NOVEMBER 2014 TO: DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AUTHOR: SENIOR RECORDS OFFICER – LORAINE DALWOOD-MASON SUBJECT: REPORT FROM REGISTRY FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014
This report provides an update of current Registry projects.
1. COMMUNITY EMAILS
• ASTC inbox
• Community Emails: 111 in August – 111 actioned. 2. CEMETERIES
Interments Total Fees
Plot Fees 6 $9,174.00
Burial Fees 6 $5,700.00
Islamic Burial
Notice of Interment 1 $1,529.00
Burial Fee 1 $950.00
Extras $660.00
TOTAL $18,013.00
RESERVED GRAVES
• All Reserved plot information has been entered into TRIM.
NICHE WALLS
• Niche Walls 1 & 2 information is now up to date and on TRIM.
• All “Reserved” Niche details have been confirmed. Information has been entered
onto current spreadsheet.
• All plaques on the Niche Walls have been glued and screwed for permanence.
• Niche Walls have been treated for white ants.
PET CREMATORIUM / CEMETERY
• 3 enquiries this month regarding the pet cemetery and crematorium
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GENERAL CEMETERY INFORMATION
• 18 general / garden cemetery enquires in person.
• 26 general / garden cemetery phone enquiries.
3. LEGAL DOCUMENTS
• Sorting, destroying and archiving all legal documents.
• TRIMMING all legal documents (1,200) not previously entered.
Loraine Dalwood-Mason SENIOR RECORDS OFFICER
ATTACHMENT D
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REPORT CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE – 10 NOVEMBER 2014 TO: DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AUTHOR: ACTING MANAGER LIBRARY SERVICES – BIRGIT NIELSEN SUBJECT: REPORT FROM ALICE SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE MONTH
OF OCTOBER 2014 This report provides an update of current Library projects, programs and events. 1. STATISTICS
• October - Life Long Learning events: 848 participants – 36 events (Details included at end of report)
• October loans – 12,616
• October - number of active members – 8,578
• October – number of new members - 168
• October - number of new items added – 839
• October - number of visitors – 13,400
VISITORS
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CIRCULATION
ACTIVE LIBRARY MEMBERS
2. GOOD NEWS STORIES – COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS About the first e-newsletter • I just want to say thank you for adding e-News to the long list of services
provided by the Library. You run a top Library, and your efforts are much appreciated. Many thanks.
• Library Dear AS Library, Just received the e-newsletter, it looks really good.
Great to get the link to Goethe Online also At the night markets many positive comments were made about the library
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• You all smile and welcome everyone. There is no discrimination in the library. I love it!
• You (staff) always provide the right advice on books and resources for everyone.
• I'm so glad Alice Springs still has a library and yours is one of the best! • There is nothing you guys (library) won't put on! Look at all these activities!
That's what makes our library unique! Never afraid to step out of the box. • That (monthly reading group) is good. What a great idea! [This was mentioned by several people during the night markets] Participant in 'Water Colour Painting Class for Beginners with Liene Burbeck' • Thank you so much for the golden opportunity to participate in such an
informative and fun watercolour lesson yesterday. I was so inspired I came straight home and gave the techniques a try, slight overspray with the toothbrush and strange shaped tree trunks but overall am pleased with my very first watercolour efforts. Thank you once again, my appreciation and gratitude do not seem enough. Janine Pearce
• I have shown everyone my painting this morning. Even my husband didn’t believe that I painted it. Scott Allen told me to frame it and he would put it onto his office wall. Lol. I loved the class and went straight home and ordered paper, paints etc on line. Can’t wait to start something else. I really enjoyed it. Thanks heaps - Loraine Dalwood
• Would you please thank Liene again for her fabulous painting workshop! I found out some really handy tips I had not picked up in a previous watercolour workshop but the thing I liked the most was her emphasis on being very free with your painting (and that standing up was the best way to do this). It also would not have occurred to me to be so bold with the colours. Thank you. - Alison Laherty
About the library’s new smart chute • Wow! Another upgrade. You guys (library) get all the new fun things. It's really
wonderful, what you do. September – October School Holiday Program • The movie night was a great opportunity for children to be amongst other
children. • An enjoyable hour of creativity with a positive atmosphere of creativity and
sociability (collage on linen canvas) • There were a lot of resources to choose from that made the girls happy
(collage on linen canvas). • This workshop was really good for the children to develop their skills (collage
on linen canvas and picture book making). • I really enjoyed having a free reign over what I could do (water colour
painting).
3. CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH SERVICES
• September – October School Holiday Program:
During the school holidays in October, the library held a movie night and three art-based children’s activities The film ’ E.T. Extra-terrestrial’ was screened and prizes were given away for ‘best-dressed’ alien. 42 people attended the event, which included adults, children and youth. Many of the children dressed
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as aliens and all children who participated by dressing up were able to choose a small prize for themselves. Pizza was provided for dinner, as well as other snacks and drinks. This was a very successful event and the film received applause from the children in the audience at its conclusion. The art activities held during the week were: collage on linen canvas, water colouring painting and picture book making and all were well attended.
• School Group Visit:
A class of 18 students from Alice Springs Steiner School, aged 8-9 years old, visited the library for a planned tour and talk about information organisation. The class was shown the ActivTable and given free time to explore the children’s area. All the students were given a letter to take home asking their parents to consider joining their children to the library, as well as flyers on children’s programs. This resulted in a family of children attended the 6-12s Club the following week.
• Combined Library and Aquatic Centre School Holiday Program: Work is underway on developing a joint school holiday program with the
Aquatic Centre for the first and last weeks of the December-January school holiday period.
• Children’s Week: A poetry festival was run by the library during Children’s Week. The festival
was called ‘Speak and be Heard’. Local poet Blake Kendall was engaged to run two poetry workshops for children aged 7 and over during Children’s Week and to MC a poetry performance for children and youth on the Saturday of Children’s Week. Prizes were bought for three age groups. These were: a book of movie tickets to Alice Springs Cinemas, a scooter, and a voucher for Desert Wave Surf Shop. The festival was advertised in the Centralian Advocate. There were 10 children who participated in both the workshops and the performance. Their ages ranged from 6 – 13. Those children who did not receive a main prize at the event were able to choose a small prize for themselves. The children were accompanied at the performance by their families who were very pleased that their children had taken part in the festival. For most of the children, it was their first experience of writing poetry and speaking on a microphone.
4. PROGRAMS & EVENTS • The Library had its usual stall at the ASTC night markets
• Author’s visit and talk by Kate Forsyth which was popular and successful
• A public book mending workshop was held 21st October from 5-6 pm. The Collection Development Librarian and I instructed 3 participants in various practical aspects of book maintenance and preservation.
• During October the library held a free water colour painting class for adults, which was run by visiting artist Liene Burbeck. This class was held from 3-6pm and was aimed at beginners, and catered to a maximum of 10 people. There was a lot of interest from the public, and three patrons attended the event just as observers. These keen observers also became volunteers and assisted with the clean-up. There was excellent feedback and strong interest in the possibility of further art classes for adults being held at the library. Liene has offered to run another class when she returns to Alice Springs in the future.
• Technology help for patrons and staff, and staff training – During October,
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2 one-on-one help sessions with patrons of approximately 1hr each in duration were held, and a further 3 of approximately 30mins in length, and fielded many more brief queries from patrons and staff.
• Two “Maker Space” events were hosted at the library by the Library IT and the C&Y Officers respectively
5. DISPLAYS/EXHIBITIONS • Fundraising day • Halloween books & films
6. TECHNOLOGY • After the recent incident of flooding / vandalism, the new secure returns chute
and the roof over it are now in place and operational. They will likely have a number of benefits for library patrons and staff:
a) The roofed area outside the chute means that patrons will no longer need to be exposed to the elements when returning items. This will be of particular benefit in hot or rainy conditions.
b) The new chute is secure, and can only be opened with an item bearing an RFID tag. This should greatly reduce the chance of vandalism of the scale of the “fire hose incident”, and also virtually eliminate the likelihood of any unwanted materials (rubbish, etc.) being placed in the chute.
c) The fact that the chute has a battery backup unit attached to it means that the chute will continue working even when power failures occur.
7. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Reference • Request for copy of newspaper article from 2004 • Film maker looking for historical photographs for a documentary • Information on history of a building in the CBD • Information on Stuart Cemetery burials • Author looking for historical photographs to include in a book he is currently
writing • Document delivery of newspaper articles from 1956 for an autobiography. • (Army) Location of North of Parallel 14.5 degree(s) South Latitude
In-house and circulation statistics October 2014
Collection Circulation New items Akaltye Antheme 205 Local Languages 10 Alice Springs Collection 63 20 Sensitive Items Cabinet 0 World Languages 31 Nevil Shute Collection 0 TOTAL 309 20
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8. OUTREACH & PROMOTION • E-newsletter for October complete: The library’s first e-newsletter went out
and is a huge success: Over 7,000 members had the library’s news and stories hot off the press into their inbox.
9. LIBRARY
• During October the ASPL had to deal with some incidents but managed all successfully with the main being as following: On Saturday 4th October the Library sustained water damage as a result of children leaving a fire hose in the returns chute. The water covered the floor of the Alice Springs Collection and adjoining office. Also affected were the workroom, kitchen and returns room. Fortunately the water was too low to damage shelved books. One book had fallen on the floor but was able to be dried with only buckling of the pages.
The old book shelves in the Alice Springs Collection office had to be replaced as they fell apart while being moved to allow for carpet drying. The new shelves are an improvement as they have doors to prevent dust build up. The shelves were reasonably priced and sourced locally.
There was some water damage to items stored in boxes on the floor and under the desk. Where possible packaging and contents were opened and air dried so that contents could be saved.
The Veronica Turner painting has been hung on the wall of the Alice Springs Collection office so that it can completely air dry and minimise the risk of becoming wet if another water leak occurs. Shortly after the Library opened finally its smart return chute, i.e. the chute opens only when it reads/identifies an RFID tagged item. Then the item can be slid in/through and returned. Check-ins still need to be done manually, however a self-check-in for patrons will follow asap. – See also 6. TECHNOLOGY
• Disaster Recovery Plan: The Disaster Recovery Plan is currently being updated. Supplies are being purchased for the recovery kit and contact details edited. In the long run the kit is likely to be stored on top of the new stationery cabinets in the Alice Springs Collection office. However the cabinets are still awaiting assembly by Depot staff, when their other commitments permit.
• The Programs, Events & Collections team discussed the layout and question for an upcoming library customer and services survey draft.
• DVD loans are continued to increase, and are now the most borrowed collection (2183 loans compared to 2014 Adult fiction in September). The increase in popularity is reflected in requests for purchase. The suppliers, Elan, and Red Kangaroo, are getting quicker in supplying requested DVDs
• Territory Parents Support Group: The children’s and Youth Services Officer attended the Territory Parents Support Group during October to speak to new parents about Baby Rhyme Time and other relevant library services.
• Library staff participated in the ASTC Worksafe Month event.
10. EVENT STATISTICS
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Date Event Description No. of Participants
Adult Young Peoples
01-Oct-2014 E.T. Movie Night - School Holiday Program 7 35
02-Oct-2014 Collage on Linen Canvas - School Holiday Program 5 21
02-Oct-2014 Water Colour Painting - School Holiday Program 1 16 03-Oct-2014 Baby Rhyme Time 17 17 03-Oct-2014 Picture Book Making - School Holiday Program 5 15 07-Oct-2014 Maker Space 3 1 07-Oct-2014 Storytime 8 16 09-Oct-2014 Yipirinya Storytime & Craft - Elephants 10 32 09-Oct-2014 6-12s Club - Sand Art 2 12 10-Oct-2014 Steiner School Visit 2 18 10-Oct-2014 Baby Rhyme Time - program 41 16 16 13-Oct-2014 Araluen Comp - Kinship 86 14-Oct-2014 Storytime - Water theme 12 16
15-Oct-2014 Territory Parents Support program at Flynn Drv Community Health Centre 3 1
16-Oct-2014 Yipirinya Storytime & Craft - Farm theme 5 31 16-Oct-2014 Night Market 65 16-Oct-2014 6-12s Club - T-Shirt printing 2 9 17-Oct-2014 Baby Rhyme Time - program 41 16 16 17-Oct-2014 Yirara School Visit 4 10 18-Oct-2014 Cup Cake Making 0 0
20-Oct-2014 Children's Week Poetry Workshop no. 1 with Blake Kendall 1 10
21-Oct-2014 Author Talk- Kate Forsyth. 25 0
21-Oct-2014 Water Colour Painting class for adults with Liene Burbeck 13 0
21-Oct-2014 Mending workshop 3 0 21-Oct-2014 Storytime 10 16 23-Oct-2014 Yipirinya Storytime - Monkey 3 31 23-Oct-2014 6-12s Club - Colouring 'Web 2.0 Style' 2 8 24-Oct-2014 Yirara School Visit 4 12
24-Oct-2014 Children's Week Poetry Workshop no. 2 with Blake Kendall 10 1
24-Oct-2014 Baby Rhyme Time 12 12
25-Oct-2014 Children's Week Poetry Performance with Blake Kendall 13 14
25-Oct-2014 Araluen Comp - 11 3 28-Oct-2014 Storytime - Halloween theme 8 11 30-Oct-2014 Yipirinya Storytime 4 32 31-Oct-2014 Baby Rhyme Time - program 43 9 7 31-Oct-2014 Yirara School Visit 2 10 TOTAL 390 458
Total participants 848
Total Programs offered 36
11. UPCOMING EVENTS
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• FUNdraising – book sale, BBQ, face painting • Melbourne Cup library luncheon • Library Reading Group to commence • Christmas Carnival – purchase of and decorating of doors for light
competition, sourcing equipment for event Birgit Nielsen ACTING MANAGER LIBRARY SERVICES
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CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE – 10 NOVEMBER 2014 TO: DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AUTHOR: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UNIT SUBJECT: REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014 This report provides an update of current projects, programs and events of the Community Development Unit COMMUNITY PROJECTS OFFICER – FRAN STOOPS 1. NIGHT MARKETS
• 69 stallholders attended the October Night Market with a couple of no shows. • Still numerous enquiries on how to be involved in Night Markets • November - same amount of stallholders interested • Performances showcasing local youth talent with Yirara Fellas Band, Fitness &
Dance Alice Springs, Dusty Feet Dance Collective, Hello Jenny • Posters distributed • 2015 night market dates - August 27, September 17, October 15, November 12
2. CHRISTMAS TREE/CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL • 77 confirmed expressions of interest from stallholders at present with another 5
waiting to confirm. Plenty of interest still. • Posters will be distributed mid November along with information pertaining to
road closures for installation and removal of tree. • Program almost finalised. • A 3rd stage will be placed at the northern end of the Mall with performances
from 5-9pm to ensure that the foot traffic accessing and exiting the Mall has another area to participate in. Cameron Buckley from Kafegonzo and Anthony Mcilwain are on board. Meeting to finalise infrastructure, performers etc. Friday 31 October. Possible live broadcast from 8CCC in the vicinity. Cinema also on board with free giveaways and dress up characters.
• Contracts signed from the following performers – Apakatjah, Silver Tinsel and the Desert Elf’s, Desert Mulga, Shannon Gallagher, roving performers, balloon twister.
• Still waiting on confirmation from Cassandra Williams, Andrew Langford, Indian Society. Filipino children’s and adults’ dance group will perform on Council Lawns.
• Town Band will play in the ‘courtyard’ of the Uniting Church Lawns • Activities for children will be held in the Secret Solar Garden – still determining
what type of activities. More activities on the Council Lawns with face painting, fair rides, inflatable slide, music performances from some of the above mentioned performers, Library activities which will include the competition to switch on the Christmas Tree lights, fireworks.
• Once all contracts have been signed, program will be finalised and sent to Imparja to update.
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• Christmas banners and gobos will be installed 28 November. • Updates on Christmas Carnival page re confirmed performances.
3. ALICE DESERT FESTIVAL
• Mary Jane Reynolds & Laura Martinez will be providing a deputation at the November 10 Council meeting
• Dates for ADF next year may be earlier and therefore the September night market date has been changed from the 10th to the 17th
4. BIG DAY OUT IN HARMONY
• Meeting with Marguerite Baptist-Rooke, Multicultural Services of Central Australia
• Date confirmed as Saturday 9 May • Council Lawns booked • Marguerite liaising with performers, some already confirmed
5. GENERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS/IN KIND SUPPORT • Alice Pride Carnivale – event held Saturday 25 October • Carols by Candlelight – Rev. Robert Bos is leaving town and I am now
liaising with Rev. Colin Gordon • 40th Anniversary of Cyclone Tracy event – Thursday 4 December • Miscellaneous – ongoing consultation
6. OTHER/ONGOING
• Traffic Management Workshop: Another email was sent with relevant updates regarding the workshop plus follow up phone calls to those organisations who did not respond with initial contact details. Just waiting on confirmation of one more person to replace someone who has left town. All other nominees confirmed to attend.
• Marketing:
Ongoing updates for CPO projects to ASTC website; relevant event calendars; Red Hot Arts e bulletin.
• Todd Mall Markets:
Ongoing with committee and interested new stallholders. Department of health to ensure all food stallholders are compliant.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – MITCH CAMERON 1. SENIORS
Seniors Coordinating Committee (SCC) • The monthly meeting was held on the 15th October in the Andy McNeill Room.
A representative from Australian Regional & Remote Community Services (ARRCS) attended the meeting for the first time as a replacement to the role previously provided by Frontier Services.
Alice Springs 50 Plus Community Centre Management Committee • The committee held its AGM on the 22nd October and all members remained in
their current positions. Wendy Collits retained the role of Chairperson.
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• The committee is still awaiting notification of its grant application to the Community Benefit Fund.
2. YOUTH
Youth Action Group • CDO & CCDM are currently investigating a range of Youth Council Facebook
pages and suitable options for an ongoing Youth Action Group/ Youth Council. A YAG meeting was held on 29th October.
Youth Services Alice Springs (YSAS) • The Monthly meeting was held on 1st October in the Andy McNeill Room.
3. MAYORAL AWARDS
• Applications for the Mayoral Awards closed on 17th October. 5 nominations were received for the Champion category and 2 for the Noteworthy category.
• The award ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Disability Advocacy Service celebrating IDPwD on December 3 in the Andy McNeill Room from 11 am. An appropriate Guest speaker is still being investigated by CDO and the Disability Advocacy Service.
4. MOBILITY MAP
• A final draft CBD Mobility Map was presented at the Access Advisory Committee meeting on 28th October. Members of the committee have been given until 6th November to provide feedback.
5. TODD MALL PROMOTIONS/ ALICE SPRINGS TODD MALL ASSOCIATION
• A brainstorming session /meeting was held on October 9th in the Andy McNeill Room. 27 people were in attendance. CDO took minutes from the meeting and sent through to the Chairperson of the Alice Springs Todd Mall Association (ASTMA) Paul Darvodelsky on 16th October.
• CDO has been updating the Alice Springs Todd Mall Association Contact List in conjunction with Paul Darvodelsky.
• A pop up shop allowing people to dive in the Red Centre was set up in the previously tenanted ‘On Safari Adventure Wear’ store on October 22 for one day only.
• ‘The Pool Collective’ a Sydney company allowed people to try diving through visual stimulation via the new Samsung Galaxy 6 phone and a virtual reality mask. The idea received great exposure including a front page photo on the Centralian Advocate.
6. OTHER
• Staff Fitness classes at both the Civic Centre & the Depot on 7, 14, 2, 28 & 29 October including a Bike ride to celebrate Ride for Work Day.
• October Business Month 20 October. • Heart Foundation Walking group 25 October. • Night Market chalking of sites and Bump-in of Stallholders on 16 October. • CDO resigned from 2 day per week Arthritis NT role effective from October 7. • CDO completed reports for the Department of Health and a Monthly report to
the Arthritis NT Board as part of the ongoing relationship that Council has in
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place with both Arthritis Australia and Arthritis NT for the roll out of the National Local Exercise Project.
• Commenced full time/ 5 day per week Community Development Officer Position with Council effective from October 13.
• Attended planning meeting for Health & Wellness Centre @ Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre on 6 October and promoted the Youth exercise program to various networks.
• CDO & CPO assisted in setting up cinema package for the Pioneers Football Club for an event on the 17 October.
• Provided a Stretch & Relaxation session as part of the ‘Ride for Work’ Day held at the ASALC on the 15 October.
• Completed the Acquittal for the Seniors Month event ‘Still Got Talent on 27th October.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES COORDINATOR – LUCINDA COOBS 1. HEART FOUNDATION WALKING
• Council entered the Annual National Heart Foundation Calendar Competition with a photo that included our local Heart Foundation Walkers, Rob De Castella and members of the Indigenous Marathon Project.
• Last year Council won the major prize for this competition which highlighted our photograph on the front page of the 2014 Calendar.
2. NLEP & ARTHRITIS NT
• HCC commenced two days per week effective 13th October providing services to Arthritis NT to ensure the NT roll-out of the National Local Exercise Program from October – June 2015.
• Mitch Cameron has also commenced one day per week to support the Health Communities programs.
3. AGED CARE ACCESS GRANT
• HCC met with John Hassett from Northern Territory Medicare Local (NTML) to discuss the progress of Healthy Communities programs funded by NTML.
• Heartmoves and Aquatics numbers have been consistent under the Northern Territory Medicare Local funding.
• The Heartmoves classes at Old Timers and Flynn Lodge are being well received by residents and NTML has asked the HCC for a quotation to extend these programs into 2015.
4. ASALC HAWC
• Three programs at the ASALC HAWC (Health & Wellness Centre) commenced on 7th October sponsored by the Healthy Communities program.
• Get Physical has been contracted to deliver these classes. • The HCC has received GP referrals from Central Australian Aboriginal
Congress to the Heartmoves program. • Programs include a youth fitness, falls prevention and cardiac rehabilitation.
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COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – LEON TRIPP 1. PUBLIC ART
Roundabout Perentie • This work is still under construction. Alice Springs Historical Flood Marker • Final presentation of the proposed artwork by J9 Stanton at next PAAC
meeting 5 November. Aerial Light Sculpture • The sculpture was successfully installed and `lit up’ at the 18 October Night
Market. Ben Ward the creator of the sculpture has programmed a number of different `light shows’ into the software which will change monthly. The sculpture is set to come on at sunset and turn off be for sunrise.
2. PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAAC)
Public Art Commissioning Manual • A working group has been formed from PAAC membership to contribute to the
development of an operational manual for the commissioning of Public Art. All the components of the manual have been developed by the CCDM and the group will assist in pulling the components together.
Artback NT Artist in Residence Program • Linda Joy a practising NT artist has been appointed as the programs first
emerging artist and as a condition of ASTC’s sponsorship of this program will deliver a presentation to the next PAAC meeting. The presentation will profile a Public Art commission she completed for Palmerston City Council.
3. SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
• Planning is well underway to develop and deliver an integrated school holiday program for the coming Xmas period. The program sees collaboration between CDM, ASTC, NT Police, Tangentyere, The Gap Youth Centre, Congress, Bushmob and representatives from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. The program should be finalised by late November.
4. GREVILLIA EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
• A meeting has taken place with Paul Fitzsimons from CDU to continue discussions around the potential of CDU managing the Grevillia Early Learning Centre for the purpose of developing a childcare industry training hub. Paul has requested data on maintenance costs over the last 2 years to inform their consideration. The establishment of a childcare industry training hub in Alice Springs would be seen as a valuable development in supporting an industry that traditionally has difficulty with staff recruitment and retention.
5. TOTEM THEATRE
• Council received a NT Heritage Grant for $11,000 to carry out an upgrade to the electrical system and repairs to the roof at Totem Theatre. The work should be completed by the end of November. The work is consistent with the 2003 Conservation and Management Plan developed for ASTC by Domenico Pecorari.
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6. CYCLONE TRACY COMMEMORATIVE EVENT • An event to commemorate 40 years since Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin
will be held on the Council lawns on Thursday 4 December 6.30 – 9.30pm. • The event will feature a free BBQ, a film `When Will the Birds Return’ and
testimonials from Alice Springs locals that played a part in the recovery process.
7. OTHER
• Partnerships for impact meeting • Cinema package hire to Casino • Reinvigorating Tourism in the NT presentation by Andrew McEvoy • Multicultural Community Service Providers meeting • Youth Sector Communication Strategy meeting • Safe Work Australia meeting • Youth Action Group meeting • Tourism Events and Promotions meeting
Leon Tripp COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
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REPORT
CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE – 10 NOVEMBER 2014 TO: DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AUTHOR: MANAGER IT / BUSINESS ANALYST SUBJECT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES FOR OCTOBER 2014
This report provides an update of current Information Technology projects, programmes and events.
• Asset management system scoping in-progress.
• Network core upgrades being implemented.
• Training completed for Authority HR module implementation, data entry & finalisation of procedures underway.
• Website maintenance continuing to consume excess resources. Chris Dance MANAGER IT / BUSINESS ANALYST
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CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE – 10 NOVEMBER 2014 TO: DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AUTHOR: MANAGER ALICE SPRINGS AQUATIC AND LEISURE CENTRE –
JESSE MORTENSEN SUBJECT: ALICE SPRINGS AQUATIC AND LEISURE CENTRE REPORT FOR
OCTOBER 2014
REPORT SUMMARY This month was again one of our busiest on record, with the highest number on enrolments ever in our Learn to Swim Program, a strong school program and the Alice Springs Masters Games. Mechanical breakdowns in our ultra violet filtration system compromised our ability to kill organic chloramine, which necessitated technicians visit from Sydney to repair this system. All filters are now working at 100% effectiveness. TOTAL MONTHLY ATTENDANCE Monthly attendance was a record high of 17,042, with extremely high patronage coming from our Learn to Swim Program, Masters Games Participants and general member swimming. Our year-to-date figures stand at 45,337 visits for July to October, compared to 42,179 for the same period last year. This represents an increase of 7.48%. We are also nearing our first goal milestone (500,000 visits) with a recorded 470,708 swimmers since the opening of the new Indoor Aquatic Centre in March 2011. We anticipate reaching this milestone mid-January and are developing celebration ideas.
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Visit demographics – 2014
Visit type Jul-14 Aug-14 Sep-14 Oct-14 Casual Visit - Early morning Adult 224 220 334 457 Casual Visit - Early morning Concession 174 22 206 283 Casual Visit - Early morning Child 25 145 41 31 Casual Visit Adult 858 845 2811 3090 Casual Visit Concession 340 275 559 755 Casual Visit Child 475 527 2311 2284 Family 82 84 362 304 Membership Visit 1,525 1,451 2,312 2,512 Visit Pass 482 581 778 985 Child under 6 237 140 450 864 Spectators 104 127 73 318 School Visit 354 2302 3264 2608 Bush School Visit 0 51 146 321 Group Visit 36 61 91 567 Aquatic Education 227 796 721 1137 Aqua Exercise 250 415 401 526 Special Event Entry (Masters) 994 TOTAL 5,393 8,042 14,860 17,042
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Membership types – 2014
Pass type Jul -14 Aug - 14 Sep-14 Oct-14
12 Month Adult 2 4 8 3
12 Month Concession 4 5 2 1
12 Month Child 0 0 0 1
12 Month Family 2 2 2 1 Total 12 Month passes
8 11 12 6
3 Month Adult 16 9 45 26
3 Month Concession 10 8 22 14
3 Month Child 2 0 2 2
3 month Family 1 1 4 2 Total Short Term passes
29 18 83 44
Winter Season Adult Special n/a 6 0
Winter Season Concession Special n/a 2 0
Winter Child Special n/a 0 0
Winter Family Special n/a 1 0 Total Season Passes
9 0
10 Visit Passes 60 87 103 115
10 Visit Class Passes 1 3 0 5
Learn to Swim 262 265 426 426 Membership Total
360 384 529 546
PROGRAMS After several months of intensive professional development of new learn to swim instructors we have been able to drastically increase the number of available spaces for this program. As a result we have 426 students enrolled in term 4. Despite training many local Alice Springs residents, the demand for this program vastly exceeds our current staff capacity. As a result we have commenced a national recruitment campaign to secure more learn to swim instructors. The popularity of the Northern Territory Governments Learn to swim voucher scheme has elevated this recruitment to our highest priority.
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In addition to our aquatic programs such as Learn to swim, Aqua Aerobics, Birthday parties and sports cooling down sessions, we have commenced a partnership with local business Get Physical to host all programs associated with Councils Healthy Community Program at ASALC. Programs include healthy heart classes, falls prevention, teen fit, and during November an expansion in to mainstream services such as boot camp, fitness assessments and personal training. ASALC staff will be delivering services such as personal training and cross fitness in the coming weeks and months. ASALC Hosted Ride to Work Day on Wednesday the 15th of October, with representatives from the Police conducting free bike engraving services through the morning. Steady attendance was seen throughout the morning, and was well attended by representatives from the cycling club, triathlon club, Council staff and the general public. Masters Games Participation in swimming at the Alice Springs Masters Games has declined steadily from 302 in 2010 to 184 in 2012, to 126 in 2014. The decline has been in both local and travelling athletes. The categories with the least participants were Male 25-30 (1 person), Male 30-35 (1 person) and Male 35-40 (3 people). It is interesting to note that these age groups performed strongly in the other sport held at ASALC, Triathlon. One possible reason for this decline is the gap in opportunities for swimming at that age group, with the Alice Springs Swimming Club catering exclusively for children, and Alice AUSSI Masters Swimming Club perceived as catering for the older generations. ASALC Management will be working with both clubs to ensure this gap is closed. Should neither club have capacity, management will run these sessions in-house.
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MAINTENANCE During October our indoor leisure pool UV Filtration System Globe broke, despite all efforts by our team to keep it going until the scheduled maintenance visit by Trisleys Hydraulic in November. This globe breakage rendered our leisure pool UV system inoperable, and left us unable to remove organic chloramines. In an effort to combat these rising levels, the leisure pool was closed between 7pm on October 8th and 6am October 9th. This gave staff a full day to super-chlorinate the pool, which returned chloramine levels to normal. On Wednesday the 15th of October technicians from Prominent Fluid Services (Sydney) arrived to complete necessary works, with filtration returning to 100% capacity immediately after this. In addition to this work, SDA plumbing were required to repair a leak underneath our 50m plant room late in October. Due to this pipe being underneath a building the decision was made to permanently divert this pipe around a building, enabling any future work to occur without heavy excavation. Planning continues on the 99kw photovoltaic system, with works expected to commence in the next month. Regular maintenance during September has focused on grounds maintenance and floor cleaning to enhance the non-slip properties of the indoor centres tiling. This has been achieved using hot water and a pH neutral cleaner with surfactant. Other maintenance has included:
• Grounds maintenance • Mowing and weeding of grass • Cleaning of scum lines in pools • Regular water quality management and chemical dosing • backwashing – increased level due to higher bather loads
WATER QUALITY Water quality testing was conducted 4 hourly as per Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO). Pool tests are conducted and logged daily at 5:30am, 9:50am, 1:00pm and 5:00pm
WATER QUALITY – OCTOBER 2014
Jan-14 Feb14 Mar14 Apr14 May 14 Jun 14 Jul 14 Aug 14 Sept 14 Oct 14
25M POOL Free 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Combines 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Ph 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Total Av% 100% 100% 100% 99.75% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% LEISURE POOL Free 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 100% Total 100% 99% 99% 100% 100% 100% 99% 99% 93% 91% Combines 100% 99% 99% 100% 100% 100% 99% 99% 93% 90% Ph 100% 99% 100% 98% 99% 100% 100% 99% 99% 98% Total Av% 100% 100% 99.6% 99.5% 99.75% 100% 99.5% 99% 96.25% 94.75%
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OUTDOOR 50M POOL
Free 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% Total 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% Combines 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% Ph 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% Total Av% 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% OUTDOOR LTS POOL
Free 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% Total 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% Combines 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% Ph 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% Total Av% 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% OUTDOOR TODDLER POOL
Free 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% Total 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% Combines 100% 100% 100% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% Ph 100% 98% 98% 100% n/a n/a n/a n/a 98% 100%
Total Av% 100% 100% 99.5% 100% n/a 99.5% 100%
Officials look on during the 2014 Alice Springs Masters Games
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The new ASALC Health and Wellness Centre
Ride to work day pancakes
Jesse Mortensen MANAGER ALICE SPRINGS AQUATIC AND LEISURE CENTRE