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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TUESDAY 3 JUNE 2008

TWEED SHIRE COUNCIL

AGENDA

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday 3 June 2008

Chairman: Mr Frank Willan

Administrators: Mr Frank Willan Mr Max Boyd AM

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COUNCIL'S CHARTER

Tweed Shire Council's charter comprises a set of principles that are to guide

Council in the carrying out of its functions, in accordance with Section 8 of the Local Government Act, 1993.

Tweed Shire 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 multiculturalism;

• 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.


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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL: ITEM PRECIS PAGE

ABORIGINAL STATEMENT 5

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 5

Minutes of the Ordinary and Confidential Council Meetings held Tuesday 13 May 2008

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SCHEDULE OF OUTSTANDING RESOLUTIONS 7

Schedule of Outstanding Resolutions 7

ADMINISTRATOR'S MINUTE 9

[AM] Signing of Documents 9

ORDINARY ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 11

REPORTS FROM SUB-COMMITTEES/WORKING GROUPS 11

1 [SUB-FMC] Minutes of the Floodplain Management Committee Meeting held Tuesday 6 May 2008

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2 [SUB-LTC] Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held Thursday 15 May 2008

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CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 29

REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR TECHNOLOGY & CORPORATE SERVICES 29

REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS 29

1 [EO-CM] S94 TRCP No. 4 Contributions - 78 Wommin Bay Road, Chinderah

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REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR COMMUNITY & NATURAL RESOURCES 31

2 [CNR-CM] Acquisition of Ex Kangia Steiner School Site 31

3 [CNR-CM] Acquisition of Land for Water Pumping Station and Reservoir - Lot 6 DP 814531 Lamanda Court Bilambil Heights

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ABORIGINAL STATEMENT

Administrator Willan acknowledged the Bundjalung Aboriginal Nation with the following statement:

"We wish to recognise the generations of the local Aboriginal people of the Bundjalung Nation who have lived in and derived their physical and spiritual needs from the forests, rivers, lakes and streams of this beautiful valley over many thousands of years as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands."

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Minutes of the Ordinary and Confidential Council Meetings held Tuesday 13 May 2008

UNDER SEPARATE COVER/FURTHER INFORMATION:

To view any "non confidential" attachments listed below, access the meetings link on Council's website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au or visit Council's offices at Tweed Heads or Murwillumbah (from Friday the week before the meeting) or Council's libraries (from Monday the week of the meeting). 1. Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held Tuesday, 13 May 2008 (DW

1820227) 2. Confidential Attachment - Minutes of the Confidential Council Meeting held

Tuesday, 13 May 2008 (DW 1820228)

http://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/


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SCHEDULE OF OUTSTANDING RESOLUTIONS

Schedule of Outstanding Resolutions FOR COUNCILLOR'S INFORMATION:

18 DECEMBER 2007 PLANNING COMMITTEE

P6 [PR-PC] Development Application DA07/0631 for a Telecommunications

Facility including One (1) Monopole Structure with an Approximate Height of 21.3 Metres at Lot 10 DP 1014470, Casuarina Way, Casuarina

P 123 COMMITTEE DECISION: Administrator Boyd Administrator Payne

RECOMMENDED that Development Application DA07/0631 for a telecommunications facility including one (1) monopole structure with an approximate height of 21.3 metres at Lot 10 DP 1014470, Casuarina Way, Casuarina be deferred to allow the applicant to consider further alternative sites and appropriate resident consultation. Current Status: Applicant has requested additional time to consider further alternative sites and conduct appropriate resident consultation.

22 April 2008 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE O29 [CNR-OC] Murwillumbah Museum Extensions O 97 COMMITTEE DECISION: Administrator Boyd Administrator Willan

RECOMMENDED that the matter be deferred for consideration at a future Council meeting.

Current Status: Report being prepared for a future Council Meeting.


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ADMINISTRATOR'S MINUTE

[AM] Signing of Documents Documents signed by Administrators: Administrator Boyd 23 April 2008 Extinguishment of Easement - Tugun Bypass - Lots 1, 3, 4 and 6

DP22606. 23 April 2008 Encroachment of Awning - Lot 1 DP1002122 - Coronation Avenue,

Pottsville. 23 April 2008 Transfer Granting Easement - Lot 5 DP564752 - 10 Coronation

Avenue, Pottsville. 28 April 2008 Lease - Murwillumbah World Heritage Tourist Information Centre. 1 May 2008 Transfer - 342 Duranbah Road, Duranbah. 1 May 2008 Extinguishment of Easement - DP1072875. 1 May 2008 Release of Restriction as to user - Lot 390 DP1072875, Flame Tree

Park Estate, Tweed Heads. 20 May 2008 Request - Acquisition of Easement - Lot 49 DP755724, Murwillumbah. 20 May 2008 Request - Acquisition of Road - Carool Road, Carool. RECOMMENDATION:

That the information be received and noted.


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ORDINARY ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

REPORTS FROM SUB-COMMITTEES/WORKING GROUPS

1 [SUB-FMC] Minutes of the Floodplain Management Committee Meeting held Tuesday 6 May 2008

VENUE:

Mount Warning Meeting Room TIME:

2.00pm PRESENT:

Max Boyd, Danny Rose, Ian Dinham, Paul Morgan, Garry Smith (TSC) Brian Sheahan, Darren Winkler (SES) Robert Quirk, Felicia Cecil (Committee Members) Toong Chin (DECC) Sharon Wallace, Cathie Barton (BMT WBM) Drew Bewsher, John Maddocks (Bewsher Consulting)

APOLOGIES: Jim Everingham, Patrick Knight. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Tweed Valley Floodplain Risk Management Study - presentation by BMT WBM and

Bewsher Consulting Representatives of BMT WBM and Bewsher Consulting, who have been engaged by Council to undertake the Tweed Valley Floodplain Risk Management Study (TVFRMS) provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee, outlining the project program within the context of the Floodplain Risk Management Process, as prescribed by the NSW Floodplain Development Manual. The project will include 10 meetings with the Committee (including this one) and community workshops. The Committee agreed that community education was a key element of the final Floodplain Risk Management Plan. A copy of the presentation is attached to the minutes (DW1819124). The consultants provided an update on work to date, specifically the current revision of the 2005 Tweed Valley Flood Study to incorporate improved ground level data from last year's the airborne laser scanning (ALS) project, and modelling software improvements. The model is currently being calibrated and will be completed in the following weeks. The updated model will also be used to undertake modelling runs for climate change scenarios (increased sea levels and rainfall intensities) as previously resolved by Council.


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Prior to the Committee Meeting, a Technical Sub-Committee meeting was held between the consultants, TSC officers, and Toong Chin to discuss the progress of the model update. The Sub-Committee was satisfied with the progress of the project, while further fine tuning of the model is still necessary to improve calibration to the 1974 flood records. Prior to the Committee Meeting, the consultants were also provided with a tour of the study area by Council officers and Toong Chin, with the assistance of John Henley, a former Floodplain Manager with Council. The next stage of the project will involve base line investigations, such as floor level surveys and damage assessments in order to assess and compare floodplain management options at later stages of the study. The next committee meeting will be scheduled towards completion of this base line work.

————————————— 2. Kallaroo Bund Update Robert Quirk requested an update on the Kallaroo Circuit works. Byron Shire Council (BSC) have completed the requisite LEP amendments to allow DA approval for the culvert enlargement works. A planning report was tabled at BSC's 10 April 2008 Council meeting, recommending approval, but the decision was deferred due to concerns relating to water quality and vegetation monitoring in the Billinudgel Nature Reserve. BSC and DECC officers have now resolved these issues and amended the planning report and consent conditions accordingly. The updated report is on the agenda for the 8 May 2008 BSC Meeting, again recommending approval. Administrator Boyd has been granted time during this agenda item to speak in favour of the DA. Further delays to this project are unacceptable to TSC.

————————————— 3. January 2008 Flood Response Felicia Cecil raised concerns about the emergency response for the January flood, particularly the calls to evacuate Chinderah. Many locals considered this response ridiculous, and were concerned that further inaccurate warnings would lessen future community response. The SES explained that the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is responsible for all flood warnings and weather predictions. During the event, the SES received limited information from the Bureau. In the early hours of Saturday morning flood warnings were issued, including a 2.4m prediction at Chinderah. Such a prediction triggered the SES evacuation requests for the Lower Tweed, based on the Local Flood Plan. This information was then broadcast on ABC radio.


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While BoM predictions for Murwillumbah and Tumbulgum provided quite accurate, it became clear as the event peaked in Murwillumbah that flood conditions would not be as bad as predicted in Chinderah. Further review by BoM revised down the warnings and the evacuation request was subsequently withdrawn by the SES. However by this stage people had already tried to access evacuation centres that were closed. From discussions between BoM, SES and TSC, it appears that the inaccurate predictions at Chinderah were the result of human error at BoM, with an incorrect tidal assumption being entered into a predictive model. According to a recent meeting of the Flood Warning Consultative Committee, attended by Ian Dinham, BoM are reviewing their procedures to ensure such inaccuracies do not occur in the future. The SES should also review the operation of its nominated evacuation centres during such events. While local flood forecasting can assist as a check against BoM predictions, the SES are required to act on any BoM predictions, and would be liable if they did not. Similarly ABC Radio is obliged to broadcast information provided by SES. This approach is important so that clear messages are expressed to the public. Moved: F Cecil Seconded: M Boyd

RESOLVED that Council writes to the Bureau of Meteorology seeking advice on the strategies being implemented to improve flood prediction on the Tweed River in light of the January flood, and in reference to the minutes of the NSW Flood Warning Consultative Committee meeting held 16 April 2008.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council writes to the Bureau of Meteorology seeking advice on the strategies being implemented to improve flood prediction on the Tweed River in light of the January flood, and in reference to the minutes of the NSW Flood Warning Consultative Committee meeting held 16 April 2008.

————————————— 4. Chinderah Filling Felicia Cecil raised concerns about filling works at a site in Chinderah, given the very strict filling controls in the DCP. A Council review confirmed that limited filling of the site is approved, as the site is zoned 1(a), and the DCP allows for additional filling outside of the village zone, if its impacts are properly assessed. The DA was approved based on such an engineering assessment.

————————————— 5. Nightcap Flood Study Brian Sheahan queried whether the Nightcap Village development proposal near Kunghur properly considered flooding, as it was beyond the limits of the Tweed Valley Flood Study.


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The developer has conducted a flood study for that particularly reach of the Tweed River, in order to determine an appropriate design flood level. The vast majority of the site is elevated above this level, so flood impacts will be minimal.

————————————— 6. South Tweed Planning Project Max Boyd asked whether base line assessment for the TVFRMS would include South Tweed given the current planning projects in the area. It was confirmed that this was the case, and the consultants have been briefed on the planning projects, and their implications for Council. It is understood that many of the planning proposals for South Tweed have been deferred pending completion of the TVFRMS due mainly to emergency response concerns.

————————————— 7. Committee Contributions to TVRMS Robert Quirk asked whether it was possible for committee members to sit down with the TVFRMS consultants to provide their anecdotal flood knowledge, perhaps in a session prior to the next meeting. This will be suggested to the consultants prior to the next meeting. If committee members have information or data that will be useful to the TVFRMS they can forward it to Danny Rose, who will pass it on to the consultants.

————————————— 8. Bureau of Meteorology Resources A general discussion was held on the relative quality of information provided by BoM in Brisbane versus Sydney. While the Marburg radar in QLD was of better quality than the Grafton radar on the BoM site, there is little difference in the service provided between the States as it is a Federal organisation. Council officers have few day-to-day dealings with BoM. Danny Rose explained a separate project being coordinated by Brisbane City Council called "Floodwise", where all rainfall and river gauge information from member Councils from the Sunshine Coast to the Tweed would be compiled and available in real time via a central website. Such a project should prove very useful to TSC as flood producing weather systems will generally be tracking southward along the QLD coast.

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9. Flood Back Up Systems Robert Quirk asked whether Council's systems have back up systems in the event of power outages etc during floods. Council's flood telemetry is located at the Chinderah Depot, which has full back up capabilities. During the January flood power interruptions in Murwillumbah disrupted Council's ability to update its road closure website. The IT department have been briefed on this issue and is looking at failsafe measures for this system.

————————————— Next Meeting:

The next meeting of the Floodplain Management Committee will be held at the completion of the next stage of the TVFRMS study, to consider the results of the base line investigations.

The meeting closed at 4.30pm DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS: Nil. DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS: 3. January 2008 Flood Response As per Committee's recommendations being:

That Council writes to the Bureau of Meteorology seeking advice on the strategies being implemented to improve flood prediction on the Tweed River in light of the January flood, and in reference to the minutes of the NSW Flood Warning Consultative Committee meeting held 16 April 2008


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2 [SUB-LTC] Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held Thursday 15 May 2008

VENUE:

Council Chambers

TIME: Commencing at 9.00am

PRESENT: Committee Members: Mr John Zawadzki (Chairman), Mr Mike Baldwin, Roads and Traffic Authority, Mr Rod Bates on behalf of Mr G Provest, MP, Member for Tweed, Mr Col Brooks on behalf of Mr Thomas George MP, Member for Lismore, Mr Brett Mahaffy, NSW Police, Ms Judith Finch (Minutes Secretary). Informal: Nil.

APOLOGIES: Mr Ray Clark, Mr Geoff Provest MP, Member for Tweed, Mr Thomas George MP, Member for Lismore, Mr Paul Brouwer.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held 17 April 2008 be adopted as a true and accurate record of proceedings of that meeting.

Item A1 - Keith Compton Drive, Wheelchair Access

The Chairman noted Mr W McKennariey's comments (DW1820678) and request for tactile facilities for people visiting Tweed Heads Hospital on Powell Street.

The Committee requested that Council's Traffic Engineer liaise with Mr McKennariey and possibly Tweed Hospital to identify existing problems for the disabled.

FOR VOTE - Unanimous

SCHEDULE OF OUTSTANDING RESOLUTIONS [LTC] Schedule of Outstanding Resolutions From Meeting held 13 March 2008: A1 [LTC] - Boomerang Street, Kingscliff ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure


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FILE NO: DW1756989; 1765804; 1765853; Traffic-Safety; Pedestrian-Safety; Traffic-

Directional Signs; Traffic - Parking Zones; Access to Property - Driveways; Boomerang Street

SUMMARY OF REPORT: The School requests "No Parking" signs be installed on both sides of the School's entrance in Boomerang Street to alleviate residents concerns of difficulties egressing and accessing their driveway. The School also advises that it is a safety issue for cars existing the school driveway due to poor sightlines. Mr Bates advised that he had meet with a teacher on play ground duty in relation to this matter. The Committee decided that No Parking signs should not be installed at the present time until further discussions and investigations are held. The P&C Association be contacted to advise parents to use the car parking facilities provided in the school ground. RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:

That "No Parking" signs be installed on the southern side of the school access to Boomerang Street for approximately six (6) metres to improve sight lines when exiting.

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:

That this matter be listed on the Schedule of Outstanding Resolutions. FOR VOTE - Unanimous PRESENT. DID NOT VOTE - Col Brooks From Meeting held 17 April 2008: B2 [LTC] Kennedy Drive, Tweed Heads ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1794496; 1793436; 1783744; Pedestrian Safety; Traffic - Pedestrian;

Committee; Pedestrian Crossing; Kennedy Drive; Rose Street; Petition; DW1796435; 1796426; 1795219

SUMMARY OF REPORT: Petition received for the provision of a pedestrian crossing on Kennedy Drive somewhere near the bus stop near Rose Street due to the area being densely populated with many houses, units and a caravan park.


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Pedestrian crossings on multilane roads are no longer acceptable. It is considered that a pedestrian crossing at the location stated would create an unsafe environment. The Committee noted pedestrian counts and noted that the warrants for a pedestrian crossing at this location were not met. The Committee suggested that a traffic study be undertaken for this location to determine the feasibility of traffic signal installation at either the Rose Street or Barrett Street intersections with Kennedy Drive. RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:

That no action be undertaken at this time.

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: That no action be undertaken at this time.

FOR VOTE - Unanimous PRESENT. DID NOT VOTE - Col Brooks BUSINESS ARISING [LTC - LATE - BA1] Pandanus Parade Cabarita Beach ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1763443; Pandanus Parade; Road Closures - Temporary; Festivals -

Policy; Beaches - Cabarita Beach SUMMARY OF REPORT: From meeting held 13/3/08:

"A request has been received for the temporary closure of Pandanus Parade, Cabarita Beach over the weekend of the 7and 8 June 2008 for the running of the event, Lions Greenback Fishing Competition. Mr Bates suggested that community consultation be sought. The Committee suggested that partial closure rather than full closure on the Saturday may be more appropriate.


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RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:

That Pandanus Parade Cabarita Beach be temporarily closed on the 7 and 8 June 2008 for the purpose of running the event of Lions Greenback Fishing Competition subject to provision of a Traffic Control Plan and evidence of liaison with affected businesses.

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: That this item be deferred pending receipt of evidence of liaison with affected businesses (in particular the Beach Resort), provision of a clear plan of the proposed closure area of Pandanus Parade and expected times of closure.

FOR VOTE - Unanimous PRESENT. DID NOT VOTE - Col Brooks"

Evidence has now been received from affected businesses of no objections to the temporary road closure on the weekend of 7 and 8 June 2008 (DW 1818273). RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:

That Pandanus Parade Cabarita Beach be temporarily closed on the 7 and 8 June 2008 for the purpose of running the event of Lions Greenback Fishing Competition. Times of closure are from early Saturday morning 7 June 2008 until approximately 1:00pm for the Sign On and then again on Sunday 8 June 2008 from early in the morning until early afternoon.

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: That Pandanus Parade Cabarita Beach be temporarily closed on the 7 and 8 June 2008 for the purpose of running the event of Lions Greenback Fishing Competition subject to Police approval and standard conditions.

FOR VOTE - Unanimous PRESENT. DID NOT VOTE - Col Brooks A. FORMAL ITEMS SECTION DELEGATIONS FOR REGULATORY DEVICES A1 [LTC] Coronation Avenue Pottsville ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1815954; Traffic – Committee; Pedestrian Crossings; Speed Zones;

Safety; Coronation Avenue


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SUMMARY OF REPORT: A 40kph high pedestrian activity zone is proposed to be implemented on a 340 metre section of Coronation Avenue, Pottsville. This section of Coronation Avenue effectively represents the central business district. The proposed zone will more clearly define pedestrian and traffic areas and is expected to enhance the use of the area by pedestrians. The zone will also incorporate a pedestrian crossing. After recent public exhibition of the concept plans and consultation with Coronation Avenue businesses and local residents, positive feedback for the proposal has been received. A pedestrian count was conducted during the morning of Friday, April 11, 2008 on Coronation Avenue. The results of the survey are as follows:- Total pedestrians crossing Coronation Avenue within 50m of Elizabeth Street intersection = 132 [9am to 10am]. Number of elderly pedestrians crossing Coronation Avenue = 28 [already included in count above]. Peak hour vehicle count = 10% of AADT = 10% of 3,893 (2006) = 389 vehicles per hour Product of vehicles and pedestrians for hour = 132 x 389 = 51,348. Children (under the age of 12) crossing Coronation Avenue were not separately counted as part of the survey, however it is estimated that 30% would be children. It is therefore considered that the warrants for a pedestrian crossing are met. The approval of the Local Traffic Committee is sought for the 40 kph speed zone and proposed pedestrian zebra crossing as shown on Drawing Numbers WK 07024/01 and 02 Revision C. RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:

That the Committee approves:- 1. The creation of a 40kph speed zone from the Coast Road roundabout to 340

metres west on Coronation Avenue Pottsville. 2. The installation of a pedestrian crossing and relevant regulatory signage

across Coronation Avenue Pottsville near the intersection of Elizabeth Street.


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RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: That Council endorses:- 1. The creation of a 40kph speed zone from the Coast Road roundabout to 340

metres west on Coronation Avenue Pottsville. 2. The installation of a pedestrian crossing and relevant regulatory signage


FOR VOTE - Unanimous PRESENT. DID NOT VOTE - Col Brooks B. INFORMAL ITEMS SECTION GENERAL TRAFFIC ADVICE B1 [LTC] Wintersun Festival - Traffic Plan ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1810141; Road Closures – Temporary; Festivals – Wintersun; Traffic –

Control, Committee. SUMMARY OF REPORT: Advice received in relation to the Wintersun Festival Traffic Plan arrangements for consideration by the Local Traffic Committee. The Wintersun Festival is located around Coolangatta (totally within Queensland). There will be minimal traffic impacts on Tweed Shire Council roads. The Committee noted that this event is being held totally in Queensland. RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:

That the Committee notes this report.

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: That this report be received and noted.

FOR VOTE - Unanimous PRESENT. DID NOT VOTE - Col Brooks


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B2 [LTC] Blacksmiths Lane, Uki ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1795600; 1805870; Blacksmiths Lane; Traffic - Committee; LN27534;

Traffic - Speed Zones SUMMARY OF REPORT: Request received for the installation of 5kph speed signage in Blacksmiths Lane, Uki. The applicant advised that a WorkCover audit was conducted and concern was raised that cars speed along Blacksmiths Lane. WorkCover has not contacted Council and Council officers are not aware of any audit being undertaken. It is considered that the 5kph speed signage is not warranted as drivers need to drive to suit the existing road conditions and traffic calming devices would need to be installed to implement a 10kph shared speed zone. Currently there is no funding available for traffic calming devices. RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:

That no action be taken.

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: That no action be taken.

FOR VOTE - Unanimous PRESENT. DID NOT VOTE - Rod Bates B3 [LTC] Pedestrian Facilities - Stokers Road ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1794503 – Transport - Bus Services - General; Traffic – Safety -

Committee; School – Stokers Siding Public; Pedestrian Crossings. SUMMARY OF REPORT: Request received for the installation of a Pedestrian facility outside Stokers Siding Public School’s main entrance and urgent repairs to the bus turning bay on Stokers Road. A 40kph speed zone exists along Stokers Road outside the School. It is considered that the warrants for a marked pedestrian crossing would not be met. However, consideration may be given towards a flagged children's crossing. This would need to be assessed in further detail and would require a commitment from the school to display the flags during school zone times.


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The Roads & Traffic Authority of NSW Representative advised that the prevailing speed limit may preclude a flagged children's crossing. RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:

For the consideration of the Committee.

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: That:- 1. A pedestrian crossing not be installed on Stokers Road as it does not meet

the required warrants. 2. A flagged children's crossing be further investigated and reported to a

future Local Traffic Committee meeting. FOR VOTE - Unanimous PRESENT. DID NOT VOTE - Rod Bates B4 [LTC] Coolman Street Tyalgum - Temporary Road Closures ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1798246; Road Closures –Temporary; Showgrounds – Tyalgum; Traffic

Committee; Coolman Street. SUMMARY OF REPORT: Request received for temporary road closure of a section of Coolman Street approximately 20 metres past the intersection of Cudrigan Street directly in front of the Tyalgum Hall and would conclude at the intersection of Carroboi Terrace. between the hours of 6am to 4pm on Saturday 26 July 2008 for the Tyalgum Diggers Sports Association’s Family Day & Rodeo. Residents requiring entry and exit to and from their properties along Coolman Street will be able to do so upon identifying themselves to the gate attendants. RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:

That temporary road closure be approved, subject to compliance with Council’s standard conditions, for the section of Coolman Street between Cudrigan Street and Carroboi Terrace (directly opposite Tyalgum Hall) on Saturday 26 July 2008 from 6:00am to 4:00pm for the Tyalgum Diggers Sports Association's Family Day & Rodeo.


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RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: That temporary road closure be approved, subject to compliance with Council’s standard conditions, for the section of Coolman Street between Cudrigan Street and Carroboi Terrace (directly opposite Tyalgum Hall) on Saturday 26 July 2008 from 6:00am to 4:00pm for the Tyalgum Diggers Sports Association's Family Day & Rodeo.

FOR VOTE - Unanimous PRESENT. DID NOT VOTE - Col Brooks, Rod Bates C. CLASSIFIED ROADS SECTION REGULATORY MATTERS C1 [LTC] Terranora Road - Request for Footpath ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1804210; Terranora Road; Mahers Lane; McAuleys Road; Footpaths -

Request for; Traffic - Safety; Pedestrian Safety; Traffic - Committee; Speed Zones

SUMMARY OF REPORT: A petition has been received with 237 signatories requesting that a footpath be constructed between McAuleys Road and Mahers Lane on Terranora Road. The petition states that there is a significant need for safe traversing by residents in this area. The petition also states that there is an ever present disregard for the road signage and speed limit of 60kph in this area and the existing off-road nature path strip is inadequate for practical usage. Council's Design Unit is currently preparing a concept design for a footpath in this area. The concept design will be assessed in terms of safety and economy. It will then be discussed with internal Council staff with regard to including this project into any future Works or other Program. Current indications are that the installation of a footpath will be very difficult and costly in this area. The Committee recommended that Council officers and relevant stakeholders meet on site to discuss this issue. The Committee requested that this item be placed on the Schedule of Outstanding Resolutions. RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:

That the Committee notes the safety concerns raised by the petitioners.


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RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: That:- 1. The Committee notes the safety concerns raised by the petitioners. 2. This matter be referred back to the Local Traffic Committee following an

on-site meeting with relevant stakeholders. FOR VOTE - Unanimous PRESENT. DID NOT VOTE - Col Brooks NEXT MEETING: The next meeting of the Local Traffic Committee will be held 19 June 2008 in the Council Chambers commencing at 9.00am. There being no further business the meeting terminated at 10:05am. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS: REGULATORY MATTERS C1 [LTC] Terranora Road - Request for Footpath As per the Committee's recommendation with the inclusion of an additional condition to be worded as follows:

"It is noted the area concerned is rural/residential and urban facilities such as footpaths are not normally provided in such areas."

DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS: A. FORMAL ITEMS SECTION DELEGATIONS FOR REGULATORY DEVICES A1 [LTC] Coronation Avenue Pottsville ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1815954; Traffic – Committee; Pedestrian Crossings; Speed

Zones; Safety; Coronation Avenue


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As per the Committee's recommendation being:

That:- 1. The creation of a 40kph speed zone from the Coast Road roundabout to

340 metres west on Coronation Avenue Pottsville. 2. The installation of a pedestrian crossing and relevant regulatory signage


B. INFORMAL ITEMS SECTION GENERAL TRAFFIC ADVICE B1 [LTC] Wintersun Festival - Traffic Plan ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1810141; Road Closures – Temporary; Festivals – Wintersun;

Traffic – Control, Committee. As per the Committee's recommendation being:

That no action be taken. B3 [LTC] Pedestrian Facilities - Stokers Road ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1794503 – Transport - Bus Services - General; Traffic – Safety -

Committee; School – Stokers Siding Public; Pedestrian Crossings. As per the Committee's recommendation being:

That:- 1. A pedestrian crossing not be installed on Stokers Road as it does not

meet the required warrants. 2. A flagged children's crossing be further investigated and reported to

a future Local Traffic Committee meeting.


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B4 [LTC] Coolman Street Tyalgum - Temporary Road Closures ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1798246; Road Closures –Temporary; Showgrounds – Tyalgum;

Traffic Committee; Coolman Street. As per the Committee's recommendation being:

That temporary road closure be approved, subject to compliance with Council’s standard conditions, for the section of Coolman Street between Cudrigan Street and Carroboi Terrace (directly opposite Tyalgum Hall) on Saturday 26 July 2008 from 6:00am to 4:00pm for the Tyalgum Diggers Sports Association's Family Day & Rodeo.

C. CLASSIFIED ROADS SECTION REGULATORY MATTERS C1 [LTC] Terranora Road - Request for Footpath ORIGIN: Planning & Infrastructure FILE NO: DW1804210; Terranora Road; Mahers Lane; McAuleys Road;

Footpaths - Request for; Traffic - Safety; Pedestrian Safety; Traffic - Committee; Speed Zones

As per the Committee's recommendation with the inclusion of new condition to now read:

That:- 1. The Committee notes the safety concerns raised by the petitioners. 2. It is noted the area concerned is rural/residential and urban facilities

such as footpaths are not normally provided in such areas. 3. This matter be referred back to the Local Traffic Committee following

an on-site meeting with relevant stakeholders.


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CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR TECHNOLOGY & CORPORATE SERVICES

Nil.

REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS

1 [EO-CM] S94 TRCP No. 4 Contributions - 78 Wommin Bay Road, Chinderah

REASON FOR CONFIDENTIALITY:

This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -

(a) personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors)


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REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR COMMUNITY & NATURAL RESOURCES

2 [CNR-CM] Acquisition of Ex Kangia Steiner School Site REASON FOR CONFIDENTIALITY:

This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -

(d) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed: (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it, or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council, or (iii) reveal a trade secret

3 [CNR-CM] Acquisition of Land for Water Pumping Station and Reservoir - Lot 6 DP 814531 Lamanda Court Bilambil Heights

REASON FOR CONFIDENTIALITY:

This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -

(c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business


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